Obituaries

Apr 5, 2018

John B. Parden, 94, of Post Falls, Idaho, formerly of Virginia, Minn., passed from this world into God’s hands on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Life Care Center of Post Falls.

Jack was born in 1923 to George and Ann Parden in Ordway Township, S.D., where he grew up during the Great Depression on the family farm...

Apr 4, 2018

Doris Black was born at home on Tamarack Ridge, Idaho on July 22, 1927 to Margaret and Ray Greeves she died peacefully in her sleep at home in Rathdrum, Idaho on April 4, 2018 at the age of 90. Doris will be forever remembered by her loving family, including her brother Donald (Geneva) Greeves of Spokane, Wash, her children Marcia...

Apr 2, 2018

Sandra Rae Stoddard Sandra (Sandy) Rae (Jenkins) Stoddard, 76, of Post Falls, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2018, with her family at her side. Sandy was born January 31, 1942 in Wardner, Idaho to Harry and Audrey (Carder) Jenkins. When Sandy was 6 months old her dad, mom and sister Donna moved from the Silver...

Apr 2, 2018

Larry D. Lenz of Hayden, Idaho, passed away April 2, 2018, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., after a short battle with cancer. Larry was the eldest of 11 children born to Marvin and Enith Lenz. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them hunting, fishing and enjoying a good laugh. Larry wasn’t shy about...

Apr 1, 2018

Mildred Marie Westlake, 95, of Post Falls entered into the arms of our Lord on April 1, 2018 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Mildred enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, fishing, and hunting. She also loved to do crafts, scrapbooking, card making, and painting. Mildred loved to cook for her family,...

Mar 30, 2018

Ken Rounds passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on March 30, 2018 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born in Coeur d'Alene on May 21, 1942 to Esther Gullickson and Laverne Rounds. After graduation in 1960 from CdA High, he enlisted in the USMC. After his 4-year military tour,...

Mar 30, 2018

John Loren Sandford, age 88, July 23, 1929—March 30, 2018

Devoted husband, loving father of six, spiritual father to countless others, and mentor to many of today's Christian leaders, John Loren Sandford rose into the arms of his Lord and Savior on the morning of Good Friday, March 30. What a blessing that John's departure was on...

Mar 29, 2018

Ralph G. Schlaegel, 95

July 9, 1922 – March 29, 2018

Ralph, beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great Great Grandfather, transferred residence to heaven in Coeur d’Alene on March 29th, surrounded by family.

Ralph was born in San Jose, California. He and his wife, Willie Ann, had lived in San Jose,...

Mar 29, 2018

Adela Marie Briske, 94 went to be with Jesus on March 29th surrounded by several family members singing “Amazing Grace” at Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Adela was born in Montevideo, MN to Charles and Clara (Ostley) Brownson on Aug 16, 1923. She had two brothers, Francis and Vernon and one sister June (Finney) Brownson.

When she...

Mar 29, 2018

Marian Engwer

April 23, 1923 – March 29, 2018

Marian Engwer, went home to be with her Savior Thursday, March 29, 2018. Marian was predeceased by her parents, John Dillon and Edna (Stariha) Dillon, her sister, Valerie Dillon, and her husband of 67 years, John Engwer. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Arlene Olson, numerous...

Mar 29, 2018

Kathryn Ann Petersen

Kathy was born in Shreveport, La., on June 30, 1948, to Warren J. Petersen and Barbra R. Petersen. Being in an Air Force family, Kathy moved to many interesting areas in the U.S. and lived in Ohio in the 1950s. She lived in San Pedro, Calif., where she graduated from Redland High School in...

Mar 24, 2018

Anne Louise Storey 75

On the morning of March 24th 2018, Anne Louise Storey, 75, of Cataldo, passed peacefully and with grace, at The Lodge Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene where she resided. She left this earth to go play her piano and sing with the heavenly angels.

She was born on September...

Mar 23, 2018

Mar 21, 2018

A good man was what Troy Schueller strived to be in life. His family was always his first priority; however being a true friend and an effective educator were a very close second. He will be missed by all the lives he touched as he passed away at his home at the age of 42 on March 21, 2018....

Mar 20, 2018

Marjorie Lyda passed into heaven from Creekside Memory Care Community in Coeur d’Alene on March 20th. Marge was born in England in 1921 to a white collar family, the baby of the family, “Madge”, having two older brothers and two older sisters. She was so happy to be finished with school at age 14, only to find out that...

Mar 17, 2018

Connie Mae Combs, 75

Connie went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 17, 2018, peacefully in her sleep. She was surrounded by many friends and family in her last days.

Connie was born in Tacoma, Wash., on Dec. 23, 1942 to Willard and Nina Combs. After the war Connie’s family returned...

Mar 17, 2018

Gaylon Keith Johnson 85, left this world Saturday March 17, 2018 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Gaylon was born June 23,1932 in Watford City, North Dakota. He was the only child to Theodore and Mary (Gudmundson) Johnson. They moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID in 1937 when he was 5 years old.

Gaylon attended school in...

Mar 17, 2018

Christy Ann (Thatcher) Frymire

Christy Ann (Thatcher) Frymire was born on Nov. 19, 1930, in Wallace, Idaho, to Edwin Francis and Elsie May Thatcher. Ann passed away on March 17, 2018, at her home in Post Falls, Idaho.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at 1 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at...

Mar 16, 2018

Jacqueline Klomp (“Happy Jack”) met Jesus in his heavenly realm on March 16, 2018.

She was born Dec. 20, 1942, and was an only child. Jackie graduated from Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Wash., in June of 1960.

Jackie married the love of her life, Fredrick Klomp, and they had two children, Tracy and...

Mar 16, 2018

Laurel Mae Johnsen (Lori) 68, was born on April 14, 1949 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Clifford and Clara Mae Howell. She grew up in the Rathdrum area with her four brothers; Myron, Terry, Alan, and Keith.

Laurel was married twice, her first marriage resulted in two children, Brenda and Chris. Laurel’s second marriage gave her Jeannette...