Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2025

Irma Louise Swift Davis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, reuniting with her beloved husband, Harry.

Irma was born in Lamont, WA, in 1928 to her parents, Harley and Agnes Swift. She was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Swift, and sister, Donna Swift Swannack.

In 1948, Irma married the love of...

Mar 3, 2025

Lester Keith Wigen was a wheat farmer on his parent's farm in LaCrosse for 37 years. He passed away on March 3, 2025 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where he has lived for the last 15 years. A Memorial Service will be Friday, March 21st, at 11:00 AM at the Selbu Lutheran Church near LaCrosse. Pastor John Cross will officiate...

Mar 1, 2025

Barbara June Bailey, lifelong St. John area resident, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. She was 93. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 7th, at 11:00 AM in the St. John Cemetery.

Barbara was born June 17, 1931 at Thornton, Washington to Gaines and Bertha Mason Dollarhide. Her...

Feb 27, 2025

Dan Haupt, Steptoe resident, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home near Steptoe. He was 67. Private family services will be at the Bethel Cemetery at Steptoe.

He was born Charles Danny Haupt on July 15, 1957 at the Naval Hospital at Oak Harbor, Washington. His parents were Charles and Aubrie Drake Haupt and Dan...

Feb 21, 2025

Marvin Aeschliman

March 30, 1932 – February 21, 2025

Marvin, 92, passed away at the Courtyard in Colfax on February 21, 2025. Marvin LaVern Aeschliman was born on March 30, 1932 to Sam and Julia Aeschliman at St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax. He grew up on the family farm in the Onecho area where as...

Feb 20, 2025

Paul Franklin Heglar was born on September 2, 1947, to Raymond and Dorothy Heglar.  He died on February 20 at home surrounded by his family.

Paul attended St. John Elementary, Junior High, and High School and graduated in 1965.  He attended Eastern Washington College (now EWU), completed the ROTC program, and graduated with a degree in Education.  ...

Feb 17, 2025

Shirley Gay Griffin, of Colfax, WA, passed away February 17, surround by her remaining children at Whitman Community Hospital. She was 91 years old.

Shirley was born July 29, 1933, in Colfax, to Albert (Al) and Martha Vanos. She was the youngest of four children, which proceeded her in death Albert (Al Jr.) Vanos, Helen (Vanos) French,...

Feb 15, 2025

Gregory Michael Hurst, 61, of Pullman, WA, passed away on February 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. Greg was born on September 19, 1963, in Gilroy, CA to Carrel & Esther (Birks) Hurst. The family later relocated to Elgin, Oregon, where he grew up and attended school, graduating from Elgin High School in 1982....

Feb 14, 2025

Larry G. Brownell

April 12, 1933-February 14, 2025

Larry Brownell passed away peacefully in Sandpoint Idaho at Life Care Center of Sandpoint on Friday, February 14. He was 91 years old.

Larry was born in Colfax Washington on April 12, 1933 to George Wesley Brownell and Frances Mary White. He had two brothers,...

Feb 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Mark Lee Schuck, age 72. After a long battle with cancer, he went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2025 in Dayton, WA.

Mark was born to Ted and Esther Schuck of Avon, Indiana, on May 22, 1952. He graduated with Avon High School's...

Feb 13, 2025

Alfred Edward Toerne "Pastor Fred", a beloved father, grandfather, minister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully, with his children by his side on February 13, 2025, in Pullman, WA, at the age of 73. As he took his last breath, snow began to fall softly, a quiet farewell as he joined Beth and the loved ones he had lost,...

Feb 12, 2025

After a courageous 20-month battle with cancer, Patricia Lou (Webley) Seibert passed away in her home in Dayton with family by her side.

Pat was born to Ralph and Elaine (Tilson) Webley in Mason City, Washington where her father helped to build the Grand Coulee Dam.  When her father was injured in a fall off the dam,...

Feb 11, 2025

Siegel, Johnny Houston

John went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025 at the age of 89. He was at home lovingly surrounded by family. John was born on the family homestead near Pine City, WA in June of 1935 to Hugh and Dorothy (Squires) Siegel. He is survived by his wife of 56...

Feb 11, 2025

Betty E. Musick

March 21, 1947 – February 11, 2025

Betty Ella Musick passed away on February 11, 2025, at Bishop Place in Pullman, Washington. Betty was born on March 21,1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, to James L. and Betty M. Musick. Over the next few years, the family welcomed brothers, Michael and Terry.

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Jan 29, 2025

Jack E. Nelson, 93, a lover of good stories, bad jokes, Ford cars and trucks, and homemade apple pies died January 29, 2025, at his home in Pullman.  Family and friends defined Jack's life. He and Pat were married for 68 years, he was deeply loved by his two daughters and adored by his three grandchildren and four great...

Jan 29, 2025

Alice Elaine Yoder Zakarison and Russell Arvid Zakarison

Neither Elaine nor Russell were much for anyone "making a fuss" or spending money on obituaries, but now that both have passed, it is the right time to share their story.

Elaine was born on October 16, 1933 in Miss Effie's Birthing Home on Main Street in...

Jan 26, 2025

Donald A. Gallagher, 86, of Albion, WA, passed away on January 26, 2025, at his home. Born on June 2, 1938, in Herreid, South Dakota, he was the son of LeRoy and Freida (Hehn) Gallagher. The family frequently relocated during his childhood, eventually settling in Glendive, Montana, where he completed his high school education.

Don enlisted in...

Jan 18, 2025

Queenie Ruth Hulse Leinweber passed away January 18, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was 92. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 28th, at 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax with a luncheon reception to follow. A family burial will take place later that afternoon in the Colfax Cemetery. For those who...

Jan 18, 2025

Claudia Ruth Fine, College Place resident and formerly of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla. She was 74. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 5th, at 11:00 AM at the Faith Chapel in Dayton. Burial will follow in the Dayton Cemetery.

Claudia was born August 22, 1950 in...

Jan 13, 2025

Merle G. Harlow, lifelong Pullman area farmer, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 103. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pullman Presbyterian Church. He will be laid to rest in the Pullman City Cemetery. Merle was the fifth of six children born to area...