Obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Corrina Dawn (Durfey) Sorensen, 64, of Athol, Idaho passed away peacefully on Apr 22, 2024 after a 15-month battle with breast cancer. Until the end she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for a life filled with adventure.Born on Feb 24, 1960, the eldest of three children, she came into the world prematurely...

Apr 18, 2024

Bette was born in San Francisco on August 14, 1939, to Esther (Gronberg) and Frederick Ludemann. Her earliest memory recalled hearing the Bay Area air raid sirens in the early daysof WWII and hiding in a closet with her mother (Dad was in the Pacific). She attended grade school at St. Matthews in San Mateo. She became a big sister with the...

Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Michael James Carraher, longtime local physician, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Dr. Mike, as he liked to be called, was an internist who took very good care of his patients. He made sure that his charges received the best of care. His patients appreciated his kind and gracious manner and respect he showed all. Dr. Carraher was...

Apr 16, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peg” Suenkel, 75, of Hayden, Idaho, died peacefully at home on April 16, 2024.Peg was born in Coeur d’Alene on January 17, 1949, to Patricia “Pat” (Roche) and N.F. “Babe” Riplinger, Jr. The elder of twins, she became a big sister to seven siblings over the next sixteen years. Her family was active in St. Thomas Catholic Church,...

Apr 12, 2024

Linda Jo Hedberg Sims was born on July 29, 1964 to Jim and Margie Hedberg. Linda died on April 12, 2024, after battling cancer.  Linda was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1982. She enjoyed friends, family, camping, crafts, gardening, and spending time at the lake. She had a soft spot for...

Apr 10, 2024

Cynthia Diane Cooper, 74, of Pinehurst died April 10, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Apr 10, 2024

Donald C. Werner was born February 22, 1935. He passed away April 10, 2024 at the age of 89. He served in the military for a time and worked as a Systems Analyst in the computer industry for many years. Don moved to north Idaho in May of 1997 from Connecticut. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, gardening, hiking, and...

Apr 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, just four days before his 90th birthday, Duane G. Severson heard a call from his Lord … "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lords.” (Matthew 25:23) Duane answered the call, put down his yoke...

Mar 31, 2024

Thomas F. Johnson, 77, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away March 31, 2024, at The Schneidmiller House.  Thomas was born June 4, 1946, in Coeur d'Alene, ID.  A celebration of his life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 20, 2024 at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Mar 30, 2024

Theresa Ann Woods, who spent most of her life in Coeur d’Alene and was known for her beautiful smile and generous spirit, died on March 30 at the age of 84.

Theresa was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved to Coeur d’Alene when she was 16.

She was known for her generosity, giving tips to fast-food workers and donating regularly...

Mar 28, 2024

Maridel Wright-Anderson, 80, of Post Falls died March 28, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. 

Mar 28, 2024

David R. Galloway was a remarkable man whose life was filled with passion, dedication, and love for his family and friends. Born on September 19, 1957, to William Galloway (deceased) & L Fern Galloway (deceased) in Philadelphia, PA, Dave's journey was one defined by perseverance and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.  After meeting his high school sweetheart Susan at Bensalem...

Mar 25, 2024

Harold “Gus” Gustafson passed on March 25, 2024, in Hayden, Idaho.Gus was born on February 17, 1940, and raised in Kellogg, Idaho. Gus graduated from the University of Idaho and moved back to Coeur d’Alene after residing in Arizona for several years.Gus was a teacher for many years and then he worked in sales.Gus’s loved sports of all kinds. He...

Mar 25, 2024

James Leonard Swanson, 63, of Post Falls, died March 25, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Mar 22, 2024

LaVerna St.Clair Frymire passed peacefully from this life on March 22nd, 2024 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. LaVerna was born on December 28th, 1930 to parents Normal and Nellie Chappell and lived her entire life in the Coeur d’Alene area. She was a teacher at Hayden Lake Elementary from 1967 until her retirement in 1993, and is...

Mar 20, 2024

David Paul Shriver passed away peacefully from this world in Coeur d’ Alene on March 20, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Dave was born at St. Valentine Hospital in Wendell, Idaho on February 17, 1946, to parents Mary Marjorie Fuller and Paul Shriver. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1964 and from Idaho State University in 1969 with a...

Mar 19, 2024

Donald Richard McSparrin passed away on March the 19th, 2024 at the venerable age of 99 at Cascadia Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Don was born on July 1st,1924, in Weed, California. When he turned 19, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in WWII. At that time, he was sent to Harvard University...

Mar 17, 2024

Born on a cold day, December 29, 1937, Eloise Moody Lancaster began her life in in the upper  Midwest town of Kasson, MN. The first born to parents Sinclair and Dorothy Moody, she lived her  first nine years in the area before the growing family moved on to the west coast and settled in the  town of Willamina, Oregon. 

Growing up...

Mar 17, 2024

Roy Toyama, 98, passed away on March 17, 2024, at home after a short illness.  Roy was born on December 27, 1925, in Minot, ND to Tamaji and Chiyoko Toyama.  His parents ran the US Café in Minot where Roy worked throughout his school years.

Roy was a World War II veteran.  He joined the Army in June 1943.  He was...