Obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Donald Dixon Unruh, age 87, was born April 15, 1931, to Ernest and Pansy (Dixon) Unruh, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

He grew up in Coeur d’Alene, attending Roosevelt Grade School and graduating from Coeur d’Alene Senior High School in 1949.

He married Dwyla Feely of Rathdrum, Idaho, in August of 1950. He served in the...

Mar 27, 2019

Bonnie T. (Smith) Fossum, 98, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019 at the Schneidmiller House in Hayden, Idaho.

Bonnie was born to Claude F. Smith and Minnie A. (Pulford) Smith on December 25, 1920, in Loon Lake, WA.  Bonnie and her parents later moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1921.  She attended Winton Elementary, CDA Junior High...

Mar 22, 2019

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Ingalls, 68, passed away March, 22, 2019, at Schneidmiller Hospice House, in  Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

He was born March 3, 1951, in Coeur d' Alene to Eugene and Mary (Crockett) Ingalls.  He  grew up in Coeur d' Alene being the middle of three children.

He is survived by his loving wife Nancy,...

Mar 21, 2019

Albert (Bic) Gaultney (90)

Albert (Bic) Gaultney passed away on March 21, 2019 in Florida.  He was born on March 7, 1929 in Butler, Georgia.  Albert joined the Air Force on the day the Air Force separated from the Army Air Corps and went on to serve 20 years. He served during the Korean War where he went to...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. Fixit goes to Heaven

Richard B. Lindsey “Dick”

5-30-1927  3-20-2019

Our Husband, Dad, GrandPa, Uncle, Mentor, Friend & Rock, quietly left this world to join those that have passed before him.

His ability to fix almost anything endeared him to many folks throughout the area.  He was Loving, Faithful, Kind,...

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....