Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Robert E. Wakefield (also known respectfully as Col. K. R. Liston-Wakefield, USMC, Retired) died peacefully with his children by his side on September 29th, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Bob was a distinguished military graduate from the University of California, Berkeley (1959), or Cal as he preferred it to be called. He was a graduate of the...

Sep 29, 2021

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Sandra Lynn St.John-Kelleher, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 67. Sandra was born on June 9,1954, in Valparaiso, Indiana. In 1997, Sandra Lynn St. John, married Randall D. Kelleher within weeks of meeting each other in Scottsdale, Arizona. They lived a happy life together for 20-plus years until Randy passed...

Sep 29, 2021

Mamie Gayle English Cisneros, March 30, 1979 to September 29, 2021.

Mamie was unforgettable!  She filled any room she was in.  She had flair, she had style, she had courage and passion.  The Mamie who we will remember was beautiful inside and out; she was light and laughter.  She was a devoted friend, generous and kind.  She...

Sep 29, 2021

Elaine Kaiser 85 years. old, Born in Weiser Idaho. Feb. 5, 1936. She was followed by a brother Larry, sister Linda and Ted the baby of the family. She graduated from Wesier High. She went out to make her real life, which included going on a mission, and later married and had a son by adoption. She worked about...

Sep 28, 2021

Russell was an answer to many prayers when the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society called his parents to say they had a little boy waiting to be adopted.  He became a part of the Norris family in April of 1960 and the center of Ed and Edwina’s life for the next four years until he was joined by...

Sep 28, 2021

Sharon Renee Archer died at age 62 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1959 in Helena, MT to the parents of Robert and Roberta Henry (Plumley).  Sharon was the 2nd oldest of 4 children.

After graduation she married and moved to Mullen, Idaho where she had a daughter...

Sep 25, 2021

Robert Gordon Westby Jr, 89, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on Sept. 25, 2021.

Bob was born to Gordon and Louise Westby on July 15, 1932, in Milwaukie, Wis. From a young age, Bob loved the game of golf, where he worked as a greenskeeper at a local golf...

Sep 24, 2021

Joyce “Joycie” May (Berkshire) Hoskins left this world on Sept. 24, 2021, after a long residence at Good Samaritan’s Silver Wood Village nursing home in Silverton, Idaho. She was born in Mullan, Idaho, on Dec. 9, 1934, to Viola “Vi” Victoria (Vroman) (Berkshire) Hoskins and Vinton “Vic” Clarence Berkshire. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother,...

Sep 22, 2021

The creator of the most spectacular blueback dip in the universe, David C. Dodson, passed away at home on Sept. 22, 2021, surrounded by his children, his best friends, and two of his grandchildren.

He was born July 10, 1953, in Cascade, Idaho, in what was a thwarted mad dash to Boise.

David will be...

Sep 21, 2021

Betty Rose Hitchcock, 90, passed away on Sept. 21, 2021, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Betty was born on Feb. 8, 1931, in Coeur d'Alene Idaho, to Paul and Bessy Braden. She was raised in Coeur d'Alene with her brother, Bob, and lived in Coeur d'Alene her whole life.

When Betty was younger she worked in...

Sep 20, 2021

Barbara Ruth Haskett Jones Harman passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 20, 2021 in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born in Buhl, Idaho on August 9, 1925 to Parley and Inez Haskett. Barbara grew up in Buhl, Jerome and Pocatello, Idaho.

In 1942, at the age of 17 she married Ted Jones and...

Sep 19, 2021

LeRaine "Lee" Hartman

Lee, 76 was born August 29, 1945 in Coeur d' Alene to Wayne and Violet Sullivan. She graduated in 1964 from Coeur d' Alene High School.  After her graduation from North Idaho College she started her career as a book keeper at the Forest Service.  She enjoyed her job for many years until her...

Sep 18, 2021

Rich M. Shabazian, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on September 18, 2021.

Rich was born in Chicago, IL, on July 24, 1946, to Albert K. and Agavnie M. (Berntsen) Shabazian. At an early age, the family moved to Southern California.  In 1964, he graduated from Burbank High School...

Sep 18, 2021

Jackson James Purdie

Born March 25, 1986

Died September 18, 2021

Jackson James Purdie was 35 years old when he moved on to his next big adventure. He is the son of Jack Purdie and Arlene Hovingh. His sister is Melissa Purdie. His stepmom is Pearl Sanchez. His children are Shayden and Lyra....

Sep 17, 2021

CHASE, Edwin A. "Tony" III

Tony Chase of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 17, 2021, at the age of 71 after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Tony was born Aug. 16, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio.

We always said he didn't have a name, he had a title; "Edwin Anthony Chase the Third." He...

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, Debra Diane Jones passed away after a three week battle at Kootenai Health due to heart failure.

Debra was born on May 15, 1954, to Donald L. Schmidt and Vernetta M. (Hayes) Schmidt in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

She grew up in Coeur d'Alene along with her older brother Ron Schmidt....

Sep 16, 2021

Michael Allen Fruechtl passed away September 16, 2021, at the age of 75.  Michael was born in Coeur d’Alene, ID, to Francis “Frank” & Dolores Fruechtl on September 5th, 1946. Michael is survived by daughter & husband, Tamara & David Printz. Daughters; Debbie “Lu” Fruechtl & Tana Nuxoll.  Sons; Christopher & Wife Sheila Hawthorne, and Justin Fruechtl. Michael also had...

Sep 16, 2021

Bonnie L. Atkins (Lovell) born Feb. 2, 1942. Passed Sept. 16, 2021, after a short battle with an illness.

Bonnie was born to Homer (Don) and Grace (McKay) Lovell in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She married Eugene (Gene) Atkins Dec. 20, 1958.

Bonnie was living in Rathdrum with her granddaughter, Grace, at the time of her...

Sep 15, 2021

A pillar in the community, Jack Ross passed away on Sept. 15, 2021.

He was born March 25, 1927, in Wolbach, Neb., After serving in World War II, he moved to Coeur d’Alene, with his parents and younger brother Robert Ross. He started work for the State Highway Department and at night for the Elks Club. There...

Sep 14, 2021

Larry Ray Merrifield, 71, from Priest River, Idaho, passed away at Generations Assisted Living in Rathdrum, Idaho, on Sep 14, 2021.  Larry was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, November 16, 1949, to Raymond Willard and Irma Artis (George) Merrifield.  Larry grew up in Paradise Valley, Idaho. He was active in 4H, square dancing, glee club, and was a member...