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Jeffrey Hap Arnold, 29, of Cheney, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2015. He was born April 25, 1986, the son of Dan and Debbie Arnold. He attended Cheney High School where he was able to play the sport he loved, baseball, and graduated in 2005. Jeff enlisted in the Army in January 2007 as an infantry soldier and was stationed in Hawaii in the 1-27IN "Wolfhounds." He served his country well, deploying twice to Iraq. Jeff is survived by his parents Dan and Debbie, his... Full story
Laura Rae Sinnard, born Jan. 11, 1953 in Portland, Ore. passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in the arms of her husband and her five daughters on Aug. 23, 2015 at age 62. Laura went to be made whole again with her Lord and Savior after a 20-year brave battle with diabetes and it's affects. She loved being with her five precious daughters more than anything in the world. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed having all her daughters and their friends over to bake... Full story
Rosemary Schafer Thomas, age 85, Medical Lake, Wash., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Medical Lake, the daughter of the late John Schafer and Stella Croswell Schafer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters: Alice Hughes and Ethel Phillips, son in-law Harold Miracle and granddaughter Jaclyn Thomas. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Hubert Thomas; daughters Diana (Ted) Dewey of Reardan, Wash.;... Full story
Rosemary Schafer Thomas, age 85, Medical Lake, Wash., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Medical Lake, the daughter of the late John Schafer and Stella Croswell Schafer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters: Alice Hughes and Ethel Phillips, son in-law Harold Miracle and granddaughter Jaclyn Thomas. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Hubert Thomas; daughters Diana (Ted) Dewey of Reardan, Wash.;... Full story
Once upon a time, there wasn't a day that went by when Juanita Nelson didn't make a new friend. It's quite possible you've known her your whole life; perhaps you rode horses together as young girls, went to school with her, or played alongside her in the high school band. Maybe you met her at a Cheney Chamber of Commerce meeting, a woodworking class, the golf course, or at the casino on a Tuesday morning as she enjoyed Senior Day. Maybe you met her at the Peaceful Pines... Full story
The long and full life of Yvonne Wagoner came to an end on Aug. 8, 2015, when she died peacefully at Spokane Hospice House. Yvonne was born in Julesburg, Colo. to O. William and Orra Etta Bauer. She attended 11 different public schools and graduated from Colorado Women's College in 1941. Upon graduation, she went to work as a clerk in the Denver Union Stockyards. While working in Denver, she met Elbert Wagoner stationed at Lowry Field. In 1947 she was hired as a stewardess... Full story
Ernest W. Geschke, age 98, of Cheney, Wash., passed away on Aug. 9, 2015 in Cheney. Ernest was born on Dec. 1, 1916 in Ritzville, Wash., to Fred and Martha (Ziethke) Geschke. He was a graduate of Washtucna High School and upon graduating from barber school, moved to Yakima, Wash. On Aug. 31, 1940, Ernest married the love of his life Bertie Heng. They were married for 73 years and had two children, Ernie and Janice. Ernest took great pride in being a charter member of the... Full story
Richard Michael Colby lived his life well. Richard, better known as "Dick," was born on June 16, 1940 in Spokane, Wash. and passed away May 28, 2015. In 1961, Dick was married to his best friend, Sharon (Olson) Colby. Over time, they had four sons: Michael, Kelly, James and Lynn. Later came two grandsons, Kees and Aaron. Dick was friendly, hard working and a man of high integrity. He became an expert in the use of fiberglass, both in manufacturing and repair. But off the job,... Full story
Betty passed away peacefully on June 24, 2015 in Spokane, Wash. Betty was born on April 22, 1927 to Elsie and William Springer in Otis Orchards, Wash. She was the youngest of seven siblings: Bev, Phyllis, Jay, Jean, Velma and Bill, all of which have preceded her in death. She was married to Delbert Spear in June of 1946 (divorced 1980). After marrying, the couple made their home in Four Lakes, Wash., where they had five children together: Linda (deceased), Janet Spear... Full story
A life well lived, Don Peck was born on Dec. 16, 1944 in Ellensburg, Wash. to Louis and Lillian Peck and passed away on July 1, 2015 in Spokane, Wash. Don will be remembered as a man of faith who thought of others before himself and shared his love of hunting, fishing, skiing and boating with his family and friends. Don had a larger than life presence, and carried himself impeccably as a gentleman with a rare sense of honor and integrity. He is survived by his wife Julie, his children Jennifer (Mike) Michaud and Lucas (Elli)... Full story
Barbara Ann Feyh, age 75, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Deaconess Hospital in Spokane after a 10-year battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Canacao, Philippines, May 19, 1940 to Clarence William Feyh and Florence Marie (Brennecke) Feyh. She was an only child and never married but was surrounded by many male friends. She transferred around with her father in the military attending school in multiple locations. Barbara attended the University of Washington in 1958,... Full story
Virgil Dean Bonk passed away July 17, 2015 in Spokane, Wash. He was 86. Virgil was born March 31, 1929 in Sprague, Wash. to Carl A. and Lyda E. Bonk and was the youngest of three children (Ted and Evelyn). Virgil was raised in Sprague and graduated from Sprague High School in 1947. He married the love of his life, Iva Ruth Lefebvre, March 26, 1955 and moved to Cheney. There they bought their first home and had two daughters, Lori and Teresa. Virgil started working for the... Full story
Chad was born Oct. 29, 1984 and passed away June 24, 2015. Chad was taken before his time in a tragic accident near Lind, Wash. at 30 years old. He was raised for the majority of his life in Phoenix, Ariz. Chad also spent time in Cheney with his dad, and in Lind with his mother. Chad leaves behind his son Viktor Synodis-Marlin and estranged wife, Emarie Synodis; father, Tom Marlin (Terri), half-sister Tyger Marlin, mother Sheri Tonn Marlin (Ray Bullis), uncles Jim Marlin,... Full story
Lawson Van Kuren lost his brave battle with cancer on June 26, 2015. Lawson Wallace Van Kuren Jr. was born to Katherine (Sitenga) and Lawson W. Van Kuren in Babcock, Wisc. Jan. 9, 1942. He was the middle of five children, Kathleen (Stan) Bohlin, Janice (Richard) Bennett, Lois (John) Collins and Fred (Marla) Van Kuren. After attending about 12 different grade schools, Lawson's family settled in and he spent five years in Chimacum, Wash. where he graduated as valedictorian in... Full story
Annette D. Huddle age 91, passed away June 19, 2015 in Spokane, Wash. She was born Jan. 21, 1924 in Pasadena, Calif., to Jess and Daisy (Goff) Ryckman and was a graduate of Okanogan High School, class of 1941. She married Joseph A. Huddle on May 2, 1942 in Grand Coulee, Wash. They resided in Harrington, Wash., for eight years before moving to Washtucna, Wash. They farmed there for 32 years before returning to Cheney. Annette was a member of the Washtucna Community Church,...
John Duenow On May 27, 2015 John Duenow died following a year-long battle against pancreatic cancer. John was born in St. Ansgar, Iowa April 29, 1936, the son of Carl and Edna Duenow. He had four brothers and three sisters. John enjoyed music from an early age, performing in church and school events. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1954. That fall, he traveled with Carol Parkinson of Le Mars, Iowa, presenting musical assembly programs for schools. He graduated from... Full story
John Steven Delbridge was born Dec. 25, 1984, a marvelous Christmas gift to his parents, George and Gyla Delbridge. He attended elementary school at Four Winds Christian Academy and later Freeman High School before going on to Eastern Washington University. Graduating with a degree in secondary education with a major in English, he went on to teach, first in Mattawa, Wash. and later in Connell, Wash. His passion for working with at-risk youth led him to work at Crosswalk... Full story
Neil Edward Kottwitz, 79, of Phoenix, Ariz. passed away May 4, 2015. He was born to Otto and Marjorie Kottwitz April 22, 1936 in Peabody Kan. In 1954, Neil graduated from Sunnyside, Wash. High School and did undergraduate studies that took him to Westminster Choir College, Washington State College and he earned his master's degree at Whitworth College. Neil was a jack-of-all-trades working on a dairy farm, driving Trailways buses, farming crops and ultimately finding a...
Jodi Roberta (VanAllen) Wickering of Cheney/Tyler, Wash., passed away after a long battle with health issues on May 24, 2015 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. Jodi was born in Vaudeville, Calif. on Jan. 4, 1953 to Robert and Marlo Van Allen. She was a graduate of Medical Lake High School class of 1971. She completed Beauty School of Cosmetology in Spokane in 1972. She met her husband of 42 years, Raymond J. Wickering at Fairchild Air Force Base that same year and was married on Dec. 15, 1972. Jodi was preceded in death... Full story
Barbara Joan Jennings was born on April 6, 1940 to Fay J. and Zelma Dahl-Jennings in Kooskia, Idaho. She attended Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Idaho. Barbara married Clayton D. Evans on April 19, 1958 in Lewiston, Idaho. She worked at Newberry's Department store in Lewiston, until she quit work in 1960 to start a family. They lived in Lewiston until the children were in grade school, and then moved to the Tri-Cities for a year while Clayton worked for Sears. They return... Full story
Cynthia Ellen (Armstrong) Rogers passed away Friday, April 24, at home, surrounded by family, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Cindy was born July 14, 1938, in the farmhouse of her parents, now deceased, Willis Harold Armstrong and Dora Marguerite (Aldrich) Armstrong, in Waitsfield, Vt. It was there that Cindy developed her love of gardening, a practice she continued well into her 70s. Proud of her Vermont heritage, she loved maple syrup, mint julep candy, and... Full story
Our beloved mother, Betty Beard, passed away at home May 13, 2015 at 85 years of age. She was born on Jan. 6, 1930 and was a resident of Cheney for 62 years. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wally, who she was married to for 42 years. She is survived by her children: Ann (Chet) Bettcher, Alan (Sally) Beard, and Patty (Mike) Cowen; grandchildren: Amanda, Ken, Allison, Ashley, Nicholas, Shelly and Rachel and 12 lively great-grandchildren who called her "Great Betty."... Full story
Bev was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Spokane, Wash. to Russell and Hazel Gilliam and passed away March 11, 2015. She was the oldest of three children. She is survived by sister Shirley Radon and was preceded in death by brother Delbert Gilliam. Bev married James Lee Wilcox on June 28, 1952 in Four Lakes, Wash. Beverly received her bachelor's and masters in education from Eastern Washington University. She was an elementary school teacher starting her career in Athol, Idaho in 1951... Full story
Richard "Rich" Lewis Runyon, 64, of Cheney died in an airplane crash on Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Spokane, Wash. Rich was born on his family farm near Hillsboro, Iowa on Dec. 24, 1950 to Billy and Ruth Runyon. He was the second oldest with four siblings: Doris, Daryl, Robert and Larry. Rich attended a one-room schoolhouse until high school and went on to attend Iowa State University where he was in ROTC and majored in aerospace engineering. After graduation, he entered the... Full story
Anne B. Holloway, 78, passed away April 29, 2015 at her home in Airway Heights, Wash. She was born Jan. 9, 1937 in Newbury Berkshire near London, England to William and Peggy Bannister. She graduated from high school at age 16 in Newbury, England where she worked as a nurse's aide in a local hospital. She married John Holloway on March 16, 1955 and they lived in Newbury until 1957and moved to Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. They lived in Denver, Colo., Madison, Wi.,... Full story
