Obituaries
Jack C. Farrar
Dec 4, 2025
Jack Farrar, 84, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on December 4, 2025, and has joined his beloved wife, Rose Farrar, in heaven.
Jack was born on November 24, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to his mother, Idona Farrar. He spent his childhood in Mullan, Idaho, where he attended school and learned the value of hard work early in life through...
Bruce Lynn Benson
Dec 4, 2025
Bruce Lynn Benson, age 75, of Athol, Idaho, went to Jesus on December 4, 2025, shortly after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Bruce was born on June 27, 1950, in Eureka, California, to Harry and Dorothea Benson. After his parents divorced, he lived at various times with his mom or his dad. He graduated from Eureka High School...
Gary Anthony Kestel
Dec 2, 2025
Gary Anthony Kestel “Papa”Born November 7, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York
Gary grew up in New York and, after graduating high school, proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. A true patriot, he served with honor through three consecutive tours of duty. Following his military service, Gary earned an associate degree in heating and refrigeration, reflecting just a fraction of...
Jeanne Morris
Dec 1, 2025
Jeanne (Dietz) Morris was born in North Dakota on July 15, 1930, the youngest of five. The family moved to Pendleton, Oregon where Don and Jeanne met while working at Harris Pine Mills. Don graduated from Gem State Academy in 1947, and Jeanne graduated from Upper Columbia Academy in 1948. Don went on to become a registered x-ray tech and...
Edna Rocelia Loesch
Dec 1, 2025
Our sweet EDNA ROCELIA LOESCH, 79, of HAYDEN, IDAHO passed away into Heaven on DECEMBER 1, 2025 IN COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO.
Edna was born on February 10, 1946 in McDonough, Georgia, where she grew up with her three brothers and two sisters in West Virginia and Georgia. She met and got married to Jim Loesch in California, and had three...
Steven Richard Lyle
Nov 29, 2025
Steven Richard Lyle, 62, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho made his way to heaven peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loved ones while at Hospice of North Idaho November 29th around 6pm.
He was born in Moscow, Idaho April 29th, 1963, to Richard (Dick) and Judy Lyle. He was a beloved son, brother,...
Cindy S Hiett
Nov 29, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, aunt, and the glue of our family, Cindy Hiett, who left us peacefully in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — the only place she ever called home.
Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, she made memories that shaped a lifetime of deep connection to this place. She never once...
Ronald Tholow Zimmerman
Nov 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say, Ronald T. Zimmerman, M.D., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28th, 2025. He passed at the Schneidmiller House, Hospice of North Idaho (Hummingbirds Meadow), in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with his daughter, her husband, and grandson by his side.
Ronald was born to Raymond (William) Zimmerman and Audra Louise (Findlay) Zimerman on 06/20/1936...
Bonita R Humphrey-Koontz
Nov 26, 2025
Bonita Humphrey Koontz, 90, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on November 26, 2025, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.
Bonita was born August 10, 1935, in Kalispell, Montana to Albert and Alice Hoppe. She grew up in the Benewah Valley in St. Maries, Idaho. Bonita married Wayne E. Humphrey in 1951 and together they shared 52 years of marriage. They had...
Carol Lynn Cardinel
Nov 25, 2025
Carol Lynn Cardinel passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by her entire loving family at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene Idaho on November 25, 2025. She was a loving mother, and wife of 56 years to her husband Bob, until his passing.
Carol was born on February 26, 1947 in Lynwood, California to Lyndel L. and...
Carol L. Cardinel
Nov 25, 2025
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Jordan Marie Magnuson
Nov 23, 2025
Jordan was born on September 26, 1991, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Ross and Kristine Magnuson.
She was raised in Coeur d' Alene and attended Borah Elementary School, Canfield Middle School, and graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School. She moved to Portland, Oregon and attended Portland Community College. She then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and finished her bachelor’s degree...
Connie Jo Cruise
Nov 20, 2025
Connie Jo Cruise passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, November 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Connie was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Donald Joseph and Ruby Handling. She is survived by her son.
To honor her wishes, no service will be held.
Ben Anjima
Nov 20, 2025
Ben John Anjima living in Athol, ID for the past 19+ years, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 72 in the loving arms of his wife, Babs (Barb), of 32 years and nephew Matt. Ben enjoyed a life well lived, highly regarded, and respected while serving others with three years as an army corpsman and thirty-one...
Ralph Cecil Weir
Nov 19, 2025
Ralph Cecil Weir Jr.
August 6, 1947 – November 19, 2025 Our beloved father, Ralph Cecil Weir Jr., 78, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on November 19, 2025.
Ralph was born on August 6, 1947, to Ralph and Mary Weir and grew up in Spokane. He was the youngest of six children, he graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory School in 1965...
Richard Edwin Flinn
Nov 19, 2025
Richard Edwin Flinn, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. He was a loving father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and partner. Richard was born May 20, 1949, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Paul and Helen Kempel Flinn.
He completed all 12 grades in Boundary County, Idaho, and went to Spokane Community College for one year to study...
Vern D. Fitzgerald
Nov 12, 2025
Vern D. Fitzgerald passed away November 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 12, 1953, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Vern was dedicated to his family and career. A proud union carpenter, he served multiple terms as president of Local 1691 and later shared his expertise as an instructor in the union apprenticeship program in Spokane, Washington.
Vern's...
James William Pontier
Nov 12, 2025
A few weeks before he passed away, my dad told me that his favorite era from his life was his air force days, when he piloted a Cessna 0-2 and passed gas in a KC 135 during the Vietnam War. When asked why, he answered, “Because it was exciting. Scary, but exciting. And I felt like I was doing something....
Michael G. Shriner
Nov 8, 2025
Michael G. Shriner, 75, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 8, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Make was born on November 7, 1950 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. He was raised on the family farm at Fighting Creek, Worley, Idaho.
Mike attended school and graduated from high school at Worley. He followed that with college in Coeur d’Alene....
Daniel Scott Usdrowski
Nov 8, 2025
Dan Usdrowski (December 17, 1976 - November 8, 2025), 48, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished beyond measure.Born in Coeur d'Alene at Kootenai Memorial Hospital, Dan grew up in the Kootenai School District as the baby of six siblings the youngest who somehow ended up leading the pack. He graduated as...
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