Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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

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 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

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 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...

Apr 12, 2020

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce Edward Inez Moreno, 61, passed away peacefully in his Dalton Gardens home during the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Ed was born on May 5, 1958 in Santa Barbara, California to Aurelio “Cheevers” Moreno and Socorro “Coco” Moreno.   He had two younger brothers, Alex and...

Apr 11, 2020

Arlene Maria  Volpe, 75, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 11, 2020.  She lived her life full of love, laughter, fun and care for her family and friends.  She has touched so many lives and will surely be missed.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Arlene was the daughter of the...

Apr 8, 2020

Paul L. Ferguson

Paul Lloyd Ferguson passed away peacefully on April 8th in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He was born July 31, 1948 to Lloyd and MaryAnn Ferguson in Boise, Idaho.  He was joined 2 years later by his sister Linda.  He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Borah High School.   Paul worked highway construction summers while attending...

Apr 7, 2020

John Lewis Simpson passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. Dad was born in September of 1939 in Marfa, Texas. He was the second eldest sibling with twin little brothers and one elder sister. During his high school years it was widely known that if anyone wanted to race "Johnny" had the car in town to beat. After being high school...

Apr 7, 2020

Melvin John Morton of Bonners Ferry, Idaho took his last breath at 1:23am on April 7th, 2020. Miraculously, his last hours were spent not in the hospital, but surrounded by his family who recalled to him their fond memories and gratitude for who he is/was in their lives. The love in the room was thick.

Born in...

Mar 30, 2020

Darrel E. Wilson, 93, passed away at home on the evening of March 30 with his wife Bev by his side. Darrel was born in Decatur, Nebraska, December 4, 1926, to Mark and Ethel (Earl) Wilson. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1944 and joined the Navy, serving for two years, including time in the Pacific theater during...