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Interstitial cystitis is a long-term (chronic) problem in which pain, pressure, or burning is present in the bladder. It is also called painful bladder syndrome.
Cystitis - interstitial; IC
The bladder is a hollow organ with a thin layer of muscle that stores urine. When your bladder fills up with urine, it sends a signal to your brain, telling the muscles to squeeze. In most people, these signals are not sent until your bladder is almost full. If you have interstitial cystitis, the signal to empty your bladder is sent more often or when your bladder is not very full.
The condition most often occurs between ages 30 to 40, although it has been reported in younger people.
Women are 10 times more likely to have IC than men.
The exact cause of this condition is unknown.
Symptoms of IC are chronic. They have a tendency to come and go with periods of lesser or worse severity. Common symptoms include:
Many people who have long-term interstitial cystitis are also depressed because of the pain and changes to their lifestyle.
Your doctor will look for other causes of your symptoms. These include:
Tests are performed on your urine look for infection or cells that suggest cancer inside the bladder. During a cystoscopy, the doctor uses a special tube with a small camera on the end to look inside your bladder. A sample or biopsy of the lining of your bladder may be taken.
Tests at your doctor's office may also be done to show how much urine must be in the bladder before you feel the need to urinate.
There is no cure for IC, and there are no standard treatments. Treatment is based on trial and error until you find relief. Results vary from person to person.
Some patients find that making changes in their diet can help control symptoms. Try to avoid foods and beverages that can cause bladder irritation. Stop eating certain foods, one at a time, to see if your symptoms get better. Reduce or stop consuming caffeine, chocolate, carbonated beverages, citrus drinks, and foods with high levels of vitamin C.
Other foods that the Interstitial Cystitis Association lists as possibly causing bladder irritation are:
You and your doctor should discuss methods you can use for bladder training, such as training yourself to urinate at specific times or using biofeedback to relieve pelvic floor muscle spasms.
Combination therapy may include medicines such as:
Other therapies include:
Some people may benefit from taking part in interstitial cystitis support groups .
Treatment results vary. Some people respond well to simple treatments and dietary changes. Others may require extensive treatments or surgery.
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Be sure to mention that you suspect this disorder. It is not well recognized or easily diagnosed.
Hanno PM. Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and related disorders. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier;2011:chap 12.
Lentz GM. Urogynecology: Physiology of micturition, voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and painful bladder syndrome. In: Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, Katz VL, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2012:chap 21.
Cody JD, Nabi G, Dublin N, McClinton S, Neal DE, Pickard R, Yong SM. Urinary diversion and bladder reconstruction/replacement using intestinal segments for intractable incontinence or following cystectomy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;2:CD003306. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003306.pub2.
French LM, Bhambore N. Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2011;83(10):1175-1181.
Hanno PM, Burks DA, Clemens JQ, et al. AUA guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. The Journal of Urology. 2011;185:2162-2170.
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Rough Giraffe wrote:Since the "points" are basically worthless (lol.) and the winner(s) effectively have bragging rights, I'm going to predict that Romney wins by a landslide.
(Definition of Landslide to be defined by me. Again: lol.)
EDIT: Meh. To keep it fair, 30 Internets on Romney. I still have a huge stockpile of them from debating Valhallen on internet policy (hehe).
Anyone with Internets to spare.Sir Soulchild wrote:so this is only for the us peoples right? Cool
narutodesu wrote:One million dollars on Obama and Romney dying one day.
Senel wrote:I bet ten Stuffs on a giant turd winning.
Blood Lord wrote:4 hostages for Papa Johns.
Unless you want something different, that means at least three people arrested at two or more separate events (within the timeframe above) prompted by the result of the presidential election.Sir Soulchild wrote:2.3 trillion if there are riots over the results
That's within the timeframe above unless you want to change it.narutodesu wrote:One million dollars on Obama and Romney dying one day.
"Almost loses" means that (the winner's electoral college votes) - 270 = (less than the electoral votes of the largest "swing state" he won), swing states being CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, VA, and WI or any "decided" state which reverses its predicted choice. Also, as worded, this is a bet on two things considered together: Obama winning the popular vote, and Obama "almost losing" the electoral college vote. Unless you want to split these with their own bets, it will not be a part of the regular election betting pool.Millo wrote:500 says obama wins popular vote but almost loses electoral college vote
First episode after the election, and a visual appearance or speaking role for Romney.Millo wrote:20 says they'll be a south park episode featuring mitt after the election
This is also two things: that Romney will win Florida, and that it will be because of GOP voter suppression (i.e. that people affected by recent Republican policies there will be more numerous than Romney's margin of victory)Millo wrote:10 says Florida will be pro romney (due to voter suppression GOP has created there)
Meaning at his victory speech.narutodesu wrote:69 internets that the winner comes out with his fly unzipped.
Your eagle looks lonely. Have a Bull Moose fighting Bigfeet.Marquis de Soth wrote:
20 says they'll be a south park episode featuring mitt after the election
Rough Giraffe wrote:Heh. In that case, 100 Internets that, after the polling places close, in at least three states where they lose, the Democrats will soon thereafter "find" at least 5,000 ballots that they will want to have counted. Are we betting against odds or is it a 1:1 payout?
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Originally Posted by willystud: Well I have a half brother who is kinda slow. Poor B a s t ard cant get any p u ta n g. But he as a rod on him like no other, he can play wiffle ball with it.His nickname is longwood. So i have a friend out in vegas that agrees to get him laid for free. Only catch is he gets to watch. Elmer is my half brothers name,so we tell him the plan. He instantly gets a big w an g on. We get Elmer to this dive apartment,my friend Le roy says you ready Longwood. He replies yes i am. Out comes this chick not too bad. Elmer says OH MY you are very pretty. He drops his pants and i swear she turned kinda white. The chick says wow you got one on you like a pony. Elmer says bend over and she does Elmer shoves it in her poo hole she squeals your in the wrong spot. Elmer says oh my and gets it in the love hole and goes too town. He wailed away for at least 20 min. Poor thing was stifled by the time Elmer unloaded his rocks. Needless too say she filed for workers comp after that.......
YES! These are the stories I love!!!...HAHA workers comp
Ok you are the same dude that started a thread about money management on your next "trip" to vegas later in the year. Now you tell a stroy like you are a local. Thanks for adding zero to this forumn.
Believable up to the 4th sentence..
Alright, so in Vegas last year celebrating buddies 35 birthday. We start drinking friday morning as soon as we arrive and hit the BJ tables at TI. By evening we have not eaten but for a case of beer maybe and we start drinking scotch. We met some pretty funny guys at our BJ table and they mentioned this great club we should hit where the ladies are easy and such..Alright. Feeling no pain my friend and I and these two guys go to the Las Vegas Lounge. haha but I was so drunk and there was this 'girl' there that was so hot I couldn't help myself. She took me back to her apt. (which was just down the street on Karen St.) and did a strip tease for me and proceeded to suck me off. No mention of payment or anything. Didnt see the candies in her panties or nuthing. Best blowjob of my life and I was shitgunned drunk. So after she finishes and she tidies up we go back to the bar and she never mentions money or anything. All she said was she wanted to get married and move away from LV.
Well when we go back to the bar (only about a half hr had passed) my friend and the guys we were with laughed their fools off at me and we got the darn out of there. So... there it is... got a tranny blowjob drunk in Vegas and it was great. The not great thing about it is my friend who never lets me forget it and is quick to tell the story whenever the opportunity arrives. She was smokin hot though... ahh Vegas.


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Alton Irby, 91,
Don Alton Irby died
Don was born on
He went on to
serve his country on several more campaigns for five more years. He
was honorably discharged as an aviation boats man mate (PH) second
class on
Don returned to
In Orofino Don
worked at various jobs the longest being at the State Hospital North
for 13 years. He then returned to
Shortly after
Merla passed away in May of 2008 he moved to
What Don loved
most, besides family, was the outdoors. Whether it be gardening,
hunting, fishing or just cutting firewood, it didn't matter. It was
his time with God.
He loved being
with his grandchildren. They brought a big smile to his face.
Don is survived by
four daughters: Donalyn (Donna) married to Dave Smith of
Don was preceded
in death by his parents; five brothers, Jim, George, Bob, Harold,
and Bill; and two sisters, Ethel and Dorothy; and his, wife Merla.
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service was held at Calvary Chapel in |
Robert Miller, 46,
formerly of Orofino
Robert Olan Miller (Rob) passed away
Rob was born
Rob was a gentle
soul with many close friends and passions. He particularly loved
golf, skiing and fishing. But his primary love was for his two
girls, Sarah, age 10, and Emma, age 5. He was an avid Maniac and
Vandal fan.
He is survived by
his two daughters; his father, George R. Miller; his mother, Julie
Chenoweth; brothers Ron Miller and Rick Miller and his sister Holly
Hanson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He
will be missed as we remember him with broken hearts.
A celebration of
life was held Oct. 26 at Orofino Golf and Country Club. |
Obituaries for October 24, 2013 |
Don Irby
Don Alton Irby
passed away
Memorial services
will be held at Calvary Chapel, 1015 Burrell Ave. in Lewiston on
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. Pastor Rick Kopp will be officiating.
A viewing was held
at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in |
Rob Miller
celebration of life for Rob Miller will be held on Saturday, Oct.
26, at |
Irene Beck Ball
Wohlsein, 95, Kooskia
Irene Beck Ball Wohlsein of Kooskia finished her life journey
She was born
Irene grew up
mostly in the Orofino and Lenore area. She was a loving mother,
daughter, wife, sister and homemaker.
She then met and
married Francis A. (Fran) Wohlsein on
Shortly before
they sold the station they moved to their property on the middle
fork of the She was
preceded in death by husbands Harry Ball and Francis Wohlsein, son
Jerry Wohlsein, brothers Kenneth Beck and Robert Beck, sisters
Nadine Melbye and Lula Day.
Irene is survived
by daughter Betty (Les) Squires of Kooskia;
sons Stanley (Joyce) Ball of Clarkston, WA and Raymond (Pam)
Wohlsein of Kooskia; 23 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 36
great-great-grandchildren, one brother, Austin (Dorothy) Beck of
Spokane, WA; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be
held Wednesday, Oct. 23 from
Interment will be
Trenary Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Obituaries for October 17, 2013 |
John E. Savage, 90, Nezperce
John Eldelius Savage, 90, died
John was born on
John married
Sarah Anne Thompson, daughter of Martin L. and Lenorah E. Thompson,
in Nezperce on
They continued to
farm in Murtaugh until 1962, when he went to work at the Nezperce
Rochdale in Nezperce. John continued to work at the
John is survived
by Sarah, his wife of 68 years; his six children; his grandchildren,
Gary, Lisa, Todd and Mark Stenzel, RJ, Krysta and Clinton Johnson,
Jeremiah and Joshua Savage, Cheri, Chet and Clint Savage, Brianne,
JZ, Capri and Colt Savage, Kelby and Karli Heartburg, Sarah and Matt
Savage; and 19-plus great-grandchildren.
John was preceded
in death by his parents, brothers Harold and Wallace, and sisters
Carlene and Edna.
There was a
memorial service at
Uhlorn Funeral
Home, |
Melva L. Calland
Melva L. Calland
78, of Orofino, died
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. Services will
take place in the spring. |
Glen Erickson
Glen Lewis
Erickson of Orofino passed away
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Obituaries for October 10, 2013 |
Hazel Pauline
(Kaylor) Thompson, 93,
Hazel Pauline (Kaylor) Thompson passed away on
Hazel's early
years were spent in
The Thompsons lived a unique lifestyle, traveling frequently
with their children in converted buses and a motor home—all created
by Bill. They enjoyed Jeep trips and boating. Their travels took
them through every western state, some of the
Hazel was a
homemaker and enjoyed her family. She was an avid reader, preferring
western novels and movies. She enjoyed horseback riding, cooking,
and her animals.
After Bill's
death, she moved to Orofino to be closer to family. For the last 1½
years of her life, she resided at Creekside Inn in
She is survived by
her son and daughter-in-law Roger (Sue) Thompson of
She was preceded
in death by her parents, a brother and sister, her husband, one
grandson, and one great grandson.
Her memory will
live on in her family. Rest in peace, Mom. We love you!
At Hazel's
request, there will be no funeral. Cremation will take place at Pine
Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino. |
Aidyn Elizabeth Johnson, 15 days,
Aidyn Elizabeth
Johnson was born
She was preceded
in death by her great-grandpa, Ralph Johnson, and her great-grandpa,
William Shamion. She is survived by her parents, older brother Ralph
Johnson and her younger sister, Ashtyn Johnson.
Services were held
Oct. 5 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orofino, followed by a
covered-dish luncheon in the Little Flower Room. Burial took place
in Kamiah after the luncheon. |
Obituaries for October 3, 2013 |
Amy Yvette (Maloney) Rouleau, 59,
Amy Yvette (Maloney) Rouleau, 59, passed away on
Amy was born on
In 1979 she moved
to Weippe and worked as a bookkeeper for the Rhoads family at Timber
Savers. In 1989 she moved to Sandpoint and worked for SandIda
Services, Lana Kay Reality, Welco in
She was a member
of Beta Sigma Phi. She
enjoyed crafting, yard work, painting, wood work, and cooking.
She is survived by
her parents John and Betty Maloney of Weippe; 3 sons Kevin
(Jennifer) Josephson of Rathdrum, Christopher Josephson (Trisha
McDowell) of Sandpoint, and Jonathan Rouleau (Kristen Novak) of
Coeur d'Alene; 2 granddaughters Giavanna Marie Phillips and Jade
Kaya McDowell-Gahr; one sister Joan Bebee of Missoula, MT; and one
brother Gary Maloney of Redding, CA; she is also survived by her
ex-husband Tom Rouleau of Bonners Ferry; and her dog and companion
Viewing for
friends and family was held Sept. 27 Lakeview Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the
Lakeview Funeral Home with Charley Packard officiating.
Lakeview Funeral
Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Amy's
online memorial at
www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book. |
Gerald Wayne
Harris, 81,
Gerald W. Harris, 81,
He spent the
majority of his young life in Southwick and Kendrick, where he
attended school and graduated. On
When he wasn't
working, Gerald was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing for kokanee
and chinook salmon at his cabin on
He is survived by
his wife, Delores; his four children, Linda Gentry (Marvin) of
Medford, OR, Duane Harris (Elaine) of Spokane Valley, Keith Harris
of Deer Lodge, MT, and Gerlene Hattan (Wayne) of Clarkston; nine
grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
A viewing was held
Sept. 30 at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in |
Joann Hunter
Hunter, 82, of Kooskia, passed away
are pending at Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia |
James R. O'Brien
Jr., 58, Lenore
James R. O'Brien
Jr., 58, of Lenore, died
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Obituaries for September 26, 2013 |
Dorothy Jean (Taylor/Clark) Jones,
87, Orofino
Dorothy Jean (Taylor/Clark) Jones passed away
Dot, or Dotty, had
a love of baseball and was better than most of the boys, talk about
a hard hitter! She was also a fan of going fast whether or not it
was around a diamond or on a horse. She loved hunting, hiking,
fishing, riding horses, going out for hot fudge Sundays, and
Dorothy was always
a giving and caring person from an early age. At age eight she cared
for children and house kept for the elderly in her community. At 16
she attended a business college in Weiser. While a student she met
then married Sheldon Russell. In 1944 a bubbly baby girl was the
first of many gifts from God.
Divorced, she
remarried in 1947 to Harlan Duane Clark and moved to
When Dorothy's health began to fail her two youngest children
stayed with their oldest sister and her husband until she was able
to care for them again. Her love for her children was, as she put
it, "motivation" as she struggled with her health.
Dorothy once again
tried marriage, which ended also. Living in
Dorothy was
preceded in death by her parents and three of her siblings. Her
survivors are as follows: Dareline and Jim Routh, Pati Aslett,
Ronald and Thiet Clark, Tami and Pete Rodriguez, and Wyly Clark
(Jones), 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren, and all the "grafted-in" grandchildren
she adopted through the years including Ronatta and Ryan, Mike and
Micheal, Beaver and Angie, Bill and family, Cherish and Levi,
Summer, Matt, Bridgett, and so many others, it is impossible to be
Her faith in Jesus
Christ enhanced the caring, giving, and loving person she was. If
you were fortunate enough to meet and get to know this woman then
you have been truly blessed. We will miss you but look forward to
seeing you again when the Lord calls us home also.
A memorial service
was held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Orofino Tabernacle.
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel and Crematory was in care of arrangements. |
Charlie Rinehart Celebration of Life
Family and friends
of Charlie Rinehart are invited to a potluck memorial.
The Celebration of
Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at |
Obituaries for September 19, 2013 |
Marvin W. Karn, Sr.,
81, Pierce
Marvin passed away
Marvin was born
In 1951 he joined
the U.S. Air Force and served until 1955, attaining the rank of
Airman First Class.
He and Nettie
Leasure were married
Following his
discharge from the service, Marvin worked for the Oregon State Dept.
of Corrections for 11 years, before moving to Pierce to work at
Jaype Mill.
In 2011, Marvin
and Nettie were honored to serve as Grand Marshals for Pierce 1860
Marvin loved
Pierce and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his gun room. He
was active in the Pierce Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Marvin is survived
by his loving wife of 62 years, Nettie and four sons: Marvin Jr. and
wife Carolyn, of Clio, SC; Michael of Prudhoe Bay, AK; Gary and wife
Magda of Otis Orchards, WA; and Eric and wife Kellie of St. Maries,
ID. His twin brother Melvin and wife Margo of Pierce also survive
him. He leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great
Cremation has
taken place. At Marvin's request no services will be held. |
Calvin A. Reber,
M.D., 87, former resident
Doctor Calvin "Cal" Reber, loving husband and father,
peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father
He was born in
For many years he
owned an active private practice, working as a family practitioner
in Orofino. Later in his career he focused on student health and
sports medicine at
In 1979 he joined
the staff at the Tuskegee V.A. hospital in
Dr. Reber loved
listening to his wife play the organ and piano and he reveled in
bragging about the accomplishments of his children and
grandchildren. He loved music of all kinds and in
He was an avid
reader, a sports enthusiast, a world traveler and he was active in
his church. His love of travel took him through the
Dr. Reber is
survived by his wife of 52 years, Jolene, and five children:
Beverley Reber and Terilyn (Paul Vaught) Reber of Cincinnati, OH;
Bernard Reber of Auburn, AL; David (Lillie) Reber of Notasulga, AL;
and Vernay (Rick Wesson) Reber of Richmond, CA.
One daughter,
Kathleen (David) Crockett, preceded him in death.
Of his eight
siblings, three sisters survive him: Joy (Ray) Sierpena, Margaret
Reber and Sandra (Michael) Lloyd. He was preceded in death by
brothers Gordon, Guy and Harold, and sisters Darlene and Geraldine.
Dr. Reber has four
grandchildren, David (Carolyn) Crockett, Jill Crockett, Jason Oud
and Dustie Reber, as well as five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services
were held Aug. 29 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
William (Bill)
Widgery Thomas, 62, Orofino
William (Bill) Widgery Thomas passed suddenly in his home on
Bill was born on
Bill enlisted in
the Unites States Army in 1978 as a firefighter and later
transitioned to become a calibrations technician. He retired from
the Army in 1994.
Bill and his wife
Bonnie drove long haul trucks for two years together and eventually
found, fell in love with, and settled in Orofino. They have resided
there for seven years.
Bill's greatest
joys were his HO model train collection and his gun collection. He
was very excited for his first year of elk hunting.
Bill was a very
loving husband and father. He was very proud of his family and loved
them all very much. He also came to love his Orofino family.
He served as Vice
Quartermaster at the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post #3296 as a
lifetime member. In all ventures of life he served as a proud and
true American.
Bill was preceded
in death by his mother, Johann Thomas, in 2008, and a brother
Charles in 1983.
Bill is survived
by his wife Bonnie of 14 years; his father Widgery Thomas; brothers
Peter (Roxanne) and Jack (Susan); and sister Gay (Nick) of
He will be greatly
missed by family and friends. Please join us at the Orofino VFW post
on Thursday, Sept. 19, at |
Obituaries for September 12, 2013 |
Audrey Spence memorial services
Memorial services
for Audrey Spence, 75, of
Arrangements have
been entrusted to Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia. |
Obituaries for September 5, 2013 |
EttaLee Cannon, 90,
former resident of Orofino
EttaLee Shockley Cannon, 90, passed on to be with her Lord
and Savior,
The seventh of
nine children, EttaLee was born to Nathaniel and Lorena Shockley on
their homestead in
She grew into a
lovely, gumption-filled woman who served in the California Civil Air
Patrol at the start of World War II. During this pivotal time,
After finishing
his service in the Navy, Frank came back to claim his beloved and
they entered into Holy Matrimony on
The flame of
Frank and EttaLee's love and dedication to Christ and to one another
warmed the hearts of the six boys and two girls that they raised
together in
Etta Lee lived
according to Psalm 127:3-5. Because she believed her children to be
the heritage of the Lord, being an innovative homemaker was the most
significant and fulfilling calling she could have.
As a committed
steward of God's gifts, EttaLee was determined to see her children
reach their full potential. She constantly exhorted, edified, and
cherished each one. It is no wonder that her family made Boy Scout
history being the first household in the national to have all six
sons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
Further, all eight of her children went on to obtain college
educations and become upstanding citizens. All eight are
professionals in the fields of medicine, law, architecture,
aviation, education, business, and technology in both public and
non-profit sectors.
Upon moving to
Onward from
retirement in 1981, EttaLee and Frank relished in the joy of
successful parenthood. They traveled across the country to visit
their children, or "check on investments", as they called it.
Her legacy
continues in
She was sure to
light up every room. As a testimony to her impact, she was featured
as one of YWCA's Inspiring Women in 2009.
In 2011, EttaLee
moved to
EttaLee was
preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Lorena Shockley, and
six siblings.
She is survived
by: sisters Mary Akins, 95, and Bertha Mullin, 92, both of southern
Idaho; children, Gail and Bill Hohenstreet, of Post Falls, ID; Dr.
Bruce and June Cannon, of Beckley, WV; Ned and Kate Cannon, of
Lewiston, ID; Janice and Paul Kroeger, of Wendell, ID; Loren and
Annie Cannon, of New York, NY; Ross and Charolette Cannon, of
Dallas, TX; Neil and Juli Ann Cannon, of Bonney Lake, WA; Todd and
Holly Cannon, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; 30 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral
service will be held at
English Funeral
Chapel, |
Eileen Gribble
Eileen Gribble,
88, of Harpster, died
Funeral services
were held Sept. 4 at the
Interment will be
held at
Arrangements are
by Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia. |
Obituaries for August 29, 2013 |
James Kayler, 83,
Marion James Kayler passed away on
He married Helen
Mae McNees of
During the 1950's,
Marion and Helen
were members of the
As a well-known
historian of the Nez Perce County and Peck area, he authored the
book "Early Days in Big Canyon Country," which was published in
2006. His keen observations and talented pen brought alive a
lifestyle now vanished into memories.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, James and Harriet Kayler; his wife, Helen; his
sister, Josephine Duff; his nephew, James Gilbert; his son-in-law,
Jerry Conley, and his grand-nephew, John Robert Kayler.
He is survived by
his brother, John (Beverly) Kayler of Peck; his daughter, Janet
Conley of Boise; his daughter, Susan (Bill) Kayler-Daley of Denver;
grandchildren Mark (Ana) Conley of Seattle, WA; Wendy (Eric)
McFarland of Boise; Ryan Daley of Denver, CO and Alison Daley of New
York City. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Ben and
Sam McFarland and James and Elena Conley; two nephews, Jeff (Treva)
Kayler of Peck, Jack (Patti) Gilbert of Potlatch and niece, Dixie
Gilbert of Richland.
A memorial service
was held Aug. 24 at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in
In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests donations in Marion's memory be made to
the John Kayler Loose Change Scholarship Fund (Orofino High School)
to P.O. Box 157, Peck, Idaho 83545. |
"Lori" Franchini, 79, Pierce
Loretta "Lori"
Franchini, a much loved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother,
great grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away
Lori was born
Lori lived in
Pierce with her last love of eight years, Robert "Bob" Blanke. There
she was involved with the Lions Club and local town events and
fundraisers. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle; she
also enjoyed camping, cooking and going out on the quad with Bob or
just going for a ride in their truck. She will be greatly missed by
Cremation will
take place at a later date. At her request, no services will be
held. |
Obituaries for August 22, 2013 |
Our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Linden
Bishop of Orofino, passed quietly from this world on
Following his
His interest in
medicine began as a child when he cared for animals in distress on
the ranch; Pepto Bismol for a sick dog and a hot toddy for a
suffering cow were his early treatments.
Linden is
survived by his dedicated wife, Diana, his mother, Mary Bishop,
brothers, Dennis (Jerrie Ann) Bishop, David (Louise) Bishop, Rocky
(Crysti) Bishop, sister, Mary Jane (Don) Fluharty, sons, Ashley and
Brandon, and daughter, Amber.
Dr. Bishop was
truly blessed to have lived his dream and leaves a legacy of living
life to the fullest, healing and caring for others. He was a hero, a
leader and deeply loved - our lives will
never be the same without him. He will be missed more than words can
Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at St. Theresa's Catholic
Church, located at 446 Brown in Orofino, with Rosary beginning at
10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. followed by a dinner for family and
In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the |
WH (Ben) Durant,
89, Weippe
WH (Ben) Durant passed away
Ben was born
He attended
schools in Weippe and
Ben joined the
U.S. Army Air Force in December 1942 during World War II. He was a
pilot for the 434 Bomber Squad B-25 and the 443 Troop Carrier C-46.
After his time in the military, Ben owned and operated Durant's
Grocery Store in Weippe, retiring in 1987.
Ben married Betty
Lou Benedict in 1947 at
Ben was very
active in his community. He was the first mayor of Weippe and was a
member of the American Legion, Pierce/Weippe, the Veterans of
Foreign Wars at Orofino and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in
Survivors include
his daughter, Vickie Smith and her husband Ron of Weippe; two
grandsons, Ronald Smith of Weippe and Lon Smith of Clarkston; a
great-grandson, Zachary Smith of Weippe; and a step
great-granddaughter, Jamie Gates of Lewiston; a sister-in-law, Helen
Benedict; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his wife, Betty; his parents, Xavier and Nellie; a
sister, Verla Ennis and a brother XE (Bus) Durant.
donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, the
At his request
there will be no service. |
Dorthey Marie (Judd) Green, 94,
lifelong Fraser resident
Dorthey Marie (Judd) Green, always known as "Marie," passed
away Monday, g. 12, 2013 at
Marie was a farm
girl through and through. She was born
Marie said that
she had traveled from one side of the
Marie married Joe
Green on
Marie, who always
raised a big garden, was known for her beautiful flowers, often
supplying flowers for local gatherings. A wonderful pie baker, her
pies were sought out at gatherings. In addition, Marie did beautiful
embroidery, winning several awards for her work, and made
old-fashioned quilts for family members.
Marie led a very
active community life. A 4-H leader for over 40 years, she earned
many awards for her service. She was a 70-year member of Fraser
Grange, a member of the Extension Club and a lifetime member of the
Weippe PTA. Marie returned to bookkeeping at Schmidt's Mill in 1965
and, when Schmidt's Mill closed, worked at Johnstun's Mill until
they closed.
Marie was
preceded in death by her husband, Joe; a daughter, Vicky; her
parents; two brothers, Claud Judd and Harry Judd; and a sister,
Verla McKinnon.
She is survived
by one sister, Clarabell Brown, as well as her children, Steve (wife
Carol) of
Viewing will be
held Thursday, Aug. 22 from
In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the
Janet Steiner, 71
Janet Louise
Steiner of Orofino passed away
A graveside
service was held Aug. 16 at
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Carl Dean Good, 87,
Carl Dean Good passed away peacefully at his home in
Carl's mother
passed away when he was three years old. Carl's father married
Loretta when Carl was 12 years old. He had remained very close with
his step-mother, Loretta and always considered her to be his mother.
Carl grew up in
Carl joined the
army when he was 18 years old. He served his country in World War II
and was stationed in
Carl married
Jesse Brown on
Carl worked on
the gas pipelines in
Carl had always
enjoyed keeping busy, especially tinkering out in the garage. He was
a very good welder. Carl played the harmonica very well by ear and
taught himself how to play as a child out in the wood shed.
Carl belonged to
Carl is survived
by his wife, Jessie Good of 58 years; his sister, Charlotte Shipman
of Shamrock, TX; his children, Larry Good of Rosenburg, TX, Teresa
Good-Davis of Kamiah, Carla Moon of Orofino and Pamela Good of New
Castle, DE; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his
stepsister, Alpha Skinner of Shamrock.
Carl was preceded
in death by his father, Basil; his mother, Dottie; and stepmother,
Loretta. A graveside military service will be held at the |
E. Spence, 75,
Audrey Evelyn Spence died
Audrey was born
Audrey attended
Audrey taught
school in Kamiah for 27 years, with a 10-year break for raising her
two children. After retiring in 2000, she went back to work,
volunteering and teaching at Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino.
There she found much satisfaction in teaching inmates the GED
program. She gave so much to this program that a state award was
created in her name: the Audrey E. Spence Extra Mile Award was
started in 2004.
Audrey retired a
second time in the winter of 2012.
She grew up a
true farmer's daughter, living on her parents' homestead with her
family for most of her life. She enjoyed haying with family and her
neighbors, the McIntires, in the summer. Audrey had a huge vegetable
garden and fruit orchard, and shared her canned vegetables and
homemade jams and jellies with many friends.
She also enjoyed
quilting and bird watching, although she never seemed to find the
time to do either one as much as she would have liked.
Audrey enjoyed
huckleberry picking in the summers, many times going out for 12 to
14 hour days of picking.
Audrey had the strongest work ethic imaginable. She and
Richard drew up the blueprints on their family home, and she did
everything from the wiring to the roofing by herself, with the
guidance of Claude Ivy.
Audrey is
survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Richard, at the family
home. She is also survived by her son, Brian Spence of Olympia, WA,
and her daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Kevin Cameron of
Lewiston; five
grandchildren, Amanda Hahl of Pasco, WA, Colby Cameron of Clarkston,
WA, Jaycee Nielson of Lewiston, Tanner Cameron of Lewiston, and
Danielle Cameron of Lewiston; and three great-grandchildren (with a
fourth on the way).
Audrey is also
survived by two nieces, Cammie Meeds of Clarkston and Mary Jo
Remberthy of Moscow; and a nephew, Justin Finney of Woodland, all of
whom she thought of as her own children; as well as numerous other
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded
in death her parents and two brothers, Alan and Ken Finney, and her
nephew, Wayne Finney.
Audrey was one of
the most generous, good-hearted people anyone will ever know. She
was a well-respected member of the
Cremation will
take place and a memorial service will be held at a future time. The
family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the North
Idaho Children's Home in
Arrangements are
being handled by Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia. |
Rose A. West, 97, Kamiah
Rose A. West, 97, of Kamiah passed away
Rose married
Melvin West at Grangeville,
They had two
sons, Ray and Jackie. Jackie passed away
Rose had three
sisters: Anna Werner, Minnie Lanway and Alvia Meisner; and five
brothers: Bill, Fred, Henry, Arthur, and Bennie Wolfe
Rose went through
the eighth grade at Glenwood School 12 miles east of Kamiah. She
graduated from
Rose loved to
raise pretty flowers and nice gardens. She also loved to fishing,
hunting, and camping with her family.
In her later
years she enjoyed her walks to the post office and visiting friends
along the way.
Funeral Services
will be held at
Arrangements are
entrusted to Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia. |
Richard Lyness
Richard Lee
Lyness, 72, Orofino, died
Mountain View
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Teddy Rainville memorial
Please join
friends and family for a gathering to share memories of Teddy
(Turbo) Rainville (Oct. 3, 1968-Oct 12, 2012). The potluck
celebration will be held at Big Eddy, off of Dworshak Reservoir,
Saturday, Sept. 7 at
People are
encouraged to share stories of Teddy for others to enjoy. It would
be wonderful if you could also put these in writing for his wife and
children to enjoy for years to come. If you cannot attend or are not
comfortable speaking, please send your memories to
If you have any
pictures you would like to share, please email to this location as
If you have
questions, please contact Danelle at |
Obituaries for August 15, 2013 |
Janet L.
Steiner, Orofino, 71
Janet Louise
Steiner of
There will be a
Graveside Service Friday, Aug. 16 at |
Merle Loseth, 77, Orofino
Mildred "Merle" Loseth, loving wife, mother, grandmother,
friend to many, and life-long resident of the Orofino area passed
away peacefully on Sunday the 11th of August, 2013 at the age 77.
Merle was comfortable in her passing, surrounded by her family,
after a courageous 16-month fight against lung cancer.
Merle was born
Merle grew up on
the family farm on Crow Bench before moving to Peck at the age of
seven in 1943. As a young girl she helped her mother as a switch
board operator for the Peck telephone exchange for Interstate
Telephone and General Telephone Co., which was in her home until
1953, when it became part of the Orofino exchange.
Merle attended
elementary school in Peck and attended junior high and senior high
school in Orofino, graduating from
After graduating
from high school she went to work in the business office for Speer
Cartridge Works in
Merle began a 35 year career with the
In 1968, while
raising her active family and serving as business manager, she
completed a year-long course on Hospital Administration offered
through the
In 1969 she was
promoted to the position of Administrator of Clearwater Valley
Hospital, which she held for 25 years until her retirement in 1994.
Merle's vision for the hospital was well received and the hospital
flourished under her watch.
She worked
collaboratively with many staff members, doctors, health
professionals and organizations over the years leading the hospital
to new levels of professionalism that saw the addition many new
services such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, home health,
hospice and on-site emergency room physicians for the residents of
Her last major
initiative was a $1.28 million Capital Campaign drive. The drive,
which included donated labor, equipment, and volunteer time in the
true Orofino "Maniac" spirit, resulted in the construction of a
clinic and administrative offices at the hospital that brought
doctors, other health care workers and medical services under one
roof. The construction also brought a birthing room and the
remodeling of the hospital's interior, bringing it into compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The new addition
Merle served
concurrently as the Clearwater Valley Hospital Administrator, the
Medical Park Clinic Administrator, the Kooskia Medical Clinic
Administrator and the Administrator of a Kamiah home health care
office in her final working years.
Merle was well
respected by her peers and spent many long hours making sure the
In addition to
her work at the hospital, she was active in a number of related
health care organizations. She spent 14 years volunteering for and
served as the Chairwoman of the Idaho Hospital Association, served
three terms on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross of Idaho, was
active in the Orofino Chamber of Commerce, worked with Idaho
Emergency Medical Services and helped establish the North Idaho
Consortium for Continuing Health Education.
Merle was
instrumental in the passage of legislation allowing rural
Merle enjoyed
singing with the Clearwater Choraliers. The group was formed in the
early 1970's and Merle traveled with the group many times to area
cities to perform in concerts. The Clearwater Choraliers later
became the Orofino Community Choir and she was an active member of
the choir until her passing. She served as the Treasurer for many
years and was honored for her many years of choir membership and
involvement at the spring 2013 concert series.
Merle was a
member of Chapter CD of
Merle was a great
friend to have and was loyal in visiting with her friends, helping
sick friends, assisting friends with transportation to and from
appointments, getting them to the airport for travel, or to just
lend an ear to a friend in need.
Merle especially
loved her grandchildren. Merle and John took their grandkids on many
camping trips and motor home excursions. She loved attending their
many school sports activities, dance recitals, school educational
events and summer baseball and softball games.
She is survived
by her brother Dale and his wife Peggy in Spokane, WA; son Pat and
his wife Diane in Clarkston, WA and their children Shawnna and
husband Steven, Andrew and Keeton; and son Chris and his wife Lori
in Asotin, WA and their children David, Caitlin and Erik. She also
is survived by her many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to
her husband John, she was preceded in death by her parents, her
brother Joe and an infant sister.
Please join in
the celebration of her life at her memorial service in Orofino at
the Pine Hills Funeral Chapel at
Memorials, in
lieu of flowers, can be sent to
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Marie Green
Marie Green of
Fraser passed away
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Charles Arthur Rinehart, 58, Orofino
Charles Arthur Rinehart, a lifelong resident of Orofino,
passed away in
Charlie was born
Charlie grew up
in his hometown of the "Orofino Maniacs" and made Orofino his
lifetime residence.
During his young
years of school Charlie found a love for sports. He lettered all
four years as a varsity team player on the Orofino Maniac football
team. He is remembered for his talents on the field as the "tail
back". His proud father was his biggest fan on the sideline of many
Charlie had some
"wheels" on him and proved that when he participated in track
events. Charlie was a record breaker in track. His fast running
ability on the Orofino track team made Charlie a record holder. His
record holding title on the Orofino track for running was virtually
unbreakable, not until many years after he graduated. Charlie
graduated from
Charlie married
his high school sweetheart Kathy Montambo after finishing high
school. They began a family with their two sons Jonathan Rinehart
and Roger Rinehart.
Charlie was good
at just about most sports he picked up in life. He made a
"hole-in-one" on the Orofino golf course and scored a pretty good
bowling average, too. He was an excellent pool player also. Fun
summers playing on the men's softball league for the Oasis Club,
owned by Jim and Betty Crutcher, was something he looked forward to
each season, playing center field. Playing that position in the
outfield was his niche. He made it look easy by catching those fly
balls and his long throws to the infield was an easy feat for him;
before and after a few refreshments.
He liked to ride
motorcycles, both dirt and street bikes, and enjoyed fishing.
Charlie had his own brine recipe for smoking fish that was up there
with the best.
In the past,
Charlie worked for some of the local logging companies driving log
truck and operating the rubber tire skidder. He also knew how to run
the chain saw. He tramped up to
Charlie and
Melissa Oatman were married on
Charlie always
kept the wonderful memories of his younger years growing up and
those of his glory days in high school along with the good times he
had with friends along the way during his life. Proudly sharing the
stories of his son's talent in sports in some way brought Charlie
back to what he held so dear to his heart, the past, even if only
for a moment.
In recent years
Charlie struggled from an accident that changed his life. Those
friends that shared their lives with him through kindness, care and
understanding him, in many ways are truly a part of Charlie's
family, too. Charlie died of natural causes.
Charles Arthur
Rinehart is preceded in death by his parents,
He is survived by
his eldest brother and sister-in-law Lanny and Oretta Meyers of
Yates Funeral
Home of Coeur d'Alene is handling the arrangements for cremation. A
celebration memorial for Charlie's life shared with us will be
scheduled at a later date to be announced. |
Violet Ruth Lesmeister, 79, Orofino
Violet Ruth Lesmeister of Orofino joined the angels in heaven
Violet had two
brothers, Ira (Buck) and Tom. She spent her later childhood years in
Orofino, where she graduated from
She married
Charles Doty in Kamiah and they were later divorced.
She was married
to Charles Frensdorf in Orofino and they had one son, Mike
Frensdorf. They later divorced and she married William Lesmeister on
She was a very
good gardener and grew beautiful, award-winning roses. She collected
antique glassware.
Vi loved to hunt,
fish, and to camp, especially on their yearly trip to Brownlee Dam.
She was also a
very good cook, and she especially made great homemade breads and
Vi worked at many
different places in Orofino and the surrounding area. She worked for
the school district at Orofino with Mike Casetto; at
Barnett-Thompson Chevrolet; the Idaho Inn on
Violet was a
people person and had many friends. She was very social and loved to
visit whenever she could. She was a long time member of St.
Theresa's Catholic Church and loved to help out whenever she was
needed. She enjoyed bringing food and sugar cookies to her friends
and family. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved
dog, Missy.
Vi is survived by
her husband, William Lesmeister of Orofino; her son, Mike Frensdorf
and his wife Sonja of Moses Lake, WA; and her granddaughter, Matea
of Maui, Hawaii.
She is also
survived by her brothers Danny Leach and wife Sharon, Jerry Leach
and wife Dorothy, and Tanny Leach; and sister Wanita Perry and
husband Milt.
She was very
close to her niece Vicki Grimm and family of Kamiah and her nephew
Kelly Leach and family of Lenore. She also had a good relationship
with her cousin Richette Dominguez of Clarkston and her cousins
Melva Mock of Lewiston and Ellen Potter of Midvale, Rosie Richenberg
of Pierce, and Dorothy Kiele of Lewiston.
Preceding her in
death were her parents, Dan and Mary Leach; her brothers Ira Buck
Leach and Tommy Leach; and sister-in-law Barbara Leach.
Vi was cremated
and her mass was held in Orofino Aug. 10.
We lost our angel
but God and Heaven gained a special one. We will love and miss you
forever, Violet. |
WH (Ben) Durant, 89, Weippe
WH (Ben) Durant,
Weippe, passed away
donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, the |
E. Ellen Mowery, 97, Orofino
E. Ellen Mowery, 57-year resident of
Ellen was born
She attended
Jack's Canyon School District 66, walking or riding a horse (uphill
both ways!) with her siblings. She graduated from
During the
Depression she followed her brothers to a logging camp to cook for
them in the Mariposa area of
Ellen always
She wrote two
books. The first was "We Lived in Jack's Canyon," detailing growing
up on the homestead. The second titled "A New Beginning: After
Jack's Canyon" is about raising her own family.
Ellen is survived
by her children, Bill (Chona) of Orofino, John (Jeanie) of
Ellen was
preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents and all of
her siblings.
A memorial
service will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at
Pine Hills
Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Carl Dean Good
Carl Dean Good
passed away
A graveside
service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. |
Karen Marie
Davis, born
Karen will be
missed by many friends, and is survived by: two sons, Danny Perkins
There will be a
graveside service at
For additional
information contact |
Audrey Spence
Audrey Spence,
75, of
Services are
pending with Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia. |
Kenneth King Murray, 76, Orofino
Kenneth King
Murray, 76, passed away in Orofino
Ken attended
school in Orofino, graduating from
After graduation,
he moved to
Ken was preceded
in death by his father, Lenard Murray; mother, Mariam Stanley;
stepfather, John Stanley; and sister, Patricia Thomason.
Ken is survived
by his daughter, Kari Lennstrom of Lynnwood, WA, and son, Kenny
Murray of Shoreline, WA; granddaughters, Jade Lennstrom and Shannon
Murray; brothers, Dan Stanley (wife Gloria) of Orofino and John
Stanley (wife Mary) of Carson City, NV; sisters Elizabeth Heick of
Gulfport, MS and Mary Pipkin (husband Michael) of Snohomish, WA;
brother-in-law James Thomason of Stanfield, OR and aunt, Gertrude
Ring of Orofino; and many nieces and nephews.
A private
internment at the Weseman Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 17, followed by a 1 p.m. celebration of life at the First
Christian Church in Orofino (corner of Michigan Ave. and "C"
Street), where the family cordially invites all to help celebrate
and remember Ken's life. A luncheon will be held at the back of the
church after the celebration of life.
Ken had a great
love for western movies, so we would like to share a John Wayne
quote: "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
We love and miss you Ken.
Memorials can be
made to a charity of your choice. |
Obituaries for August 8, 2013 |
Violet Ruth
Lesmeister of Orofino passed away
A memorial service
will be held at
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
M. Wallen Oppliger, 97,
Helen M. Wallen Oppliger, 97, a resident of
Helen was born
While teaching
school in Orofino, she met James Edwin Oppliger. They married
After retiring she
dedicated her life to knitting, gardening and spending time with
family and friends.
Helen is survived
by her husband, Ed; daughter Lois Hull and husband Gaile; grandsons
Jeff Hull and Jim Hull; and great grandchildren Zach Hull, Lindsey
Hull, Julie Hull and Jason Hull.
She was preceded
in death by her parents, and son Gary Oppliger.
A memorial service
will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at
contributions may be sent to Southern Wasco County Ambulance Fund,
Spencer, Libby and
Powell Funeral Home of The Dalles, OR is in care of arrangements. |
Obituaries for August 1, 2013 |
Thomas Leo Reilly,
86, Orofino
Thomas Leo Reilly, born
Thomas was born to
William and Mary Ellen Reilly in
After the war he
became a pilot in 1947 and flew mail around the area of
He married
Rosemary Schumacher on
Thomas was a heavy
equipment operator, which took him to multiple locations. They
settled in Orofino in 1966.
He is survived by
children Jo Ann Smith of Las Vegas, NV, Michael Reilly of Bremerton,
WA, James Reilly of Orofino,
Rebecca Wall of Coeur d'Alene, and Lisa Thornton of Pierce;
his sister, Ardemese Rutter of Moorhead, MN, and brother James
Reilly of Missoula, MT. He has 12 grandchildren and 22
Thomas He was
preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Rose), his son, Paul, and
his brother, Bill.
Services were held July 27 at St.
Theresa's Catholic Church. |
Minnie Mabel Bower, 94, Weippe
Minnie Mabel Bower of Weippe passed away
Minnie was born to
George and
She grew up in
Shortly after
graduating high school in
When the children
were quite young, Carl and Minnie divorced.
Minnie moved to
In 1945 the family
moved back to
Minnie and Les had
three children: Loren of Surf City, NC, Bonnie of Medford, OR and
Bruce of Weippe.
The family moved
to Weippe in 1957. Minnie lost Les in 1964.
She worked various
jobs around Weippe before going to work at State Hospital North in
Orofino. She later transferred to State Hospital South, where she
retired. After retirement, she made her home in Weippe.
The last 13 years
were spent living at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation in
She leaves behind
five children, nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Minnie was laid to
rest July 20 at the |
Devota Pfefferkorn Jenkins, 87, Kooskia
Dura Devota Pfefferkorn Jenkins, 87, died
Devota married Dorrence Pfefferkorn
Dorrence died
Devota married Roy Jenkins
was active in the Presbyterian Club and Senior Meal Site. Devota
loved gardening, crocheting, quilting (she made each grandchild a
quilt and an afghan), and she especially enjoyed flowers
(particularly her Iris bed). Dancing and card playing were her
favorite past times. She loved the times when she and Roy would play
pinochle with Arlene and Bob Routh.
Devota was preceded in death by husbands, Dorrence
Pfefferkorn and Roy Jenkins; her parents, Stanley C. and Elva
(Hutchens) Potter; her brothers, Donald "Jack" Potter and Merland
"Pete" Potter; brother-in-law, Gerald Pfefferkorn; sister-in-law,
Lola Potter; granddaughter, Ronita Fitting; and grandson, Ty
Devota is survived by her children, Elvin Pfefferkorn,
Peggy Fitting, and Verle (Colleen) Pfefferkorn, all of Kooskia, and
Leah (Dave) Laufenberg of Lewiston; brother-in-law Doyle (Mary Lou)
Pfefferkorn and sisters-in-law, Francis Pfefferkorn of Kooskia and
June Potter of Winston, OR; 12 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Mike Jenkins of Kooskia, John
Jenkins of Hawaii, Doug Jenkins of Nampa, Ed Jenkins of Salmon, and
Jodi Domschot of LaGrande, OR; and numerous nieces nephews, step
grandchildren and step nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from
Funeral Services will be
Donations in Devota's memory may be made to the Senior
Meal Site. Arrangements are by Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia. |
Cynthia Senior, 60, Orofino
Cynthia Charmaine
Senior, 60, of Orofino, died
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel and Crematory of Orofino is in charge of arrangements. |
Edmund Schrempp, 93,
Claude Edmund Schrempp of
He was born in
In June 1941 he
joined the U.S. Army and served as a supply clerk in the
They spent a short
time in
In 1976 he and his
brothers went back to Eagle Butte to an all-school reunion. He
re-acquainted with his schoolmate, Marian Brewer Wood, who lived a
few hundred yards down the road from him when growing up. They
corresponded for a year when in 1977 he sold his grocery store,
married Marian and moved to her home in Albuquerque, NM They
remained there until her retirement in 1981 and then moved back to
Lewiston to be closer to family. They bought several campers and RVs
and traveled throughout the
Claude enjoyed having his family and friends near and was
always a kidder and loved to interact socially. In 1989 he had a
70th birthday party in Creston, B.C. at a family reunion. In 1999,
he had an 80th birthday party and in 2009 he had his 90th party with
many family members and friends attending a barbecue and to have a
few beers. (It's a German Schrempp thing...) He was a lifetime
member of the Elks and Knights of
He is survived by
his wife, Marian; his children Claudia Schrempp Decker and Robert
(Anne) Schrempp; four grandchildren, Aaron (Keith) Ranisate, Robin
(Matt) Lynch, Sarah (Jeff) Schmaltz, Dan (Aubre) Schrempp; five
great-grandchildren: Trey and Becca Schmaltz, Kaleigh and Lucie
Ranisate and James Lynch; brothers: Jerome (Jeanne) Schrempp,
Fulgence (
A prayer vigil
with remembrances from family and friends will be held at
The funeral Mass
will be at
Memorials can be
made to Hospice, Lewiston Meals on Wheels, All Saints Catholic
Church Building Fund or a charity of one's choice. |
LaRea Bernard
memorial service
A memorial service
for LaRea Bernard, who died March 25 in
This will be a
potluck, with the main dish, plates, and silverware provided.
Please join
LaRea's friends and family in honoring her life. |
Obituaries for July 25, 2013 |
Susan C. Engle, 50,
Susan C. Engle came into this world on
Susie was
born in Grangeville to Patricia and Johney Engle. She was the third
of five children born to the couple. She and her siblings grew up in
Kooskia and Syringa. Susie graduated from
her passion, she went to the
Her first
job in journalism was at the
Clearwater Progress, which she did to earn money while trying to
pay for college. After obtaining her degree, she worked for Lewiston
Printing as well as for a print company in
Susie also
worked at the Clearwater
Tribune before going to work at the
Lewiston Tribune on
She wasn't one to boast - much - but when she did something
she was proud of she would share her accomplishment with those close
to her. Susie was an amazing woman with a great many talents, but
none compared to her talent with words.
She, as a
child, would choose a word from the dictionary each week and would
practice that word as much as possible, using it as often as she
could. She brought her love of words to our readers in
The Edge with "Define
this." That was Susie - she loved to share her passion and her
She also
loved to share her humor, so much so that it wasn't uncommon for her
to play a joke on one of her many close friends here at the paper.
Once Susie even disguised her voice and called longtime friend and
inside sales rep Yvette Crosby to place an ad to "get rid of her
The paper
wasn't all there was to Susie; she was a wonderful sister and
terrific aunt. Her family will forever miss her smile, kindness and
guidance. Susie was an extremely compassionate soul, who could
always be counted on by her little sisters and their children. She
never had children of her own but she treated her nieces and nephews
as if they were her very own, earning her the name Mama Susie.
Susie loved
animals, especially dogs. Her special companion Buddy could be found
by her side any time she wasn't at work. He, too, was treated as if
he were her child and meant the world to Susie.
On Dec. 13,
Susie's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with
gliosarcoma brain cancer and on Dec. 14 she was taken into surgery
to remove a large tumor.
Her last
months were difficult. She went from being a very independent woman
with an enormous vocabulary to needing help with most things and not
being able to find words. It was a hard transition for her, but it
was especially hard for her little sisters, who went from depending
on Susie to be the great big sister she had always been, to being
her caregivers. I think Susie would say here, "thank goodness I was
always nice to them."
Bonnie and
Gina have spent a great deal of time and energy making these last
months as comfortable and easy for Susie as they could and they did
a wonderful job. In the end, Susie knew she was loved!
Susie is
survived by her brother, John Engle of Juneau, Alaska; her three
sisters, Selena Bridges of Stites, Bonnie Engle of Lewiston, and
Gina and her husband Matthew Ottinger of Beaverton, Ore.; her
father, Johney Engle of Kooskia; nieces and nephews, Josh Smolinski
and Savanna Smolinski, both of Clarkston, Tyrel Smolinski of
Lewiston, Isabelle Ottinger and Tomas Ottinger, both of Beaverton,
Skylar Engle of Juneau, Sabrina Myers of Moscow, Christina Dick of
Hoonah, Alaska, Michelle Willis of Moscow, and Chelsey Byington of
Oregon; her faithful companion, Buddy, the dachshund; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was
preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, and her
mother, Patricia Engle.
A viewing
for close friends and family was held July 19, and the service was
held July 20, both at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in
Susie will
be laid to rest next to her mother at |
Charlotte M.
Bonner, 81, Weippe resident, died
Arrangements are
under the direction of Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in |
Susan Hildebrand, 64, Weippe
Susan went to be
with her Heavenly Father on
She was born
She married Jim
Hackney in 1970. They lived and owned a steakhouse in
She moved to
Susan enjoyed
reading, music, water sports, cats, interior design, and decorating
for the holidays and gardening (especially growing ornamental gourds
and mini-pumpkins for Halloween).
After Susan and Ed
retired they enjoyed traveling; visiting relatives and friends in
Survivors include,
at home, her husband Ed and her special cat "Chloe." Also, brother
Ron (Jane) Behm, sister Sharon (Greg) Hildebrand, brother-in-law and
sister-in-law John and Wanda Hildebrand, nephews and nieces and
grand nephews and nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles, all from
Wisconsin, and many special friends.
Beside her parents
she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Walter and
Lillie Behm, and her maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Clara
Cremation has
taken place. At her request there will be no service. |
Donald McGuire graveside service
A graveside
service will be held at
A light lunch will
follow at the |
Judith Simpson
Judith Simpson, 70
Celebration of Life for Judy will start at
Trenary Funeral
Home in |
Obituaries for July 18, 2013 |
Betty Jo Greene, 86, Peck
Early in the morning on
Betty was born
Betty graduated
She had already
started dating Clinton J. "Pink" Greene, who would become her
husband for the next 65 years. They married
In 1951 they moved
north with Betty's parents, who had purchased property in
Always at Pink's
side, Betty was the bookkeeper of the logging business, camp cook,
full-time housewife and terrific mother. She also worked at Kayler's
Tree Farm for 35 years, was a member of Peck's Community Club for 50
years, was on the Peck City Council for a time, volunteered at the
Peck Library, and was a 4-H leader during her children's younger
years. Betty belonged to many other organizations as well, including
Betty was not one to sit, and to admit she was tired just
flat made her mad. She did not like to be fussed over. "I can do
it!" was her motto if you tried to help her.
When the weather
was good, Betty was outdoor riding horses, fishing, camping,
traveling, and going to rodeos. If she had to be indoors she loved
trying new recipes, baking, playing cards, throwing darts, gambling,
watching sports and bowling. Betty had bowled on the Thursday
afternoon Dishpan League from 1960 until just a few weeks prior to
her passing.
Most of all she
just loved being with family and friends. Grandkids could do no
wrong in her eyes!
She is survived by
brothers Verlon of Lewiston and Daryl (and Geri) Hobdey of Nampa;
children Ben and Jane Greene, Scott and Nancy Greene, Clinton A.
(Speedy) Greene and Adele O'Leary, Rita Kaufman and Bob Kaufman; 10
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded
in death by her parents, husband, brother Sonny and sister Donna.
A celebration of
life will be held at
The family
suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the John
Kayler Loose Change Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 82, Peck, ID 83545;
to the
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Susan C. Engle, 50
Susan C.
Engle, 50, of
Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston is in care of arrangements. |
H. Adams, 89,
Robert H. Adams
passed away
Bob was born
He married Goldie
E. Taylor in May 1955. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service, BJ
Corney Pole Co. and the Glenwood IGA store until 1965. He then went
back to work for the Forest Service until retiring in 1986. He moved
Bob was a former
member of the Lutheran Church in Orofino, Orofino City Council for
15 years, the Lewiston Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
No. 10043, National Association of Retired Federal Employees,
Clarkston Moose Lodge, advisory board for the Agency on Aging,
advisory board for the Senior Nutrition Program and Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston and also delivered Meals on
Wheels. Bob enjoyed fishing, reading, gardening and music and also
played tuba in the Lewis-Clark Community Band.
He is survived by
sons John Adams and wife Debra of Lewiston, Douglas Adams and wife
Maggie of Chesapeake, Va., and Alan Adams and wife Suzie of Post
Falls; brother Richard Adams and wife Joan of Lewiston; numerous
nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded
in death by his father, Harry Adams; mother Mabel Olson; and wife
Goldie Adams.
A graveside
service will be held at
The family
suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. |
Minnie Bower
Mrs. Minnie Mabel
Bower of Weippe passed away
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
A celebration of
life for Elmer Danner will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at
the Orofino Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 3414 Highway
12. A light dinner will be served.
Please join
Elmer's friends and family and share stories of him; there are sure
to be plenty of good ones! |
Obituaries for July 11, 2013 |
Betty Greene
Betty J. Greene of
Peck passed away at her home
A memorial service
will be held at
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Carl Larson, 83,
Carl Larson, son of early Weippe Prairie pioneers Anthan Carl
"Tony" and Ruby Moon Larson, went on to his heavenly home Thursday,
Carl was born
He married Beth
Grim, and from this union, his sons Richard and Douglas were born.
That marriage ended in divorce. He later married Betty Schultz. She
died in 1992.
Carl was
particularly proud of the designation of Century Farm for his
parents' ranch, having spent some of his later years helping his
mother run the ranch.
Carl attended the
Carl was preceded
in death by his parents, his brother, Louie, and his son, Douglas.
Survivors include his son, Rick, of
A graveside
memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13 at
Pine Hills Funeral
Chapel & Crematory is in care of arrangements. |
Norma Alteneder
Norma Alteneder
passed away
She married
Orville Alteneder in 1947. He passed away in 1998. Together they
raised five children.
She was also
preceded in death by her daughter, Karen;
A Memorial service
will be held Saturday, July 13, at |
James (Jim) Vargovich, 65, Weippe
Quietly he passed away. Jim was born on
He worked
in various jobs; the last being with Hutchins/Empire Lumber.
He married
Elizabeth Snyder on
Jim loved
the outdoors from hunting and fishing to berry picking and horn
hunting. He also enjoyed his gardening and making firewood.
He is
survived by his children: Tina (Roger) of
No services
are planned but a potluck dinner for Jim will be held at the family
home on July 20 at
In life we
have no regrets, only memories. |
Harold Lewis
Colton, 88,
Harold Lewis Colton, born
Harold was the
youngest of his brothers, having been preceded in death by both
parents, 11 of his siblings, two granddaughters and one grandson. He
is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lois; their three children,
Linda Mock of Culdesac, Danny (Nohea) of Honolulu, HA, and Stan
(Sara) of Ione, WA; sister Donna Jean of Branson, MR; 12
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, notably Nita
(Frank) Volz of Spokane, WA and Raymond Colton of Sun City, AZ.
Raised during the
depression, Harold moved to
Although he rarely
spoke of the war, he did share that he liked jumping out of
airplanes and was excited when the opportunity arose to relive his
adventures with fellow vets during a special flight offered in
Harold was an avid
fisherman, often taking his family to discover high mountain lakes
and streams in
Harold had been a
carpenter, salesman of sewing machines, vacuums and Heinz food
products, worked at a radio station, and somehow always managed to
find a way to insure his family was taken care of. He loved building
and, with the assistance of his wife, children and grandchildren
built a beautiful home in
He was a member of
the VFW and American Legion for many years and spent the last few
years in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff of the Idaho
State Veterans home where he made many new friends and memories.
Harold will be
sorely missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service
will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Home in
The family
requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Harold's
honor to IVAL - North (Idaho Veterans Assistance League North)
821-21st Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501-8992) designating
Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements. |
Obituaries for July 4, 2013 |
Carl A. Larson
Carl A. Larson,
83, of Weippe, died |
Catherine Adair
A potluck memorial
will be held Saturday, July 6 from
All are welcome to
come and spend this time with family in the remembrance of her. |
Connie Micheal (Mike) Sheets, 63,
Connie Micheal
(Mike) Sheets, 63, of Juliaetta, died
He was born
Mike spent his
happiest times being a cowboy and hunting guide as well as fishing
on the
The last several
years he spent working with and for his youngest son, David, as a
construction welder for S & S Welding in Kamiah. He lived in
Juliaetta for the last 13 years with the love of his life and wife
of 25 years, Bobi.
He is survived by
his wife, Bobi of Juliaetta; sons Michael of Clarkston, WA and David
of Kamiah; daughters RayAnne of Asotin, WA and JoAnna of Lewiston;
stepsons Brian and Eric Henry, both of
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Ernest Sheets and Ruby; brother Ernest; and
sister Deloris Raines.
A memorial service
will be held at a later date.
Please sign the
online guest book at
www.mtviewfuneralhome.com |
Darlene (Fix) Rush, 77, former resident
Darlene (Fix)
Rush, formerly of Orofino,
passed away Monday, |


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5 A great RPG for RPG fansOmmadawn | 01/12/2009 | See all Ommadawn's reviews (10)Firstly, I have no doubt that the PC version is the system of choice for this game. It can get busy and I wish the PS3 had the option to zoom out.That being said, the PS3 version is still very, very good.I'd read that the graphics were poor and the interface was a mess. I personally feel the graphics are fine. Not the best and not as monstrous as people had led me to believe. The interface (initially) took took a little getting used to. After an hour of so (and considering the complexity of Dragon Age) I was navigating around the menus with ease.As for the game itself, it's a nice mix of many 'old school' RPG's that makes anyone with a history of this type of game feel at home. I will confess that it doesn't push the bar massively higher, but it is the most fun I've had on my PS3 for a long, long time.I'm still on my first play through and I'm looking forward to starting my second. Not once have I been bored or wished it would finish.I will point out that there is a lot of reading/dialogue. Some people will tire of the background story relating to the next quest chain. Because it's so well acted and the decisions you make have such an impact on what happens next, it feels real.This is not MW2, GOW3 or any other action based game. It's a big RPG with a big heart. It will keep you going for many, many weeks. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing Dragon Age and I'm glad I didn't listen to the haters.
5 A first class RPGCaramon | 06/06/2010 | See all Caramon's reviews (77)Top 100 PC Reviewer Bioware has a long and well deserved reputation for producing excellent story-driver RPGs, and Dragon Age: Origins is no exception.Set in the continent of Ferelden on the world of Thedas, an army of evil creatures called Darkspawn is invading, led by a powerful Archdemon, and only the legendary Grey Wardens, knights devoted to destroying the Darkspawn, can fully eradicate this Blight.This is where you come in. As a newly recruited Grey Warden (chosen from one of three Races and three Professions) you travel to the fortress of Ostagar, where in a titanic battle most of the Grey Wardens are slain along with Fereldens King. With the help of a fellow Grey Warden known as Alastair, it is up to the two of you to gather an army, slay the Archdemon and stop the Blight.You may select a group of up to four members for your party, from a collection of various characters you meet and recruit along the way, and you will need at least a Rogue in your group at all times, to deal with any locked doors or chests you may encounter, of which there are plenty.Combat is fast, exciting and bloody. You may give orders to one or more characters on the battlefield, as and when you wish, or assign actions to each in various circumstances - instructing a Mage to case a Fireball at any nearby enemy archers, for instance. In battle the X button is used for a simple attack, with the other three buttons being reserved for special attacks you assign after learning them.The game is very speech-heavy, particularly in the early stages, but you may skip through dialogue and cut scenes you have seen before. The story is beautifully crafted, with plenty of banter passing between party members as you travel. Each character is fully realised, with their own history, attitudes and prejudices, and which characters are within your party in certain circumstances may open up new questing opportunities, which is a great aid to replayability.There is a large map with numerous locations to explore, which are revealed when you accept certain quests, and these are numerous. The main quest is ever present, but the scores of side quests gain much needed experience and gold, and help to flesh out Ferelden and its characters.Dragon Age: Origins is an old-school RPG with months of play involved, a large collection of Trophies, an ever expanding assortment of Downloadable Content and enough player immersion to see you complete it a good two or three times. Three completions is enough to gain every possible Trophy the game has to offer, but it is a pleasure to replay with a different type and class of character, and to see how different party members influence key plot lines. Another sure-fire winner from Bioware.
5 5 star RPGGodfather77 | 03/07/2010 | See all Godfather77's reviews (14)I bought this game when it was full price and have to say it is the best RPG I've played to date. At the sale price Play.com are selling this game at they are virtually giving it away.Whilst this game doesn't employ a completely open world system such as games like Oblivion, the world you explore via a map system is fairly large indeed & the animation, voice acting & music is very good. The difficulty setting at normal is quite challenging and if this is too difficult there is an easier option and also 2 more difficult settings.As with many RPGs you can select to play as a male/female rogue, warrior or mage and can select one of 6 different classes, each with thier own differing starting story which offers good replay value.What sets this game apart from other RPGs is the character voice acting and interaction system. Your actions and the way you converse with your allies throughout the game can affect their feelings towards you making them respect/like you which increases their skills or can lead them to dislike you or even betray you. You also have the option of buying and giving items to your allies to increase their approval rating. Their is even the option of romance with certain characters.There are quite a lot of side quests to complete in addition to the main story so in total you can rack up at least 80 hours of playtime as one character alone. Additionally their is a number of downloadable content which you can purchase from Playstation Store available to increase gameplay, the most recent being the Dragon Age Awakening.A word of advice, if you haven't got your PS3 linked to the internet I would recomend it, as the recent PS3 firmware patch 3.30 did cause major freezing issues with this particular game which can be fixed by game update 1.02. I haven't had any problems with latest firmware update 3.40.If your still reading this review I can't sing enough praise for this game and would recomend it to any RPG fans.
4 Dragon Praise!Icarus | 19/01/2010 | See all Icarus's reviews (29)Top 100 Games Reviewer Having just completed this game now (clocking in over 100+ hours to do so) I was left still wanting more from this fantastic title.Bioware's first venture on to the PS3 has been a very welcomed one. While there isn't a shortage of RPG's based in the fantasy realm none really made me feel engrossed in it until now.The characters you work along with are a real mixed bag of people, ranging from a power driven witch to a religious believing lady who loves violence. As you can see you will get a real mixed bag of people to saddle up with.The gameplay is great and very tactical, however the console version of this game comes up short as you are only limited to 6 shortcuts to spells which really slowed and made the fighting rather tedious in some places. If you wished to use a different spell or perk you would have to resort to pausing the game and then selecting it from a a round table. If you have played Mass Effect on the Xbox 360 then it's very similar here.Another thing to pull this game down from being a 5 star is the mass amouts of loading. You will need to wait around 2-3 minutes to login to play the game a further minute to load up your save file and then if you walk in to a hut or a different zone another loading screen will welcome you. It never really bothered me to begin with but after a while you cant help but sigh when that loading screen pops up again.The majoirty of the missions were very well laid out and a lot of exploration was needed to cover them, the main storyline quests were a particular highlight where in some places had me really torn on what outcome I would of liked.Overall this game crams in a tonne of gameplay for you to enjoy but sadly this game was built for the PC in mind which is why I cannot give this game the top marks as you have to always resort to messing about in menus for some spells which really yanks you out of the flow of gameplay.However, this game is a top notch RPG and with plenty of DLC now and in the future you can bet there will be even more action and adventure in the fields of Ferelden!
1 Boringjoelybob | 28/11/2009 | See all joelybob's reviews (1)If you like fast paced gaming leave well alone. Sorry But personally I found this very boring.


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quote: However, even the AD has to report to someone, and no university president is going to set himself up for a billion dollar lawsuit by removing tenured faculty or destroy a school by declaring financial exigency while football practice fields with dozens of flat screen TVs are being put up.
quote:Just remember that next time you want the guy fired.
quote:And in the other thread, I mentioned the over-funding of redundant universities as well. In other words, LA has more universities per capita than almost any other state
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Placement of tension-free vaginal tape is surgery to help control stress urinary incontinence . This is urine leakage that happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, lift things, or exercise. The surgery helps close your urethra and bladder neck. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. The bladder neck is the part of the bladder that connects to the urethra.
You have either general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia before the surgery starts.
A catheter (tube) is placed in your bladder to drain urine from your bladder
A small surgical cut (incision) is made inside your vagina. Two small cuts are made in your belly just above the pubic hair line.
A special manmade (synthetic) tape is passed through the cut inside the vagina. The tape is then positioned under your urethra. One end of the tape is passed through one of the belly incisions. The other end of the tape is passed through the other belly incision.
The doctor then adjusts the tightness (tension) of the tape just enough to support your urethra. This amount of support is why the surgery is called tension-free. If you do not receive general anesthesia, you may be asked to cough. This is to check the tension of the tape.
After the tension is adjusted, the ends of the tape are cut level with the skin at the incisions. The incisions are closed. As you heal, scar tissue that forms at the incisions will hold the tape ends in place so that your urethra supported.
The surgery takes about 2 hours.
TVT; Urethral suspension
Tension-free vaginal tape is placed to treat stress incontinence.
Before discussing surgery, your doctor will have you try bladder retraining, Kegel exercises, medicines, or other options. If you tried these and are still having problems with urine leakage, surgery may be your best option.
Risks of any surgery are:
Risks of this surgery are:
Tell your doctor or nurse what medicines you are taking. These include medicines, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
During the days before the surgery:
On the day of the surgery:
You will be taken to a recovery room. The nurses will ask you to cough and take deep breaths to help clear your lungs. You will have a catheter in your bladder. This will be removed when you are able to empty your bladder on your own.
You may have gauze packing in the vagina after surgery to help stop bleeding. It is usually removed a few hours after surgery.
You may go home on the same day if there are no problems.
Follow instructions about how to care for yourself after you go home. Keep all follow-up appointments.
Urinary leakage decreases for most women who have this procedure. But you may still have some leakage. This may be because other problems are causing your incontinence. Over time, some or all of the leakage may come back.
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Dmochowski RR, Padmanabhan P, Scarpero HM. Slings: autologous, biologic, synthetic, and midurethral. In: Wein AJ, Kavoussi LR, Novick AC, et al., eds. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 73.
Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Chief of Urology, Cambridge Health Alliance, Visiting Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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