Obituaries
Hyla Anne Hitchcock
Apr 12, 2025
Hyla Anne Hitchcock, 90, a Presbyterian, passed away April 12, 2025, surrounded by music, friends and family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
She was born June 16, 1934, to Robert Carl and Myrtle Gladys Schmeling in Republic, Washington.
Hyla attended Bremerton Business College and began her work in Civil Service at Bremerton Naval Shipyard, all as a single parent of three children. In...
Carol Joyce Drinkwater
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Joyce Drinkwater on April 12, 2025, at the age of 96. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She had a warm personality, and most people knew her in Leisure Park as the woman with the lovely house and the flowers that she loved so...
Bill R. Boyd
Apr 11, 2025
It is with deep and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Grampa Bill, on April 11th, 2025. A loving son, nephew, husband, father, cousin, and more; Bill made everyone he met, feel important and valued, simply by being present. Those of us he leaves behind, will miss him so much.
Born on May 3rd, 1938, Bill was...
Joan F. Fisher
Apr 11, 2025
Joan F. Fisher, 88, of Post Falls died April 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Diana Lynn Maidhoff
Apr 7, 2025
Diana Lyn Maidhoff (Tracy)
July 5, 1955 – April 7, 2025
Diana Lyn Maidhoff, born July 5, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Vern and Rita Tracy, whose strength, compassion, and determination shaped the woman she became.
Diana was married to her best...
Erik Van Russell
Apr 3, 2025
Erik Van Russell,48, died tragically on April 3,2025. We miss him terribly.
Erik leaves behind mother Janet Vandecar, brother Eli Russell, sisters Kirsten and Lauren Brandt and Shannon Russell. Daughters Maya Cameron and Izabella Jewett, son Evan. Nephew Ethan Russell. Dear friends Christina, Bethany, Robin, Aaron Hunter. An aunt and uncle, Jacqueline and David Stewart and many cousins. Erik’s father,Gene Russell,...
Ronald V. Osmonson
Apr 2, 2025
Ronald. Vance. Osmonson. 91, passed away on April the 2nd, 2025 peacefully in Post Falls Idaho.
Ron was born in Minnesota on May 30th, 1933. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 34 yrs Judith (Judy) S. Osmonson. Ron had six children. Stephen Osmonson, David Osmonson & Randy Osmonson.
In 1978 he married Judy Osmonson with 3 children David (...
Michelle "Chellee" Kay Winter
Apr 2, 2025
Michelle “Chellee” Kay Winter, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Spokane Hospice House after a brave and enduring battle with diabetes that resulted in renal and vascular failure. Chellee was 55 years old.
Born on March 10, 1970, in Kellogg, Idaho, Chellee was the daughter of Robert Nash and Terrie Wilson. She...
Jean Betty Ornellas
Mar 31, 2025
Jean Ornellas of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on March 31 2025 at the age of 102 years old.
Jean was born on Aug 9 1922, to Arthur and Rachael Ackerman in Chicago Illinois.
The family moved to Wisconsin from Chicago when she was very young. She gained a lot of knowledge in farming and gardening as her family moved to many...
Barbara J. Frazey
Mar 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Frazey (Hart)
Born January 3, 1939, in Coeur d'Alene, ID,
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Steve; her parents, Claude and Verna (Sis) Hart; and her brother Jim. She is survived by her adult children Tami Frazey, Terri (Bob) Cline, and Steve...
Steven Lee Prosch
Mar 28, 2025
Steven Lee Prosch, 56, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Savior on March 28th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, on July 10th,1968, to John and Shirley Prosch, Steve was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, Grampy, and friend. His tender heart, kindness, and patience touched the lives of all who knew...
David Lee Vaught
Mar 26, 2025
David Lee Vaught 85, passed into the presence of the Lord on March 26th, 2025. Dave was born Sept 14, 1939 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Fred and Annabel (Kuhn) Vaught.
Dave graduated from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, CA. Most of his working career was in Industrial sales. He belonged to the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed dancing and...
Ruth Brownlee
Mar 24, 2025
Ruth Brownlee, 69, passed away from complications of cardiac arrest on March 24, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where she had resided for over 45 years. Born on December 20, 1955, in Jerome, Idaho to Darrell Eugene and Grace Williams Brownlee, she was the youngest of six children. Ruth was a graduate of Jerome High School and went on to...
Matthew Ray Peterson
Mar 22, 2025
Matthew was born in Coeur d’Alene, ID on March 5, 1974, to Beverly (Yager) Peterson and Fritz Oscar Peterson.
Matthew was their only child. He was a gift to his parents and is and will be missed every day.
Matthew died early in the morning at 3:00 AM on March 22, 2025, Matthew died at hospice on the same date, time and...
Richard Keith Bell
Mar 22, 2025
Born in Adrian, Michigan on December 29th, 1943, Richard Keith Bell was destined for an impactful, experience-rich life. His father, a dental lab technician and brilliant amateur inventor, and his mother, a fellow lab technician, raised him in Dallas, Texas. From there he launched into a life full of world travel and adventure.
He collected rattlesnakes for Southwestern College during his...
Sylvia Sharon Smith
Mar 22, 2025
Sylvia Sharon Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on March 9, 1944, in San Diego, California to Grace E. (Koenig) and William E. De Hoff, Sylvia’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and...
Charlotte Ann Simpson
Mar 21, 2025
Charlotte Ann Simpson, 81, of Coeur d' Alene died March 22, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Richard Hugh Beattie
Mar 20, 2025
Richard Hugh Beattie (Rich) of Spokane Valley, WA. Passed away on March 20, 2025. Richard was born on December 15, 1937, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Richard attended Post Falls High School and then went to work on the Great Northern Railroad in Idaho. He later worked for the Spokane International Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked for 43...
Marlena Gail Bicknell
Mar 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gail Bicknell a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of Post Falls Baptist Church, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20th, 2025, she was 80 years old.
Born on December 27th, 1944, in Clovis New Mexico to Benjamin Hillock and Betty J. Martin Hillock. She lived a life...
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