Obituaries

Nov 11, 2021

Colleen Hutton – Born January 21, 1925.  On November 11, 2021 this remarkable woman took her last earthly breath.  She is now rejoicing in heaven with her Lord and Savior.  She lived a life of serving others:  her Lord, her family, and so many friends and others she encountered.  Always giving of herself.

A celebration of her...

Nov 9, 2021

Lori Lea Johnson, 61

It is with heavy hearts that we say our sweet Lori passed away at her home in Spokane on Tuesday November 9, 2021. A beautiful soul, gone too soon.

Lori was born January 26, 1960 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Gaylon and Adella Johnson. She was their first child, and the...

Nov 8, 2021

In loving Memory

Daniel Michael Carter “POPS”, 72, was born in Turlock, California January 14, 1949 and passed away at his home in Hauser, Idaho November 08, 2021 due to complications from C.O.P.D., he was surrounded by family and friends. Daniel and his wife Barbara moved from Turlock, California to North Idaho in 1993 where...

Nov 6, 2021

Jay Christian Walsted of Post Falls, ID was called Home on November 6, 2021.  Jay was born in Great Falls, MT on March 31, 1935 to John and Ivy Walsted.

Jay was raised and educated in Great Falls and Dutton, MT.  After graduation he worked for many years at the Dutton Café, making numerous friends.

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Nov 5, 2021

HE’S GONE FISHING

Dad

Today our hearts feel something is missing,

But deep down we know you’ve only gone fishing.

Forever relaxed on shore under a tree,

You are fishing with the one and only, Master of the sea.

We will someday join you, on...

Nov 4, 2021

George E. France

July 1, 1925 – November 4, 2021 (age 96)

George E. France passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  George was born in Riceville, Iowa to Arthur and Blanche (Carstensen) France. Moving to California with his parents and older brother, he attended...

Nov 2, 2021

Robert(Bob) James Nuskiewicz was born on August 16, 1961, in Crescent City, California. He moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1986. Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Growing up, he had a love and passion for the great outdoors. He was born to hunt and fish....

Nov 2, 2021

Yvonne D. Wilbur, 90, lifelong resident of Idaho, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2021, at her son’s home in Blanchard, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Mitson, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Robert B. Wilbur. She leaves behind one son, three daughters, 11 grandchildren and a multitude of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Oct 30, 2021

Kathleen Jean Best was called to Heaven on Oct. 30, 2021.

Kathy was born in Winona, Minn., on Jan. 27, 1948, and was a 44 year resident of Post Falls at the time of her passing. She grew up in Winona alongside her parents and three siblings. They then relocated to Garden Grove, Calif., where she graduated...

Oct 30, 2021

Richard Lee Bechel

December 28, 1948 – September 30th 2021

RET USAF MSgt Richard Lee Bechel, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho was called home to Jesus on September 30, 2021. He passed away after a 10 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Richard graduated High School out of Ellsworth WI. After enlisting in...

Oct 29, 2021

In Loving Memory of

Joseph Sean Timmer January 6, 1970 – October 29, 2021

“For some of us the gift of life is cut short. It is for the rest of us to keep their memory alive.”

Joe was a man rich in character. The kind of...

Oct 29, 2021

Frances Hauser, age 92, passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on October 29, 2021 of natural causes.

Frances was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on August 16, 1929 to Amil and Zelma Martin. She was the youngest of four daughters. At age 8, the family moved to Nampa, Idaho where she grew up....

Oct 28, 2021

Kuipers, Mary J. August 11, 1935 - October 28, 202

Our wonderful mother and friend passed away October 28th, 2021.  Mary was born in Chicago Illinois.  She was the third  of four children.  She married her husband Donald in 1956  and they moved to Spokane when Don's job with Ryerson Steel was transferred to Spokane. Together they...

Oct 28, 2021

Leonore Andrews, 89

Leonore Margarete Andrews, 89, Coeur d'Alene died Oct. 28, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House. She was born Sept. 4, 1932, in Dessau-Alten, Germany, to Margarete Trensinger and Emil Erich Bretschneider.

She married Charles Henry Andrews in Frankfort, Germany. She worked at Kootenai Medical Center, retiring after 35 years. She was a loving...

Oct 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Nina Jean Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 26, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Sharon Moore of Athol, ID on October 26th, 2021. Sharon was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Sharon was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as our matriarch. We will never be able to fill the space left behind...

Oct 26, 2021

Brian Beck entered this world on August 10, 1965, son of proud parents Jane Brown and Don Beck, brother to Toni Beck and eventually father to Matt Beck. He graduated from CDA high school and continued working alongside his father as Beck builders. Upon Don‘s retirement in 1994 Brian and Toni set out on their own as Beck Contracting...

Oct 26, 2021

In the early morning hours of October 26, 2021, Heaven’s angels welcomed Joyce Ann Oliver home. She peacefully passed away at the age of 79 in her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Joyce was born on June 28, 1942 in Keota, Oklahoma to Matt and Rosie Sasser. Upon her last breath, both embraced her in Heaven along...

Oct 25, 2021

Arkie T. Gibson, 70, passed away at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on October 25, 202I Arkie was born in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Lester and Leota (Holtet) Gibson on March 24, 1951. He loved Rock N' Roll music and hot rod cars.  Arkie was employed and then retired from Idaho Veneer in Post Falls, Idaho. He is...

Oct 24, 2021

Donna M. Steeley, age 82, passed away at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, ID, on October 24, 2021.

Donna was born in Hot Springs, SD, on January 8, 1939, to Leonard and Leone (Simons) Kline. Donna graduated from Kellogg High School in 1957 and moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1959. Donna married George T. Steeley, Sr....