Obituaries

Steven Joseph Parker

Steven Joseph Parker

Sep 23, 2024

Steven Joseph Parker, of Post Falls, ID, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Hospice House of North Idaho on September 23, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on July 8, 1951 to Howard and Ruth Parker in Burbank, CA, Steve lived a life marked by kindness, joy, and devotion to his family. His early education took place...

Terese A. Brown

Terese A. Brown

Sep 23, 2024

Terese (Teari) A. Brown passed away at home Monday September 23, 2024. She was 78.

Teari was a teacher for many years and was beloved, not only by her students, but by the many friends she helped in small ways over the years.

She was amazingly talented, eclectic, and artistic, with numerous and varied abilities and interests. For enjoyment, she made jewelry,...

Vickie Lee Blish

Vickie Lee Blish

Sep 23, 2024

Vickie Lee Blish, 73, of Rathdrum died 9/23/2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Kenneth Allen Sand

Kenneth Allen Sand

Sep 18, 2024

On September 18, 2024, Kenneth Allen Sand received an abundant entrance into heaven. Ken was greeted with “well done good and faithful servant,” for he had lived his life serving his family, church, community and friends. He passed after a 7 month battle with severe complications from pneumonia which resulted in respiratory failure. 

On November 12, 1953, Ken Sand took his...

Emil R. "Ronnie" Nordstrom

Emil R. "Ronnie" Nordstrom

Sep 17, 2024

Emil Ronald Nordstrom, age 91, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. 

Ronnie was born in Wallace, ID, on May 31, 1933, to Emil and Lelia Nordstrom. Before he was born his father passed away and he was raised by his second father Arthur Nordstrom. He lived and spent his entire life in the Rose Lake area.

He married...

Donnie A. Hiatt

Donnie A. Hiatt

Sep 16, 2024

Donnie A. Hiatt, known to his friends as Don, was born on March 31, 1945, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He married his high school sweetheart, Beth Kellogg, there on June 11th, 1965.

Don found peace on September 16, 2024, at the age of 79, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. As usual, he passed away where and with whom he wanted:...

Annette Marie Bauman Carraher

Annette Marie Bauman Carraher

Sep 14, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, Annette Marie Bauman Carraher was welcomed into her Lord’s kingdom where she joined her husband, Mike, and many other loved ones. Annette was 70 years old.

Annette, “Annie”, was born on January 26, 1954, to Dr. James and Loretta Bauman. She was the fifth in line of eight brothers and sisters, and what a beautiful baby...

William W. Gotfredson

William W. Gotfredson

Sep 14, 2024

William W. Gotfredson, “Bill”, the son of Henry and Boniface Gotfredson, was born in Yakima Washington. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Spokane Hospice House surrounded by loving family September 14, 2024 at the age of 95. 

Bill’s childhood family relocated to Coulee Dam, WA in 1943. A great work ethic was instilled when his father taught him the meat...

Vickey Jean Ridenour

Vickey Jean Ridenour

Sep 13, 2024

Vickey Jean (Bell) Ridenour, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2024.  Vickey passed away at her home, cradled in the loving arms of her devoted husband, Steve and with her four children gathered near. Born on April 26, 1949, in...

Ruth A. Clark

Ruth A. Clark

Sep 11, 2024

Ruth A. Clark, a cherished member of the community, passed away on September 11, 2024 at her home in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Born on January 11, 1943, Ruth dedicated her life to service, family, and her passions, leaving a deep and enduring impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

For over 30 years, Ruth served as a school...

Lewis Lloyd Shreffler

Lewis Lloyd Shreffler

Sep 6, 2024

Lewis Lloyd Shreffler was born in Fairfield, NE on Aug 29th, 1933 to Raphael "Lloyd" and Ivy Shreffler and passed peacefully on September 6th, 2024 at 2am in Hayden, ID.Lewis is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Shreffler, his mother Ivy Shreffler (Shaw), his father Raphael "Lloyd" Shreffler, his daughter Patricia Faye and his sisters Maudie Shreffler (Garretson) and...

Jimmie David Huber

Jimmie David Huber

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmie David Huber

Born: March 2, 1939, in Kellogg, Idaho Passed: September 2, 2024, in Kellogg, Idaho

Jim’s early years started in Cataldo on the family homestead but eventually he grew up in Post Falls with his family. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1957. Jim served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and later joined the Washington Air National...

Helen Bruehl

Helen Bruehl

Sep 2, 2024

Helen Bruehl, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2024. On this same day she celebrated her 92 nd birthday with her family, eating her favorites of noodles, mussels and black forest cake.

Helen was born to Hans and Helene Schertgens in Koln, Germany and had two brothers, Haro and Helmut. She was a loving...

Holly Elizabeth Dunn

Holly Elizabeth Dunn

Sep 2, 2024

Holly Elizabeth Dunn

December 15, 1964 - September 2, 2024

Holly Elizabeth Dunn (Gregg), beloved mother, grandmotherh, sister, and friend passed away on September 2, 2024, in Spokane, WA, at the age of 59. Born on December 15, 1964, in Wallace, ID, Holly brought joy wherever she went, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and creativity.

For eight wonderful years, Holly dedicated...

Leon Ray Roglin

Leon Ray Roglin

Sep 1, 2024

Leon Ray Roglin, 85, of Post Falls, died September 1, 2024. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:15 am Medical Lake Veterans Cemetery. 

Stephen R. Reilly

Stephen R. Reilly

Sep 1, 2024

Stephen R. Reilly, June 15, 1951-September 1, 2024.

Steve passed away at his home in Post Falls, Idaho this past Sunday. He spent Saturday tiding up in his yard, cheering on the Vandal football team and enjoying a near perfect sunny Labor Day weekend day.

He was a weather watcher and could always tell you what to expect based on his observation...

Linda Michelle Anderson

Linda Michelle Anderson

Aug 31, 2024

Linda Michelle Anderson, 56, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed peacefully on August 31, 2024. She is survived by her sister Kim and her dad, Larry, and preceded to heaven by her mother, Ethel. 

Linda was fixture in Coeur d’Alene, after moving from Madera, CA, and was frequently seen riding her bicycle around town running errands, going to school (where she took...

Deane Smith

Deane Smith

Aug 31, 2024

Deane Smith was born November 2, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Claude and Ruth Smith who were sharecroppers. He was the fourth of five children and grew up in Stevensville, Montana. They farmed the land with draft horses, worked in the vegetable garden and broke horses.

 He served two years in the Army in Korea driving ammunitions trucks and then a...

Gary Allen Martin

Gary Allen Martin

Aug 31, 2024

Gary Allen Martin, 83, of Post Falls died August 31, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Lifeway Chapel, 501 W. 15th Ave. Post Falls.  Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Dixie Lee Ryen

Dixie Lee Ryen

Aug 28, 2024

Dixie Lee Ryen 86, of Coeur d'Alene passed away in her home on August 28ft. She was born in Coeur d'Alene on March 28th, 1938.

Dixie was raised in Coeur d'Alene and attended Coeur d'Alene High School. She worked at Borah Elementary school as the school's librarian. She also worked at several local hotels. She loved to knit, sew, and crochet...

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