Obituaries
Allen Lee Sims
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Allen Lee Sims
March 28, 1945 – June 5, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Allen Lee Sims, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Allen’s health began to decline in August due to complications between preexisting kidney issues,...
Michelle "Chellee" Kay Winter
Apr 2, 2025
Celebration of Life will be held July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm.
English Funeral in Post Falls, Idaho.
Michelle “Chellee” Kay Winter, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Spokane Hospice House after a brave and enduring battle with diabetes that resulted in renal and vascular failure. Chellee was 55 years old.
Born on March 10,...
Donald G. Wilson
Jul 8, 2025
In memory of Donald Gene Wilson. Don passed away peacefully July 8, 2025, in his home in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by family.
Don was born April 24, 1937, in Grass Valley, California, to Roy Wilson and Ora Grabert. He was raised in Grass Valley and graduated in '55 at Nevada Union High School. He attended Sierra College and played numerous...
Michelle Renee Fink
Jul 7, 2025
Michelle Renee Fink passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in Coeur d’Alene ID, on July 7, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on September 10, 1957, in Baraboo Wisconsin.
Michelle was an amazing Mother (3), Nana (11), GG (4). She would do anything for her children, family and friends.
She is survived by her children she loved very much:...
Dorothy Anne Hodgson
Jul 3, 2025
Dorothy Anne “Dottie” Hodgson Obituary
Dorothy Anne “Dottie” Hodgson, age 97, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Dorothy was the daughter of Helen (Wyrick) Setters and James “Jim” Setters of Endicott, WA. She was one of four sisters—Sylvia Buchholtz, Barbara Talsma (Sylvia’s twin), and Helen Jane Hughes—who grew up together on the family wheat...
Frank J. Harwood
Jun 29, 2025
Frank Joseph Harwood, 42, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on June 29, 2025. A beloved husband, devoted father, decorated veteran, and proud public servant, Frank’s life was marked by leadership, service, and love.
He served his community with honor and distinction as a Battalion Chief for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, where he was admired for his leadership, humility, selfless...
John G. Morrison, Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
John Grant Morrison Jr. was born in Spokane, Washington, on January 13, 1973, to John Grant and Rita Kay (Hulse) Morrison. He was the middle child and only son, with two sisters, Tina and Sarah, who he both enjoyed tormenting and protecting throughout childhood. He took his role as brother seriously.
John grew up in North Spokane, graduated from Mead High...
Kimberlee A. Clark
Jun 29, 2025
Kimberlee A. Clark, 66, of Hayden died June 29, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d' Alene.
Gwen Mary Winger
Jun 28, 2025
Gwen “Gay” Mary Winger, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28th at the age of 86. A proud lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, Gay was known for her love of family, her fierce competitive spirit, and her unwavering support of her children and grandchildren. Born on July 17, 1938, to Glenn and Irene Carlberg, Gay moved...
Shelly Irene Parsons
Jun 23, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shelly Irene Parsons on June 23rd at the age of 52.
She was born in Long Beach, California on July 23rd 1972 to Marv and Janice Parsons. She lived most of her life in Coeur d' Alene and Post Falls. She is joining her father Marv, her two brothers...
Kathleen Marie Henry
Jun 20, 2025
KATHLEEN MARIE HENRY born July 30, 1957 in Coeur d Alene Idaho, but enjoyed the beautiful sun and warmth of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed on June 20, 2025. The kindest most loving soul has finally lost her battle with brain cancer. She will be missed dearly by her surviving spouse, Mike, her son Matthew and his wife Erica, her...
John W. McGinnis, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
John W. McGinnis, Jr., born on March 30, 1970, in Monahans, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 55, in his home in Post Falls, Idaho. John led a vibrant and adventurous life characterized by his humor, kindness, and unwavering spirit. Beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
John’s career path was as varied...
Margret Leeveda Evenson
Jun 13, 2025
Margret Leeveda (Hammons) Evenson 2/28/1929 - 6/13/2025 Born to Ernest and Annie Hammons in Clarkston, Washington. The family then moved to the Priest River Peninsula when she was 2. Margret graduated from Priest River High School. She married Carl Evenson August 12, 1947. They lived in Priest River, Pullman, Clarksfork and in 1959 moved to a small farm in Post...
Hilda M. Stinebaugh
Jun 10, 2025
Hilda M. Stinebaugh, 102, passed away Tuesday, June 10th, at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House, surrounded by her family.
Hilda was born on March 12, 1923 to Christian and Emma Erickson in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the second youngest of five children.
As a young woman, Hilda moved out west and worked as a waitress in California, for NASA in Texas making...
Loretta Irene Harris
Jun 9, 2025
Loretta Irene Harris (Hiller), age 98, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away peacefully on June 9 th , 2025 from natural causes at Country Comfort Residential Care & Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene.
She was born on March 23, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to parents Emil and Velma Hiller. She spent her early childhood with her parents and sister...
Judith Arlene Sanchez
Jun 2, 2025
Judith Arlene Sanchez, 67, of Coeur d' Alene died June 2, 2025 in Arizona. Rosary at 9:30 am with Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at the Mary Immaculate Queen Catholic Church 15384 North Church Rd Rathdrum Funeral Chapel.
Brian Guy Baum
Jun 1, 2025
Brian G. Baum, 81, passed away at home unexpectedly from heart failure on June 1, 2025.
He was born March 2, 1944 in La Grande, Oregon to Guy Hiatt Baum and Niola Anderson. When Brian was 18 months old, Guy, who worked for Union Pacific Railroad, died in a tragic accident leaving Niola with Brian and his older brother Kerry to...
Gloria Anne Fonville Hines
Jun 1, 2025
Gloria Hines, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and love. She lived a beautiful life filled with joy, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and faith. Gloria’s gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone who knew her.
She is now resting in the arms of God, reunited with...
Merry Elaine Hinkle
May 31, 2025
Merry Elaine Hinkle gained her angel wings on May 31st, 2025 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Merry was 73 years old when she returned to her Heavenly Father, and joined her husband, Hugh ‘Butch’ Hinkle, who preceded her in death in December of 2012. Born on June 13, 1950, in Oxnard California, Merry was a cosmetologist, a florist, and most...