Obituaries

Jul 30, 2017

Robert (Bob) E. Clemons, 77 passed away July 30, 2017 in Coeur d’Alene with his wife of 59 years and his daughter Cindy by his side. During his last few days he was constantly surrounded by family and close friends. Bob was born on September 10, 1939 to Lester L. Clemons and Juanita Bordeaux-Clemons in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bob...

Jul 29, 2017

David Frank Munter, formerly of Grand Coulee, WA passed away unexpectedly in Coeur d’ Alene, ID on July 29th, 2017. Dave was born on August 31, 1943 in Seattle, WA to Elsie & Lester Munter, and the oldest of 6 children. Upon graduating from Moses Lake High School in 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine’s, where he served...

Jul 27, 2017

Nadine Leota Griffin, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away July 27, 2017. Nadine was born June 12, 1927, in San Francisco, Calif., to Ruth Story and James Dewey Smith. She was joined by her sister, Betty, three years later.

Nadine attended first through eighth grades in Calistoga, Calif., and graduated from high school in San Francisco in...

Jul 27, 2017

Josephine "Jo" F. Riebe (Della Josephine Riebe) passed away at her home in Dalton Gardens on July 27, 2017. She was 92. Josephine was born February 15, 1925 in Miles City, Montana to Clyde Fox and Julia Blanton. A private family service will be held Friday, August 4 at Riverview Cemetery.

Jul 26, 2017

Pauline Davidson, 49, returned to her loving Heavenly Father, July 26th, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Pauline was born with her twin sister, Paulette, on November 29th, 1967 in Logan, Utah. There she was raised by Lyn and Carl Obray and grew up with four siblings: Paulette, Colby, Janean and Neal, with Pauline being the oldest. Pauline graduated...

Jul 26, 2017

Timothy John Behary, 60, passed away July 26, 2017 in Coeur d’Alene. He was born in Hammond, Indiana to Elizabeth and John. He ended up losing his father, John, at a mere 15 years old. As the years went on, he would lose his sister and brother, Michelle and Thomas (Wyatt). Tim would talk about the regret he felt...

Jul 25, 2017

Margaret Nielsen-Schaffner joined our Heavenly Father on July 25, 2017.

Margaret was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on April 26, 1942 to George and Esther Nielsen. After graduating from IHM academy, she attended Saint Elizabeth nursing school where she earned her Registered Nurse license.

She married Ed Schaffner and together they adventured around...

Jul 24, 2017

June J. Jones passed away suddenly on July 24th, 2017, at her home in Rathdrum, Idaho, after a brief illness. Though absent now from this world, she went on to share in the heavenly glory of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, whose Kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. She was 85 years old. She was known to her family...

Jul 20, 2017

Ruth was born on Oct. 29th, 1926 in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 90+ years she passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on July 20th, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Joseph Brys and Beatrice Virginia Huckle Brys, her brother Frank H. Brys, and also two sons, James Frederick Greenback and Dale Arthur Greenback. One...

Jul 18, 2017

Richard E. Phenneger, 81

Richard “Dick” E. Phenneger was born in Wichita, Kan., on May 12, 1936, and passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 18, 2017, at the age of 81. He will be dearly missed.

Dick grew up in Lakewood, Wash., and then attended the University of Washington. There, he received a degree in...

Jul 15, 2017

Roger Dale Morris

Born in Frederick Oklahoma to his mother, Myrtle Ray Ainsworth and father John Jones. He later was raised by his mother and loving stepfather, Highland Morris. He was the youngest of five children, Richard Jones, Ben Jones, Bobby Jones, Helen Silvey, and Robert Bowman (cousin, but like a brother).

Roger adored his...

Jul 14, 2017

James Franklin Lake, 91

On Friday, July 14, 2017, James Franklin Lake, beloved father, brother, uncle and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jim was 91 years old.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn May Miller in February 2013; and his parents, James “Jake” A. Lake and Nancy...

Jul 13, 2017

Delores Milholland was born on July 29th 1948. She was raised with three brothers, she was daddy’s little girl. They grew up without electricity and running water, she helped her mom cook and keep up with the house as well as helping her dad and her brothers outside. Her first job in high school was at Good Samaritan helping in...

Jul 11, 2017

Sharon Lynn Foster (Carlson) passed away peacefully with grace on July 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice House of North Idaho. She was born on March 27, 1938 to Rune Carlson and Hazel (DeBolt) Carlson. Sharon had an older brother Richard Carlson.

Sharon lived a full and happy life. She loved spending summers...

Jul 11, 2017

Fred B. Houck passed into rest on July 11, 2017 in Blanchard, Idaho, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was born August 6, 1946 in Pennsylvania to Fred L. Houck and Catherine Baker Houck. Fred was married to Robbie Houck. He was an avid outdoorsman and active political junkie. Fred was also a talented water well...

Jul 10, 2017

DelRay Pehrson, 86, a man loved and adored by all, went on that never-ending fishing trip in the sky July 10, 2017, to search for that elusive monster Dolly Varden trout. DelRay graced this world with his presence April 6, 1931, in Shelley, Idaho. He was born to George and Luella (Dredge) Pehrson, a farmer and his lovely wife....

Jul 10, 2017

Jeanette Mann Branson, 67

Jeanette Mann Branson, 67, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away July 10, 2017. Jeanette was born May 18, 1950, to Margaret and Howard Mann of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Jeanette attended school in Coeur d’Alene. She graduated from North Idaho College’s nursing program and later graduated with her bachelor’s...

Jul 7, 2017

Theresa Ann Knapkewicz Banister, 67

Theresa Ann Knapkewicz Banister left us July 7, 2017, while at her home in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born Dec. 26, 1949, to Vincent and Margaret Knapkewicz in Beach, N.D.

She grew up on the family farm with her brothers, Gerald and Bill, just outside Wibaux, Mont. She loved...

Jul 6, 2017

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Reese, age 83, of Coeur d’Alene, ID died on July 6, 2017 at Schneidmiller Hospice House, Coeur d’Alene, ID. He was born in Muskogee, OK on August 21, 1933 to Sibyl and Andrew Reese.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Andrew Jackson Reese III. He is survived by his...

Jul 5, 2017

Donald G. “Don” Hanson (82) passed away, in the comfort of family, on July 5, 2017 at Schneidmiller Hospice House, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after an extended illness.

Don was born a proud Norwegian heritage to Pete and Geneva Hanson on August 17, 1934 at Mayville, North Dakota along with his twin brother, David.

Don served...