Obituaries

Bradford James Johnson

Bradford James Johnson

Jan 22, 2025

Bradford James Johnson 78 crossed over on early morning January 22nd at his home with his wife Doña, daughter Tammy and OCD fur ball Ozzie by his side. 

Born May 1st 1946 to Walter and Shirley Johnson in Spokane Washington. 

Brad started with the Northern Pacific Railway as a teenager which became Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He married Janet before he...

Patricia J. Ireland

Patricia J. Ireland

Jan 21, 2025

Patricia Jacqueline Ireland (née Bevard), also known as Patti or P*Tricia, died in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75. She is survived by her daughter, Kitty Ireland; sister, Dawnelle Garvey; brother-in-law, Gerald Garvey; nephew and niece, Shay and Kasey Garvey; brother, Philip Meredith; sister-in-law, Anna Meredith; and longtime friend, Jack Christiansen, as well as...

Darlene Dee Prater

Darlene Dee Prater

Jan 21, 2025

Darlene Dee Prater, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, & friend, passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025, at the Hospice House of North Idaho, surrounded by family and friends. 

Born on December 21st, 1945, in Ashland OR, to Lawrence “Buster” & Fern Rametes & grew up alongside her two brothers, Larry & Bill. 

Darlene was a proud graduate of Gilcrest High School, class...

Dennis Alexander Fishburn

Dennis Alexander Fishburn

Jan 18, 2025

Dennis Alexander Fishburn (Uncle D) passed away on January 18, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. 

 Dennis was born on December 11, 1955, in Decatur, Illinois to Lester J Fishburn and Thelnora E Fishburn third child of four siblings.  

Sgt Fishburn served 8 years in the United States Army, he was Pershing Missiles crewman in Germany he spent countless hours training and...

Richard Wayne Cann

Richard Wayne Cann

Jan 17, 2025

Richard W. Cann, 90, of Rathdrum died January 17, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel.

Theodore "Ted" J. Braun, JR

Theodore "Ted" J. Braun, JR

Jan 17, 2025

Theodore J. Braun,88,of Post Falls 1936-2025

Ted passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Coeur D'Alene Idaho. he is survived by his wife Suzanne Braun, His ex. wife Sally Braun , his 7 children Jackie, Mike, Bryon, Shaun, Melissa, Kristi, and Ryan and 3 step children Summer, Kenneth and Selena. He played music with the Old Time Fiddlers any many...

Lance Joseph Eberlein

Lance Joseph Eberlein

Jan 13, 2025

Lance Joseph Eberlein, 44, passed January 13th, 2025 at his home in Post Falls, leaving a great void in the lives of those he left behind. Born in Tonasket, WA on February 5th, 1980, he enjoyed a full youth filled with family activities such as camping, hunting, farming, and learning carpentry. He became a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle,...

Brittany Blettner

Brittany Blettner

Jan 12, 2025

Brittany Nicole Blettner

September 25, 1991 – January 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Brittany Nicole Blettner, age 33, on January 12, 2025, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Born on September 25, 1991, in Russellville, Kentucky, Brittany’s life was one filled with love, laughter, and light. She had a vibrant, bubbly personality...

Shari Lee Ellis

Shari Lee Ellis

Jan 11, 2025

Shari Lee Ellis, 75, of Post Falls died January 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. 

Lynda Caywood

Lynda Caywood

Jan 9, 2025

Lynda "Granny" Caywood (Peterson)'s Story

Lynda Peterson Caywood, lovingly known as "Granny," passed through to whatever comes next Jan. 9, 2025. Born in 1944, Lynda was a force of Nature from the moment she arrived Earthside, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Raised in Portland, Ore., and California, Lynda developed a lifelong love for the beach, a passion that...

Steven Martellucci

Steven Martellucci

Jan 8, 2025

Steven Martellucci July 16, 1947 – January 8, 2025 

Steven Martellucci, a retired contractor and proud Army veteran, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 77. 

Born on July 16, 1947, Steven built a successful career as the owner of his own construction business in Northern California. His dedication to his craft and hard work left...

Keith Hanlon

Keith Hanlon

Jan 7, 2025

Keith Patrick Hanlon, 69, passed away on January 7, 2025, in one of his favorite places on Earth, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he built a life full of love, laughter, and community.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 4, 1955, Keith earned his bachelor’s degree at University of Pennsylvania Edinboro before embarking on his adventure to Arizona and finally his life...

William Campbell Sinclair Jr.

William Campbell Sinclair Jr.

2025

William “Cam” Sinclair passed away on the morning of 6 January 2025, sixty six years after his birth in Lansing, Michigan to Bill and Joanne. He was surrounded by his family in his last hours and as he passed over. 

In his early years Cam moved around with his family, living in Michigan, Nevada, and for 5 years in Brazil. The...

Helen R. Mitchell

Helen R. Mitchell

Jan 4, 2025

Helen Ruth Renfroe Mitchell, 92, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born on May 13, 1932, in Pelsor, Arkansas, to Marvin and Estelle Renfroe, Helen’s family relocated to Cataldo, Idaho, in 1940. There, she attended school in a one-room classroom alongside her three sisters—Pennee (Fisher), Wilma (Dorton), and Betty (Colson). Helen graduated from Kingston High School...

Delmar Allen Orser

Delmar Allen Orser

Jan 3, 2025

Del Orser, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and servant of the Lord, went rest January 3rd, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

Born on June 2, 1944, in Modesto, California, Del lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and a heart for others. For 46 years, he owned and operated Action Printers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, building...

Maureen Diane Bissell

Maureen Diane Bissell

Jan 2, 2025

Maureen Diane Bissell was born December 17, 1944 to Donald and Vera Bailey in Helena Montana. The family moved to Spokane WA and Maureen graduated from Mead High School in 1963 where she majored in Art, sang in the choir and was on the drill team. She went on to pursue a commercial Art Degree at Spokane Community College until...

Carol Ann Bryson

Carol Ann Bryson

Dec 30, 2024

Carol Ann Bryson, 83, of Post Falls died December 30, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Nell Simpson

Nell Simpson

Dec 29, 2024

Nell Simpson, age 85, of Twin Lakes passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2024, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

 Mom was born Nellie Jane Rinehart on August 24, 1939, in Mullin, Texas, population 130, including her. She fondly told stories of her childhood growing up on a Texas ranch with her five siblings and her horse named Cry Baby. She met...

Richard Lee Varner

Richard Lee Varner

Dec 28, 2024

Richard (Dick) Varner,97, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on December 28, 2024. Born on June 18, 1927, in Lewiston, Montana to the late Abbigail Howard and David F Varner. He led a life marked by hard work, dedication in service to others and a love for his family. 

 Dick Varner grew up in the west and...

William Ira Guy

William Ira Guy

Dec 26, 2024

William Ira Guy, affectionately known as "Skip," was born on September 12, 1945, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories.

Skip spent a significant part of his life as a skilled Mechanic, where he spent countless hours in the shop, not only...