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Richard "Ric" Wraspir lost his three-month battle with cancer on November 30, 2013 at the age of 54. He was the youngest son born to Alfred and Marilyn Wraspir on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father Alfred J. Wraspir, grandparents Louis and Louise Wraspir and Melvin and Bessie Marie Northrip. He is survived by his wife Janet, daughters Ashley and Cammie (Lorissa) Wraspir, mother Marilyn Edwards of Seattle, brothers Michael (Beverly) of O'Fallon, Mo., Jerry...
Kathy Scrupps died December 24, 2013, in Odessa. She was born April 6, 1955 in San Francisco to Timothy and Shirley Calnan. Kathy is survived by her husband Jay Scrupps at the home; three sons, Walter (and Chris) Barry, Chris (and Amber) Scrupps and Ryan (and Kelsey) Scrupps; along with five grandchildren, Brynne, Kade, Brielle, Gavin and Alma; her mother Shirley Calnan; brother Casey (and Yvonne) Calnan; four sisters, Teri (and Ben) Reihl, Shelley (and Matt) Severson, Mary...
Marie E. (Ramm) Braun died December 26, 2013, at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport at the age of 89. She was born January 12, 1924, in Odessa to Gottlob and Mary Ramm. She grew up with six sisters on a farm southeast of Odessa. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1942. On December 29, 1950, Marie married Elmer Braun, and they lived in Ritzville until they bought a farm in Deer Park. Elmer preceded her in death on May 20, 1999, and Marie moved to the Davenport Retirement Villa...
Jim Goetz died December 17, 2013 in Odessa. He was born a few miles north of Odessa on April 16, 1918. His parents were Emanual and Matilda (Almer) Goetz, known as Tillie. Jim was the oldest of five brothers and outlived all of them. He farmed most of his life on the family farm north of Marlin. He joined the Army in 1942 and while stationed in Texas met and married his wife of 71 years, L. Geraldine Smith, known as Jerry. Jim was wounded in combat in the Philippines and received the Purple Heart. After the war he returned to...
Daisy Estelle (Vaughn) Brightwell was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on August 22, 1940 to Louis Franklin and Ruth Eldora (Beaird) Vaughn. She was baptized in Wall, South Dakota at the Methodist Church in 1954. She died in the early morning on December 9, 2013. She worked for many years at the famous Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota. Her children, the loves of her life, were Donald Louis Brightwell (Donna), Ruth Christine Garcia, Duane Eddie Brightwell (Pam), Jerry Lee Brightwell (Linda) and Joseph Tom Brightwell. She is...
Virginia Esther Parn, 91, a longtime Hoquiam area resident, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. She was born June 18, 1922, in Odessa, Wash., to Jacob P. and Katherine (Lenhart) Weizel Virginia was raised on the family farm between Odessa and Ritzville. She attended school and graduated from high school in Odessa and then the Eastern Washington University in Cheney, where she earned her degree in Education. Virginia taught at Central Elementary and Lincoln Elementary Schools in...
Mary Ann Burghard was born to Henry L. and Ruth Schafer on May 2, 1922 in Ritzville, Washington. She died of pancreatic cancer on November 19, 2103. Mary Ann was raised on the Packard farm and attended Ritzville schools graduating with top honors in 1940. The love of her life, Herb, started riding her school bus when she was in the 9th grade. Herb and Mary Ann were married on August 23, 1941 enjoying 72 years together. Herb and Mary Ann were proud to raise three children in Od...
Jaineen Fairley, aged 65, of Ephrata, died Monday, October 21. A memorial will be held for her Sunday, November 3, at 2 p.m. at the meeting place of the Church of Christ, 31 Crest Drive, Ehprata....
Viola Krell passed away October 12, 2013. Viola was born November 29, 1914 in Peshastin, Washington to August and Alma Dovidit Frase. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Krell, her parents and her sister Esther Springer. She is survived by three nieces and one nephew. She is also survived by her adopted family, Bill and Leora Nixon, David and Cassie Nixon, Emily, Charlie and Aaron Nixon and Kris, Tiffany and William Hosking. At her request there will be no...
Thomas Frederick Bresee, 92, passed away on September 25, 2013 in Ontario, California. He lived in Banning, California and is survived by his wife Marilyn. He is also survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Tamara and James Feener of Chino California, and Teri and Steven Hoblick of Fullerton, California. He leaves behind four grandchildren, Carie Cruz, Courtney Hoblick McKenna, Caitlin Curtis and Thomas James Feener, and four great-grandchildren, Chloe McKenna,...
Vera L. Hardung, a long-time resident of Mesquite, passed away at home on September 10, 2013. She was born on April 21, 1920 in Leigh, Nebraska to William and Marie Ehlers. She was married for 56 years to Lavene H. Hardung who preceded her in death. Together they had three children. Raised on a cattle and wheat ranch in Eastern Washington, Vera learned the value of hard work, a love of land and the outdoors. One of her life goals was to own her own ranch. She worked diligently and was able to buy a ranch near Grand Coulee, Wa...
Stanna Lee White passed away on September 1, 2013 at Life Care Center in Ritzville, Washington after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 76 years old. Stanna was born on July 25, 1937 in Ketchikan, Alaska to her parents Agnes and Stanley Adams. Stanna spent her early years in Ketchikan, Alaska, and then moved to Coulee Dam, Washington for her junior high years. Stanna attended all four years of high school in Ritzville, Washington. While attending...
Stanna Lee White (76) died on September 1, 2013 in Ritzville. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. A Memorial Service and reception will follow immediately at Trinity UMC in Ritzville. Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory in Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements. A full obituary will run at a later date....
Vonda S. Grosshans 1941-2013. Vonda was a selfless giver, loving, caring, considerate, and compassionate, and was a friend to all who knew her. She was an amazing sister, mother, Oma, and proud military wife when she finally succumbed to her valiant two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on August 24th, 2013. Not unexpectedly, she was mentally sharp to the end and more concerned with everyone else than herself. She was proud to have celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband John H. Grosshans earlier...
Wayne Geissler died August 11, 2013, at his home in Davenport. He was born October 7, 1918, to Edward and Lena Geissler. He grew up in Odessa and attended school there. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served for over 25 years, being discharged as a Commander in the U.S. Navy. He farmed a little and drove truck for Huck’s Transfer for many years. He is survived by four children: Dianne (Dale) Cresap, Yvonne (Gary) Eyler, Robert Geissler and Jaunita (Carl) Schluneger; n...
Chris Bartalamay was born in Odessa January 26, 1969. He graduated from University High School in Spokane and from Washington State University in Pullman. He had a huge heart. He was generous and thoughtful. He had a great sense of humor, quick wit and a handsome smile. In younger years, he was outrageously adventuresome and a bit accident prone. Chris lived life, loved people, being involved with his church and music – very loud music. Survivors include his parents Tom B...
Shirley Ann Wacker Taylor died May 11, 2013 at her son’s home in Kent, Wash., at the age of 77. She was born October 29, 1935 in Moses Lake to Henry and Hilda Wacker. She was a sister to the late Verna Schafer of Odessa. She is survived by her four children, Vicki (Larry) Hughes of Phoenix, Ariz.; Sherry Tomlinson of Enumclaw; Don (Debbie) Tomlinson of Kent and Bev (Brett) Conrath of Snohomish; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may b...
Janet Aileen Fink (78) of Odessa, Washington passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. She was born November 5, 1934 in Tacoma, Washington, to Paul W. & Evelyn E. Miller. On June 27, 1953, Al & Janet were married in Puyallup and then made their home in Odessa. Loved by her family and friends throughout her community for her loving, giving spirit and her love for Jesus Christ, Janet was an active member of the Odessa Christ Lutheran Church, the Christ Lutheran Church Women, PEO, Reader’s Club, Bridge Club a...
Bud Haase died May 5, 2013 in Spokane at the age of 74. He was born August 19, 1938, in Odessa to Herbert Daniel Haase and Ella N. (Getzinger) Haase. Bud lived on the family farm until he was nine years old. At that time the family moved into Odessa. Bud lettered in basketball in high school. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1956 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Lewis. He married Judy (Graedel) in 1959 and they and had 3 children. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Besides working the family farm...
Daniel Martin Cronrath was born to Herman and Hilda (Leschensky) Cronrath February 8, 1926, in Baldwin Mills, Wis. Daniel graduated from Oconto High School June 6, 1943. On June 30, 1944, he entered the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines until being discharged at Fort Lewis, Wash., May 16, 1946. After graduating from Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, in 1950, he began his theological training at Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, graduating in January 1954. He was ordained into ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Genes...
Christy Ann Martin passed peacefully at home, near Newport Wash., surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on April 15, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was welcomed into the loving arms of her sister, Donna and her brother Neil, as well as, many friends and family who had gone before her. She was born May 10, 1952, to Walt and Helen Winter of Odessa. A self-taught artist from an early age, she has always amazed us with her endless talents. From her...
Gertrude (Trudy) Heimbigner passed away January 10, 2013 in Spokane, WA. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Harrington United Methodist Church in Harrington with Pastor Cynthia Wuts officiating. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is caring for the family....
Betty Haase, 86, was born in Odessa April 26, 1926, to Carl and Pauline Kiehn. She passed away peacefully April 1, 2013 at Emeritus Hearthstone Inn in Moses Lake. Betty was a homemaker and worked at Schmauder’s Grocery after they moved into Odessa from the family farm in 1963. In 1970, they moved to Moses Lake where she has resided since. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by her 2 daughters, Pattie (Jarrel) Anderson, Ephrata, Carlene (...
Dorothy Grening March 26, 2013, in Odessa at the age of 92. She was born in Odessa December 3, 1920, the daughter of Alfred and Trella Wagner. She had one brother, Roscoe (Ross) Wagner. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1939. After graduation she attended beauty school in Spokane, then returned to Odessa, where she remained for the rest of her life. She married Art Grening and the two were active in trapshooting and enjoyed traveling. She was a member of Heritage Church and a long-time member of the Women’s VFW A...
Eldora Viola Lesser Ball died January 10, 2013. She was born in Irby on September 29, 1918, the second child of Henry Lesser, Jr. and Mollie Walter Lesser. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1937. She married Charles Ball on May 15, 1943. The couple raised their family in Seattle. Eldora was a homemaker and Charles drove truck for Safeway. They owned and operated “Ball’s Barn,” a second-hand store and auction for 10 years. Eldora had many hobbies, including oil paint...
