Obituaries

Mar 20, 2019

Lynn E. Beckstrom was born May 11, 1948 in Coalinga, California. He passed away March 20, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lynn served in the United States Navy 1968-1972 as head chef on the USS Coontz.

After serving in the Navy he worked for the Napa (California) school transportation and owned his own antique store in later...

Mar 19, 2019

Janice Ray Cochran, 80

Janice Ray Cochran was born January 5th, 1939, in Glasgow, Montana, to Everett and Ethel Way of Minnesota.

She is preceded in Death by her son, Duane Lewis Cochran. She is survived by her Daughter; Donna Erickson, her son; Darrell Cochran; her Sister, Karen Sheryak; her Grandsons Matthew and Mark Erickson; her...

Mar 18, 2019

A Celebration of Dave's Life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Hayden Lake Eagles Club; 1520 W Wyoming Ave, Hayden, ID 83835,

Mar 16, 2019

Mary Jean (or Mrs. H/Coach as many affectionately called her) was born in Walker, MN to Perry and Lila Smith. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. When she wasn’t busy doing chores around their place on Child Lake, she was active playing basketball the only sport that was available for women at the time. Her love of sports...

Mar 15, 2019

Ivan Pierre Ness

Ivan went home to our Lord on March 15, 2019. He was born in the Northern Pacific railroad housing in Laurel, Montana on December 23, 1939 to Nels and Evelyn Ness. He was the seventh of ten children. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his sisters: Grace Barthuly,...

Mar 15, 2019

Ronald R. Pannell May 11, 1935 - March 15, 2019.

Passed away peacefully after a long fight with Cancer. He was a beloved friend and family man. Born in Mugione, New Mexico, he grew up in Denver, Colorado. During his teen years, he was voted Little Brother of the year and sang his church choir from his...

Mar 11, 2019

Jan Lea (Ohnemus) Nuszkiewicz, 67, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed unexpectedly on March 11, 2019, at Kootenai Medical Center with her family by her side. Jan was born December 25, 1951; she is the beginning of 4 generations to be born and raised in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and she was very proud of that. “Remember the good...

Mar 4, 2019

Cecil Alfred Williams, age 87, passed away surrounded by family at his son’s home in Dalton Gardens, ID, on March 4, 2019.

Cecil was born in New Plymouth, ID, on November 11, 1931, to Clarence and Winona A. (Carpenter) Williams.

He married Glendolyn June Steele on November 11, 1953 and they were married until her...

Mar 3, 2019

Doug Fischer Joined the love of his life, Pat Fischer, on March 3, 2019.  He will forever be missed by his children Cheryl, Dawn, and James,  grandchildren, Christopher, Paul, Joe, Zachary, Joey, Emily, Shaina, Rachel, and great-granddaughter Annalei.

Doug grew up in a small town in Minnesota along with his brother Jerome and sister Lois.  After graduation,...

Mar 2, 2019

Francisco C. Torres, 93

Francisco “Frank” peacefully passed away on March 2, 2019, at his residence in Post Falls, Idaho. Frank was born on April 2, 1925, in Calexico, Calif., to his mother and father, Jose and Senovia Torres.

Frank married his loving wife of 65 years, Theresa L. Torres, in 1953, with wedding vows...

Mar 2, 2019

Shoshannah Tyne Hensley

‘Sho’

May 8, 1992 - March 2, 2019

Shoshannah Hensley a beloved wife, sister, daughter, friend and so much more left our world too soon. On the morning of March 2, 2019 in Post Falls, Idaho Shoshannah lost her battle to depression and went to be with her creator.

Mar 1, 2019

Ruth J. Mudd, 88

Ruth J. Mudd passed away on March 1, 2019, one day before her 89th birthday, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at Kootenai Health Hospital.

Ruth was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to James and Luella Roden, on March 2, 1930. She married James M. Mudd Jr. on Sept. 5, 1945, in Tacoma,...

Feb 28, 2019

Chester L. Reilly II “Speed" Loving husband, devoted father, adventurous brother, first-born son and good friend to many. Chet left us way to soon on February 28, 2019 after nearly 71 years. He was born March 11, 1948 to Chester and Mary Reilly. His early days were centered around growing up within a close knit extended family of aunts,...

Feb 25, 2019

Lawrence (Larry) D. Wier, Lt. Colonel (Retired), (age 81) went to the loving arms of Jesus on February 25, 2019 with all of his family by his side.  Larry was born October 5, 1937 to parents Henry and Lena Wier of Belle Fourche, SD. Larry graduated from high school in 1955 from Belle Fourche.

He pursued a...

Feb 24, 2019

On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Michael Martin Lepka, loving husband and father to six children, passed away at the age of 79.

Mike was born on July 29, 1939 in Sandpoint, ID to Helen M. (Piatt) Lepka and Leon P. Lepka. He grew up in Pierce, ID where he met the love of his life, Sharon Tate....

Feb 23, 2019

Jackie (Jack) Lee Miller passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 23, 2019, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Jack was born April 6, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Russel and Virginia Miller, the middle child of three.  Jack is survived by his eldest son, Scott (Alyda) Miller, Mitch (Joy) Miller, Mark (Paula) Miller, and step-daughters Sherry...

Feb 22, 2019

Joanne Frank Meyer, 61

Our beloved wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma, Joanne Frank Meyer, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away in her home Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Joanne was born Dec. 22, 1936, in Dayton, Wash. She married Donald Frank in Walla Walla, Wash., on Sept. 18, 1957.

They made their home in Post Falls,...

Feb 20, 2019

In Loving Memory of Bunnie Bergquam Beverly "Bunnie" Ann Bergquam (84) went to be with Jesus on February 20, 2019 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Bunnie was born in Neche, North Dakota on November 6, 1934. Bunnie went to school at Moorhead State University, MN and earned  a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She  married Arthur Bergquam and had 62 wonderful years...

Feb 20, 2019

Ruby passed away February 20, 2019, in the Rathdrum home of her son, Steve Knight and his fiance, Elaine Harris. She had recently celebrated her 93rd birthday with a small, fun gathering. A dinner, gifts, many cards and good company made great memories for all. Ruby even learned how to play Bunco, debunking the myth about old dogs and new...

Feb 20, 2019

Johnston, Fern Arlene (Bracht) - Age 88

Much loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and community volunteer.Fern Arlene Johnston, born May 25, 1930 in Lewiston, Idaho to Lester and Helma Bracht, passed away February 20, 2019 in her home in Coeur d’Alene.  Fern grew up in Lewiston and attended the University of Idaho where she...