Obituaries
Ruby Sharon Lepka
Jul 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sharon Lepka
November 30, 1944 – July 6, 2025
Ruby Sharon Tate was born November 30, 1944 in Lewiston, Idaho to Ben and Dorothy (née Johnson) Tate. A small girl from a big family of modest means, Sharon learned early on that if she was going to make her way in the world, it would be through charm,...
Tracy Lee Folsom
Jul 4, 2025
Tracy Folsom, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1967, Tracy carried a heart full of love and compassion throughout her life, touching countless lives with her warmth, strength, and unwavering faith.
Tracy’s passing followed many long and courageous battles with chronic...
Frederick Oris Spence
Jul 4, 2025
Frederick “Fred” Oris Spence, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2025. Fred was born in Mankato, MN to Ray and Colletta Spence. Fred eventually moved to Freemont, California where he worked as an operator/ mechanic. Fred met the love of his life, Machelle Joanne “Jo” (nee Anglin) Spence and they were married in California. They...
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...
Cheryl Ann Lang
Jul 2, 2025
Cheryl Ann Lang, 79, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of north Idaho, after a brief battle with cancer on July 2, 2025.
Cheryl was born March 20, 1946, to Kenneth and Orine Sperry in Wallace, Idaho. She grew up in Osburn, Idaho and made her home there until retiring to Post Falls in 2002.
Cheryl met Jon Lang in high school...
Barbara Ann Waligora-Serafin
Jun 29, 2025
Barbara Ann Waligora-Serafin passed peacefully 29 June 2025 at Rockwood Retirement Community, Spokane Washington. She is survived by former husband Jim Serafin and their children Mara Sonya Serafin and Adam “AJ” (Keri) Serafin; loving Grandmother of Brynn, Camden, and Grayson; also late sister Patricia Wojcik; Aunt to Joseph (Tracy) Wojcik, Barbara (James) Maryniak and the late Kenneth (Beverly) Wojcik; and...
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.
Geraldine "Fern" Smith
Jun 28, 2025
Geraldine Fern (Campbell) Smith, 73, of Dalton Gardens, Idaho went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 28, 2025. She was born to Darrell W. Campbell and Ruth E. (Rife) Campbell, in Newport Washington on March 25, 1952. Fern was preceded in death by her parents Darrell and Ruth, her brother Darrell Campbell (Junior), and her beloved grandson...
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...
Ivan Bishop
Jun 12, 2025
Ivan Leroy Bishop, 82, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away at home June 12, 2025, after a long illness.
Ivan was born March 1, 1943, to Mary Beers and Rusty Bishop in Santa Cruz, Calif. After Ivan graduated from high school in 1961, he went on to join the Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps, he fought for our country in...
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...
Orlando Louis Duran
Jun 5, 2025
Orlando L Duran: 86
Orlando Duran passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in Salida, Colorado, he was one of 13 siblings. He spent his life sharing laughter, food, love and faith with everyone around him.
A lifelong restaurateur, Orlando owned and co-owned several Mexican restaurants in Arizona and Washington before opening Orlando’s Mexican Restaurant in North...
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