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Albert Rademacher, 18 years, son of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rademacher of this city, died Friday, June 16, after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were held in the German ME Church Sunday and interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. Rev G. Maag and Rev John Beck assisted the pastor, Rev A. F. Hilmer, in the services. The young man’s death came as a surprise to his many friends, as it was not generally known that he was seriously ill. He was born in Chicago, IL, June 12, 1898, coming to Davenport with his parents in 1900. The father, mother, 2 brothers, Frederick and Paul, and 2 sisters, Lilly and Frieda, survive him. (Dav Trib)

Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Rae on account of the death of their baby. It seems that nothing could be done to save it. Mr. Rae’s mill has been shut down for a short time. (LCT-Egypt Column, burial assumed to be in Frans Cem.)

In this city on Saturday, November 23, 1912, Lois Marie, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Ramm, of pneumonia, aged three months. The funeral services were held on Monday last from the ME church, Rev Hoskins officiating and interment was in the cemetery southeast from the city. (Dav Tribune)(see Mt View)

O. J. Reddy, at one time a resident of Edwall, died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. (Citizen-Edwall Section)

Alfred R. Reed, whose death occurred in this city last Friday, was born in Mercer Co, IL, May 3, 1852, and was 56 years of age. He was married to Miss Ella Smith Nov 11, 1874, and they resided in Illinois until 1880, when they moved to Iowa. Leaving Iowa in March 1903, he came to Washington where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, 5 children, 2 sisters and one brother. One sister and one brother reside in the east. The funeral was held in this city Sunday afternoon, the services being at the house and were conducted by Rev W. B. Reed of the Christian Church, interment being made in Mt View Cemetery. (LCT)

Reiber, Elizabeth Apr 4, 1974

"Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church for Elizabeth Reiber, who died Monday in Davenport. The Rev Stanley Williamsen will officiate, music will be provided by Ellen Brodin and Dixie Guhlke, and pall bearers will be Clark Miller, Charles Miller, John Miller, Gary Geibe and Allen Koch. Burial will follow in Ritzville. Mr. Reiber, born in March, 1902, in Kolb, Russia, came to the US before her first birthday. With her family she settled in Tacoma, where the family lived until moving to Ritzville when she was eight. There she met Fred Reiber; after their marriage in 1920 they lived in Ritzville until 1940, when they moved to the Rocklyn area. The couple retired in 1952 and moved to Davenport. Survivors include her husband Fred; two sisters, Hannah Becker, Spokane, and Lydia Koch, Ritzville; two step-sisters, Mary Schutz, Ritzville, and Molly Miller, Dryden. Several nieces and nephews also survive." (Dav. Times: 4-04-1974)

(notes) Mrs. Gottlieb Reiman died 12 miles southwest of Odessa of influenza at the age of 47 years. Her maiden name was Christina Polensky. She was born Dec 25, 1875 in South Russia. Interment occurred in Ritzville. (Odessa Record)

Reinbold, Daniel Jan 10, 1974

"Services were held Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church for Daniel F Reinbold, who died Jan 1, in Davenport. Pall bearers for the service included Curtis Reinbold, Rick Reinbold, Tim Reinbold, Tom Reinbold, Jim Reinbold, Jerry Stinnett and Wayne Hutchinson. The Rev Stanley Williamsen officiated at the funeral; providing music were Elaine Maskenthine and Phyllis Ziemer. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Reinbold, who was born in Baden Baden, Germany in 1894, belonged to Zion Lutheran Church and North Star Grange. He had come to this country in 1905 and settled in Egypt, where he farmed until retirement in 1953. Reinbold, who married Adeline Knack in 1916, belonged to Christ Lutheran Church until retirement. Survivors include his wife and four children—Don, at the home farm; Bernice Haines, Davenport; Pat, Odessa, and Gene, Moses Lake. Fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive." (Dav. Times: 1-10-1974)

Reinbold, Fred W., Aug 10, 1973

"Funeral services were held Tuesday for Fred William Reinbold, 82, who died Saturday. The Rev Stanley Williamsen conducted the funeral at Zion Lutheran Church. Pallbearers were Loren Reinbold, Roger Reinbold, Jon Tomka, Randy Riddle, Steve Martin and Raymond Riddle. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Reinbold, born in Egypt, had lived in that area all his life. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Community Grange and the IOOF and Rebekah lodges. Survivors include his wife, Nona J., a daughter, Barbara Riddle, Davenport; two sons, Mark F. Reinbold, Portland, OR; and Howard H. Reinbold, Seattle; five grandchildren; four brothers—Simon, John and Alfred, all of Davenport, and Charles, Spokane; two sisters—Freda Gefert and Ida Pyle, both of Spokane; and numerous nieces and nephews." (Dav. Times: 8-30-1973)

Rettkowski, Mary 12-08-1983

“Rosary services were held on Nov 27 followed on Nov 28 by a funeral service for Mary Rettkowski. Mary died Nov 24 after becoming suddenly ill the previous evening. Services were held at St Aloysius Catholic Church in Spokane with the Rev Richard Smith officiating. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery . Born in Charleston , IL , on July 28, 1895, Rettkowski moved to the Creston area in 1904. She attended the Brentz School , as well as Creston and Sprague High Schools and came from a family of seven children. Mary was wed to Arthur Rettkowski in 1917 in Wilbur. They lived in the Reardan area for 38 years before moving to Spokane where she lived in her own home until the time of her death. Her husband passed away in March 1979. A former member of St Michaels Parish in Reardan, she was also a member of the St Aloysius Parish and Altar Society and the Ladies Sodality. She is survived by four children—Alice Huffaker of Spokane; Gene Rettkowski of Othello; Hugh Rettkowski from Reardan; and Mary Pohle of Monroe; one sister, Sister Mary Roberta SSMO from Portland, as well as 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her grandson, Raymond Pohle, who is stationed in Alabama while serving in the Army, was able to attend the funeral services, as well as her granddaughter, Ann Center , who serves with the Marines in California . Pall bearers for the ceremony were grandsons: Duwane and Dan Huffaker of Spokane; Hugh Rettkowski of Othello, Pat Rettkowski of Warden, Tom Rettkowski from Reardan, along with Ron Pohle from Monroe. They each had served also as pall bearers at their grandfather’s funeral.” (Davenport Times: 12-08-1983)

“J. Rew, who has been a great sufferer for some time died Friday, Feb 20. The flowers which were presented by the business men and friends of Tyler were beautiful. Mrs. Rew and family wish to thank the neighbors and friends who assisted them in this great hour of sorrow. John Rew of Tyler, WA, died of cancer of the stomach on Feb 20, 1914. John Cooley Rew was born at Rippen, Wisconsin, Nov 18, 1852, died at Tyler, Feb 20, 1914. Brother Rew was married to Miss Evaline Cindona Selden, May 17, 1882. There were born to them seven children, five boys and two girls. The two girls died in early childhood. The remaining members of his family were present with his only living brother when he fell asleep. We laid him to rest in the Rockdale Cemetery to await the sounding of the trumpet of God at the last day, when those that sleep in Jesus will come forth to Eternal Life and Immortality. Words were spoken to a large gathering of friends and neighbors from Rev 14:14. Brother and sister Rew were held in high esteem by all, they being members of the Advent Christian church of Tyler, WA. No better words can be said of a brother or neighbor than ‘He sleeps wrapped in the mantle of his Faith.’ Eld. J. D. Norman, Pastor, Tyler, WA.” (Sprague Advocate)

Mrs. Nancy C. Reynolds died very suddenly last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Anderson from pneumonia….Deceased is the widow of J Reynolds, who died last summer… (Body was shipped to family plot in Cedar Creek, IL) (Dav Tribune)

Elmer Holman and mother and Mrs. N. E. Lair attended the funeral of Mrs. L. Reynolds of Mondovi Saturday. (LCT)

Richards, Jess, Sep 25, 1953

"Jess Richards died Sept 12, at American Falls, Idaho, following a heart attack. Funeral services were held there Sept 15. Mr. Richards is survived by his widow, the former Leodia Armstrong, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. A. (‘Doc’) Armstrong, Harrington pioneers; one son, Jack, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Finis Hambright, sister of Mrs. Richards, went to American Falls last week to attend the last rites, and to be with her sister for a while. Jess Richards, in early days, was employed by the later John E. Russell on his farm. He went to American Falls in the early 1900’s where he homesteaded land. The farm is now operated by Jack Richards, and the senior Richards have a home in town." (Harrington Citizen: 9-25-1953)

Riddle, Walter Charles d. 9-08-1930

“Walter Charles Riddle. Died: 8 Sept 1930, Davenport , WA . Birth: 12 Dec 1868, St Joseph , MO. Spouse: Married. no name given. Father: Rob James Riddle, born London , England . Mother: Elizabeth Holmen, born Wisten , MO. Burial: Spokane, WA-place not specified.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Egypt.—The funeral of the late Wm Rihill was very largely attended. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, showing the respect and esteem in which he was held. (LCT)

Rinker, Paul L Mar 14, 1974

"Paul L Rinker, 79, Reardan, a long time resident of this area, died Saturday evening in Desert Hot Springs, CA. He was a member of the Reardan Presbyterian Church, Reardan Lions Club and Spring Creek Grange. Survivors include his wife, Lillian, at the home; one son, Jim, Reardan; two grandchildren, Connie Roden, Fayetteville, NC; and Richard Rinker, Reardan; and three sisters, Helen McKinnon, Chelan; Mabel Rinker, Dayton; and Sue Owens, Spokane. The funeral is tentatively set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. and will be announced later by Strate Funeral Home." (Dav. Times: Mar 14, 1974)

Robinson, Andrew “Andrew Robinson. Died: 4-29-1968, Waukon , WA . Spouse: Laura Henken Robinson. Father: James B Robinson. Mother: Ethel Harrison. Burial: Reardan Cemetery , Reardan , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Robinson, Baby Girl d. 10-30-1973

“Baby Girl Robinson. Died: 10-30-1973, Stillborn. Father: Charles Alan Robinson; Mother: Bonnie Marilyn Gustad. Cremation: Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, Spokane , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Robinson, Arthur Joseph d. 1-20-1988

“Arthur Hoseph Robinson. Died: 1-20-1988, Davenport , WA . Spouse: Eda A Gates. Father: Charles Henry Robinson. Mother: Eda A Gates. Burial: Swan Funeral Home, Removal, Clinton , CT. ” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Robinson, Charles d. 1-12-1942

“Charles Robinson. Died: 1-12-1942; Birth: 4-12-1858, Iowa . Widowed. Father: James Robinson. Mother: Sarah Furgeson. Burial: Reardan , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Robinson, Charles S d. 3-17-1956

“Charles S Robinson. Died: 3-17-1956, Glenolden , PA. Father: Unknown; Mother: Unknown. Spouse: unmarried. Burial: Unknown.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

The following particulars concerning the death of Cleon Robinson, mention of which was made in these columns last week, are taken from the Ritzville Times: Wall Lake, the scene of the tragedy, is some two miles southeast of Waukee, on the Milwaukee road. When the Milwaukee engineers were located near this body of water soundings to a depth of 200 feet were made, but bottom was not found. The shores are but walls of rock and at only one place can stock get down to the water. It is thought that the young men had gone in bathing and, the day being very warm, that as soon as they entered the water, cramps seized them and they went down to a watery grave. They were alone on the lake. Cleon Robinson was born on the 7^th of Nov 1887, at Stauffer, Westmoreland Co, PA, and was 26 years, 8 months and 27 days old at the time of his death. Deceased was a member of the Moose Lodge at Lewiston, Idaho, and of the Methodist church at Ritzville. Funeral services were held from this church Wednesday and were conducted by the Rev R. A. Gailey, pastor. The sympathy of all go out to the bereaved father and sister. (Sprague Advocate)

Roby: "Jean V. Roby died Oct 5, 2002, in Davenport. She was 89 years old. She was born May 11, 1913, in Peach to Charles and Nona (Kirby) Widener. In 1930, she married Vilas C Roby in Davenport. The two resided in Creston. The farmed until retirement in 1980. After 58 years of marriage, Vilas died in 1988, and Jean continued living on the farm until she became ill. Her grandson Donald Sieverkropp has been farming since. She is survived by a daughter Dolores (and Don) Sieverkroop, of Odessa; two grandchildren, Donald (and Shelley) Sieverkroop, and Carol (and Mike) Garneau; 6 great grandchildren, Leslie, Karl, Karrie and Kayla Sieverkroop, and Dustin and Matthew Garneau; two brothers, Chester (and Irene) of Spokane, and Ray (and Wilma) of El Cajon, CA. Jean enjoyed her great grandchildren, music and playing the piano and organ. She was an excellent cook. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Strate Funeral Home in Davenport. Concluding services and vault interment will follow at Creston Cemetery. Pastor Don Smith will officiate. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." (Odessa Record: 10-10-2002)

The sad news of Mr. Rogers’ death came over the phone Monday, many will attend the funeral Wednesday. (Dav Trib-Mondovi column)

Arthur A. Rogers was shot by Sheriff Martin of Odessa, and was taken to Harrington where he died on Sunday. He was 27 years of age and from Minneapolis. (Dav Trib. notes)

Daniel A. Roloff died at his home 15 miles southwest of Odessa last Thursday morning, after an illness of 12 days with typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Roloff was 48 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in South Russia and emigrated to the United States in 1903, and ten years ago came to Washington and settled on the ranch on which he died. Funeral services were conducted at the Hoffensburg Congregational church Saturday afternoon, Rev Albert Reimann of Odessa officiating and the remains were interred in the church cemetery. (Ritzville Times)

Mrs. Herman Rosin died at her home near Egypt, Tuesday August 21, and was buried from the German Lutheran Church at Davenport, Thursday, Sept 2. Born in Germany in 1848, she came with her husband and three children in 1883. (Citizen)

Mrs. Mary Rousseau, mother of Mrs. W. H. Englert died Thursday, May 6^th, of influenza and pneumonia, and was buried Saturday afternoon, Rev Father C. McAleer of St Francis Catholic Church performing the funeral ceremony. (Citizen quoted in LCT)

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