Obituaries
Gabrielle Susan Phillips
May 16, 2025
Gabrielle Susan Phillips, affectionately known as “Gabby”, was born September 4,1959, in Orange, California. She peacefully left this world May 16, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, leaving behind a legacy rich in love, laughter, and music.
Gabby was a dedicated professional who wore many hats throughout her career. She began her journey in education as a Teacher’s Aid with the Department of Education,...
James Thomas Hildesheim
May 15, 2025
James Thomas Hildesheim (Papa Tom) was born January 1, 1937 in Pine Bluff Arkansas and passed May 15, 2025 in Post Falls, ID.
At the age of 13, Tom and family moved from Arkansas to Washington where better opportunities were available. Tom graduated from Mead high school where he excelled at sports and academics. He married his sweetheart Betty Garrett in...
Colleen B. Holmes
May 15, 2025
Colleen Holmes was born Colleen Bridget McDonald on July 3, 1959, to Charles (Chuck) and Pauline McDonald in Canoga Park in the San Fernando Valley Region of Los Angeles, California. In 1969, when Colleen was 10 years old, Chuck and Pauline moved their eight children to North Idaho.
She married her first true love, Thomas Holmes, in April of 1983, and...
Robert L. (Bob) Mader
May 10, 2025
Robert “Bob” L. Mader, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep May 10, 2025, at the age of 78. A man of quiet strength and unwavering dedication, he was a constant source of love and support to all who knew him.
Bobby shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Sharon, whose companionship...
Clifton "Cliff" Edd Shove
May 10, 2025
Clifton Edd Shove (Cliff) aged 67 was born February 1, 1958, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Carlena R. and Donald A. Shove Sr., passing away May 10, 2025, in Wallace, Idaho due to an ATV accident.
Cliff attended grade school in Hayden Lake then moving to Garwood he attended Lakeland High School in Rathdrum, graduating in 1976. Out of high school...
Arline G. Donat
May 9, 2025
Arline Garvey (Johnston) Donat, 96, passed away on May 9th at Guardian Angel Home. She was born in Memphis, TN on May 24, 1928. She moved to Idaho in the eighth grade. Arline and Ralph were sweethearts in high school and were married on May 19th, 1947. They were married for 72 years.
Arline taught school at Lakeland for 7 ½...
Tammra L. Douglas
May 1, 2025
Tammra (“Tammy”) Douglas, 63, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on May 1, 2025, after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be held at Real Life Ministries (Building 2) on May 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a potluck reception. Friends and family are invited to bring a dish—and a favorite memory to...
Nancy Averitt-Campbell
May 1, 2025
Nancy Averitt-Campbell, age 79, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Born on January 28, 1946, in Renton, Washington, Nancy was the daughter of Don and Joy Averitt. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where she developed a deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors—an affection that would remain with her throughout her life.
Nancy found great joy...
Marco J. Di Biase
Apr 25, 2025
Marco J. Di Biase, known affectionately as Mark, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on August 15, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mark lived a life dedicated to service, family, and learning, often finding joy in helping others.
After his military service in the United States Army, where he served as a Radiologist for ten...
Judith M. Nickelby
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...
Robert E Rinard Jr.
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...
Charlene C. Boughton
Apr 22, 2025
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Private graveside service will be held. Celebration of her life at a later date.
Christopher Reilly
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...
Rosine Mercurio
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...
Stephen Charles Hamilton
Apr 20, 2025
After 8 months of battling cancer, Steve Charles Hamilton ascended into heaven on April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday, where he soaring with the angels. Steve Hamilton was born August 28, 1950 to Barbara and Merle Hamilton in Boise, Idaho. He spent his youth in Mountain home, Caldwell and eventually in Boise. At the age of 17, off he went to...
Kylee Grace Herbst
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...
Neil Rodden Bruce
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...
Mary J. Zichko
Apr 19, 2025
Mary went peacefully into Our Lord’s arms on April 19th, 2025.
The love of her children and grandchildren was of most importance to her.
Mary was the mother of 5 children: Robert, Diana, Thomas, Michael, And Daniel. From these children she had 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Mary was one of eight children of Earl and Irene Lovell of Springfield Vermont. She...
Mary F. Mooney
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...
Mary E Harrell
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...
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