Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 12, 2025

Roger Rossebo, age 78, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 on the farm where he grew up outside Pullman. Roger was born April 14, 1946 to Helmer and Stella Rossebo and worked on the family farm raising wheat, peas, lentils, and barley. He also worked at the WSU CUB and alongside his mother at the Kappa Delta sorority. Roger, a...

Jan 10, 2025

Kristen M. Robinson (nee Steck), 39, of Pullman, WA passed away January 10, 2025 at her Pullman home, surrounded by family members and close friends. Kristen was born March 14, 1985 in St. Louis, MO to parents Jim and Shelly Steck. The family moved to Olympia, WA and later to La Grande, OR, where Kristen graduated from high school....

Jan 8, 2025

Velda Zae Sheer

April 11,1932 -January 8, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Velda Zae Sheer, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Benge, Washington, to Kirk and Nora McCall. At the age of 2, Velda's family moved to Winona, Washington, and later, when she was...

Jan 7, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Peck, 90, of Pullman, WA passed away January 7, 2025 at Pullman Regional Hospital, Pullman, WA, surrounded by family and friends. Sandy was born April 29, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard & Wanda (Huffman) Lee. She grew up in Fort Wayne until the family moved to Bradenton, Florida where Sandy graduated from Manatee High...

Jan 6, 2025

Corey E Carter, Waitsburg resident, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Dayton General Hospital. He was 55. Corey was born March 4, 1969 in Richland, Washington to Bill and Sharon Carter. He grew up in a loving home full of siblings in the Burbank and Prescott area. Later they moved to Waitsburg where Corey played basketball and...

Jan 5, 2025

Dr. David F. Bezdicek, a distinguished soil scientist, educator, and lifelong musician, passed away in Pullman, Washington, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born on September 18, 1938, in Jackson, Minnesota, David was the son of Emanuel and Betty (Pavelko) Bezdicek, and was the oldest of nine siblings, four of whom are living: Jim...

Jan 5, 2025

Gary Franklin Brown, 89, Oakesdale area farmer, passed away on January 5, 2025 at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Gary was born on May 24, 1935 in Colfax to Ashton and Thelma (Brannen) Brown. He was raised in the Oakesdale/Thornton area graduating with the class of 1953. After high school, he attended a year of college at the University of...