Obituaries

May 10, 2020

Jeffrey R Cardinel passed away peacefully at his home in Seattle on May 10 ,2020 at the age of 50.

Jeff was born on July 23, 1969 in Anaheim, California to Robert and Carol Cardinel. His younger brother, Doug, came along shortly after in 1973. The family moved to Orofino, Idaho in 1974 and then to Sandpoint...

May 10, 2020

Edwin Ray Cowgill, 78, of Spokane Valley, Washington passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 of natural causes at the Hospice House of North Idaho, Coeur d’Alene.

Ed was born on April 15, 1942, in Burlington, Wyoming to William “Bill” and Nell (Nicholson) Cowgill, the third child of four children. His eldest sister Elizabeth died as an...

May 9, 2020

What a dear friend of those who had the joy of being with this special guy. He loved to tell a good joke or give someone a special nickname. Clarence loved to play pinochle with his friends be it just two or four at the table. He enjoyed going to walks and taking day trips (like the picture above...

May 8, 2020

Our Lord and Savior called William Thomas (Bill) Hilderbrand, 89, home to Heaven on May 8, 2020 at The Garden at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’Alene with his daughter by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  A family service will be held this month with a Celebration of Life held later this summer.

Bill was...

May 8, 2020

Steven Cassel, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2020.

Steve was born in Rochester, Minnesota on April 18, 1950.  He grew up on the family farm near Dover, MN where he had the best childhood any boy could want.  There was plenty of room to run and lots of mischief to be had,...

May 8, 2020

John Turenne, 88 of Coeur d’Alene ID passed away on May 8th, 2020, surrounded by family, at his home.  He was born on March 4, 1932 in Clark County Wisconsin to the late Albert and Mildred (Lockbaum) Turenne.  He attended area schools worked on his parent’s dairy farm until he was drafted in the Marines.  After completing his tour...

May 8, 2020

Joseph K. Harvey

Joe Harvey passed peacefully from this life on May 8, 2020 at his home in Coeur d’Alene, ID.  We are thankful he lived a fulfilling life for 80 years and left many wonderful stories and memories behind.  He was born October 21, 1939 in Spokane, WA to Pat and Ella Harvey and grew up...

May 6, 2020

Donna Mae Blackburn (85) passed away on May 6, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Donna was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on September 20, 1934, to Merle and Pearl Nicholson. She graduated from high school there and had additional training in trade school.

Donna married Robert Blackburn in November 1976. He passed away on January 30, 1984.

May 6, 2020

Norma Frances (Crowley) Blessing, 98

Norma was born in Fairfield, Wash., Dec. 26, 1921, and died on May 6, 2020, of natural causes at Hospice of North Idaho. Norma was the oldest of six children; her parents were William and Edytha Crowley. She was very proud of her Irish heritage since her grandfather, Daniel Crowley, emigrated from...

May 3, 2020

Peggy Carline Bockstruck went to the loving embrace of the Lord on May 3rd, 2020. Born on February 21st, 1937 to Carl and Madoline Moore of Muse, Oklahoma. Peggy was a kind and gentle soul, whose beautiful laugh and kind smile could brighten anyone's day. She is survived by her siblings Nancy, Kenny, and Pat, her sons Eric and...

May 3, 2020

Richard Andrews Houser, 58

Rich was born on August 1, 1961 in Long Beach, California to John and Sharon (Stanley) Houser. He lost his battle with brain cancer and went home to Jesus on May 3, 2020.

Rich was raised in Tacoma, WA with his three siblings, Michael, Greg and Holly. He graduated...

May 3, 2020

Iris C. Walker-

Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed peacefully on May 3rd, 2020.

She was fiercely independent and if she could, she would live “off the grid”. She was always full of surprises and so very intelligent and talented. Raising children alone was not easy and she made adventures for us at home the...

May 3, 2020

Beatrice Louise (Anderson) Graupman, 93, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020, at Advanced Health Care of Coeur d’Alene.

Bea was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Deer Park, Wash., to Gustof and Cicely (Morton) Anderson, the youngest of three children. Her early years were spent in the Newport, Wash., area until her mom passed away when she...

Apr 28, 2020

Loy May (Davidson) Ward

Loy was born in Yakima, WA. on October 5, 1931 to Miles and Delia Davidson.  On April 28, 2020, Loy went to be in God’s loving arms. Loy married Richard (Dick) Ward on April 7, 1956.  They celebrated 58 years of marriage until the passing of Dick in 2014. In the years following...

Apr 25, 2020

Our Beautiful Juliet Rose~Anne Urbat, suddenly passed away in her sleep Saturday April 25th, 2020.

In her short 3 months that she was here, She touched so many lives. She smiled all the time. She was

So happy. Although we don’t have any definite answers as to why, We are finding peace knowing she

Apr 18, 2020

Bobby J. Robinson, 90 years old, went to be forever with Jesus Christ his Savior on April 18, 2020. Bobby was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Gorman, Texas, to Troy Dewitt and Addie Robinson. He was the third of three children.

Bobby’s growing up years in Texas were difficult, as the nation was in the grip of...

Apr 16, 2020

A neighbor, a friend, a wonderful soul, one who gave a committed professional passion to his chosen profession, and one who will be deeply missed – that’s Gary Liesner. We were neighbors for years and it will seem odd to not see him now. Whether it was over the fence or at the mailbox, we got to know him...

Apr 16, 2020

Patricia A. “Pat” Riggs, 88, passed away on April 16, 2020. Born in Miles City, Mont., to Edward and Emma (Bailey) Gavin on Nov. 24, 1931.

Pat was raised by her grandparents, Gether and Mattie (Morton) Bailey, on a farm in Forsyth, Mont. Her family later moved to North Idaho.

In Idaho she met the...

Apr 16, 2020

Richard E. Sarratt  (71) Passed away on April 16, 2020.  Richard was born on October 5, 1948 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho to Clifford and Jamie Sarratt.  Rick graduated from Coeur d' Alene High School in 1967.  Shortly after graduation he entered into the United States Marine Corp.  on November 6, 1968 serving in Vietnam and was awarded several...

Apr 13, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Carol Rae Aresvik, 70, passed away April 13,2020. Carol was born on September 28, 1949 in Bismarck North Dakota. Growing up it was her, her mom and dad, and her older brother Gary White. After moving often with their parents due to her fathers job, Consolidated Freightways, they...