Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Glenn Harold Robbins passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 82.  Glenn was born in Tenino, Washington on July 30, 1937, graduated from Fife High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army as a medic from 1960-1962 before beginning his career in construction as a union laborer on...

Sep 21, 2019

Anna “Ruth” Kenck (94) of Post Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

She was born on January 26th, 1925 in Pelham, Tennessee to George and Bettie (Jacobs) Smith. After retiring in 1976, she moved from California back home to Tennessee and in 1987, she moved to...

Sep 20, 2019

Gannon Michael Sumpter 49, of Clarkston, WA died on September 20th, 2019 at hospice of North Idaho in Coeur d" Alene ID. His death was caused by complications after a stroke. Gannon graduated from Charles Frances Adams High School in Clarkston WA. Class of 1988. He married Lisa M. Lynch on Sept. 7th 1988. That year they welcomed their...

Sep 15, 2019

Sara was born on November 10, 1932 to Mr and Mrs. Earl Turner Anderson. She was the second of seven children and was named after her two aunts who were present at her birth.

Sara earned her nursing cap in 1952 and served at several different hospitals during her career. Later she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Sep 13, 2019

Victoria “Vicki” Jo Ellersick McClellan King, 70, of Twin Lakes, Idaho passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. She was born December 15, 1948 in Moscow, Idaho to Frank and Loreen Ellersick. She was the oldest of 5 siblings: Steve, John, Mike, and Marji.

Vicki grew up in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, a town she loved....

Sep 12, 2019

After a life well-lived, Irys Evelyn Hedman, age 98, passed peacefully on September 12th, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones.  Irys was born in Bowman County (Gascoyne), North Dakota to John Milton and Anna May (Cannon) Downing and was the youngest of four children.  “Toots” was her father’s nickname for her and he was asked to have her...

Sep 11, 2019

Todd Richard Brewer, 58, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away September 11, 2019, at Kootenai Health.  Todd was born August 26, 1961, in Spokane, WA, to Norman and Melvita (Wright) Brewer.  A celebration of Todd's life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday September 28, 2019, at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.

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Sep 7, 2019

Virginia Rose DeGarmo (Ginger) of Coeur d’ Alene Idaho passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Renaissance Assisted Living in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho on September 7, 2019.

Ginger was born in Brawley California, where her father worked at the Atomic Energy Site. She spent her teenage years in Livermore, California, graduated from...

Sep 5, 2019

Timothy Lynn Edlund, age 63, a lifelong resident of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away September 3, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Tim was born December 10, 1955 to Fred and Marjorie (Golob) Edlund.

Some might say Tim was strong minded and when he set his mind on doing something, he usually got it done. On March 19th, 1994...

Sep 5, 2019

Helen Ruth Taylor, age 90, resident of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away September 5th, 2019 at home under Hospice care.   Helen was born March 23, 1929 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Tillman and Jennie Victoria (Easton) Walker.   At approximately 8 years of age, she moved with her family to the Caldwell, Idaho area.  She attended the one room...

Sep 4, 2019

Hugh A. Northington, III, 82, of Hayden, ID, passed away at home on September 4, 2019.  Hugh was born July 11, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, to Hugh and Helen (McDowell) Northington.  A memorial mass for Hugh will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday September 17, 2019, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Aug 27, 2019

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Randall D. Kelleher, loving husband and father of three passed away suddenly at the age of 65. Randy was born on October 22, 1953 in Illinois. He was a carpenter by trade, but worked as a superintendent, building custom homes and later working in commercial construction. Randy was responsible for overseeing the construction of...

Aug 23, 2019

Melodee Merrifield, 67

Melodee Wyleen (Wilson) Merrifield, 67, from Priest River, Idaho, passed away while walking the nature trail at English Point near Hayden Lake, Idaho, on Aug 23, 2019.  Melodee was born in Wallace, Idaho, Aug. 26, 1951 to Wiley Harley and Lula Fern (Wofford) Wilson.  Melodee grew up in Wallace, Idaho, and spent some summers...

Aug 22, 2019

Delora C. Fink, 55 died Thursday August 22, 2019 from an automobile accident on Hwy 95 in Kootenai County Idaho. Delora was born June 21,1964 in Long Beach California, Delora was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and devout Christian.  She is survived by her husband John Fink of 27 years, her sister Coleen Fox 56, her son Christopher...

Aug 20, 2019

Janet Celene Peters Knapp Bergold

December 16, 1958 - August 20, 2019

A heart of gold and gem of a soul has peacefully passed on.

Janet was as wild as she was sweet, and had a laugh that will continue to affect us all. The amount of...

Aug 19, 2019

Charlotte (Womack) Akin Cooper, 84 of Hayden Idaho and Yuma Arizona passed away from breast cancer on August 19th, 2019 and was surrounded by family in her last days.  She was born on January 27, 1935 in Houston Texas to William Charles and Helen Claire (Williams) Womack.

She attended Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College in Nacogdoches...

Aug 18, 2019

Donald  Pell, age 83, resident of Hayden, Idaho, died August 18, 2019 at the North Idaho Hospice Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.   Don was born January 9, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Raymond and Ruby (Fristo) Pell.   He moved with his family in about 1940 from Nebraska to Chewelah, Washington.  Don graduated High School there.   After graduation, he...

Aug 15, 2019

Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Corwin (Cori) Peter Hedstrom died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family in Rathdrum, Idaho on August 15, 2019 at the age of 49.

Cori is survived by his wife Nichole, son Jackson, mother Cheri Dale, stepfather Steve Dale, brothers Zach, Josh (Olivia) and Jessie (Rosalind), grandmother Evelyn Hedstrom,...

Aug 14, 2019

Oliver Swanson, 93

Compassionate Angel,

Daddy, Honorable, Selfless, Service, Sturdy.

You started your path around the world, and over the seas. An Army clerk to learn, sort out details, keep records, and organize paperwork. You not only served the people but started your teaching. Carrying your information...

Aug 13, 2019

Mary Lou Wilson, 86, died peacefully on Aug. 13, 2019, at The Village at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’Alene. She was born in Missoula, Mont., on Sept. 6, 1932, to Helen (Malone) and John Hamblet.

She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Missoula in 1950 and from Carroll College in Helena, Mont., with an RN in nursing...