Obituaries

Mar 15, 2018

Marilee Benson

1955 - 2018

Marilee passed away on March 15, 2018, after a short illness at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Marilee was born in 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Bennie and Betty Benson. She came to North Idaho 40 years ago, working several jobs until 1996, when she started as...

Mar 14, 2018

On March 14th, 2018 Robert “Sonny” Einar Bauman passed away peacefully after a long health struggle. He was 68 years old. He was born in Renton, Washington and raised in Kent graduating from Kent High School in 1968. In high school he was a gymnast and loved proving his acrobatic skills to skeptics, throwing a back flip whenever someone...

Mar 13, 2018

Peacefully and with the grace in which she lived her life, Anna Josephine (Kelley) Austin (92) passed away at her daughter, Susie’s, home on March 13, 2018, and was welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While her family grieves her loss, we know Heaven has gained its newest saint, as she lived her life in service to...

Mar 11, 2018

Donald Andersen, 91, passed away March 11, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Don was born Nov. 19, 1926 in Hardy, Nebraska to Martin and Bertha Andersen. He was raised in Montana. Don married Mary Simoneau on Aug. 1, 1949 in Hanks, North Dakota. Don and Mary moved with their 4 daughters to Hayden Lake in 1956. Don worked...

Mar 10, 2018

Cpl. Robert J. Sweitzer, 63rd Infantry Division during World War II, was born on Nov. 19, 1925, in Beech Creek, Pa. He left this world on his great journey, March 10, 2018. He was a longtime resident of Post Falls, Idaho, moving there when he was four with his parents, Howard and Agnes, and his two brothers, Paul and...

Mar 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack D. Sumner announces his passing on March 10, 2018, at the age of 81. Jack was surrounded by his family at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara of 58 years and his children, Lane (Terri), and Jay (Anne). Jack will also...

Mar 10, 2018

Viola Faye Cherry, of Post Falls, Idaho, was born on March 25, 1944 in Yakima, Wash. She went home to be with her Savior on March 10, 2018.

After graduating from Post Falls High School, Viola trained to become a dental assistant. Her job took her to the Seattle area and later to Alaska, then back to...

Mar 8, 2018

Juanita E. (Krell) Saterfiel 90, passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 8, 2018 at Creekside Assisted Living. Juanita was born, with her twin sister, June 12, 1927, in Latah Washington, to Milton and Alma (Reyser) Krell. She met her handsome love, Albert Saterfiel, in Spokane Washington and they married Nov. 2, 1946. They moved to Mississippi,...

Mar 7, 2018

Dean A Thie August 16, 1932 – March 7, 2018 Dean Thie was born in San Diego, CA. His mother Josephine Cecelia (Shaw) Thie was Irish and his father Dean A Thie, sr. was German. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1937. Dean grew up attending Catholic grammar school (Sisters of Carondolet) and high school, Loyola of Ignatius. He...

Mar 6, 2018

Lester Dale Gardner (73) was born in Bottineau, North Dakota to Arthur G. Gardner and Leotta B. (Johnson, Gardner) Bippes on April 17, 1944. Following a yearlong battle with mesothelioma, he finished his race in a room filled with the presence of God and the love of his family on March 6, 2018. He is preceded in death by...

Mar 5, 2018

Trevor Daniel Cunningham (1994 – 2018) Our sweet boy has gone too soon. Trevor’s shining spirit lit up our lives with his bright smile and witty, funny way. When his baby face cracked a smile, he could light up a room. Whether it was a 100-watt grin, or one of his small soft grins, you felt his warmth. He...

Mar 4, 2018

Betty Crook

Betty Crook, a.k.a. Betty Saganski, of Post Falls, Idaho, died peacefully on March 4, 2018. Betty was born in 1940 in Minot, N.D., to Mike and Thelma Bisbee. Betty and her older sister, Beverly, grew up in North Dakota near the town of Bisbee, named for her great-grandfather, Col. Andrew Bisbee. The family moved to...

Mar 4, 2018

Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 4, 2018. Robert was born Aug. 12, 1937, to Zalmer and Wilda Grier in Twisp, Washington. Robert joined the Army in 1955. He enjoyed his military time and serving his country, and was still telling his Army stories to loved ones until his last days.

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Mar 4, 2018

Rosa Wenzel, 92, of Hayden Lake, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2018. Rosa’s maiden name was Rosa Cleta Pina Arauz Cruse. She was born March 3, 1926 in Jinotega, Nicaragua. She came to live in the United States where she went to school and became a citizen. She met John D. Wenzel and the...

Mar 3, 2018

Lucille ‘Lucy’ McKnight Berry, 91

Lucille “Lucy” McKnight Berry entered peacefully into the Lord’s arms on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at her home in Rathdrum, Idaho. She was born Jan. 13, 1927, to James Carl McKnight and Irene Rebecca Near McKnight.

Lucille was a breast cancer survivor, but battled with lung cancer and complications of...

Mar 1, 2018

Mr. Richard A. Mills of Hayden, ID died on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Richard was born in St. Louis, MO on March 18, 1947. His parents John & Dorothy preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, four children, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He graduated from the University of Arkansas with...

Feb 24, 2018

Chris Robert Haugland, beloved brother of Ed and Joanna Haugland, passed away peacefully at age 61, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on February 24, 2018. He had battled melanoma cancer over the past year.

A Colorado native, Chris was an avid outdoorsman and world traveler. He Served in the Marine Corps. for over 20 years, both active duty...

Feb 22, 2018

Rock Stewart (October 13, 1934 – February 22, 2018) Rock was born in Lapwai, Idaho on October 13th, 1934 to Guy and Lillie Stewart. He grew up with his family and attended school in Lewiston, Idaho. After 3 years in the army, he married Gloria (Schubert) in 1957. In 1958, he reentered the service, this time in the Air Force....

Feb 21, 2018

Ken W. Trotter Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend December 21, 1946 to February 21, 2018 Ken W. Trotter is a family man, a true patriarch, with a strong, tough guy exterior, and a heart of integrity, honesty, and generosity. He was a born leader and a man who believed in giving people second chances. He worked hard and...

Feb 21, 2018

Otto William Staack Jr.

Born July 21st 1926, died February 21st 2018, surrounded by his beloved family.

Otto was the youngest of five children, born in Herrick, South Dakota, in the grainery on the family farm. He lost his father before he was born, and his mother as a young boy. He was raised on...