Laura Kay Christensen (Kay) Dille, 85

Laura Kay Christensen (Kay) Dille passed away after a short illness Dec. 12, 2025, in Richland, Wash. Kay was born in Gooding, Idaho, on Oct. 19, 1940, to Hilbert and Laura Dille. 

She is survived by six children, Tammy Warren, Ken Armitage, Bob Armitage, Nickie Bell, Roger Armitage, Reece Armitage, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Kay became a skilled machine operator in the Coeur d'Alene area. Her hobbies were reading, gardening, and playing video games. Kay enjoyed fried chicken with family and friends. 

A memorial service is being planned.