Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia Guernsey Martson

Patricia Guernsey Martson passed away on January 5, 2025. Born Patricia Watson in Tekoa, Washington, she was the youngest of five siblings.

Her father was a meat cutter by trade who delighted in foot races with his grandsons at every visit. Her mother worked as a clerk in...

Jan 3, 2025

Glen Lamar Hower, 90, of Pullman, Washington passed away

on Friday, January 3, 2025 after a lifetime of caring, commitment and unwavering

dedication to family, friends, students and faculty, Dr. Glen L. Hower passed away

peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Jane Hower, his sister,

Jan 2, 2025

Our beloved son Ian Olsen passed from this life into the next on Jan 1, 2025. Loved and missed by his parents, Justin and Melanie Olsen, his siblings Asa, Mackenna, Ane, and Brelynne Olsen, grandparents Jerry Olsen, Sheryl Olsen (deceased), Peggy Lott, and Jeffry Toone (deceased) and many extended family members.

Ian was born in Boise ID...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our longtime employee, Stu Warner. Stu passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1960 in San Jose, California to Norman and Judy (Kreiner) Warner. Stu was a man with a heart of gold and a deep sense of loyalty. Stu was quite...

Dec 31, 2024

Steven Paul Sargent, 60, of Pullman, Washington passed away December 31, 2024 at his Pullman home.  Steven was born January 9, 1964 in Gresham, Oregon to Lyle & Ann (Earls) Sargent.  The family moved to Fruitland, Idaho where Steven grew up and graduated from Fruitland High School.  He entered the United States Army, serving in both the states and...

Dec 29, 2024

Francis "Jay" Ohnemus, 69, of Pullman, WA passed away December 29, 2024 at the Pullman Care Center in Pullman, WA.  A celebration of Jay's life will be planned for the spring of 2025 and he will be laid to rest at the Pullman City Cemetery.

Dec 27, 2024

David Daniel St. John beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 27, 2024 at the age of 67. Dave was born October 31, 1957, to Donald and Shirley St. John in Spokane Washington and grew up on the family farm outside of Rosalia.

Dave attended Rosalia Schools all 12 years where he was a 3-sport athlete...

Dec 23, 2024

Janice Ryan Thrall

December 4, 1958 – December 23, 2024

Janice Ryan Thrall, 66, of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away on December 23, 2024, at her home in Lewiston.

Janice was born on December 4, 1958, in Bozeman, Montana, to Dr. Clarence A. Ryan and Patricia Louise (Meunier) Ryan. Her childhood was spent in...

Dec 22, 2024

Leora Frei, longtime Potlatch area resident, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Bishop Place in Pullman. She was 67. A graveside service will be this Friday, December 27th, at 10:30 AM at the Mendenhall Cemetery near Potlatch.

Leora was born September 5, 1957 in Spokane, Washington to Ned and Blenda Dawson Henrichs. Her father was serving...

Dec 18, 2024

Obituary: Inge ("Kitty") Ilselore Martinez

Inge ("Kitty") Martinez- 1928-2024. Kitty Martinez, age 96 of Pullman, WA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 8, 1928, to Josef and Margerite Spann. In 1955, she met Andrew ("Andy") Martinez from San Diego, CA during his US Air Force tour of...

Dec 18, 2024

MiIlie Repp passed away December 18, 2024 at the Courtyard in Colfax. She lived in Colfax for most of her adult life. Born in Winona on the 4th of July, 1932, the third of four daughters of Bill and Vera (Dane) Means. Graduating High School in St. John in 1950, she married Bob Repp that fall. Her family was...

Dec 11, 2024

Lorraine Bramhall, longtime Dayton resident, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton. She was 79. A Memorial Service will be Friday, December 20th, beginning at 11:00 AM at the United Brethren Church in Dayton with Pastor Greg Brownell officiating.

Lorraine was born July 12, 1945 in Dayton to Lesta and...

Dec 10, 2024

Karen R. Kinzer, 76 longtime resident of Pullman, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Pullman.  Rosary Vigil Service will be recited on January 3, 2025 at 6 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Uniontown.  Funeral Mass will be on January 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pullman, with burial for family to...

Dec 5, 2024

Debbie Warnock, 58, of Boise passed away December 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family and so much love.  Debbie was born August 9, 1966 in Phoenix, AZ to Robert & Carol (Grave) Warnock.  The family moved to Boise in 1971 where she grew up and began school.  They moved to Jacksonville, Florida, later returning to Boise following...

Nov 28, 2024

Eunice Delayne Sweetwood, a cherished fourth-generation resident of Dayton, Washington, passed away peacefully November 28 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and community service. Born on February 27, 1940, to Earl and Beatrice Walker. Eunice graduated with her classmates from Dayton High School in 1959.

On November 6, 1959, Eunice married the love of her life,...

Nov 24, 2024

Jennifer Doak Obituary

January 1, 1981- November 24, 2024

Jennifer Lee Doak was born January 1, 1981, to Brenda Nails (Merry) in Colfax, WA. Jennifer won the award for "first baby born in 1981" in Colfax. Jennifer was known for her loud, boisterous personality and her larger-than-life love for those around her.

While...

Nov 23, 2024

Ted Allen Gay, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024 in Spokane. He was born in Colfax to Russell and Penny (Holbrook) Gay on January 27, 1970. Ted grew up in Colfax on the family farm and graduated from Colfax High School in 1988. He then went on to attend Spokane Community College...

Nov 23, 2024

Diane Norma Frerck, 83, of Pullman, WA passed away November 23, 2024 at Regency of Pullman Assisted Living.  Diane was born October 18, 1941 in Baker, Montana to Norman & Witten (Willis) Frerck.  She grew up in Baker where she graduated from Columbus High School.  Diane moved to Spokane, WA and attended Kinman Business College, graduating with her associates...

Nov 21, 2024

James Patrick Bruya passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Courtyard Assisted Living Center, in Colfax, WA, on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was 88.

Jim was born on February 27th, 1936 in Seattle, WA to Fred and Margaret (Gohs) Bruya; he had an older brother, Richard. The family relocated to Spokane, WA, where he...

Nov 19, 2024

Merrilee Rose Samson, Waitsburg resident, passed away Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at her Waitsburg home. She was 92. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 23rd, at 11:00 AM in the Dayton Cemetery.

Merrilee was born March 20, 1932 in Spokane, Washington to William and Marjorie Roberts Tate. She graduated from Waitsburg High School in...