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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

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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

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John Robert Riley

May 24th, 1930 - June 4th, 2026 John Robert Riley passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2026 at the age of 96. He was born to John and Bertha Riley on May 24, 1930 in Spirit Lake, ID. He attended schools in Spokane, and while living there, he met and fell in love with Beth Reehl. They were married in September, 1950. In May of the following year, they moved to Fairbanks, AK, where John served in the Air Force at Ladd AFB. In January of 1953 John and Beth returned t

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Raymond (Ray) Lawrence Chapple

Age 89. Ray peacefully went to be with the Lord at Holy Family Hospital on June 8th, 2026, in Spokane, WA. He was born to Isabelle and Emery Chapple on January 12th, 1937 in Everett, WA. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle, WA. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Chapple of 44 years, daughter Deborah (Don) Landry, son Thomas Chapple, granddaughter Amber Johnston, grandson Brian Johnston, great granddaughter Lyric Johnston as well as a sister-in-law, many n

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John Claude Ross Jr.

September 3rd, 1962 - June 5th, 2026 John Claude Ross Jr, 63, passed peacefully to be with the Lord, June 5, 2026, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. John Jr. was born to John Sr and Thelma Elizabeth Ross on September 3, 1962, in Columbia, SC, the second oldest of five children. After attending Columbia High School, John went on to join The Air National Guard of South Carolina and subsequently the US Air Force on November 6, 1984, where he retired as a Technical Sergeant

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Dolores "Gerry" Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH, Dolores G. (Gerry) (Age 91) Entered into rest May 14, 2026, in Spokane. She is survived by her four children, daughter Becky Goldberg of Medical Lake, WA; sons Jeff and Bruce Ellsworth, both of Spokane; daughter and son-in-law Julie and David Gibeau of Spokane; sister-in-law Connie Phipps of Vermont; nephew Victor and niece Kimberly; brother-in-law Jim Ellsworth of Seattle; nieces Lisa, Lori and Stephanie. Gerry had four grandchildren, Gordon of Colorado, Tamar and

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Angeline Rose Fosburgh

Angeline Rose Fosburgh passed on June 6th at Sacred Heart Hospital. She had a tragic fall on May 20th that caused brain damage. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Dodge, North Dakota. She graduated from Marycliff High School and retired from the bookbinding department at the University of Washington. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Robert W. Fosburgh, who survives her at 98 years old. Angie and Robert loved their dogs and enjoyed reading books together. Taking care o

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Dolores Janet Chard

“Dee” Chard was born Dolores Janet Scharf in Chicago to German immigrant parents, Paul and Hilde. She was an only child and spoke only German until she began school. She lost her mother while in high school to a lifelong battle with tuberculosis. She adored her Granny, Frieda Scharf, who was largely the one who raised her during her mother’s life of illness. While Dolores grew up to be a 5’9” tall woman, her beloved Granny was a 4’10” powerhouse of influence on her life. Dol

Jun 9

Sherwood Leroy Orvik

Sherwood Leroy Orvik October 8, 1940 – June 2, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dear Ole’ Dad, grandfather, brother, and friend, Sherwood Leroy Orvik, on June 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Sherwood was born on October 8th, 1940, in Halstad, Minnesota. An adventurous young man, he left the family farm and set out for California. Deciding it was not the place for him, he planned to continue on to Alaska but stopped in Spokane, Washington, to

Jun 8

Melissa Ann Bressler

Melissa Ann Bressler, 75, passed away on May 13th, 2026, leaving behind a world a little brighter, a little more handmade, and a lot more loved. Born in Fort Bragg, California and raised in Spokane, she built a life rooted in care, creativity and a quiet but steady Catholic faith that shaped the way she loved and served others. A proud graduate of Sacred Heart Nursing School and Gonzaga University, Melissa spent her career as an RN — the kind who remembered details, held hand

Jun 5

Dorothy Ann Smith

Dorothy Ann Smith October 22, 1927 - May 21, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by family at home. Dorothy lived a full and adventurous life. She was born to Philip and Cora Hirmer (Lens) in Marshall, Minnesota, in 1927. She grew up with a large family, including eleven brothers and sisters. She embraced her independence at an early age, leaving home to

Jun 3

William "Willie" Roy Scates Jr

William “Willie” Roy Scates Jr passed away at age of 88 at home surrounded by his wife June and son Neil by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by all. Born at home in Spokane, WA to parents William Roy Scates and Hazel Zenna (Schwarz). Growing up with 4 sisters, attended Arlington Grade School and John Rhodes High, graduating in 1956. He lived, loved, and worked in Spokane most of his li

Jun 3

Gerald Stanley Kleppinger

With both sorrow and joy, we announce the passing of Gerald S. Kleppinger from this life to his heavenly home with his Lord Jesus Christ on May 13, 2026. He was blessed to have lived just over 100 years on this earth. He was born and raised in Allentown, PA. When he turned 18, he enlisted in the Navy during WWII. He served on the USS Chicago from July 1944 to May 1946. After the war, he went to college, receiving a B.A. from the School of Religion at Bob Jones University. A

Jun 2

Karl Stanley Yates

Karl Stanley Yates, 94, passed away on May 19 in Spokane, Washington. He was the husband of Kathleen (Kay) Lyse Yates. They shared 71 years of marriage together. Born in Tonasket, Wasington, he was the son of Herbert A. Yates, Jr., and Loula B. Tribble Yates. Karl graduated from Davenport High School and Washington State College. He was in the US Naval Reserves during the Korean War. Karl was employed at Union Oil Company in Seattle and then in Colville, Washington, where he

Jun 2

William E. (Bill) Hennessey

William Earl (Bill) Hennessey, 100, of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026. He was born on December 15th,1925 in Malden, Washington, or as he liked to call it, “The Hub of the Universe”. His parents were Earl and Esther Hennessey. He was the youngest of three children. Bill grew up during the Great Depression. His mother passed away when Bill was only nine years old. His father worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, and his jo

Jun 1

Beverly Schierman

Beverly Schierman December 14, 1923----102 years old Beverly (Shaw) Schierman of Spokane, WA passed away on May 22, 2026, at Riverview in Spokane, Washington. Her parents, William & Emma Shaw, her brother Gordon Shaw, nephew Gregory Shaw and her husband, Clarence Schierman, Jr., preceded Beverly in death. She is survived by her grandnephew Christopher Shaw (Linda), their daughter, Lorraine (Charles), Sharon Shaw, her children Lindsey and Dusty and their two children, Kelsey

Jun 1

Leora Mae Leu

October 17th, 1938 - May 23rd, 2026 Leora Mae Leu, 87, of Spokane Passed Away Saturday May 23, 2026 at Royal Park Health and Rehabilitation in Spokane, WA. Memorial Services for Leora will be 1 p.m. Wednesday June 10, at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA. With internment to follow in Spokane Veterans Cemetery on June 12, at 3:30 p.m. Leora Leu, Daughter of Robert & Inez (Twiss) Leu was born October 17, 1938 in Norfolk, NE. She attended Washington Grad

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Phyllis Eva Nodland

Phyllis Eva Nodland April 7, 1935 – May 21, 2026 Phyllis Eva Nodland of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2026, at age 91. She was born April 7, 1935 in Orofino, Idaho to Cora Ellen (Dickenson) Plank and Charles Albert Plank. She moved from Orofino as a young child and spent the rest of her life in Spokane. She graduated from Rogers High School and attended business school studying medical transcription. She spent a long career at Valley Genera

May 27

Julie Beth Barringer (Lidstone), Age 81

Julie was born on September 15, 1944 in Spokane, WA, to Walter and Bethel Lidstone (born Goodman), last known as Bethel Roskam. She ascended to eternal peace with the Lord on May 16, 2026 from Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Julie graduated from North Central High School in 1962 where she proudly served as a Red Feather Girl. She went on to build dedicated careers with both the IRS and the City of Spokane. However, her most important and meaningful life’s work w