Obituaries

George William Rodkey

George William Rodkey

Nov 30, 2022

 

Early Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, 2022, Dr. George William Rodkey passed away at his assisted living home in Hayden, Idaho. George, an amazing husband, father, brother, physician and friend died one month shy of 100.

Joining three older brothers, George was born at home in December 1922 in eastern Colorado to Joseph Verne Rodkey and Helen Elizabeth Piper Rodkey....

Richard Glen Miner

Richard Glen Miner

Nov 30, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30th 2022, Richard Glen Miner an amazing father, grandfather, husband, business leader and friend died at the age of 94 at his "Creekside" home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  

Richard was born February 2nd, 1928 in Harvey, North Dakota to Glen Edward Miner and Marcia Cussons Miner.   He was preceded in death by his only sibling Robert B....

Robert F. Bidon

Robert F. Bidon

Nov 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” F. Bidon, age 75, passed away at his home in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on November 27, 2022. With his loving Wife and Daughter by his side.

Bob was born in St. Paul, MN, on April 5, 1947, to Eugene I. and Olive E. (Scherer) Bidon. He was raised in St. Paul, MN, and resided in several states before...

Jeane Epps

Jeane Epps

Nov 24, 2022

At 98 years young, Mary “Jeane” Epps passed peacefully from this life into eternal life Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022.  Jeane was born July 2, 1924 to Kathryn (Adams) Pallage and Hank Pallage in Washburn, Wisconsin, and had one older brother, Casey.  Jeane was 3 when her parents moved out West and finally settled in the Humbug gold mining community...

Gregory Lynn Gilliland

Gregory Lynn Gilliland

Nov 24, 2022

Gregory (Greg) was born in Pasco, Washington, living the first few years ofhis life in Kennewick Washington, before moving to Coeur D’Alene Idahowith his family in 1953. Greg was born an identical twin and was proud ofthe fact that he was the oldest of the pair by 12 minutes. He and his twinbrother, Joseph Lynn, were nearly inseparable most of...

Dennis Tesky

Dennis Tesky

Nov 23, 2022

Dennis Tesky, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 23rd, 2022.  Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  Dennis was born on January 7th, 1954 in Mandan North Dakota.  Dennis was the second youngest of seventeen children born to Andrew and Martha (Reinhardt) Tesky.

Dennis moved from North...

Dorothy Marie Vandever

Dorothy Marie Vandever

Nov 21, 2022

Dorothy Marie Vandever, 94, of Rathdrum, ID passed away November 21, 2022, at Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls, ID.  Dorothy was born January 4, 1928, in Palestine, TX, to Oscar and Nettie (Pamplin) Miller.  Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 1, 2022, at the English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls, ID.  Burial to follow at the...

Robert M. McCarthy

Robert M. McCarthy

Nov 20, 2022

A Eulogy to Robert McCarthy at his Funeral Service

As delivered by his daughter Julie McCarthy

 Thank you everyone for coming to the service of Robert McCarthy, from Canada, out of state and those viewing via live stream. He was born on June 18, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland, son of Bob and Katherine McCarthy first child with two older half...

Bettye Jane Miller

Bettye Jane Miller

Nov 20, 2022

Bettye Jane Miller, 89, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away November 20, 2022.  Bettye was born September 15, 1933, in Brownwood, TX, to Carter and Mary (Townsend) Reid.  A celebration of Bettye's life will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday November 30, 2022, at Lake City Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Memorial donations are requested to St....

William D. Powley

William D. Powley

Nov 19, 2022

 William "Bill" Powely, 91 resident of Coeur d'Alene, went to Heaven November 19, 2022.  He was born September 26, 1931 in Santa Monica, CA to William and Isabel Powley.

     Bill got married to his wife Audrey Powley in North Hollywood, CA. and together they came to Coeur d'Alene in 1995.

     He graduated from North Hollywood High...

Dennis M. Purdy

Dennis M. Purdy

Nov 19, 2022

Dennis Michael Purdy was born July 2, 1952 in Coeur d'Alene to Donald and Martha Purdy, joining siblings Don and Janice.  He was the 3rd of 4 children born into the family. Dennis attended St. Thomas grade school and IHM high school where he played basketball and football and was given the nickname "Toe"  by Coach Gene Boyle. Dennis worked...

Candice Rose Kemmer

Candice Rose Kemmer

Nov 19, 2022

Candice Rose Kemmer, 37, Beulah, after an 8 year battle with cancer, went to be with the Lord on November 19th, 2022 at the Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, ND. She was born May 13th, 1985, in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho to parents D Dean Kemmer and Chrystal D Kemmer (Montee).

Candice graduated high school from North Idaho Christian School. Following...

Thomas Wyain Metcalf

Thomas Wyain Metcalf

Nov 17, 2022

Thomas Wyain Metcalf

Born in Golden, OK on June 18, 1933

Passed November 17, 2022 in Post Falls, ID.

Tom was the second of 3 boys. He met and married Maria in Germany while serving as part of the Army occupation force after WWII.

They spent 67 years honeymooning, had 8 children, 62 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

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Echo D. Schuon

Echo D. Schuon

Nov 12, 2022

Echo D. Schuon passed away on November 12, 2022, at Kootenai Health surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.

Echo was born on December 5, 1938, in Nampa Idaho. Her parents, Bruce and Mildred "Mickey" Dugal moved their family to Moyie Springs, Idaho in 1950. Echo was an only child but was not shy and made many friends...

Frank Clovis

Frank Clovis

Nov 10, 2022

     

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Frank Clovis, 69, on November 10, 2022. To all who knew him well, Frank brought a brightness of spirit fueled by seeing those around him thrive. He was our PopCola, our Guido Vespucci, our Grand Poobah, and the Godfather of all CPAs, and...

Rita "Karen" Pishko (Beddow)

Rita "Karen" Pishko (Beddow)

Nov 9, 2022

Rita Pishko (Beddow) was born July 2, 1949, to Russell and Esther Beddow in Spokane, Washington.  Rita passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 9th after a 2-year battle with Pancreatic cancer and is now free of pain.

She lived in Liberty Lake with her husband of 37 years and the couple's beloved dog, Sophie, always by their side....

Jim Glaspie

Jim Glaspie

Nov 9, 2022

Jim Glaspie, 92 of Post Falls, Idaho died November 9, 2022 at home after a long battle with cancer.

Jim was the ninth born child in a family of eleven.  Jim was married to Joann for 60 years until her death in 2009.  Jim married Betty Kammeyer in 2011. Jim was predeceased by his second born daughter, Laura.

He is...

Dick G.B. Jonas

Dick G.B. Jonas

Nov 7, 2022

Dick Gerrit Bastiaan Jonas went to be home with his Savior on November 7, 2022 after battling congestive heart failure. He was born in Arnhem, The Netherlands in February 1949 to Bastiaan and Jacoba Jonas. He had one older sister, Irene Jonas Streutker. When Dick was a young boy, the family immigrated to the United States ultimately settling on the...

Arlene Scott

Arlene Scott

Nov 6, 2022

Arlene Scott, 96, from Coeur d Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022.  Arlene was born, July 25, 1926 in Gales Ferry, Connecticut to Morton and Edna Crawford.  She grew up on a dairy farm, in Gales Ferry, and met Norman Scott when they were in high school, and they were married on April 8, 1945 in Gales...

Ginger Rivera

Ginger Rivera

Nov 4, 2022

Ginger Rivera passed away Nov. 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Ginger was born Oct. 24, 1959, to Chuck and Virginia Young in Madera, Calif.

Ginger had three children when she met her soulmate, Robert "Bob" Rivera, in 1986, and he too already had three children. After declining his many offers of marriage...