Apr 28, 2025

Colleen Carol "Boots" Mittelstaedt, of Spokane, WA, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 99.

She was born on September 30, 1925, in Bozeman, MT, to Charles H. Dross and Delta Eliza Rasmussen. Her family moved frequently across Montana as her father worked for the railroad. She spent most of her childhood in Glasgow...

Apr 27, 2025

Barbara Harper Joaquin Duval entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2025, in Spokane, Washington.

Barbara was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on May 4, 1930, to Edward Roland Harper and Ruth Brahaney Harper.  Barbara grew up in a military family as her father was in the Army. Shortly after graduating from St. Joseph's High School for...

Apr 26, 2025

On April 26, 2025, six days after his 92nd birthday, William Andrew "Bill" Kerley, a lifelong resident of Spokane, answered the call of his beloved wife of 68 years, Carol "Blondie," and peacefully slipped into her waiting arms in heaven.

Bill was born on April 20, 1933, the first of seven children of Michael J Kerley and...

Apr 26, 2025

Learon Tidwell was the only son of Luther and Bonnie born in Dallas, TX.

After high school he was stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corp Base in San Diego where he received a good conduct medal, secret clearance, a national defense service medal and a rifle expert badge. He regretted never serving in Vietnam as after all...

Apr 25, 2025

Tina was born in Stornara, Italy on July 3, 1929. Tina had so many beautiful memories and stories of her early years spent growing up in Italy with her family and the beautiful Mediterranean Ocean. Her Mama died when she was very young and Tina adored her Papa, who was a hardworking brick layer.

When Tina was...

Apr 25, 2025

Laura Mae Jones, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Spokane, WA.

She was born in Tipton, Kansas to Arnold and Leona Gasper.  She was the second oldest of 5 children and graduated from Marycliff High School.

In 1960 she married Donald K. Jones and together they raised 5 children.  Laura was...

Apr 23, 2025

Bernard F. Chouinard passed away on April 23, 2025, while living at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, Arizona. After a long struggle with dementia, he passed away peacefully from pneumonia. Bernie was born on September 17, 1933, in Gentilly Minnesota to Eli and Lucille Chouinard.

Bernie graduated from Marquette High School in Yakima, WA in 1953....

Apr 16, 2025

Alfreida "Marie" Poirier born on March 19, 1939, on her reservation, Browing Montana. Marie is from the Blackfeet Nation. She was very proud of her heritage. Marie passed away on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren and those who were unable to be there at that special time.

Marie passed on her Native...

Apr 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, but with complete submission to the will of God, we announce the passing away of Francis Joseph Tagbo of Spokane, Washington on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Francis was a devoted father to his children, Emeka and Dorothea Rose (Dotty) and was pre-deceased by his wife, Elena who passed away 13 years ago.

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Apr 9, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Zita Marie Giger-Parks on April 9, 2025.

She was born in Coleridge, Nebraska to William and Irene Hanika on January 27, 1925.

She served in WWII in the Navy as a Corpsman. One of her proudest moments was going on the...

Apr 9, 2025

Gordon LeRoy Carlton, 82, of Spokane, Washington, gently passed away holding hands with his wife on April 9, 2025. Gordon was born the second of six children on October 20, 1942, in Yakima, Washington.

Gordon attended Yakima Central Catholic High School, and after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base,...

Apr 3, 2025

Spokane – Kathleen (Kay) Madsen, of Spokane passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep on April 3, 2025. Kathleen was born to Mary Helen MacDonald on December 26, 1924 in Iola, Kansas and raised by Maro and Kitty Brownfield (MacDonald).

Kay resided in Spokane since 1972 with her husband, Jack who she married January 19,...

Apr 1, 2025

Ryan left this world unexpectedly on April 1, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1996, to Kevin and Libby Hodges in Spokane, Washington. He attended Assumption Grade School, Shadle Park High School, EWU, and SFCC. For the last 8 years he worked at Yoke's on Indian Trail Rd. He was loved by coworkers and customers alike. Ryan enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2025

Richard Leroy Lathrop Sr., 88, of Spokane, Washington, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2025. Born at home on a homestead near Ellensburg, Washington, on December 30, 1936.

Richard spent most of his early years in Marysville Washington, until the age of 17, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served...

Mar 29, 2025

Anni was born in 1954 in Alameda, CA, to Dr. Bernard and Mary Ann Ryan. The Ryan family relocated to Spokane when Anni was five years old.

Anni was absolutely unique in nearly every way: she made all she met feel loved and appreciated.  She genuinely enjoyed all those she met, and they felt the same about...

Mar 28, 2025

Nhung Van Vu, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by all six of his children on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Nhung joins his wife Cuc Thu Vu, parents, five brothers, and a sister in Heaven. He is survived by his six children, Linh (Vi), Dang, Oanh, Kieu, Hoang (Pete), Theresa; 10 grandchildren Mathieu, Marc, Lilly, Marina (Josh), Sicilia,...

Mar 28, 2025

Gayle Ann Anderberg (née Cooke) entered the presence of the Lord on March 28th, 2025 (age 81). She was well loved because she loved so well. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary, and her son, Damon. She is survived by her dear husband, Don, and her best friend, Gail, her four loving children and their spouses,...

Mar 28, 2025

Mary was born on May 7, 1928 in the small town of Chitwood, OR to Alfred M. Cooper and Elma P. (Curry) Cooper. She passed away on March 28, 2025 with loved ones by her side. She was the middle child of seven and enjoyed playing and working with her brother and sisters.

When Mary was in...

Mar 27, 2025

Judith (Judy) Ann (Traweek) Hatfield, age 80, of Spokane, Washington passed away March 27th, 2025.  Born December 28th, 1944, Judy was the eldest of 3 children of John Harry Traweek (1921 - 1995) and Emma Vee Traweek (1923 - 1980).

Judy was raised in Foard County in the town of Crowell, Texas. She was the valedictorian of...

Mar 25, 2025

Donn Joseph Thompson passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 102.

Donn was the son of Ed and Ruby Thompson and was native son of Spokane.

Donn was a freshman at the university of Washington when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Donn finished his freshman year and joined the Marine Corp, serving the...