Obituaries

Oct 3, 2022

Oct 3, 2022

 

Mrs. Josephine Rilliet, age 86, went to meet our Lord as the sun was rising October 3rd, 2022. Surrounded by her loved ones at home. Mrs. Rilliet was born March 19, 1936, in Huntsville, Alabama. A daughter of Josie and Howard Matson, who preceded her in death. She was the youngest of five children with three brothers – Calvin...

Oct 2, 2022

Dunkle, John Andrew

Our dad, John Andrew Dunkle aka known as Johnny or Big Red of Post Falls, ID, formerly from Priest River, ID passed away on Oct 2, 2022.  He was born on April 27, 1935 in Sundace, Wyoming.  When he was younger his family moved to Priest River, ID and he went to Priest River schools graduated in...

Sep 29, 2022

Richard (Dick) Fay Conrad, age 85, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 29, 2022. 

 

Richard was born on May 25, 1937 in La Grande, Oregon to Frances & Archie Conrad. He was one of seven children. Dick spent his childhood in Baker, Oregon. In 1958 in Joseph, Oregon he met the love...

Sep 27, 2022

Ruth Marie Johnson, born in Donnelly, Idaho on September 13, 1932 to Henry and Lillian Erickson, was called home on September 27, 2022. Ruth’s sunny smile, twinkling eyes and enormous gift of hospitality will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind her beloved husband of nearly 72 years, Kenneth Johnson; sister Joan Smith; Son David (Linda) Johnson;...

Sep 27, 2022

Steven Paul Penman, 65.

Steven Paul Penman passed away on September 27, 2022 surrounded by his family after an 18 month battle with cancer.  Steve was born September 19, 1957 to Richard J and Virginia A Penman in Spokane, Washington. He attended school in Rathdrum, Idaho and worked in various places before making the big move to Alaska where he...

Sep 26, 2022

 

Richard passed away peacefully on September 26th at the age of 81. Richard was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa to Harold and Alice Esser. Richard graduated from Loras Academy where he was captain of the basketball team and also ran track. After high school, Richard entered the U.S. Air Force serving four years. Dick also played basketball for...

Sep 26, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Douglas Guggemos, 68, affectionately known as the community’s “Music Man,” passed away peacefully in his sleep in Coeur d’Alene Monday after a six-year battle with cancer.

For 31 years, Chris and his company, Handshake Productions, provided free summer concerts at local parks, beginning in Coeur d’Alene and later expanding to Hayden and Rathdrum.

Chris’s impact on the Coeur...

Sep 25, 2022

Gary Thomas Hetrick (78), known as “Guru and PopPop” tragically passed away as a result of a house fire on September 25th, 2022 while trying to save his little dog Lulu.  He was the loving husband of Linda Dascher Hetrick. Gary and Linda met when he was 21 years old and she was 17.  They were married November 26, 1966...

Sep 24, 2022

Kathie Joy Boss passed away in her home Sept. 24, 2022. Kathie was at the young age of 63 years old and was a beloved member of her community. She passed away in her sleep.

Kathie Joy Boss was born to Kenneth Ray and Mary Sue Catlett at Norton’s Infirmary in Louisville, Ky. She was the middle sister to Paula...

Sep 24, 2022

Roger William Junttila passed away September 24th at the age of 72.

Roger was born in Spirit Lake Idaho to William and Irma Junttila where he joined three older sisters Sheila, Faye, and Pat.

Growing up, he excelled at sports at Kootenai High School. No doubt from his group of friends who would sneak in the gym at night to...

Sep 20, 2022

 

Helen Patricia McMillian October 16, 1927 - September 20, 2022         Helen Patricia McMillian peacefully crossed over on September 20, 2022 and went to join her husband Robert Clayton McMillian who was pre-deceased on January 18, 1995.       She is survived by her four daughters Pat, Kathy, Terry, Holly, and her sister Lynda. She was also...

Sep 19, 2022

Velma Ruth Farlin, 106.

Velma passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on September 19, 2022. She was born in Haigler, Nebraska on May 27, 1916.

She married Clarke C. Farlin on July 3, 1937. Velma and Clarke moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in October 1937. Velma was very active in the Assembly of God Church in Coeur d’Alene...

Sep 16, 2022

Khai Tran Le, 88, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away September 16, 2022.  She was born on January 6, 1934, in Danang, Vietnam. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday September 23rd and 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday Sept 24th at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.  Graveside service will be 12:00...

Sep 13, 2022

Victor Douglas Sutch was born on December 29, 1948, in Portland, IN.  His parents were Victor Doyle Sutch and Ella Rebecca Irion.  His parents met at Olivet Nazarene College in Illinois.  At the time, World War II was underway, and Doug’s father Victor joined the army as a pilot and married Rebecca in May of 1944 after graduating from military school. 

Doug spent...

Sep 13, 2022

Rosalind “Roz” Waldram, age 72, passed away at Hospice of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on September 13, 2022 after a 4 year battle with Cancer. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and in the thoughts and prayers of many others.

Roz was born in Newport, Washington, on March 10, 1950, to Kenneth & Marjorie (Keogh) Carlson....

Sep 10, 2022

 

Aaron Wallace Forest, 48, passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on Sept. 10, 2022, with his loving, devoted wife, family and his best friend, since sixth grade, by his side. Aaron was born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, on Nov. 29, 1973. He was the youngest child of Jack and Jackie Forest. He loved being part of the Forest...

Sep 6, 2022

After a brief illness, the Lord called our sister and wife to Heaven.  Janice Mason Eatherton was born December 28th, 1968 to Gerald and Clarice Mason.

 She was the youngest of six kids going to Waitsburg schools all 12 years.  A lover of all sports she played volleyball and basketball in school until her accident changed her whole life....

Sep 5, 2022

Naomi Fawn Anderson passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family September 5,  2022. 

Naomi was born in Anaconda, Montana to Maude and Percy Campbell on April 13, 1934. She  moved to Medimont, Idaho when she was ten years old and attended school at Cave Lake  Grade School and then graduated from Rose Lake High School. She was active in...

Sep 4, 2022

Richard I. “Dick” Turner had a peaceful and gentle passage into heaven on September 4, 2022 with hiswife, Collette, and family members at his side.Dick was born on April 20, 1940 in Kelso, Washington. He was adopted by Irvin and Josephine Turner asan infant.Dick served in the US Air Force from 1960-1965.Prior to owning and operating R. I. Turner Construction,...