Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

The name Valerie means strong, brave, and healthy. Our Valerie was strong and brave, but sadly not healthy.

Valerie was born September 2, 1986. She was the oldest of 4 children and was a wonderful big sister who loved her brother and two sisters.

Valerie enjoyed many adventures in the great outdoors of Idaho. She loved the mountains where we spent time...

Feb 12, 2025

Connor Jackson, age 22, died while fighting zombies on Feb 12, 2025. He enjoyed playing Minecraft with his remaining server players: his mom, Sara Toombs; step-dad, Bob Toombs; step-siblings, Lance (Monica), Kessika, and Sydni (Roger). Connor is also survived by his Aunt Christy (Brian) Mueller; his Uncle Jesse (Scott) Stephens; his half-sister Daria Oberg; his Uncle Dr. Philip (Christine) Jackson;...

Feb 6, 2025

Susan Florence (Plummer) Nordstrom, 77

Jan 29, 1948 – Feb 6, 2025

On Feb 6, 2025 Sue Nordstrom left us to be with her three sisters and brother in Heaven. Sue passed away peacefully at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 77 from heart failure, with her husband and daughter by her side, under the care of Eden...

Feb 6, 2025

Lee Robert Hellesvig, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. Born April 6, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Roy and Joan Hellesvig, Lee lived a life filled with music, family, and unwavering dedication. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents. 

Lee’s early life in Minneapolis instilled in him a strong work ethic and a...

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Ellen Folger was born on February 16th, 1945, to Albert and Ruth Corning in Seattle, Washington. Born second to her twin brother Michael and two younger sisters Carolyn and Frances. Mary grew up in Seattle and graduated from Franklin high school where she loved to do art and had some of her work posted by the city. 

Mary was gifted...

Feb 3, 2025

Betsy Crutchfield passed away on Monday, February 3,2025, in Coeur D' Alene Idaho, on the Feast Day of St. Blaise. She was born on August 10, 1942, in South Bend Indiana, and met and married her future husband Graham Crutchfield on a blind date. They began their life together on July 25, 1964, and were married for sixty blessed years....

Feb 3, 2025

 Adam Corrie Townsend, 35, passed away much too soon at his home in Coeur d’Alene. He is at peace and free from pain. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

 Adam was born to Debora and David Townsend on Aug. 22, 1989, in Spearfish, S.D. He moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1990. Growing up, Adam...

Feb 2, 2025

Robert Eugene Roe II (Robbie) born April 30, 1979 in San Bernardino, CA. Died Sunday February 2, 2025 in Sand Point, ID. He was a resident of Post Falls, ID.

Robbie enjoyed hunting, camping and anything outdoors, but he LOVED fishing. He also loved his family.

He was employed by Plummer Forestry Products at the time of his passing. He leaves behind...

Feb 2, 2025

Dolores Jean Hall La Liberte passed away at her home Feb. 2, 2025, at nearly 81 years young. She was known to all for her sharp wit, generosity and adventurous spirit — always ready to jump in the Jeep for a long ride or paddle across the lake and find something new to explore. 

She had recently been diagnosed with myeloma,...

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 1, 2025

This beautiful man passed away too soon, but he lived a beautiful life. His plan was to retire and spend his time gardening and spoiling the grandchildren he loved so much. 

John was a Physician Assistant in Coeur d'Alene and loved by all his patients as evidenced by the hundreds of cards he received after his stroke.

He is dearly missed, but...

Feb 1, 2025

Ruth E. Langford died peacefully at age 94 on February 1, 2025 in Post Falls, ID where she was residing at Guardian Angel.

Ruth is pre-deceased by her husband Lawrence Langford, mother Ermyn Valentine Cavens, and brother Oliver Cavens. She is survived by her two daughters, Lorraine Lee (Michel) and Toni Schwartz (Dave) and four granddaughters Jennifer Smith (Jeff), Shirrell Cook...

Feb 1, 2025

At her request no service will be held.

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Jan 31, 2025

Bruce H Lauderdale, born August 14th, 1934, passed away peacefully in Coeur D Alene, Idaho on January 31st, 2025 with family by his side. Bruce was proceeded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nancy L Lauderdale, his parents, William H and Maude May Lauderdale, his daughter Wendy Lauderdale, his daughter Leah Aiono and his grandson Tony Wicker. Bruce...

Jan 31, 2025

Steven Russell Brown, 61, of Rathdrum died January 31, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Jan 31, 2025

ROTH, Bonnie Lea

Bonnie passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born September 9, 1934, in Littlefork, Minnesota, to Fred and Velma Shannon. At age 15, she moved with her parents to Twin Lakes, Idaho, where she met her future husband, Gus Roth.

Bonnie and Gus had 61 joyous years together at their beloved Twin Lakes...

Jan 30, 2025

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2025

Jan 27, 2025

Petersen, Gerald William- Age 87

Gerald W. Petersen passed away on January 27, 2025.  He was born on February 20, 1937, to William Bernard Petersen and Rosalie Josephine (Frost) Peterson in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

He was happy to have grown up in the Fort Grounds area in CDA. In fact, he lived most of his life in the same home on Forest...

Jan 23, 2025

John Charles Rhoad, of Spokane, WA passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, he was 81 years old. John was born on April 10, 1943 in Spokane to John and Louise Rhoad. He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and close friend to many, who will be deeply missed. 

Growing up near Downriver Golf Course, John attended Shadle Park High School,...

Jan 23, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Grace LaVada Mae (Hoffman) Boughton, passed from our lives on January 23, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 

Grace was born December 9, 1928 to Fred and Helene Hoffman in Brush, Colorado. Early on, Fred moved the family between Iowa and various western states to pursue work. Grace was only 8 when her mom passed...