Obituaries

Aug 15, 2020

Carl Raymond Edmundson, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  He was born to Carl (Kully) and Dominica (Mayme) Edmundson in Joliet, Illinois on Friday April 13th, 1937.  His mother always said that his coming into the world on Friday the 13th was a sign.  He joined his sister, Marguerite, at home and they lived their childhood in...

Aug 15, 2020

James Brown’s memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Spirit Lake City Park, followed by the burial at 2 p.m. at the Spirit Lake Cemetery and a celebration of life at the Spirit Lake Masonic Lodge thereafter.

James “Jimmy” Brown left this world the same way he came into it: like a...

Aug 13, 2020

In loving memory of Gerald (Gerry) Brown, Age 60, who passed away on August 13, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Shelly Bushared, Coeur d’Alene;  Step Dad, Robert Gridley; Sister, Connie Schmidt and husband Clark, Coeur d’Alene; Nephew, Chad Schmidt and wife Caitlyn, Coeur d’Alene; Niece, Christina Ackerman and husband Ryan, Hayden. ...

Aug 12, 2020

Cynthia Alice Sprehe-Kindler

December 18, 1958 – August 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Cynthia Sprehe-Kindler, “Cindy” to her friends and family.  Cindy passed away at the age of 61 on Wednesday, August 12th as a result of a brain aneurysm.

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Aug 11, 2020

Our father, Elbert Solomon, entered into rest August 11th, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. He was surrounded by his three children, siblings, grandchildren, and the tangible presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dad was born on December 30, 1948 to Reverend Luis Solomon and Clara Mae Beachum Solomon in Spokane Washington. He was the fourth child of 16....

Aug 11, 2020

John Francis Scarola (78) passed away on August 11, 2020, at his home in Post Falls, ID. He was born on August 9, 1942, to John and Frances (Depke) Scarola in Brooklyn, New York. The oldest of four children, his early years were spent in Valley Stream and Rhineback, New York. It was during these early years that he...

Aug 11, 2020

Roberta ‘Bertie’ Hibbard, 92

Roberta “Bertie” Hibbard, 92, passed away Aug. 11, 2020, in Spokane Valley, Wash. She was born in Veradale, Wash., on Oct. 31, 1927.

Bertie moved to Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, when she was 2. She met her husband, Elton Hibbard, in 1946. They married and had three children.

Aug 6, 2020

Trina Louise Delaney went to be with her heavenly father on August 6,2020. Trina was born in Spokane, Washington to her mother Mary Delaney and her father Marion Delaney Jr. One of Trina’s many passions in life was being a mother and grandmother. She was a great friend, always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a hard...

Aug 6, 2020

Joshua Daniel Navarrette went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 6th, 2020. Josh was born in Woodland, California to Daniel & Saundra Naverrette. One of Joshua's many passions in life was being a husband, father, friend, hunter,  and carpenter. Joshua worked hard and enjoyed being a family man. Josh did amazing wood projects and showed them off...

Jul 29, 2020

Celia Jane “Janie” Orr, 65, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29th, 2020 in Post Falls, Idaho.  Janie was born in Libby, Montana on June 3rd, 1955 to Edward and Charlotte Orr.  Janie had a true servant’s heart.  Whether it was the jobs she chose or the volunteer work she did on her own time, Janie...

Jul 28, 2020

Eugene Albert Flegel passed away peacefully Tuesday 28, 2020.  Eugene was born in Haynes, North Dakota on November 12, 1932 to Pauline and Gottlieb Flegel.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Diane Flegel. Children Debbie McGraw, Loretta Flegel and Janine & husband Todd Albertson. Grandchildren Justin Fruechtl, Natasha Richards, Kala & husband Josh Cordell and Jonathan Albertson.  Great...

Jul 27, 2020

Violet Pearl McHenry was born Feb. 2, 1922, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Leon and Elodia Lagrou, who were both born in Belgium.

She went to be with her Lord on July 27, 2020, while living at Maplewood Assisted Living.

Violet graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1940 and graduated from Kinmen Business University in Spokane...

Jul 25, 2020

James Raymond Cassidy Jr. (Flaps) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Jim was born February 22nd, 1940 in Babb, Montana on the Blackfeet  Reservation to the late James Cassidy SR. And Daisy E. Steele Cassidy.

James was preceded in death by his Parents James & Daisy Cassidy, Sisters Dorthy & Patricia Cassidy,...

Jul 24, 2020

THOMAS M. "SPUD" KNIFFIN

12-23-1941 TO 7-24-2020

Spud was born December 23, 1941,in Elko Nevada, the second of five children to Thomas P. "Chuck" Kniffin and Lyda Kniffin. Spud passed away on July 24, 2020 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after enduring many years with dementia.

Spud grew up in southeastern Idaho where...

Jul 23, 2020

Eddie Wesley Schofield (83) passed away on July 23, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born on August 28, 1936, in Spokane, Washington. A viewing will be held on Monday, Aug. 3 from 4-6 p.m. and a funeral will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Post Falls Baptist Church, 1608 N Spokane St, Post Falls,...

Jul 21, 2020

Oscar Earl York, was born October 22nd, 1946 in Modesto California to Lorene and Christopher York. He was raised living the quiet country life in Nevada. He always spoke fondly of his childhood memories.

He moved to Coeur d’Alene Idaho in the 70’s For a career opportunity at Kootenai Medical Center. He worked in respiratory therapy for 30...

Jul 20, 2020

Kevin Ray Smith passed away peacefully at home July 20, 2020 after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer.

Kevin was born December 22, 1958 in Kellogg, Idaho.  He was the second baby in what was then the new hospital.  He was the second son born to Kathy Callahan Reichenberg  and Kenneth Smith Sr.  For those that knew...

Jul 20, 2020

Thomas Elbert Ellis, known to everyone as “Tom” was born in Xenia, OH on October 16, 1938. He died on July 20, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID due to the stroke he had on November 28, 2019. He was 81 years old.

Tom graduated in 1956 from Shelby High School in Shelby, OH. His class still keeps in...

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 16, 2020

Long time Coeur d’ Alene resident Sheryl D. Davis Osborn passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday afternoon July 16, 2020. Those who knew and worked with her knew her as a strong Christian woman with passionate political beliefs and unending kindness and respect for people, especially her patients.

Sheryl was born January 21, 1943 in Danville,...