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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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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 justtracy84@gmail.com.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
Benjamin L. Hunsaker, 63, a longtime resident of Salem, OR passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2022 at home in the arms of his family. Ben was born Feb. 9, 1959 in Mesa, AZ to Don E. Hunsaker and Fay Nichols, joining three sisters and a brother, he was the youngest of five children. Their family moved from Mesa to Crescent City, Calif., Eugene, Ore., Richmond, BC, and finally Cheney, Wash. Ben met DeAnna L. Lybbert there and after dating for only three months decided he wanted her for life. They began their married life June... Full story
David "Hank" Tiffany passed away on Monday, Aug. 1st at the age of 61. Hank was born in Ames, Iowa to F. H. and Dr. Lois Tiffany. After initially attending Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., he relocated to Cheney, Wash. and pursued degrees in mathematics and computer science. Whether walking through town with his cane, striking up conversations, or even shoveling snow, Hank was a familiar presence in the community. He was an active member of St Paul's Episcopal Church... Full story
Al Hasse, 90, was born in Rathdrum, Idaho in 1932, and passed on June 25, surrounded by family in Ajijc, Mexico. Al grew up in the Spokane Valley, attending Spokane Jr. Academy and Upper Columbia Academy. He took a degree in Biology from Walla Walla College, and an M.D. from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. He practiced medicine in Cheney, Wash. for over twenty years. Al Hasse was a county doctor who often made house calls. Dr. Willy Gamon and Dr. Al Hasse purchased... Full story
This, offered in loving memory of Ralph Walter Sunwold who returned to his Lord Jesus Christ on July 23, 2022 at age 76. Ralph was a loving husband, dad, grand dad, and great grandpa to the family he always cherished. Some of his life-long pals called him "Sunny" which perfectly described his approach to the challenges of life. Ralph was born Jan. 6, 1946 to Albert and Christine Miller Sunwold (both deceased) of Fairfield, Wash. He was the youngest of three children and was... Full story
Alicia Shepard of Cheney, WA passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by family. Alicia was born Juana Chavez in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Dec. 27th 1946, to Ildefonso and Maria de la Luz Chavez. As a teenager her mother moved her to Calif. to receive an education. She attended high school in Torrance, Calif., and worked as a nanny until she got married and became a mother. In 1979 her family moved from Hayward, Calif. to Spokane County. Alicia was a... Full story
Myles Joseph Dobbins, 64, went to be with the Lord July 11, 2022 at Lincoln County Hospital Davenport, WA. Myles was born Aug. 24, 1957 to JC and Betty (Hink) Dobbins. Funeral arrangements are still pending....
John Brooks passed away in his sleep on July 5, 2022, at the Cheney Care Center after battling cancer for many years. John was born on Nov. 25, 1946, in Springfield, Mo. John was in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base where he met and married Debbie Blanchard. After John was honorably discharged, they moved to St. Louis where John worked at the airport for several years before deciding to move back to the Spokane area to be closer to... Full story
Guadalupe "Lupe" Maria Cannon, 72, of Cheney, Wash. was born on Sept. 11, 1949 and passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Lupe is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Eugene M. Cannon Jr, daughter, Marilyn (Brian) Dreis and son, Eugene M. Cannon III. Grandmother "Lita" to her 5 grandchildren who she adored, Brian R. Dreis Jr. (19), Eugene M. Cannon IV (13), Isabella G. Dreis (12), Julie M. Cannon (12) and Daniel Cannon (11). In... Full story
Jewel Viola (Hall) Gilliam born July 17, 1949 in Torrance, Calif. passed away on Feb. 24, 2022 after a brief illness caused by Non-Covid complications from pneumonia. The daughter of Montie & Viola Hall, she is survived by her loving husband Craig and sons Nathan Eric Hall and Joshua Michael Hall as well as her brother and sister-in-law Montie and Paula Hall, grandchildren Sean, Emily, Rain & Chad and various nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her... Full story
Donald (Donnie) Vern Tinker, Born March 19, 1953 in Chattanooga, Tenn. suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in an accident on July 7, 2022 doing what he loved to do, riding his Vespa on the way to the movies after buying a ticket to the Cheney Rodeo. He was hit and killed instantly. He did not suffer and for that we are thankful. How do you sum up a man who was full of stories, always had holiday cheer, offered assistance whenever possible, and was overall someone who purely... Full story
Gavin Barry Morse, 38, of rural Adams County, Wash. took his final flight July 2, 2022. Gavin was born Sept. 29, 1983 in Spokane, Wash. as the youngest of four children and only son to Bruce Morse and Maribeth Benson. Gavin grew up in the Spokane area and came to the Columbia Basin as a student in the Big Bend Community College Aviation program. It was during his time at Big Bend that Gavin met the love of his life, and partner in all things, Erin Wolf, while dirt biking in... Full story
