LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES 1908 to present...

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Johnson, Lon, 7-25-1985

“Family graveside services for Lon W Johnson, 99, a former Davenport area businessman and resident, took place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle . Mr Johnson was born in Smithville , IN on Dec 21, 1885, and moved to the Bluestem area in 1902. In the 1920s, Mr Johnson moved to Seattle , only to return to Davenport by 1924. He owned and operated a jewelry store here from 1924 until 1945. Mr Johnson also served as a Davenport city council member during this time. He moved back to Seattle in 1945, where he purchased the Seattle Jewelry Store. He operated the store until 1959, when he retired. Survivors include his wife, Alice L Johnson of Seattle ; and two step-sons, Carl Domes and Robert Domes, both of Seattle .” (Davenport Times: 7-25-1985)

Joslin, Betty, 9-05-1985

“Local residents received word of the death of Betty Joslin this week. Joslin died on Sunday, Aug 18, 1985 in Alhambra , CA . She spent her childhood in Reardan, where her father, Charles Joslin, served as an employee of the Washington Water Power Co. After graduating from Reardan High School , she moved to California where she was employed as a secretary. Surviving is her sister, Martha Moore of Phoenix , AZ. ” (Davenport Times: 9-05-1985)

Jackman, Lee A, 10-19-2000

“Yakima.—Funeral service for Lee A Jackman, 52, of Yakima, a former Reardan resident, were Monday, Oct 16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Interment will be at West Hills Memorial Park at a later date. Mr Jackman died Oct 11 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital . Born Feb 15, 1948 in Spokane , to Hugh and Betty (Foth) Jackman, he attended school in Reardan… He attended Whitworth College in Spokane . He married Sandra Sue (Kukuczka) Younger on Sept 17, 1994, in Yakima . He leaves his wife; a daughter, Teresa and Jason Cutright of Thornton , CO ; 4 granddaughters; his parents, of Yakima ; and brothers and sisters, Beth and Al Clark of Elk; Marie and Melvin Collier of LaGrande , OR ; Stephen Jackman of Seattle ; and Dale and Pam Jackman of Yakima . Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home handled arrangements.” ( Davenport Times: 10-19-2000)

Jahn, Vernon (tribute), d. 9-02-1945

“Saturday marks the 50^th anniversary of the death of Davenport Pvt Vernon B Jahn, who was killed in action on Sept 2, 1945. Jahn, son of the late Otto and Ruth Jahn, was a member of the Fourth Marine Corps during WW II. He died on a hospital ship at the young age of 20, a few days after letting a grenade explode in his hands rather than toss it away risking injury or death to others in his barracks. The private’s memory was honored with a permanent monument four years ago at a new ballfield in Davenport , which was christened the ‘Vernon B Jahn Memorial Field’. Since that time lots of volunteer work has gone into developing the field which now is home to the Davenport High School girls softball program, as well as local youth baseball and T-ball teams. Dale Bly of Keller, who was a classmate and close friend of Jahn during their high school years in Davenport, initiated the memorial project in the late 1980s when he found out Jahn’s parents had not received the Silver Star award in recognition of their son’s heroism. Efforts by Bly and Jahn’s mother to obtain the Silver Star more than 40 years later failed due to eligibility requirements for the award. ‘He just fell through the cracks,’ Bly said of his friend, noting Jahn died away from his unit. ‘The irony is he died the same day they signed the armistice.’ Even though Jahn’s memory wasn’t honored with the Silver Star, Bly is pleased to see the Davenport ballfield take off as his friend’s living legacy. Bly urges local folks to take a moment to remember Jahn for the hero he was, especially on the 50^th anniversary of his death. ‘So many younger people don’t realize what some of these people did during the war,’ Bly said. ‘The difference between Vernon and others is that he made a decision to sacrifice himself’.” (Davenport Times: 8-31-1995)

Janett, Alma, 7-27-1995

“Memorial service for Alma Janett, 90, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Reardan Presbyterian Church, with the Rev Cynthia Rodkey officiating. Mrs Janett, formerly of Reardan, died July 23 in Davenport . She was born Feb 19, 1905 in Madison , Ohio , to Harry and Minie Etha (Thomas) Dewey. Mrs Janett was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Spring Creek Grange and Reardan Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Gwen and Dick Schultz, of Austin , Texas ; one grandson, Kevin Schultz of Texas ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 7-27-1995)

Janke, Donna J, 5-24-1984

“Former Reardan resident Donna J Janke died of cancer May 14, 1984, in Tacoma , WA . She was the daughter of Nina M David and granddaughter of Kate and William Childs. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Janke at their home, one son and family Jon and Linda Janke of Tacoma, and cousins, Leonard Childs of Davenport, Mildred Greifendorff of Reardan, and Bob King and Wayne Templeton of Oregon.” (Davenport Times: 5-24-1984)

Jayne, Bennie R, 8-23-1984

“Bennie Russel Jayne, 71, of Oxnard , CA but formerly of Davenport , passed away recently. The son of early day pioneers here, Benjamin and Ruth Jayne of Davenport , he was born March 29, 1913. Jayne attended Davenport schools. He also served in WW II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired from the military in 1965 after 24 years of service. He also belonged to the EOI Sea Bees while in the military. Jayne was a member of the Davenport United Methodist Church and a past president of the fleet reserve and the American Legion in Oxnard , CA. Survivors include his wife, Alma, at the home in Oxnard; a step-son, Dennis Tull of Memphis; a brother, Merle Jayne of Spokane; two sisters, Otehel Vrabendurg of Entiat, WA, and Sylvia Zook of Moses Lake. A brother and a sister preceded Jayne in death. Funeral and graveside services were held at the Entiat Cemetery in Entiat , WA , with Rev Eugene Kinney officiating and under the direction of Jones and Jones Funeral Home in Wenatchee .” (Davenport Times: 8-23-1984)

Jayne, Margaret , 6-07-1984

“Margaret (Maggie) Paul Jayne passed away May 22, 1984 at Hemet , CA , after a short illness. Margaret Paul, born May 9, 1907 in Glasgow , Scotland , came to the United States with her parents, Sam and Grace Paul, when she was three. The family settled two and one-half miles east of Davenport . Margaret attended the local schools, graduating from high school in 1927. In November, 1928, she married Willard W Jayne, who worked with the WA State Highway Dept. They lived in several places following his work, including Davenport, Creston, Wilbur, Odessa, Pullman, Colville, Wenatchee, Spokane and Olympia. The couple resided in Hemet , CA in recent years. Maggie is survived by her husband, Willard, daughter Linda Siverts of Spokane; son Willard W, Jr, of New Canaan, CT; sister, Grace Spinning of Spokane, and brother Logan Paul also of Spokane. Memorial service was held May 25 in Hemet , CA and private inurnment was in the Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane , May 30, 1984.” (Davenport Times: 6-07-1984)

Jayne, Willard W, 2-04-1989

“Willard W Jayne of Spokane died Jan 18, 1989. Mr Jayne was 79. He was born Oct 5, 1909 in a farm home three and a half miles north of Edwall. He attended grade school in the rural Pleasant Valley school four miles north of Edwall and the Davenport public school. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1927. He participated in football and basketball and remained an avid sports enthusiast throughout his life. Mr Jayne began working for the WA State Highway Dept in 1927 as a stake driver with a survey crew out of Davenport . He continued with that department for more than 38 years, living in one town after another, following highway construction projects. He was office engineer in the Spokane office for a time and then district office engineer in Wenatchee . He retired Dec 31, 1965 as chief of administrative services in the Olympia highway office. On Nov 29, 1928 he married Margaret Paul, a Davenport High School classmate. She preceded him in death in 1984. Mr Jayne’s hobbies included US history, golf and oil painting. Survivors include: a son, William W Jayne Jr of New Canaan , Connecticut ; a daughter, Linda Siberts of Spokane ; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Virgil Landfried of Spokane ; and three brothers, Charles Jayne and Laurence Jayne, both of Davenport ; and Towner Jayne of Renton. Services for Mr Jayne were held Jan 21 in the Hennessey Smith Funeral Home, Spokane .” (Davenport Times: 2-04-1989)

Johnson, Adolph, 1-06-1972

“Funeral services for Adolph Johnson, 65-year resident and farmer in the Davenport-Mondovi area, were held Dec 21, 1971 at the Strate Funeral Home in Davenport . Johnson passed away Dec 16 at the age of 74. He was born in Iowa in 1897 and moved west with his family sometime around 1908-1910. He was a charter member and past master of the Mondovi Grange and a member of the Davenport lodge of the IOOF. He is survived by his wife, the former Della Cole, in Davenport ; two sons, Earl in Mondovi and Melvin in Davenport , and two grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters in the Davenport-Spokane areas.” (Davenport Times: 1-06-1972)

Johnson, Lon, 7-25-1985

Johnson, William A, 2-04-1989

“William A ‘Al’ Johnson of Vancouver died Nov 30, 1988 in that city. He was 83. Mr Johnson was born Oct 25, 1905 and was a native of Goldendale. He also lived in the Rocklyn area near Davenport for several years and was known for his barbecue sauce. He was a retired chef. AS a member of the Kiwanis Club, he helped to distribute food to the needy. Survivors include: a son, Donald Johnson of Longview; a foster daughter, Lydia Preston of Amboy; step-daughters, Sandra Beam of LA Center and Donna Montgomery of Portland, OR; a brother, Gib Johnson of Gresham, OR; sisters, Marjorie Curry of Hillsboro, OR and Erma Hallin of Issaquah; several grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. His wife, Phyllis, preceded him in death in 1984. At the family’s request no services were held.” (Davenport Times: 2-04-1989)

Jones, Melvin L, 2-03-1983

“Memorial service for Melvin L Jones, 70, a lifetime Sprague resident and descendant of Sprague pioneers, was held Saturday at the Sprague Masonic Temple . He died Jan 22, 1983 at his winter home in Phoenix , AZ. He was born Feb 2, 1912 in Sprague and graduated from Sprague High School as well as WSU. He was a wheat and cattle rancher in the Sprague area many years and spent some time golfing in Harrington. He was a member of the Sprague Masonic Lodge and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, at the home; a daughter, Mellette Moore of Kahlotus; a son, Jan of Sprague; his mother, Veva Jones of Sprague; one brother; and three grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 2-03-1983)

Jones, Robert, 1995

“Robert Arnold Jones of Creston died Saturday, Oct 7, 1995, of complications associated with leukemia. He was 70. No services will be held per his request. He was born on April 15, 1925, in Chicago , IL , to Harold and Dorothy Jones. His early years were spent in Lake Geneva , WI , and Helena , MT , where he entered the US Navy. He served aboard the USS California as a radioman. Using the GI Bill, Bob pursued a career in electronics and graduated from Idaho Junior College in Coeur d’Alene . He worked as a cameraman and technician for KXLY TV for 20 years. He left Spokane in 1973 to farm with his father-in-law, Norman Houger. He farmed until his retirement in 1987…. Bob is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karen, at the home; one son, Dale Jones of Lewistown, MT; and three daughters, Deanna Jones of Spokane, Teresa Dehler of Vancouver, WA, and Dr Brenda Ferril of St Ignatius, MT; six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by one son, Gary. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 10-12-1995)

Judash, Eleanor , 12-01-1983

“Eleanor Judash, 75, Davenport , died Nov 26, 1983 at her home. She was a retired school teacher. A member of the Eastern Star, she is survived by her husband Joseph at home; a daughter, Marthana V Burnett, Wenatchee; two grandchildren, Michelle Dye, Wenatchee, and Joseph Burnett, Davenport. Private family services were held. Cremation followed.” (Davenport Times: 12-01-1983

Kanzler, George, 2-03-1983

George Kanzler, father of Lea Olson of Davenport, died Jan 25, 1983, at the age of 95. Services were held Jan 28 in Tacoma , WA . He is survived by two sons, 4 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 2-03-1983)

Kelley, Father Wm, 8-18-1983

“Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug 11, at St Aloysius Church for Father William Kelley who died Aug 8, 1983 of cancer. Father Kelley was the pastor of St Francis of Assisi Parish, Harrington, and St Joseph , Odessa . Bishop Lawrence Welsh celebrated mass and Father John Evoy SJ was homilist. Kelley died one day before his retirement. He had planned to live in Spokane and help at Mater Dei Institute, a Jesuit-run seminary for late vocations to the priesthood. Born Sept 6, 1913 in Montana , Father Kelley was ordained a priest by Bishop Charles White on May 19, 1955. He attended St Aloysius School and Gonzaga Prep High School . Father Kelley spent 13 years in the Society of Jesus before he quit the order to enlist in the US Marine Corps. After active service, he spent several years as a layman before entering the seminary. After his ordination, Father Kelley served as assistant pastor of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes for three months, then taught two years at Marycliff High School before being named principal of Bishop White Seminary. From 1958-59, he served as an assistant pastor of St John Vianney Parish and as an instructor at Holy Names Academy . He also served as chaplain at St Mary’s Hospital, Walla Walla , and as an instructor at DeSales High School from 1959-1968. From 1968-1972, Father Kelley served as pastor at St Bernard Mission, Ione, and St Joseph Parish, Metaline Falls. He also was pastor at Cathedral Parish from 1972-73, and St Mary’s Presentation, Deer Park from 1973-1981. Father Kelley is survived by a brother, Father John J Kelley SJ of Portland , OR ; two sisters, Sister Marian Cecilia SNJM of Salem, OR, and Sister Marian Elizabeth SNJM of Maryhurst, OR.” (Davenport Times: 8-18-1983)

Kelso, Grace, 6-30-1977

“Funeral services for Grace Kelso, a one-time Reardan resident, were held yesterday, June 29, at Hazen-Jaegers Alwin Chapel in Spokane . Mrs Kelso died Saturday, June 25, 1977 in a Spokane nursing home. She was born in Clarinda , IA on May 7, 1886. Her family later moved to Creston , IA , where she attended grade school and high school. She then came with her family to Reardan and has lived in the Reardan-Spokane area since. She married J Grandville Kelso in March 1907. He died Oct 30, 1932. She was a member of the North Hill Christian Church. Her survivors include four children, Mrs Eva Finch, Spokane ; Marjorie Kelso, Juneau , Alaska ; Alvin Kelso, Kirkland ; and Lester Kelso, Napa , CA . Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Fern Plummer of Reardan; and a brother, George Lair of Springfield , OR .” (Davenport Times: 6-30-1977)

Kieffer, George, 5-10-1973

“Services were held Saturday in Enterprise for George A Kieffer, who died in Davenport May 2, 1973. Kieffer, who lived in Miles, was born in 1913 at Fruitland. Among his survivors are a brother, William Kieffer, of Davenport , as well as four sons—William, Robert, John and Joe—and two daughters, Gayle Wilke and LuAnn McCoy, all of Fruitland. Twenty-three grandchildren also survive.” (Davenport Times: 5-10-1973)

Kieffer, John G, 6-24-1999

“John G Kieffer passed away June 17, 1999 in Spokane . He was 53. Mr Kieffer was born Nov 27, 1944, in Nespelem to George and Fern (Timmons) Kieffer. He attended school at Columbia High School in Hunters. In the early 1960s, Mr Kieffer attended welding school and returned to the West End Spokane Indian Reservation. In the 1970s, he moved to Roswell , NM , to attend the police academy… Mr Kieffer was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Calvin and Richard Kieffer; and two sisters, LuAnn Timmons and Gayle Wilke. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (McCoy) Kieffer at the home; three children, Chuck Kieffer and Danny Kieffer of West End Spokane Indian Reservation, and Cheryl Kieffer of Spokane; one niece, Sabrina McCoy of Wellpinit; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Billy and Rob Kieffer of West End Spokane Indian Reservation, and Joe Kieffer of Fruitland; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends. Funeral service was held Tuesday at the West End Community Center with Father Jake Morton and Father Dominic Doyle officiating. Interment followed at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Cemetery, West End Spokane Indian Reservation. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times excerpt: 6-24-1999)

Kieffer, Robert J, 9-16-1999

“Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Sept 11, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, West End Spokane Indian Reservation, for Robert J ‘Rob’ Kieffer, 57, who passed away Sept 9, 1999. Father Jake Morton and Pastor Dan Hudspeth officiated. A rosary was held Friday evening, Sept 10 at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home in Davenport . Interment was at LaFleur Cemetery , West End Spokane Indian Reservation. He was born July 26, 1942 in Nespelem to George and Fern (Timmons) Kieffer. Mr Kieffer married Sharon Denison on Dec 19, 1964, and they renewed their vows on Dec 19, 1989. He was owner of Kieffer Logging and a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Mr Kieffer is survived by his wife, Sharon, at the home; three sons, Brett Kieffer of Nine Mile Falls, Bart and his wife Audrey Kieffer, and Clint and his wife Dina Kieffer, all of West End Spokane Indian Reservation; one son by special adoption, Brian and his wife Michelle Witt of West End Spokane Indian Reservation; two daughters, Robin Kieffer, and Rhonda and her husband Dave Thurman, all of West End Spokane Indian Reservation; 17 grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Joe and his wife Linda Kieffer of West End Spokane Indian Reservation; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, LuAnn Timmons and Gayle Wilke; two brothers, John and Billy Kieffer; and one grandson, Tyler Jess Kieffer. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 9-16-1999)

Kiner, William, 9-10-1992

“At his request, no service was held for William ‘Bill’ Kiner, 42, who died Aug 23, 1992. He was born in Omak in 1952 and graduated from high school in Davenport . He attended Spokane Community College . He was self-employed as an electronics sales representative and served as a disc jockey at Myer’s Resort at Fish Lake . Previously, he had worked at Huppin’s and at Fisher Electronic. Survivors include his mother, Ruth D Kiner of Spokane ; a sister, Mary Ann Shell of Spokane ; two nephews; and several cousins.” (Davenport Times: 9-10-1992)

Kingsbury, Robert, d. 9-21-1987

“Robert W Kingsbury of Spokane died Sept 21, 1987 in that city. He was 78. Mr Kingsbury was born Feb 13, 1909 and raised in the Salmon, Idaho area. He worked throughout the Northwest most of his life. Survivors include a daughter, Jennie Mill of Seven Bays; a sister, Adele Wilson of Hamilton , MT ; and several nieces and nephews. Private family memorial service is scheduled. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is in charge.” (Davenport Times: 9-24-1987)

Killin, Charles C, 2-12-1998

“A friend to Boy Scouting, Davenport ’s Charles C Killin passed away Feb 7, 1998 in Spokane . He was 84 years old. Born on Oct 16, 1913 to Joseph R and Marita L (Carr) Killin of Spokane, Mr Killin was a member of the Davenport Branch of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints and served in many leadership positions. He also was instrumental in building several Latter-Day Saints chapels and owned and operated Killin Printing and Engraving in Spokane , selling printing machines through the northwest. Active in Boy Scouting, Mr Killin served on the Scouting advisory board in both Washington and Idaho . Mr Killin is survived by his wife, Helen, at the home. Other survivors include: two daughters, Debbie Gibson of Boulder City, NV, and Sue Jarvis of Corvallis, OR; one daughter-in-law, Lisbeth Killin of Davenport; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by one son, Charles Carr Killin III on Dec 26, 1997. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb 10 at the Davenport Branch of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. President Melvin Martin officiated the ceremony. Interment was held at Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery in Spokane .” (Davenport Times: 2-12-1998)

Kinnan, Hulda, 5-16-1985

“Hulda Kinnan, 89, of Colville , the daughter of a Reardan pioneer family, died May 6, 1985, according to word just received. She was the daughter of John and Annie Anderson, who preceded her in death. Mrs Kinnan, born at the family farm near Reardan in 1896, attended the Reardan schools. She was also confirmed into the Emmanuel Lutheran Church . She married Ralph Kinnan of Colville on June 30, 1915. The couple settled in Colville . However, due to family ties, her interests lay in Reardan and she frequently visited the community. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Hein of Reardan and Lois Windsor of Sedro-Wooley; two sons, Loren Kinnan of Kent , and Lee Kinnan of Sumner; one sister, Ada Thompson of Bath, NY; 11 grandchildren, including David and Mel Hein of Reardan; and 17 great grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 5-16-1985)

Kintschi, Christian, 12-13-1984

“Christian Kintschi, formerly of Edwall, died Monday, Dec 10, 1984 in Yakima . Born on March 14, 1891 in Edwall, he was raised and educated there, and after serving in the Army during WW I he owned and operated a wheat ranch in Edwall. He moved to Yakima in 1972 to be near relatives. He was a member of the American Legion and a 50-year member of Bluestem Grange. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Braun of Yakima ; two sons, Bruce Kintschi of Edwall and Robert Kintschi, formerly of Honolulu , Hawaii ; two brothers, Morris and Adolph Kintschi, both of Edwall; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean on April 13, 1967 in Odessa ; and by a daughter, Elizabeth in 1966.” (Davenport Times: 12-13-1984)

{Edit: Christian was a son of Christian Kintschi Sr, born in Davos, Graubuenden , Switzerland , and his wife Louise Margaret Balimann, born in Alma , WI . Their children were Michael (1880-1978), John (1882-1903), Elizabeth (13 Sept 1884-1906), Catherine (1887-1971), David (1890-1890), Christian Jr (14 Mar 1891), Margaret (1895-1913), Baby (1897-1897), Baby (1898-1898), Morris (15 Mar 1899) and Adolph (21 Mar 1903). The address of the family on the school census of 1901 was Sec 4 Twp 23 R 38. Many of the family members were buried in the Sassin Evangelical Cemetery , in the vicinity of Edwall.}

Kintschi, Paul, 5-14-1998

“Lifetime area resident Paul Kintschi, 86, died Friday, May 8, 1998, in Davenport . His funeral service will be today at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Strate Funeral Home in Davenport , with Pastor Mark Egertson officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery . Mr Kintschi was born on June 6, 1911, in Edwall to Michael and Katherine (Braun) Kintschi. He grew up in the Edwall area, attending the Sassin Grade School and Edwall High School . He farmed in the Edwall area and later married Rose McRae on June 15, 1941, in Spokane . She died in 1995. The Kintschis continued to live on the Edwall farm even after they retired in 1973, not moving into Davenport until 1980. He later moved into Lincoln Nursing Home where he lived until his death. Mr Kintschi was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport , past president of the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association, past master of the Waukon Grange, and past master of Reardan Lodge #146 F & AM. He also was a member of Sprague Chapter #6 RAM, Cataract Comandery #3 KC, Spokane, El Katif Shrine of Spokane, and Order of Eastern Star, and past advisor of Inland Empire Past Matrons and Patrons Club. Mr Kintschi is survived by his uncle, Adolph Kintschi of Edwall, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 5-14-1998)

Kleckner, A J ‘Bud’, 8-12-1999

“A J ‘Bud’ Kleckner passed away Aug 9, 1999 at his daughter’s home in Evergreen after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 78. Mr Kleckner was a longtime resident of Davenport . He led an active life fishing and visiting with friends, especially those on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Mr Kleckner was born April 17 in Seattle to C Fred and Dorthey Kleckner. He attended school in Seattle and served in the American Merchant Marine in Oceangoing Service during the period of Armed Conflict from Dec 7, 1941 to Aug 15, 1945. Upon discharge he returned to Seattle and married Ruth O Memmen on Dec 7, 1946. They had two children, and later divorced. Mr Kleckner was employed for 31 years by Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroad as a telegrapher out of the Harrington Depot until his retirement in 1982…. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harold and Kenneth, sisters Helen and Jean, and grandson Brian S Erickson. He is survived by his sister, Emeline Shipman of Chewelah, brother-in-law Reginald Emmert of Lynnwood , son Chris A Kleckner and his daughter Jodi of Spokane; daughter Linda and her husband Allen W Erickson Sr of Kalispell; grandchildren…; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. All will miss him greatly. Memorial service will be held Friday, Aug 13, at 4 p.m. at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Buffalo Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 8-12-1999

Knappert, Harry ‘Corky’, 8-03-1978

“Harry A ‘Corky’ Knappert, a former resident of Davenport , died July 17, 1978, of a heart attack at his home I Chula Vista, CA. Memorial services were held at Concordia Lutheran Church July 20 in Chula Vista with the Rev Gerhard W Harms officiating. Interment will be at sea with military services conducted by the US Navy. Knappert was born Sept 22, 1928 in Davenport and attended school here until 1946 when he enlisted in the US Navy. He retired from the service May 13, 1977. During his years with the navy, he completed his high school credits and achieved the rank of chief petty officer, USN, personnel. He was an elder of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Chula Vista and served as secretary of this congregation for two years. In 1950, he was married to LaVerna Orsi and to this union were born two children: a son, Neil W, at home and a daughter, Patti Richards, Alameda , CA. In addition to his wife, son and daughter, he is survived by one brother, Arthur, Lynnwood , WA ; two sisters, Bessie Clark, Spokane , and Violet Fisher, Keller Ferry; an aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs John Reichman, Davenport , and numerous relatives in this area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Veta (Waring) Knappert.” (Davenport Times: 8-03-1978)

Knappert, Veta M, 12-06-1973

“Veta M Knappert, 68, was buried last week after funeral services in Spokane . A former Davenport resident, Mrs Knappert was born in Peach. She moved to Spokane in 1944. Survivors include her husband, Harry, and four children—Arthur Knappert, Seattle; Harry A Knappert, Jr, San Diego, CA; Bessie M Clark, Spokane; and Violet Fischer, Keller Ferry. A brother, Eno Waring, Spokane , and four sisters—Nellie Caudle, Everett; Hazel Cook and Alice Cook, both of Okanogan; and Margaret Riddle, Spokane , also survive.” (Davenport Times: 12-06-1973)

Koch, Melba M, 2-16-1989

“Melba M Koch of Spokane died Feb 8, 1989 in the Good Samaritan Center in the Spokane Valley . She was 90. Mrs Koch was born July 8, 1898 in Eugene , OR . She was the eldest of ten children. After graduating from high School in Eugene , she attended the University of Washington and graduated with a bachelor of arts in education. She taught high school in Idaho , Oregon and Washington . After teaching one year at Edwall High School , she married Alvin Koch, an Edwall farmer, on May 23, 1927. They lived on their farm until Nov 1979 when they moved to the Good Samaritan Retirement Apartments. Alvin Koch preceded her in death on March 1, 1983. Mrs Koch is survived by a daughter, Mary Robertson of Cranbrook , BC , Canada ; a grandson, Paul Titchenal of Edwall; a granddaughter, Wanda Larson of Santa, Idaho ; 5 great grandsons and 2 great granddaughters; two brothers and two sisters. Services were held Feb 13 in the Spokane Valley . Interment was in Pines Cemetery , Spokane . Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home was in charge.” (Davenport Times: 2-16-1989)

Krause, Henry, 3-08-1973

“A lifetime area resident, Henry Krause died Feb 25 in Davenport after a short illness. Krause, son of pioneer farmers, was born in 1900. In 1920 he married Irene Webb and they moved to their farm north of Creston. Funeral services were conducted Feb 28 at the Creston Christian Church with burial at Sherman Cemetery . Survivors include three sons—Harry L Krause, Harrington; Philip Krause, Creston; and Alan Krause, Wilbur; three daughters—Joyce Weaver, Klamath Falls, OR; Carol Swedberg, Milwaukie, OR, and Marilyn K Harris, Mabton; two brothers—Frank Krause, Dayton, and George Krause, Wilbur; three sisters—Elisabeth Lewis and Agnew Funk, both of Spokane; and Mary White, Almira. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.” (Davenport Times: 3-08-1973)

Kubota, Tommy S, 2-18-1999

“A private memorials service was held for Tommy Sadao Kubota, a former Harrington resident of many years, who died Jan 30, 1999 in Renton , WA . He was 73. Born March 28, 1925, in Leavenworth , Tommy was an infant when his family moved to Harrington, where his parents owned and operated the laundry and dry cleaners for many years. Tommy graduated from high school there in 1943. During WW II, Tommy served with the famed 442 Regimental Combat Team and participated in numerous battles, including Battle of the Bulge and the Lost Battalion Rescue. At the conclusion of the war, Tommy attended Washington State University on the GI Bill. He moved to Seattle in 1956 and was employed by Boeing. In 1959, he opened 15^th Avenue Garage in the Capitol Hill District, which he owned and operated until ill health forced him to retire. Survivors include his wife, Hisako; one son, Harvey and his wife, Amy Kubota; two sisters, Martha and her husband Ted Tamaki, and Louise Oda; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore Funeral Home.” (Davenport Times: 2-18-1999)

Kuhn, Alvina E , 4-02-1998

“Funeral service for former Edwall resident Alvina E Kuhn, 92, will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 1 p.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church , Spokane . Pastor Kendall Goodfellow will officiate. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Spokane . Mrs Kuhn, who died March 30, 1998 in Spokane , will lie-in-state at Strate Funeral Home in Davenport today from 1 to 5 p.m. Mrs Kuhn and her husband, John C Kuhn, lived and farmed in the Edwall area for 57 years. Mrs Kuhn, who was preceded in death by her husband in 1987, lived in Spokane the past 11 years. Mrs Kuhn, who was an avid knitter and loved to work in her yard and garden, was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Spokane for over 60 years. She also was a member of the Edwall Women’s Community Club and the Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Lagers and her husband Warren of Portland, OR and Betty Kintschi and her husband Jim of Edwall; one son, Edward Kuhn of Cheney; three sisters, Elsa Lind and Lucille Forster, both of Spokane , and Emily Hurren of Bothell; one brother, Harold Schultze of Seattle ; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 4-02-1998)

Kunz, Paul I , 10-19-1978

“Paul I Kunz died of cancer Wednesday, Oct 11, 1978 at Good Samaritan Center in Spokane . He was 59 years old. He was the son of the late Leo and Agnes Kunz who farmed in the Mondovi area. He attended and graduated at the Davenport schools. He has been a resident of Spokane and Seattle for the last 25 years. Kunz is survived by two daughters, Mrs Thomas (Terry) Markinkovich of Denver, CO, and Mrs Ken (Laurie) Cameron of Seattle; two grandchildren, Mark and Jim Markinkovich; one brother, Charles S Kunz of Davenport ; and a sister, Mrs Robert (Eileen) Hood of Spokane. Rosary was held at the Strate Funeral Home in Davenport Oct 13. Funeral mass was held Saturday, Oct 14 at the Jesuit Home Chapel, Gonzaga University , Spokane .” (Davenport Times: 10-19-1978)

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