Obituaries

Jun 12, 2020

RUSSEL WAYNE MEYER 77

Russel (Russ) W. Meyer passed away unexpectedly on June 12th at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene ID.

He was born March 25, 1944 to Ernest and Elenor Meyer in Spokane WA.

Russ worked for Inland and Interstate Asphalt for many years as the asphalt plant manager and retired from...

Jun 12, 2020

Lorraine McGregor, loving wife and dedicated mother to five children, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 at the age of 79. Lorraine was born October 4, 1940 in Lewiston, Idaho to Margaret and Presley Cleveland. She spent her early years in Idaho, before her family settled in Spokane, Washington where she graduated from Central Valley High school. In...

Jun 10, 2020

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020 our mom, Melanie Ann Black, passed away at the age of 75.  She grew up in Michigan, spending summers at the Lake with her cousins.  A Michigan State alumnus, who had a passion for working with kids as a teacher, a counselor and as “mom” to all of our friends.  She spent twenty years...

Jun 2, 2020

Did you feel that electric surge on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020?  It was the many musicians surrounded by a choir of angels on juice harps opening the gates and welcoming Arthur to their forever jam session. As he takes his place on the Heavenly stage, surrounded by pink flamingo neon lights, he will project his angelic voice, devilishly pick...

May 31, 2020

A gentleman of the "Greatest Generation",  William W. Alderson "Bill",  passed away on May 31, 2020 at home in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Bill was born September 6, 1927 in South Otter Township, Macoupin County, Illinois to Lloyd Alderson and Ethyl (Heron) Alderson.

Bill was in the United States Navy during World War II.  Bill...

May 27, 2020

Penny Kathryn Rogers, 58, passed away on May 27th, 2020 at 11:01 am. Penny was born January 31st, 1962 in Rochester, Michigan to Richard and Patsy Spencer (Pearson).

She is proceeded in death by her father, as stated above.

She is survived by her son, Justin Romero, her son, Craig Romero, her son, Ellyott Rogers,...

May 24, 2020

Robert Dean “Bob” Newman

Bob entered into the Newman family on April 24, 1936, in Ridge View, South Dakota. He left this world on April 20, 2020, just 4 days short of his 84th birthday. Bob was the seventh child born to Norvald Newman Sr. and Eunice Edmonds Newman. Norvald worked as a foreman for the Milwaukee...

May 23, 2020

After a brief illness, Susanna Timpano passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving Husband and Family. Susanna was born in Detroit Michigan on October 13, 1929 and raised in Los Angeles. She grew up in a large Italian Family of 4 brothers and 6 sisters. She was loved by her family where the foundation of love, togetherness...

May 20, 2020

Jean Ann Nelson, 89

Jean Ann Nelson passed away on May 20, 2020. She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Stambaugh, Mich., where she spent her childhood. Jean married Howard Nelson on May 27, 1950. In 1951, Jean and Howard followed a group of family members to Idaho to work in the lumber industry. They initially lived...

May 20, 2020

Barry R. Pry, age 80, passed away at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on May 20, 2020 from complications of metastatic melanoma.

He was born in Chewelah, WA, on March 27, 1940, to Forrest and Ethel (Williams) Pry. Barry graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1958.  He attended North Idaho Junior College in Coeur...

May 16, 2020

Sharon Lee (Smith) Whitney 7/29/1936 to 05/16/2020

With a heavy heart my mother Sharon L. Whitney, 83, of Post Falls Idaho passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2020 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House where she was lovingly cared for in her final days.

She was born July 29, 1936 in Post Falls Idaho and was...

May 14, 2020

Jennifer Jo Gonser, age 66, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully at the Schneidmiller Hospice House on May 14, 2020, after a brief illness.

Born to Joseph Glen and Joan C. Wark, Dec. 28, 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Dalton Gardens and Coeur d’Alene. Jennifer’s grandparents, Marie and Harry Payne, resided in LaGrande, Ore. She...

May 11, 2020

Daniel James Hagen passed away at Schneidmiller Hospice House on May 11, 2020. Dan was born in Missoula, Mont. on May 23, 1922, to Joseph and Marie Hagen. He attended Catholic schools in Missoula, from kindergarten through eighth grade, and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1940.

Dan was an award-winning draftsman at his high school...

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 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 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

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

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

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...