Obituaries

William Kinkaid “Bill” Kratzer, 85, of Kennewick, Washington, died Sept. 30, 2007 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington. Bill, a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, was born in Kennewick in 1922. He was raised on a wheat ranch in the Horse Heaven Hills. His...

Mel Schauer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend, our special papa, left us to join our Lord on September 27th, 2007. Born in Luster, Montana on July 5, 1935, he was one of seven children of John & Anna Schauer. Mel grew up on a Montana farm...

John Emmett Jack O’Leary, loved and respected husband, father, brother, “Papa”, and friend, went peacefully to heaven on September 26, 2007, surrounded by family. Jack was a good friend to many, known for his hard work, warmth of spirit, and...

Charles Ray Larrabee, 78, of Kennewick, passed away September 25, 2007 in Kennewick. He was born May 10, 1929 in Batavia, Illinois and lived in the Tri-Cities for 65 years. He grew up in Aurora, Illinois, the youngest of six children. Charles played basketball for the...

Kenneth “Doc” Dudney, 98, of Sutter Creek, California, passed away September 24, 2007 in Sutter Creek. He was born February 11, 1909 in Eskridge, Kansas. Doc lived in Sutter Creek for about 12 years. He belonged to Operators Union 370 – Construction and served in the...

Hisayo Y. Parker, 70, of Pasco, passed away September 20, 2007 in Richland, Washington. She was born and grew up in Kokubu, Osaka, Japan. She worked for Ebie Mashushita Denki Electric Co. until she met and married the love of her live, Robert Parker. A devoted...

Ruth Schienle Davenport, 77, of Richland, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She was born September 20, 1930 in Beaver Falls, PA. Ruth graduated from Munhall High School in 1948. Ruth married Willy “Shy” Schienle on February...

George Junior Alkire died peacefully September 20, 2007. George was born in Missoula, Montana to his parents, George and Dolly Alkire, on March 17, 1917. He married Esther June Finsand of Macrorie, Saskatchewan on April 4, 1942 in Spokane. George earned a B.S. from...

Lucille ''Lucie'' Shaffstall, age 88, of Kent, WA, and formerly of the Tri Cities, WA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2007. She was residing at Talbot Rehab Center in Kent. Lucille was born in Yakima, WA, on April 2, 1919, to Mary and Max...