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Cinnamon Alnutt, passed away June 21, 2023 in her home in Cheney, Wash. Cinnamon was born Sept., 4, 1969. Anyone who knew Cinnamon knew that she had a deep love for her daughters, Crystal and Chelsea, and her Grandson Grayson. She enjoyed spending her days with her daughter Crystal, her best friend Mike Jenkins, and her many other friends in the neighborhood. Cinnamon is survived by her mother, Samantha Kostelecky, her daughter Crystal Day, her daughter Chelsea Wright, her...
Hetty Almira McLean entered this world on Dec., 28, 1927. She moved on to her eternal home June 15, 2023 at the age of 95. Born in Kennewick Wash, Hetty and her family relocated to the farm outside of Four Lakes, Wash., at the age of 8 where she was taught by her mother Almira to value hard work and to love animals, particularly horses. Life on the farm was difficult and satisfying for Hetty and her 7 siblings. In 1946 she met her forever love Jack Hartford. The couple...
David Phillip Court Oct. 9,1962-June 2, 2023 David Phillip Court, beloved son, brother and father passed from this life on Fri., June 2, 2023. David was born in Seattle, Wash. at Swedish Hospital on Oct. 9, 1962. He was the second oldest son of Alfred James Court (deceased) and Helen Juanita (Hartwick) Court. David was an avid sports addict and was the kicker on his high school football team. He was also the assistant manager of the basketball team. David graduated from...
Dec. 24, 1982 – May 25, 2023 Jessica Ruth McLerran suffered a major brain bleed and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Jessica was born on Dec. 24, 1982 to parents Ron and Debbie Kerkes. She grew up in Cheney, Wash. with her three sisters Jana, Amy, and Mandy, who were her best friends. She attended schools there and graduated high school with honors in 2001 alongside her sweetheart Ethan McLerran. The two were married a year later in the S...
John France Dec. 22, 1960 – May 10, 2023 John France of Spokane passed away suddenly Wed., May 10th at 62 years old. He'd met Jesus twice in his life and we know he was lifted up with welcome arms. He left a vast legacy of love and responsibility with many people including his two sons to whom he was best friends with. He was known to take almost anyone fishing who wanted to go and bring fish or venison to those who couldn't make it out. His last few years were spent i...
Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper Sept. 17, 1936 – May 13, 2023 Chester “Chet” Allen Cooper born Sept. 17, 1936, passed on May 13, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Williston, ND to Kenneth Cooper and Clara (Hanson) on a farm. His family moved to Medical Lake when he was twelve where he attended school and left for the US Air Force at age seventeen. He served employment at ESH, Medical Lake Elementary, Lakeland Village of Medical Lake, Holy Family Hospital of Spokane, Burlington Northern Railroad, for local farmers (...
Carol Titus 1955 – 2023 The world is a little darker place due to the passing of our sister and cousin, Carol Titus, earlier this year. A memorial service will be held on Sat., May 27 at 10:00 am at the Pines Cemetery in the Spokane Valley. Carol, a member of Phi Theta Kaapp, attended Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University. She worked for Keytronic as a Test Engineer travelling to places such as China, Greece and Mexico. For the last 10+ years she worked at the Northern Quest Casino. Carol and her s...
Mary Mead Smith Grafious July 11, 1916 to April 24, 2023 Mary Mead Smith Grafious passed away peacefully April 24, 2023, at Everest Adult Family Home in Shoreline, Wash., at the age of 106. At the time of her passing, she was in hospice care with family by her side as she took her last breath on this Earth. Mary was born July 11, 1916, in Newport, Ore. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lewis Carlisle and Ada May Smith; sisters, Sarah Pears, Rachael May,...
Penny Bone 1936-2022 Penny Bone shared her unique spirit with strangers, friends, and loved ones between the years of 1936-2022. She passed away in her sleep, surrounded by loved ones in December at 86 years young. Penny was the second born of five children to her parents Kay and Ray Wiley in Rockville Center, NY. She was a good kid who loved going to the beach, being silly with her friends, and taking pictures and then developing them in her dark room. As an adult, she...
SMSgt Frank V. Ide Dec. 20, 1934 – April 23, 2023 Frank Verner Ide, 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 23, 2023. Frank was born Dec. 20, 1934 in Portland, Ore. to Hervey V. Ide and Lillian Post Ide. He and his three brothers were raised by Hervey and his second wife Evelyn in Medford, Ore. Frank's father was in the Army and Frank spent his high school years in Heidelberg, Germany. In 1954, Frank enlisted in the Air Force and spent the next several y...
Cheryl (Goertz) Tuck Aug. 19, 1948 – April 13, 2923 Heaven gained another angel on April 13, 2023, as loving sister, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Goertz Tuck passed away in Riverton, Utah after a yearlong fight with numerous medical issues. Cheryl was born on Aug. 19, 1948, in Spokane, Wash. to Florence (Kunkel) and Herbert Goertz. Cheryl grew up in Cheney, Wash. with her brothers, Robert and Jerry. Upon graduating from Eastern Washington State College with a degree in e...
Paul Nelson Jan. 12, 1951 – March 30, 2023 Paul Nelson was born to Henry Charles and Irma Nelson on 12 January 1951 in Spokane and lost his thirteen-year battle with cancer on 30 March 2023. Paul graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1969 where he played basketball and football and was a four-year starter at first base for the varsity baseball team. He was a proud, lifelong Tiger. He became a journeyman plumber and pipefitter in the early 1970s, and his first job was w...
Freda L Kerstetter, born on 10-22-1925, passed away on 3-2-23. Freda was a Cheney resident for over 40 years. There will be a private Memorial/Celebration of Life for family members held on April 29, 2023 in State College, Pa....
Celebration of Life for Cavin Firestone will be on April 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Windsor Grange, 4417 S. Assembly Rd., Spokane WA. Please bring your stories of Cavin to share, food catered by Wild Bill’s. A continued celebration will follow at Wild Bill’s Long Bar, Cheney....
Oct. 23, 1971 – March 12, 2023 Ellen Annette Holland, age 51, passed away on March 12, 2023 after her long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by 12 members of her family. Ellen was born on Oct. 23, 1971 to Bastiaan Eertink and Eronia Somer in Lochem, Netherlands. She moved to The States and attended North Idaho Community College, and Montana State University. She later earned her degree in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University. In 1993, Ellen married Kurt Holland...
Celebration of Life for Cavin Firestone will be on April 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Windsor Grange, 4417 S. Assembly Rd., Spokane WA. Please bring your stories of Cavin to share, food catered by Wild Bill’s. A continued celebration will follow at Wild Bill’s Long Bar, Cheney....
Elizabeth Ann Rogers May 20, 1937 Elizabeth Ann Williams was born to Mack Olif Williams and Florence Elizabeth Wheaton in Colby, Kan., on May 20, 1937. She graduated from Colby Community High School in May of 1957. She was a majorette, played percussion and sang in the choir. She worked at the local drug store and soda fountain. She moved to Richland, Wash., to live with her sister, Shirley, and brother-in-law, Myron Hankins, attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Wash.,...
Dec. 30, 1938 – Apr. 8, 2021 Ronald L Hughes was born in Peoria, Ill., to John E. Hughes and Dorothy Robinson Hughes on Dec. 30, 1938, and passed away on Apr. 8, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. Ron graduated with a BA from the University of Illinois and served his country in the United States Navy, Firefighter Division. In his early career, Ron was employed by highly recognized graphic arts companies. In 1969, he broke away from being an employee in the corporate world and moved to D...
Elizabeth Ann Williams May 20, 1937 Elizabeth Ann Williams was born to Mack Olif Williams and Florence Elizabeth Wheaton in Colby, Kan., May 20, 1937. She graduated from Colby Community High School in May of 1957. She was a Majorette, played percussion and sang in the choir. She worked at the local drug store and soda fountain. She moved to Richland, Wash. to live with her sister Shirley and Brother in law Myron Hankins, attended Columbia Basin College and worked at General...
An Idaho girl served as a page the week of Feb. 19-24 for Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. A.J. Taturevych, 15, is a sophomore at House of the Lord Christian Academy in Oldtown, Idaho. Twenty-one served as Senate pages that week. During her week as a page, Taturevych worked on a mock bill that would provide healthier food options in public hospitals. Schoesler represents the Cheney and Medical Lake areas as part of the 9th Legislative District....
Feb. 4, 2023 On Feb. 4, 2023, Darol was called home to the Lord. Darol was the fifth and final child born to his parents Hubert and Lydia in Hewitt, MN. His family moved to Spokane, Wash. when Darol was in 8th grade. He graduated from West Valley High School in Spokane, Wash. in 1957. He married Lois Ann Krumland on Feb. 20, 1965 in Spokane, Wash. and they would have celebrated their 58th anniversary this month. Darol was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two...
Apr. 26, 1941 – Jan. 12, 2023 Rosemarie (Arnold) Szprejda passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born on Apr. 26, 1941, in Hillsboro, Ore. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Szprejda, two sons, Timothy Gilbreth, Danny Jones, and stepdaughter, Jona Szprejda-Albert. She is survived by her children, Julie Griffis, Jeff Gilbreth, Teresa Szprejda James, and her stepchildren, Gary Szprejda, Stacey L...
Jul. 10, 1928 – Feb. 7, 2023 Helen Elizabeth (Dirks) Jordan, 94, of Cheney passed away Tues., Feb. 7, 2023 at North Central Care and Rehabilitation, Spokane, after a short illness. A family graveside service will be held at Spokane Memorial Gardens. Helen was born Jul. 10, 1928 at home on the family farm east of Lamont to Jake and Louise (Borth) Dirks. She went to Lamont School and graduated in 1946. On Jan. 16, 1950 Helen married Frank Aubrey Jordan of Winona. After dating 3...
Norman Roloff May 3, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2023 Norman Ervin Roloff, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 4, 2023, at home, with family by his side. He was 91. A resident of Cheney, Wash., Norman was born in Lind, Wash. on May 3, 1931 to Reinhold and Renetta Roloff. He leaves a daughter Kelly (John) Morgan of Renton, Wash., a daughter Jan (Jacques) Couture of Spokane, Wash., much loved grandchildren Michael and Olivia, and other cherished friends and caregivers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you m...
Cavin Seth Firestone May 25, 1995 – Jan. 21, 2023 It is with the deepest sadness we announce the death of our beloved son Cavin Seth Firestone of Cheney. Our cherished Cavin was taken in a tragic car accident on Jan. 21, 2023. He was in his Mom, Dad's and brother Tristan's thoughts at the very outset as he was conceived as a test tube baby at the University of Washington, Sept. 1994. He has been a coveted part of our lives and family since, having been born on May 25, 1995. H...
