John E. Sauer

John E. Sauer, age 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Oct. 21, 2006.

Miriam 'Peg' Kathleen Ponti

Miriam "Peg" Kathleen Ponti passed away at St. Mary Medical Center on March 6, 2007, at the age of 85.

Trena Kay Martindale Mercier Koziol

Trena Kay Martindale Mercier Koziol was born July 29, 1955. Trena left this life to the arms of our Lord, July 24 after a most courageous battle with cancer.

Charles Alan Kendall

Charles Alan Kendall, 68, longtime Royal Slope resident died in his home Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Charles was born November 22, 1941 in Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho to Roy Lionel Kendall and Marion Estella (Moffitt) Kendall.

James Harold Marlatt

May 11, 1927 - July 4, 2015

May 11, 1927 - July 4, 2015

Phyllis Lybbert

Phyllis Rose Lybbert, age 55, passed away October 15, 2011.

James Parkinson

James Melvin Parkinson, 83, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello.

Jay Ryder Griffin

March 7, 1940 - July 20, 2022

Jay Ryder Griffin, 82, of Prosser, passed away at Prosser Memorial Hospital on July 22, 2022.

Private funeral, public memorial later set for Joseph Lowery

ATLANTA (AP) — A small, private funeral service for the Rev. Joseph E. Lowery will be held this week out of concerns about the coronavirus, but a large public memorial for the civil rights leader will be held this fall, family members said Tuesday.

Cremated human remains found in California after theft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California coastal cleanup crew ended nine months of anguish for a grieving family with the discovery of cremated remains that had been in a van that was stolen before a funeral service.

Cremated human remains found in California after theft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California coastal cleanup crew ended nine months of anguish for a grieving family with the discovery of cremated remains that had been in a van that was stolen before a funeral service.

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BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — The priest gave a final benediction. There were no flowers, no embraces. Francesca Steffanoni and her mother hurried away from Bergamo’s main cemetery, their furtive farewell lasting no more than 5 minutes.

Funeral for Rayshard Brooks to be held at MLK's church

ATLANTA (AP) — Rayshard Brooks, who was fatally shot by a police officer, is to be remembered Tuesday at the church in Atlanta where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.

Funeral for Rayshard Brooks to be held at MLK's church

ATLANTA (AP) — Rayshard Brooks, who was fatally shot by a police officer, is to be remembered Tuesday at the church in Atlanta where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.

Philip Jacob 'Jack' Steffler

Philip Jacob “Jack” Steffler, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, was taken all too soon from this world on July 25, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake. He was surrounded by loved ones and his loving wife, Ora was at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Rose Street Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1036 W. Rose Street with Bishop Don Tucker conducting. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at

Willadene (Willie) Livingston

Willadene (Willie) Livingston, a long time resident of Othello, WA, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 15th.   Born on April 6th, 1925 near Fairbury Nebraska, she was the youngest of five siblings.  After moving to Powell, Wyoming with her family, she met E.J. (Mike) Livingston who was serving in the area for the CCC.  They married in Tacoma in 1945 where Willie finished nursing school and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse while Mike served in the Marines during the War. Their first child, Sally Ann, was born in Tacoma.  They soon moved to Huntsville, TX, where Mike completed college while Willie worked at the local hospital.  Their second child, Michael Elwyn, was born in Huntsville before the family returned to Washington State in the mid fifties. Mike's work for Peoples National Bank took them to the Soap Lake and Ephrata area and the family settled in Othello in 1956.  Willie enjoyed being a mother and homemaker, and they had their third child, Lisa Marie here.  She also enjoyed playing a lot of bridge and hosting parties at the family home.  After Mike passed away in 1968, Willie worked at Othello Community Hospital and also volunteered with many Red Cross blood drives.  Her passion for reading led her to serve on the local library board.  Family was the center of her world.  Her daughter, Sally Elmore (Dan), preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by her son, Michael Livingston (Jana) and daughter Lisa Livingston.  Her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, include Danielle Duty, Erin Meyer, Brandon Livingston, Brianne Cardenas, Brittney Livingston and Alexandra Livingston and eight great-grandchildren.  The family would like to extend their gratitude to Uvaldina Escamilla for her gentle care of Willie during the past year.  The support and services of Assured Hospice is also much appreciated.   A private service was held on Saturday, July 21st at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello.  The family asks that you consider donations to the Friends of the Othello Library, 101 E. Main St., Othello, WA 99344.  Funeral arrangements were handled by Danekas Funeral Home.

Maria K. Janzen

Maria K. Janzen (47) was a happy go lucky, live your life kinda gal. Like her father, no one was a stranger; she treated everyone like a long lost friend. Her greatest gift in life was always trying to help people and animals. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother; doing all she could to support, love and protect those she loved. To her friends and family, her laughter was her trademark. You could hear it anywhere and know who it was without even seeing her. Although it will be a little quieter around here; it will be that much louder in heaven. Maria Kay Janzen entered this world on July 23, 1965 to Herb and Terry Janzen in Ritzville, WA. She was the youngest of six children. To us, she was Gia and sometimes the Gia Monster. She died unexpectedly on the early morning of November 6th, 2012 in Ritzville. She grew up in Ritzville and graduated from Ritzville High School in 1983. On September 28 , 1983, Maria and Duane welcomed their daughter Nicole Bailes into their lives. Maria married Duane Bailes on October 24, 1984 in Portland, OR. Maria and Duane were married 9 years. In 1993 Maria met Simon Tedrow, they were married on December 1, 1996. They were married for 3 years. Maria would then live the rest of her days in Ritzville, WA. On May 5, 2000 she met Mark Anderson and together they were raising his daughter Hannah. They continued their life together until her untimely death. She leaves behind a loving daughter, Nicole Bailes and future son in law, Mike Stromberger; two grandchildren: Taylor Davey and Jonathan Stromberger; her parents: Herb and Terry Janzen, sisters: Chris (Roger) Smith and Debi (Thomas) Balfe; brothers: Orris (Teresa) Janzen and Leslie (Carolyn) Janzen; many nieces, nephew; her companion Mark Anderson and his daughter Hannah Anderson. She was preceded in death by her brother: Ronald Janzen and grandparents: Peter and Mary Janzen. Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday November 17, 2012 at Danekas Funeral Home 207 E Main in Ritzville at 11:00 a.m.. Private inurnment is planned at Ritzville Memorial cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Maria K Janzen Memorial Fund, for her grandchildren, at any US Bank. Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory-Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements.

Wayne Douglas Gander

Wayne D. Gander, residing at the Pine View Alzheimer’s Facility and a former Cheney, Washington, resident died Wednesday evening, December 30, 2009, at the Hospice House in Spokane Washington.  Wayne was born at Leahy Junction, Northeast of Coulee City, Washington April 15, 1925 to Nathan and Claribel Gander. He graduated from Coulee City High school and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946. He spent his tour of duty at Fort Lewis, Washington.  Wayne worked for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service in Ephrata, Washington and later as office manager in Othello. Resulting from budget constraints in 1967 the Othello ASCS office was permanently closed. After seventeen years of service there, Wayne embarked upon a new profession and moved to Cheney, Washington in February of 1968. He was the Farmers Insurance Agent for many years. He also worked full-time at Lakeland Village, and later retired from Eastern Washington University in 1987 as a janitorial supervisor. Wayne was an avid rock hound, and he spent much time digging for and discovering many interesting rocks from all over the country. He loved the outdoors and spent lots of time working in the yard and tending to the many varieties of flowers that he and his wife Agnes of thirty years loved so dearly. He and his present wife, Pat, have also had many memorable experiences for the past seventeen years traveling and enjoying their beautiful home and yard in Spangle, and in the Spokane Valley. Two years ago, Wayne and Pat moved to the Evergreen Fountains Senior Living Community in the Spokane Valley. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Virginia, and wife Agnes. He is survived by his wife Pat and her three children, Gary, Patti, & Bob; three children from a prior marriage, Lawana Sellers of Spokane Valley, Russell of Aurora, Colorado, & Jeff (Jonie) of Colbert, his brother, Willis Dodge, of Tacoma, three stepchildren, John Goodrich (Jan) of Liberty Lake, Jim Goodrich (Virginia) of Cheney, and Deborah Chittenden of Soap Lake, including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Cheney Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. A Funeral Service was held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2536 North 6th, Cheney, Washington.

Glenn James Perrins

Glenn James Perrins, 68, passed away October 18, 2013, after a four-year battle with cancer. He lived a life of faith, love and commitment and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.