Obituaries

Brittany Blettner

Brittany Blettner

Jan 12, 2025

Brittany Nicole Blettner

September 25, 1991 – January 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Brittany Nicole Blettner, age 33, on January 12, 2025, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Born on September 25, 1991, in Russellville, Kentucky, Brittany’s life was one filled with love, laughter, and light. She had a vibrant, bubbly personality...

Shari Lee Ellis

Shari Lee Ellis

Jan 11, 2025

Shari Lee Ellis, 75, of Post Falls died January 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. 

Lynda Caywood

Lynda Caywood

Jan 9, 2025

Lynda "Granny" Caywood (Peterson)'s Story

Lynda Peterson Caywood, lovingly known as "Granny," passed through to whatever comes next Jan. 9, 2025. Born in 1944, Lynda was a force of Nature from the moment she arrived Earthside, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Raised in Portland, Ore., and California, Lynda developed a lifelong love for the beach, a passion that...

Steven Martellucci

Steven Martellucci

Jan 8, 2025

Steven Martellucci July 16, 1947 – January 8, 2025 

Steven Martellucci, a retired contractor and proud Army veteran, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 77. 

Born on July 16, 1947, Steven built a successful career as the owner of his own construction business in Northern California. His dedication to his craft and hard work left...

Keith Hanlon

Keith Hanlon

Jan 7, 2025

Keith Patrick Hanlon, 69, passed away on January 7, 2025, in one of his favorite places on Earth, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he built a life full of love, laughter, and community.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 4, 1955, Keith earned his bachelor’s degree at University of Pennsylvania Edinboro before embarking on his adventure to Arizona and finally his life...

William Campbell Sinclair Jr.

William Campbell Sinclair Jr.

2025

William “Cam” Sinclair passed away on the morning of 6 January 2025, sixty six years after his birth in Lansing, Michigan to Bill and Joanne. He was surrounded by his family in his last hours and as he passed over. 

In his early years Cam moved around with his family, living in Michigan, Nevada, and for 5 years in Brazil. The...

Helen R. Mitchell

Helen R. Mitchell

Jan 4, 2025

Helen Ruth Renfroe Mitchell, 92, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born on May 13, 1932, in Pelsor, Arkansas, to Marvin and Estelle Renfroe, Helen’s family relocated to Cataldo, Idaho, in 1940. There, she attended school in a one-room classroom alongside her three sisters—Pennee (Fisher), Wilma (Dorton), and Betty (Colson). Helen graduated from Kingston High School...

Delmar Allen Orser

Delmar Allen Orser

Jan 3, 2025

Del Orser, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and servant of the Lord, went rest January 3rd, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

Born on June 2, 1944, in Modesto, California, Del lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and a heart for others. For 46 years, he owned and operated Action Printers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, building...

Maureen Diane Bissell

Maureen Diane Bissell

Jan 2, 2025

Maureen Diane Bissell was born December 17, 1944 to Donald and Vera Bailey in Helena Montana. The family moved to Spokane WA and Maureen graduated from Mead High School in 1963 where she majored in Art, sang in the choir and was on the drill team. She went on to pursue a commercial Art Degree at Spokane Community College until...

Carol Ann Bryson

Carol Ann Bryson

Dec 30, 2024

Carol Ann Bryson, 83, of Post Falls died December 30, 2024. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Nell Simpson

Nell Simpson

Dec 29, 2024

Nell Simpson, age 85, of Twin Lakes passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2024, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

 Mom was born Nellie Jane Rinehart on August 24, 1939, in Mullin, Texas, population 130, including her. She fondly told stories of her childhood growing up on a Texas ranch with her five siblings and her horse named Cry Baby. She met...

Richard Lee Varner

Richard Lee Varner

Dec 28, 2024

Richard (Dick) Varner,97, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on December 28, 2024. Born on June 18, 1927, in Lewiston, Montana to the late Abbigail Howard and David F Varner. He led a life marked by hard work, dedication in service to others and a love for his family. 

 Dick Varner grew up in the west and...

William Ira Guy

William Ira Guy

Dec 26, 2024

William Ira Guy, affectionately known as "Skip," was born on September 12, 1945, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories.

Skip spent a significant part of his life as a skilled Mechanic, where he spent countless hours in the shop, not only...

Scott R. Greco

Scott R. Greco

Dec 22, 2024

Scott Raymond Greco passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on December 22, 2024, at his home in Post Falls, ID, surrounded by his loving family.  Scott was born on October 25, 1966, in Great Falls, MT. After graduating high school in 1985, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Mountain Home, ID. In 1986, he married...

WJ "Bill" Swank

WJ "Bill" Swank

Dec 21, 2024

WJ “Bill” Swank, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was received into heaven and the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ on December 21, 2024. Born on July 6, 1953, in Long Beach, California, to Wilma (Weyer) and Donald Swank, Bill spent his early years in the Spokane, Washington area. At an early age, Bill’s creativity and...

Terry E. Hopkins

Terry E. Hopkins

Dec 19, 2024

Terry Edward Hopkins, 93 passed away Dec. 19, 2024, at The Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House in Coeurd'Alene, Idaho.

Terry was born in San Francisco on May 21, 1931 to Edward Hopkins and Evon (North) Hopkins. He was the first born of two sons. The family relocated to Redwood City, Calif., where Terry graduated from Sequoia High School in 1949....

Loretta Ann Wight

Loretta Ann Wight

Dec 18, 2024

The family of Loretta "Lori" Ann (née Ader) Wight of Newport, Washington is saddened to announce Lori's passing on December 18, 2024 at age 72, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Lori was born in Illinois in 1952 to Wayne Ray and Joanna Pearl (née Blackwood) Ader. Lori grew up in Spokane, Washington and attended Rogers High School where she met Dan Wight....

Anthony "Booy" D. Desjarlais

Anthony "Booy" D. Desjarlais

Dec 18, 2024

Anthony “Booy” Desjarlais Celebration of Life will occur on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at Community Presbyterian in Post Falls, Idaho, at 11 am. (417 N William St, Post Falls, ID 83854)

Anthony "Booy" Desjarlais, aged 64, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with his wife by his side. Born on July 26, 1960,...

Michael Bruce Robinson

Michael Bruce Robinson

Dec 17, 2024

A celebration of life for Michael Bruce Robinson will be held May 17, 2025 at 1 pm at the Bayview Community Center. Bruce passed on December 17, 2024 at his home in Bayview, Idaho. He was born January 1st 1943 in St. John Washington to Mike & Merle Robinson.

Bruce graduated from Freeman High School in 1961. He proudly served in...

Ruth Anna Scheper

Ruth Anna Scheper

Dec 17, 2024

Ruth Anna Scheper passed away peacefully on December 17th, surrounded by family.  

Born in Hamm, Germany, Ruth immigrated to the United States with her children in 1974, and settled in Hayden, Idaho. At the age of 50, Ruth attended North Idaho College and completed the two-year nursing program.  She continued her education at Lewis Clark State college in Lewiston, Idaho,...