Obituaries

Apr 18, 2020

Bobby J. Robinson, 90 years old, went to be forever with Jesus Christ his Savior on April 18, 2020. Bobby was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Gorman, Texas, to Troy Dewitt and Addie Robinson. He was the third of three children.

Bobby’s growing up years in Texas were difficult, as the nation was in the grip of...

Apr 16, 2020

Richard E. Sarratt  (71) Passed away on April 16, 2020.  Richard was born on October 5, 1948 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho to Clifford and Jamie Sarratt.  Rick graduated from Coeur d' Alene High School in 1967.  Shortly after graduation he entered into the United States Marine Corp.  on November 6, 1968 serving in Vietnam and was awarded several...

Apr 16, 2020

Patricia A. “Pat” Riggs, 88, passed away on April 16, 2020. Born in Miles City, Mont., to Edward and Emma (Bailey) Gavin on Nov. 24, 1931.

Pat was raised by her grandparents, Gether and Mattie (Morton) Bailey, on a farm in Forsyth, Mont. Her family later moved to North Idaho.

In Idaho she met the...

Apr 16, 2020

A neighbor, a friend, a wonderful soul, one who gave a committed professional passion to his chosen profession, and one who will be deeply missed – that’s Gary Liesner. We were neighbors for years and it will seem odd to not see him now. Whether it was over the fence or at the mailbox, we got to know him...

Apr 13, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Carol Rae Aresvik, 70, passed away April 13,2020. Carol was born on September 28, 1949 in Bismarck North Dakota. Growing up it was her, her mom and dad, and her older brother Gary White. After moving often with their parents due to her fathers job, Consolidated Freightways, they...

Apr 12, 2020

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce Edward Inez Moreno, 61, passed away peacefully in his Dalton Gardens home during the early morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Ed was born on May 5, 1958 in Santa Barbara, California to Aurelio “Cheevers” Moreno and Socorro “Coco” Moreno.   He had two younger brothers, Alex and...

Apr 11, 2020

Arlene Maria  Volpe, 75, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 11, 2020.  She lived her life full of love, laughter, fun and care for her family and friends.  She has touched so many lives and will surely be missed.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Arlene was the daughter of the...

Apr 8, 2020

Paul L. Ferguson

Paul Lloyd Ferguson passed away peacefully on April 8th in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He was born July 31, 1948 to Lloyd and MaryAnn Ferguson in Boise, Idaho.  He was joined 2 years later by his sister Linda.  He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Borah High School.   Paul worked highway construction summers while attending...

Apr 7, 2020

John Lewis Simpson passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. Dad was born in September of 1939 in Marfa, Texas. He was the second eldest sibling with twin little brothers and one elder sister. During his high school years it was widely known that if anyone wanted to race "Johnny" had the car in town to beat. After being high school...

Apr 7, 2020

Melvin John Morton of Bonners Ferry, Idaho took his last breath at 1:23am on April 7th, 2020. Miraculously, his last hours were spent not in the hospital, but surrounded by his family who recalled to him their fond memories and gratitude for who he is/was in their lives. The love in the room was thick.

Born in...

Mar 30, 2020

Darrel E. Wilson, 93, passed away at home on the evening of March 30 with his wife Bev by his side. Darrel was born in Decatur, Nebraska, December 4, 1926, to Mark and Ethel (Earl) Wilson. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1944 and joined the Navy, serving for two years, including time in the Pacific theater during...

Mar 29, 2020

Charles L Sheaffer (Chuck) passed peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on  March 29th 2020.

He was born February 21, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Gerald and Jeanette (Stinson) Sheaffer. He was the youngest of five children. He grew up in the Oklahoma City and Norman, OK. area.   His Dad was a...

Mar 29, 2020

Ken Young, 77 years old, from Coeur d’Alene, passed away after a brief illness on March 29, 2020, with family by his side. He was born in Los Angeles to Bob, a sergeant in the Army Air Corps, and Eleanor.

He is survived by his brother, Jim (Jeannie) of McKinney, Texas; son, Michael (Kristi) of Spokane, Wash.;...

Mar 29, 2020

Eunice Bernice Stottlemyre died peacefully in her home in Post Falls, Idaho March 29th, 2020 after battling cancer.  Bernice was born in rural Bethany, Missouri, to Etta Mae Allen and Claude Stottlemyre May 18th, 1930.  She was the youngest of six children and is preceded in death by her brothers Paul and Porter Stottlemyre and her sisters Anita (Stottlemyre)...

Mar 28, 2020

Tammy Wallner Bray departed for her welcome party in Heaven on March 28th, 2020 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho.  She was lovingly supported by her husband, daughter and son who prayed and sang over Tammy as she took her final breaths.  Her illness was brief, and in true Tammy fashion, once she decided that she was...

Mar 27, 2020

Christine Ann Bubeck passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020. Born December 1, 1944 to Ronald and Winnie Freda (Byatt) Lumby, in Staffordshire, England, she graduated from Windsor Girls’ School in Hamm, West Germany.

After serving in the Royal Air Force, she moved to the United States with her husband, Minor Edward “Mark” Eck and became a...

Mar 24, 2020

Roger F. Tanner lost his battle with accidental burns on March 24, 2020, at Harborview Hospital in Seattle. He was born to Francis and Grace Tanner in Oct., 1943 and joined brother, Clyde.

He was raised in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, and attended school there and in Coeur d’Alene.

He married Kathy Kilborn in November of...

Mar 22, 2020

Nadine Petrich, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and philanthropist, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  Nadine was born January 3, 1927, in Yakima, Washington, to Orland and Pearl Tonnemaker.  As a young girl in central Washington, Nadine loved picking cherries on her grandparent's and later her father's...

Mar 20, 2020

Bobbie Jean Johnson, 64, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away from a heart attack on Friday, March 20, at the Kootenai County Medical Center.

Bobbie was born July 6, 1955, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  Her father worked for Morrison-Knudson, and as a child she got to travel and live in many different places because of his job. ...

Mar 20, 2020

Robert Christy Shafer, 77, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2020.

Bob was born Jan. 8, 1943, in Kellogg, Idaho. His parents, Bob and Dorothy Shafer, owned and operated Bob’s Tavern in Smelterville. The family also lived in the Spokane Valley (Wash.) before settling in Coeur d’Alene in the early 1950s.