Obituaries

Lynda Caywood

Lynda Caywood

Jan 9, 2025

Lynda "Granny" Caywood (Peterson)'s Story

Lynda Peterson Caywood, lovingly known as "Granny," passed through to whatever comes next Jan. 9, 2025. Born in 1944, Lynda was a force of Nature from the moment she arrived Earthside, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Raised in Portland, Ore., and California, Lynda developed a lifelong love for the beach, a passion that...

Aleksandra A. Cherniy

Aleksandra A. Cherniy

Feb 15, 2025

Aleksandra A. Cherniy, 86, of Post Falls died February 15, 2025. Aleksandra was born on April 17, 1938, in Removka, Ukraine to Aleksey and Nadia GoLayko-Tokun. She came to the United States in 2000 to be close to her family in Post Falls. She is survived by her daughter and son- in- law Natalya and Yuriy Novikova. Her brother and...

Valerie Ployhar

Valerie Ployhar

Feb 13, 2025

The name Valerie means strong, brave, and healthy. Our Valerie was strong and brave, but sadly not healthy.

Valerie was born September 2, 1986. She was the oldest of 4 children and was a wonderful big sister who loved her brother and two sisters.

Valerie enjoyed many adventures in the great outdoors of Idaho. She loved the mountains where we spent time...

Lee Robert Hellesvig

Lee Robert Hellesvig

Feb 6, 2025

Lee Robert Hellesvig, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. Born April 6, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Roy and Joan Hellesvig, Lee lived a life filled with music, family, and unwavering dedication. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents. 

Lee’s early life in Minneapolis instilled in him a strong work ethic and a...

Mary Ellen Folger

Mary Ellen Folger

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Ellen Folger was born on February 16th, 1945, to Albert and Ruth Corning in Seattle, Washington. Born second to her twin brother Michael and two younger sisters Carolyn and Frances. Mary grew up in Seattle and graduated from Franklin high school where she loved to do art and had some of her work posted by the city. 

Mary was gifted...

Betsy B. Crutchfield

Betsy B. Crutchfield

Feb 3, 2025

Betsy Crutchfield passed away on Monday, February 3,2025, in Coeur D' Alene Idaho, on the Feast Day of St. Blaise. She was born on August 10, 1942, in South Bend Indiana, and met and married her future husband Graham Crutchfield on a blind date. They began their life together on July 25, 1964, and were married for sixty blessed years....

Adam Corrie Townsend

Adam Corrie Townsend

Feb 3, 2025

 Adam Corrie Townsend, 35, passed away much too soon at his home in Coeur d’Alene. He is at peace and free from pain. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

 Adam was born to Debora and David Townsend on Aug. 22, 1989, in Spearfish, S.D. He moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1990. Growing up, Adam...

Robert Eugene Roe II

Robert Eugene Roe II

Feb 2, 2025

Robert Eugene Roe II (Robbie) born April 30, 1979 in San Bernardino, CA. Died Sunday February 2, 2025 in Sand Point, ID. He was a resident of Post Falls, ID.

Robbie enjoyed hunting, camping and anything outdoors, but he LOVED fishing. He also loved his family.

He was employed by Plummer Forestry Products at the time of his passing. He leaves behind...

Dolores Jean La Liberte

Dolores Jean La Liberte

Feb 2, 2025

Dolores Jean Hall La Liberte passed away at her home Feb. 2, 2025, at nearly 81 years young. She was known to all for her sharp wit, generosity and adventurous spirit — always ready to jump in the Jeep for a long ride or paddle across the lake and find something new to explore. 

She had recently been diagnosed with myeloma,...

Stephen M. Button

Stephen M. Button

Feb 2, 2025

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Ruth E. Langford

Ruth E. Langford

Feb 1, 2025

Ruth E. Langford died peacefully at age 94 on February 1, 2025 in Post Falls, ID where she was residing at Guardian Angel.

Ruth is pre-deceased by her husband Lawrence Langford, mother Ermyn Valentine Cavens, and brother Oliver Cavens. She is survived by her two daughters, Lorraine Lee (Michel) and Toni Schwartz (Dave) and four granddaughters Jennifer Smith (Jeff), Shirrell Cook...

Nancy A. MacClanathan

Nancy A. MacClanathan

Feb 1, 2025

At her request no service will be held.

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Bruce Hal Lauderdale

Bruce Hal Lauderdale

Jan 31, 2025

Bruce H Lauderdale, born August 14th, 1934, passed away peacefully in Coeur D Alene, Idaho on January 31st, 2025 with family by his side. Bruce was proceeded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nancy L Lauderdale, his parents, William H and Maude May Lauderdale, his daughter Wendy Lauderdale, his daughter Leah Aiono and his grandson Tony Wicker. Bruce...

Steven Russell Brown

Steven Russell Brown

Jan 31, 2025

Steven Russell Brown, 61, of Rathdrum died January 31, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Bonnie Lea Roth

Bonnie Lea Roth

Jan 31, 2025

ROTH, Bonnie Lea

Bonnie passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born September 9, 1934, in Littlefork, Minnesota, to Fred and Velma Shannon. At age 15, she moved with her parents to Twin Lakes, Idaho, where she met her future husband, Gus Roth.

Bonnie and Gus had 61 joyous years together at their beloved Twin Lakes...

Lucille O. Roth

Lucille O. Roth

Jan 30, 2025

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2025

Gerald William Petersen

Gerald William Petersen

Jan 27, 2025

Petersen, Gerald William- Age 87

Gerald W. Petersen passed away on January 27, 2025.  He was born on February 20, 1937, to William Bernard Petersen and Rosalie Josephine (Frost) Peterson in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

He was happy to have grown up in the Fort Grounds area in CDA. In fact, he lived most of his life in the same home on Forest...

John Charles Rhoad

John Charles Rhoad

Jan 23, 2025

John Charles Rhoad, of Spokane, WA passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, he was 81 years old. John was born on April 10, 1943 in Spokane to John and Louise Rhoad. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and close friend to many, who will be deeply missed. 

Growing up near Downriver Golf Course, John attended Shadle Park High School,...

Grace LaVada Mae Boughton

Grace LaVada Mae Boughton

Jan 23, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Grace LaVada Mae (Hoffman) Boughton, passed from our lives on January 23, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 

Grace was born December 9, 1928 to Fred and Helene Hoffman in Brush, Colorado. Early on, Fred moved the family between Iowa and various western states to pursue work. Grace was only 8 when her mom passed...

Bradford James Johnson

Bradford James Johnson

Jan 22, 2025

Bradford James Johnson 78 crossed over on early morning January 22nd at his home with his wife Doña, daughter Tammy and OCD fur ball Ozzie by his side. 

Born May 1st 1946 to Walter and Shirley Johnson in Spokane Washington. 

Brad started with the Northern Pacific Railway as a teenager which became Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He married Janet before he...

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