Obituary Listing

Nov 25, 2020

Xun Shi

Xun Shi passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2020 peacefully at home and surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 58. Viewing for the public will be Thursday December 3 from 2 to 6 pm at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman with social distancing and masks required. The funeral service for...

Nov 23, 2020

Anne Stevens Whelchel, 78, of Pullman, passed away November 23, 2020 at her Pullman home surrounded by her family.  Anne was born June 20, 1942 in Vancouver, WA to Allan & Evelyn (Sherk) Stevens.

She grew up in Camas, WA and Salem, OR where she graduated from North Salem High School.  Anne attended Willamette University in Salem,...

Nov 23, 2020

Orle Hannas Jr, longtime St. John area resident, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 in Colfax at the age of 86.

Orle was born at the home of his grandparents near Mayview, Washington on March 30, 1934. He was the oldest of four children born to Orle A. and Maude E. Gray Hannas. He was raised on...

Nov 20, 2020

Lloyd Allan Dechenne, a lifelong resident of St. John, WA, passed away unexpectedly on November 20th, 2020.  Lloyd was born on October 2nd, 1937, to Charles and Martha Dechenne.  He graduated from St. John High School and went on to Washington State University, where he earned his degree in Agronomy.  Lloyd then served in the Army at Fort Detrick. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Don Hall, of Steptoe, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 91. Private services for the family will be as follows; the Vigil Service will be Sunday, November 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax and Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. from...

Nov 16, 2020

Elmo "Rick" William Richter

Dad passed away November 16, 2020, he was 90 years old. A memorial service in the spring/summer is being planned.  Rick the youngest of three children, was born at the family ranch near Winona on April 3, 1930 to Anton and Lillian Richter. He loved the country life while working hard and playing...

Nov 12, 2020

On Thursday, November 12, 2020 William "Bill" Gaskins, Jr. went home to meet his Maker surrounded by the family that will always love him and miss him. Bill Gaskins shared his gifts of smiles, hugs, and generosity with all that he met in his life. Born November 23, 1943 in Billings, Montana, Bill was the first of two children...

Nov 9, 2020

Minh Vinh Lam, longtime Pullman restauranteur, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane. He was 59. Viewing for the public will be Friday from 3 to 6 pm at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman with social distancing and masks required. The funeral service for family will be Saturday beginning at 9:00 am...

Nov 9, 2020

Sandra Epstein, 85, of Pullman, WA passed away November 9, 2020 at her Pullman home surrounded by her family.  No public services will be held at this time.

Nov 9, 2020

Karen Diane Schuster, 77, of Pullman, passed away November 9, 2020 at her Pullman home.  Karen was born September 6, 1943 in Tacoma, WA to Herman & Mabel (Raichart) Kohtz.  The family moved to southeastern Idaho where she grew up on the family farm outside of New Plymouth.  Karen graduated from Fruitland High school in 1961 and earned her...

Nov 7, 2020

Doris Ann McDougall , our dear mom, grandma, and friend, passed away November 7, 2020 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho.  She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 25, 1928 to Celia and Marcus Elmer.  Doris grew up in Madison with her parents and her older sisters Betty and Joyce.

Doris was fun-loving,...

Nov 6, 2020

Richard (Dick) Lohman, Oakesdale, WA passed away November 6, 2020. He was 83 years old. A private family graveside service will be in the Oakesdale Cemetery, with plans for a memorial service to be held at a later date. Dick was born November 16, 1936 in Colfax, WA to Ernest Lohman and Martha Klaveano. He graduated from Oakesdale High...

Nov 2, 2020

Janet Elaine Repp, 82, a longtime resident of St. John, WA, passed away November 2, 2020.  She was born to Ben & Vivian (Hancock) Nelson on February 9, 1938 in Pullman, WA.  She graduated from Pullman High School and always enjoyed catching up with her classmates at yearly reunions.

In 1956, Janet married her high school sweetheart,...

Nov 1, 2020

Donna Jean (Scott) Barnett went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2020 due to complications from COVID.  She was dearly loved by her husband, James Barnett, and they were married for 67 years. She also leaves her three children behind: Michael Barnett and his wife Lisa Barnett, Russell Barnett, Teri (Barnett) Hager and her husband George Hager...

Nov 1, 2020

Harold Daniel Sauer long time Pullman-Colfax businessman, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Courtyard in Colfax. Harold was born on November 6, 1921 in Willa, North Dakota to the Reverend John and Emma Sauer. The family moved to American Falls, Idaho where they spent 3 ½ years, later moving to Brush, Colorado for 4. Harold spent the...

Oct 31, 2020

John W. Walker, Colfax resident, passed away October 31, 2020 at the Glenhaven Adult Family Home in Pullman after battling cancer. He was 66. A private family graveside service will be in the Colfax Cemetery with plans for a memorial service to be held later. John was born April 22, 1954 in Colfax to John and Betty Roach Walker....

Oct 30, 2020

Kurtis L. Semler, 37, of Pullman, WA passed away October 30, 2020 at his Pullman home.  Kurtis was born July 23, 1983 in Pullman where he grew up until moving to Colton, Washington where he graduated from Colton High school.  Growing up, Kurtis was involved in Boy Scouts for several years.  He attended LCSC in Lewiston for a time. ...

Oct 30, 2020

William "Bill" Tensfeld, longtime Waverly resident, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. He was 83. Bill was born October 3, 1937 in Lancaster, California to Fred and Celia Tensfeld. Bill was a bee-keeper during his high school years and was an FFA California State Farmer. He graduated from Antelope Valley Joint Union High...

Oct 26, 2020

Robert William Cole

Bob Cole, age 71, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane and will be laid to rest in the St. John Cemetery. Bob was born April 4, 1949 in Colfax to Don and Lyla Stilson Cole who raised him on the family farm near Lancaster, WA.

Bob...

Oct 24, 2020

Betty J. Schauble (June 13, 1935 – October 24, 2020)

Betty J. Schauble, mother of five, grandmother of 10, and great-grandmother of one, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24 in Spokane. Betty was born on June 13, 1935 in Lewiston, Idaho. She was one of four children born to Henry and Vera Kaufman.

Betty...