Obituaries

Robert Bedard

Robert Bedard

Aug 28, 2022

Robert Dwain Bedard, 90, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed peacefully with family members by his side on August 28, 2022. Rob was born in Omak Washington April 25, 1932 to Joseph Fileas Bedard and Elva O. Bedard. He was one of 19 children and spent his childhood on the family ranch on the Colville Indian Reservation. His mother passed when he...

Laurie Jo Nichols

Laurie Jo Nichols

Aug 22, 2022

 

Nichols, Laurie J.

Jan. 10, 1955 — Aug. 22, 2022

Laurie Jo (Peterson) Nichols passed away Aug. 22 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her husband, Scott, was holding Laurie’s hand, talking to her and hoping for one of life’s miracles for recovery when her heart stopped beating.

Laurie was born Jan. 10, 1955, at Lake City General...

Dwight B Tibbetts

Dwight B Tibbetts

Aug 21, 2022

Dwight B. Tibbetts, 75 Born on Christmas Eve 1946 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clifford G. and Reva (Lewis) Tibbetts, Dwight Bruce Tibbetts passed away of natural causes August 21, 2022 at home in Post Falls, Idaho and will be interred August 31, 2022 at Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem Oregon. When Dwight was about 18 months old, his parents tired...

Joy Seward

Joy Seward

Aug 20, 2022

 

Joy Lynn Zilbert Seward, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2022.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 P.M. at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, ID.  A graveside burial will follow the funeral service at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Joy was born on September 13, 1931,...

Gareth F.R. Abell

Gareth F.R. Abell

Aug 19, 2022

 

On Friday, August 19, 2022, Gareth F. R. Abell of Bonners Ferry, Idaho painlessly and peacefully joined his beloved Marcella in death at the age of 78. 

Gareth loved the quiet and solitude of the Paradise Valley home he and Marcella shared.  Having retired from teaching at Sandpoint High School, in recent years he delighted in riding his 4-wheeler...

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg

Aug 17, 2022

 

Kimberly Yvonne Osberg died peacefully on August 17, 2022 after her valiant battle with cancer.  Her three loving daughters were by her side, holding her hands through her last breath.  She was surrounded by her siblings and extended family as she crossed over to God’s embrace. 

 

Kimberly lived her life in devotion to God, her family, and...

Peter Stanley Kuber

Peter Stanley Kuber

Aug 17, 2022

Peter “Pete” Stanley Kuber, 72, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, went to the Lord on August 17, 2022. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and in the thoughts and prayers of many others.

At his core, Pete was a genuine cowboy. You’d be hard pressed to find him in anything other than a pair of Wranglers, a cowboy hat,...

Reginald Vigen

Reginald Vigen

Aug 16, 2022

Reginald (Reggie) Vigen, 90, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 16th. Reggie was born in Alberta, Canada and lived in Canada until 1952. He then traveled to  Camp Pendleton, California and joined the United States Marine Corps. where he proudly served in the Korean War. Reggie became an American citizen in 1955. After his...

Phil Buschette

Phil Buschette

Aug 16, 2022

Phil Buschette (63) passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2022, he will be greatly missed.  Phil was a loved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  Phil was a proud veteran.  He is survived by his wife Diana Buschette, his mother Sue, son Joseph, grandchildren, Evy, Evan, and Ellie, daughter-in-law Jenifer his sisters, Judy and Sharon, and...

Leonard Ray Hodge

Leonard Ray Hodge

Aug 16, 2022

THE RIVER IS CALLING AND I MUST GO

Leonard (Len) was born and raised in Colfax, Wash., to Adrian and Mildred (Anderson) Hodge.

Len spent his high school years at UCA. Where he met who would soon become his wife.

Len and Nyla (Weinand) were married on Nov. 11 1962, at the ripe old age of 20 in Sandpoint, Idaho....

Rev. David Riffle

Rev. David Riffle

Aug 16, 2022

Rev. David Riffle passed away August 16, 2022 at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho.  Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22nd at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd at St. Pius X...

Sarah Arlene Robbins

Sarah Arlene Robbins

Aug 11, 2022

Sarah Arlene Robbins, age 38, went Home to the Lord on August 11, 2022 of a heart attack at home in Rathdrum, Idaho, with her mother at her side.

Born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, April 2, 1984, Sarah grew up in Rathdrum, attending Lakeland schools K-12th grade and then went to cosmetology school. Her greatest joy as an adult was...

John Derting

John Derting

Aug 11, 2022

John Derting Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend was called home by our Lord and saviour. He passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2022 surrounded by his family. His unexpected passing has left a terrific void in the lives of his wife, daughters, son- in-law, grandchildren and vast amount of extended family and friends across the country.John...

Heather L. Beck

Heather L. Beck

Aug 10, 2022

Heather Lynn Beck 3/5/1947 - 8/10/2022 of Coeur d’Alene, ID Heather Lynn Beck, our loving Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Nanny and dear friend, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Heather was born in Walsall England in 1947 and moved to the States in 1953 with her parents and sister.

She...

Freddie D. Cecil

Freddie D. Cecil

Aug 8, 2022

Freddie Dean Cecil, 84, of Rathdrum, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 8, 2022. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his loved ones and family members.

Freddie was preceded in death by his father, Albert Cecil, his mother, Drusilla Cecil, his brother, Wesley Cecil and his son, Freddie Jr. Cecil.

He is...

Lois Ilene Knowles

Lois Ilene Knowles

Aug 8, 2022

Lois Ilene Knowles, 81

Went to our Lord on August 8, 2022. She was born March 23, 1941 in Plummer Idaho to Harvey and Clara Coe.

She met her love Harley and raised their family in the Silver Valley of Idaho. She worked and retired from the Wallace School District. She loved life to the fullest. She loved all sports...

Glen Earl Mattox, Jr.

Glen Earl Mattox, Jr.

Aug 5, 2022

Glen Earl Mattox, Jr., was born May 3, 1944 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the son of Glenn and Chloe Mattox.  He passed away August 5, 2022 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 78.

Glen graduated from Kellogg High School in 1962, served six years in the Army, and attended North Idaho College.  He worked for the phone company, then...

Barbara Jean Forgacs

Barbara Jean Forgacs

Aug 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that on August 4th, 2022 Barbara Jean Forgacs passed away in the privacy of her home. It is with Joy we know she entered the gates of heaven in this moment. On this day we lost a beautiful woman who impacted so many lives. During this difficult time let us all reflect on what drew...

Koda Rylan Cook

Koda Rylan Cook

Aug 4, 2022

Koda Rylan Cook, treasured infant son of Michelle Repp and Jordan Cook, passed away on August 4, 2022, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Koda was born July 8, 2022.  He was an exceptionally snuggly baby whose sweetness and warmth radiated throughout his loving family.

He is survived by his parents Michelle Repp and Jordan Cook; siblings Ariana, Sage, and Asher; grandparents...

Christine S. Taylor

Christine S. Taylor

Aug 4, 2022

Christine Suzanne TaylorSeptember 7th 1959 to August 4th 2022

Christine Taylor (Newell) peacefully passed away late-night August 4th 2022, unexpectedly in her sleep, leaving behind unimaginable loss to her family, 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren.

She is survived by her sisters Gayla Mosley and Marie Childers, her best friend Larry Meeter, her 3 daughters Kayleen Meeter, Larissa Meeter and Kendyll...