Obituaries
Joseph Francis Knight
Sep 17, 2023
Joseph Francis Knight, 87 years old, went for his final ride on his new scooter with “all the bells and whistles” on September 5, 2023. Joy and a sense of new freedom were in his heart and spirit. He was smiling from ear to ear. As he raced along, he took a corner too fast and tipped...
Natalie J. Loser-Smith
Sep 15, 2023
Natalie was welcomed into a loving family on March 5, 1967 by Doris Shaffer Loser, James S. Loser, and sister Brenda. She started out camping and boating her first summer of life, and continued that family tradition each summer thereafter. In 1974 the family moved from Great Falls, MT to Whitefish, MT. All were excited to be closer to...
Mary Ellen Denton
Sep 14, 2023
Mary Ellen (Acheson) Denton was born September 10, 1949 in Ottumwa, IA, the only child of Donald and Catherine Acheson. After a summer trip to Montana, the family decided to move to Missoula in 1952. In Missoula she attended Jefferson Elementary and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1967. During her time there, she was known as an accomplished...
Barbara Daly
Sep 14, 2023
Barbara Daly
77 years old.
Barbara passed away on September 14, 2023, at Kootenai Memorial Hospital in Coeur d ‘Alene Idaho.
Barbara was born at Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho on November 20th, 1945.
Barbara lived with her loving husband Daniel Daly in Coeur d Alene, Idaho.
Daughter of Ralph and Ernestine Vaudrin, and Sister Fay Hoffman.
She is survived...
Edwin "Gerry" Foisy
Sep 12, 2023
Edwin “Gerry” Foisy, 77, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away Tuesday September 12th, 2023 at Ivy Court Nursing Home. He was born March 6th, 1946 to Margie and Edwin Foisy of Spokane, Washington.
Gerry grew up in Deer Park Washington and lived on a dairy farm. He later moved to Spokane, then to California, then back to Spokane to...
Roger Ray Lobdell
Sep 11, 2023
Roger Ray Lobdell, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Sept 11, 2023. Roger was born in Spokane, WA on Mar 8, 1938 to Stanley and Irene Lobdell.
Roger attended Newport High School. He joined the Navy and 4 years later, in 1959, Roger met the love of his life, Lillian...
Joseph "Wayne" Wachter Jr.
Sep 11, 2023
On September 11, 2023, we lost a beloved son, brother, and friend.
You and your big soft heart will be missed by all of us
Vicki L. Marsingill
Sep 10, 2023
Vicki L. Marsingill, 70, of Coeur d'Alene died September 10, 2023. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Carlyle Lee Batha
Sep 9, 2023
Carlyle Lee Batha 73, of Coeur d' Alene died September 9, 2023. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d' Alene.
Ray Peterson
Sep 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ray Peterson: A Legacy of Education and Compassion
Ray Peterson, a beloved teacher, mentor, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023. Born on December 9th, 1940, in Wallace, Idaho, Ray devoted his life to the noble cause of education and community service, leaving an indelible mark on the many lives he touched.
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Donna Jean Hubner
Sep 3, 2023
Donna Jean Hubner, 67, of Hauser Lake died September 3, 2023. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Lawrence M. Laing Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
Lawrence Marlind Laing Jr
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away September 2, 2023. Larry was born on January 24, 1931 to Lawrence Sr and Phyllis Laing in Seattle, Washington. Larry’s early years were spent with his grandparents, and later, after the death of his mother he moved to Tonasket to live with his Aunt and Uncle, Doris...
Alice Ann Adams
Sep 2, 2023
Alice Ann Adams passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at her home in Athol, ID in the presence of beloved family members. Alice was born on August 19, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents, Dorothy and Lawrence Schone. She was raised in Kansas City, Kansas with her two younger brothers Donald and Hugh. Alice graduated from Wyandotte High School...
Beulah "Evelyn" Bossingham
Sep 2, 2023
Beulah “Evelyn” Bossingham, age 88, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, following a few years of Dementia. Her family held her hand until she drew her final breath.
“Evelyn” as she was known, was born on January 5, 1935, in South Dakota to Maxwell and Marietta Chandler. The family relocated to Coeur d’Alene, ID in...
Gretchen Norma Gardner
Aug 30, 2023
Gretchen Norma (Ogden) Gardner, 75, died on Wednesday, August 30th, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her last words for her family as she smiled at us were “I love the Rosary”, then she breathed her last Hail Mary’s to Heaven until she expired: a fitting end to a life full...
John L. Spellman
Aug 28, 2023
John L. Spellman (81) of Coeur d’Alene Idaho passed away August 28, 2023, surrounded by his family.
John, fondly known as “Moose”, “Big John” and “Papa Smurf”, was born to Norman and Marlis Spellman March 18, 1942, in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. John loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family and friends. He was especially fond of his grandchildren...
William "Bill" Silvers
Aug 28, 2023
William “Bill” Frederick Silvers of Post Falls, ID passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on August 28, 2023 at the age of 72.
Bill is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Trisha (Jason) Shoemaker and Matt (Kari) Silvers; grandchildren, Clara, Bostyn, Clark, Pepper, Avery, Harrison, and Pace; and sisters, Betty Koehler and Marcia Underwood.
Bill was born on October 24, 1950 in Yakima,...
Eleanor "Ellie" Clare Beadles
Aug 26, 2023
Eleanor "Ellie" Clare Beadles, born May 4, 1939, peacefully passed on August 26, 2023, at the age of 84. Ellie was married to the love of her life, Donald Beadles, in 1971. In her words, " she won the brass ring" when she found Don. They moved to Coeur d Alene, where they raised their 3 children, Michael,...
Linda M. Smith (Hoiland)
Aug 24, 2023
Linda Marie Smith (7/18/47 – 8/24/23) was born Linda Hoiland. One of six children, she grew up in a small shack next to Sugarbush Lake, near Lengby, Minnesota. She lived there with her family until nine years of age, when her family packed up and moved to Rathdrum, Idaho. Later, she married Kenneth R. Smith in 1964. Together they raised...
Ben Zimmerman
Aug 24, 2023
Long time Coeur d’ Alene/Post Falls resident Ben Edward Zimmerman 82, born January 7, 1941 to Ben and Regina Zimmerman, passed away August 24, 2023. Ben was born in Roundup Montana, his family moved to Coeur d’Alene in the mid 1940’s. When Ben was a teenager, he worked in his parents “Spudnut” shop. Ben also worked and owned several machine...
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