Obituaries
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Clarence "Clancy" William Strohmaier
Clarence “Clancy” William Strohmaier, 93, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022 in Spokane after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Clancy was born on March 25, 1928 in Lind, Wash. to... — Updated 1/18/2022
Gerald Van Buren
Gerald Van Buren, 80, former Ritzville resident, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at his home from congestive heart failure. He was born March 8, 1941 in Ritzville, to Karl and Esther (Buscher) Van Buren, joining his sister... — Updated 1/18/2022
Gary Scott Galbreath
Gary Scott Galbreath, 81, was born Dec. 31, 1939, to Maynard and Alma (Scott) Galbreath in Spokane, Wash. Gary was a lifelong farmer in Ritzville, Wash. until Sept. 2014, when he... — Updated 1/11/2022
Nanci Jo (McKenna) Harder
Our fun, sassy, and super fancy Nanci passed away on Wed. Dec. 15th, 2021. We imagine she is catching up with Tom, Phyllis, and all her fond friends in the great beyond. She is... — Updated 12/29/2021
John Aldrin Caple, Jr.
John Aldrin Caple, Jr., 71, passed away on Dec. 19, 2021 at home surrounded by family. John passed after a short but fierce battle with cancer. John was born on Sept. 8, 1950 in... — Updated 12/29/2021
Darrel Stephen Koss
Darrel Stephen Koss, 87, of Ritzville, Wash. passed away on Thur., Dec. 9, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane Wash. Born in Yakima, Wash. in 1934 to Thelma Brackney and Arthur... — Updated 12/22/2021
Patricia Allene Hennings
Patricia Allene Hennings Nov. 13, 1933 - Nov. 24th, 2021 Our loving mother and grandmother Patricia Allene Hennings, 88, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24th, 2021 after a brief... — Updated 12/9/2021 Full story
Death Notices
Adna Dorian Nov, 15, 2021 Adna Dorian, 92, passed away on Nov, 15, 2021 in Ritzville, Wash. A funeral mass will be held Dec. 4th 2021 at 10:00 AM, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville. Danekas Funeral Home Ritzville, Wash. is... — Updated 11/30/2021
Ronald William Knight
Ronald William Knight (81) was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. to Loretta Alice Krause and William Paul Knight on March 14, 1940, and died on Nov. 22, 2021 in... — Updated 11/30/2021
Harold Lee Koch
Harold Lee Koch was born on Sept. 4, 1940 in Snoqualmie, Wash. He passed away on Nov. 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Ore. with family at his side. Harold grew up... — Updated 11/30/2021
Walter Martin Erdman (Walt)
Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) passed away at Coventry House in Othello, Wash. on Oct. 29, 2021. He was born June 1, 1937 to Albert Martin Erdman and Ida (Sauer) Erdman. Walt was born... — Updated 11/24/2021
Walter Martin Erdman
Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) June 1, 1937 - Oct. 29, 2021 Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) passed away at Coventry House in Othello, Wash. on Oct. 29, 2021. He was born June 1, 1937 to... — Updated 11/17/2021 Full story
Juanita "Nita" L. Polda
Juanita “Nita” L. Polda passed away peacefully in her home in Lamont, Wash. on Nov. 6, 2021. She was born in Sprague, Wash. on March 23, 1929 to Louise and Kon Lamparter. She... — Updated 11/17/2021
Thomas Jack Richmond
Thomas Jack Richmond, 84, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021. He was the husband of Patty Lou Richmond. They shared 17 years together, and currently lived in Spokane Valley. Born in Boise, ID and raised in Ritzville, Wash., son of Jack... — Updated 11/4/2021
Janice D. Beard Mills
Janice D Beard Mills went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 10, 2021 at the age of 63 due to complications from covid-19. Janice was born on Mar. 2, 1958 to Paul and Jennie... — Updated 11/4/2021
Kevin Lee Swartz
Kevin Lee Swartz, 48, Ritzville, Wash. was taken far too soon on Oct. 12, 2021. Kevin was born July 30, 1973 in Othello, Wash. to Robin Swartz & Sandra Keifer Swartz. Kevin grew up... — Updated 10/19/2021
Patsy Joann Berg
Patsy Joann Berg, age 63, of Ritzville, Wash. passed away Oct. 5, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. Patsy was raised on the family farm in Warden, Wash., graduating... — Updated 10/12/2021
Thomas John Pence
Thomas John Pence died peacefully in his sleep at home early in the morning of Oct. 4, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Spokane, WA to George and Eleanor... — Updated 10/12/2021
James Paul Meyer
James Paul Meyer was born in Ritzville, Wash., on Jan. 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Meyer and Violet (Snip) Sandbrink Meyer. He died Sept. 26, 2021, in... — Updated 10/5/2021
Karen Mae (Arlt) Thiel
Karen Mae (Arlt) Thiel was born Nov. 2nd, 1938 in Ritzville, Wash. to Harry and Verna (Amen) Arlt. She passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2021 in her bed at the Faith Larkin Adult... — Updated 10/5/2021
Sharon Roselle (Gallion) Englehart
Sharon Roselle (Gallion) Englehart, 87, passed away, after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Sharon was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Malta, Montana, to parents William and Lucille (B... — Updated 10/5/2021
Ruth L. Schumaker
Ruth L. Schumaker, 93 died on Sept. 4, 2021 in Bremerton, Wash. She was born Sept. 23, 1927 to Daniel and Pauline Haase in Odessa, Wash., which is where she was raised. She married... — Updated 9/16/2021
Jody L. Nave
Jody L. Nave, 63, was born on Dec. 27, 1957 in Moscow, ID and adopted at birth by Don and Jeanette Nave from Washtucna. For the last 5 years, as her health was deteriorating due to... — Updated 9/16/2021
Gail Lynnette Hudson
Gail Lynnette (Franz) Hudson, 66, peacefully passed away on Aug. 20, 2021. She was born in Spokane, Wash. on July 6, 1955 to Earl and Helen Franz. She is survived by her three... — Updated 9/9/2021
Jonathon Adams
Jonathon Adams May 31, 1939 – Aug. 20, 21 Jonathon Adams, 82, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 21 in Ritzville, Wash. Jonathon was born in Kennewick, Wash on May 31, 1939.... — Updated 9/2/2021
