Obituaries

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...

Herb Singer

Herb Singer

Aug 2, 2022

 

Herbert Singer "Herb" 87 of Post Falls passed away peacefully on Aug 2, 2022, at Living Springs Assisted Living in Post Falls after battling Parkinson's Disease for 8 years. His wife Dolores and two grandsons Daniel and Justin were by his side. Herb, one of 16 children, was born on Oct. 9, 1934, in Stanton, N.D. The Singer family...

Doyne J. Pearcy Sr.

Doyne J. Pearcy Sr.

Jul 29, 2022

 

Doyne James Pearcy Sr. (DOE), 84 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on July 29th, 2022, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Doyne Pearcy was born in Coeur d’Alene to Thomas and Helen Pearcy on May 22nd, 1938. At 17 years old Doyne joined the Navy and lived in California, pursuing a lifelong career as a union sprinkler fitter. He worked as a Union Sprinkler Fitter until his retirement in 1992 and...

John Frederick Meyers

John Frederick Meyers

Jul 28, 2022

John Frederick Meyers

 Our resident trivia champion has gone to heaven. John was born in Creston Iowa on December 11. 1951. His parents were Harry Joseph Meyers and Frances Ann (Lee) Big sister Paula was already there waiting to welcome him. After Liberty Center high school, he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the...

Estelle Marie Johnson

Estelle Marie Johnson

Jul 28, 2022

Estelle Marie Johnson passed away peacefully the morning of July 28, 2022 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Estelle was born May 31, 1932 in Winthrop, Massachusetts to Charles and Irene Lavoix. After growing up in Winthrop and graduating from High School in 1950, Estelle went on to study at Faulkner Hospital in Boston, MA, to become a Registered Nurse.

The United...

James Andrew Moore

James Andrew Moore

Jul 25, 2022

James Andrew Moore went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on theevening of July 25, 2022, at the age of 81. He passed peacefully in his sleep at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after saying goodbye and telling his wife and family he loved them. His family was honored to be able to care for him at home...

Joni Marie Noesen

Joni Marie Noesen

Jul 24, 2022

 

Joni Marie Noesen, our loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, auntie and dear friend, passed away at Valley Hospital in Spokane, Wash., on Sunday, July 24, 2022, surrounded by the people she loved the most.

Joni was born Nov. 1, 1972, in Santa Monica, Calif., to her loving parents, Dorothy and John Plummer, and her adoring (already adult) siblings....

Darrell C. Hall

Darrell C. Hall

Jul 24, 2022

Darrell Clayton Hall passed away peacefully in his home Sunday night July 24, 2022

Darrell was born January 16, 1942 in Pocatello ID to Elaine and Clayton Hall. He was one of seven children. They lived and worked on a small farm in McCammon, Idaho.  His childhood was spent on his families farm where he developed a great love for...

Kristine Lee Larkin

Kristine Lee Larkin

Jul 23, 2022

 

Our Dear Mother was called home on 7/23/22 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 70. She was an amazing Grandmother and mother who always had a tender touch and a loving heart. She was always there when we needed her, and we know she will be with us watching over us in spirit. Kris was predeceased by...

Steven Leo Hicks

Steven Leo Hicks

Jul 20, 2022

Steve went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2022 after losing his hard fought battle with cancer.He was born October 1, 1953 in Caribou, Maine and was the oldest of four children.On October 16, 1976 Steve married Sally, the love of his life, and they were married for 45 years. They lived in Kirkland, Wa from 1976...

John Yankey

John Yankey

Jul 18, 2022

John Yankey was born in Glendale, California on Oct. 6th, 1950 and moved to the Northwest in his teens with his family. He married his wife Robin in 1969 and was able to avoid being drafted to Vietnam because Robin was pregnant with John Yankey the 3rd. They had another son Mike in 76. They are still married today. John loved...

Michael A. Parker

Michael A. Parker

Jul 17, 2022

Michael A. Parker, 68

We lost our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend Michael “Mike” Parker on July 17th, 2022.

Mike was born September 22nd, 1953, in Long Beach, CA. to Ronald Parker and Margaret (Schorle)West.

Mike moved to Avery, ID in 1962 with his family where he learned to love the outdoors. Fishing the St. Joe River and exploring...

Eleanor June Smith

Eleanor June Smith

Jul 17, 2022

Eleanor June Patricia Johnston Smith returned to her heavenly father the morning of Sunday, July 17, after a brief stint under the kind care of Hospice of North Idaho.

She was born March 22, 1924, as her parents Josephine (Jo) E. Johnston and Ivin R. Johnston passed through Ontario, Ore. A year later they moved from Fruitland to Coeur d’Alene,...

Marna Dolores Nelson

Marna Dolores Nelson

Jul 17, 2022

 

Marna Dolores Nelson, 97.

 

Marna was a luminous soul who touched many with her caring heart. Marna was born on August 12, 1924, in Shelton Nebraska, and passed away on July 17, 2022.

 

From a young age, Marna dreamed of adventure and travel. She met her husband Glenn Brooking as he was headed off to fight in...

Johan Delport

Johan Delport

Jul 14, 2022

In Memory of Johan DelportJuly 15, 1961 ~ July 14, 2022

DELPORT, Johannes Gerhardus (Johan)

Johan Delport, age 60, passed away in the early morning hours of July 14, 2022, at Hospice House of North Idaho. He was a loving husband, father and oupa. Johan was born in the small mining town of Virginia, OFS, South Africa, on July 15,...

Theodore C. Johnson

Theodore C. Johnson

Jul 14, 2022

 

Theodore C. “Ted” “Butch” Johnson

Died on July 14th, 2022

Ted was born on November 20th, 1939, in Colville, WA. to Ted and Shirley Johnson. They moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID when he was 2. He attended Elementary, Middle school and High school in Coeur d’Alene. In June of 1957 he enlisted in the Navy and was discharged November...

Melanie Jayne Ledbetter

Melanie Jayne Ledbetter

Jul 13, 2022

Melanie Jayne (Meeter) Ledbetter went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 13th, 2022. Her passing was wholly unexpected, leaving a wake of devastation.   Melanie leaves behind her husband of thirty years, Mark Ledbetter and their two children: Jack Ledbetter and Marquesa (Ledbetter) Tulleners along with son-in-law Nathan Tulleners and grandchild Matthew Tulleners. Surviving her also are all...

Jeffrey Reid Ryen

Jeffrey Reid Ryen

Jul 11, 2022

On July 11th 2022, Jeffrey Reid Ryen succumbed to brain injuries and respiratory failure. He was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on December 25th, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father Howard Ryen. He died in Valley Vista Care Facility of Sandpoint, Idaho. He was known to many with a nickname of “Spike”.

While in first grade he...