Ritzville
Memorial Cemetery Obituaries
Ritzville
Memorial Cemetery Obituaries
Adams county, Washington by Marge Womach
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This listing is a work in progress...
Labes:
(
b. May 22, 1921, d. Jun 6, 1974)
“Harry H. Labes.—His
home 1104 S Par Drive, Ritzville, WA. Survived by his wife Jo Labes, at the
home; one son, Scott Labes of Spokane; one sister, Mrs. Henry Meske, Spokane; 3
brothers, Raymond and Ben Labes, both Portland, OR, and Charles Labes, Lind, WA.
He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Ritzville, WA. A veteran of WW II,
and a member of and past commander of C. J. Newland American Legion Post No. 51,
Ritzville, WA. Funeral services Monday, June 10, 1974 at 2 p.m. from the Emanuel
Lutheran Church, Ritzville, WA, the Rev Duane Ulleland officiating. Interment in
Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge of
funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 6-__-1974)
Langenheder: ( b. Apr 28, 1929, d. Apr 11, 2005) “Robert Roy Langenheder, age 75.—A life long area farmer and rancher of Ritzville, WA, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005 in a Spokane Hospital. He was an incredibly kind and caring man. He loved his wife, kids and grandchildren above everything and they knew it. Robert R. Langenheder, the son of Roy and Bee (Prewitt) Langenheder, was born April 28, 1929 in Ritzville, WA. Graduated from Ritzville High School in 1947 and began farming with his father. Drafted into the US Army during the Korean Conflict and served 21 months. Robert married Cynthia R Heimbigner of June 13, 1951 in Ritzville. They farmed together, raised purebred champion Hereford cattle on their farms at Tokio and in the Carico Hills. Moved into Ritzville in 1986 and Bob retired from farming and ranching in 1994. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church; was a member of the American Hereford Association; was a member and past president of the Adams County Cattleman’s Association and was named cattleman of the year in 1965. Also served as a board member of the Ritzville Warehouse Company and was a three term board member of the Marcellus Grange. He was a past president of the Adams County Fair Board; a charter member of the Ritzville High School FFA Alumni Association; and was a member of American Legion C. J. Newland Post #51. Surviving is his wife Cynthia at the family home; a daughter Lisa E Stephens and husband Patrick of Spokane; son Karl Robert Langenheder of Ritzville; grandchildren Carissa L. Nolden of Willsonville, OR, Jeremy Collins of Moses Lake, Sierra Langenheder of Ritzville and Myles Stephens of Spokane; and one great grandchild Kagen Collins of Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Ritzville, WA, with Pastor Robert Kenyon, officiating. Vault interment will follow at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman-Review: 4-13-2005)
Leisle:
( b. Nov 21, 1920, d. Sep 22, 1995)
Lenhart: ( b. Nov 8, 1919, d. Oct 28, 2001) Alven J.
Lenhart died Oct 28, 2001 in Spokane. Vault interment was in Ritzville
Memorial Cemetery. He was born Nov 8, 1919, on the family farm near Odessa, the
son of Jacob and Anna Margaret Kissler Lenhart. He attended Odessa schools
before beginning work on the family farm in 1937. In Feb 1942 he entered the US
Army, serving until 1946. After WW II he began work as a carpenter. He married
Frances I Heimbigner on Jan 2, 1948 in Spokane. They made their home and raised
their family in Ritzville. He retired in 1982 as a general contractor. He is
survived by his wife, Frances; two daughters, Mary Scribner and husband Tom, of
Deer Park; and Vicki Stopherd and husband Murry of Austin, TX; a brother,
Clarence Lenhart of Spokane; four sisters, Rachel Anderson and Erma Kautz, both
of Spokane; Florence Griffin of Mill Valley, CA; and Elvera Randall of
Riverview, MI; and grandchildren. (notes from Odessa Record: 11-01-2001)(NI)
Lenhart:(
b. 1894, d. Nov 2, 1984)
“Anna
M. Lenhart.—Passed away Nov 2, 1984 at the Life care Center, Ritzville. Her
home, Ritzville, WA. Survived by four daughters, Mrs. Rachel Anderson, Spokane,
Lenhart:
(
b. Jan 12, 1923, d. May 22, 1992)
Lester
L. Lenhart died May 22, 1992 in
Ritzville. He was born Jan 12, 1923 near Odessa
, the son of Jacob and Anna Kissler Lenhart. He graduated from
Leonard: ( b. Jul 6, 1912, d. Apr 22, 1968) “Howard L (Smiley) Leonard.—A resident of Ritzville, WA. Survived by his wife, Ruth Leonard, at the home; 3 daughters, Sharon, Karen and Lynn Marie Leonard, of the home; 3 sisters, Mrs. Virgil Sitton, Washtucna, WA; Mrs. Edward Kinzel, Reno, NV; Margaret Leonard, Ritzville, WA; 3 brothers, Carl Leonard, Loveland, CO; Dean Leonard, Buckley, WA Robert Leonard, Buckley, WA. A member of the Eagles Lodge, Ritzville, WA, and a veteran of WW II. Funeral services, Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. Rev Donald Cramer officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated scrapbook item)
Lesser: ( b. 1903, d. 1967) “Marjorie M. Lesser.—Her home, Route 1, Ritzville, WA. Survived by her husband, Sam Lesser, at the home; one daughter, Bernice Lesser, Ritzville, WA; Eileen Williams, Spokane, WA; one brother, Vernie Williams, Spokane, WA. A member of the Nazarene Church. Funeral services Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. Rev Ronald Kratzer officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.” (Spokesman Review: 3-11-1967)
Letsch:( d. 1969) “William George Letsch.—His home was in Seattle, WA. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Letsch, Hatton, WA; one sister, Mrs. Curtis Kron, Moses Lake, WA; his grandparents, Mr. Gregg Lyster, Hill City, KS; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Letsch, Luray, KS. Graduate of Lind High School. Funeral services Friday, June 6, 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA announcing arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 6-02-1969)
Liming:(
d. 1970) “Kevin
Lee Liming (8 ½ years old).—Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lary
Liming of Inkster, MI, formerly of Ritzville, WA. Also survived by one brother,
Wade Liming, Inkster; grandparents, Mrs Jim Wissenback, Klamath Falls, OR; Lloyd
Kinzel of Ritzville; great-grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mayard and Mrs. Edith
Kinzel of Ritzville; great grandfather, Joe Bastron, Ritzville, WA. Funeral
service will be Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral
Home of Ritzville, WA, Rev Joseph Castle officiating. Interment Ritzville
Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman
Review: 6-06-1970)
Lofgren:( d. 1969) “Claire J. Lofgren Sr, 68.—His home, Ritzville, WA. Survived by one son, Claire John Lofgren Jr, Spokane; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Morse, Minneapolis, MN; Mrs. Edna Scheare, Flint, MI; 2 brothers, William Lofgren, Ritzville, WA; Gilbert Lofgren, Minneapolis, MN; 3 grandchildren, Kenneth, Louise and Kevin Lofgren, all Spokane. Funeral services, Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA Mormon church services, Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 3-22-1969)
Lofgren:( d. 1970) “Claire John LofgrenPassed away in a Spokane hospital, Nov 24. His home E10303 Springfield. Survived by his wife, Toni Lofgren, at the home; two sons, Kenneth Lofgren, Spokane; Kevin Lofgren, at the home. A 19-year resident of Spokane; a 9-year foreman at Kaiser Aluminum Plant, Trentwood, WA; a veteran of WW II, a member of the Fourth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Lofgren will lie in state at the Thornhill Valley Funeral Home, S1400 Pines Rd, until 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov 23. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov 28 at the Fourth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, E9110 Boone, The Bishop Harry Harrison officiating. Interment 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 28 at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Ritzville, WA. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 11-25-1970)
Lofgren:(
d. 1971)
“Olga A. Lofgren.—Her home, 506 E Alder, Ritzville.
Survived by her husband, William Lofgren, at the home; three daughters, Mrs
Orrin Petraborg, South Gate, CA; Mrs. Alvin Lindberg, Fountain Valley, CA; Mrs.
Boyd Hille of Ritzville; six sons, Clyde Lofgren, Gilbert Lofgren, and Douglas
Lofgren, all of Minneapolis; Willard Lofgren, Grand Rapids, MN; Robert Lofgren
of Denver, CO; and Dennis Lofgren, Bethel, CT; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Nelson of
Minneapolis, and Mrs. Ruben Bergfalk, Chico, CA; 3 brothers, Ludwig Paulson,
Portland, OR; Aldwin Paulson, Minneapolis; and Hilman Paulson, Torrington, WY;
31 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Zion
Congregational Church of Ritzville. She was a member of the Grandmothers Club
and the Senior Citizens. Funeral services are Thursday, Dec 30, 2 p.m. from the
Zion Congregational Church, the Rev Martin Ernst officiating. Interment
Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.” (Spokesman Review: 12-30-1971)
Luiten: ( b. Feb 2, 1886, d. 1978) “Alfred Luiten, born in Glencoe, MN, Feb 2, 1886, died at the age of 92 in Spokane where he lived with his sister, Minnie Foote. He farmed the Odessa area in his early years and also worked for the county. He built a small house here where he lived for some time, it is reported. He is survived by a brother, Bill, at Spokane; three sisters, Lillie Burghard, Ritzville; Lizzie Fisher, Davenport; and Minnie Foote, Spokane. Funeral services will be held on June 8 (today) at 2 p.m. from Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville. Interment will be in the Ritzville Cemetery. Pall bearers for the service will be Herb Burghard, Ray and Donald Burghard, Kenneth Fisher, Jess Graber and Robert Westerman. The family reports that Alfred always looked forward to the Odessa Fest and came down for it each year.” (Odessa Record: 6-08-1978)
Luiten:
( b. 1844, d.
Jun 13, 1927) “Jacob E. Luiten, a pioneer of this county passed away at Odessa
Monday, June 13, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Simpson. He was 82 years of age
and had resided in the State of Washington 35 years.
Upon immigrating from Europe he first settled in Minnesota. He was
married in that state to Miss Eliza Kuhlman and came to Ritzville where they
settled on a homestead, remaining until 1915, when they sold out and since then
have lived with their children, all of whom reside in the vicinity of Ritzville
and Odessa. Among those who survive
him are his wife, Mrs. Eliza Luiten, four sons, John, Pete, and Alfred of Odessa;
and Willie, of Packard; six daughters, Mrs. C. A. Simpson, of Odessa; Mrs. Fred
Westermann, Spokane; Mrs. G. W. Hildebrandt, Dartford; Mrs. Fred Burghard and Mrs.
Henry Amen, of Packard; and Mrs. Christ Fisher, of Davenport. Besides these there
are many more distant relatives and acquaintances who will be pained and
surprised to hear of his sudden departure.
The body was brought to Ritzville where burial services and interment
took place. M. F. Haight of Ritzville had charge of the burial.” (Ritzville
Journal-Times: 6-23-1927) “Aged Pioneer Answers Call. Jacob Luiten Passes Away
At C. A. Simpson Home. Was Resident of Washington Thirty-five Years—Eighty-two
Years Old at Time of Death. Jacob E.
Luiten, aged pioneer of this country, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Simpson Monday, June 13, at 11:30 a.m., after an attack of internal hemorrhages.
At his death he was 82 years of age and the last 35 of these years were spent in
the state of Washington. Mr. Luiten was an immigrant to America from Europe,
making his first home in the state of Minnesota. It was here that he married
Miss Eliza Kuhlman with whom he spent about 25 years throughout Minnesota before
coming west. They were among the
first settlers in the Ritzville district, maintaining their farm home there
until 1915 when it was sold. Since then both of the aged people have lived among
their children, all of whom reside in this territory. Among those who survive
him are his wife, Mrs. Eliza Luiten, four sons, John, Pete, and Alfred of Odessa,
and Willie of Packard; six daughters, Mrs. C. A. Simpson, of Odessa; Mrs. Fred
Westermann, Spokane; Mrs. G. W. Hildebrandt, Dartford; Mrs. Fred Burghard and Mrs.
Henry Amen of Packard; and Mrs. Christ Fisher of Davenport. Besides these there
are many more distant relatives and acquaintances who will be pained and
surprised to hear of his sudden departure. The body was removed to Ritzville
where both burial services and interment took place Thursday.
Mr. Luiten’s death represents the passing of the fifth pioneer within
the last three weeks, all of them being men. The others are F. J. Guth, T. B.
Wolverton, Jacob Melcher and Mr. Fred Hammersmith, late of Spokane, but formerly
of Odessa.” (Odessa Record: 6-17-1927)
Mann: ( b. 1910, d. 1972) “Emil Mann.—His home, Ritzville, WA, formerly of Spokane and Harrington, WA. Survived by one daughter, Darla Jones, Centerville, GA; 2 sisters, Emma Kessler, Ritzville, Margaret Worden, Portland, OR, numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Congregational Church. Funeral services Friday, August 25 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home at Ritzville. Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville, in charge of the funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 8-24-1972)
Marshall: ( b. Mar 28, 1904, d. Feb
21, 2006) "Bertha Marshall, 101,
died Monday, Feb 21, 2006, at the Life Care Center in Ritzville. The daughter of
Emanuel and Mathilda (Frieske) Salo, she was born March 28, 1904 in Odessa. She
attended Hoefel country school south of Odessa through the eighth grade, and
later worked in the apple orchards in Wenatchee. Bertha married Frank Marshall,
Jan 19, 1934. Together they lived in Lind for two years, where Frank was a
barber, before moving to the family farm west of Ritzville in 1936. They built a
new home in Ritzville and moved into town in 1950. Her husband preceded her in
death on Feb 3, 1980. Bertha continued to live in her own home until five years
ago, when she moved into the Rose Garden Estates. She has resided at Life Care
the past two weeks. She was a member of Philadelphia Congregational Church and
Grace Chapter. Besides her husband, Frank, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, David and Edward Salo. Surviving are two sons, Gary Marshall and his
wife Rita, of Ritzville, and Roger Marshall and wife Linda of Pasco; four
grandchildren, Russell and Anthony Marshall, Andrea Marshall and Douglas
Marshall and his wife Jennifer, and two great grandchildren, Madison and Emma
Marshall. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb 25, 2006 at 2 p.m. at
Zion Philadelphia Congregational UCC in Ritzville. Interment will follow at
Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Marshall will lie in state a the Danekas
Funeral Home, Ritzville, on Friday, Feb 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m." (Odessa
Record: 2-23-2006)
Meise: ( b. 1891, d. 1970) “Alvina C. Meise, 79.—Her home, Ritzville, WA. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Otto (Alvera) Zeller, Ritzville, WA; Mrs. Russell (Margaret) Johnson, Burbank, WA; Mrs. Bernie (Sharlene) Sullivan, Benge, WA; 3 sons, Harold Meise, Spokane; Earl Meise, Odessa, WA; and Tom Meise, Washtucna, WA; 24 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. A member of St Agnes Catholic Church. A member of the Adams County Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA. Rosary Tuesday, Oct 13 at 7:30 p.m. from St Agnes Catholic Church. Funeral Mass Wednesday, Oct 14 at 10 a.m. from St Agnes Catholic Church, Ritzville, WA, the Father George Morbeck officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 10-13-1970)
Melcher: ( b. 1877, d. 1949) ( Katie Elizabeth) " Mrs.
Henry Melcher, 72, died at her home at Ritzville on Wednesday afternoon. She
has been ill for some time. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2
o’clock, from the Ritzville Lutheran church. Mrs. Melcher, a native of Russia,
was one of the pioneer residents of the Batum area. She and her husband left the
ranch about 11 years ago, moving to Ritzville to live. He died eight years ago.
Survivors include three sons and nine daughters. Sons are Jacob H Melcher
and Carl Melcher, Odessa, and Henry Melcher, Ritzville; daughters are Mrs. John
Linger, Yakima; Mrs. Lawrence Mohler, Marlin; Mrs. Henry Reihs, Irby; Mrs. Fred
Kappel, Hartline; Mrs. Carl Schell, Ritzville; Mrs. Fred Becker, Sprague; Mrs.
Claude Keller, Wilbur; Mrs. Mary Dobson, Denver; and Mrs. Richard Haase, Odessa;
21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: April __, 1949)
Miller: ( b. Apr 3, 1892, d. Nov 22, 1987) Adele Miller of Odessa, born at Tacoma, Apr 3, 1892 to Edward and Jennie Young, died at Memorial Hospital here Nov 22, 1987. “She graduated from high school at Tacoma, earned a teaching certificate from western Washington University, and taught in rural schools of Adams County. She was married to Adam Miller in July 1918, and the couple farmed in Adams County until Mr. Miller’s death in 1956. She continued to live on the family farm until she moved to Odessa in late 1968. Known locally for her quiltmaking, Mrs. Miller had been featured in numerous articles for that ability. A member of Christ Lutheran Church for the past 19 years, she had been an active Christian throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; by a stepson, Calvin Miller; by three sisters, two brothers, and by two half-sisters.” Funeral service was held at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville. (notes and quote from Odessa Record: 11-26-1987)
Miller: ( b. Oct 8, 1898, d. Sep 28, 1964) Alexander Miller died Sept 28, 1964 at Spokane, with funeral services in Ritzville Emanuel Lutheran church. He was born Oct 8, 1898 in Kulb, Russia. He married Mary Emma Belcher on May 29, 1939. He had lived in Tacoma from 1900 to 1917 when he moved to Ritzville. (notes from Odessa Record: 10-08-1964)
Miller: ( b. Apr 3, 1901, d. Oct 12, 1945) “Sheriff Schafer of Adams County reported Friday that the body of Carl Miller, 45, Ritzville farmer, was found hanging in a barn on his farm eight miles northwest of the city. He said he believed Miller took his own life. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.” (Odessa Record: 10-18-1945)
Miller: ( b. Feb 5, 1909, d. Aug 10, 1974) “Clarence H. Miller, 65, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug 10, 1974. Mr. Miller was driving the combine for longtime friend Otto Schoonover when the truck driver noticed the machine stopped in the field. In going to investigate he found Miller to be quite ill and summoned aid. Mouth to mouth resuscitation was given but to no avail. Mr. Miller was taken by ambulance to Odessa Memorial hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Miller was born Feb 4, 1909, near Schoonover and has been a resident of the Ritzville-Odessa-Moses Lake area all his life. Survivors include three daughters, Rhea Caweritz, Connell, WA; LoAve Longest, Bishop, CA; and Letha Attbery, Edmonds, WA; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Streeter, Mrs. Esther Hughes and Mrs. Naomi Van Vleet, all of Ritzville; and Alma Heimbigner of Woodburn, Oregon; three brothers, Alvin Miller, Milwaukee, OR; Otto Miller, Connell, WA; and J. Austen, Ritzville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug 14 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, with Rev Edward Schmidt officiating. Interment was at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 8-15-1974) Miller: “Clarence H Miller.—His home, Moses Lake, WA. Survived by 3 daughters, Rhea Daweritz, Connell, WA; LoAve Longest, Bishop, CA; Letha Attebery, Edmonds, WA; 4 sisters, Mrs Mary Streeter, Mrs Esther Hughes and Mrs Naomi VanVleet, all of Ritzville, Mrs Alma Heimbigner, Woodburn, OR; 3 brothers, Alvin Miller, Milwaukee, OR; Otto Miller, Connell, WA; and J Austin Miller, Ritzville, WA; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug 14 at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. The Rev Edward Schmidt officiating. The interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 8-14-1974)
Miller:
“Frank J Miller.—His
home was at 509 N Division, Ritzville, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Shirley Jirava of Albany, OR; two
brothers, George Miller of Tacoma, WA; John Miller, Albany, OR; three grandsons.
Was a member of Zion Congregational Church of Ritzville and Zion Men’s Club.
Funeral services Monday, Dec 31, (1973) 10 a.m., Zion Congregational Church of
Ritzville. Rev Donald Blanchette officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial
Cemetery, Danekas Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.” (scrapbook
item, Spokesman Review: 1-03-1974)
Miller: ( b. 1851, d. 1933) “Valentine Miller, 82, a resident of Ritzville since 1906, died there last Friday following a stroke. The funeral was held from the Zion church Tuesday afternoon, the Rev George Zocher conducting the services. Interment was made in the Ritzville Cemetery. Mr. Miller, states the Ritzville Journal-Times, was born in Kulp, Russia, in 1851 and came to America in 1892. He homesteaded near Odessa, later removing to Ritzville. He was married in 1870 to Miss Anna Mary Bauer. Following the death of his wife, he was married a few years ago to Mrs. Anna Gerlitz. In addition to the widow, he is survived by seven children, Jacob, George and Alex of Ritzville, and four who have moved from the community.” (Odessa Record: 3-31-1933)
Miller:( b. 1875, d. 1946) “W. O. Miller, widely known Ritzville attorney, was buried Monday from Trinity Methodist church at Ritzville, Rev Clifford Knight officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville Cemetery with the Strate Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Miller, 72, had died suddenly Thursday evening of a heart attack... Besides his widow, Elizabeth, he is survived by a son, W Walters Miller, who was associated with him in the law firm of Miller and Miller, and one daughter, Myra, at home.” (Odessa Record: 5-02-1946)
Mitchell:( d. 1971) “Harold Mitchell.—His home, 103 W 4th, Ritzville, Wash. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gerald Burke, Riverside, CA; Mrs. William Last, Jerome, ID; Mrs. Robert Boie, Three Rivers, MI; Mrs. Lynn Foss, Ritzville, WA; one son, Thomas Mitchell, Coeur d’Alene, ID; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Choquette, Palm Springs, CA; Mrs. Joe Rice, St Anthony, ID; 24 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. A member of the Congregational Church, American Legion Post No. 9, Spokane, IOOF Lodge, Ritzville, WA. Funeral services Saturday, July 17 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. The Rev Ernest Springer officiating. Interment Ritzville Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman: 7-16-1971)
Mitchell:( d. 1971) “Mollie C. Mitchell.—Her home W103 4th, Ritzville, WA. She is survived by her husband, Harold Mitchell at the home; one daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Patricia) Foss, of Ritzville; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Gerald Burke, Riverside, CA; Mrs. William Last, Jerome, ID; Mrs. Robert Boie, Three Rivers, MI; one step-son, Thomas A. Mitchell, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; one grandchildren. She was a member of the Congregational Church. She was a member of the Washington Education Assn, National Education Assn , and the American Assn University Women. Funeral services will be Monday, June 7, at 2:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville. Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment will be at Ritzville Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 6-06-1971)
Mohondro:
(d. 1973)
“Royal Mohondro.—His home was Ritzville, WA. He is
survived by two daughters, Mrs Donald Gould, of Ulm, MT; Mrs Allen Koch of
Ritzville, WA; 3 sons, Roy M Mohondro, Connell, WA; James Mohondro, Portland,
OR; William Mohondro, Dublin, CA; 2 sisters, Mrs Ida Holland, Great Falls, MT;
and Mrs Alice Dempsey, Miami, FL; 23 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Member
of the Protestant Church. Graveside funeral services, Friday, Aug 17 at 10 a.m.
from the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. The
Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman
Review: 8-17-1973)
Nauditt: ( b. Sep 14, 1865, d. May 13, 1930)
“Amalia
Nauditt (born Martin) was born Sept 14, 1865 in Ellen-Waldt, Germany and passed
to her reward May 13, 1930 at the age of 64 years, 7 months and 29 days. As a
small child she became an orphan and was then cared for by her aunt who moved to
the State of Minnesota, USA. While there she again became homeless and thrust
among strangers and in that way found the world a cold and very strenuous place.
In June 1885 she was married to Ludwig Nauditt, who preceded her to his reward
in 1924. This union produced 12 children of which one passed away in the early
childhood. In 1887 the family came to the state of Washington and settled near
Ritzville, WA. There she endured the hardships and privations of a pioneer life.
In 1920 the family moved to Orchard Prairie near Spokane, where she lived till
her husband died in 1924. Since then she lived in Spokane with her children
Fred, Lilly and Walter till the latter part of April, 1930. Since then she made
her home with her daughter Helena, Mrs. William Lehman near Rocklyn, WA. Here she
passed to her reward having fought the good fight, having kept faith. Her end
was in peace which is a blessing for those who died in the faith of a Christian;
the righteous Judge giving her the crown. Her last illness was caused by a
stroke which she received at Easter time in 1929 after the close of the church
services at Rocklyn, WA where she had come to have the gratification of her
desire to see and hear her grandchild being confirmed that day. During these
thirteen months that intervened she suffered much but always in patience and
contentment. She is survived by eleven children: four daughters—Mrs. Helena
Lehman of Rocklyn, WA; Mrs. Martha Glomb, Miss Lillian, and Miss Bertha Nauditt,
all of Spokane; and seven sons—Henry of Odessa, William and Albert of
Ritzville, Louis of Myers Falls, WA; Fred, Robert and Walter of Spokane. Four
daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law: William Lehman of Rocklyn, WA and Joseph
Glomb of Spokane; and seven grandchildren besides a large circle of friends. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev Mann, at Ritzville, last Saturday, May 17th,
and interment was in the Ritzville Cemetery.” (Citizen: 5-23-30)
Nauditt:
(
b. 1974, d. 1935)
“Funeral services for Ernest Nauditt, 61,
Nielson: ( b. Dec 9, 1962, d. Jan 29, 2004) “Kathleen A. Nielson, age 41, passed away Thursday, Jan 29, 2004 in East Wenatchee, WA. Kathleen A. (Kathy) Nielson, the daughter of Roy and Shirley Klein was born Dec 9, 1962 in Ritzville, WA. Graduated from Ritzville High School in 1981 and then attended Walla Walla Community College for two years receiving a Beautician Certificate. Worked in a Wenatchee beauty salon for a short while before returning to Ritzville where she worked at Dorothy’s Beauty Shop and at Pfann’s Pharmacy. Kathy married Steve Meye in 1984 and together they raised two daughters before divorcing in 1995. Worked for Columbia Basin Home Health as a private care giver for a time before moving to Moses Lake in 1997 where she worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Wal Mart. She returned to Ritzville in December of 2002. Kathy was a loving mother to her girls. She liked to write poetry, reading, gardening, singing and her music. She is survived by her two daughters, Nicole Meye of Spokane and Shaylee Meye of Ritzville; her parents Roy and Shirley Klein of Ritzville; a sister Susan Hebner and husband Bob of Spokane and by numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Graveside funeral services with vault interment will be held on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Andrew Hu officiating. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman-Review: 2-01-2004)(NI)
Oestreich:
( b. 1888, d. 1972)
“Anna M. Oestreich.—Her
home W 10 17th Avenue. Survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert E. (Hazel)
Smith, Ritzville, WA; Mrs. James O. (Edith) Vincent, Spokane; Mrs. Roger D. (Evelyn)
Dyer, Spokane; and Mrs. Ernest (Dolly) Endlich, Seattle, WA; 4 sons, Alvin Nebold,
Yuma, AZ; Orville O Oestreich, Ritzville; Peter M Oestreich, Ritzville; Joseph W
Oestreich, Spokane; 26 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. A 33 year resident
of Spokane. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 21 at the
Chapel of the Valley, Thornhill Valley Funeral Home. The Rev Fredrick J Ahrendt
officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 21.” (Spokesman Review: 11-21-1972)
Oestreich: ( b. 1895 d. 1974) “Benjamin Oestreich.—His home 316 E 4th, Ritzville, WA. Survived by 4 nieces, Hazel Smith, Ritzville; Edith Young and Evelyn Dyer, both of Spokane; Irene Endlich, Seattle; 3 nephews, Orville and Pete Oestreich, both of Ritzville; Joseph Oestreich, Spokane. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct 22, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 10-22-1974)
Oestreich:(d.
1970)
“Delbert (Bert) Oestreich.—His home, Ritzville, WA.
Survived by wife, Lutie (Judy) Oestreich, at the home; one son, Elven Oestreich,
Bellevue, WA; 2 grandchildren; 2 nephews. A member of the Congregational Church,
a member of F&AM Lodge No. 154, Walla Walla, WA, El Katif Shrine, Spokane,
the Sage Shrine Club, BPOE Elks No. 287, Walla Walla, WA. C J Newland American
Legion No. 51, Ritzville, Marcellus Grange, Ritzville; Veteran of WW I. Funeral
services Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home,
Ritzville, WA, the Rev Albert Hausauer officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial
Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA in charge of arrangements.”
(Spokesman Review: 5-09-1970)
Oestreich:( b. 1894, d. 1973) “John George Oestreich.—Survived by 3 sons, Donald Oestreich, Robert Oestreich, and Kenneth Nix; 3 daughters, Mrs. Laverene Erling, Mrs. Margaret Hille, Mrs. Merilee Ging; 3 brothers, Ervin Oestreich, Harold Oestreich, Rueben Oestreich; 17 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He belonged to the Eagles. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec 15, 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, the Rev Floyd Green officiating. Interment at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 12-13-1973)
Ott:
( b. Apr 28, 1896, d. Dec 17, 1930) "The funeral of Carl Ott, age 3_, who died at
Ritzville last Wednesday, was held from the Zion Congregational church at
Ritzville, Monday, the Rev George L. Zocher officiating. Mr. Ott was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Ott and a brother of Jacob Ott of Irby. He was well known by a
number of Record readers. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and four
sisters." (Odessa Record: 12-26-1930; poor print)
Ott: ( b. Mar 17, 1897, d. Apr 30, 1987) “Former Chief Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court Richard B. Ott, 90, died Thursday at the Ritzville (Wash.) Memorial Hospital. Service for Judge Ott will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville. Burial will follow at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Judge Ott also had served as mayor of Ritzville, Ritzville city attorney, Adams County prosecuting attorney, Washington State representative and Adams County Superior Court Justice. Except for his years in Olympia, he had been a lifelong resident of Ritzville. He was the son of Adams County pioneer, Sebastian Ott, who built the first flour mill in Ritzville. Born in Ritzville, he graduated from Ritzville High School in 1915 and received his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1919. He was a charter member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and a member of Phi Alpha Delta honorary law fraternity at the university. Judge Ott was admitted to practice before the Idaho Supreme Court in 1919 and practiced for one year in Oakley, Idaho. He then was admitted to practice before the Washington State Supreme Court in 1921 and opened his law office in Ritzville that June. He was elected Adams County prosecuting attorney in 1923, serving in that post until he was elected mayor of Ritzville in 1931. He served one term as mayor and was Ritzville city attorney six years. Judge Ott was the first Superior Court judge of Adams County, being appointed to the post when the Adams County Judicial District was created in 1949. Elected as Superior Court judge in 1950 and 1952, he continued to serve until his appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court in 1955 by then Gov. Arthur B. Langlie. During his 12 years on the Supreme Court, he served two years as Chief Justice. He retired April 1, 1967, and then served as a Supreme Court judge pro tem. During his years as Adams County Superior Court judge, he served as a visiting judge in 25 counties of Washington and following his retirement from the Supreme Court served on the circuit court, becoming the only judge known to have served in all 39 Washington State counties. He served as state representative of the 8th Legislative District, consisting of Adams, Lincoln and Ferry counties, in the 1933 regular and special sessions and the 1935 regular session and was speaker pro tem in 1935. He also was the sole representative of the Washington State Bar Association the following four sessions of the legislature. He was a past secretary/treasurer of the Washington State Superior Court Judges Association. Judge Ott enlisted as a private in the Infantry in WW I and was discharged six months later as a second lieutenant in the Infantry Reserves. He entered World War II as a captain in 1942 and was transferred as a major to the Judge Advocate General Department in 1943. At his separation from the service in 1946, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Service by the commanding general of the 9th Service Command. He later served as a reserve officer with the JAGD for six years. Judge Ott was a past president of the Ritzville Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Ritzville Library Board, a past president of the Ritzville Lions Club and zone chairman of Lions Club District 19; a past noble grand of the Ritzville Lodge 51, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; past master of Ritzville Masonic Lodge 101, and past patron of Zenith Chapter 55, Order of Eastern Star. He was a past post commander of C. J. Newland Post 51 of the American Legion; past department commander of the American Legion, Department of Washington; and past national vice-commander of the National American Legion. He also was a member of St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Ritzville and El Katif Shrine in Spokane. Judge Ott and Allene L. (Mills) were married July 19, 1926 in Sprague, WA. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Allene, at the home in Ritzville; one daughter, Patricia Hennings of Ritzville; and two grandchildren.” (Spokesman-Review: 5-02-1987)**
Ott:
(
b. 1900, d. 1996)
“Memorial service for
Shirley K. Ott, 96, is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church
in Pullman. Burial will be at the Ritzville (WA) Cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ott, a 28-year
Pullman resident, died Thursday at Palouse Hills Nursing Home in Pullman. She
was born in Madison, WI, and moved to Spokane when she was in elementary school.
She also lived in Ritzville and in Rathdrum, Idaho, where she graduated from
high school. She received a teaching certificate from Cheney Normal School.
She taught for two years in the Ritzville area and in rural one-room
schools. In 1920, she married John Ott. They lived in Ritzville for 47 years.
Her husband died in 1968. She moved to Pullman in 1972 and lived with one of her
daughters. Mrs. Ott was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ritzville Zenith
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the PEO Sisterhood and the Neighborly
Neighbors and was an honorary member of the Pullman Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni
Association. Survivors include two daughters: Shirley Ott Kiehn of Pullman and
Jeanette Ott Burford of Clearwater, Idaho; 7 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren.” (Spokesman-Review: 11-17-1996)**
Ott: ( b. Nov 15, 1904, d. Jul 28, 1975) “Theodore H. Ott, age 70.—His home was in Ritzville, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Vern (Thelma) Sutherland, Renton, WA; 4 sisters: Mrs. Barbara Denecke, Zenith, WA; Mrs. Carrie Rendle, Spokane; Mrs. Anna Manke, Ritzville, WA; and Mrs. Louise Webb, Pullman, WA; 4 grandchildren. He was a member of the Zion Congregational Church in Ritzville; a member of IOOF Lodge 58 and Rebekah Lodge 118, both of Ritzville. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, with the Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment will be at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.” (Spokesman Review: 8-04-1975)
Ottmar:
(
b. May 8, 1904, d. Jul 25, 2002)
“Barbara Ottmar
(age 98).—Of Ritzville, WA, passed away on July 25, 2002. Daughter of
Jacob and Barbara Uhl Stueckle, Mrs. Ottmar was born May 8, 1904 at Mound City,
South Dakota. At four months of age, her family moved to Dusty, WA. In 1924,
they moved to Ritzville. She met Jacob Ottmar who was farming at Penewawa and
they were married Nov 3, 1927. They lived at Penewawa for a year, then moved to
a farm near Ritzville where they farmed together for over 32 years before moving
into Ritzville in 1960. Jake then worked for the school district for 10 years,
retiring in 1970. She lived at the
Sonnendorf Apartments up until a year ago when she moved into the Rose Gardens.
She was a member of Philadelphia Congregational UCC Church and Grace Chapter;
she was a member of the Ritzville Hospital Auxiliary and the Grittman Senior
Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake, in 1990; brothers:
Jacob, Henry, Christian and Arthur; sisters: Rosina Steiger, Christina Pflugrath,
Katharina Schrenk, Regina Sauer, Maria Schall Gottschalk, Paulina Haase and Emma
Sauer. Surviving is her daughter, Lois Strohmaier and husband, Clarence of Lind,
WA; son Arlo Ottmar and wife, Kathleen of Ritzville; sister-in-law, Martha
Ottmar Eaton; grandchildren: Eric Ottmar and wife, Kelley, Timothy Ottmar and
wife D’Lynn, Gregory Strohmaier and wife, Janis, Kent Strohmaier and wife,
Susan, and Blake Strohmaier; six great grandchildren; four step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the
Philadelphia Congregational Church, Ritzville, with Pastor Elizabeth Senden
officiating. Cameo Vault interment will follow at the Ritzville Memorial
Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge of arrangements.”
(Spokesman-Review: 2002)**
Ottmar: ( b. 1903, d. 1990) “Funeral service for Jacob Ottmar of Ritzville will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Philadelphia Congregational church, where he was a member, followed by interment in Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Ottmar died Thursday at the age of 87. Born in Ruff, WA, to pioneers John and Carolina Ottmar, he had been a resident of the Ritzville area most of his life. He had farmed for 32 years before moving into town in 1960; from then until 1970 he had worked as a custodian for Ritzville School District. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara, at the home; a daughter, Lois Strohmaier of Lind, WA; a son, Arlo Ottmar of Ritzville; two sisters, Bertha Brockel and Katherine Brockel, both of Dusty, WA; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.” (Spokesman Review: 11-17-1990)
Plager:(
d. 1972)
“Rudolph L. Plager.—Age 80. His home W302 9th,
Ritzville. Survived by his wife Louise at the home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eugene
(Irene) Selcho, Ritzville; Mrs. Bill (Evie) Phillips, Lind; Mrs. Don (Rita) Arlt,
Ritzville; one son Wesley L. Plager, Ritzville; one brother, Paul Plager,
Spokane; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Member of the United Trinity Methodist Church, Ritzville. Funeral Services
Saturday, June 17 at 12 p.m. from the Trinity Methodist Church, Ritzville. Rev
Ernest Springer officiating. Interment at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The
Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman
Review: 6-07-1972)
Prihar: ( b. 1902, d. Nov 6, 2003) “Edna Mae (Heimbigner) Prihar, age 101.—formerly of Ritzville, WA, passed away on Thursday, Nov 6, 2003 at her home in Spokane. She was born on the family’s homestead, five miles west of Ritzville, to Catherine and Henry Heimbigner. Mrs Prihar worked for the Ralph Gillis family for 20 years before moving to Spokane in the early 1930s. While working at a boarding house, she met Mitchell ‘Mac’ Prihar. They were married Aug 22, 1936. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. Everyone that knew her enjoyed her marvelous pies and rolls. She contributed her longevity to a good outlook on life and love of family. Edna is survived by her daughter, Cathy Lobe and her husband, Gary, of Spokane; a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawson and her husband, Scott, of Spokane; and by three great grandsons: Darren, Dalton and David. Edna was one of nine children. Her youngest sister, Hattie O’Connell, lives in Spokane. Her husband, Mitchell, preceded her in death in 1994. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Sandra Sparks, officiating. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman-Review: 11-10-2003)**
Proctor:(
d. 1971)
“Pearl Proctor.—Her home 608 Washington, Ritzville, WA.
She is survived by her husband, Walley Proctor at the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Mark (Doris) Freshman, Salt Lake City, Utah; one son, Hareland Proctor, Seattle,
WA; two grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church of
Ritzville, WA. Funeral services will be Monday Feb 1 at 2 p.m. from the Trinity
Methodist Church, Ritzville. Rev Ernest Springer officiating. Interment
Ritzville Cemetery, Ritzville. The Danekas Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 1-31-1971)
Quast: ( b. 1897, d. 1956) “Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Fred Quast, 59, at the Danekas and Duncan Funeral Home chapel with the Rev Herbert Haemmelmann officiating. Quast died at his home Friday evening. Born in Eugene, Oregon, Quast came to Adams County nearly 50 years ago and farmed about six miles southeast of Ritzville. Surviving are his widow, Edna, at the home; two daughters, Mrs. Julia Weir and Mrs. Iris LaMarche, both of Seattle; one brother, Martin Quast of Davenport; and three grandchildren, Janice and Jimmie Weir and Barbara LaMarch, all of Seattle. Burial was in the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.—Ritzville Journal-Times.” (Odessa Record: 12-27-1956)
Rehn: ( b. 1895, d. 1974) “Fred Rehn.—His home was at N2007 Hemlock, Spokane, WA. He is survived by his wife, Emma, at the home; 4 sons, Archie Rehn and Harold Rehn, both of Spokane; Alvin Rehn, Seattle, and Donald Rehn of Woodinville, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Breitgham, Yakima, WA, and Mrs. Bertha Urbach, Spokane, WA; 4 brothers, Conrad Rehn of Burley, Idaho; Alexander Rehn and Ruben Rehn, both of Ritzville; and Carl Rehn of Tacoma, WA; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec 28, at 2 pm. from the chapel of Danekas Funeral Home at Ritzville, WA, with Rev Donald Blanchette officiating. Interment at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 12-27-1974)
Rehn:(
d. 1966)
“Henry J. Rehn.—His home, 105 E 6th, Ritzville,
WA. Survived by his wife, Mona, at the home; 2 sons, Glenn Rehn, Berea, Ohio;
Gordon Rehn, Ritzville, Wash.; one half sister, Leora Hoody, Los Angeles, CA; 6
grandchildren. Member of the Zion Congregational Church, Elks Lodge, Nampa,
Idaho. Funeral services, Tuesday, Sept 27 at 2 p.m. from the Zion Congregational
Church. Rev Beryl Melcher officiating. Interment, Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.
The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA in charge of arrangements.”
(Spokesman-Review: 9-26-1966)
Rehn:(
d. 1971)
“Elena Rehn.—Her
home was at 834 Jumper Drive, Moses Lake, WA. Formerly of Ritzville, WA.
Survived by her husband, Carl Rehn at the home; four sisters, Mrs. Hal Bergh,
Mexico; Mrs. Molly Hillin, Los Angeles, CA; Mrs. Louie Smith, Cheyenne, WY; Mrs.
Z. Polk, Bellingham, WA; two brothers, George Schaefer and Henry Schaefer, both
of Bellingham, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Member of the Congregational
Church. Funeral services Monday, Nov 1 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas
Funeral Home of Ritzville, The Rev Ernest Springer officiating. Interment at
Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of
arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 11-01-1971)
Rehn:( d. 1971) “Mary Lesser Rehn.—Her home, E307 7th Ritzville. Survived by four daughters, Mrs. Amelia Hose, Walla Walla; Mrs. Frieda Wolfe, Seattle; Mrs. Ruben Rehn of Ritzville; Mrs. John Kilgore, Mansfield, OH; 3 sons, Fred Lesser, Tacoma; Conrad Lesser, Spokane’ Harold Lesser of Spokane; 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Philadelphia Congregational Church, Ritzville. A member of the Senior Ladies Aid. Funeral services are Friday Feb 5 at 2 p.m. from the Philadelphia Congregational Church, the Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of the arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 2-03-1971)(NTS)
Rehn: ( b. Nov 4, 1912,d. Dec 15, 2003) “Pauline M ‘Polly’ Rehn, age 91.—Of Ritzville, WA passed away on Monday, Dec 15, 2003 at the Ritzville Life Care Center. Pauline M Rehn, the daughter of Conrad and Anna Marie (Uhrich) Lesser was born Nov 4, 1912 at Renton, WA. She married Reuben Rehn on Feb 28, 1934 on his family ranch 12 miles west of Ritzville. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife, helping with the many chores on the farm. In 1948 she and Reuben moved into Ritzville and he continued to drive back and forth to the ranch until they retired in 1990. While living in Ritzville Pauline was very active in her church and the community. She was a member of Zion Congregational Church and Daughters of Zion; she was a member of the Ritzville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; was a charter member of the Sunshine Grandmothers Club; belonged to the Rebekah Lodge; worked as a volunteer for the Civil Defense Sky Watch Program and she liked to bowl. Polly was preceded in death by her husband Reuben in 1997, by four brothers and four sisters. Surviving is her daughter Joyce Geschke of Ritzville; six grandchildren, Tim Geschke and Kathy Vallone of Ritzville, Colleen Coon and husband Fritz of Benge, Michael Geschke and wife Stephanie of Odessa, Daniel Geschke of Seattle and by Rosa and Yolanda; 12 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Conrad ‘Coonie’ Lesser of Ritzville. Memorial services celebrating her life will be held on Friday, Dec 19, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Zion Congregational Church, Ritzville, WA, with Pastor Sandra Sparks officiating. Private family graveside services with vault interment will be held at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA is in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman-Review: 12-17-2003)(NI)**
Rehn: ( b. Jun 23, 1908, d. Jun 8, 1997) Reuben Rehn died June 8, 1997 at the Life Care Center in Ritzville, WA. He was born June 23, 1908 at Schoonover, the son of Conrad and Marie Katherine (Hardung) Rehn. He attended country schools through the seventh grade. When his father died in 1924, he quit school and began working at home and on the family farm, and continued farming with his brothers and sisters until 1931, when his mother died. He then farmed alone on the family farm southwest of Odessa. On Feb 28, 1934, he married Pauline M Lesser. They moved to Ritzville in 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Conrad, Carl, Henry, Fred and Alex and by 3 sisters: Bertha Urback, Henrietta Breitgham and Gertrude Luiten. He was survived by his wife, Pauline ‘Polly’ at the home, a daughter, Mrs Joyce Geschke, 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Burial was at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. (notes from Odessa Record: 6-12-1997)(NI)**
Reich: ( b. 1899, d. 1947) “Two former Odessa residents, Roy J Bowman of Spokane, and John Reich, Ralston, died this week. Mr. Reich, 48, Ralston painter, had lived in that area most of his life, his family formerly living north of Odessa. Funeral services were held Monday from the Philadelphia Congregational church, Ritzville, the Rev R. Kirschenman officiating. Glen Strate, operator of the Strate Funeral Home, Odessa, was there to assist at the service. He is survived by his widow, Alto; two sons, Johnny and Dale, and one daughter, Louise, at the home; three sisters, Mrs. John Lobe, Sprague; Mrs. John Knodel, Roseburg, OR; and Edith Reich, Portland, and one brother, Otto Reich, Portland.” (Odessa Record: 10-30-1947)
Reiman: ( b. Dec 25, 1871, d. 1918) (Christine Reiman) “Mrs. Gottleib Reiman died at her home about 12 miles southwest of Odessa of the influenza Sunday after a short illness. Her age was 47 years. Mrs. Reiman’s maiden name was Christina Polensky. She was born in South Russia Dec 25, 1871 and at the age of 18 emigrated alone to Mitchell, SD. In November 1899 she was married at Resenden, SD, to Gottlieb Reiman and eight children, four boys and four girls, were born of the union, one dying at the age of three years, but the remainder are left with their father to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at Ritzville Tuesday, Rev V. G. Keppler officiating after which her remains were interred at the Ritzville Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 11-29-1918)
Renner: ( b. May 29, 1929, d. Dec 31, 1997) Walter R. Renner died Dec 31, 1997 with interment in Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. He was born May 29, 1929 at Beulah, ND, the son of Fred and Florentina Wieder Renner. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. On Nov 12, 1978 he married Judy Weber Schell in Reno, NV. Surviving are his widow, 3 sons, 2 daughters, one brother, and 8 grandchildren. (notes from Odessa Record: 1-08-1998)
Robinson: ( b. Nov 7, 1887, d. Aug 2, 1914) 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 7th 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)( TS: b. Nov 1)
Rogel: ( b. Apr 23, 1908, d. Jan 24, 1973) “Victor A. Rogel.—His home 312 E 4th, Ritzville. Survived by his wife, Dorothy, at the home; one daughter, Kathi Rogel, Spokane; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harol Pfann, Ritzville; Mrs. Earl Luiten, Ritzville; 2 brothers, Edward B. Rogel, Olympia, Rudy Rogel, Ritzville; one aunt, Miss Mary Rogel, Ritzville. He was a member of the Philadelphia Congregational Church, Ritzville. He was a member of the C J Newland American Legion Post No. 51 and the Ritzville Lions Club. Past member and chairman of the Board of Directors Immediate School District No. 104. Past member of the District School board. Active organizer of the Ritzville Alumni Association. Funeral service Saturday, Jan 27 at 2 p.m. from the Philadelphia Congregational Church, the Rev Ernest Sprenger officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-29-1973)
Roloff: ( b. Mar 25, 1832, d. May 29, 1925) “Anna Christina Roloff. Female, white, widowed, wife of Carl Roloff. Birth: March 25, 1832, Russia. Age: 93 yrs 2 mos 4 days. Father: Martin Schelke born Russia. Mother: don’t know, born Russia. Informant: D. R. Roloff, Ritzville, WA. Death: May 29, 1925, Ritzville, Adams Co, WA. Cause: apoplexy. Contributory: arteriosclerosis. Wm F. Armann, MD. Burial: Ritzville Cemetery. Undertaker: M. F. Haight, Ritzville.” (WA State Board of Health: Certificate of Death)
Roloff: ( b. Mar 20, 1868, d. Sep 13, 1938) "Magdalena Roloff. Female, white, widowed. Wife of Daniel Roloff. Birth: March 20, 1868 in Russia. Aged: 70 yrs 5 mos 23 days. Parents: do not know, born Russia. Informant: D. A. Roloff, Ralston, WA. Death: Sept 13, 1938 at 2:30 p.m. Cause: Myocarditis, acute. Coronary Thrombosis. Physician: Wendell D. Sweet, Ritzville, WA. Burial: Ritzville Cem. on 9-14-1938. Undertaker: F. C. Haight, Ritzville, WA." (WA State Board of Health: Certificate of Death) Death certificate.)
Rosenoff: ( b. 1869, d. 1938) “Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rosenoff, 68, who died at Ritzville on Saturday morning, were held there on Tuesday afternoon, from the Zion Congregational church with the Rev F Burkhardt officiating. Mrs. Rosenoff, born in Illinois, came to Washington with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Spanjer in 1886. She was married to Henry Rosenoff in 1888, and their marriage was one of the first in Adams County. Survivors include her husband, two daughters and two sons, all of Ritzville. Many from Odessa attended the funeral.” (Odessa Record: 2-17-1938)
Rosenoff: ( b. Nov 10, 1862, d. 1947) “Mrs. J. Rosenoff Ritzville Pioneer Dies Sunday. One of Ritzville's oldest pioneers, Mrs. J. F. Rosenoff, died late Sunday evening, following an illness of seven months. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Philadelphia Congregational church with Rev. R. Kirschenmann officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville Cemetery. Suzanna Kanzler Rosenoff was born Nov. 10, 1862, in Kolb, North Russia, and came to the United States with her family in 1878, settling for a short time about 35 miles from Hastings, Neb. She was married Feb. 12, 1881, at Culbertson, Neb., to J. Fredrick Rosenoff, who died Jan. 12, 1946. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rosenoff were born in the same community in Russia and their families settled near each other in Nebraska. Came By Wagon Train. On May 20, 1882, the Rosenoff's oldest son, Henry, was born in Nebraska, and when the baby was only six weeks old, a covered wagon train, which included the Rosenoffs, Thiels, Bauers, Kanzlers, Kiehns, Dewalds, Amens, Kembels, Schafers, Oestreichs, Wagners, Henry Millers and Schoesslers started west. The party reached Baker City, Ore., on the 4th of July, 1882, and part of the company, including the Rosenoffs, moved on to Walla Walla in August of the same year. In April 1883, the Rosenoffs came to Ritzville and homesteaded on a farm a few miles west of Ritzville, where they lived until about 27 years ago, retiring to Ritzville. Mrs. Rosenoff was a life-long member of the Congregational church. She is survived by three sons, Henry of Seattle, John and Carl of Ritzville, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.” (Ritzville Journal-Times: 7-17-1947)
Rosenoff:
(
b. 1907, d. 1975)
“Walter L. Rosenoff.—His
home was at 310 W 9th, Ritzville. He is survived by his wife, Bertha,
at the home; one daughter, Mrs. Orison (Kay) Miller, of Sparks, Nevada; 2 sons,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Rex R. Rosenoff, Patuxent River, MD; and Lt.
Col. James W. R. Adams of Alexandria, VA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Yetta Wellsandt and Mrs.
Anna Danekas, of Ritzville; 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Trinity
United Methodist Church of Ritzville. Funeral services Saturday Jan 11 at 11
a.m. from the chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville. Rev Floyd Green
officiating. Interment Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral home,
Ritzville, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-15-1975)
Rosenoff:
( b. 1889, d. 1971)
“William H.
Rosenoff.—His home, Ritzville, WA. Survived by his wife, Versa Rosenoff at
the home; three daughters, Mrs. Donovan (Jeanne) James of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mrs.
Ralph (Lois) Caldwell, Mercer Island, WA; Mrs. Stanley (Norma) Jones, Renton, WA;
one son, Wayne Rosenoff, Monterey, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Danekas and Mrs.
Emil Wellsandt, both of Ritzville; one brother, Walter Rosenoff of Ritzville; 13
grandchildren; four great grandchildren. A member of the Trinity Methodist
Church of Ritzville; a member of F & AM Lodge No. 40; Henrietta Chapter No.
55 OES, and the Lions Club, all of Ritzville. Funeral services Thursday, Feb 4
at 2 p.m. from the Trinity Methodist Church, Ritzville. The Rev Ernest Sprenger
officiating. Interment at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Home,
Ritzville, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 2-03-1971)
Rummer:( b. Sep 1, 1915, d. Jul 21, 2005) “Ray V. Rummer, age 89.—Passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2005 in a Spokane hospital. The son of A. C. and Olive (Johnson) Rummer, Ray was born Sept 1, 1915 in Spokane. His father’s career in clothing moved the family to many communities in Eastern Washington, living in Davenport, attending school in Yakima, Ellensburg, and Spokane before graduating from Ritzville High School in 1934. Ray attended Kinman Business College in Spokane before accepting a position as bookkeeper-salesclerk at Penney’s in Tekoa in early 1936. While there he met Eva Youngman, they were married April 19, 1937 in Spokane. They moved to Ritzville where Ray worked as a bookkeeper and part time newsman for the Ritzville Journal and later worked as a bookkeeper for the Sprague Auto Freight in Ritzville. They moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID in 1940 where he became manager of IXL Toggery, a men’s clothing store. He was called home in September of 1945 to take over management of his father’s clothing store, and later purchased the store in October of 1960. After 35 years of working and owning Rummer’s Clothing store in Ritzville, Ray and Eva sold the business to their son Russ and his wife Gale on Nov 1, 1980. They continued to live in Ritzville until a year ago when they moved to the Clare House Retirement Center in Spokane. While in Ritzville Ray was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce, was past president of the Chamber of Commerce, served as secretary for the Ritzville Lions Club, and Men’s Gold Club, was secretary for the National Wheat Museum and was treasurer for the Dr F. R. Burroughs Home and Museum. He had become an avid Mariners fan and watched every game he could. Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Eva; a daughter, Patricia Kay Johnson and husband, Don of Spokane; a son, Russell A Rummer and wife, Gale of Spokane; sister, Geraldine Patterson of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Mike Ellis of Port Orange, Florida, Brian Ellis of Ephrata, Colleen Edgerton of Wilmington, NC and Tracy Quissell of Boise, ID; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David J Rummer. Graveside funeral services with vault interment will be held on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, Pastor David Ladines, officiating. A dinner will follow at the Nazarene Church fellowship hall in Ritzville. Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, is in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman-Review: 7-23-2005)**
Rutz( b. 1893, d. 1966): “Emily A. Rutz.—Her home, 401 E 3rd, Ritzville, WA. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Larry Allen, Spokane, WA; Lois Rutz, Ritzville, WA; one sister, Mrs. Louise Jones, Denton, MT; 3 step-sisters, Mrs. Luetta Thomas, Spokane, WA; Mrs. Helena Nelson, Beverly Hills, CA; Mrs. Hilda Gills, La Jolla, CA; half brother, Carl Schelly, Pittsburgh, PA; one step-brother, David Dirks, La Jolla, CA; 4 grandchildren. A member of the Assembly of God Church. Funeral services Saturday, Aug 13 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA. Interment Ritzville memorial Cemetery. The Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 8-12-1966)
Rutz: ( b. 1891, d. 1949) “Henry Rutz, 58, died suddenly at his home in Ritzville Saturday. Mr. Rutz formerly operated the Schirber ranch east of Odessa. He had lived in the Ritzville area for 52 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, the Rev A. Olson officiating. Interment was in the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery. Survivors are his widow, Emily, at the home, two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Allen, Spokane; Miss Lois Rutz, Seattle; one son, Vernon Rutz, Spokane, and three sisters.” (Odessa Record: 3-10-1949)
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Ritzville Memorial Cemetery Obituaries, Adams County,
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