Obituaries

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...

Karen Lou Hill, 67, passed away September 20, 2007. Karen spent the majority of her time in the Tri-City area. Her life was devoted to raising her children, caring for her mother and in the later part of her life working for Battelle. Karen will be remembered for her...

Jack Clayton Willi was born December 26, 1922, in Denver, CO, to Clayton and Ruth Alcorn Willi. He passed away peacefully on September 18, 2007 at the age of 84. Jack was raised in Torrington, Wyoming, across the street from the high school where his father was the...