Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, Debra Diane Jones passed away after a three week battle at Kootenai Health due to heart failure.

Debra was born on May 15, 1954, to Donald L. Schmidt and Vernetta M. (Hayes) Schmidt in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

She grew up in Coeur d'Alene along with her older brother Ron Schmidt....

Sep 16, 2021

Michael Allen Fruechtl passed away September 16, 2021, at the age of 75.  Michael was born in Coeur d’Alene, ID, to Francis “Frank” & Dolores Fruechtl on September 5th, 1946. Michael is survived by daughter & husband, Tamara & David Printz. Daughters; Debbie “Lu” Fruechtl & Tana Nuxoll.  Sons; Christopher & Wife Sheila Hawthorne, and Justin Fruechtl. Michael also had...

Sep 16, 2021

Bonnie L. Atkins (Lovell) born Feb. 2, 1942. Passed Sept. 16, 2021, after a short battle with an illness.

Bonnie was born to Homer (Don) and Grace (McKay) Lovell in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She married Eugene (Gene) Atkins Dec. 20, 1958.

Bonnie was living in Rathdrum with her granddaughter, Grace, at the time of her...

Sep 15, 2021

A pillar in the community, Jack Ross passed away on Sept. 15, 2021.

He was born March 25, 1927, in Wolbach, Neb., After serving in World War II, he moved to Coeur d’Alene, with his parents and younger brother Robert Ross. He started work for the State Highway Department and at night for the Elks Club. There...

Sep 14, 2021

Margerie ‘Marge’ was born to Cecil and Winnie Warehime in Senacaville, Ohio on Jan. 3, 1926. She passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Sept. 14, 2021, in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. She joins her loving husband John ‘Bud’ McKay, who passed in 2013.

Marge is survived by three daughters, Wendy Devenere of Coeur d'Alene, Debby...

Sep 14, 2021

Chuck Adams, 86, the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend that anyone could’ve ever had, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Chuck was born in Coeur d’Alene on September 6th 1935, to Charles “Lester” Adams and Agnes (Anderson) Adams.

As a true North Idaho native, he was part of the many advances and growth in...

Sep 14, 2021

Larry Ray Merrifield, 71, from Priest River, Idaho, passed away at Generations Assisted Living in Rathdrum, Idaho, on Sep 14, 2021.  Larry was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, November 16, 1949, to Raymond Willard and Irma Artis (George) Merrifield.  Larry grew up in Paradise Valley, Idaho. He was active in 4H, square dancing, glee club, and was a member...

Sep 13, 2021

Jan Litzenberger, a loving mother, grandmother, wife, friend, mentor, and educator, left this Earth on September 13, 2021. Jan was born on October 23, 1951 in Moscow, Idaho to Marybell and Lee Dean.

When Jan was two years old, her family moved to Post Falls where she lived her entire life. After graduating from Post Falls High...

Sep 12, 2021

Jeannette Claire DeLallo passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday Sept. 12, 2021, from cancer. She will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and loving wife of her husband, Joseph, who passed away in May 2005. Together, they raised nine children (five boys and four girls), and now have 86 grandchildren and 87 great-grandchildren....

Sep 12, 2021

A Long Journey Leo Anthony Slapkauskas was born in Kybartai Lithuania to Juozas and Ona Slapkauskas in September 1932.  During this period of time, Lithuania was under the control of the Soviet Union.  This occupation would lead to his family ultimately fleeing to Germany where he was surrounded by the very chaotic and unimaginable conditions brought about by WWII. ...

Sep 8, 2021

Mary Kathleen Lavin-Blythe has gone to be with her Heavenly Father.  She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 8, 2021, at 12:03 p.m. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Mary was born on July 7, 1964, to Thomas Eugene Lavin and Georgia Sharon Black.  She is survived by her husband Derek, her daughters Savannah...

Sep 8, 2021

Beverly Doris DuPuis entered into the joy of her Lord on September 8, 2021. She passed into eternity at home surrounded by family. Beverly was born in Chicago, IL, to Ben Bautista and Enola Kalimlim Bautista. The family moved to Los Angeles, CA, when she was eight weeks old. She was a 1955 graduate of Our Lady of Loretto...

Sep 7, 2021

George Wyles Davis was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Grandview, Wash., to Charles and Amanda Elizabeth Davis. He went to heaven to join his beloved wife Dorothy Mae, infant son Dale and many dear loved ones and friends Sept. 7, 2021, at his home in Athol, Idaho. His beautiful tenor voice joined Heaven's choir to sing for eternity.

Sep 7, 2021

Hattie Rhee Gottschalk, 92, passed away Sept. 7, 2021, to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hattie Rhee (Hodge) Miller Gottschalk was born on March 6, 1929, in Bristol, Va., to John Horton Hodge and Helen Edith (Winebarger) Hodge. They moved from North Carolina to the Post Falls area in 1933. Another daughter, Patsy Hodge Pyle...

Sep 4, 2021

David A. Atwood, a North Idaho native from Hayden passed away with his loving family at home on September 4, 2021.

Dave was born May 25th, 1941 to Wilbur and Rose Arlene Atwood. He joined an older brother, Donald, and sister Jeanne. He attended Central grade school and graduated from CdA High in 1959.

In...

Sep 2, 2021

Heaven gained another angel when Linda Leah Hines, 66, left her weary body behind in favor of her astral one on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d' Alene Idaho. Linda was born in Woodland, California on January 23, 1955, to Charles and Ruby Hailey. She was the youngest of five children. Linda met, who was...

Sep 1, 2021

Jonathan “Adam” James Welch, 44, died September 1, 2021, in Spokane Wash.

A memorial service will be held at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, ID on Sept. 11 th. He was born August 13, 1977, in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho to Troy Welch and Gina Pilmore. Adam graduated high school in Leesville, Louisiana, and joined the Marine...

Aug 30, 2021

Shane Patrick Devlin (age 40) was born in Spokane, WA on May 14, 1981.  He died tragically on August 30, 2021.

At age five his family moved to San Diego, CA.  As he grew, his love of the ocean, natural athleticism, blond hair and blue eyes made him the quintessential California “surfer dude”.  He competed in multiple...

Aug 29, 2021

Sylvia Johnson Greenwood, 87, passed peacefully away late in the afternoon of August 29, 2021. Sylvia’s home these past years has been The Courtyard in Coeur d’Alene. Members of her ‘extended family’ there at The Courtyard, along with Auburn Crest Hospice, all gently helped Sylvia to her final rest. Both of these agencies, along with their wonderful staff, are...

Aug 28, 2021

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, my father-in-law Norman Schauer passed away. He was the most honest, kindest, sweetest person I have ever known. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a friend. I am honored to have had the opportunity to call him “Dad.” Norman passed, but the legacy of his life will never pass....