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Lorraine Joyce Duffy Lorraine (86) was born on Sept.15, 1938 in Odessa, Wash. Passed away in Spokane, Wash. Dec. 8, 2024. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Duffy family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family....
Thomas (Tommy) Lee Luiten Oct. 14, 1961- Dec. 10, 2024 Thomas (Tommy) Lee Luiten 63, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2024 in Odessa, Wash. Tommy was a lifelong Odessa resident born on Oct. 14, 1961, to Lois and Dick Luiten and was the youngest of their 3 children. He graduated from Odessa High School in June of 1980 and received his AA from Spokane Community College in 1982. After, he started his employment at Odessa Grange Supply on June 14, 1982, where he worked until...
Deral Duane Boleneus Apr. 1, 1934 – Dec. 6, 2024 Deral Duane Boleneus, born on April 1, 1934, in Spokane, Wash., passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Reinbold Boleneus and Lewis F. Boleneus, his stepfather, Walter P. Nelson, and his brother, Lyle F. Boleneus. He was also preceded in death by his two beloved wives, Marilyn Guhlke Boleneus and Ardell Denison Beardslee Boleneus, to whom he was married for 32 years each. D...
James Alden Moore Apr. 1, 1941 – Nov. 28, 2024 Jim Moore was curious, inventive, playful, and tirelessly hard-working. He was born in Cottonwood, Idaho to Inez Chadwick Moore and J. Steven Moore. During his childhood summers, Jim helped his grandfather on his Idaho farm. The time spent innovating repairs and improvements honed his natural mechanical ability. He was a machinist by trade-manufacturing steel products. He became the foreman, then partner, then forged a r...
Peggy Annette McCartney Aug. 9, 1954 – Nov. 18, 2024 It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Peggy Annette McCartney. Peggy (70) passed away on Nov. 18, 2024, at the age of 70. Peggy was born on Aug. 9, 1954, in Odessa, Wash., to Harry and Evelyn McCartney. Peggy was a Remarkable woman whose love and determination left a lasting impact on everyone she met. After earning a degree in Communication from Whitworth U...
Dixie Lee (Bennett) Guhlke Mar. 6, 1936- Nov. 16, 2024 Born March 6, 1936 in Reardan, Wash. to Duane and Carol brink and later adopted by Les and Ruth Bennett. She passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2024 in Kellogg, ID surrounded by her son, Colin and Rebecca (Iverson) Guhlke, her two grandchildren, Palmer Guhlke and Alexia (Guhlke) and Jason Juarez. Dixie attended Davenport Schools all 12 years, graduating in 1954. After graduating form HS, she worked at the local drug store...
Ronald (Ron) E. Ferderer June 15, 1945- Nov. 21, 2024 Ronald Ferderer (Ron) passed away Nov. 21, 2024, at the age of 79. Ron was born June 15, 1945, in Ritzville, Wash. Ron graduated from Odessa High School in 1963. Ron enjoyed farming and was a master of many trades: Mechanic, welder, electrician and so much more. His passion was restoring classic cars and trucks. Ron and Maxine were married in 1990. He leaves behind his wife (Maxine), son Troy (Desiree), daughter Mary...
Donald E. Hutsell Apr. 10, 1944 –Nov. 12, 2024 Donald E. Hutsell passed away on Nov. 12, 2024 in Ritzville, Wash.at his home in Ritzville. Don was (80) born on April 10, 1944 in Spokane, Wash. to William and Bernice (Mead) Hutsell. He grew up in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1962.In school his basketball team placed 2nd at the State "B" tournament, He received a football scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College. He also enjoyed being a 4H member in h...
Stanley (Stan) Dormaier Jan. 23, 1934 – Nov. 15, 2024 Stanley passed away Nov. 15, 2024 in Spokane Valley, Wash. his home Edwall, Wash. Stan was born Jan. 23, 1934 in Odessa, Wash. to Henry and Leone Dormaier, and later in life the family moved to Edwall, Wash. where he attended school. At the age of 15 he went to work for a farmer and then was called to serve in the US Army for 2 yrs in Hawaii. He returned home and was a grain farmer until 1992 when he retired. He married D...
Marlys Joan Kissler (McLaughlin) Feb. 7, 1931- Oct. 13, 2024 Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, Marlys Joan (McLaughlin) Kissler (Age 93) passed away on Oct. 13, 2024 at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. She was born on Feb. 7, 1931 in Golden Valley, North Dakota to Hugh and Evangeline (Engbrecht) McLaughlin. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Lamar Melvin Kissler (married 62 years), son, Corey Melvin Kissler and daughter, Kelly Maureen...
Marjorie Arlene Schneider Sept. 26 1923- Oct. 9, 2024 Marjorie Arlene Schneider, age 101, of Davenport, Wash. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. She was born in Rocklyn, Wash. on Sep. 26 1923 to parents Sam and Maggie Knack. She passed away in Davenport, Wash. on Oct. 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Schneider (2000), Daughter Dixie Scott and two sisters Grace and Ruth. She is survived by her three children: Jacquie Johnson, Sam Schneider and...
Maxine Mae Roth Mar. 8, 1935- May 15, 2024 Maxine Mae Roth, born on Mar. 8, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at 89 in Oregon City, Oregon. Maxine lived a life full of warmth, compassion, and steadfast faith. She is survived by her dear sister, Theresa Groves; her loving children, Karen Harper, Kristine Trammell, Mark Roth, and Rebecca Rice; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolf and Dora Scharff, her sister...
Richard A Schultz Dec. 5, 1935- Oct. 8, 2024 Richard A Schultz passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. He was born Dec. 5, 1935, to Albert Schultz and Florence Heppe Schultz in Spokane. He attend school at Edwall and EWU. On Sept. 20, 1958, he married Gwen Janett of the Reardan-Davenport area. His working years were spent in the retail business. He and his wife lived in many different towns in the Northwest and Pacific Coast. When the retail company closed in 1983 he opened and...
Michael W Weber Jan. 1, 1944- Sept. 2, 2024 Michael W Weber, 80, of Othello, Wash, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, in Moses Lake, Wash. Born on Jan. 1, 1944, Michael spent his formative years in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School. After retirement he moved to the Potholes Reservoir/Mardon Resort area where he spent many days fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Weber and F June Weber and brother Timothy Weber....
James "Jim" McKelvey 1942-2024 James "Jim" McKelvey of Spokane passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 29, 2024, he was 82 years old. Jim was a graduate of Mead High School Class of 1962, where he was an Eagle Scout. After graduation, Jim graduated SCC with a degree in Heavy Equipment Hydraulics. He spent the next 11 years working for Case Power and Equipment. In 1975, Jim became one of SCC's instructors in Heavy Equipment department, where he...
Bernice Melcher Feb. 15, 1932 - Sept. 3, 2024 Bernice Melcher, 92 passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2024, at her home in Odessa, Wash. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, to John and Matilda Tillie, Frieske Lobe in Odessa, Wash. She married Kenneth Melcher on Aug. 21, 1949, and they celebrated 65 years together. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ken 2015, brothers Leonard, Harold, and Clinton Lobe; sisters Alma Lobe and Doris Melcher; and half-brother Steve Lobe....
Crystal Marie Wynecoop- Hickman (Vaughan) Dec 10, 1936- Aug 21, 2024 Crystal Marie Wynecoop- Hickman (Vaughan) went to her heavenly home on Aug 21, 2024. She left this earth peacefully surrounded by her family. Crissy was born to Harry & Vera Vaughan in Vale, OR on Dec 10, 1936. She was #5 of 11 children. Crissy was a gardener and avid golfer. She wore many hats in her 87 years but her most favorite thing was being Mom, Grandma and Great. Mom had 6 kids by the age of 26 with...
John H Grosshans July 2, 1938 –Aug. 8, 2024 John H Grosshans passed away in Tacoma, Wash. on Aug. 8, 2024. He was born in Romania on July 2, 1938 and moved from Germany to Odessa, Wash. in 1950. John attended Odessa High School, excelling and loving basketball, football, and track. John entered ROTC at Eastern State College where he met and married the love of his life, Vonda. Together they welcomed two sons, John Alan Grosshans (Johanna) and Jeffrey Scott Grosshans (...
Terrance W. (Terry) Lust Apr. 6, 1955- Aug. 13, 2024 Passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at his home in Davenport, Wash. surrounded by his wife and daughters. Terry was born on April 6, 1955 to Don and Alene Lust in Colfax, Wash. He grew up in Endicott, moved to Ritzville and began first grade, followed by a move to Davenport in fifth grade and then he graduated from Davenport High School in 1973. Terry was a standout athlete in high school in football, tennis and basket...
Deana Lee Bingham Ladwig 1942 - 2024 Deana Ladwig, 82, of Spokane Valley, Wash. passed away on August 3, 2024. She was always prepared and wrote her own obituary as follows: While attending church service on November 22, 2009 a spiritual thing happened to me…. I was told to write by own obituary. I was born the second daughter of Thomas and Olga Bingham in Coulee Dam, Wash. My older sister is Jeraldine Bingham (Herm) Caviness of Spokane, Wash. A few years after my dad’s dea...
Leanna Sue Schafer Dec. 22, 1946-July 24, 2024 Leanna passed away peacefully July 24, 2024, in Spokane Wash. Leanna was born Dec. 22, 1946, in Spokane, Wash. to Ralph and Idella (Wolfe) Hofmann. Leanna grew up on the family farm in Plaza, Wash. Being the third of four girls born to a farmer she was expected to help with the farm work. All the Hofmann girls wound up helping their dad. Some of Leanna's fondest childhood memories included riding horses with her dad to bring in...
Paul Totusek July 9, 1928 -July 14, 2024 Paul Totusek passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Bethany @ Pacific, surrounded by family. Paul was born July 9, 1928 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Wash. to Frank B. and Mary M. Fendler Totusek of Odessa, Wash. He grew up with two brothers, Frank and Max and three sisters, Dorothy, Mary Ann, and Carol, residing in Texas. Raised in Odessa, he graduated from high school in 1947. He graduated in the field of refrigeration...
Alan Stephen Jessett June 2, 1944- June 19, 2024 Steve Jessett passed away June 19, 2024 in Deer Park Wash, two short weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday with family and friends. Steve was born June 2nd 1944 to A.W Jessett and Elna Jessett, with siblings Bill (Idell) Jessett and Loren Jessett, where he was raised in Odessa Wash. He was blessed with 50 years of marriage to Barbara Kahler of Spokane Wash. where they settled in to raise together Shawna Martin, Cassandra...
Alan Kysar May 25, 1998 - June 7, 2024 Alan Roy Kysar, age 26, of Davenport, WA, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2024 in Harrington, WA. He was born on May 25th, 1998 in Vancouver, WA to his parents, David and Carrie (Schmeusser) Kysar. Alan was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Alan loved people and never met anyone that wasn't a friend. Alan was very generous and always had a smile on his face. Alan is survived by his parents, David and Carrie. Siblings:...
Blake Wilson Dec. 28, 1999 - June 7, 2024 Blake Aaron Wilson, age 24, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Harrington, WA. Blake was born on December 28, 1999 in Vancouver, Washington to his parents Brandon and Shanon (Hanson) Wilson. Blake loved his parents, siblings, nephews, niece, and friends so much. His love was very deep. He enjoyed all things outdoors. He was a member of The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Blake is survived by his parents, siblings Myles (Jessa),...
