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Harold "Sam" Schneider, 77, of Davenport, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 8, 2026, with his wife of 55 years by his side. Sam was born on June 30, 1948, in Davenport to Harry and Marge (Knack) Schneider. Sam attended school in Davenport, where he participated in FFA and showed steers, though most of his time was spent working on the family farm. He graduated in 1966. After high school, Sam worked for a short time at a gas station in Spokane, where he met the...
Lizann June Hink, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Virgina Mason Hospital in Seattle, Wash. Born on Sept.19,1958, in Odessa, Wash. Lizann was the daughter of Lamar and Marlene (Scrupps) Homberg of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa Schools and graduated with the Class of 1977. Lizann married Wilford (Shorty) Hink on June 11, 1977, and together they welcomed their two boys Jeremy and Josh. Lizann started working at the Kittitas School...
Ruth Sieverkropp Kendall, age 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Puyallup, Washin., she lived as a devoted housewife and cherished member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school and leading kids in Christmas caroling. Her children meant everything to her-she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth treasured memories of her father, brothers, and growing up in Washington, embracing a life of...
Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick Sept. 1, 1962 –Jan. 10, 2026 Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick, 63, of Chewelah, Wash., passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Brad was born on Sep.1, 1962, in Spokane, Wash., to Ronald Eugene and Shirley Ann Frederick. He grew up in Odessa, Wash., where he attended school and earned his high school diploma. He later continued his education at Spokane Community C...
Bernita "Bea" Aurelia Teel Sept. 19, 1927- Jan. 1, 2026 Bea was born in Havre, Montana, the daughter of Henrietta and Bernard Robeck. She had three brothers: Robert, Clinton and George. At the age of 13 her family moved to Everett, Wash. One of the hardest things for Bea to adjust to was going to school with over 100 students in her grade, when she came from a little country school with less then 10 students. She graduated from Everett High School and then the University of...
Myrl Winton Miller Mar. 20, 1945 - Dec. 11, 2025 Myrl Winton Miller, 80, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. He was born March 20, 1945, in Spokane Wash., to Fred and Catherine Miller. The Miller family later moved to Davenport, Wash., where Myrl attended school. Myrl married the love of his live and best friend, Mary Estelle Finch, in 1964. They were together for 61 years, they built a beautiful life Rooted in faith, family and hard work. They began raising their family in Davenport,...
Davida Judy Renner June 2, 1938 – Dec. 9, 2025 Davida Judy Renner passed away Dec. 9, 2025. She was born June 2, 1938, to Dave and Gertie (Kanzler) Weber on the family farm 14 miles southeast of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa schools, graduating high school in 1956. She then married Cecil Schell with whom she had four children. After a divorce in 1975, she moved to Ritzville. Judy married Walt Renner in 1978 and together they farmed until his death in 1997. Judy worked m...
Terry Goodman Jan. 10, 1945 - Dec. 24, 2025 Terry Goodman, age 80, of Lewiston, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilbur, Wash., on Jan. 10, 1945, to Lloyd and Lila Goodman, Terry lived a life rooted in faith, service, and integrity. After being drafted in 1966, he proudly served four years of active and reserve duty with the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he graduated from Eastern Washington College in Cheney. On Aug....
Beverly (Bev) Strate Nov. 10, 1949 – Dec. 5, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly (Bev) Strate on Dec. 5, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Bev was born in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 10, 1949 to Lumarion (Luby) and Lenore (Pete) Jurgensen. Her father relocated to Davenport when Bev was around 10. She attended Davenport High School, graduating in 1968. Bev loved being a Davenport Gorilla – she was chosen as Miss Davenport and was very act...
Jamie Eugene Schorzman May 17, 1978- Nov. 25, 2025. Jamie Eugene Schorzman was born in Spokane, Wash. on May 17, 1978 to his parents Randy Schorzman and Sue Weishaar both of Odessa, Wash. Jamie grew up a typical happy country kid with his older brother Bart as they split time between Spokane and Odessa. Jamie loved riding 4-wheelers & motorcycles, shooting guns, driving tractors, wheat trucks, and combines on the farm, hot summer days boating with family on Lake Roosevelt,...
Christian “Chris’ C. Rosman passed away on Dec. 7, 2025 at his home in Wilbur, Wash. Chris was born on April 22, 1944 in Davenport, Wash. Services will be announced at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Rosman family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family....
Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins June 19, 1963- Nov. 28, 2025 Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins, 62, previously of Harrington, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2025. Born June 19, 1963, in Spokane, Wash. and grew up in Bagley, Minnesota. Jan dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in healthcare. She was exceptionally talented and had a gift for music-able to pick up any instrument and teach herself to play. Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myles...
Marjorie Clark Huddle Nov. 9, 2025 Marjie passed away peacefully in her daughter's arms on Nov. 9, 2025, at her home in Kirkland, Wash. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Blume (fiancée, Frank Bergen), daughter/niece, Sidney Knapp Pepple (Randy), four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her sister Judy Clark Scrupps (Lorus), as well as, cousins, nieces, nephews and good friends too many to count. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Huddle and husband,...
Claudia Sybil Warwick July 31, 1942- Nov. 16, 2025 Claudia's work on earth was complete, and she was called home to glory on Nov. 16, 2025. She was born July 31, 1942, in Odessa, Wash. to Leon and Dorothy Dobson. Throughout her childhood she lived in Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Othello and Spokane where she graduated from West Valley High School in 1960. She attended two years of college at Central Washington University before getting married to Edward Dooley. She had three...
Dawn Marie Prosser-Bennett Feb.6, 1966 - Nov.6, 2025 Dawn Marie Prosser-Bennett was born to Jo-Ellen and Dennis Prosser on Feb. 6, 1966. She spent her youth soaking in the sun on the beaches of Lake Coeur D'Alene, and playing in the Ponderosa Pines neighborhood of Post Falls with her friends and sister. After school she found love in her early twenties when she met her husband of 35 years John Bennett. Soon after, they started a family of their very own and settled in Reardan,...
Joyce Lee Nonnemacher Feb. 23, 1937 – Oct. 30, 2025 Joyce Lee Nonnemacher was born on Feb. 23, 1937, in Reardan, Wash., to Casper (Casey) and Elva Heldstab. She was raised on the Heldstab family farm, which her family established in 1882, near Gravelle. She graduated from Reardan High School in 1955. After attending Kinman Business University, Joyce married the love of her life, Frank E. Nonnemacher, on April 6, 1956, in Spokane, Wash. Together they built a life rooted in h...
JoAnna Thompson April 29, 1931-Oct. 27, 2025 JoAnna (94) passed away peacefully at 1:45am on Oct. 27, 2025 in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born on April 29, 1931 in Nampa, ID to Earl and Elda Arzt, though everyone remembers her loving stepfather Orval Lyle as her dad. She married Clinton (Bud) Thompson on Nov. 12, 1949 in Colville, Wash. They moved to Odessa, Wash. in 1953 and became part owners of Empire Electric with Bud as an electrician and JoAnna the bookkeeper. She also...
Melvin G. Janke Jan. 15, 1937 – Sept. 30, 2025 Melvin passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2025 in Davenport, Wash. with his 3 adult children by his side. Dad was born Jan. 15, 1937 in Davenport, Wash. to Fred and Emma Janke. He was the youngest of three children. Dad was raised on a farm west of Davenport near Rocklyn until the age of six when Grandpa made the decision to move into town. Dad married Mom (Sandra Wright) on Aug. 27, 1955 at the Hitching Post Chapel in Coeur d...
Karen Lynn Rudert Sept. 9, 1959 – Oct. 13, 2025 Karen Lynn Rudert of the Spokane Reservation passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 13, 2025, at the age of 66. She was in the home she lovingly designed, overlooking the Columbia River and surrounded by her children. For over three years, Karen lived with a rare and aggressive central nervous system melanoma, defying all medical expectations with grace, courage, and quiet tenacity. Though her prognosis was measured in w...
Corrine Schuh June 21, 1933 - Oct. 11, 2025 Corrine Schuh passed away on Oct. 11, 2025 at the age of 92 in Odessa, Wash. where she resided. She was born on June 21, 1933 in Odessa to Ed and Helen Borgens. She graduated from Harrington High School in 1951. She was married to Donald Schuh on Dec. 12, 1952. She was member of the Heritage Church in Odessa. Corrine was very active in her church and very supportive of the many organizations in Odessa, always contributing baked...
Gale B. Mangis Sept. 12, 1933 to Sept. 30, 2025 Gale B. Mangis died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. He was born Sept. 12, 1933, in Creston, Wash., to Fred Anderson and Mae Gertrude Mangis. Gale is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Griffith Mangis; grandson, Kyle Scott Mangis; brothers, Gerald (Merleen) Mangis and Jess (Fran) Mangis; and sisters, Lorene (Tony) Brown, Doris (Paul) Douglas and Ethel (Jack) Sterett. Gale leaves behind three children,...
Michael Williams Aug. 8, 1975- July 23, 2025 It is with great sadness and joyful gratitude that we announce the passing of Michael Williams who is now at home with the Lord. He went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025, with his loving wife, Tara at his side. Michael Williams was born on Aug. 8, 1975, in Wenatchee, Wash. to Susan and Steven Williams. He grew up with loving care of his mother and as big brother to Ian and Andrew. His love for creating culinary delights began...
Catherine Ann (Groh) Frederick July 8, 1960 – Sept. 10, 2025 Catherine (Cathie) Ann (Groh) Frederick, a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Chewelah, Wash. on Sept. 10, 2025 after a saddening battle with ALS. Up until the end, Cathie showed gratitude, joy, love, and compassion towards her family, friends and animals. Cathie was born in Spokane, Wash. on July 8, 1960 and grew up in Odessa, Wash. She was a devoted wife to her h...
Barbara Elise Rodgers nee Eickhorst Nov. 20, 1945- Sept. 9, 2025 Our beloved Mother and wife, Barbara Elise Rodgers nee Eickhorst, born Nov. 20, 1945, in Berwyn Illinois. She was the granddaughter of Fred and Lillian (Downer) Eickhorst and Lud and Josephine (Sedlacek) Ehrenberger. Daughter of Ralph and Elsie (Ehrenberger) Eickhorst. Raised in the Lombard area. She married James Johnson in June 1964 in Lombard Illinois in which 3 children were born, Jason, Douglas and Laurie Johnson. The family moved to Big Fork, Montana in...
Dorene Sue (Flaming) Claassen June 20, 1948 – Oct. 5, 2025 Dorene Sue (Flaming) Claassen, 77, passed away on Oct. 5, 2025, in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born June 20, 1948, in Goessel, Kansas, the oldest child of Theodore B. and Frieda (Schmidt) Flaming. Dorene was raised on the family farm near Goessel. She graduated from Goessel High School in 1966. As a teen she was baptized and became a member of Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, Goessel. Dorene attended Bethel College, K...
