Obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

Gary Anthony Kestel “Papa”Born November 7, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York

Gary grew up in New York and, after graduating high school, proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. A true patriot, he served with honor through three consecutive tours of duty. Following his military service, Gary earned an associate degree in heating and refrigeration, reflecting just a fraction of...

Dec 1, 2025

Our sweet EDNA ROCELIA LOESCH, 79, of HAYDEN, IDAHO passed away into Heaven on DECEMBER 1, 2025 IN COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO.

Edna was born on February 10, 1946 in McDonough, Georgia, where she grew up with her three brothers and two sisters in West Virginia and Georgia. She met and got married to Jim Loesch in California, and had three...

Nov 29, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, aunt, and the glue of our family, Cindy Hiett, who left us peacefully in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — the only place she ever called home.

Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, she made memories that shaped a lifetime of deep connection to this place. She never once...

Nov 28, 2025

No service has been scheduled at this time. 

Nov 26, 2025

Bonita Humphrey Koontz, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on November 26, 2025, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Bonita was born August 10, 1935, in Kalispell, Montana to Albert and Alice Hoppe. She grew up in the Benewah Valley in St. Maries, Idaho. Bonita married Wayne E. Humphrey in 1951 and together they shared 52 years of marriage. They had...

Nov 25, 2025

Private family service will be held.

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Nov 20, 2025

Connie Jo Cruise passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, November 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Connie was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Donald Joseph and Ruby Handling. She is survived by her son.

To honor her wishes, no service will be held.

Nov 20, 2025

Ben John Anjima living in Athol, ID for the past 19+ years, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 72 in the loving arms of his wife, Babs (Barb), of 32 years and nephew Matt. Ben enjoyed a life well lived, highly regarded, and respected while serving others with three years as an army corpsman and thirty-one...

Nov 19, 2025

Richard Edwin Flinn, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. He was a loving father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and partner. Richard was born May 20, 1949, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Paul and Helen Kempel Flinn.

He completed all 12 grades in Boundary County, Idaho, and went to Spokane Community College for one year to study...

Nov 12, 2025

Vern D. Fitzgerald passed away November 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 12, 1953, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Vern was dedicated to his family and career. A proud union carpenter, he served multiple terms as president of Local 1691 and later shared his expertise as an instructor in the union apprenticeship program in Spokane, Washington.

Vern's...

Nov 12, 2025

A few weeks before he passed away, my dad told me that his favorite era from his life was his air force days, when he piloted a Cessna 0-2 and passed gas in a KC 135 during the Vietnam War. When asked why, he answered, “Because it was exciting. Scary, but exciting. And I felt like I was doing something....

Nov 8, 2025

Michael G. Shriner, 75, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 8, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Make was born on November 7, 1950 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. He was raised on the family farm at Fighting Creek, Worley, Idaho.

Mike attended school and graduated from high school at Worley. He followed that with college in Coeur d’Alene....

Nov 8, 2025

Dan Usdrowski (December 17, 1976 - November 8, 2025), 48, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished beyond measure.Born in Coeur d'Alene at Kootenai Memorial Hospital, Dan grew up in the Kootenai School District as the baby of six siblings the youngest who somehow ended up leading the pack. He graduated as...

Nov 7, 2025

Mary Eatherton, 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2025.

Born on April 17, 1942, Mary lived a life full of love, faith and kindness. She shared 63 wonderful years with her devoted husband, Joel, and together they built a family rooted in warmth and care.

Mary found joy in the simple things, sewing beautiful creations by hand, volunteering and...

Nov 5, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the loss of Scott Opland, born on Oct 10th, 1959 in Duluth, Minnesota to Raymond Opland and Elaine (Nastansky) Opland.

Scott passed away peacefully on Nov 3 rd 2025 . Scott moved to Idaho with his family at age 4, where he attended school in Wallace, then Rathdrum. He later worked as an erector of steel...

Oct 29, 2025

Leonard "Lenny" Craig Thiringer, 78, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Lenny devoted his life to loving God, his family and his friends. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on December 18, 1946, to Hans and Edna Thiringer, and grew up alongside his two older brothers, Larry and...

Oct 27, 2025

   A look into the soul of Gordon Thomas Ramsden would find a courageous FIGHTER, a creator of LOVE, and a heart of GOLD. Gordon Thomas Ramsden passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 95—less than 2 months from his 96th birthday.

   Born December 24 th , 1929, in Pasadena, California, to Fred and Lena Ramsden, he...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert Clayton Fraley, 94 of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Bob was born on April 24, 1931, in Glendale, California to Earl and Evangeline Fraley. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Kettleman City, California – A desert area where 105° temperatures were common. He moved to Burbank in the late 1930’s and...

Oct 25, 2025

Brian G. Maloney, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family on October 25, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho, at the age of 89. Born on March 11, 1936, the last of the eight children of Mary (née Lynch) and Major Leonard J. Maloney, Brian grew up in Milford, Connecticut, where he met and married Rosemary Sabin. He...