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Ronald N. Shahan, of Steptoe, Wash., passed away at his home on January 28, 2023. Ron was born November 13, 1951, to Royce and Sherry Shahan and grew up on the family farm near Steptoe Butte with his sisters Mikelyn and Dawn. Ron attended Steptoe grade school and graduated from Colfax High. After high school Ron attended farrier school in Colorado and did horse shoeing and worked for farmers for several years before going to work for McGregor Co in December of 1979. He worked for McGregor's... Full story
Jonathan Victor Semingson, 66, passed away peacefully at his home outside of Pullman, surrounded by his loving family on January 28, 2023. Jon was born in Pullman to Eugene Semingson and Elizabeth Allen Semingson on July 1, 1956. He graduated from Pullman High and attended WSU to pursue engineering. He became a farmer in 1974. Though he was a man of few words, when he spoke, his words were honest, his intentions clear and his ideas and advice, impactful. His voice will be missed. Jon will be...
David Ronald Schott, 74, of Wenatchee, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee & Cashmere....
Grace was born in Shanghai China to Herman and Mabel Mader who were serving there as missionaries. The family came home to the Colfax, Wash., area in late 1925 and because of political unrest did not return to China. Grace grew up on a farm in the Clear Creek area, attended Clear Creek one room school and Colfax High School graduating in 1938. She worked at the telephone office and at St Ignatius Hospital. She met Herb Schmick at a church youth group at the Full Gospel Assembly of God church.... Full story
Carol Davis Naught passed away January 22, 2023, in Pullman, Washington. Born in 1947 to Jane (Heimbigner) and Winston Davis in Ritzville, Washington, she was the oldest of their four children. She graduated from North Central High School in 1966 and attended Kelsey Baird Secretarial School. Following completion of her schooling she was employed by the City of Spokane until her marriage to Gerald F. Naught in 1972. The couple made their home on the family farm outside of Thornton, Washington. A natural care giver, Carol provided care to her... Full story
Margo Wekenman passed away peacefully in her home in Palouse, Washington, on January 9th 2023. None of us expected her light to dim so soon. Margo was such a vivacious human, we thought she would outlive us all. Margo was born January 7th, 1948, in Malad, Idaho, to Ren and Sally Thomson. She had four siblings who adored her. Margo came from a very loving, kind, community-minded family and it showed in every facet of her life. When you met her you knew you were loved. Her small town upbringing ta... Full story
Nevonna Mae Rodrick, 81, of Dayton, Wash., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 14, 2023, after losing a valiant battle with cancer. Nevonna was born February 23, 1941, to Leonard and Elva Rose (Page) Koepp in Dayton, Wash. Nevonna went to elementary school in Dayton, but then moved to Lind, Wash., where she graduated from Lind High School in 1960. She married Frank "Sonny" Rodrick in Lewiston, Idaho, on November 23, 1960. Nevonna and Sonny went on to have five... Full story
Jerine D. Grey, longtime Endicott resident, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services are Monday, January 30, at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Endicott. Burial will follow at the Endicott Cemetery. Viewing for those who wish is at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax on Thursday and Friday, January 26 - 27, from 9 to 5. Jerine was born June 7, 1946, in Colfax to Lawrence E. and Doris E. (Bartleson) Bafus and grew... Full story
Tyrone R.E. Unger, Colfax resident, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Avalon Care Center in Pullman after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Spring once it warms up. Tyrone was born April 8, 1964 in York, Pennsylvania, to Levellen and Bonnie Stambaugh Unger. He grew up in Pennsylvania with his four siblings and graduated from high school there. Following high school, Tyrone enlisted in the United States Navy and would serve his country for over twenty two years... Full story
Charles Edward Pittmann answered the final Lord's call to serve on January 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Spokane. Born into a farming family heritage to Edward and Vena (Henning) Pittmann of Rosalia, his first service was as the eldest brother to Steve and Carol, a role he filled with pride. Attending Rosalia schools he served in 4H, FFA, Scouts, and DeMolay. From Rosalia, the family moved to raise cattle near Clarkston for his sophomore year and then Okanagon, where Charles... Full story
Virginia A. "Vee" Zeller, 77, a resident of Palouse, WA passed away on Jan. 9, 2023 at the Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA. Vee was born on June 29, 1945 at Gadsden, Alabama to Clarence E. and Jessie (Traffanstedt) Underwood. She attended her schooling in Alabama. She married Larry Zeller on Sept. 17, 1973 at Gadsden, AL and the couple made their home in Palouse, WA in 1988. Virginia worked as a care giver for several years in area care centers. She enjoyed gardening and was a hard worker,... Full story
Leslie Wayne Maley was born Sept. 23, 1937. He passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Palouse Country Assisted Living in Fairfield, Washington, after a nine month battle with brain cancer secondary to malignant melanoma. Wayne was born to Margaret Olive Edden from Missoula, Montana, and Lester Maley of Thornton, Washington. In the same Thornton house, he was born, raised, and lived his whole life. Throughout his time he was a wheat and cattle rancher. Wayne graduated from Rosalia High... Full story
Patricia Anne Halvorson was born August 26, 1932, in Polson, Montana, to Louisa H. (Anderson) Murphy and Anthony P. Murphy. Her early years were spent at Elmo, Montana, on the shore of Flathead Lake where her Grandmother owned and operated a store, post office, bus stop and fueling station. This was during the Great Depression and her extended family came together to live and help each other. As a result, she spent many happy days with her sister and young cousins on "Grandma's Lake" helping... Full story
Dwight Lynn Fowler of St. John, WA, passed away December 28, 2022 at Avamere South Hill in Spokane, WA. He was 78 years old, and his passing leaves a massive void that his boisterous laughter and extraordinary love of life once filled. Born December 14, 1944 in Colfax, WA, to Ralph and Hetty Fowler, Dwight graduated from Colfax High School in 1963 and immediately enlisted in the Army National Guard and served until 1967. In fall of '64 Dwight started Whitworth University, but he nearly didn't... Full story
Richard (Dick) Alan Semler, 67, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Semler (Clete) and Darlene B. Semler (Carpenter), and his brother, Leeroy C. Semler all of Colton, Wash. Dick was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, Idaho. on September 26,1955. He attended school at Guardian Angel St. Boniface and graduated from Colton High School in 1974. He grew up on his family farm on Wawawai Road in Colton. There were many memories of driving... Full story
Gail Edward Henning, passed into the arms of his Savior on November 18, 2022. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after battling lymphoma. Ed was born on May 7, 1939, in Colfax, Wash. He grew up on a farm near Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1957. He farmed in the Colfax area for several years. In 1963, he married Karen Scholz and they moved to Cheney, Wash., where he attended Eastern Washington University. During college, he was influenced by two respected profess... Full story
Our loving father, Ronald David Schaal, passed away on December 13, 2022, at the age of 79. Ron was born in Ritzville, Wash., on February 3, 1943, to David and Esther Schaal and was raised outside of Endicott, Wash., on the family farm where he spent the majority of his life. Growing up on the Winona farm, Ron learned the value of hard work alongside his parents and sisters, always knowing that he was meant to be a rancher and farmer. Ron graduated from Endicott High School in 1961 and then... Full story
Daniel J. Mills, longtime St. John – Oakesdale resident, passed away December 31, 2022 at the Clarkston Health & Rehab Center in Clarkston, Washington. He was 80. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dan's life will be held on Saturday, January 7th, at 11:00 AM at the Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will follow at the Oakesdale Cemetery and a luncheon at the Oakesdale Fire Station. Dan was born May 22, 1942 in Mansfield, Washington, to Asa and Elma Parrish Mills. The family m... Full story
Jerry Dean Dodgen was born to Justice James and Jessie Doreen (Ingram) Dodgen on October 16,1939, at Saint Ignatius Hospital in Colfax, Washington. He reposed, after a battle with neuroendocrine cancer, in Sonora, Calif, on December 31, 2022, at the monastery that he (along with his community) was actively building. Over the course of his life, Jerry was a disc jockey, soda jerk, construction worker, salesperson, singer, dancer, crafter, elementary school teacher, public speaker, educator,... Full story
It is time to change the way things are done in our nation’s capital---the “Other Washington!” The year-end Christmas dash to pass a $1.7 trillion spending monstrosity is the straw breaking the camel’s back. It is a 4,000-page document which lawmakers freely admit they did not read. To put the problem into perspective that one bill contains 17 times more money than the entire two-year state budget for Washington. It’s an unfathomable sum of money and its vast scope has not gone unnoticed...
Birch, Pauline Joyce, age 94 of Spokane, entered into rest on December 13th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born Pauline Hodgson in Thornton, WA, to John and Pearl Hodgson on April 22th, 1928, she attended school in Rosalia where she worked as a nanny to young children in the community and briefly as the local librarian. Pauline had a sweet spirit and gentle nature. She had many penpals over the years whom she cherished deeply. She loved reading their letters, making new friends and learning... Full story
Susan LaFaye (Whitney) Leinweber, of Colfax, Wash., passed away on Dec. 6, 2022, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics, surrounded by her family. Susan was born November 30, 1943, in McCall, Idaho, to Allen R. and Lela Pearl (Zipse) Whitney. When she was 11 the family moved to Colfax where she attended school. This was where she met Howard Leinweber. On April 18, 1960, they were married in Couer d' Alene, Idaho. She was a homemaker for many yeras. After her youngest child entered school,... Full story
Harold was born November 24, 1935, to Henry & Ollie Kern. He attended Garfield High School graduating in 1953. His best friends were Terry McArthur and Charlie Hellinger. They were known in Garfield as the "3 Amigos" and were always together. Charlie and Harold went to work for Boeing in 1958. Harold was so good at Engineering that Boeing offered him a top position working on Aero Dynamics for planes. Harold passed on the offer and returned to farming in Garfield, where his friend Terry introduc... Full story
Beverly Jane Howard Poole was born on July 31, 1946, in Athens, Ohio, to Lois Wingett Howard and Glenn L. Howard. Beverly died December 17, 2022, 10 months after diagnosis of lung cancer, at her home in Pullman, Washington, surrounded by her family, books, and antiques from the Wingett's, Howard's, and Poole's. Beverly lived in Athens, Ohio, until the age of 12, then she moved with her family to Charleston, West Virginia. She graduated from Charleston High School and received her Bachelor's Degr... Full story
John G. Schlomer, lifelong farmer and cattle rancher in the Benge/Winona area, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 82. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 21st, in LaCrosse with the graveside service being at 10 AM, LaCrosse Cemetery, and the memorial service at 11 AM at the LaCrosse United Methodist Church. Pastor David Wells will officiate. Visitation hours for John will be Monday from Noon to 5 and Tuesday 9 – 5 at the Corbeill F... Full story
