Obituaries

Nadine Elaine Barker

Nadine Elaine Barker

Jun 9, 2023

 Nadine E. (Gerths) Barker 81 of Post Falls, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Hayden with two of her children, Jeff and Julie, at her side. Nadine was born on January 5, 1942, and was the youngest of four children born to Hellena and Emil Gerths in Scobey, Montana. Her family moved to Hayden, Idaho in 1946 where they lived on...

Vernon "Loni" Lon Paulsen

Vernon "Loni" Lon Paulsen

Jun 9, 2023

Vernon Lon “Loni” Paulsen Jr. was born October 5, 1961 in Kellogg, ID, to Vernon and Marsha (Grant) Paulsen. He was the last surviving child of four. He passed June 9, 2023 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID, at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Tami Jo (Evenson) Paulsen, his four adult children: son...

Evelyn Dorothy Orr

Evelyn Dorothy Orr

Jun 8, 2023

 

Evelyn Dorothy Orr passed away June 8, 2023. She was born in Krem, ND, on September 9, 1929, to Herman and Maria (Richter) Reichenberg. Evelyn attended a country school in Krem, which her father insisted on. He wanted his children to learn and write in English. They were transported in a horse-drawn wagon filled with straw. She later attended...

Dave Carl Graham

Dave Carl Graham

Jun 7, 2023

 

Dave Carl Graham (76) peacefully passed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father at his home near Rathdrum, Idaho, on June 7, 2023. Dave was born August 10, 1946, in Cottonwood, Idaho, to his parents, Edward Carl Graham and Mabyn Lucille (Dugger) Graham. He spent his childhood growing up around Lapwai, Lewiston, and Winchester. He graduated from Lapwai...

James Paul Mangan

James Paul Mangan

Jun 7, 2023

James Paul Mangan 

1940-2023

James Paul Mangan, aged 83, died from prostate cancer on June 7, 2023 at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Born on March 23, 1940 in San Diego to James and Marjorie Mangan.  James was the first of 9 children.  As a Navy brat, James attended multiple schools while growing up, graduating from Millikan High School...

Marlene Kae Resch

Marlene Kae Resch

Jun 5, 2023

Marlene Kae Resch, 72 of Athol,  passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 5th, 2023.  Marlene was born in Eureka, MT. and graduated Lincoln County High School in 1969.  Married and raised her family.  She was a caring person with a big heart that had room for everyone she met.     Marlene was preceded in...

Raymond and Shirley Mitchell

Raymond and Shirley Mitchell

Jun 4, 2023

 

Raymond passed away peacefully on June 04, 2023.  His wife and best friend Shirley who was unable to continue to live on without her life partner passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023. Raymond who was called “Mitch” by his friends was born to Raymond Sr. and Ida Mitchell on April 15, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Shirley was born...

David "Dave" Kelly

David "Dave" Kelly

Jun 4, 2023

 

DAVE KELLY, 74,  LONG TIME RESIDENT OF OAKESDALE, WA AND POST FALLS, ID PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN YUMA, AZ ON JUNE 4, 2023, WITH HIS WIFE BY HIS SIDE.  DAVE WAS A FAMILY MAN WHO LOVED THE OUTDOORS.  THE HAPPIEST MOMENTS OF HIS LIFE WERE HUNTING, CAMPING AND SITTING BY THE CAMPFIRE WITH THE...

Barbara [Bobbi] Edith Howard

Barbara [Bobbi] Edith Howard

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara [Bobbi] Edith Howard (75) passed away on June 3rd 2023 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Bobbi was born on March 8th 1948 in Coeur d’Alene to Clinton Edward Howard and Martha Louise [Hensley] Howard.

Bobbi grew up in Post Falls with her brother Harold Howard and sisters Michelle Jaceks and Delores Post. She married Lewis...

Earle "Rick" Gilbert Wolfrom, Jr.

Earle "Rick" Gilbert Wolfrom, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Earle “Rick” Gilbert Wolfrom, Jr., passed away on June 3rd, 2023, in Hayden Lake, Idaho, after a tragic motorcycle accident. Rick had a brilliant mind, and he was a kind-hearted, caring, and gentle soul with an incredible sense of humor. 

Rick was born in Newport Beach, California, on October 29th, 1979, to parents Earle Gilbert Wolfrom, Sr., and Susan Lee...

Wallace “Brady” Harold Bradymire

Wallace “Brady” Harold Bradymire

Jun 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that on June 1st, 2023, Wallace Bradymire passed away in the privacy of his home. He transitioned with his wife of 54 years, both daughters and his granddaughter by his side, who had the privilege of caring for him in his final week.  It is with joy we know he entered the gates of heaven...

George E. Young

George E. Young

May 31, 2023

George E. Young of Hayden Lake, Idaho went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2023. He was the youngest son born to George and Idella Young on January 1, 1939 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He is rejoicing in heaven with his beloved wife of 61 years, Virginia Young, who preceded him in death in...

Frances Leona Cherry

Frances Leona Cherry

May 30, 2023

Frances Leona Cherry (Messier) was born on September 24th, 1940, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. After a life filled with love, she peacefully departed on May 30th, 2023, in Post Falls, Idaho, after bravely battling Alzheimer's disease. Frances was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Anna and Fredrick Messier, he husband, George, as well as her dear daughter Dawn and...

Logan Knight

Logan Knight

May 30, 2023

Logan Montgomery Knight (the Man, the Myth, the Legend), born Richard Leslie Bowen, 54. Rathdrum, Idaho. Died Tuesday, May 30.

"Richie" was born June 13, 1968, in San Jose, Calif., to Richard Foy Bowen and Mary Beth Briggs Bowen.

He married Amy Marie Carpenter on Dec. 17, 1994. They were blessed to have 28 years together raising their five children.

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Douglas Dean Clark

Douglas Dean Clark

May 29, 2023

Douglas Dean Clark, 63, of Coeur d' Alene died May 29, 2023. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel Coeur d' Alene.

Graydon Douglas Johnson

Graydon Douglas Johnson

May 28, 2023

 

                              

Graydon Douglas Johnson passed away on May 28, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born in Coeur d’Alene on May 19, 1937.  He grew up on the Johnson family homestead, established in 1897. There his Swedish immigrant grandparents, John Peter and Sallye Johnson, built the Meadow View Dairy, later operated by his father, Clarence Johnson, and his...

Pamela Granger

Pamela Granger

May 27, 2023

Pamela Kenny Granger grew up near Columbus, Ohio with her siblings Mike and Heather Kenny. She attended Bishop Waterson High School and after graduating, spent one year at Ohio State University. She moved with her parents to New Mexico then joined her sister in California. She met Bob Granger there and they were married in 1968. They had two children,...

Terry Mae Edelblute (Birdsey)

Terry Mae Edelblute (Birdsey)

May 26, 2023

Grandma Terry Edelblute

 Terry Mae Birdsey Edelblute passed away, peacefully, Friday May 26th, 2023 at 1:21 am at North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls Idaho from pneumonia. The staff of this facility took amazing care of her and the family.

Terry was born on September 16th, 1947 to Claude and Alice Birdsey in Bellingham, Washington. She married...

Phillip R. Walton

Phillip R. Walton

May 25, 2023

 

Phillip Reed Walton passed away on May 25, 2023. He was born June 20, 1963 to James (Jim) and Alohae (Borley) Walton.  Phil loved life and enjoyed making new friends. He was outgoing and could have a conversation with anyone he met. He enjoyed the Idaho outdoors, especially hunting with his Dad every year, up until he fell out...

Gwain Oka

Gwain Oka

May 25, 2023

Gwain Oka was born in Seattle on September 30, 1948. He graduated from Lewis and Clark Highschool and Washington State University, and much of his working career was with the City of Coeur d’Alene.

Climbing, fly fishing, skiing, backpacking.... You name it, he's been there done that at a high level. He was always eager and ready for any kind...