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Angela Kayanne Plasse Mar. 6, 1979 – Mar. 14, 2025 Angela Kayanne Plasse, a partner, daughter, mother, niece, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, was a woman who brought joy, love, and laughter to everyone she met. Born on March 6, 1979, Angie spent her early years in Kent, Washington creating magical worlds in the greenbelt-building forts, pretending to be a mermaid, princess, or even an alien. Her imagination knew no bounds, and that same sense of wonder would stay with her t...
Gorden Dale Melcher Feb. 21,1938 to March 14, 2025 Gorden Dale Melcher, 87, of Moses Lake, Wash., went to be with his Savior on March 14, 2025. He was born Feb. 21,1938, in Odessa, Wash., to Carl Melcher and Yetta Greenwalt Melcher. He was raised on his family's wheat farm and attended school in Ritzville, Wash., graduating in 1957. A few years after graduation, Gorden joined the U.S. Army and served overseas on a base in Germany. He spent his leave time traveling around...
Dawn Elaine Ensor July 17, 1955- Mar. 3, 2025 Dawn Elaine Ensor, 69, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport, Wash. Born on July 17, 1955, in Daytona Beach. Dawn moved to Washington where she married the love of her life, Ronald E Ensor. Settling down at the Rocklyn farm, Dawn dedicated her life to the family and farm. While her children were young she was active with the 4-H and FFA. Dawn loved the animals and she spent countless hours filling all the...
Brody James Schillinger Dec. 16, 2005 – Feb. 23, 2025 Brody James Schillinger, 19, of Davenport, passed away Feb. 23, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Dec.16, 2005, in Spokane, Wash., to Dallas and Lacy Gustaveson. Brody lived his whole life in Lincoln County. He attended school in both Creston and Davenport, graduating from Davenport High School in 2024. Brody loved the Gorilla sports he participated in - football, track, golf and the sport "way of l...
Virginia May Pierce June 15, 1933- Feb.16, 2025 Virginia May Pierce, 91, of Chewelah, Wash. died on Feb. 16, 2025, at Touchmark on South Hill Senior Living Facility in Spokane, Wash. She was born June 15, 1933, in Davenport, Wash. to Herman Claude Scheibner and Effie Virginia Funk Scheibner. She attended public school in Davenport, graduating from Davenport High School in 1951. On July 23, 1961, she was married in Davenport to Donald G. Pierce of Chewelah, Wash. His parents...
Karl Kim Harrison Mar. 6, 1956 - Jan. 20, 2025 Karl Kim Harrison passed away Jan. 20, 2025. Karl was born to David and Norma Harrison on March 6, 1956. Karl spent his early grade school through freshman years at Davenport, Wash. There he participated in wrestling, football, baseball and cross country. In wrestling he held a record for many years of having the fastest pin. In Davenport, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church and attended Sunday school regularly. He had a...
William (Bill) Strite May 1, 1933 –Jan. 27, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2025 in Spokane, Wash. Bill was born on May 1, 1933 in Powell, WY to Joseph and Maude Strite. Bill grew up in the Powell and Cody Wyoming area and later moved to St. Maries, Idaho where he graduated high school. He then married Carol Beebe Howell on Aug. 8, 1954 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They returned to Ralston, Wyoming where Bill worked for Garland Light and Power and were blessed with fo...
Wilma Schmidt Apr. 30, 1928 –Jan. 10, 2025 Wilma Lorraine (Lenhart) Schmidt died peacefully on Jan. 10, 2025 at her home in Odessa at the age of 96. A life-long resident of the Odessa area, she was born April 30, 1928 to Fred and Katie (Walter) Lenhart at the farm homestead 11 miles southeast of town. She completed her education at the Odessa School District, graduating from Odessa High in 1946. After graduating, she worked as a telephone operator at the local exchange for s...
Lois Ann [Judy] Starkel Feb.22, 1937- Oct.28, 2024 Judy passed away at Odessa Memorial Long Term Care on Oct.28, 2024. Judy was born to P.J. and Nettie [Kallenberger] on Feb.22, 1937 in Odessa, Wash. Lois and Loren where given the nicknames of Punch and Judy from a puppet show from early 1930's. Judy married Jerry Starkel in Sept. of 1956. They lived in Marlin and the surrounding area their whole marriage. They were blessed with 2 children, Doug and Susan. Judy was always...
Robert Deife Jan. 4, 1926 - Jan. 18, 2025 Robert Deife (Bob) passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, in Spokane, Wash, at the age of 99. Bob was born in Odessa, Wash, on Jan. 4, 1926. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1943. He married Marcine Hardung, also of Odessa, in 1949. He was a lifelong member of the Heritage Church of Odessa, working with the Sunday school and serving as a Church trustee. He was a Past President of Odessa Lion's Club, Grange Supply of Odessa, Lincoln Count...
Katherine (Kathy) Ann Johnson July 8, 1949 –Jan. 1, 2025 Long time Davenport resident passed away Jan. 1, 2025. Kathy was born July 8, 1949 in Spokane, Wash. to Vernon and Lois (Lyse) Sautter. She was raised in Harrington, Wash. until graduating HS in 1967. Her family moved to Davenport, Wash. She lived in Spokane while attending college before returning to Davenport where she later met R.E. (Gene) Johnson. They married on Sept. 27, 1975 joining their families while staying i...
Thomas L. Schafer Nov. 15, 1949 –Dec. 21, 2024 Thomas L. Schafer of Odessa, Wash, passed away Dec. 21, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. Tom was born Nov. 15, 1949 in Spokane, Wash. to Roland and Verna Schafer. Tom grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School in 1968. Tom married Lynette Spies on Mar. 24, 1969 in Odessa, Wash. After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard for 6 years, Tom began his successful farming career and established S-5 Farms, Inc. In his later w...
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...
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...
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...
