Obituaries
Jess Albert Hyden
Jan 28, 2023
Jess Albert Hyden, 79, of Coeur d’ Alene died January 28, 2023, at his home. Jess was born on January 3, 1944, in Marble, Arkansas to Jesse Albert and Annie Rebecca Cain-Hyden. Raised in Buena Park, California with his younger brother Richard. He graduated from Buena Park High School in 1962. Jess joined the Air Force at 17 as an...
Jeffry N. Hill
Jan 25, 2023
Jeff Hill (68) of Spirit Lake went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023 with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.
Jeff was born and raised in Reading, PA. After high school he headed west, first arriving in Oregon and shortly thereafter settling in San Jose, California where he met his wife, Rebecca....
John C. Nielsen
Jan 25, 2023
On January 25, 2023, our beloved Husband, Dad, Pop and Friend passed at age of 84. Born February 5, 1938 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to George and Esther (Streeter) Nielsen.
John married Sharon Rose Schorzman on March 17, 1960. Being St. Patrick’s Day made anniversary celebrations a special fun time. Together they had two Daughters; Kim Nielsen and Tracy...
DeeAnn Crawford
Jan 25, 2023
DeeAnn Crawford passed away comfortably in her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho on September 14, 1945, to Glen “Bud” and Phyllis, she was one of seven children in the Bessire family.
DeeAnn’s early childhood consisted of numerous moves and starting new schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. At fourteen, while living in Vantage, Washington,...
Tommie P. Robb
Jan 24, 2023
Tommie Platt Robb
Tom Robb, age 82 of Coeur d’Alene passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023.
Tom was born in Hastings, Nebraska on October 26, 1940 to Theodore and Margaret (Platt) Robb.
In 1943 his family including Tom’s older brother Gary moved to Boise, ID. Gary & our dad had a wonderful childhood in Boise. Tom loved swimming the...
Connie Jean Salsbury
Jan 22, 2023
Connie Jean Crowell Salsbury was born Sept. 28, 1954, and lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on Jan. 22, 2023.
Connie was raised and educated in Washington state. She moved to Idaho with her brother in 1974. She lived in Idaho for the remainder of her life. She worked at Kootenai Medical Center for 34 of those years, first...
John William Frame
Jan 21, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of John William Frame of Hauser, Idaho. He died at the age of 76 on January 21, 2023. John passed away surrounded by his daughter and granddaughters after a battle with a chronic lung disease. John was survived by his son Bryan Frame of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and his daughter and husband, Lisa...
Ralph Reeder Rankin, II
Jan 19, 2023
Ralph Reeder Rankin II, 64
Ralph Reeder Rankin, II was born January 25, 1958 in Lynwood, California to Ronald D. and Alice M. (George) Rankin. He died on January 19, 2023 in Long Beach, California after an extended illness.
Reeder moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1965, attending Central School and Coeur d’Alene Junior and Senior High...
TJ Cory
Jan 18, 2023
TJ Cory 76, lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 18, 2023.
I would call TJ a master of all trades, best joke-teller, a competitive pool player, and loved by all.
He leaves behind a loving wife of 22 years, 38 years before saying "I Do" Candace "Candy" Cory, his brother, Larry Cory, daughter, Sarah (Jessie) Holderman, three...
Vonda E. Beck
Jan 18, 2023
Vonda E. Beck (91) passed away on January 18, 2023 in Hayden, Idaho. She was born on January 12, 1932 in Fort Branch, Indiana.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Lighthouse, 650 W. Lancaster Rd, Hayden, ID.
Roy E. Langlitz
Jan 17, 2023
Roy Langlitz departed this earth on January 17, 2023, to join the love of his life Vera, who preceded him in death in 2007.
Roy was born March 12, 1933, to Henry and Margarite Langlitz, the 2nd of 5 children. Upon completion of high school Roy joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS John R Pierce during the Korean war. Roy...
Rolland W. Hurst
Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst
1932-2023
“Well, hello there!” Woody would greet people in his deep, rich bass-baritone voice. Since we know God has a sense of humor, one wonders if perhaps when he was welcomed to heaven on January 16, 2023, Jesus exclaimed, “Well, hello there!” just to see his reaction?!
Woody was born to Alfred and Ruth Hurst...
Stig Ove Larsson
Jan 16, 2023
Stig Ove Larsson died at his home on January 16, 2023. Stig was born on the 8th of September in 1956 to Inga Greta Larsson, in Dala-Floda, Sweden. In 1964, his mother came to America. Stig remained in Sweden for many years with his grandmother and grandfather. At an early age, he learned to ski, skate, and play sports. In 1969...
Gaylord "Bart" B. Chamberlin
Jan 16, 2023
Gaylord Bartlett Chamberlin (Bart) died January 16th, 2023, peacefully at home after being discharged from Kootenai Health the day before. He was born July 31st, 1926 in Bend, Oregon to Gale and Jean (Richards) Chamberlin. The family moved to CDA a year later.
Bart Married Dorothy McClure in 1949 and had 6 children. He then married Evelyn Marley...
Lurene Marie Tefft
Jan 15, 2023
Lurene Marie Tefft, 89, of Post Falls died January 15, 2023, in Coeur d’ Alene. Lurene was born on February 16, 1933, in Spokane to Cecil and Lula Richardson-Draxton. She has lived in the area her entire life. She loved reading, knitting, counted cross stich and casino trips. She won blue ribbons for her knitted baby sweaters at the...
Kenneth Willard Mitley
Jan 8, 2023
The Lord's faithful servant, Kenneth Willard Mitley age 73, passed away at the family home in Post Falls ID on January 8th, 2023 after a brave two-year fight against Cancer. Surrounded by his adoring family, who were honored to care for him, as he had always cared for us.
Ken was born December 28, 1949, to Emil and Marion...
Alyce Ballard Karrer
Jan 8, 2023
Alyce Ballard Karrer, 81 of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho has gone to be with her Lord on January 8, 2023. Alyce was born to Walter and Alice Ballard on January 19, 1941 in Sumter, SC and when she was 17 years old, she married Charles A Karrer on May 31, 1958 her husband of 64 years.
Alyce and her husband...
Linda Rae Birdsong
Jan 6, 2023
Linda Birdsong, aged 73, took a walk with the angels to be with the Lord in the early morning of January 6, 2023, passing peacefully. She was born April 29, 1949 in San Diego, California. She spent most of her youth in Lakeside, California after a short time living on a farm in southwestern Iowa.
Following graduation from high...
Lonna Lee McGee Meyer
Jan 6, 2023
Lonna McGee Meyer
Lonna Lee McGee was born to loving parents Edith Dickinson McGee and Lonnie McGee on November 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA. She was the first of 4 children, she was followed by David McGee (1942-2018) Dawn Hayes, and Timothy McGee. During WWII with Lonna’s father away in the Army and her mother Edith working...
Irene Innocenzi Pacella
Jan 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Innocenzi Pacella on January 5, 2023 at Kootenai Medical Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Irene was born on January 12, 1934 in Lowellville, Ohio, to Ercole Innocenzi and Fanesia Nardis Innocenzi.
She graduated from Lowellville High School class of 1953 and received her bachelors degree in education from...