Obituaries

Heidi Reese

Heidi Reese

Apr 7, 2023

In Loving MemoryHeidi ReeseJanuary 31, 1940-April 7,2023

(Loving Mother, Oma, Sister, Friend, Aunt)

Proceeded in death by father and mother, Eugen and Margarete Schmid and her sister Christl Zimmerhofer.

Survived by brother, Bernd Schmid (Hildegard), children Andrea Butterfield (Don), Tom Reese (Marie), Patty Maxwell (Mark), Jackie Laes (Jan) and grandchildren, TJ Devine, Ryan Devine, Chris Butterfield (Britany), Matt Maxwell (Danielle),...

Betty Ann Mills

Betty Ann Mills

Apr 4, 2023

 

Betty Mills, born February 26, 1939 to Donald & Marie Somers in Kalispel MT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4th in Coeur d’Alene. Survived by her husband of 65 years Ronald K Mills, daughter Dina (Paul) Hourlland, two sisters Hazel & Diane, one brother Joe, four grandchildren Lacie, Kylee, Mikinzie & Samuel, six great-grandchildren Maiah, Kinley...

Katharina "Kathe" Magdalena Engel

Katharina "Kathe" Magdalena Engel

Apr 4, 2023

Katharina Magdalena Engel 07/19/1935 - 04/04/2023

In the early morning hours of April 4, 2023, our beloved Katharina Magdalena Engel passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior.

She was known by most as Kathe, Mom, Grandma, or Oma. She was affectionately nicknamed “Shorty” by her loving husband, Paul, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Together, they grew...

Fred James Mooney

Fred James Mooney

Apr 3, 2023

Fred James Mooney (93), "Jim", was born February 8, 1930, the fourth child born to Ned Mooney and Florence Anderson Mooney. He grew up on the Mooney family farm in Cougar Gulch and attended grade school at Meadowbrook School, later Sherman School and high school in Coeur d’Alene. He entered the National Guard about 1951. He married Mary Frances Futter...

Roy Anderson

Roy Anderson

Apr 2, 2023

Roy Anderson passed away peacefully at age 85 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho on April 2, 2023 with his family by his side following a prolonged battle with medical complications. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 28, 1938 to Anders and Hulda Anderson, and graduated from high school there. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology...

Kathern I. Gilman

Kathern I. Gilman

Apr 1, 2023

 

On April 1, 2023 Kathern Ilene Gilman of Post Falls, Idaho age 66. Passed into the living arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born to Larry and Ruth Mattin in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Kathie was their only daughter and oldest of four. Throughout her school years Kathie was involved in many school sports. After graduating Yoncalla, Oregon...

Debbie Sue Lohrey

Debbie Sue Lohrey

Mar 31, 2023

 

Debbie Sue Eskridge Lohrey was born January 23rd, 1957. She passed away from Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma on 3/31/2023 at 11:11am. She is survived by her two children, Christian Lohrey and Sarah Lohrey, and will be welcoming her first granddaughter this June. She was loved by many friends and her ex-husband Steve. 

Debbie was a loving mother and loyal friend....

Jeanne Ranee Helstrom

Jeanne Ranee Helstrom

Mar 31, 2023

 

Jeanne Ranee' Stone Helstrom, born to Arthur & Meta Stone, May 18, 1947 at Long Beach Naval Hospital, CA. While an infant her father was transferred to Spokane, WA. At the age of 5, her family moved to Coeur d'Alene, ID where Jeanne started school at Sherman and Central schools. The Navy would take the Stone family to Quonset...

Janet Louise Fristoe

Janet Louise Fristoe

Mar 31, 2023

Janet Louise Fristoe, age 80, passed away March 31, 2023, at home in Hayden, ID. Janet was born November 5, 1942, in Coeur d’Alene to Bob & Leona Patzer, the eldest of three girls. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School with the class of 1960. In 1961 she met Ron Fristoe, and on November 22, 1963, they were married.

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Joan (Jo-an) Maxine France-Kirsch (Haukaas)

Joan (Jo-an) Maxine France-Kirsch (Haukaas)

Mar 31, 2023

Joan (Jo-an) Maxine Haukaas was born to Lowell and Dorothy (Wales) Haukaas on April 20, 1933, in Colome, Tripp Co., South Dakota, the second of seven children. She grew up on a farm south of Colome where she learned to work hard and was very active.

Joan attended a rural one-room school through the 8th grade located south of the...

Aino Kikkas

Aino Kikkas

Mar 30, 2023

Aino Manni Kikkas, 96, Coeur d’Alene, passed at age 96 from this life into the arms of her  Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at The Lodge at Fairway Forest. 

She was born April 14,1926, to Vassili and Helene (Kirman) Manni in Tallinn, Estonia. Aino spent  many happy childhood years on the Estonian island of Aegna, where her...

Dennis Petro

Dennis Petro

Mar 27, 2023

Dennis Wesley Petro, 71, passed away March 27, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Raised in the Rocky Mountains of Denver, Colorado, he was born July 24, 1951, to Arthur Wesley Petro Jr. and Virginia Rae Petro. He led an adventurous life enjoying the great outdoors and cheering on his beloved Broncos. His passion for helping others led him to work...

John E. Lynch

John E. Lynch

Mar 25, 2023

 

 John Edwin Lynch, age 84, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 25th, 2023 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. John was born on May 25th, 1938 to Albert and Florence Lynch. He grew up in Palmer, Massachusetts with his three brothers, one being his twin, and one sister. He met his wife, Norene, in Chicago and was married...

Richard Alan Fristoe

Richard Alan Fristoe

Mar 25, 2023

Richard Alan Fristoe age 57, passed away at North Central Care Center in Spokane, WA on March 25, 2023, after a lengthy illness with ALS.

Richard was born in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on October 24, 1965, to Ron and Janet Fristoe.  After graduation from high school, he enlisted and served in the US Navy, and returned to Coeur d’Alene after...

Sally Lauraine English-Green

Sally Lauraine English-Green

Mar 21, 2023

Sally Lauraine English-Green, born July 24th 1943 to parents Dale and Elsie English, passed peacefully on March 21st with her family by her side. Before passing, Sally said “Tell everyone- I've had the very best life!" If Sally left an imprint, impression, or if she touched you in some way, her family would like to invite you to join in a celebration of...

Charles Albert Steele

Charles Albert Steele

Mar 20, 2023

Charles Albert Steele, (Abe, Papa, Pops) was born June 23, 1933 to Charles and Wilma Steele in Wilbur, Washington. He was the youngest of 8 children. Due to illnesses with his parents, Charles was raised by Fred and Beth Cook for most of his life.Charles passed away at home in Newman Lake, Washington on March 20, 2023 at the age...

Donald Lee Frank

Donald Lee Frank

Mar 18, 2023

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Donald Lee Frank on March 18, 2023, at the age of 67. Donnie passed away surrounded by his loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. Donnie was born on March 5th, 1956 in Glendive, Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents Reinhold and Florence Frank, and brothers Leroy...

George Junior Wells

George Junior Wells

Mar 18, 2023

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, George Junior Wells, loving husband and father of three, passed away at age 89 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

George was born Feb. 4, 1934, in Bigfork, Mont., to George and Eliza Wells. He was the youngest of nine children. He was raised in Bigfork, where he explored the Flathead Valley that he loved. In his...

Ronald Glen Sever

Ronald Glen Sever

Mar 15, 2023

Ronald Glen Sever (75)

Born November 13, 1947, in Moscow Idaho, to Glen Arthur and Mildred Ferne Perry Sever.

Ron attended schools in Moscow Idaho (MHS class of ’66) and served in the United States Navy. It was a proud moment when he was selected for the Navy Choir during boot camp.

In the 1970s, Ron was a building contractor…...

Jewell Ann Wooldridge

Jewell Ann Wooldridge

Mar 11, 2023

Jewell Ann (Cook) Wooldridge, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2023. Surrounded by loved ones, she entered heaven after battling breast cancer with unmatched determination, bravery, and grace. Born May 25th, 1946, in Coeur d’Alene; she was 9th of 11 children born to Ruth and John Cook. She enjoyed a fun-loving childhood with numerous siblings and lifelong...