Obituaries

Diana Margaret Baade-Hodson

Diana Margaret Baade-Hodson

Sep 1, 2022

 

Diana Margaret Baade-Hodson of Post Falls, Idaho, was born Aug. 31, 1951, in Eugene, Ore., to Clifford Allen Baade and Margaret (Cheramy) Baade. She passed away Sept. 1, 2022, at the age of 71, from Leukemia in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

On Nov. 10, 1979, she married Curtis James Hodson in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Curt and Diana were married for...

Timothy Joseph Waters

Timothy Joseph Waters

Sep 1, 2022

 

Tim Waters left this earth peacefully on September 1st after a long battle with COPD. He fought the disease on his own terms and avoided being hospitalized until the end. 

Tim was born in Coeur d’Alene to Warren and Dorothy Waters, joining sister Vici. He attended St. Thomas Elementary and was in the last graduating class from IHM in...

Clyde Jay Paulson

Clyde Jay Paulson

Sep 1, 2022

Clyde Jay Paulson, born in Gooding, ldaho, and raised in Richfield, ID. September 30, 1955, to Carl Frederick Paulson and Wanda Roundy Paulson. Clyde was the middle of five boys, John,Alan, Roger and Stanley.

"Idaho, Mr. Tator Head, has left the building, at peace at 5:24am, September 1, 2022.”

Clyde was a simple man, he knew nothing but hard...

Jesse Donald Grout

Jesse Donald Grout

Aug 30, 2022

Jesse Donald Grout, passed away on Tuesday, August 30th. He was 45 years old, and the best father to his 5 children, and the best husband in the world.

Jesse attended college at Idaho State University, and upon his graduation became an Electronic Technician. Jesse loved working within his field, he spent over 20 years in electronic quality control....

Blanche Shewfelt Walker

Blanche Shewfelt Walker

Aug 29, 2022

Blanche Shewfelt Schaffer Walker passed away on August 29, 2022, just 36 days before her 102nd birthday. She was born October 4, 1920 in Selby, South Dakota to James and Mina Shewfelt. In 1936, she and her family moved to Idaho. In 1937, she married Harold “Red” Schaffer and they had five children together.

In 1952 she started working at...

Gary Lee Lacy

Gary Lee Lacy

Aug 29, 2022

On Monday, August 29, 2022, Gary Lacy, loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 69.

Gary was born on October 8, 1952, in Thompson Falls, MT, to Alvin and Bertha Lacy. He was raised in Springfield, OR, and graduated from Springfield High School. He served in the Marine Corps for three years and was honorably discharged...

Ethel Rose Sertich

Ethel Rose Sertich

Aug 29, 2022

Ethel Rose Finke Sertich died peacefully in her home and surrounded by family on August 29, 2022.

Ethel and her twin Edith, known to family as Bubbles and Tiny respectively, were born on June 21, 1923 to Jack and Estella (Bebo) Finke on the family farm near Parshall, North Dakota. The twins were inseparable as children and the best of...

Robert Bedard

Robert Bedard

Aug 28, 2022

Robert Dwain Bedard, 90, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed peacefully with family members by his side on August 28, 2022. Rob was born in Omak Washington April 25, 1932 to Joseph Fileas Bedard and Elva O. Bedard. He was one of 19 children and spent his childhood on the family ranch on the Colville Indian Reservation. His mother passed when he...

Laurie Jo Nichols

Laurie Jo Nichols

Aug 22, 2022

 

Nichols, Laurie J.

Jan. 10, 1955 — Aug. 22, 2022

Laurie Jo (Peterson) Nichols passed away Aug. 22 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her husband, Scott, was holding Laurie’s hand, talking to her and hoping for one of life’s miracles for recovery when her heart stopped beating.

Laurie was born Jan. 10, 1955, at Lake City General...

Dwight B Tibbetts

Dwight B Tibbetts

Aug 21, 2022

Dwight B. Tibbetts, 75 Born on Christmas Eve 1946 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clifford G. and Reva (Lewis) Tibbetts, Dwight Bruce Tibbetts passed away of natural causes August 21, 2022 at home in Post Falls, Idaho and will be interred August 31, 2022 at Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem Oregon. When Dwight was about 18 months old, his parents tired...

Joy Seward

Joy Seward

Aug 20, 2022

 

Joy Lynn Zilbert Seward, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2022.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 P.M. at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, ID.  A graveside burial will follow the funeral service at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Joy was born on September 13, 1931,...

Gareth F.R. Abell

Gareth F.R. Abell

Aug 19, 2022

 

On Friday, August 19, 2022, Gareth F. R. Abell of Bonners Ferry, Idaho painlessly and peacefully joined his beloved Marcella in death at the age of 78. 

Gareth loved the quiet and solitude of the Paradise Valley home he and Marcella shared.  Having retired from teaching at Sandpoint High School, in recent years he delighted in riding his 4-wheeler...

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg

Aug 17, 2022

 

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg died peacefully on August 17, 2022 after her valiant battle with cancer.  Her three loving daughters were by her side, holding her hands through her last breath.  She was surrounded by her siblings and extended family as she crossed over to God’s embrace. 

 

Kimberly lived her life in devotion to God, her family, and...

Peter Stanley Kuber

Peter Stanley Kuber

Aug 17, 2022

Peter “Pete” Stanley Kuber, 72, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, went to the Lord on August 17, 2022. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and in the thoughts and prayers of many others.

At his core, Pete was a genuine cowboy. You’d be hard pressed to find him in anything other than a pair of Wranglers, a cowboy hat,...

Reginald Vigen

Reginald Vigen

Aug 16, 2022

Reginald (Reggie) Vigen, 90, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 16th. Reggie was born in Alberta, Canada and lived in Canada until 1952. He then traveled to  Camp Pendleton, California and joined the United States Marine Corps. where he proudly served in the Korean War. Reggie became an American citizen in 1955. After his...

Phil Buschette

Phil Buschette

Aug 16, 2022

Phil Buschette (63) passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2022, he will be greatly missed.  Phil was a loved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  Phil was a proud veteran.  He is survived by his wife Diana Buschette, his mother Sue, son Joseph, grandchildren, Evy, Evan, and Ellie, daughter-in-law Jenifer his sisters, Judy and Sharon, and...

Leonard Ray Hodge

Leonard Ray Hodge

Aug 16, 2022

THE RIVER IS CALLING AND I MUST GO

Leonard (Len) was born and raised in Colfax, Wash., to Adrian and Mildred (Anderson) Hodge.

Len spent his high school years at UCA. Where he met who would soon become his wife.

Len and Nyla (Weinand) were married on Nov. 11 1962, at the ripe old age of 20 in Sandpoint, Idaho....

Rev. David Riffle

Rev. David Riffle

Aug 16, 2022

Rev. David Riffle passed away August 16, 2022 at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22nd at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd at St. Pius X...

Sarah Arlene Robbins

Sarah Arlene Robbins

Aug 11, 2022

Sarah Arlene Robbins, age 38, went Home to the Lord on August 11, 2022 of a heart attack at home in Rathdrum, Idaho, with her mother at her side.

Born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, April 2, 1984, Sarah grew up in Rathdrum, attending Lakeland schools K-12th grade and then went to cosmetology school. Her greatest joy as an adult was...

John Derting

John Derting

Aug 11, 2022

John Derting Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend was called home by our Lord and saviour. He passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2022 surrounded by his family. His unexpected passing has left a terrific void in the lives of his wife, daughters, son- in-law, grandchildren and vast amount of extended family and friends across the country.John...