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Robert (Bob) Joseph Heilsberg was welcomed into heaven on July 7, 2023. Born on December 22, 1944, in Colfax, Washington, he was the eldest son of Bill and Norma Heilsberg. Bob spent his childhood in Colfax with his parents and sister Jackie. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1963 and then attended Eastern Washington University earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He later obtained his Masters in Chemistry from Washington State University. Bob spent his career teaching Jr. High and... Full story
Violet E. Kramlich, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Colfax Cascadia Rehabilitation Center. She was 81. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 20th, at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Final resting place will be in the Colfax Cemetery. Violet was born October 15, 1941, in Midvale, Idaho, to Emmanuel and Freda Kilborn Heinrich. As a young girl she moved with her family to Potlatch, Idaho, and finally settled in Colfax. She married Arnold... Full story
Jim Pinter of Spokane, Washington, passed away at the age of 85 with his loving wife Nora by his side. He was born in Clinton, Iowa, to Marion James and Irene Norma Pinter on April 22, 1938. He graduated from Stanwood High School as co-salutatorian then enlisted in the Air Force in 1955. While stationed at Spokane Fairchild Air Force Base he met and married the love of his life, Nora Ellen Kincaid, they were married for 65 years. Jim and Nora lived in Davenport, Iowa, for a few years then... Full story
Harvey J. Woodford died May 6, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born in Michigan, to Harvey and Virginia Woodford. The family, his parents and two brothers, eventually made their way to Gresham, Oregon. This is where he met, and married his wife of 40 years, Judy Stevens. She was turning 16 and he was almost 17. By the ages of 21 and 23 respectively, they had four little kids. Two boys came first, then a girl, with another boy coming in last. Times were tough, they were kids raising kids. But... Full story
Sally Kay Gallo (Sheehan), 84, passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2023 in St. John, Washington. Sally was born May 3, 1939 to Raymond Joe Sheehan and Kay Gould Sheehan in Spokane, Washington. Her mother later remarried to Dr. Kermit Petersen and together they had her brother Steve Petersen. Sally graduated in 1957 from Holy Names Academy in Spokane, Washington and later earned her Master's Degree. Sally met her husband, William Arthur Gallo Jr, in Washington D.C at hiking club. When W... Full story
Bob's life journey began Nov. 27, 1929, born in Spokane, WA, to Joseph & Louise Kelly. He joined older brother Bill. They enjoyed fishing at Newman Lake while growing up together. Bob graduated high school at Gonzaga and joined the Coast Guard. Stationed in Plymouth, MA. In 1948, he met Marge Pinto, his soon to be forever wife, they married in 1949. They were married 63 years until Marge's passing in 2012. They had four children, daughter Debbie & John Mountain of Finley, WA; and three sons,... Full story
Yolanda "Carol" Sanders, of Cheney, Wash., passed away surrounded by friends and family on March 21, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn., from complications with cancer. Carol was born on May 8, 1953, in Burlington, Wash., to Joyce and Lawrence Adamek. She was a graduate of Burlington-Edison High School in 1971, and was the third of four siblings, including two older sisters and a younger brother. Carol was born and raised in western Washington, where she attended business school, took cake decorating... Full story
Ed Schluneger, longtime Onecho area farmer and rancher, died at his Colfax home on June 24, 2023. He was 87. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 8th, with a graveside service at the Onecho Cemetery at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at the Onecho Bible Church at 11 a.m. Viewing for Ed will be on Friday, July 7th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. He was born James Edwin Schluneger on July 3, 1935, in Colfax, to Albert and Evalina Schrag Schluneger....
Frances Katherine Taufen, 96, was born April 23, 1927, near Uniontown, Wash., to Richard D. and Catherine M. Sprenger Stout. She passed away on June 25, 2023, at The Courtyard in Colfax, Wash. Cause of death was infirmities of age. A Memorial Mass for her and her son Stephen who preceded her in death will be Friday, July7th, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colfax. Reception to follow, then burial in the Colfax Cemetery. She attended the Hall School in the country near her family...
Ed Schluneger, longtime Onecho area farmer and rancher, died at his Colfax home on June 24, 2023. He was 87. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 8th, with a graveside service at the Onecho Cemetery at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at the Onecho Bible Church at 11 a.m. Viewing for Ed will be on Friday, July 7th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. He was born James Edwin Schluneger on July 3, 1935, in Colfax, to Albert and Evalina Schrag Schluneger.... Full story
Sharon Miller, 77, of LaCrosse, Wash., passed away on June 20, 2023, in Colfax. Sharon was born November 10, 1945, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Grace Thelma Crockett. She was raised in Fort Collins where she attended school. She met and married Charles R. Miller, Jr. in Fort Collins on September 21, 1961. They lived in Briggsdale, Colo., for 23 years before moving to Washington in 1994, where they made their home in LaCrosse, Wash. Sharon spent a lot of her career working as a Certified... Full story
Russ Foreyt, 36, a lifelong Colfax, Wash., native, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 22, 2023, leaving this world and those who knew and loved him, much too soon. Russ was born January 21, 1987, to Bill and Kris Foreyt and was the second of five children. Russ grew up running wild at his home on Union Flat Creek where he loved to explore. He learned trapping techniques and construction from his dad and a love of animals and nature from his mom. He recently moved with his family back to... Full story
Clara M. Moore, 101, of LaCrosse, Wash., passed away June 15, 2023, at Whitman Health and Rehab in Colfax, Wash. Clara was born January 5, 1922, in Pasco, Wash. She grew up in Kahlotus, Wash., and was the oldest of four girls. Following high school Clara married James D. Moore on July 28, 1940, and the made the family farm their home. Together with her parents they operated the farm in Kahlotus for a time until moving to Hay, Wash., where she operated the farm, had many animals, and raised their family. They later moved to LaCrosse, Wash.,... Full story
Frances Katherine Taufen, 96, was born April 23, 1927, near Uniontown, Wash., to Richard D. and Catherine M. Sprenger Stout. She passed away on June 25, 2023, at The Courtyard in Colfax, Wash. Cause of death was infirmities of age. A Memorial Mass for her and her son Stephen who preceded her in death will be Friday, July7th, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colfax. Reception to follow, then burial in the Colfax Cemetery. She attended the Hall School in the country near her family... Full story
Gregory Mader, 74, a lifelong Pullman, Wash., farmer, passed away June 12, 2023, at his home on the family farm outside Pullman, following a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born January 15, 1949, in Moscow, Idaho, to Paul & Eleanor (Hall) Mader. He grew up on the family farm and attended Pullman schools. He went to southern California his senior year and graduated in 1967 from Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley. While in high school he participated on the swim team and... Full story
Robert Nord Olson, 93, longtime resident of Palouse, passed away at Regency Retirement and Assisted Living in Pullman June 7, 2023. He was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Champaign, Illinois, to Fred and Gwendolyn (Schick) Olson. He and his parents moved to the family farm near Palouse in 1932, and he graduated from Palouse High School in 1948. He began farming after attending Washington State College and Cal-Poly Tech at San Luis Obispo. For the first few winters, he worked for Willard Lange on a sheep... Full story
Marla (Molly) Annette Rice was born June 27th, 1956, and passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on May 1st, 2023. She was taken too soon after a brief but valiant battle with two forms of cancer. She is survived by three children and four grandchildren. However, she adopted a multitude of spiritual children along the years and is greatly missed by all. Molly was many things in her life, but primarily an artist. In her final decade she often said her art would be the legacy she... Full story
Some hearts know no bounds. Matthew Anthony Korn, who left us Monday, December 18th, had one of the kindest, most adventurous hearts that ever existed. The middle of 11 children born to Edward and Joan Korn, Matt was raised in Santa Maria, California. At 18 years of age, he moved to Idaho, where he met his future wife, Chris Kuehnert. Together they raised three children, Spencer, Melisa, and Justin. For several decades, he worked as a sheet metal worker in Idaho and Washington, eventually...
Jill Janee Pittmann was born on a snowy November 19th in 1973, to Jim and Janet Pittmann, and passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 49. Jill lived a spunky life growing up in Oakesdale, Washington, and graduated from Oakesdale High school in 1992. After graduation, she attended the University of Idaho where she became a member of Alpha Gamma Delta as well as a life-long Vandal Fan! Jill graduated in 1996 with degrees in Public Relations and Advertising. After she left the U of I, she contin... Full story
Catherine Edna Hamilton-Capra, 68, of Tustin, California, passed away May 20, 2023, in Tustin. Catherine was born on Sept. 13, 1954, in Colfax, Washington, to Gordon and Joyce Hamilton. She grew up in St. John, Washington, and graduated from St. John Highschool. She attended the University of Idaho for a time and graduated from Spokane Community College with a degree in Horticulture Design. Catherine later graduated from Kinman Business University with a business degree. She married Louis Capra... Full story
Judy Ann Roberts, 74, a resident of Colfax, Wash., passed away on May 2, 2023, at Pullman Care in Pullman, Wash. Judy was born on March 6, 1949, at Moscow, Idaho, to George and DeEtte (Jones) McCleerey. She attended the Potlatch Schools and graduated from the Potlatch High School. She married her High School sweetheart Tony Roberts on March 23, 1968. She then attended the Lewis and Clark Normal School while Tony was serving in Vietnam. The couple later made their home in Colfax, Wash. Judy was... Full story
Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Betty Lou Irene Lawrence Morris, went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on February 2, 1933, the eldest daughter of Louis and Doris (Barber) Lawrence in St. Paul, Minnesota. Betty graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1949, at the age of 16. She attended Northern Montana College in Havre, majoring in Journalism. Betty's work ethic was evident from a young age, as she... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we say our farewells to our beloved mother and grandmother Mrs. Diane Nebel, who passed on May 21, 2023. Diane is survived by children; Shawnda and Graig Maley, Tanya and Curtis Chapman, John and Julie Nebel, April and Jack McCann Jr., Heather and Mike MacPherson and Andrew Nebel, also including eight beautiful grandchildren: Chris and Michelle Myers, Jim Maley, Steven Maley, Sadie Asihene, Ashley McCann, Jackson McCann, Emma MacPherson and Emily MacPherson. Our amazing mother and grandmother accomplished so much... Full story
William Edward Moore, 80, of Colfax, Wash., passed away on May 14, surrounded by his wife and children. Bill was born on December 21, 1942, to James and Clara Moore. He was raised with his three siblings in the Palouse, and graduated from Lacrosse High School in 1960. In 1966, Bill moved to Ephrata, Wash., where he worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Grand Coulee Dam, until he lost his eyesight at the age of 32. Once he was blind, Bill opened his own mechanic shop, and continued to... Full story
Albert James Bezdicek, longtime St. John resident, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Courtyard in Colfax. He was 86. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 19th, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax with burial following in the Colfax Cemetery. Albert was born July 23, 1936, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Jim and Helen Pavlicek Bezdicek. He was the middle child and grew up with his older brother and younger sister. They grew up on a farm near New Hradec, No... Full story
