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Myrtle Mae (Mueller) Powers was born in her home on the family homestead at the end of the Oregon Trail, outside Oregon City, on Nov. 28, 1921. She passed away Aug. 22, 2017. As a young child, Myrtle helped work the family farm and prepare meals for the large family, enduring the hardships of the Great Depression. Myrtle always aspired to be a teacher, and she received her teaching degree from Oregon College of Education at the age of 20. Myrtle taught for two years and...
Dean passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Spokane, Wash. He was born on Sept. 21, 1952 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Donald E. Satchwell and Dorothy P. (Simpson) Satchwell. Dean grew up on the family farm on the Rathdrum Prairie at Post Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Post Falls High School. Dean enjoyed years of farming, but his chosen profession was to become a peace officer.He attended numerous certified law enforcement courses throughout his 32-year career in Washtucna,...
Marvin E. Jordan, Jr., quietly passed away on Aug. 10, 2017. He was surrounded by family; sung to by sons, daughters, sister, nephew, and wife. He was 72 years old, having been born in Muskogee, Okla. on Aug. 13, 1944. Marvin was an avid Scouter; wrote many songs; played guitar; and had a beautiful singing voice. He is survived by his wife, Kristine, 13 children and numerous grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to The Boy Scouts of America....
Lisle Dare, 91, of Cheney, Wash. passed away on Aug. 3, 2017. Lisle was born in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 5, 1925. He was the eldest child of Ewart H. Dare and Bessie S. Toycen (Dare). They lived in Amber, Wash., where Lisle started school. They moved to Cheney in 1935 where the Dares farmed and raised cattle. Lisle graduated from Cheney High School in 1943. Lisle was drafted into the Army at age 19 and trained at Ft. Lewis, Wash. He went to France as a lineman in the Fighting...
Willis Smith Jr. born to Willis Sr. and Odessa Smith in July 1959 passed sadly In July 2017. How we will miss him with pain in our heart worldly, spiritually let’s rejoice. He will always be in our hearts. Willis asks that you enjoy one more beer on him at Wild Bills Tavern located in Cheney in his memory. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the charity of you choice....
Theodore Lawrence McMillan was born at home to Ernest and Myrtle McMillan of Cheney, Wash. on July 23, 1926. Ted passed from this life to the next on June 30, 2017. The youngest of four, he was preceded in death by sister Edith McCall and brother Don McMillan. Survived by sister Ernestine Hilton of Cheney, also by former wife, Lorraine (Owen) McMillan and children Steve (Renee) McMillan, Carol (Harvey) MacQuarrie, David (Vickie) McMillan, and Judy McMillan (Jerry Johnson)....
Daughter of Harvey and Levy Walker, was born on Nov. 4, 1934 in Savoy, Texas and went into the loving arms of Jesus on July 20, 2017. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was a member of Saint Anne Catholic Church of Medical Lake. She worked as a Candy Striper at the Big Springs, Texas hospital when she met Bob, who was an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Air Force. It was love at first sight. They married within months and had 62 fabulous years together as...
Patricia L. Morgan, known to most as Patty, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday July 17, 2017 at her home in Medical Lake, surrounded by family. She was born on June 3, 1940 in Brainerd, Minn. to Weldon and Florence (Biehl) Morgan, and shortly thereafter moved with her family to Pasco. After graduating high school, she began work as a nurses aid when she met Richard W. Schulz, and the two were wed on Sept. 24, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nev. and were married for 27 years,...
Paul was born Oct. 20, 1952 in Spokane. He passed away in Cheney on June 25, 2017 while driving back to his home in Clear Lake. He was 64. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Leslie (Shaw) Cicero, son Conor Paul, brothers Michael Cicero (Lucinda), Terry Cicero (Terry); sister Angela Splater (Larry) and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Victor Cicero and parents Angelo and Dorothy Cicero. Paul was a 1971 graduate of Cheney High School and...
Thomas Labish, 98, of Cheney, passed away on July 4, 2017 in Spokane. Tom was born in Barnesville, Minn. on Feb. 26, 1919. He came to the Cheney area in 1937 and worked milking cows in Sprague and later in the Tyler area working harvest and sewing sacks of wheat. He later moved to Cheney where he operated his dairy farm for over 40 years. After he retired from milking cows he continued to farm the land and take care of beef cattle with his son, Tim. The army drafted Tom in...
Thomas Labish, 98, of Cheney, passed away on July 4, 2017 in Spokane. Tom was born in Barnesville, Minn. on Feb. 26, 1919. He came to the Cheney area in 1937 and worked milking cows in Sprague and later in the Tyler area working harvest and sewing sacks of wheat. He later moved to Cheney where he operated his dairy farm for over 40 years. After he retired from milking cows he continued to farm the land and take care of beef cattle with his son, Tim. The army drafted Tom in...
Passed away May 30, 2017 in Medical Lake, Wash. She was born Feb. 12, 1961 in Spokane, Wash. to William and Patsy Calvert. Cheryl graduated from Cheney High School and Spokane Community College with a degree in nursing. She recently retired from her job of 34 years as a registered nurse/case manager at Lakeland Village (Department of Social and Health Services). Cheryl had a huge love for her Golden Retriever, Abigail. Her love and bond was fierce with all animals. Cheryl...
Carla Ramona (Horn) Boleneus, 89, passed peacefully on April 6, 2017. Carla was born Oct. 24, 1927 in Davenport, Wash., a granddaughter of area pioneers, and one of four daughters of Karl and Belva Horn. Carla began working at a young age for Washington Water Power, following graduation from Davenport High School. Carla was devoted to husband Everett, since their marriage in November 1946 after his return from World War II, to their three children near Davenport. Carla...
Elaine passed away Jan. 29, 2017 in Selah, Wash. She is survived by stepdaughter Kristy Baker (Smith), Doug Smith and Dave Smith, all of Cheney; daughter Dawn Fogelsong (Smith) of Yakima. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Elaine was preceded in death by husband Donald Smith....
Kathleen Edith Irwin, 102, passed away May 25, 2017 at Rockwood Retirement Community in Spokane. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Rockwood's Event Center, 2903 E. 25th Ave. in Spokane. Please wear pink or purple. Kathleen was born Jan. 4, 1915 to Walter and Susie (Mohr) Bailey. She grew up in Spokane and Seattle, graduating from Roosevelt High School. She went on to receive her elementary education degree from the University of Idaho. Kathleen...
Lora Josephine Rosenau was born Nov. 25, 1939 and passed away Feb. 15, 2017. Memorial services will be held on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Medical Lake. A reception will follow at the Jensen Youth Ranch Hall located at 620 N. Stanley St. in Medical Lake....
Delores Irene Gaines Clawson, 85, of Cheney, entered into heaven on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Proceeded in death by her two sisters, two of her sons (Robert and John) and two grandchildren, she is survived by her four daughters (Linda, Susan, Cheryl, and Mary) and son (Bill). Her survivors include five children, 27 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great grandchildren. Her passions in life included quilting, crafts and a love of bingo. However, her greatest...
Judith Ann "Judy" Koskinen, 76, assed away May 12, 2017 in Spokane, Wash. Judy was the first child born to Jack and Ann Ray in Denver, Colo. on July 1, 1940. Judy lived in Medical Lake for many years and worked at Interlake School and Lakeland Village. In her retirement she continued to give back to the community, primarily through the Medical Lake Care and Share. She enjoyed doing cross stitch, crafts and crossword puzzles. But she found her greatest joy in raising her...
Warren Thomas "Tom" Myers passed away in Spokane, Wash. on May 5, 2017 of natural causes after some years of failing health. Born in St. Paul, Minn., Tom spent his youth throughout the Midwest and completed most of his schooling in Madison, Wis. He enlisted in the Army in 1961 to become an armor mechanic and after Ft. Knox, was stationed in Germany and Canada. He returned to Madison and started a family after discharge in 1964. Tom continued his service in the Army Reserves...
Irma, 94, passed peacefully away early Mother's Day morning, May 14, 2017 at the Cheney Care Center. She was born on April 25, 1923 to Johann (John) Diedrich Schmidt and Else Catharina Gülck in Lüdersbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. When Irma was two years old, her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Eastern Washington. Irma grew up on the family farm near Cheney. She loved sports, school, her teachers and was salutatorian of the Cheney High School Cl...
Ruth Anne (McLellan) Teel died in her sleep on April 30, 2017. She was 75. Ruth was born at home, October 18, 1941 to Iva and Percy McLellan. She graduated high school from Grandview, Wash. in 1960. She married her only love, Chan Teel on Jan. 8, 1961. Together they had two sons and one daughter. They also built their life and dairy farm west of Spokane. Ruth is survived by her three children, North Teel, Rahma (Teel) Starrett of Minnesota and Talmen Teel of Washington, six...
LaMonte E. Williams, born July 4, 1944 to William Henry and Maize Lenore Williams, passed away May 3, 2017 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash. LaMonte grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho on a country farm. He joined the U.S. Marines in 1962, served four years and six months, and was a Vietnam veteran. LaMonte worked construction and helped build Dworshak and Lower Granite dams. He also worked for Whitman County for 30 years and retired from Whitman County. LaMonte enjoyed...
Joyce Marie Gross Maike Callaway was born in Saginaw, Michigan on Dec. 22, 1932. She passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 84. She leaves behind her children Shirley Maike, Elizabeth Islip and Charles Maike, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite activities were community service at the Medical Lake Food Bank and Outreach and the Medical Lake Historical Society, including the Founders' Day historical tours. She was an active member of the Friends of the...
Robert L. Schmidt died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Arletta's Adult Care Home in Veradale, Wash. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Joyce (Shields) Schmidt; his daughters Jackie Wetherby of Lexington, N.C., Janine Kelly of Cashmere, Wash. and son Russell (Rusty) Schmidt of Nampa, Idaho; his brother Melvin Schmidt of Airway Heights; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers George and Arthur,...
Kathleen Mary Staley, devoted daughter, sister, loving aunt, great-aunt and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at her home in Harbor City, Calif. at 76. Her sisters Geraldine and Patricia were with her at the time of death. Kathleen had been fighting cancer for several years and the cancer won. She was born on Oct. 6, 1939 in London, England to Catherine McTiernan. She was later adopted by her father, Gerald J. Staley. Kathleen graduated from Marycliff...
