- FLOCH, Donna "Dege" Galles
Dege was born to Emily M. Kerr and Herman "Butch" Galles October 5, 1935. She graduated Clarkston High School in 1953. She is survived by her daughters Jannette Ryker of Twin Valley Minnesota, and Patsy Meehan of Denver Colorado. Also a son, Bill Meehan of Mount Lake Terrace Washington, grandson Noah of Spokane Washington and great grandson Andrew Ryker. Dege is also survived by her sister Bette Lynch of Clarkston Washington and her children: Scott, Mark, Tim and Darby Lynch.She married Richard Meehan of Clarkston and they divorced. Later Dege married Don Floch of Clarkston Washington and they spent 20 some wonderful years as best friends traveling the US west to east and border to border. She bought a house in Ajo Arizona, joined an archeology group and began the most wonderful adventures of her life hiking, looking for rocks, ancient villages, and petroglyphs. Her children were the loves of her life. She volunteered years at grade schools they attended. Dege also helped Clarkston's Holy Family and St John Vianney Alter Societies. She was a member of Ajo's Catholic daughters.The hundreds of friends she met in life made her life adventure a blessed joy. Now she's off to an unknown adventure. Maybe the mystery of the meaning of petroglyphs will be explained.A rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday evening January 8th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. The funeral will be held at the church at 11:00am on Friday January 9th 2008.The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations are made to the Union Gospel Mission in Spokane Washington.Published on 1/6/2009Notices » Obituaries » link to this Printer Friendly
 - JENNINGS, Hazel "Norene"
- Passed away quietly on January 1, 2009. She and her twin brother Lawrence were born November 1, 1915 at Liberty Lake, WA and was a lifelong resident of the Spokane area. She was vice president of the Navy Wives Club during WWII. She loved square dancing with her husband Ed and enjoyed playing pinochle with family and friends. She started hand quilting after her children were grown and made many beautiful quilts. She loved solving crossword puzzles. She is survived by sisters: Neldra Christopherson of Liberty Lake and Laurel Edward of Spokane Valley: children: Edward and Jerry Jennings of Spokane, Beverly and Doyle Reeves of Wenatchee, David and Diana Jennings of Spokane, Jane and James Hansen of Richland, Colleen Nelson of Marysville WA, Patricia and Bradley Martin of Liberty Lake and Roy and Debra Jennings of Spokane Valley, as well as 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grand-children. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. with a Funeral Service to begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please sign Norene's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.
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- McKNIGHT, Kimberly Ann
- On January 1, 2009 Kimberly Ann McKnight passed away after a short illness. Kimberly was a 20 year resident of Spokane, Washington and worked as a CNA. Kim was born in Browning, Montana but was raised in Vaughn and graduated from Glendive H.S. in 1980. Kim is survived by three brothers Richard of Calgary, Canada, Donald of Havre, Montana, and Kelly of Mesa, Arizona and by her sister Michelle Caldwell of Fort Shaw, Montana. She is also survived by her companion Johnny "Rick" Seivers of Spokane and numerous nieces and nephews. Kim was preceded in death by her father Richard McKnight, mother Jeanette Aafedt, sister Lucinda Claussen, and brother Douglas McKnight. There is a celebration of Kim's life planned for April in Spokane, Washington.
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- SPOKANE, WA
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- TIPKE, Lydia A.
(Age 98)
Born on April 22, 1910 in Kennewick, WA; entered into rest January 1, 2009 in Spokane, WA. She was a longtime Spokane area resident. Lydia is survived by her daughter, Carol Lewis of Mead, WA; sons, Don Tipke of Spokane and James Tipke of Colorado; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, George Tipke in April 1982. Lydia was a longtime member and volunteer at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She worked as a cook for Mead School District for many years becoming known by the school kids as "Ma". Lydia later retired from Mead School District as Food Service Supervisor. Visitation will be held on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA. Interment will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Fairmount Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12 Noon at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St., Spokane, WA. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and/or the Union Gospel Mission.Published on 1/6/2009Notices » Obituaries » link to this Printer Friendly
- SAINT, Evelyn Leota
- (Age 88)
- Graduating to Heaven on December 29, 2008, known and loved by many as Evie will always be loved and greatly missed by her family and friends. Born in Lyons, Kansas on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1920, Evelyn Stewart, the daughter of William and Blanche Stewart spent her early years in Kansas with brothers Jimmy and Harold. At the age of 19, she met and married Lawrence J. Saint and treasured 59 years of marriage until his death in 1999. She most assuredly is now having a glorious reunion with her husband and sons, Larry and Curtis Saint.
- Evelyn is survived by her daughter Jan Haffner and husband Rick of Spokane, Washington, granddaughter Shalin; granddaughter Becky Sandero and her husband Dan and great-grandson Cooper of Spokane. Residing in Atlanta, Georgia is grandson Jeremiah Haffner and his wife Becca and great-grandson Hilkiah. Residing in Portland, Maine is granddaughter Lori Travis and husband Keith. A daughter, Joyce Boyce and husband Roland of Alexandria, Minnesota; grandson Ryan Boyce of Rockford, Illinois; granddaughter Alana Balch and her husband Cory and two great-grandsons, Easton and Myles of Plano, Texas.
- Evelyn was highly regarded for her praying spirit, kindness, generosity, dedication to God and her church family. In addition to being a devoted wife, loving mother, she was a gentle and caring grandmother and great-grandmother whose spirit of strength and support will be greatly missed by each and every one of her family and many friends at Avalon Care Center in Spokane. Her family wishes to acknowledge the loving care she received while living there.
- A Memorial Service in Evelyn's honor will be held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Hills Fellowship Church, 207 E. Lincoln Rd in Spokane, WA. All who knew her and loved Evelyn are warmly invited to attend. SPOKANE CREMATION & BURIAL SERVICES, SPOKANE, WA.
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- HILLEY, Sharon Ruth
Born May 31, 1939 in Spokane, WA. Passed away December 28, 2008. Survived by her daughter Shannon Hall and three grandchildren (Renn, Lauryn, KayCie), brother Gerald Powers and wife Elaine Powers and numerous friends. A celebration of her life will be held January 10, 2009, 11:30 am at 13492 Bighorn Canyon Rd., Rathdrum, ID, Golden Spike Estate Rec Room. |
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- RILEY, Daniel Charles
- July 9, 1957 - December 25, 2008
- Daniel C. Riley entered into rest on Christmas day.
- Dan had been battling cancer for over a year, but now he is no longer in pain. Dan graduated from Mead Senior High School, in 1976 and several years later moved to Oregon where he did financial work. His last residence was in Tigard, Oregon where he was a loan officer. Dan was survived by his three brothers, Bill Riley, Ron Riley and Tim Riley, his sister Sandy Riley, sister-in-law Christina Riley and nieces and nephews, Mariah Riley, Alex Riley, Tia Overhoff, and Ryley Overhoff.
- Please come celebrate Dan Riley's life on J anuary 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Spokane County Club.
- He will be missed deeply by all who knew him.
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 - BURNETT, Lou R.
- (Age 92)
- Was born October 1, 1916, in Crystal Township, Tama County, Iowa. She went home to be with her Lord on December 21, 2008, in Spokane, WA. Lou was a member of San Marcos Lutheran Church in San Marcos, CA. She retired from a career in Data Processing and was a pioneer in computer operation at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Burnett, brother George Rohwer, and sister Hilda Steiert. She is survived by her sister Eldora Agena, of Sun City, AZ; son Grant (Brenda) Burnett, of Escondido, CA; daughter Linda Morgan (Tom) Pitschka of Spokane, WA; granddaughter Elizabeth (Andrew) Baze, of Bellevue, WA; grandson Joel Morgan of Spokane, WA; granddaughter Allison Burnett, of Monterey, CA; and grandson Grant Burnett Jr, of Escondido, CA. Family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of choice.
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- BURRAGE, Shirley Anne
(Age 74)
Of Sandpoint, ID, Newport, WA and lately of Ocean Shores Washington, passed away December 17, 2008 at her home in Ocean Shores. Shirley spent a lifetime helping children through her work in international adoption and counseling. She is survived by her children Kathy Burrage of Montana, Lora Jean Parks of Anchorage, Jim Burrage of Puyallup WA and Andrew Burrage of Aberdeen WA, and several other adopted children. She is preceded in death by her son Mical Shane Burrage. Published on 1/6/2009Notices » Obituaries » link to this Printer Friendly
