Obituaries
Lawrence Bradford Moon
May 26, 2025
Lawrence Bradford Moon; known to all as Brad, left this world peacefully on May 26th at the North Idaho Hospice House, just 57 years young.
He married his beloved wife, Monica, in a beautiful, picturesque winter wedding in Island Park, Idaho and for 27 years, they built a life full of love, laughter and adventure.
Professionally, Brad excelled in the Industrial field,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Francis Peters
May 25, 2025
Betty Peters, aged 85, passed peacefully at Schneidmiller Hospice House in the early morning hours of May 25th, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she spent the last 49 years of her life.
Betty was born September 29th, 1939 to Harris and Minnie Jones in Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, the eighth of nine children. She spent her childhood surrounded by family...
Constance M. Koelker
May 24, 2025
Constance M. Koelker, 88, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Born on August 24, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to Clinton and Mabel (Crews) Brown. Constance worked for the Sheriffs Department in Southern California.
Her academic pursuits led her to earn a Bachelor's Degree. In 1990, Constance and her late husband, Carl, moved from California to the Hope...
Violetta (Vi) Zysk
May 24, 2025
The world lost one of the few remaining members of our Greatest Generation with the passing of our mother Violetta (Vi) Mary Zysk on May 24. Born to Carl and Gertrude (Welch) McDougall in Sharon, PA on February 13, 1927, Vi joined her older brother Rolland and spent her youth in Pennsylvania.
After meeting a World War II veteran on a...
David Herbert Young
May 23, 2025
David Herbert Young Sr. (Dave) 89, born to parents Robert and Vera Young, on September 10, 1935, and preceded in death by his bride of 66 years, Barbara J. Young, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 23, 2025.
David was born in Freeport Maine, moving with his family across the U.S. as a child, and growing up in the...
Dwight Douglas Smith
May 23, 2025
We are saddened by the passing of Dwight Douglas Smith, age 79. He passed away on May 23rd, 2025, at Newport Hospital, with his family right by his side. Dwight was born in Plad, Missouri, to Eva and Laud Smith and he was the youngest of 9 siblings.
Dwight is survived by his wife Marilyn Smith, his son Dale Smith &...
Daniel Conrad Roth
May 20, 2025
Daniel Conrad Roth, of Twin Lakes, Idaho, passed away May 20, 2025, at the age of 62.
Danny was born March 10, 1963, in Twin Lakes, Idaho. The beloved son of Gus and Bonnie Roth, he was the youngest of five children. Danny graduated from Lakeland High School in 1981. He loved his small town and took pride in coming from...
Jimmie Mark Neils
May 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jimmie Mark Neils, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, who left this world on May 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 5, 1946, in Coeur D'Alene, ID, Jim lived his entire life in the beautiful surroundings of his hometown, where he touched the hearts...
Gregory Paul Schmidt
May 19, 2025
Gregory Paul Schmidt passed away at his home in Post Falls May 19. He was 68 years old. Greg was one of 6 children and the youngest son of Frank and Pearl Schmidt. He grew up in Coeur d’Alene and attended Coeur d’Alene High School. After graduating, Greg started in the construction trade and became an accomplished finishing carpenter. He...
Patricia Kay Carter
May 18, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Kay Carter, 76, of Hayden Lake, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at Hospice of North Idaho. Born July 6, 1948, in Colfax, Washington, Patty moved to Coeur d’Alene at age four, embracing the spirit of North Idaho.
Patty lived vibrantly, working at Coeur d’Alene Honda and as a cherished hostess at the Coeur d’Alene Casino in...
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...
Patricia A. Leonard
May 14, 2025
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Patricia Ann Leonard, “Pat’, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully passed on Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was just two months shy of her 90th birthday. Her last two days were spent resting under a fluffy blanket, gazing out through a large picture window in her daughter’s Idaho home, watching the horses and swaying green pasture grasses...
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...
Paul H. Anderson
May 8, 2025
Paul Howard Anderson, 83, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully May 8, 2025. Our beloved Paul, tender and kind, wrapped his protective and loving arms around all of us. Born on Jan. 17, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif., Paul’s deep and abiding faith carried him through the many adversities that he faced, molding his dedication to uplifting others, strengthening...
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...
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