Obituaries

Vernon W. Castle

Vernon W. Castle

Feb 1, 2023

 

Vernon W. Castle,87, of Hayden passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 2, 1935, in Spokane, Washington to Ralph Mortimer and Caroline (Kuehl) Castle. He graduated from Hunters High School in 1954. In 1954 Vernon married Janet Crain; they would have celebrated their 69th Anniversary on...

Dean N. Johnston

Dean N. Johnston

Jan 31, 2023

Dean N. Johnston, 77, passed away at home on January 31, 2023 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Dean was born on October 10, 1945 in Moscow, Idaho, the son of Gilbert N. and Irene Grace Johnston. He had two brothers, Robert Johnston and Richard Johnston.

He spent his younger years in Palouse, Washington. Dean graduated from Palouse High School...

Jess Albert Hyden

Jess Albert Hyden

Jan 28, 2023

Jess Albert Hyden, 79, of Coeur d’ Alene died January 28, 2023, at his home. Jess was born on January 3, 1944, in Marble, Arkansas to Jesse Albert and Annie Rebecca Cain-Hyden. Raised in Buena Park, California with his younger brother Richard. He graduated from Buena Park High School in 1962. Jess joined the Air Force at 17 as an...

Jeffry N. Hill

Jeffry N. Hill

Jan 25, 2023

 

Jeff Hill (68) of Spirit Lake went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023 with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.

Jeff was born and raised in Reading, PA. After high school he headed west, first arriving in Oregon and shortly thereafter settling in San Jose, California where he met his wife, Rebecca....

John C. Nielsen

John C. Nielsen

Jan 25, 2023

 

On January 25, 2023, our beloved Husband, Dad, Pop and Friend passed at age of 84. Born February 5, 1938 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to George and Esther (Streeter) Nielsen.

John married Sharon Rose Schorzman on March 17, 1960.  Being St. Patrick’s Day made anniversary celebrations a special fun time. Together they had two Daughters; Kim Nielsen and Tracy...

DeeAnn Crawford

DeeAnn Crawford

Jan 25, 2023

DeeAnn Crawford passed away comfortably in her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho on September 14, 1945, to Glen “Bud” and Phyllis, she was one of seven children in the Bessire family.

DeeAnn’s early childhood consisted of numerous moves and starting new schools throughout the Pacific Northwest. At fourteen, while living in Vantage, Washington,...

Tommie P. Robb

Tommie P. Robb

Jan 24, 2023

 

Tommie Platt Robb

Tom Robb, age 82 of Coeur d’Alene passed away peacefully on January  24, 2023.

Tom was born in Hastings, Nebraska on October 26, 1940 to Theodore and Margaret (Platt) Robb.

In 1943 his family including Tom’s older brother Gary moved to Boise, ID. Gary & our dad had a wonderful childhood in Boise. Tom loved swimming the...

Connie Jean Salsbury

Connie Jean Salsbury

Jan 22, 2023

Connie Jean Crowell Salsbury was born Sept. 28, 1954, and lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on Jan. 22, 2023.

Connie was raised and educated in Washington state. She moved to Idaho with her brother in 1974.  She lived in Idaho for the remainder of her life.  She worked at Kootenai Medical Center for 34 of those years, first...

John William Frame

John William Frame

Jan 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of John William Frame of Hauser, Idaho. He died at the age of 76 on January 21, 2023. John passed away surrounded by his daughter and granddaughters after a battle with a chronic lung disease. John was survived by his son Bryan Frame of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and his daughter and husband, Lisa...

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...