Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2019

Michael Stephen Rydbom

May 25, 1953 - August 26, 2019

Many knew Michael (Mike) Rydbom to be a man of integrity and faith. Mike wanted his life to reflect God's great love to others. He desired to do what God asked of him like a son would to a loving father. Mike walked peacefully into...

Aug 22, 2019

Ernest H. Scholz, Jr., lifelong area resident and farmer, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 89. Ernest was born on August 11, 1930 to Katharine (Anderson) and Ernest H. Scholz, Sr. in Colfax.

Ernie attended grades one through three at the Diamond School. Around that time, the Scholz family...

Aug 21, 2019

Karol Kay Chazell, longtime Oakesdale resident, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2019 at her Oakesdale home. She was 77. A graveside service will be Friday, August 30 th , at 1:00 pm in the Oakesdale Cemetery. Calling hours at Bruning Funeral Home will be Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 to 5:00 and Friday morning until 11.

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Aug 15, 2019

Margaret Mary Meagher McGreevy

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, in Pullman, Washington the sowers of seeds began their harvest in the rich fields along McGreevy Road. Outside, large machines shaved huge swaths of pale yellow wheat from the hillsides while filling the valley with the echoing roar of their engines. Inside, Margaret Mary Meagher McGreevy lay in...

Aug 15, 2019

Bill Schoepflin, 72, of Farmington, Washington, passed away on August 15, 2019 surrounded by his wife and daughters at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA.  He was born to parents Albert and Miriam Schoepflin on April 16, 1947 in Spokane, Washington.  Bill graduated from Upper Columbia Academy in 1965 and received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from...

Aug 11, 2019

Richard (Dick) James Druffel, 83, died peacefully at his home Sunday, August 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family,

He was born March 27th, 1936 and raised in Colton, son of Leo and Genevieve (Esser) Druffel. Growing up, Dick enjoyed working on the family farm and participated in many activities such as football, baseball and managing the...

Aug 11, 2019

Aaron David Miles Jr. (AJ), Nez Perce Tribal Member, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at the family home in Pullman. He was 23 years of age. He was with his mother, father, sisters, brother and nephew when he began his journey to the other side. AJ was born at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow April 25, 1996, to...

Aug 11, 2019

Ronald Vincent "Ron" Taylor, 79, of Colfax, died August 11, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Ron was born Feb. 19, 1940 to Harry & Mary Taylor in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He spent his early childhood in Montana, Oklahoma and Texas, finally moving to the Cheney area where he graduated from Cheney High School in 1958....

Aug 9, 2019

Charlene Joyce Pratt, age 50, peacefully passed away at her Pullman home the morning of August 9, 2019. Charlene was the daughter of Joyce and Lanny Gustin, of Pullman. She was born on June 9, 1969 in Pullman and attended Pullman schools. Since graduating from Pullman High School, "Char" was employed by Community Child Care Center, WSU and was...

Aug 4, 2019

Anni (Wetzel) Millard, longtime resident of Colfax, Washington, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. She was 87. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 AM at the Affirmational United Church of Christ (Plymouth Congregational Church) with Rev. Lynn Nelson officiating. Anni was born on February 13, 1932,...

Aug 3, 2019

Our beloved ray of light; Matisen Rae Huntley left this world unexpectedly, at 18, on August 3 rd 2019.

Matie's smile could light up even the darkest corners of the room and her infectious belly laugh could always bring a smile. She loved so many things…but was happiest surrounded by her family and friends, as many puppies...

Aug 3, 2019

Donna Mae (Wise) Brownell

March 13, 1933 to August 3 , 2019

Donna Mae(Wise) Brownell passed away peacefully in Dayton, Washington at the Booker Rest Home on Friday, August 3, 2019.

Donna was born in Lacrosse, Washington on March 13, 1933 to parents Thomas Elbert Wise and Gertrude Mae Wise. She and her...

Aug 3, 2019

Amy Jo Bass, former St. John resident, passed away suddenly in a car accident on August 3, 2019. She was 38. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be on Sunday, August 11 th , at 1:00 pm at the St. John Community Building. Amy was born February 6, 1981 in Spokane, Washington to Jon E. Bass and...

Jul 29, 2019

Timothy William Birr, longtime Colfax resident, passed away July 29, 2019 at his Colfax residence. He was 61. A potluck Celebration of Life will be held for Timothy at the Eagle's Club on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM. Timothy was born in Toledo, Ohio June 11, 1958 to John Joseph "Jack" Birr and Virginia May...

Jul 27, 2019

Stephanie Kay Kalasz-Flowers, 54, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, August 6 th , at 11:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1300 SE Sunnymead Way, Pullman.  Burial will follow at the Pullman City Cemetery followed...

Jul 27, 2019

Keith P. Lincoln, 80, of Pullman, passed away on July 27, 209 at Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman, WA.

Dad,

You began this journey on May 8th, 1939 in Reading, Michigan. The family soon relocated to Monrovia, California. That included your Dad Payson, your Mom Ernestine (Cowell) and with your brothers Neile, Judd and your...

Jul 26, 2019

Dolores A. Rotolo, 77, of Pullman, passed away July 26, 2019 at the Glen Haven Adult Family Home in Pullman, WA.  She is survived by her husband Benjamin of Pullman; son Tom (Allison Munch-Rotolo) Rotolo of Pullman; two grandchildren Anna Rotolo & Jozie Munch-Rotolo and a sister Monica and husband Dan.  She was preceded in death by a grandson...

Jul 18, 2019

Doris M. (Glorfield) Eriksen, life-long St.John area resident, passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2019, at the Community Pride Senior Living in St. John, WA.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 24th, at 10:30am at the St. John Cemetery followed by a reception and lunch at the St. John Methodist Church.   Doris was born  at the family home...

Jul 6, 2019

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Jul 5, 2019

Thoral Ann Sevedge Sinkbeil, a long-time resident of Colfax, passed away at her home on July 5, 2019.

Thoral was born on October 30, 1929, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Vance and Lana Urness. When she was 7, the family moved to Colfax to help run her grandfather's grocery store. She was the oldest of five siblings: Reva,...