Obituaries

Ralph Reeder Rankin, II

Ralph Reeder Rankin, II

Jan 19, 2023

Ralph Reeder Rankin II, 64

Ralph Reeder Rankin, II was born January 25, 1958 in Lynwood, California to Ronald D. and Alice M. (George) Rankin. He died on January 19, 2023 in Long Beach, California after an extended illness.

Reeder moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1965, attending Central School and Coeur d’Alene Junior and Senior High...

TJ Cory

TJ Cory

Jan 18, 2023

TJ Cory 76, lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 18, 2023.

I would call TJ a master of all trades, best joke-teller, a competitive pool player, and loved by all.

He leaves behind a loving wife of 22 years, 38 years before saying "I Do" Candace "Candy" Cory, his brother, Larry Cory, daughter, Sarah (Jessie) Holderman, three...

Vonda E. Beck

Vonda E. Beck

Jan 18, 2023

Vonda E. Beck (91) passed away on January 18, 2023 in Hayden, Idaho. She was born on January 12, 1932 in Fort Branch, Indiana.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Lighthouse, 650 W. Lancaster Rd, Hayden, ID.

Roy E. Langlitz

Roy E. Langlitz

Jan 17, 2023

Roy Langlitz departed this earth on January 17, 2023, to join the love of his life Vera, who preceded him in death in 2007.

Roy was born March 12, 1933, to Henry and Margarite Langlitz, the 2nd of 5 children. Upon completion of high school Roy joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS John R Pierce during the Korean war. Roy...

Rolland W. Hurst

Rolland W. Hurst

Jan 16, 2023



Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst

1932-2023

“Well, hello there!” Woody would greet people in his deep, rich bass-baritone voice. Since we know God has a sense of humor, one wonders if perhaps when he was welcomed to heaven on January 16, 2023, Jesus exclaimed, “Well, hello there!” just to see his reaction?!

Woody was born to Alfred and Ruth Hurst...

Stig Ove Larsson

Stig Ove Larsson

Jan 16, 2023

 Stig Ove Larsson died at his home on January 16, 2023. Stig was born on the 8th of September in 1956 to Inga Greta Larsson, in Dala-Floda, Sweden. In 1964, his mother came to America. Stig remained in Sweden for many years with his grandmother and grandfather. At an early age, he learned to ski, skate, and play sports. In 1969...

Gaylord "Bart" B. Chamberlin

Gaylord "Bart" B. Chamberlin

Jan 16, 2023

 

Gaylord Bartlett Chamberlin (Bart) died January 16th, 2023, peacefully at home after being discharged from Kootenai Health the day before. He was born July 31st, 1926 in Bend, Oregon to Gale and Jean (Richards) Chamberlin. The family moved to CDA a year later.    Bart Married Dorothy McClure in 1949 and had 6 children. He then married Evelyn Marley...

Lurene Marie Tefft

Lurene Marie Tefft

Jan 15, 2023

 

Lurene Marie Tefft, 89, of Post Falls died January 15, 2023, in Coeur d’ Alene. Lurene was born on February 16, 1933, in Spokane to Cecil and Lula Richardson-Draxton. She has lived in the area her entire life. She loved reading, knitting, counted cross stich and casino trips. She won blue ribbons for her knitted baby sweaters at the...

Kenneth Willard Mitley

Kenneth Willard Mitley

Jan 8, 2023

The Lord's faithful servant, Kenneth Willard Mitley age 73, passed away at the family home in Post Falls ID on January 8th, 2023 after a brave two-year fight against Cancer. Surrounded by his adoring family, who were honored to care for him, as he had always cared for us.

Ken was born December 28, 1949, to Emil and Marion...

Alyce Ballard Karrer

Alyce Ballard Karrer

Jan 8, 2023

Alyce Ballard Karrer, 81 of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho has gone to be with her Lord on January 8, 2023. Alyce was born to Walter and Alice Ballard on January 19, 1941 in Sumter, SC and when she was 17 years old, she married Charles A Karrer on May 31, 1958 her husband of 64 years.

Alyce and her husband...

Linda Rae Birdsong

Linda Rae Birdsong

Jan 6, 2023

Linda Birdsong, aged 73, took a walk with the angels to be with the Lord in the early morning of January 6, 2023, passing peacefully. She was born April 29, 1949 in San Diego, California. She spent most of her youth in Lakeside, California after a short time living on a farm in southwestern Iowa.

Following graduation from high...

Lonna Lee McGee Meyer

Lonna Lee McGee Meyer

Jan 6, 2023

 

Lonna McGee Meyer

 

Lonna Lee McGee was born to loving parents Edith Dickinson McGee and Lonnie McGee on November 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA. She was the first of 4 children, she was followed by David McGee (1942-2018) Dawn Hayes, and Timothy McGee. During WWII with Lonna’s father away in the Army and her mother Edith working...

Irene Innocenzi Pacella

Irene Innocenzi Pacella

Jan 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Innocenzi Pacella on January 5, 2023 at Kootenai Medical Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Irene was born on January 12, 1934 in Lowellville, Ohio, to Ercole Innocenzi and Fanesia Nardis Innocenzi.

She graduated from Lowellville High School class of 1953 and received her bachelors degree in education from...

Walter Cole

Walter Cole

Jan 5, 2023

 

Walt Cole went Home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2023, after fatal heart failure.  He was 69 years young.  The outpouring of sadness over our loss confirms the sundry of lives he touched.  Friends and family fondly remember Walt with words like:  loving, caring, helpful, funny, creative, smart, kind, giving – all portray this amazing...

Sandra "Sam" Carol Johnson

Sandra "Sam" Carol Johnson

Jan 5, 2023

 

Sandra “Sam” Johnson, age 71, took a walk with the angels to be with the Lord on January 5, 2023, after a long battle with COPD, surrounded by her family, she took her final breath and peacefully passed away.   Sam was born to Roy and Hazel Jones on October 15, 1951, in North Bend, Oregon. Sam had a...

Wendell R. Essley

Wendell R. Essley

Jan 5, 2023

Wendell R. Essley, 91, Post Falls, ID, passed away January 5, 2023, at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

He was born June 28, 1931, in Viola, IL, to Wendell F. and Irene Essley.

Wendell went to Viola Grade School where as a small community they had all eight grades in one school.  In the 6th grade he became...

Harold F. Kiel

Harold F. Kiel

Jan 3, 2023

Harold F Kiel was born September 5, 1923 in South St Paul, MN to Hannah Rewerts-Kiel and Clarence J Kiel and passed on January 3, 2023 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho at the age of 99.  Harold grew up as the third in line of his siblings (Joe, Lois and Betty) in Thief’s River, MN – all preceding him in death. ...

Joel Matthew Anderson

Joel Matthew Anderson

Dec 29, 2022

If you were lucky enough to have known Joel, your life was blessed!  His big smile and handsome face, charismatic personality, his firm handshake and big shoulder hugs, he was a human not to forget!  He was known for his kindness and authentic self!  God, Family and Friends were most important in his life. 

Joel Matthew Anderson, 54, passed away...

Jean Alma Llewellyn

Jean Alma Llewellyn

Dec 29, 2022

Jean Alma Llewellyn was born Alma Jean Lantz in Lansing, Michigan January 10, 1928. She was the middle child of 5 children of Warren Stacy Lantz and Alma Christina Swanson-Lantz.

When she was 18 years old, she packed up her belongings and moved to southern California with 2 of her best friends. She was a very brave and an intelligent...

Carol Sue Hunter

Carol Sue Hunter

Dec 26, 2022

Carol S Hunter, 78, passed away on December 26, 2022, at home with family at her side. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Richmond, California. After high school, she met Raymond “Skip” Hunter and they were later married on July 4, 1964. A few years after marriage they then moved to Northern Idaho where they resided in Post...