Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

THOMAS M. "SPUD" KNIFFIN

12-23-1941 TO 7-24-2020

Spud was born December 23, 1941,in Elko Nevada, the second of five children to Thomas P. "Chuck" Kniffin and Lyda Kniffin. Spud passed away on July 24, 2020 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after enduring many years with dementia.

Spud grew up in southeastern Idaho where...

Jul 23, 2020

Eddie Wesley Schofield (83) passed away on July 23, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born on August 28, 1936, in Spokane, Washington. A viewing will be held on Monday, Aug. 3 from 4-6 p.m. and a funeral will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Post Falls Baptist Church, 1608 N Spokane St, Post Falls,...

Jul 21, 2020

Oscar Earl York, was born October 22nd, 1946 in Modesto California to Lorene and Christopher York. He was raised living the quiet country life in Nevada. He always spoke fondly of his childhood memories.

He moved to Coeur d’Alene Idaho in the 70’s For a career opportunity at Kootenai Medical Center. He worked in respiratory therapy for 30...

Jul 20, 2020

Kevin Ray Smith passed away peacefully at home July 20, 2020 after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer.

Kevin was born December 22, 1958 in Kellogg, Idaho.  He was the second baby in what was then the new hospital.  He was the second son born to Kathy Callahan Reichenberg  and Kenneth Smith Sr.  For those that knew...

Jul 20, 2020

Thomas Elbert Ellis, known to everyone as “Tom” was born in Xenia, OH on October 16, 1938. He died on July 20, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID due to the stroke he had on November 28, 2019. He was 81 years old.

Tom graduated in 1956 from Shelby High School in Shelby, OH. His class still keeps in...

Jul 16, 2020

Bernadine Petersen, “Bernie” to her close friends, quietly passed away of natural causes on the evening of July 16, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Bernadine was born March 21, 1935 in Hanover Green, PA to Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Fela. She was a graduate of Mount St. Dominic Academy, Caldwell and the Berkeley School, East Orange,,NJ.  Bernie...

Jul 16, 2020

Long time Coeur d’ Alene resident Sheryl D. Davis Osborn passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday afternoon July 16, 2020. Those who knew and worked with her knew her as a strong Christian woman with passionate political beliefs and unending kindness and respect for people, especially her patients.

Sheryl was born January 21, 1943 in Danville,...

Jul 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” Wesley Fisher passed on July 14, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Bob was born at Chanute Air force Base, Illinois to Patricia (Johnson) and Richard Fisher on January 18, 1952.

Bob grew up in Northern California and enjoyed anything outdoors such as: fishing, boating and motorcycle riding. He also enjoyed playing pool,...

Jul 14, 2020

Kyle Patrick Carbery

Kyle Patrick Carbery, 36, of Hayden Lake passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Kootenai Medical Center after suffering a major heart attack on the night of Friday, July 10. Despite the heroic CPR efforts of a retired nurse and friend who was present when the heart attack occurred and the quick response of EMTs, the...

Jul 13, 2020

Christopher James Copstead, 71

Chris Copstead Of Bothell, WA, former Coeur d’Alene resident, IRONMAN triathlete, proud father of five, and even prouder grandfather of eight, passed away July 13, 2020, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Chris bravely battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLC) for more than 15 years.  Chris contracted COVID-19 in May while seeking treatment for...

Jul 11, 2020

On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Carol Anne Tavares, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away at age 76.

Carol was born Nov. 19, 1943, in Seattle, to Robert and Hazel Cruea. She married Robert Tavares in March 1963, in Imperial Beach, Calif. They raised two sons and a daughter: Robert Jr., Tommy and Deanna, respectively. She worked as a...

Jul 10, 2020

B. Dale Lloyd died July 10, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was eighty-two years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burtis and Lora and his wife Karoline. Dale is survived by son Kevin of Post Falls, ID, daughter Sheri of CA, and son David and wife Teresa along with grandchildren, Thaddeus and Desmond of...

Jul 9, 2020

Chris Gilbert Cook, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on July 9th, 2020.

He was born December 26th, 1956 in Spokane, Washington to Bobbie and Hal.

Chris grew up in Cle Elum, Washington and enjoyed many unforgettable adventures with his brothers and sister. Chris was a heavy equipment operator for many years and was...

Jul 8, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Donald R. Kilian Sr., a lifelong resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Donald was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Coeur d’Alene, to Charles and Dena Kilian. He was the youngest of four children.

Don was a...

Jul 5, 2020

Russell W. Thomas was born April 22, 1946, in Hanford, Calif. He passed away on July 5, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene.

We would like to invite all of our family and friends to a celebration of life and open house in honor of Russell Thomas. This will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 24,...

Jul 4, 2020

Carol Byrdene Wheeler was born Dec. 20, 1941, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Guy Harry and Frances Byrdene Spears. She passed away on July 4, 2020, in Athol, Idaho.

Steadfast in her faith, her character and morals, she was consistent her entire life and one that we turned to for her expertise. She loved quilting, training her...

Jul 4, 2020

Samuel Kurt Desjardins (54) passed away on July 4, 2020, in Seattle, WA. He was born on Oct. 22, 1965, in Odgen, Utah. A Visitation will be at 11 am and Funeral Service will be at noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N Spokane St. Post Falls, Idaho.

Jul 4, 2020

Blake Preston Laskowski, 29, passed unexpectedly in the early morning of July 4th, 2020. A day he always loved to celebrate. He was taken from us far too soon. He was born December 22nd, 1990 in San Diego, California to John Laskowski and Rene Westbrook. Blake’s number one focus was always the relationships with his friends and family. He...

Jul 4, 2020

Bill Toliver, 90, passed away on July 4, 2020. Bill was born in October 1929, just before the stock market crash. He left high school when supporting himself with 2 jobs and going to school became too much for the young man and joined the US Navy. He proudly served in the Navy for 20 years retiring in 1968....

Jul 4, 2020

Jonna Rae Hart, 31 was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Jonna was born to Greg and Monica (Ober) Hart.  She was a beautiful soul and continuously moved around with her adventurous spirit last living in Tacoma, Washington. She was known by her family in Coeur d’ Alene and is survived by her family here. Anyone who knows...