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There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will... Full story
Barbara "Bobbi" Jean Cole
With extreme sadness we said goodbye to Barbara Jean Cole, lovingly known as "Bobbi", who passed peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 11:50 a.m. in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Barbara was born in... Full story
Kenneth H. Bowman
Kenneth H. Bowman, 86, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. He instructed us "NO LONG-WINDED OBITUARY!" We were told to say "the old fart was here and now he is gone!" His dry sense of humor kept us... Full story
Vonna Lee Harrison
Vonna Lee Harrison, 76, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Spokane, Washington from pancreatic cancer. She was born in Tonasket, Washington September 28, 1942, to the late Sidney Lloyd... Full story
Allan J. Graham
Allan Graham, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2018, in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada, on March 30, 1930. He was raised in Windsor, Ontario, and, in 1952, j... Full story
Randall Henry Bjorklund
It is with great sadness that the family of Randall Henry Bjorklund announces his passing after a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's and the recent discovery of a glioblastoma brain tumor. Randy... Full story
Beverly Jean Carlson Morin
Beverly Jean Carlson Morin, 83, was born to Ed Carlson and Sadie Desautel at home near Disautel, Washington, on July 16, 1935. Bev joined brother, James "Jimmy" Carlson, and the family grew with... Full story
Randall Henry Bjorklund
It is with great sadness that the family of Randall Henry Bjorklund announces his passing after a 10-year struggle with Alzheimers and the recent discovery of a glioblastoma brain tumor. Randy passed... Full story
Randall Henry Bjorklund
Randall Henry Bjorklund passed away at noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington from a Stage IV Glioblastoma. He was surrounded by his three children and wife of 40 years, Claudia Bjorklund. Services are... Full story
Eugene "Gene" Sam Sr.
Eugene "Gene" Sam Sr., 76, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, in Spokane, Washington. Gene was born Friday, August 14, 1942, to Harry M. and Christine James-Sam in their home near Buffalo Lake,... Full story
Willard Pearson
Willard Pearson, 79, former resident of Coulee Dam, Washington, and Assistant Project Manager of Grand Coulee Dam for 20 years, passed away on December 23, 2018. Willard retired to his home roots of Scottsville, Kentucky, after 37 years with the... Full story
Marvin Armstrong
A memorial service for Marvin Armstrong, of Coulee City, will be held at 1 p.m. Sat., December 7, 2018, at the Soap Lake First Baptist Church, 322 Division St. South. Lunch following. Marvin died November 20th in Richland.... Full story
Barbara Elaine Rederick
Barbara Elaine Rederick, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. From her birth on June 14, 1932 to George W. Steyer and Lucy... Full story
Marvin Armstrong
A memorial service for Marvin Armstrong, of Coulee City, will be held at 1 p.m. Sat., December 7, 2018, at the Soap Lake First Baptist Church, 322 Division St. South. Lunch following. Marvin died November 20th in Richland.... Full story
Ambrose Joseph "Joe" Reichlin
Ambrose Joseph "Joe" Reichlin passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in Wilbur, Washington. Born in Cottonwood, Idaho on October 6, 1943, to Franz and Agnes Reichlin, Joe spent his childhood on... Full story
Lori Swanson-Sprugel Parrish
"I just want to go to Heaven. I have family and friends who are waiting for me." This was the final prayer of Lori (Swanson-Sprugel) Parrish, which was answered Friday, November 16, 2018. Lori was... Full story
Garnet Marie (Murrow) Brandstrom
Garnet Marie (Murrow) Brandstrom passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born in Yuma, Colorado, on June 11, 1935, to Leta B. (Van Meter) Murrow and Gerald R. Murrow. The... Full story
Helen Gardna Vaara Jordan
Helen Gardna Vaara Jordan, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, entered into rest on Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born September... Full story
Bill Phillip Niendam
Bill Phillip Niendam, 91, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Grand Coulee, Washington. Bill was born January 10, 1927, at Paris, Arkansas, to Bill and Edris Niendam. Bill was a Shriner and a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a longtime resident... Full story
Gary L. Pierson
Gary L. Pierson passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, from a heart attack in Ephrata, Washington. He retired from the Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam in 1995. A memorial service will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the... Full story
Delores "Toots" Juanita George
Delores "Toots" Juanita George, age 82, of Nespelem, passed away on October 23, 2018. The Rosary was held October 26, 2018, at the Nespelem Catholic Longhouse. Funeral Services were held October 27,... Full story
James Arthur Stansfield, M.D.
James Arthur Stansfield, M.D., 94, completed life's journey Nov. 1, 2018. Born the second son to Nell Hillie and Joseph W. Stansfield on June 5, 1924, in Juneau, Alaska. His parents moved to Alaska... Full story
Robert Joseph Mueller
Robert Joseph Mueller, age 93, died on October 24, 2018, in Spokane, Washington. Bob was born December 4, 1924, in Aberdeen, SD, to parents Otto Edwin Mueller and Margaret Arntz Mueller. From April... Full story
Eli Adrian Downs
Eli Adrian Downs passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was born to Jim and Valerie Downs on December 28, 1982. He was the last of six children. He attended schools at the Ephrata School District, graduating from... Full story
Randy Lee McGuire
Randy Lee McGuire, 60, of Sumner, Washington, passed away due to a car accident Friday morning, October 12, 2018, in Everett, Washington. Randy was born on March 8, 1958, to Lowell and Corabell McGuire in Vancouver, Washington. He was one of 10... Full story