Obituaries

Dec 6, 2019

Marjorie Elizabeth DuPey, 87, of Coeur d’Alene, went to Heaven on December 6, 2019.

Margie was born to the late Marion and Marie Allen, January 19, 1932 in Gordon, Nebraska. Born during the Great Depression her family moved often during her elementary years and finally settled in Spokane Valley where she met the love of her life,...

Dec 4, 2019

Gary Taylor Mather

April 10, 1934 – Dec. 4, 2019

Gary Taylor Mather was born to John and Jean Mather, in Boise, Idaho, on April 10, 1934.

Gary loved fly fishing, camping and being outdoors. Gary was in the Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955. He served in Korea and North Africa. He...

Dec 1, 2019

Betty Lee Hove “The Kewpie Lady” born April 23, 1926, passed away peacefully due to age-related heath on December 1, 2019. Betty was simply, tired. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Pierce, her Granddaughter, Kristy Rogers (Stacey), Grandson, Eric Hanson, Great Granddaughters, Shelby and Carlee Scholl and Miranda Hanson. In lieu of flowers, she...

Nov 29, 2019

Philip Andrew Garner, age 47, passed away November 29, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Phil was born April 21, 1972 to Lee Evans and Martha Ridenour.

Some might say Phil was strong minded and when he set his mind on doing something, he usually got it done. Phil set his mind on marrying Charity Linden in Canby, CA...

Nov 27, 2019

JOSEPH HENRY DOUTRE JR was born September 26, 1936 the first child of Joseph Doutre Sr. and Clara Davis in Ely, Nevada.  He grew up in Spokane, Washington and South Gate, and San Jose, California.  He attended North Central High School in Spokane then the family moved to San Jose, California where he attended Campbell High School.  His father...

Nov 27, 2019

Heaven was needing another hero, so it is with both joy and sadness that we bid farewell to Nicky Leroy Brillon. Nick, as he preferred to be called, was born August 2nd, 1951 in Newport, Washington to Donna and Leroy Brillon. Nick was the second of five children.  In October of this year, Nick was diagnosed with late stage...

Nov 26, 2019

Wesstelle E Fleener was born on September 16,1920 and passed away peacefully due to age related health issues on November 26, 2019 at the age of 99. Her only child Randell Fleener, daughter in law Gwynne Fleener and grand daughter Amanda Sinclair were with here at her home going.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law,...

Nov 25, 2019

Lynn David Rasmussen, 75, born in Murray, Utah, passed away on Nov. 25, 2019. Lynn was one of eight children born to Ralph and Edith Rasmussen. He moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1963, where he met his wife of 51 years, Myrna Holt. Lynn served in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving from 1965-1967. He...

Nov 24, 2019

Dale H. Rolf of Hope, Idaho passed on November 24, 2019 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho at the age of 75 years old. Dale was born on January 15, 1944 in Westboro, Missouri to Erwin H. Rolf and Lozie E. (Fisher) Rolf. He attended N.W.Missouri State Teachers College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Dale married Karen Martin in Sandpoint,...

Nov 24, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) Clayton Nelson, 75, went to be with his Jesus after a short battle with cancer and complications on November 24th, 2019. He was surrounded by his children, family and those he held dearest to his heart. Jerry was born to Arly and Ruby Nelson on August 6th, 1944 in Walla Walla, Washington.

Jerry was gifted...

Nov 23, 2019

John Carr passed away on Nov.23,2019 at Kootenai Health Center at 59.John was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He moved to North Idaho in late eighties, bringing with him a well established career as an office & industrial equipment repair specialist. John built from scratch, owned and managed Apex Office Systems, Inc. until being medically retired by two consecutive car...

Nov 20, 2019

Katrina was born in Coeur d’Alene on Sept. 19, 1970, and unexpectedly passed away on Nov. 20, 2019, at her home in Post Falls, Idaho.

Katrina was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joyce Elaine Boschee, on Oct. 21, 2019. She was not only her granddaughter, but she was her live-in companion and caregiver until her death....

Nov 18, 2019

Von Decoy Smith (Smitty) 7/24/1930 – 11/18/2019.

Von was born in a company town named Mauldin in Arkansas. Von passed peacefully at home in Post Falls, Idaho at the age of 89. Von was a long-time resident of Post Falls. He was a Five Stand Mill Four High operator at Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane, where he retired...

Nov 17, 2019

Elaine Hadsall Holbrook, 75

Dec. 21, 1943 – Nov. 17, 2019

Elaine Hadsall Holbrook passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2019. Elaine was born Dec. 21, 1943, to Leo Franklin and Elizabeth Mae Hadsall. She was one of six children raised in Fresno, Calif., with four sisters and one brother. She graduated from Fresno State...

Nov 14, 2019

Zoell Mary (Fortier) McKenzie passed away on November 14, 2019. She was born on May 23rd, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended school in North St. Paul, Minnesota.

Zoell married Dennis McKenzie on August 30, 1958. They had eight children together.

She was very active in church and church functions. Zoell was in charge...

Nov 13, 2019

Dr. Jack Burton Watkins passed away at home on November 13, 2019, at the age of 98.  He was born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington on October 20, 1921, to Frank W. Watkins and Lilah M. Watkins (Hudleson).  He divided his time between Spokane, Twin Lakes, ID, and Spirit Lake, ID.  He attended Whitworth Elementary, North Central High...

Nov 12, 2019

Wendell Adams 78

Wendell Adams joined his father up in heaven on November 12th, 2019 after complications and a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Wendell was born in Sandpoint Idaho on November 28, 1940 to Lavere and Genevive (Bateman) Adams and was the youngest of eight children. Wendell attended school in both Careywood and...

Nov 12, 2019

Phyllis Ann Happeny, born April 11, 1935, passed away on November 12, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Happeny.

She was the loving mother to four sons and the incredible grandmother and great-grandmother to multiple grand-children and great-grandchildren.

People were drawn to Phyllis. She was kind, gentle, sweet, and...

Nov 11, 2019

Barbara Ann Keupp

October 11, 1943 – November 11, 2019

Barbara Burgeson, 77, died on Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho after suffering from a long bout with COPD.

Barbara was born October 11, 1943 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Vern and Rose Keupp. At...

Nov 9, 2019

Sharon Elaine Perkins Jameson, 78, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene. Family and friends will celebrate her life on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church in Post Falls, Idaho. A recitation of the Rosary will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Sharon is survived by...