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A proud member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Nation, John E. Graham Sr., 67, died at his Grand Coulee, Wash., home during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 16, 2013, following a courageous battle with the rare ailment amyloidosis. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Hazel Graham-Shopbell on February 5, 1946, following his graduation from high school John served in West Germany with the United States Army. On August 26, 1995, John married his soul-mate JoAnn Butler in Federal Way, Wash. He... Full story
Vicki Oliver passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the ever present comfort of her husband Jim. Vicki was born July 8, 1942, in San Jose, Calif., to Geary and Frances VanArtsdalen. On Dec. 6, 1958, she wed James T. Oliver and they were married 54 years. Born to them in California were four sons: Geary (Lynette), Jim (Lavonne), Jon (Valerie) and Joe (Katrina). They made their home in many different areas of central coastal California before Vicki insisted on a change and they moved to Electric City in 1975. She and Jim finished raising... Full story
Daniel Raymond McDermott, age 51, rode into the sunset Friday, March 8, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He joins his father, Sham McDermott. Dan’s love of the outdoors -- hiking, camping and fishing with family and friends -- was second only to the freedom he experienced exploring the open road on his Harley Davidson. He was a great friend, a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers’ fan and hero to his lifelong canine companions. Those who knew Dan would say his wit and sense of humor were leg... Full story
Flora Elizabeth, “Lally” Dunlap, née Brim (83), passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. She died after suffering strokes and seizures in the same Elmer City, Washington home she helped her father construct in 1947. Born August 23, 1929, in Kirkland, Wash., to Charles Richard and Flora Harriet Brim, she graduated from Mason City High School in 1947. Lally attended Washington State University for two years. On May 29, 1949, she marr... Full story
Jesse G. Storey, Grand Coulee, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Valley Care Center in Okanogan. Jesse was the second son of Harold V. and Mary Seresun Storey, born August 9, 1929, in Seattle, Wash. He grew up in Seattle and moved to Grand Coulee to live with his uncle and aunt during his high school years. He graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1949. He was a school bus driver and did maintenance for the Grand Coulee Dam School District for much of his career. He was a volunteer fireman until he retired and was also an... Full story
Francis “Franco” Lee Swan, age 59, a lifelong resident of Inchelium, Wash., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Inchelium at his home. Franco was born on July 20, 1953, in Inchelium the son of Corbett and Mildred (Meusy) Swan Sr. He began school at St. Mary’s Mission School in Omak and after two years transferred to Inchelium where he completed his education. Franco graduated from Inchelium High School in 1971. He then entered the U.S. Marines and served for three years before returning to... Full story
Michael Wade Rounds I (68) met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face at 10:59 p.m., on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 when he left this world from Spokane’s Deaconess Hospital. Michael’s beloved wife Rachel and their family were by his side to witness Michael’s Home-going. The only son of Edwin Bud & Josephine Louise (Landergreen) Rounds, Michael was born September 24, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. Twenty-two years to the day that he entered this world, Michael received his best-ever birthday gift,... Full story
A memorial celebration of life for Laurel G. “Gerry” Beck will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Gerry passed away the third weekend of January, 2013.... Full story
Raymond Lee Roysdon (Lewis) “Lee” passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was surrounded by many friends who considered Lee family. Lee was born to Otis Raymond Roysdon and Isabelle Roysdon on March 6, 1927, in Red Lodge, Mont. He grew up on a farm with his mother and stepfather C.A. Lewis, in the Del Rio area just north of Grand Coulee. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lee often loved to recount his many fond memories of growing up in the Gra... Full story
Hazel Margaret Foster, 77, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully from Grand Coulee, Washington’s Coulee Medical Center, with her daughter by her side in the afternoon of Monday, February 4, 2013. Born in Inchelium, Wash., the daughter of Forest and Agnes (Marchand) Butler; Hazel entered this world November 7, 1935. A life-long member of the Roman Catholic Church, Hazel was always very proud of her Native American heritage. On November 9, 1960, Hazel married her soul-mate A... Full story
During the early morning of Saturday, February 9, 2013, in Nespelem, Washington, Alton Everett “Al” Foster, 89, took hold of his beloved Hazel’s hand and together they walked to their eternal home. Al began this life’s journey in the Vancouver, BC, Canada, home of Robert Clayton and Edna Pearl (Chugg) Foster on August 13, 1923. Growing up in the Seattle, Washington, area, Al was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and served during World War II with the United States Army as a crimina... Full story
Harold M. Portch, 103, passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane February 1, 2013. He was born October 18, 1909, in Wilbur, Wash., to pioneer families, William A. and Katherine (Kunz) Portch. He graduated from Almira High School in 1927 and attended Gonzaga University in 1929. He returned to Almira and went to work for the Almira Market Co. He was later manager then owner of the market retiring in 1977. Harold was a charter member of the Almira Lions Club. He was Chief of the Almira Fire Dep... Full story
Feb. 13, 1955 - Sept. 19, 2012 Friends and Family Are Invited To The Headstone Setting Services for Teila on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 11 am. at Spring Canyon Cemetery... Full story
Michael Wade Rounds I, 68, met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face at 10:59 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, when he left this world from Spokane’s Deaconess Hospital. Michael’s beloved wife – Rachel and their family were by his side to witness Michael’s Home-going. The only son of Edwin Bud and Josephine Louise (Landergreen) Rounds, Michael was born September 24, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. Twenty-two years to the day that he entered this world, Michael received his best ever birthda... Full story
Daniel Jerome Klug passed away at home in his sleep after a terrific battle with cancer on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. He was born October 1, 1952, in Clintonville, Wisc. He grew up in the Weyauwega area of Wisconsin where he loved hunting and fishing with his many cousins and friends. This love would continue throughout his life. After graduation from high school, Dan joined the Coast Guard and served six years on the Madrona which was an ice breaker and buoy tender. From the Coast Guard, Dan made... Full story
December 21, 2012, wasn’t the end of the world as we know it, but it was the end of this world for Arthur T. “Ted” Winiecki, 87, of Virginia, Minn., dying that Friday, at Virginia Regional Medical Center from an intra- cranial hemorrhage. Ted was born February 1, 1925, in Raymond, Wash., the youngest of 10 children of Tadeus and Frieda Winiecki. He graduated from Raymond High School before entering the Navy in 1943. Ted served as an electrician’s mate aboard the U.S.S. Kwajalein, an aircraf... Full story
Harold M. Portch, 103, passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane February 1, 2013. Vigil services will be held Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m., at St. Augustine Church, 19th and Bernard in Spokane, with Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 8 at 10 a.m., officiated by St. Augustine Pastor, Fr. Robert McNeese and Harold’s grandson, Fr. Robert Irwin. Luncheon at the Parish Center will follow. Interment is at the Sherman Cemetery in Wilbur at 3 p.m., on Friday. In lieu of flowers, m... Full story
All are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Bob’s life to be held in the Community Presbyterian Church, 11 NE Cole, Wilbur, Washington at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Graveside interment services for Bob will take place at a later date in the Waitsburg, Washington Cemetery. Bob Orland “Bob” Estes was born in Starbuck, Wash., on March 21, 1927, the eighth and final child of Thomas Patrick and Goldie (Schoonover) Estes. On January 20, 2013, his loving wife Marie by his side, Bob, 85, l... Full story
Hazel Margaret Foster, 77, loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully from Grand Coulee, Washington’s Coulee Medical Center, with her daughter by her side in the afternoon of Monday, February 4, 2013. Born in Inchelium, Wash., the daughter of Forest and Agnes (Marchand) Butler; Hazel entered this world November 7, 1935. A life long member of the Roman Catholic Church, Hazel was always very proud of her Native American heritage. On November 9, 1960, Hazel married her soul-mate A... Full story
Laurel G. “‘Gerry” Beck, Gerry aka: “Tootie” to her family, 89, was born February 26, 1923, in Cathay, N.D., to Hjalmer “Jonie” and Hulda Stokes. She passed away from her Grand Coulee, Washington home into the arms of her Lord Jesus the third weekend of January, 2013. Eleven-year-old Gerry moved with her family from North Dakota to Grand Coulee, Washington, in 1934 and graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1940. A longtime member of Grand Coulee’s Zion Lutheran Church, Gerry wore seve... Full story
Bertha Ann Mustard, 80, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She was in the arms of her daughter Mary at the time of her passing. Bertha was born to Otto Clinton Mustard and Margaret Mae (Novotne) Mustard on September 17, 1932, in Lewiston, Idaho, one 12 children. Bertha often loved to recount her many fond memories of growing up in Lincoln, Washington, where everyone was family. Bertha came to Nespelem, Washington, in 1951, after meeting... Full story
On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, Clarence “Lee” Chafin II left his earthly body and flew to the heavens to join his family that went before him after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56 years old. Lee was born to Clarence and Alta Chafin on May 13, 1956, in Weisbaden, Germany, and was the youngest of three children. His father Clarence was an active military man and the family soon moved from Germany, back to the United States to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, then to Miami, Okl... Full story
December 21, 2012, wasn’t the end of the world as we know it, but it was the end of this world for Arthur T. “Ted” Winiecki, 87, of Virginia, Minn., dying that Friday, at Virginia Regional Medical Center from an intracranial hemorrhage. Ted was born February 1, 1925, in Raymond, Wash., the youngest of 10 children of Tadeus and Frieda Winiecki. He graduated from Raymond High School before entering the Navy in 1943. Ted served as an electrician’s mate aboard the U.S.S. Kwajalein, an aircraf... Full story
Laurel Geraldine Beck (Stokes) passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. A complete obituary and pending services will be in an upcoming Star issue.... Full story
Sharon Ann “KIST” Redthunder’s obituary mistakenly listed her brother Martin Comedown (and Sherry) as having predeceased Sharon. Sharon’s family wishes to assure their many family and friends that KIST is also survived by Martin and Sherry Comedown.... Full story