Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Deane Smith was born November 2, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Claude and Ruth Smith who were sharecroppers. He was the fourth of five children and grew up in Stevensville, Montana. They farmed the land with draft horses, worked in the vegetable garden and broke horses.

 He served two years in the Army in Korea driving ammunitions trucks and then a...

Jul 27, 2024

Claudia “Mikki” Stevens passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27th ,2024. Born June 25th, 1948 to Ruth and Milton McDermid in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho Mikki left her mark on the CDA community. Mikki was a proud Coeur d’ Alene High School alum who during her Viking days was a member of the drill team...

Sep 14, 2024

William W. Gotfredson, “Bill”, the son of Henry and Boniface Gotfredson, was born in Yakima Washington. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Spokane Hospice House surrounded by loving family September 14, 2024 at the age of 95. 

Bill’s childhood family relocated to Coulee Dam, WA in 1943. A great work ethic was instilled when his father taught him the meat...

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Lewis Lloyd Shreffler was born in Fairfield, NE on Aug 29th, 1933 to Raphael "Lloyd" and Ivy Shreffler and passed peacefully on September 6th, 2024 at 2am in Hayden, ID.Lewis is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Shreffler, his mother Ivy Shreffler (Shaw), his father Raphael "Lloyd" Shreffler, his daughter Patricia Faye and his sisters Maudie Shreffler (Garretson) and...

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmie David Huber

Born: March 2, 1939, in Kellogg, Idaho Passed: September 2, 2024, in Kellogg, Idaho

Jim’s early years started in Cataldo on the family homestead but eventually he grew up in Post Falls with his family. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1957. Jim served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and later joined the Washington Air National...

Sep 2, 2024

Helen Bruehl, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2024. On this same day she celebrated her 92 nd birthday with her family, eating her favorites of noodles, mussels and black forest cake.

Helen was born to Hans and Helene Schertgens in Koln, Germany and had two brothers, Haro and Helmut. She was a loving...

Sep 2, 2024

Holly Elizabeth Dunn

December 15, 1964 - September 2, 2024

Holly Elizabeth Dunn (Gregg), beloved mother, grandmotherh, sister, and friend passed away on September 2, 2024, in Spokane, WA, at the age of 59. Born on December 15, 1964, in Wallace, ID, Holly brought joy wherever she went, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and creativity.

For eight wonderful years, Holly dedicated...

Sep 1, 2024

Stephen R. Reilly, June 15, 1951-September 1, 2024.

Steve passed away at his home in Post Falls, Idaho this past Sunday. He spent Saturday tiding up in his yard, cheering on the Vandal football team and enjoying a near perfect sunny Labor Day weekend day.

He was a weather watcher and could always tell you what to expect based on his observation...

Aug 31, 2024

Gary Allen Martin, 83, of Post Falls died August 31, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Lifeway Chapel, 501 W. 15th Ave. Post Falls.  Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Aug 28, 2024

Dixie Lee Ryen 86, of Coeur d'Alene passed away in her home on August 28ft. She was born in Coeur d'Alene on March 28th, 1938.

Dixie was raised in Coeur d'Alene and attended Coeur d'Alene High School. She worked at Borah Elementary school as the school's librarian. She also worked at several local hotels. She loved to knit, sew, and crochet...

Aug 28, 2024

Keith Odenthal, a longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene, passed away on August 28, 2024, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Aurelina, sister Sybil McCormick, brother Brian Odenthal (Janice), and two sons, David (Kecia) and Joel Odenthal. Sisters Loretta Waide and Nickie Odenthal preceded him in death. Keith was a caring grandfather to...

Aug 23, 2024

MARJORIE BETH BALD (Nee; Evans) (96 yrs)

 Marjorie Passed on August 23, 2024 at her home in Westport, WA due to complications of COVID. Born to Albert C Evans and Mary R Evans (Nee: Constable) in Twin Falls, ID. Her family moved to CDA in 1940.

 Margie married Harold C. (Baldy) Bald in 1949 and they had three children; Patricia E Fairchild,...

Aug 23, 2024

James Jay McGraugh 57, formally of Vacaville, Ca. Passed away suddenly August 23, 2024 in Hayden, Idaho.

Beloved son of Richard McGraugh and Diane Downing McGraugh. Loving father to Samantha Jeffers (Robert) and Ricky McGraugh (Kat).

He took great pride in his two grandchildren. Moving to Dalton Gardens, Idaho in December 2022 to be near his granddaughter Saoirse. In December 2023 he...

Aug 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Anderson on August 22, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he touched the lives of many with his unwavering faith, generosity, love and friendship.

Born on August 2nd 1943 in Tacoma Washington. Chuck was the son of Glen Anderson and Taimi Alma Dreyer....

Aug 22, 2024

Paul A. Mitzelfelt, 64, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away August 22, 2024, at Kootenai Health.  Paul was born March 21, 1960, in San Diego, CA, to Donald and Virginia (Kemp) Mitzelfelt.  Memorial Mass for Paul will be held at a later date at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Aug 21, 2024

Christine Lyn Brower (Chris), 72, born November 22, 1951, of Rathdrum, ID, passed away peacefully August 21, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Chris is survived by her devoted husband Dennis E. Brower of 51 years, brothers Howard E. Burley, of Canton, TX, and Ken Burley, of Milton, WA, her daughters Paula Sullivan, son-in-law Kevin Sullivan, Londonderry, NH, Rana...

Aug 19, 2024

Marguerite “Margeux” was born September 14, 1939, to James Vairo and Wilma Vairo (McFarland) in Iowa City, Iowa. She died Monday, August 19, 2024, holding hands with her husband Mike, going to her eternal home and rest with Jesus.

Margeux was the 5th of 12 children and spent her childhood and teenage years in Williamson, Iowa attending schools in Williamson and...

Aug 19, 2024

Eugene Pablo Cecilio Chavez, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 22, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A man of deep faith and dedication, Eugene was a devout Catholic who found solace and strength in his weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 

Eugene was a member of Los Gallos a neighborhood youth group in...

Aug 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our son, Justian Merriman on August 17, 2024, at the age of 28.

Justian, named after his great-grandfather C. Justian Merriman, was born in Butte, MT and subsequently lived in several diverse places including Bozeman, MT, Pleasanton, CA, Fort Worth, TX, Easton, MD, and ultimately Spokane Valley, WA where he...