Obituaries
David Earl Lyda
Apr 26, 2024
David Earl Lyda, “Dave” - age 72
Dave proceeded from this present life and entered heaven on April 26, 2024, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Hayden.
He was born to Marjorie and Earl Lyda in Cottonwood, ID in 1952, joining brother, John, followed by a sister, Joan. He resided in Cottonwood until entering the military after high school.
He excelled in sports through high school, playing point guard in basketball, #35,...
James Roger Johnson
Apr 24, 2024
James Roger Johnson, 89, of Hayden Idaho passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living. Jim as he was fondly known was born on May 13, 1934 in Madison, Wisconsin to Oscar and Ruth Johnson. He was one of five children, 3 girls and 2 boys. Jim entered the Navy in 1951 and served as a...
Gary Thomas
Apr 22, 2024
Gary Thomas of Coeur d'Alene Idaho passed away unexpectedly April 22, 2024 at his home in Coeur d'Alene. He was born November 2, 1991 to Heidi Stensland and William Thomas both of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He grew up in Post Falls until the age of 5, then moved to Coeur d'Alene where he attended school and graduated High School 2010....
Corrina Sorensen
Apr 22, 2024
Corrina Dawn (Durfey) Sorensen, 64, of Athol, Idaho passed away peacefully on April 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...
James Tassler
Apr 19, 2024
James Michael Tassler, 68, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on April 19, 2024, into the loving arms of Jesus who is the Good Shepherd who never stopped pursuing him.
Jim was born on August 7, 1955, to Napolean J Tassler and Margaret A Lyons in Milbank South Dakota. Jim spent his childhood moving around the country due to his father’s military...
Bette Anne Jibby
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 days of 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...
Michael Carraher
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...
Margaret Ann "Peg" Suenkel
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,...
Robert William "Bill" Denton
Apr 15, 2024
Robert William “Bill” Denton passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a brief illness following surgery. He was surrounded by family and friends in his last days before reuniting with his late wife Mary Ellen Denton who passed on September 14, 2023.Bill was born May 14, 1945 in Hartford, CT, the oldest son of Robert...
Barbara Jane Young
Apr 13, 2024
Barbara Jane Young of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, died peacefully on April 13, 2024 with family by her side at the age of 83. Barbara was born September 25, 1940, in San Fransisco, California, to John and June Keating. She met the love of her life in her first year of college, David Young Sr. and married on July 18, 1959....
Linda Jo Hedberg Sims
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...
Cynthia Diane Cooper
Apr 10, 2024
Cynthia Diane Cooper, 74, of Pinehurst died April 10, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Donald C. Werner
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...
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
o5•o6•196o ~ o3•25•2o24
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...
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