All Obituaries

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 in 1953. Mary Lou married Paul Wilson in Missoula on April 19, 1954. As Paul accepted promotions in the Forest Service, they lived in Missoula; Clarkia, Idaho; Avery,...

Bill Ray Porter (74) passed away on August 9th, 2019 in Dalton Gardens, Idaho. He was born on March 30th, 1945 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Eldon and Margaret (Gordon) Porter. Bill moved from La Pine, Oregon to the Coeur d’Alene area in 1973. He graduated from North Idaho College from the 1988-1989 Class for Small Engine Repair, which was taught by “Round Man” Big John. He worked as the Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bill also worked for the City of Coeur...

James Theodore Newell was born on the family farm just east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in the Blue Creek district on October 26, 1920. He was the only son and youngest child of Daniel J. Newell and Clara Fischbach Newell, whose families migrated from England and Germany respectively. Jim passed quietly and peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday August 8, 2019, just over 2 months shy of his 99th birthday at Renaissance Assisted Living. Dad spent an idyllic childhood during the...

Gala Margaret Katherine FitzGerald Muench was born June 4, 1951 to Margaret Thomkins FitzGerald and James FitzGerald.   Gala grew up in Seattle and in 1974 graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. degree in English.  She graduated from the University of Montana with an MFA in creative writing in 1976.  She married Christopher Muench in 1977 and moved to the Harrison Area in 1992. Over the span of forty years she taught at Boise State University, Lewis...

Brian James Austin, age 37, of Post Falls, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Brian was born on Jan. 2, 1982 in Pullman, Wash., to Duane and Lupe Austin. He lived in Potlatch, Idaho, until he was 5 years old and moved to Post Falls in 1987. He attended all his years of school in Post Falls, graduating from Post Falls High School in 2000. Brian enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and gardening. He had a passion for Jeeps and fixing them up. He spent many summers at his...

Sunny Lee Fagan 85 passed away at home on August 3, 2019 after a battle with breast cancer.  She was born in Hebron, ND to Lena and Gus Schmidt. She moved to Denver CO, where she met the love of her life Walter Fagan in 1950.   Walter and Sunny loved to travel, they traveled all over the United States sharing the experiences with their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren.  Hawaii was one of Sunny’s favorite places.  Walter and Sunny operated a...

MIYAKO KOINUMA HAWKINS AUGUST 20, 1934-AUGUST 2, 2019   Miyako Koinuma Hawkins, much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed away on August 2, 2019 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Miyako Koinuma was born in Tokyo, Japan, August 20, 1934 to parents Shigeru and Ryo Koinuma (Kato).  She was the only girl of their four children, with three brothers, Ichiro, Jiro, and Saburo, all of whom have pre-deceased their sister. She met her...

Retired MSgt Dean F Kahler of the Marine Corps passed away July 31st, 2019.  He is survived by many family members and will be greatly missed.  A viewing will be held on Mon. Aug. 12th, 2019  from 4-7pm with a Memorial Service the following morning, Tuesday Aug. 13th  at 10:00  am at English Funeral Chapel 1133 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene,  ID 83814.  A Graveside Service will follow at Washington State Veterans Cemetery at 2:15 PM at 21702 W....

Joy Pratt passed peacefully on July 30, 2019 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.   She is survived by daughters;  Jeanie (Bill) Wagener, Jan (Pat) Beauchamp, Sandy (Stacy) Pratt,  Carol (Kam) Manos, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Joy Michener Pratt was born in Clallam Bay, Washington to Roy and Ruby Michener on January 8, 1928.  She was the youngest of six children with brothers  Ivan, Lloyd, Vern, Mervin and...

Carl William Anderson (92) It is with great sadness that the family of Carl William Anderson announces his passing on July 28, 2019 peacefully in his home in Medimont, Idaho with his loving wife at his side. Carl was born on August 5, 1926 in Jordan, Montana to John and Dorothy Hurt Anderson. Carl was the oldest of four boys, his brothers are Ray, Lee and Don Anderson. Carl was only 7 years old when his Mother left this frail existence. His Father and brothers moved to several states but...