Obituaries
Duane Gene Severson
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...
Thomas F. Johnson
Mar 31, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Johnson died peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, with his wife Susie by his side. Tom was born 1946 to Ralph and Marguerite Johnson in Coeur d'Alene. He is survived by two sisters, Beverly and Lynn and brother Bill. Tom has a son Daren, his wife, Sara, and their daughter Ella. He was also close with his...
Theresa Ann Woods
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...
Maridel Wright-Anderson
Mar 28, 2024
Maridel Wright-Anderson, 80, of Post Falls died March 28, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
David R. Galloway
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...
Harold "Gus" Gustafson
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...
James Leonard Swanson
Mar 25, 2024
James Leonard Swanson, III
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James L. Swanson was the ultimate warrior and kicked cancer’s butt for 7 long years. But when his body could no longer bear the treatments, Jim took that cruel beast down with him. Cancer may be the reason that Jim passed away so young, but cancer didn’t win. You see, that relentless disease cannot live...
LaVerna St. Clair Frymire
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...
David P. Shriver
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...
Donald R. McSparrin
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...
Eloise Mae Lancaster
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...
Roy Toyama
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...
Marilyn Eileen Moore
Mar 14, 2024
Marilyn Eileen May, 87, of Coeur d' Alene, died March 14, 2024. Marilyn was born on August 15 1936 in Coeur d’Alene to Norris and Salina Boothe. She grew up in both the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane areas. She participated in competitive figure skating from young childhood through her high school years. As a teenager she also served as a...
Peter William Mamales
Mar 12, 2024
Peter William Mamales, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on a beautiful Tuesday morning, March 12th, 2024, due to complications related to Alzheimer’s.
Born the seventh of eight children, Pete, known to many as “Pete the Greek who lives down the street”, was born to Vassilios (Bill) and Asihmo (Asme) Karidis Mamalis, at home in Magna, Utah on Thanksgiving Day,...
Robert Witherow
Mar 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Robert (Bob) Witherow, age 67, died on March 8th of early onset dementia.
Bob was preceded in death by his mom and dad Delores and Lowry. He is survived and remembered by his daughter Becki, son Casey and their mom Beth. He also leaves behind his three grandsons as well as his...
Wesley Alderson
Mar 8, 2024
This is my last chance to have anything printed in a newspaper so I’m writing my own obituary.
I was born March 6, 1946 in Carlinville, Illinois to the best parents anyone could hope to have, Dorothy Griffiths Alderson and William W. (Bill) Alderson. In August 1954, when we were leaving Nilwood, IL, the only city employee and mayor was changing...
Ronald H. Johnson
Mar 5, 2024
Ronald Henry Johnson, 81, passed away March 4, 2024. Ron was born September 8, 1942 to George and Edna (Olsen) Johnson in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Ron was a graduate of Sandpoint High School in 1961 and attended North Idaho College as well as Idaho State College in Pocatello before signing up for the U.S. Army Reserves.
Ron was employed by the U.S. Forest Service...
Beverly Jo (Boughton) Perry
Mar 4, 2024
Beverly Jo Perry, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, in White Salmon, WA. Born on June 3, 1945, in Coeur d'Alene, ID, she was the daughter of Robert and Lillian Boughton.
Beverly married Michael Perry, on August 27, 1967, in Coeur d'Alene. Together, they crafted a life full of adventure and...
Roy Keith McMahan
Mar 4, 2024
Roy “Keith” McMahan was born April 24, 1964 in Taft, California, and passed away March 4, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a brief illness. He was 59.
Keith grew up in Taft where he held a love for the game of baseball, playing in several local baseball and softball leagues. He also developed an appetite for motorsports, riding dirt bikes...
Wesley Ira Drake
Mar 2, 2024
Wesley Ira Drake of Dalton Gardens, Idaho, longtime resident of Kootenai County ID and Stevens, County WA and Southern CA, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on March 2, 2024. He passed at home, under the skilled care of North Idaho Hospice.A beloved husband to Bernice (Dollar) Drake, father of Linda and Dennis, grandfather of Breena and Kendra and...
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