Obituary Listing

Aug 12, 2023

Joanne Terry Curtis was born in Colfax at St. Ignatius Hospital on September 4, 1939 to Albert Lynn and Margaret Geraldine Feenan Curtis. She was the second of six children. Joanne grew up on her family's farm between St. John and Steptoe near what is now Eccles Grange Hall. She attended St. John Schools, graduating as salutatorian of her...

Aug 11, 2023

Joan Gale Zabel-King, 78, of Pullman, WA passed away August 11, 2023 at her Pullman home.  Joan was born March 30, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA to Leonard & Sara (Crowder) Zabel.  Joan grew up in Santa Barbara, Rochester, MN, and Cambria, CA, graduating from Coast Union High School in 1963.  For her 40 year reunion she wrote: "After...

Aug 3, 2023

Dr. Peter T. A. Reilly June 19, 1959 – August 3, 2023

Dr. Peter T. A. Reilly, Professor of Chemistry at Washington State University in Pullman, passed away on August 3rd after a 5 year battle with kidney cancer. He was 64.

A native of Elkton, Maryland, Dr. Reilly devoted his career toward advancing the...

Aug 2, 2023

Elizabeth Rose Kahn (Hagood), 28, of Pullman, WA passed away August 2, 2023 following an automobile accident that day north of Pullman, WA.  Elizabeth was born February 2, 1995 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Jennifer (Cole) Hagood and Duane Hagood.  She grew up in Virginia Beach where she graduated from high school.  Following graduation, Elizabeth lived in North Carolina...

Jul 31, 2023

Curtis Flodin, lifelong resident of Genesee, died suddenly and unexpectedly on July 31, 2023 at his home. He was only 32. A potluck gathering for family and friends will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Genesee Community Church. A potluck reception will follow at 554 W. Ash Street (Terry's Shop). Curtis Timothy was born December...

Jul 30, 2023

Dr. Keith Earnest Saxton, 85, of Pullman, passed away on July 30th at the Memory Villas at Bishop Place.

Keith was born on December 22, 1937 to Frank and Fern Saxton in Dawes County, Nebraska. After Keith graduated from Crawford High School in 1955, he went on to study agricultural engineering at the University of Nebraska in...

Jul 28, 2023

Leanne Lynn Steen, 55, passed away July 28, 2023, at the local nursing home from sleep apnea complications which caused congestive heart failure.

She was born to K. Martin Steen and Heather Ann (Pearson) Steen in Pullman WA., September 13, 1967. She resided at home in Colfax her entire life with her mother, father, and younger brother...

Jul 26, 2023

Carol Ann (Ratliffe) Henning, 81, a longtime resident of Colfax and Onecho area, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Whitman Health & Rehab Center in Colfax. At her request, she was cremated so her ashes can be scattered in some of her favorite locations.

Carol was born on October 30, 1941, to Bill and...

Jul 25, 2023

Joe Henderson, a lifelong Colfax resident and business owner, proud member of the Plymouth Congregational Church, and beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away July 25, 2023. He was 97 years old. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, July 30, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m....

Jul 20, 2023

Marvel L. Kimball, longtime Pullman RN, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her Pullman residence. She was 86. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 24th, at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pullman. Burial will follow in the Pullman City Cemetery. For those who wish; viewing for Marvel will be on Saturday afternoon...

Jul 18, 2023

On July 18, 2023, Mae Claypool went to be with her Lord in heaven. She was 94. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 10 AM at the Colfax Community Church (formerly Methodist Church). Pastor Ed McBride will officiate and Mae will be laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery.

Mae Amanda was born...

Jul 13, 2023

Elaine Rose Mustard, 102, of Colton, Washington passed away July 13, 2023 at Carolstar Family Home in Pullman, WA.  Elaine was born November 6, 1920 in Colton, WA to Jake & Rose (Strong) Kirpes.  She grew up in Colton and attended Guardian Angel School and Colton High School.  Elaine married Fred Hansen on Nov. 26, 1938 and following his...

Jul 11, 2023

Paul Clemens Schroeder

Paul Clemens Schroeder, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away Tuesday, July 11. He suffered a fatal brain injury from an accidental fall, while enjoying a visit with family and friends in Wallowa Lake, OR.  Paul was born August 13, 1938 in Brooklyn New York to Henry Clemens Schroeder and Gertrude...

Jul 10, 2023

Violet E. Kramlich, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Colfax Cascadia Rehabilitation Center. She was 81. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 20th, at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Final resting place will be in the Colfax Cemetery. Violet was born October 15, 1941 in Midvale, Idaho to...

Jul 9, 2023

John Erick Stockton passed away peacefully at Dayton General Hospital on July 9, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1930 in Moline, Illinois to Homer and Alice Stockton. His family later moved to Davenport, Iowa. He attended schools in Davenport, Iowa where he was involved in football and track and field. After high school he attended Augustana College...

Jul 7, 2023

Robert (Bob) Joseph Heilsberg was welcomed into heaven on July 7, 2023.  Born on December 22, 1944 in Colfax Washington, he was the eldest son of Bill and Norma Heilsberg.

Bob spent his childhood in Colfax with his parents and sister Jackie.  He graduated from Colfax High School in 1963 and then attended Eastern Washington University earning...

Jul 6, 2023

Kathryn Elizabeth Link, 84, Colville WA

Kathryn Link died at her daughter's home in Pullman, WA, on July 6, 2023, shortly after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer.

Kathryn was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1938 to Elmer and Velma Ellerbeck.  The second of seven children, she bore much of the responsibility of caring for...

Jul 6, 2023

Nola Marie Schweiger left us on July 6, 2023. Nola was a person of faith and lived a life as God inspired us to live it. Her generosity, compassion and kindness towards others fulfilled her.

Born in Colfax, WA on October 5, 1952 she was the first child of Herb and Elaine Schweiger.  She grew up in...

Jul 2, 2023

Laurie Ann Bass, 61, of Pullman, WA passed away July 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. Laurie was born October 4, 1961 in Pullman, WA to John & Wanda (Reidner) Milbert.  She grew up in Pullman, graduating from Pullman High School.  Laurie married Kenneth Bass and together they had three children.  The family moved...

Jul 2, 2023

On July 2, 2023, William Howard Webber (Bill) passed away at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman, WA.  His death was from natural causes as he was 95 years old.  Bill was born in 1928 in Taft, CA and was the last of four siblings born to Charlie and Irene Webber.    Bill was not only the last to be born,...