Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

 

     Jerry M. Melberg, 81, of Hayden, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on November 3, 2023.     Born on July 30, 1942, to Ernest and Gertie Melberg in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jerry later married Janice Carson, whom he always called “the love of his life” on October 10, 1964, at Incarnation Lutheran Church, in...

Nov 3, 2023

Beverly Knapp, 66, of Post Falls died November 3, 2023.  Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 4-6 pm Bingo Room American Legion Hall 1138 E. Poleline Ave. Post Falls. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Nov 2, 2023

Lance Bridges, 68, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2023 in Post Falls, Idaho.

Lance was born March 19, 1955 in Long Beach, CA to Rocky and Buddy Bridges. The family moved out to Wolf Lodge in 1970 and Lance graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1973. He attended the University of Idaho and, after graduating, he returned to...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard L. Hazelton, 88, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away November 1, 2023, with his family by his side at Hospice of North Idaho.

He was born on November 24, 1934, to Leon and Emma Hazelton in Gibbs, Idaho. He married the love of his life Gwen Russell on August 6, 1954, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Coeur d’Alene. Together...

Oct 31, 2023

Donna Gayle Thomas Walker, 1927-2023, passed away peacefully in her sleep Oct. 31. She was born in Pleasantview, Idaho, to Viola Criesta Peterson Thomas and Charles Edward Thomas at their family farm. Gayle (as she usually used her middle name) was one of seven children. She often shared stories about life on the family farm and helping her younger siblings...

Oct 30, 2023

A beautiful, faithful, and committed husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was called home by his loving and gracious Father in Heaven, the Lord Jesus Christ. The moment he took his last breath here on earth God spoke “enter in thy good and faithful servant.”

Fred was born and raised in San Francisco, one of 3 children, sisters Clare Bowen...

Oct 30, 2023

Roger William Smalley, 83 of Athol died October 30, 2023. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d' Alene.

Oct 28, 2023

Barbara Phinney, 93, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her family moved to Whittier California after WWII, where she eventually settled down to teach elementary school and raise her family. She was the proud mother of 5 children: Mary Hanggi, Richard Chamberlain, Carole Stringer (deceased), Chris Phinney, and Sarah Phinney....

Oct 25, 2023

  Donna Marie Lopez passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family Oct. 25, 2003.  She was 70.

Donna was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 149 in Athol.  She also worked for the Signal Hill Police Department in California.  Donna enjoyed helping people in need including donating food and clothing.

Donna Lopez is survived by her loving...

Oct 24, 2023

Douglas Lee Johnson passed away at his home in Coeur d’Alene on Oct. 24, 2023.

Douglas was born in Coeur d’Alene in 1946 to Theodore and Shirley Johnson. Doug (as his friends and family called him) was an Army veteran and proud union retiree from Labors Local 238. He took great care of his grandchildren, whom he helped raise, and...

Oct 19, 2023

     Kenneth Dean Gimbel, known to his loved ones as Ken, passed away on October 19, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, ID. He was 66 years old. Ken was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to his mother, Ann Adelle Matterand Gimbel, and his late father, Dr. Hervey W. Gimbel.     Ken was a bold and boisterous individual who lived life to...

Oct 19, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

 

     Lloyd Hohl, age 81, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on October 11, holding his daughter's hand, surrounded by loved ones.  He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Hohl, his daughter, Deseray Cooter, and son-in-law, Billy Cooter.        

Lloyd, the son of Lester and Maxine Hohl, grew up in...

Oct 11, 2023

 

     Edward Leo O’Brien, 89 passed away peacefully after a short heart issue on October 11, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House.

     Ed was born February 16th, 1934, in Smithport, PA to Edward and Hazel O’Brien.

     The family moved west and landed in Montana. Ed started working at an early age to help provide for...

Oct 10, 2023

 

Rae Ann Hoard passed away peacefully October 10, 2023 surrounded by loving family. She was 73 years old and a resident of Coeur d'Alene.   Rae was born April 1, 1950 in Van Nuys, CA to Joe DeLosSantos and Alice DeLosSantos. She graduated Simi Valley High School, in Simi Valley, CA in 1968 before working at Deluxe Check Printers...

Oct 9, 2023

     She was born on December 4, 1948 to Lucille Scheller and Fred Chaffins in Coeur d’ Alene, ID.

     She married her first love, Dave Baxter, where they welcomed their sons, David and Rusty. They divorced and then she married her next love, Dwight Tiffany, where they welcomed their daughters, Shelly and Shawnee. Her children and grandchildren...

Oct 7, 2023

Pauline (Pauli) Woodward passed away after a short illness on October 7, 2023 in Whitefish, MT, with the love and close bedside support of her three children, Sandi, Brian, Mark and faithful daughter-in-law, Kathleen.Pauli was born on November 25, 1932 to Pete Paulson and Evelyn Spach Paulson, sharing her birthday with her mother. Her father, Peder (Pete) Paulson was an...

Oct 4, 2023

Family decided not to record and livestream the service.

Oct 2, 2023

 

Mary Button, 85, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Mary was born in Burliegh County, North Dakota where she started her family before moving to the Inland Northwest where she enjoyed the outdoors and camping. Mary had a long and successful career in real estate and banking. After her retirement, she...

Oct 1, 2023

 

Kristen Lynn Luttrell ascended peacefully in her own home on the night of October 1, 2023. Kristen was born on October 24, 1963 in San Bernardino, California to parents Larry and Alice Adams. She was raised in La Verne, CA with her two younger sisters, Karyn and Kendra.  Kristen graduated from Bonita High School in 1981 as an active...