Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Mary Jacqueline Reynolds (86) passed away on November 16, 2021 at Lacrosse Health and Rehab in Coeur d' Alene, ID.  She was born on August 23, 1935 in Boise, Idaho to Joseph and Eula Chase.  She was the youngest of four.

Mary married Vern Reynolds in 1952 at the age of 17 and lived in Kooskia, ID...

Nov 15, 2021

Garland “Ike” Bews, 105 Garland “Ike” Bews, 105, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 15th , 2021, at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho. Ike to all his relatives and friends was born October 28th, 1916, in Cornucopia, Oregon, to William and Sarah Bews.

Cornucopia was an old mining town built during the...

Nov 15, 2021

In Loving Remembrance of Jean Esther Sauter (October 30, 1929 - November 15, 2021)

Jean E. Sauter touched many during her life.  Her strong faith in the Lord gave her an inner strength and tenacity which she in turn used to enrich the lives of others.  Sadly, her caring and sharing gradually ended as Alzheimer’s...

Nov 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Nova Anglin announces her passing on November 13, 2021.  She turned 66 on October 18.  She lived in Post Falls for 36 years.

She is survived by daughters, Chrissie (Steve) and Sarah,  sisters Locki (Tom) and Wendee (Richard), brothers Mike (Terry) & Ric (Lynda), step-daughter Lena (Kevin) her...

Nov 12, 2021

Antone Ornellas (93)  passed away on November 12th after having a short illness with COPD. Antone was born on June 13th, 1928 to Maria (Souza) Ornellas and Manuel D. Ornellas in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Antone married Jean Ackerman on November 27, 1948. In 1957 Antone and Jean moved to California. Antone and Jean had five children together, David...

Nov 12, 2021

Jackson was born on Dec. 21, 1939, to the proud parents of John M. Holmbo and Clara Holmbo. Jackson sadly passed away peacefully in his beloved hometown of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

He was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene where he was fortunate enough to live a wonderful life pursuing his passion...

Nov 12, 2021

Edmund “Ed” Joseph Sedlmayer 79 of Post Falls, Idaho passed away November 12, 2021 at Kootenai Memorial Hospital after a long battle with COPD and dementia.  Ed was born September 11, 1942 in Colfax, WA to Edmund I. and Lily Sedlmayer.

Ed’s parents owned Sedlmayer’s Resort on Spirit Lake and he grew up helping with the family...

Nov 11, 2021

Colleen Hutton – Born January 21, 1925.  On November 11, 2021 this remarkable woman took her last earthly breath.  She is now rejoicing in heaven with her Lord and Savior.  She lived a life of serving others:  her Lord, her family, and so many friends and others she encountered.  Always giving of herself.

A celebration of her...

Nov 9, 2021

Lori Lea Johnson, 61

It is with heavy hearts that we say our sweet Lori passed away at her home in Spokane on Tuesday November 9, 2021. A beautiful soul, gone too soon.

Lori was born January 26, 1960 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Gaylon and Adella Johnson. She was their first child, and the...

Nov 8, 2021

In loving Memory

Daniel Michael Carter “POPS”, 72, was born in Turlock, California January 14, 1949 and passed away at his home in Hauser, Idaho November 08, 2021 due to complications from C.O.P.D., he was surrounded by family and friends. Daniel and his wife Barbara moved from Turlock, California to North Idaho in 1993 where...

Nov 6, 2021

Jay Christian Walsted of Post Falls, ID was called Home on November 6, 2021.  Jay was born in Great Falls, MT on March 31, 1935 to John and Ivy Walsted.

Jay was raised and educated in Great Falls and Dutton, MT.  After graduation he worked for many years at the Dutton Café, making numerous friends.

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Nov 5, 2021

HE’S GONE FISHING

Dad

Today our hearts feel something is missing,

But deep down we know you’ve only gone fishing.

Forever relaxed on shore under a tree,

You are fishing with the one and only, Master of the sea.

We will someday join you, on...

Nov 4, 2021

George E. France

July 1, 1925 – November 4, 2021 (age 96)

George E. France passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  George was born in Riceville, Iowa to Arthur and Blanche (Carstensen) France. Moving to California with his parents and older brother, he attended...

Nov 2, 2021

Robert(Bob) James Nuskiewicz was born on August 16, 1961, in Crescent City, California. He moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1986. Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Growing up, he had a love and passion for the great outdoors. He was born to hunt and fish....

Nov 2, 2021

Yvonne D. Wilbur, 90, lifelong resident of Idaho, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2021, at her son’s home in Blanchard, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Mitson, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Robert B. Wilbur. She leaves behind one son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren and a multitude of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Oct 30, 2021

Kathleen Jean Best was called to Heaven on Oct. 30, 2021.

Kathy was born in Winona, Minn., on Jan. 27, 1948, and was a 44 year resident of Post Falls at the time of her passing. She grew up in Winona alongside her parents and three siblings. They then relocated to Garden Grove, Calif., where she graduated...

Oct 30, 2021

Richard Lee Bechel

December 28, 1948 – September 30th 2021

RET USAF MSgt Richard Lee Bechel, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho was called home to Jesus on September 30, 2021. He passed away after a 10 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Richard graduated High School out of Ellsworth WI. After enlisting in...

Oct 29, 2021

In Loving Memory of

Joseph Sean Timmer January 6, 1970 – October 29, 2021

“For some of us the gift of life is cut short. It is for the rest of us to keep their memory alive.”

Joe was a man rich in character. The kind of...

Oct 29, 2021

Frances Hauser, age 92, passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on October 29, 2021 of natural causes.

Frances was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on August 16, 1929 to Amil and Zelma Martin. She was the youngest of four daughters. At age 8, the family moved to Nampa, Idaho where she grew up....

Oct 28, 2021

Kuipers, Mary J. August 11, 1935 - October 28, 202

Our wonderful mother and friend passed away October 28th, 2021.  Mary was born in Chicago Illinois.  She was the third  of four children.  She married her husband Donald in 1956  and they moved to Spokane when Don's job with Ryerson Steel was transferred to Spokane. Together they...