Obituaries

Mar 31, 2025

Jean Ornellas of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on March 31 2025 at the age of 102 years old.

Jean was born on Aug 9 1922, to Arthur and Rachael Ackerman in Chicago Illinois.

The family moved to Wisconsin from Chicago when she was very young. She gained a lot of knowledge in farming and gardening as her family moved to many...

Apr 25, 2025

Celebration of life will be held at the Hayden Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Private graveside for family and close friends will be at the Prairieview Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Apr 24, 2025

Judith M. Nickelby, born on July 23, 1942, in Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.

Judith was the beloved daughter of Morris Torgerson and Cora Sims  (and stepfather Dale Sims). She was predeceased by...

Apr 23, 2025

Robert “Rob” Earl Rinard Jr was welcomed into Heaven on April 22, 2025. He was born May 7, 1949 in Moscow, Idaho to Robert Earl and JoAnna (Hindle) Rinard. He joined Sandi, his older sister, and later a younger brother, Christopher Roy. The family moved to Boise where his parents later divorced.

Rob was blessed when his mom married Richard Cade...

Apr 22, 2025

Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted

Private graveside service will be held.  Celebration of her life at a later date.

Apr 22, 2025

Christopher Reilly- Naval Officer/ Airline Captain

Athol, Idaho Resident Passes

Probably best remembered as a man who loved a challenge, a good book and a fly rod, Chris graduated from Seattle Preparatory High School in 1971, then an all boys Jesuit school in Seattle. He spent the next ten years putting himself through Washington State University and getting his flying licenses through...

Apr 21, 2025

Rosine Mercurio, 98, of Post Falls, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at The Lodge - assisted living center in Post Falls.

Mrs. Mercurio was born July 11, 1926, in Chiffalo; a small fishing village and Colony of France, in Algiers, Algeria, North Africa.

Mrs. Mercurio was united in marriage in 1945, to her childhood sweetheart after WWII ended, and moved to Seaside...

Apr 20, 2025

Kylee Grace Herbst passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 13, from complications related to her CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, a rare neurological condition that severely impacts brain development.

Kylee was born on September 1, 2011, to the parents of Jennifer Mertens and Jacob Herbst. Kylee loved her Elmo that went to every procedure and drs appointments. Kylee also...

Apr 20, 2025

Neil Rodden Bruce of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed peacefully at the Mannie Gladys Schneider House Hospice of North Idaho in the company of his wife and soul mate, Cheryl Bruce.

Neil was born on September 13, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Mary Zilla (Rodden) Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.

Neil grew up in Littleton, Colorado, graduated in Arapahoe High School...

Apr 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary (Futter) Mooney, on April 18, 2025, at 91 years of age. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was a wonderful mother; grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her.

Mary was born January 25, 1934, the second child to Glenn...

Apr 17, 2025

Mary was born on July 18, 1937, in Hunter’s, Washington, to Ira and Etta Cress. A woman of strong faith and quiet strength, she touched many lives with her kindness and devotion.

Mary Elva Harrell, 87, passed peacefully into heaven on April 17, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Harrell; her parents, Ira...

Apr 12, 2025

Hyla Anne Hitchcock, 90, a Presbyterian, passed away April 12, 2025, surrounded by music, friends and family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

She was born June 16, 1934, to Robert Carl and Myrtle Gladys Schmeling in Republic, Washington.

Hyla attended Bremerton Business College and began her work in Civil Service at Bremerton Naval Shipyard, all as a single parent of three children. In...

Apr 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Joyce Drinkwater on April 12, 2025, at the age of 96. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She had a warm personality, and most people knew her in Leisure Park as the woman with the lovely house and the flowers that she loved so...

Apr 11, 2025

It is with deep and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Grampa Bill, on April 11th, 2025. A loving son, nephew, husband, father, cousin, and more; Bill made everyone he met, feel important and valued, simply by being present. Those of us he leaves behind, will miss him so much.

Born on May 3rd, 1938, Bill was...

Apr 11, 2025

Joan F. Fisher, 88, of Post Falls died April 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Apr 11, 2025

William R. "Bill" Boyd, 86, of Coeur d' Alene died April 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Apr 7, 2025

Diana Lyn Maidhoff (Tracy)

July 5, 1955 – April 7, 2025

Diana Lyn Maidhoff, born July 5, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Vern and Rita Tracy, whose strength, compassion, and determination shaped the woman she became.

Diana was married to her best...

Apr 6, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

Margaret Louise West, 91, of Post Falls died April 6, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, ID

Apr 3, 2025

Erik Van Russell,48, died tragically on April 3,2025. We miss him terribly.

Erik leaves behind mother Janet Vandecar, brother Eli Russell, sisters Kirsten and Lauren Brandt and Shannon Russell. Daughters Maya Cameron and Izabella Jewett, son Evan. Nephew Ethan Russell. Dear friends Christina, Bethany, Robin, Aaron Hunter. An aunt and uncle, Jacqueline and David Stewart and many cousins. Erik’s father,Gene Russell,...