Obituaries

Jul 16, 2020

Bernadine Petersen, “Bernie” to her close friends, quietly passed away of natural causes on the evening of July 16, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Bernadine was born March 21, 1935 in Hanover Green, PA to Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Fela. She was a graduate of Mount St. Dominic Academy, Caldwell and the Berkeley School, East Orange,,NJ.  Bernie...

Jul 14, 2020

Kyle Patrick Carbery

Kyle Patrick Carbery, 36, of Hayden Lake passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Kootenai Medical Center after suffering a major heart attack on the night of Friday, July 10. Despite the heroic CPR efforts of a retired nurse and friend who was present when the heart attack occurred and the quick response of EMTs, the...

Jul 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Wesley Fisher passed on July 14, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Bob was born at Chanute Air force Base, Illinois to Patricia (Johnson) and Richard Fisher on January 18, 1952.

Bob grew up in Northern California and enjoyed anything outdoors such as: fishing, boating and motorcycle riding. He also enjoyed playing pool,...

Jul 13, 2020

Christopher James Copstead, 71

Chris Copstead Of Bothell, WA, former Coeur d’Alene resident, IRONMAN triathlete, proud father of five, and even prouder grandfather of eight, passed away July 13, 2020, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Chris bravely battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLC) for more than 15 years.  Chris contracted COVID-19 in May while seeking treatment for...

Jul 11, 2020

On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Carol Anne Tavares, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away at age 76.

Carol was born Nov. 19, 1943, in Seattle, to Robert and Hazel Cruea. She married Robert Tavares in March 1963, in Imperial Beach, Calif. They raised two sons and a daughter: Robert Jr., Tommy and Deanna, respectively. She worked as a...

Jul 10, 2020

B. Dale Lloyd died July 10, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was eighty-two years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burtis and Lora and his wife Karoline. Dale is survived by son Kevin of Post Falls, ID, daughter Sheri of CA, and son David and wife Teresa along with grandchildren, Thaddeus and Desmond of...

Jul 9, 2020

Chris Gilbert Cook, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on July 9th, 2020.

He was born December 26th, 1956 in Spokane, Washington to Bobbie and Hal.

Chris grew up in Cle Elum, Washington and enjoyed many unforgettable adventures with his brothers and sister. Chris was a heavy equipment operator for many years and was...

Jul 8, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Donald R. Kilian Sr., a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Donald was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Coeur d’Alene, to Charles and Dena Kilian. He was the youngest of four children.

Don was a...

Jul 5, 2020

Russell W. Thomas was born April 22, 1946, in Hanford, Calif. He passed away on July 5, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene.

We would like to invite all of our family and friends to a celebration of life and open house in honor of Russell Thomas. This will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 24,...

Jul 4, 2020

Samuel Kurt Desjardins (54) passed away on July 4, 2020, in Seattle, WA. He was born on Oct. 22, 1965, in Odgen, Utah. A Visitation will be at 11 am and Funeral Service will be at noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N Spokane St. Post Falls, Idaho.

Jul 4, 2020

Bill Toliver, 90, passed away on July 4, 2020. Bill was born in October 1929, just before the stock market crash. He left high school when supporting himself with 2 jobs and going to school became too much for the young man and joined the US Navy. He proudly served in the Navy for 20 years retiring in 1968....

Jul 4, 2020

Blake Preston Laskowski, 29, passed unexpectedly in the early morning of July 4th, 2020. A day he always loved to celebrate. He was taken from us far too soon. He was born December 22nd, 1990 in San Diego, California to John Laskowski and Rene Westbrook. Blake’s number one focus was always the relationships with his friends and family. He...

Jul 4, 2020

Carol Byrdene Wheeler was born Dec. 20, 1941, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Guy Harry and Frances Byrdene Spears. She passed away on July 4, 2020, in Athol, Idaho.

Steadfast in her faith, her character and morals, she was consistent her entire life and one that we turned to for her expertise. She loved quilting, training her...

Jul 4, 2020

Jonna Rae Hart, 31 was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Jonna was born to Greg and Monica (Ober) Hart.  She was a beautiful soul and continuously moved around with her adventurous spirit last living in Tacoma, Washington. She was known by her family in Coeur d’ Alene and is survived by her family here. Anyone who knows...

Jul 2, 2020

Richard Alan Townsend completed his journey Home on July 2, 2020, beginning his adventure rejoicing in the presence of our loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Rich was 63 and passed from this world on his 43rd wedding anniversary surrounded in love and support by Nancy, his wife; his children, Alicia and Jared, and Sheila, his sister.  His last...

Jun 30, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Carter Seth Waddell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2020

Ronald G. Kaeslin (Ron), 87, resided in Fargo, N.D. slipped the surly bonds of earth on 28 June 2020 at Riverview Place in Fargo. Ron had moved to Fargo to be near his daughter after living in Elk Grove California for approximately 35 years. He was in hospice care and was surrounded by his daughters and Riverview staff at...

Jun 28, 2020

David Lee Whiteman, 77

Dave passed away on June 28th, 2020 in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho.

Dave was born in Puyallup, Washington on March 16, 1943. He was adopted to Wesley and Mary Whiteman in Cataldo, Idaho, where he lived most of his life.

Dave attended school at Canyon Elementary in Cataldo, Idaho...

Jun 27, 2020

Jim Andrew Cysewski passed away on June 27, 2020. Jim was born in Renton, WA on August 29, 1961 and was the fourth son of twelve children born to John and Magdalene Cysewski. He grew up in the North Idaho area on the family farm. Since he was very young, family was his top priority. His brothers and sisters...

Jun 27, 2020

Lawrence R. Jones, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2020.

He was born on November 4th, 1940 to parents George and Marguerite Jones in Wilmington, Delaware. Larry was raised there with his brother, Wayne, and sister, Laura Lee. He completed high school in 1958 in Mount Pleasant High...