Obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

James “Jim” Ferrell Winger passed away surrounded by family members on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene at the age of 84.

Jim was born on February 3, 1936 in Arco, Idaho to James Winger and Gean Winger (Hejtmanek). He attended Butte County High School in Arco where he was class president, an outstanding athlete, voted...

Mar 15, 2020

Cecilene Simpson, 88, born Sept. 15, 1931, in Texarkana, Ark., passed away on March 15, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene.

Cecilene devoted a lot of her life to volunteer work. She served for the VFW in Rathdrum, Idaho, for several years, some of those years serving as vice president and president. She also did a lot of volunteer...

Mar 14, 2020

The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Bruce Allen Dawson (a.k.a. Bad-Ass Dawson, or some days, Big-Ass Dawson), has kicked the bucket. He bought the farm; he is pushing up daisies; he gave up the ghost; he decided to shuffle off this mortal coil to that happy hunting ground in the sky shortly after celebrating his 47th anniversary of his...

Mar 12, 2020

Every game comes to an end as it did for John Christian Lehman on March 12th, 2020 at the age of 60. After a brave, hard fight that went into extra innings, cancer has officially thrown its third strike.

John had a deep love of the Bay Area and appreciation for the summers in the PNW.   He...

Mar 12, 2020

Our Lord and Savior called James R Brinton, 86, home to heaven on March 12, 2020. Jim was born in Libby, Mont., to Harry and Grace Brinton on July 21, 1933. He grew up in Montana with his family of five siblings. He called Coeur d'Alene home since 1966.

He met the love of his life on...

Mar 7, 2020

Don Morris was born in Du Quoin, Illinois in 1927 and lived here until he moved to Pendleton at 17 years old and worked at the Harris Pine Mills.  This is where he met his wife of 71 years. Don and Jeanne married in August 1948, then Don went to school for Lab and X-ray, and worked in that...

Mar 7, 2020

Liz Carneiro

Our Beloved Elizabeth "Liz" Jane Carneiro passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on Saturday March 7th, 2020 in Coeur d' Alene, ID at the age of 76.  She has resided in Coeur d' Alene for the last 49 years.

Liz was born on January 9th, 1944 in Montevideo, Minnesota...

Mar 5, 2020

Beloved husband, father, and Papa, Bruce A. Lesterberg passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Bruce was born on September 25, 1953 in Culbertson, Montana to Art and Arlene Lesterberg.

When Bruce was 9 the family moved to Pinehurst, Idaho. Growing up in Idaho, Bruce truly enjoyed everything that Idaho had to offer. He...

Mar 2, 2020

Our beloved Tammy Lee Bocook (formerly Cleveland), age 59, passed away peacefully at her childhood home in Post Falls, surrounded by her loving husband, family, and friends, on Monday, March 2nd, 2020. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d'Alene, on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 AM. There will be a...

Mar 2, 2020

Janice Donnell Hurst (80) passed away on March 2, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was born to Lee Roy and Bernice Peterson on December 11, 1939, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Her final resting place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls, Idaho.

Mar 2, 2020

Rodney Ray Liechti, age 86 passed away on March 2, 2020.  Rod was born in Seattle,  WA on September 16, 1933 to Alfrieda  (Jellesed) Liechti and Charles R. Liechti.  He graduated from Coeur d' Alene High in 1952 and took some courses at NIC.  Rod Married Joyce Discher on September 11, 1953 and they had two sons, Greg and...

Mar 1, 2020

Patrick Joseph Macias, 46, went to Heaven surrounded by his wife, family, and chihuahua Blueberri on March 1st, 2020 in Hospice Care in North Idaho. He battled many medical issues for years and kept up his fighting spirit until his last breath; after all, Macias’s aren’t sissies!

Patrick was born June 1st, 1973, in Riverside California. He...

Feb 29, 2020

Barbara Marie Foster, 87, of Hayden, ID, passed away February 29, 2020, at The Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, ID.  Barbara was born October 29, 1932, in Culver City, CA, to John H. and Mary Barbara (Kutscherauer) Rottmann.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday March 6, 2020, at the English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Feb 29, 2020

With broken hearts we morn the loss of our cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, veteran, and friend - Daniel M. Everts.

Dan was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 16, 1946. Moving with his parents and brothers to Coeur d’Alene in 1950, graduating from CDA High in 1964. While a young man Dan played multiple...

Feb 24, 2020

Patricia Joan Jordan, age 73, a 25 year resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died February 24, 2020 at Schneidmiller Hospice House. She was born August 16, 1946 in Brainerd, MN to Claude and Marie (Philippe) Nelson (both deceased). Patricia was a lifetime nurse. She was an independent, creative, strong, and a spiritual light that will be missed

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Feb 23, 2020

On February 23, 2020, God welcomed another angel home when Doug Edlund lost his battle with cancer.  Doug was born on January 11, 1968, in Santa Maria, California.  In 1982 the family relocated to Spokane, Washington where Doug graduated from University High School in 1986.  Doug valued family and friends above all.  Once you were welcomed into his circle,...

Feb 20, 2020

Christopher L. Frasier of Hayden, ID passed away on Feb. 20, 2020.  Chris was a computer programmer and had received his bachelor degree from Penn State.  Chris had served in the Army as a First Lieutenant.  Chris served as a scout master for many years in the Boy Scouts and was a member of The Church of  Jesus Christ...

Feb 19, 2020

Kenneth Goodwin, 86

Ken Goodwin passed away on Feb. 19, 2020, at his home in Coeur d’Alene. Ken was born Kenneth Hoyle, in Portland, Ore., on July 1, 1933, to Vira Hoyle and Jack “Fonzo” Hoyle.

Ken’s parents divorced shortly after his birth. His mother married Walter Goodwin. Ken was adopted and took his last...

Feb 15, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Reveta Marjorie Watkins passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 due to complications from surgery. Our family finds some comfort in knowing her last moments were filled with happiness, relief and the determination she would recover and return home soon. She was a strong beacon in our life. Her light...

Feb 15, 2020

Richard W. Tomke passed away after a brief illness on February 15th, 2020 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born in 1931 in San Francisco, California.

Richard spent the majority of his life there, holding jobs where he could do what he enjoyed most - being outdoors. He chose 'Communications' while serving in the Army during the Korean...