Obituaries

Vicki L. Marsingill

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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...

Ton Thi Heston

Ton Thi Heston

Aug 21, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Ton Thi Heston (October 21, 1946 - August 21, 2023)   With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a woman whose life was a testament to love, strength, and resilience. Ton Thi Heston, born to Nguyen Nuoc Bau and Luong Thi Doi on October 21, 1946, in Saigon, Vietnam. Ton's life was intertwined with history...

Dixie Lynn Sanborn

Dixie Lynn Sanborn

Aug 20, 2023

 

Dixie Lynn Carmack (Sanborn)  was born in Sandpoint, Idaho at Bonner General Hospital on February 2, 1950 and died peacefully at Life Care in Coeur D Alene, Idaho on August 20th, 2023.  Dixie was born to and preceded in death by her Father,  Bill Carmack and Mother,  Fern Carmack (White).  She is survived by one sister, Pat Stehwein (Stan)...

Elaine "Ellie" Williams

Elaine "Ellie" Williams

Aug 20, 2023

 

Elaine “Ellie” Margaret Williams, born September 13th, 1947, in Manchester, England suddenly passed on August 20th, 2023, at the age of 75.She was married to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Williams in 1974. Together, they made the decision to pursue a better life for their family and emigrated from England to America in 1980.  The two of...

Ellen Marie "Elmarie" Waterhouse

Ellen Marie "Elmarie" Waterhouse

Aug 19, 2023

Elmarie Waterhouse

June 2, 1920 - August 19, 2023

On August 19, 2023, this world lost one if its greats and Heaven gained a true gem. Ellen Marie “Elmarie” Waterhouse was able to meet Jesus after 103 years here with her loved ones.

Born June 2, 1920 in Spokane, Washington, Elmarie was an only child to Ruth...

Ralph Monroe McKelvy

Ralph Monroe McKelvy

Aug 18, 2023

Ralph Monroe McKelvy, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 on Friday August 18, 2023.

Ralph is survived by his children, Michael (Betty) McKelvy of Ketchikan, Alaska and Virginia (Wayne) Dorsey, Gregory Rose and Debra Greene, all of Post Falls, Idaho. He is also survived by nine grandchildren,...

Lois Bloomenfeld

Lois Bloomenfeld

Aug 15, 2023

 

Lois Greenberg Bloomenfeld (November 8, 1929 - August 15, 2023) Lois was a  loving daughter and dedicated wife - mother of four survived by children Shelley , Marc and Michael predeceased by daughter Reina and husband Murray. She was also blessed with six grandchildren & one great grandchild.   Lois was born in Newark, NJ to parents Mae and...

Ada May Foster

Ada May Foster

Aug 15, 2023

               Ada May Foster, 90, peacefully passed away August 15, 2023, in the presence of her family at Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene. Ada May was born in Kimball, South Dakota on October 6, 1932 to Edward and Mayme Geppert.

               Ada May graduated from Farmer High...