Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Barbara Carol Swan became our most beloved guardian angel on Dec. 18, 2021. She lived through love for 76 years, and those who knew her are better for it.

She was born in Bismarck, N.D., on Feb. 18, 1945. She then grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and was the oldest of six. Their home was full...

Dec 14, 2021

Virginia Young passed from this life’s experience into the arms of our Savior on December 14, 2021 at her home in Hayden Lake, Idaho.

She was born March 12, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas and grew up in Waco, Texas.

Virginia married George E. Young in Houston, Texas on September 4, 1960 and honeymooned in Galveston,...

Dec 14, 2021

Richard Paul Harper (Rick) left us on Dec. 14 to go ride Harleys in Heaven with Debbie.

Rick was born on Sept. 17, 1954, to Fran and Ron Harper in Stillwater, Okla.

He leaves behind his sister, Leah, his brother, Robert Harper, his son, Nick Lakatos, daughter Tiffany Lakatos and eight grandkids. Rick lived his...

Dec 13, 2021

On Monday, December 13, 2021, Bonita (Bonnie) Joan Anderson, surrounded by her family singing hymns, peacefully took her last breath at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. For over 16 years she bravely battled cancer. Due to increasing health complications, her health took a recent turn for the worse. Her courage and trust in the LORD’s will for her...

Dec 12, 2021

Heaven was awaited by Shirley (Cresto) Orth of Post Falls, Idaho on December 12, 2021 at the age of 78. Shirley was born in Seattle, Washington April 24, 1943 however her heart cherished the Kirkland, Cle Elum, Ronald, and Roslyn area where her family was centered around. Shirley enjoyed many of the Idaho pastimes such as harvesting mushrooms in the mountains,...

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Ann Standifer passed on to continue her journey of life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 12, 2021. Mary was born to Lewis and Elsie Clark on November 28, 1959 in Pomona, California She is survived by her husband Marvin, her children Kathy, Amanda, John and wife Danielle & Lisa, her sister Beverly, and her...

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Lindner Weber, 93

Barbara Weber passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID.  She was born on May 12, 1928, in Modesto, CA.

Barbara grew up on a dairy farm in Modesto with her parents Basil & Ivie Lindner, her sister Marilyn and brother Craig.  She...

Dec 8, 2021

Roberta Schoening, 55, of Coeur d’ Alene, passed away on December 8th, 2021. Roberta Graduated from Post Falls High School. She enjoyed cooking, and was always trying new recipes from cooking magazines. She loved every holiday and was the most generous person, giving gifts for every holiday. Roberta loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed every minute she got to spend with them.She was preceded in...

Dec 7, 2021

Roger Lionel Beaulieu, 74, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Schneidmiller Hospice House due to cancer. Born in Lowell, Mass., on May 31, 1947.

Roger is survived by his wife, Bonnie, and three step children, Sandy Pinkney, Danny Mercer, and Kenny Mercer, sister Michelle Ferrazzani, nephew Michael Ferrazzani, brother Normand, nephew Justin Beaulieu, sister-and-brother-in-law Kathy and...

Dec 7, 2021

On Dec. 7, our beloved mom, Diane Van Zandt, passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene. This amazing mother of three boys was born on Sept. 5, 1944, to Charlie and Marjorie Reed in Colorado Springs, Colo.

She moved her family to Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1969 and then to the Coeur d'Alene area in 1974,...

Dec 6, 2021

Heaven has awaited the arrival of retired teacher and educator, Lynnette (Lynn) Dennis, age 76, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She left this world on Monday December 6th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Surrounding Lynn were her loved ones, who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Lynn was a...

Dec 4, 2021

 

Jerry Waddell 63, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2021.  He was a Coeur d'Alene native; born on April 4, 1958, to Glen Waddell and Margie Kiser Waddell.

 

In grade school, he drew hot rod cars, glued together many model cars, and enjoyed building miniature train sets.  He was academically affluent.  At age 14, his mother...

Dec 3, 2021

Jo Anne Renee Seale Aka: Mary Antonia Seale

Jo Anne Renee Seale was born on July 8, 1959 in Portland, Oregon to Luther W. (Bill) Seale and Sharon L. (Martell) Seale. She was the 5th of 10 children. She went to school in Boring, and Sandy, OR and then moved to Spokane, WA where at...

Dec 3, 2021

Deacon Robert “Bob” Cyr, AIA

The family of Robert Anthony Cyr honors his passing. Bob, a former Deacon of Coeur d’Alene’s St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021.

His kind heart, words and deeds will never be forgotten.

He was born on May 14,...

Nov 27, 2021

Clifford Herman Claflin was born June 24, 1933, to Ivan Claflin and Esther Claflin (Underdahl) in Slope County, N.D. He passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, surrounded by family members.

He moved with his parents and two older sisters to Harrison, Idaho, in 1936. They landed at their new home on the very day that his future...

Nov 27, 2021

James Park of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on Nov. 27, 2021, after a brief illness.

Jim was born on March 9, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., to Roy and Marilynn Park. After completion of high school, Jim enlisted and entered the service of the United States Navy on Sept. 4, 1964. He was released from active duty...

Nov 27, 2021

On Saturday, November 27th, 2021, at Schneidmiller Hospice House, William “Bill” Richard Steele, age 84, passed away peacefully, going to the Lord, holding the hand of his loving wife Lianne. Bill was born July 29, 1937 in Sandpoint, ID to the late William Steele Sr and Grace Bourke. He was the only boy with three sisters, June, Shirley and...

Nov 25, 2021

William (Bill) Dee Van Komen Sr. Passed away November 25th, 2021  peacefully, at age 62 from complications of multi myeloma, a rare cancer, at Kootenai County Hospital.

He was born August 8th,1959 in Orofino, ID to Dwayne and Betty Van Komen. Bill grew up in Lewiston ID, where he met and married the love of his life Jena Van Komen. Bill and Jena...

Nov 25, 2021

Gary Woodson 82

1939-2021

Loving husband, dad, papa, and papa great. Gary Woodson passed away on Nov. 25, 2021, surrounded by his daughters and grandkids, Brian, Tyson and Vanessa, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on April 14, 1939, to Bernard and Edythe Woodson in Menlo, Iowa. He was one...

Nov 25, 2021

Larry David House, 78, from Hayden Lake Idaho died November 25th, 2021, in Choctaw Oklahoma. He was born on September 27th, 1943, in Spokane Washington to Vanita and Dean House of Medical Lake Washington.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Vanita and Dean House and is survived by his daughter, Tina Marie Bratzler married to...