Obituaries

Aug 15, 2016

Barbara Ann Esser, 72, passed away with family by her side on Aug. 15, 2016, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a short illness. Barbara was born Sept. 1, 1943, to parents Robert and Francis Harry.

She grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, attended St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Walhert High School in Dubuque....

Aug 14, 2016

Frank James Harrell Msgt E-8 Ret.,87 passed away on August 14, 2016 at the Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born in Llano, Texas on August 28, 1928. Frank married Mary Elva Cress on June 2, 1956 in Colville, Washington. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Frank was retired from the Army and had served in Korea,...

Aug 13, 2016

Frances Wilkinson, 72, St. Maries, Idaho passed away at Kootenai Memorial Hospital, August 13, 2016 with her family by her side.

Frances was an active member within her community. She worked at St. Maries School District until her retirement. She is a member of the Eagles Lodge, played softball, & volunteered at the Senior Center.

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Aug 11, 2016

Paul A. Wilson, age 90, died peacefully on August 11, 2016, at the Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, ID, following complications of liver cancer. He was born in Missoula, MT, on March 10, 1926, to Carl and Magdalen (Stoll) Wilson, and joined older brother Joe. Paul spent his early childhood in Bonner, MT, near Missoula, where his father ran...

Aug 10, 2016

Marjorie M. (Chandler) Stallman passed away August 10, 2016 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

She was born March 9, 1924 In Imogene, South Dakota to Maxwell and Marietta Chandler. At age 12, her parents, hard hit by the Depression, moved the family to Hayden, Idaho to start anew. Marjorie graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School in...

Aug 9, 2016

Roy H. Burns, 84, passed away Aug. 9, 2016. Roy was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on June 5, 1932, to James and Donna Burns and lived most of his life here. He graduated from the Idaho State School for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding, Idaho, where he lettered in basketball and track. Following graduation, he worked at...

Aug 9, 2016

Lance J. Deacon, age 46, passed away at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on August 9, 2016. Lance was born in California, on June 27, 1970, to James and Mary Deacon. He was raised in California and moved to Rathdrum, ID in the early 90’s. Lance was a farmer on the Rathdrum Prairie. He was also a photographer...

Aug 9, 2016

Ronald A. Higgins (78) passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at North Idaho Hospice House. He was born January 25, 1938 to Archie and Albert Higgins in Kellogg, Idaho. Ron had a strong work ethic, and continued to work until the time of his death.

He greatest joys in life were his family and spending time on...

Aug 7, 2016

Kathleen passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at North Idaho Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with her husband, three daughters and oldest grandson by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Donald of 54 years; daughters Lisa (Jay) Burnell - Nelson, Holly Burnell - Canada and Dawn (fiancé Mark Anderson) Burnell; grandchildren Thomas Curtis, Edward...

Aug 3, 2016

In 1933, on the bright crisp morning of March 26, a second son was born to rancher Frederick schoenhard and his wife Ruth (Ellingson) in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Dale Delano Schoenhard was destined for great things from very early on, whether it be raising and showing their prize winning Hereford Cattle with his brother Dean, to becoming...

Aug 1, 2016

Ronald Dupey, a faithful servant and dedicated Christian, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Aug. 1, 2016, following months of failing health and special care at various facilities.

He was born in Opportunity, Wash., on June 2, 1928. His parents were Frank Dupey of Akin, Minn., and Lillie McGuire Dupey of Kentucky. Ron was the sixth...

Jul 30, 2016

Justin Tyler Honken, 21, was taken from his family and friends on July 30, 2016, in a boating accident. He was born on May 30, 1995, in Laramie, Wyo., to Douglas and Terri Honken.

Justin attended school at Laramie High School where he graduated in May 2013. He participated in football, basketball and track, and then joined...

Jul 30, 2016

Junea Jewel Rardin,73, a Post Falls and Nampa, ID resident for most of her life, died Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Lacey, WA. Junea's unfailing faith in Christ and her unbiased acceptance of others led her to serve as a life long teacher where she strove to bring out the best in her students and to anyone else that needed...

Jul 27, 2016

Milo Edward Barker (79 years old) of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2016. He was born on Jan. 14, 1937, in Deerfield, S.D., to parents Guy and Grace Barker.

Milo was educated through the Coeur d’Alene School District before enlisting in the United States Air Force. After an honorable discharge in...

Jul 23, 2016

Keith A. Straley, 81 of Post Falls, formerly of Mission Viejo, California died July 23, 2016 at Hospice House of North Idaho. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St George's Catholic Church of Post Falls on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing and a Rosary will be held on Monday July 25, 2016 at English...

Jul 22, 2016

Miles Landon Haynie, at the tender age of five, unexpectedly returned to the loving arms of his Father in Heaven Friday morning, July 22, 2016. Although this comes as a shock to all, those who knew Miles would agree that the transition from this life to the next must have been an easy one for him as he was already...

Jul 21, 2016

Verna M Harshbarger, affectionately known as “Nana” passed away at her home in Rathdrum, Idaho on July 21st. She was born December 17, 1920 at Blewett Pass, Washington to George and Mandy Clark. She lived in the Wenatchee area moving to Spokane in the 1930’s where Verna worked 38 years for the Telephone Company, retiring in 1982 and was a...

Jul 21, 2016

Katherine Hoyt, 94, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016, in the company of her son, Brad and daughter-in-law Judie.

Katherine was one of eight children born and raised in Mahnomen, Minn. At 24, she married Delmar Hoyt and they moved to Spokane, later moving to a farm in Idaho to raise their...

Jul 20, 2016

Elton John Hibbard was born June 23, 1924. His parents were Ernie and Daisy (Fisher) Hibbard. Elton John, later shortened to EJ, was not quite as well-known as Elton John, the song stylist and artist, but he was an entertainer. He and his wife, Bertie, entertained at retirement homes for 25 to 30 years. When people at the homes...

Jul 20, 2016

Glen Otis Petersen passed away peacefully on July 20, 2016, at the age of 89. He was born on February 4, 1927 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Louie and Opal (Timperley) Petersen on his mother’s birthday. Glen’s family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho when he was a young child. He completed his schooling there and then went to work on a...