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Ronald E. Cater
February 7, 1945, to July 16, 2026 Ron was born in Tucson, Arizona to Clare Cater and Shirley Cater Marion. He attended Hutton Grade School in Spokane, graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1963, and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1967. He and Linda (Lindy) Warner were married in 1969, and welcomed sons Charles (Charlie) in 1972 and Benjamin (Ben) in 1975. He had one special granddaughter, Jasmin Liwanag, born in 2000. Ron went to work with Cent
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Carrole Anne Brathovd
Carrole Anne Brathovd passed away and was greeted by her mother, father, and the Blessed Mary on July 07, 2026. She was 71 years old. A graveside service to honor her wishes and observe her devout Catholic faith will be held July 22nd, 2026 at Greenwood Memorial Terrace at noon. All are welcome to join. A precession to her graveside will begin at the gates of the cemetery at 11:30am 211 N Government Way. Spokane, WA 99224. When she left the world, she woke up heaven, an
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Calvin G. Hayes
Calvin G. Hayes passed away and went to the studio in the sky. Born November 1962 in England, departed on July 08, 2026, at his home in Spokane Washington. He is survived by his wife Kathy Hayes and son Alex Hayes, younger sisters Natalie Hayes and Crystal Hayes. He will be greatly missed as he was an incredible musician and producer. He founded the band Johnny Hates Jazz with Mike Nocito. Clark Datchler joined to become the lead singer and they found success with hit sin
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Louis “Louie” Vito Miacolo
With his beloved family by his side, and being strong in his Catholic Christian faith, Louie was peacefully called home to heaven on July 11, 2026. Louie was born on February 27, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, to Vito and Antonetta Miacolo. The youngest of five children, he spent his entire life in the Spokane area. When Louie was young, his father passed away and his mother later married Angelo DeFiore, a wonderful man who raised him as his own. Louie often spoke fondly of hi
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Pauline "Paule" Sullivan
December 14th, 1934 - July 3rd, 2026 Pauline “Paule” (Hutcheson) Sullivan of Spokane, Washington, passed away on July 3, 2026. Born December 14, 1934, in Tuthill, South Dakota, to Paul and Katie (Baumiller) Hutcheson, Paule’s early life reflected her family’s westward journey. From South Dakota, the family eventually made their way west, living in Twin Falls and Moscow, Idaho, before settling in Spokane, Washington, where Paule would spend most of her life. She graduated fr
Jul 8
Charri A. Doeleman
Charri A. Doeleman (Carlson) passed away on July 3, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. Charri was born in Colfax, Washington on August 16, 1945 to Victor and Alta Carlson. She had three older brothers, Wilfred Carlson, Jerry Carlson, and Stanley Carlson. Her parents and brothers all predeceased her. Charri is survived by her spouse, Joseph Doeleman, her three children, Tammie DeRosa (spouse Michael), LeAnn Blair (spouse Darren), Ron Carman, Jr., and her stepson, Marty Doeleman (spo
Jul 8
Russ D. Poage
Russ D. Poage, 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026, in Spokane, WA. He was the husband of Linda (Martin) Poage, and they shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Spokane, he was the son of Raymond and Ruby Poage. Russ grew up in Spokane and graduated from Rogers High School in 1968. Prior to retiring and moving to Priest River, ID, Russ worked as a Safety Consultant for Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries. In addition to his “day job,” he was also t
Jul 7
Darrel Gene Jepsen
October 6th, 1937 - June 21st, 2026 Darrel Gene Jepsen was born on October 6, 1937, in Franklin, Idaho, and went home to be with the Lord on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, at his home in Medical Lake, Washington. He was raised on a farm in Preston, Idaho, the only son of Clara and Elias Jepsen. Darrel had five sisters: Deanna Larsen, Eileen Anderson, Kaydawn Cole, Sannetee Lowe, and Debra McCloy. Darrel retired in 1999 from Western States Heavy Equipment Company. He was an avid
Jul 1
Marilyn Feldkamp
Marilyn was born to Merriam and Alvilda Jones on May 20, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN. She was their only child. Following her dad's graduation from the university of North Dakota, they moved to Washington, DC. In 1939, they sailed to Puerto Rico where Marilyn grew up in Mayaguez, PR, returning to Washington, DC in 1945. She graduated from Washington-Lee High School at the age of 16. After her dad received his PhD in organic chemistry, they went to Guatemala. Marilyn completed two
Jul 1
Dianne Schaefer
SCHAEFER, Dianne Marie (Angel) Dianne Schaefer was born in Seattle, WA on June 1, 1943. Her family moved to Spokane when she was five years old. She attended Whitworth Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, and John R. Rogers High Schools where she made many of her longest and most meaningful friendships. When she was eleven years old she met a special neighbor and classmate named Ron Schaefer that would set the path for the rest of her life. She and Ron started as grade sc
Jul 1
George Saprito
George Michael Saprito, age 55, of Spokane, WA passed March 20th, 2026. Beloved husband and best friend. Thirty wonderful years together of love, friendship, laughter, and adventure. It all ended too soon. I love you and miss you George. We had such a great life together.
Jul 1
Mary Anne Neu
Maryanne Neu passed away at her home on June 21, 2026 at the age of 86, after a brave 5-year battle with Cancer. She was born in Spokane in 1939 to George Lewis Olds and Rosa Mae Bryant . Her father worked as Track Foreman of the Inland Empire Paper Mill before the family moved to Lewistown, Montana when Maryanne was 10 years old. She married James Franklin Swiney in Lewistown in 1955 and had two sons, James and George. They divorced and Maryanne met and married Kenneth D. Ne
Jun 30
Anthony Bishop
May 21st, 1985 - June 15th, 2026 Anthony Bishop Obituary May 21, 1985 – June 15, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Bishop on June 15, 2026, at the age of 41. Anthony faced more challenges in his life than most ever will. Living with a genetic disease that made everyday life incredibly difficult, he showed a strength, resilience, and spirit that inspired everyone around him. Despite the hardships he endured, Anthony was always the happiest pe
Jun 29
Michael S. Olin
November 7th, 1952 - June 19th, 2026 Michael S. Olin, a lifelong Spokane resident, passed away on June 19, 2026. Mike was born in Walla Walla, Washington, at St. Mary Hospital and was adopted by Harry and Lucille Olin at the age of two months through the Catholic Church. Mike grew up on the northeast side of Spokane in the Shadle area. He attended St. Charles Grade School and Gonzaga Prep High School, graduating with the Class of 1971. After high school, Mike was hired by
Jun 25
Jacqueline Loretta Ewell
Jacquie passed away in Spokane at the age of 89 on June 21, 2026. She was born the eldest daughter of Philip and June Bloom on the first day of Summer, June 21, 1937. Jacquie graduated from Ellensburg High School and later attended Washington State University where she met the love of her life Edward Ewell. She then attended Eastern Washington University and earned her degree in education. Jacquie dedicated her career to teaching in the Spokane Public School District at Salk,
Jun 23
Ronald Warren Brady
Ronald Warren Brady, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane, Washington, on June 15, 2026, with loved ones by his side. His loving partner, daughter, and dear friend were with him in his fi nal moments. After a lifetime of remarkable strength and perseverance in the face of Type 1 diabetes, which he had lived with since the age of 14, Ron left this world surrounded by love, having fought with all his heart to remain in the life he cherished. Born on January 12, 195
Jun 23
Robert Charles Cross
Robert Charles Cross (76) of Spokane, WA, went to be with the Lord on June 9th, after a long battle with heart disease. Bob was born August 22, 1949 to Donna (Bras) and Gordan Cross in Missoula, MT. Growing up in Camas Prairie, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and caring for his many animals. Bob attended Hot Springs High School, where he discovered his love for basketball, and graduated in 1967. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Navy where he served for 4 years. Working as
Jun 22
Lester Eugene Hay 7/1/1956 – 6/14/2026
Born to Phil and Lila Hay in Ephrata WA July 1, 1956. Lester passed suddenly, June 14, 2026, at the ranch in Springdale WA he called home since 1982. His high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Karen, was by his side. An entrepreneur with a love for farming and ranching Lester moved his family to the ranch where he and Karen raised their children alongside a herd of cattle. He started several companies, collected real estate like it was candy and never met a deal he didn
Jun 19
George Edward Leppert
George Edward Leppert May 29, 1947 - June 12, 2026 Airway Heights, WA – George Leppert, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 12, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Dementia. He was the oldest of five children born to John Samuel Leppert and Helen LaVoy (Broderick) Leppert in Klamath Falls, OR. He graduated from John R. Rogers High School in Spokane, WA on May 29, 1968. He joined the Army right after graduation, serving from 1968 – 1972. He
Jun 17
Linda Love
Linda Love, our much-loved mom, sister, aunt, grandma, and great grandma passed away on March 21, 2026, with her children by her side. She was 78. Linda was born on April 8, 1947, to Geraldine (Krous) and Dan Crooks. She was the oldest of two children; her brother Arthur “Butch” Crooks preceded her in death in 2023. Linda married Don Love and together they had two daughters and a son. She was a dedicated mom and homemaker, taking care and supporting everyone’s interests, acti
Jun 16
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