Obituaries

Margaret “Cleo” Huellemann

Margaret “Cleo” Huellemann

Jul 20, 2024

Margaret “Cleo” Huellemann passed away July 20, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born February 23, 1942 to Bernice and Pete Prolo. 

She met the love of her life, Ralph Huellemann, when they both were in Jr. High in Wallace. She graduated from Wallace High School in 1960 and married Ralph that November. They had 2 children: Deanna and Ralph Paul.

She...

Dennis "Rocky" Hilding

Dennis "Rocky" Hilding

Jul 20, 2024

Dennis "Rocky" Hilding, 81, of Post Falls died July 20, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Dixie Lee Cleveland

Dixie Lee Cleveland

Jul 16, 2024

Dixie Lee Cleveland, age 84 died Tuesday, July 16th with her family by her side after a recent emergency surgery from which she never fully recovered. Dixie was born to Jessie McGregor and Emmons Chamberlain in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on May 5, 1940. 

 Dixie is survived by her soulmate, Kenneth Cleveland with whom she had been married nearly 65 years; son...

Robert "Bruce" Winegardner

Robert "Bruce" Winegardner

Jul 15, 2024

Born in Denver Colorado August 27, 1949 and raised in Sacramento, California, Robert “Bruce” Winegardner was an incredible son, father, brother, husband, friend, musician, plumber, creator, facilitator and a bright light in this world. He lived each day to the fullest, constantly reminding each of us to make it count. He loved taking on new projects, from learning a new...

Doral "Butch" Lynn McGee

Doral "Butch" Lynn McGee

Jul 14, 2024

Doral Lynn “Butch “ McGee passed away at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls on July 14th, 2024, from a rare cancer related to the exposure of Agent Orange in Vietnam, a service-connected condition. Major McGee served over 20 years, both as a commissioned officer (Lt. & Capt.) and noncommissioned officer (MSgt) in the United States Air Force,...

Michael "Boots" Martin Aune

Michael "Boots" Martin Aune

Jul 14, 2024

Michael "Boots" Martin Aune, 35, of Post Falls died July 14, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Robert H. McCall

Robert H. McCall

Jul 14, 2024

How do you encapsulate the life of the person you love? Bob McCall, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend left us on July 14, 2024, after fighting a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Bob was born on June 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri to Gerald and Corine McCall. After moving to various areas, his family settled in Idaho Falls,...

Ronald Leo Hagman

Ronald Leo Hagman

Jul 13, 2024

August 11, 1934 - July 13, 2024

Ronald Leo Hagman passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 70 years by his side on July 13, 2024, at Coeur d Alene Life Care Center, one month short of his 90th birthday . Born on August 11, 1934, in Kellogg, Idaho, Ron was the beloved youngest son of Julius and Myrtle Hagman.

Raised...

Dorothy Mae Rodkey

Dorothy Mae Rodkey

Jul 10, 2024

Dorothy Mae Howard, born 6/30/1923 in Spokane, was welcomed into her Savior’s arms 7/10/2024. 

Raised in Caldwell, Idaho, Dorothy was active, adventurous, competitive, and inquisitive. She graduated from Whitman College, where she met the love of her life, George Rodkey. Following him to medical school in Detroit, Dorothy earned her Master’s in Chemistry and was invited into the world’s first class...

Dorothy “Chic” King

Dorothy “Chic” King

Jul 10, 2024

Dorothy Barbara King was born and raised in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  Affectionately known as “Chic” she left an indelible mark on all who knew her. In high school, she was active in band, cheer, and swimming in the creeks. She also worked diligently at the creamery and a café throughout her high school years.

Chic spent one year studying art at...

Rickey Cooper

Rickey Cooper

Jul 9, 2024

Rickey Cooper passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family July 9, 2024. He was 77.

Rickey was an amazing cowboy who loved his Harley, motorcycles, and horses, but it was the love of his family that drove him. He would make all sorts of things and was generous to the people he loved. He was also generous with his time donating...

Jonita Ellen Palmen

Jonita Ellen Palmen

Jul 6, 2024

Jonita Ellen Palmen, 71, of Post Falls died July 6, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Dale L. Morris

Dale L. Morris

Jul 5, 2024

Dale Lyman Morris, 85, peacefully entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on July 5th, 2024 with his beloved wife at his bedside. 

Dale was born on July 28th, 1938 in Sandpoint Idaho to Lois (McNeil) Morris and Myron Bede Morris. One of five children, including a twin brother, he grew up in Careywood where his love of the Idaho outdoors...

Ronald James Evans

Ronald James Evans

Jul 2, 2024

Ronald “Ron” J Evans passed into the arms of Jesus on July 2nd in Coeur D’Alene, ID. Ron was born to Ida Joan and Richard J. Evans in Santa Anita, CA. He spent much of his childhood learning and growing in CA and Post Falls, ID. He attended Portland Bible College and earned his associates degree before returning to Post...

Ida Joan Evans

Ida Joan Evans

Jun 30, 2024

Ida "Joan" Evans, a loving mother born in Coppock, IA to Richard and Ida McKune, passed away on June 30, 2024 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard and 11 siblings. She will be deeply missed by her family ,10 grandchildren ,2 great grandchildren. numerous nieces, nephews. and many who have felt adopted...

Carol Everson

Carol Everson

Jun 29, 2024

Carol Everson

Carol was born August 17, 1936 in Westin, Ohio.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Marion Duff and her brother Rich Duff.

Carol died peaceful June 29th, 2024 due to pneumonia and vascular dementia. Carol lived in Yuma, Arizona for over 20 years. She loved it there until her illness brought her back to Post Falls to...

James Richard Fromm

James Richard Fromm

Jun 26, 2024

Jim Fromm of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully June 26, 2024.  Born on July 25, 1945 to Richard and Frances Fromm in Sandpoint, Idaho; he grew up in Rathdrum, and at age 12 the family moved to Coeur d'Alene.

Jim attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy in Coeur d'Alene; graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor's degree and...

Russell Charles Fisher

Russell Charles Fisher

Jun 23, 2024

Russell C. Fisher, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, ID died June 23, 2024. Rusell was born September 9, 1933, in Chicago, ND, to Carl and Mae Fisher. 

Private family service will be held. 

Shirlee Irene Olson

Shirlee Irene Olson

Jun 22, 2024

 Shirlee Irene (Pence) Olson, beloved elementary school teacher and lifelong educator, passed peacefully at her riverside home on June 22nd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born to Orville and Merle Pence on November 23rd, 1931 in Alameda, California, Shirlee spent the first years of her life enjoying that area. At age 7, the family returned to Medimont, Idaho to start...

Carl John Fister

Carl John Fister

Jun 22, 2024

AO1(AW) Carl John Fister proud veteran of the United States Navy was called to his final deployment on June 22, 2024.Carl was the son of Fredrick Sr. and Hazel Nelson Fister. He was born September 6, 1959 at Bonner General in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was raised around the Sandpoint area.

 Carl Joined the Navy in July 1979. His military service started...