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Gordys J. Robinson, age 91, of Cheney, Wash. (where she lived with her daughter Diane and son-in-law Paul Stevens), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born to Cleo Williams and Newell McCall on Dec 2, 1930 in Rushford, N.Y. Gordys moved to Clarkston, Wash. in 1959 with her husband Jim Kennedy and their three oldest children. She became a licensed practical nurse...
Rich was born on Apr. 2, 1965 at Clark Air Force Base in Luzon, Philippines to Hal and Betty Reid. On Oct. 24, 2022, he left this earthly planet to pursue his greatest adventure yet! He lived his 57 years to their fullest and he will be greatly missed by many. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Medical Lake, Wash. where he spent his next 53 years. He always loved sports, both playing them and watching them. He was considered a "jock" and played football and...
Anne Marie Habegger of Cheney, Wash., born Apr. 20, 1931, passed away on Oct. 27, 2022 after a brief hospitalization. Anne Marie was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from Wheaton College with an Elementary Education teaching degree. Married in 1955, she and her husband moved to WA State and Anne enjoyed a successful 35 year teaching career with Seattle Public Schools. Anne Marie had a delightful outgoing gentle spirit, loved teaching and learning, and participating...
There will be a memorial service for Jeffery McClure, Nov. 19, at 11:00 AM at Cheney Funeral Home. Cheney School District and other friends are welcome. Reception following....
Oct. 15, 1963 – Oct. 30, 2022 Elaina Marie Tibbetts was born on Oct. 15, 1963 at Fairchild A.F.B. to Nathaniel and Nora Tibbetts. She departed this earth on Oct. 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. Elaina faced many hurdles in her life but kept fighting to the very end. She was a loving, funny and stubborn lady that enjoyed fishing, the Raiders (no matter what city they were in), WWE and SALT! But above all else, Elaina cherished her family and spending time with them. E...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vertie Brown Jr. at age 85, our beloved father, and beloved husband to his devoted wife, Barbara Sue Brown. He succumbed to a battle with lymphoma. Vertie retired from law enforcement in 2003 after serving as the Clarkston, Wash. police chief. He devoted his life long career as a public servant to his community. He achieved the Executive Certification in law enforcement recognized by the WA State Criminal Justice Training...
Daryl, lifelong resident of Cheney passed away at the age of 83. Daryl was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on Nov. 22, 1938, to his parents Henry Ivan Franz and Alta Jesse Corley. He recently suffered a stroke and was starting to recover successfully, but took a turn for the worse and died at Sacred Heart Hospital on Oct. 5, 2022, at 6:45pm with complications of hip surgery. He graduated high school in 1957 from Cheney Fisher building, played in the pep band (saxophone) and...
Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joanne Craner, 87, passed peacefully on Oct. 16, 2022. Born in Bowdon, N. D.; Joanne moved a few times before settling in Cheney, Wash. when she was 8 years old. She was married to her husband Cecil Charlton for 33 years and they raised 3 children. She worked for the Eastern Washington University bookstore, with the last 25 years of her dedication as the manager. After the passing of her first husband, she met...
Daryl, lifelong resident of Cheney passed away at the age of 83. Daryl was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on Nov. 22, 1938, to his parents Henry Ivan Franz and Alta Jesse Corley. He recently suffered a stroke and was starting to recover successfully, but took a turn for the worse and died at Sacred Heart Hospital on Oct. 5, 2022, at 6:45pm with complications of hip surgery. He graduated high school in 1957 from Cheney Fisher building, played in the pep band (saxophone) and...
Walter Lee Powers, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home alongside family on Sept. 19, two days after celebrating his 97th birthday. Walter is survived by his granddaughters Dulcy, Melony and Anna; his grandsons Tab and Zach; five great grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; and two daughter-in-laws, Jeanne and Patty. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Myrtle Powers, and his three beloved sons Wally, Jim, and Tom Powers. Walt was an...
Marlene Standerfer, passed away on Jul. 22, 2022. She was born on Jul. 15, 1935. She is survived by her three children, Bonita, Virgil, Rita and their spouses. Six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren....
Hans Ludwig Albrecht, born Sept. 16, 1933, passed away on Oct. 2, 2022 at the age of 89. He is reunited with his beloved wife Inge, whom he shared 59 years of marriage together before her passing in 2013. Born to Irma and Alfred Albrecht in Berlin, Germany, Hans took up the trade of brick mason in his youth. This is when he fell in love with a girl from the neighboring apartment building, Inge. In 1952, Hans left Inge behind in Germany to create a better life for them in...
Edwin Joseph Zemler (Ed) passed on to heaven Sun., Sept. 25, 2022, in Spokane, Wash., peacefully in his sleep. Ed was born Oct. 11, 1931, in a farmhouse in southwest Minnesota, to Herman and Agnes Zemler, the oldest of 11 brothers and sisters. He grew up in Fulda, Minn, working the family dairy farm and spending some time in the dairy industry. He loved horses. His first horse was Belle, a draft horse used to pull wagons and equipment on the farm where he was born and raised....
There wasn’t much notice for August’s webinar hosted by the WA Cares Fund. It was titled, “Long-Term Care Planning for Near-Retirees.” I finally went back for a watch. In addition to presentations from government employees about changes that were made for near-retirees in the last legislative session when it comes to WA Cares — the new social program supporters and public agency heads are trying to pass off as an insurance policy for workers, even calling a new payroll tax a “premium” — there also were helpful presentations f...
Fred J. Wesselman, 99, of Cheney, Wash., died Sept. 29, 2022 while in hospice treatment at Cheney Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 8, 2pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5810 East Meadowlane, Latah Valley, Spokane, WA with Pastor Bill Hartley officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane. Fred was born Jan. 28, 1923 on the family farm to Fred G. and Katherine Wesselman. His boyhood years were lived on the farm near LaCrosse, Wash. He was...
Mick passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2022. Mick was born April 7, 1962 in Spokane, Wash. to David and Donna Tareski. He grew up in Cheney where he worked on the family farm but more notably in his dad’s repair shop and wrecking yard (Dave’s Auto) where he learned his many amazing skills of working on cars, trucks and equipment. Even though there was always work to do, he and his brothers and sisters enjoyed each other and could always find time to do fun and crazy thi...
Oct. 8th, 2022 @ 12:30 pm The Cheney Rodeo Grounds Join us in celebrating the life of Wayne Just. Wayne cherished his family and friends, and he was blessed to have an abundance of both. Share your stories about Wayne at a celebration of his life. Lunch and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to [email protected]....
Apr. 7, 1962 – Aug. 7, 2022 Mick passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2022. Mick was born April 7, 1962 in Spokane, Wash. to David and Donna Tareski. He grew up in Cheney where he worked on the family farm but more notably in his dad's repair shop and wrecking yard (Dave's Auto) where he learned his many amazing skills of working on cars, trucks and equipment. Even though there was always work to do, he and his brothers and sisters enjoyed each other and could always find t...
Nov. 6, 1943 – Aug. 19, 2022 Sandy unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 19, 2022 in Spokane, Wash. She graduated from Medical Lake High School in 1962. She was the mother of five children: Cindy Danielson (deceased) Dale Danielson, Becky Danielson Spilker, Erika Belsby and Sophia Belsby. She is survived by siblings John Musser, Terrie Musser and Wendy Musser, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by parents Oscar and Donna Musser, brother Tom Musser, d...
Most who encountered Marlene throughout her lifetime would agree that above all else, she was a force. Whether your greatest recollection of her were during her tenure as a Tupperware sales representative, as an account representative for First National Bank, or during her long career working at the administration office for the Cheney School District, her drive and dedication to all of her endeavors could not be questioned. Perhaps you had the fortune (or misfortune, as it...
Elizabeth "Geri" Damrow, worked for the City of Cheney for approximately 30 years. Born in Aiken, S.C. and was put to rest in Spokane, Wash. peacefully, surrounded by family. Service on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11:00am at Hennessey Funeral Home, 2203 N Division Spokane, WA, 99207....
Martin Fredrick Meise, 69 of Odessa, Wash. passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, after running into a burning bar to save the alcohol. Or maybe not. We all know how he liked to tell stories. Marty was born on Dec. 2, 1952, in Ritzville, Wash. to Earl & Ramona Meise. Marty graduated from Odessa High School in 1971. He married Wendy Sue Greenwalt on Sept. 25, 1981, and the couple celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2021. Marty & Wendy had one daughter, Jena Nichole Meise, who was...
John Nicholas Boyd entered into eternal peace on the morning of Sept. 2, 2022. He was a beloved son of Anne and Richard Boyd, and brother to Deborah Joyner, Patricia Joyner, Dianne and Bob Sanders, and James and Alyssa Boyd. After an extended illness, he passed away surrounded by his loving family in Cheney, Wash. Through the years, John lived a beautiful life full of spiritual and intellectual study, sharing his peace and wisdom with his parents, siblings, and many nieces...
Junell Ann Wingate, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandma, and a friend to many, finished her life journey, and left for her heavenly abode on Friday, Aug. 26 from a recurrence with cancer. Born in Kansas and a Minnesota resident since 1973. Preceded in death by her husband, James Wingate; parents, Lowell and Leona Denniston, and brother, Gary Denniston. Survived by children, Mark (Gail) Sisk, Malea (Doug) Hayhurst, Jeff (Jill) Sisk, Rhonda (Brad) Johnson,...
Bob was born on Jan. 31, 1926, in Tacoma, Wash. to Edythe Crumley Smith and Angus Roderick Smith. He was the oldest of four children including Donald Gale Smith, Norman Keith Smith, and Estelle (Peggy) Smith, all deceased. He graduated from Mineral, Wash. grammar school in 1939, attended Morton High School briefly, and Yelm High School, also briefly, dropping out to work at the shipyard in Tacoma. He also worked as a welder, a sawmill hand, as a federal civil service...
