Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

Karman Baker, age 88 of Coeur d’Alene passed away on December 7th, 2020 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of Coeur d’Alene.  Karman was the son of Robert and Era Baker and he was born on August 11th , 1932 in Coeur d Alene, Idaho.

In his younger years, he went to school at John Rogers High school...

Dec 5, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Ely

July 1, 1946 ~ December 5, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Ely died December 5, 2020 at Hospice of North Idaho’s Schneidmiller House, where she was able to spend her last few days with family and friends.

Betty was born July 1, 1946, in Washington, DC, to Patricia...

Dec 2, 2020

Richard (Dick) Raymond, age 90, passed December 2 at his home in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  He was born September 29, 1930 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to John Boganowski Raymond and Frances Otilda Friedman.

In the early 1950s, Dick served in the Marine Corps in Korea where he achieved the rank of sergeant. He then returned...

Dec 1, 2020

Our beloved son, Ronald “Ronnie” Milan Curry, aka Dennis “Denny” Milan Metcalf, passed away tragically in a car accident on Dec. 1, 2020. He had just turned 40 years of age on July 5, 2020.

Denny has joined his mother, Cindy Deimler, who passed away in 1996. He is survived by his son, Knoxx Metcalf-Curry; father, Dennis...

Nov 29, 2020

Kevin “Bubba” Sorenson passed away Nov. 29, 2020, in Hayden, Idaho. Bubba was born Aug. 31, 1961, in Orange, Calif., to Ronald and Donna Sorenson. His family moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1968.

He is survived by his fiancé, Keri Mitchell; their children, Nik and Ashley Bjurstrom; and their granddaughters, Georgia and Louise Bjurstrom, all of Hayden;...

Nov 28, 2020

Marian Schenkenberger left this world to join her Lord and Savior on the morning of Nov. 28, 2020. She began her earthly journey 92 years earlier, born Clara Marian Olson to Carl and Eloise Olson, on Aug. 24, 1928, in New England, N.D. She was their only child.

They left the family farm in North Dakota during...

Nov 27, 2020

Winona Marie Vincent (nee Meredith) passed away peacefully in hospice on Friday, November 27th, 2020. Winona was born on February 20th, 1941, to Ralph and Loretta Meredith and grew up in Sandpoint Idaho.  She was the second child of six and had four brothers and one sister.  Nona went to school in Sandpoint and graduated in 1959 from Sandpoint...

Nov 26, 2020

In Loving Memory

James D. Guindon

Jim Guindon passed away on November 26, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 82.  He is survived by his wife Patricia Guindon, his daughters Shadra Guindon, Penni Rowland-French, and Patti Rowland.  He is also survived by his sister Mary Ann Trautman and brothers Robert Guindon and...

Nov 26, 2020

Touching people through kindness

Beloved by all who knew her, Mary Alice McKay, 78, of Hayden Idaho left this world gracefully Thanksgiving morning (11-26-2020).  Mary’s life was truly a blessing as she touched so many deeply. She will be remembered and greatly missed.

Mary was born in Marion, South Dakota to Ab & Rose Vinatieri....

Nov 24, 2020

Lewis Ladare Farmer, 80, passed away into the arms of Jesus on November 24, 2020, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Lewis was born on October 10, 1940, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Amos Mitchell and Emma Etta (McCoy) Farmer. He attended grade school at Bray, Oklahoma and attended High School at Marlow, Oklahoma. Lewis attended the University of Oklahoma and...

Nov 23, 2020

Robert William Steele, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 23rd, 2020.

Bob was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on November 27th, 1932 to Joseph and Florence Steele. Shortly after, the family moved to Waynesboro, Virginia where Bob was raised. He excelled in basketball and football during his middle and high school...

Nov 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2020 after a short illness.  Eileen was born April 1, 1922 and despite being an April Fool's baby she maintained a valued sense of humor throughout her long life.  She was born and raised in the Sacramento valley to...

Nov 20, 2020

Frederic Eugene Mitchell Sr. (97) passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020, at the Garden at Orchard Ridge in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on April 15, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Clarence and Edna Mitchell. Clarence was a Baptist minister serving at the Federated Church in Brookston, Indiana.

Fred grew up in Brookston, Indiana. He...

Nov 18, 2020

In loving memory of Betty Rae (Garrett) Hildesheim, aged 82 years. Betty married James T. Hildesheim, (Tom), September 20, 1955, and they recently celebrated 65 years together. They raised 4 children. Daughters Sharon Hildesheim in Athol, Idaho and Patricia Hildesheim Barnes in Boise, Idaho; and son Jeffry Hildesheim (wife and beloved daughter-in-law, Jewel Lund Hildesheim) at Hauser Lake, Idaho....

Nov 17, 2020

Linda Mae Brewer, 70, Spirit Lake Idaho

Devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother Linda Mae Brewer, 70, of Spirit Lake spread her wings and flew home Tuesday November 17th. Linda was born July 20th, 1950 to Neva and Wandle Matthews in Lewiston Idaho. She was the youngest of four children. Linda graduated from Kamiah...

Nov 17, 2020

Judson L. Melton, Age 85

Jud Melton passed away at home in Post Falls, Idaho,  on November 17, 2020, at the age of 85.

Jud was born on December 30, 1934 in Cordova, Alabama to Floyd and Grace Melton.  During WWII, the family moved to the west coast so Floyd could work in the ship-works...

Nov 17, 2020

Thomas “Tom” G. Russell, 78, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away November 17, 2020 with his wife by his side at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House, due to Alzheimers.

He was born May 29, 1942, to George “Kelly” and Mildred (Taie) Russell, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Being an Idaho native and growing up in Coeur...

Nov 16, 2020

Elmo “Woody” Rollinson Woodland, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Nov. 16, 2020, at the age of 87. Elmo was the youngest of seven children born to Leo and Florence Woodland on April 12, 1933, in Blackfoot, Idaho.

He grew up in Blackfoot where he helped work the family farm. He was a hard worker and loved...

Nov 15, 2020

Sadly, Scott Davidson ended his life here on earth on Nov. 15, 2020, at his home in Hayden, Idaho. Years of difficult health issues and depression became more than he could cope with.

Scott was born on April 9, 1961, to Rudy and Eileen Davidson, in Madison, Ohio. He was an active, creative and sensitive boy growing...

Nov 13, 2020

Noah Douglas Pierce passed away on Nov. 13, 2020, at Kootenai Health from complications of COVID-19.

He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on Sept. 20, 1937, and was raised in Englewood, Tenn.

Doug is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 40 years and their four children and their spouses: Joe and Lynn Morris, Patti and...