Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Melvin A. Ellis Sr., 81, passed peacefully at home in Blanchard, ID with his loving family by his side on June 11, 2021. In his last few days, he was visited by family and friends who meant so much to him and overjoyed him with love. He is free of the pain and can finally breathe again, no doubt...

Jun 10, 2021

Jason Bradfish, 49

Jason Fredrick Bradfish, LCSW, resident of Post Falls, was born in Spokane to Edgar Don Bradfish and Sharon (Evans) Storey on April 27, 1972. He died by suicide on June 10, 2021.

Jason graduated from Mead High School. He received his Associate’s Degree from Spokane Community College, and Bachelor of Business Administration...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert Gene (Butch) Tredway 76, of Post Falls, Idaho, has passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

He was a friendly outgoing man with a wonderful sense of humor and a unique outlook on life. He always said, “A stranger is just a friend I haven’t met yet”.

Robert was born Nov....

Jun 8, 2021

Scott Ickes September 20, 1977 - June 8, 2021

What can I say? Scott was many things to so many different people from disparate walks of life, but to me he was a brother first and foremost. You know, that wonderful person who got you stuck in the muddy garden when you were 4 and said he didn’t...

Jun 7, 2021

Harvey James “Jim” Bossingham, born on August 10, 1934, to Lester Bossingham and Dortha (Wilbur) Bossingham, passed away on June 7, 2021.

Jim grew up and lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where he met and married his best friend Evelyn Chandler in 1953.

Jim went to work for the Department of Transportation U.S. Government and...

Jun 7, 2021

Bernice “Bernie” (Singer) Berglund was born December 13th, 1922, in Otter Creek North Dakota. She was called by Jesus at the age of 98 June 7th, 2021.

We will always remember Mom by her fun loud laugh & red hair! She was always a hard worker, loving Sister, Aunt, Friend, Wife, “Crazy Grandma”, Pet Sitter & best...

Jun 6, 2021

Alberta Heilman-Pehrson  89

Alberta passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021, at Guardian Angels Retirement community, Post Falls, Idaho'

Alberta was born September 26, 1931, in Lewiston, Idaho.  Alberta was married to Ray Heilman for 18 years and had 5 children, Ella, Ray, Robert, Richard, and James.  In 1979 Alberta met DelRay Pehrson and fell...

May 30, 2021

John Evans passed peacefully on May 30th at 9:48 am at Hospice House of North Idaho. He he fought a long hard battle against cancer fearlessly and with humor.  Please join us to celebrate his life with friends, colleagues and family. His Celebration of Life will be held June 12 at 2 p.m. at  Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven...

May 28, 2021

James "Jim" Leonard  Forrest , 75, went to be with the Lord on May 28th, 2021,  with his family by his side in Coeur d’ Alene. Idaho.

Jim was born June 23rd, 1945, in Agawam, Massachusetts to James and Lorraine (LaValley) Forrest. He worked on and raced dragsters. In his younger years he was the definition of...

May 27, 2021

Our hearts are heavy today as we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Deborah Mel Hagen. Her light shined brightly and beautifully, and the world is better for having had her a part of it. So, although we are mourning, we are also filled with immense gratitude for our time with her.

Deborah Mel...

May 25, 2021

Leo Selzler passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Leo was born on May 17, 1936 in Minot, North Dakota to Joseph and Viola (Dexheimer) Selzler. He was raised and educated in the Velva/Voltaire area.

Lee went to work at the Velva Creamery in 1953 until 1955 when the family moved...

May 22, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister, Jearl Juanita Wood, went to be with the Lord and to join her beloved husband, Art, on May 22, 2021 at the Hospice House in Hayden.

Jearl ("Jerri") was born August 8, 1923 near Strickler, Ark. Jerri was the daughter of James Earl Stewart and Ella Mae Faddis....

May 20, 2021

Nancy Paula Cabibi passed away at home on May 20, 2021 in Hauser, Idaho at the age of 72 after a long, 4 year battle with cancer. Nancy was born to her parents Angelina and Ronald Ogle on August 27, 1948 in South Gate, California where she grew up.  Nancy worked for 25 years for Weiser Lock in International...

May 19, 2021

Jo Anne was born in Jordan, Montana on October 2, 1947, to Bill and Mary Davenport. Jo Anne moved with her family to Post Falls in the early 1950s. The family lived on 10 acres on the prairie with cows and other farm animals. Jo Anne was the fifth of eight children. She graduated from Post Falls High School...

May 18, 2021

Donald James Dethloff, Sr., of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed into peace on May 18th, 2021.

Born to Lydia Munsch and Louis H. Dethloff on June 30th, 1943, in Pettibone, North Dakota, Donald was the youngest of nine siblings. He is survived by his sister, Esther, and preceded by his siblings: John, Edwin, Margaret, George, Reuben, Alice, and...

May 16, 2021

Charlotte Keane, 92, of Coeur d'Alene died May 16, 2021.

She was born Nov. 3, 1928, to Owen and Violet (Smith) Tanner in Boston, Mass.

Charlotte married Don Keane on Sept. 14, 1947, in Rockland, Mass. The couple moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1953 with their two young daughters. The family grew by a third...

May 12, 2021

Levita “Vita” Marrs-Preas was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 27, 1955, and passed quietly at home with members of her family on May 12, 2021.

A varied and challenging, but interesting, childhood eventually brought her to Oregon where she fulfilled her GED requirements at Central Oregon Community College to become a Certified Nurses Aide and...

May 8, 2021

Thomas Charles Dunn, 73, passed away on May 8, 2021, in the loving arms of his wife, Connie, after a brave battle with throat cancer. He was born on July 24, 1947, the oldest of three brothers, in La Jolla, Calif., to George and Betty Dunn.

Tom spent his childhood years in La Jolla and Pacific Beach....

May 8, 2021

Richard Lee “Dick” Compton

July 22, 1933 – May 8, 2021

Senator Richard Compton passed away on May 8, 2021 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born in Kendrick, Idaho to Stewart and Zora Compton. Dick grew up in Bayview, Idaho where his father worked to build Farragut Naval Training...

May 7, 2021

Loretta Martha Olson

Loretta was born on August 17, 1930 in Warden, Washington to Martha Purdy Phillips and George Guy Phillips.  She was the youngest of 8 children that survived to adulthood.  She was raised during the depression and her father died when she was only two years old.  Her Mother made ends...