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Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas

Harley Rickey Mills

Harley Rickey Mills

Mar 21, 2024

Harley Rickey Mills (89) January 2, 1933 - March 21, 2024 Harley passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 21 while surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Myra F (Adams) Mills, his parents Herbert and Bonnie Mills, and his step-son David K. Simpson.  He is survived by his step-children Rose...

Quentin Neal Andersen

Quentin Neal Andersen

Mar 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Quentin Neal Andersen



Quentin Neal Andersen, cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend, departed from this world on March 17, 2024, in Hauser, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication. Born on January 25, 1999, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, to Clinton Andersen and Felicia Buechner, Quentin's life was vibrant and adventurous. He was...

Louis "Big Lou" Garfield York

Louis "Big Lou" Garfield York

Mar 11, 2024

Big Lou "Louis Garfield" York, age 52, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 11, 2024.Lou was born on September 2, 1971, in Sacramento, California, to Joseph York, Sr. and the lateBonnie Rose Cowan.Lou was a beloved husband to Julie, a cherished father to son Jake and stepson Sean, a dotinggrandfather to Leiia, Scarlet, and Emerald, and a mentor...

Orey Anthony Seymour

Orey Anthony Seymour

Mar 9, 2024

OREY ANTHONY SEYMOUR JR Orey Anthony Seymour Jr, 54, died Saturday March 9,2024 unexpectedly at his Post Falls Home with his family by his side.  He would be celebrating his 55th birthday Friday March 22nd. Orey was born  March 22,1970  in Biloxi Mississipp9i to Orey Anthony Seymour Sr and Melva Joan Fayard.  Orey was proud  t o  be from Biloxi, where he...

Jerry Alan Bartholomew

Jerry Alan Bartholomew

Mar 8, 2024

Jerry Bartholomew, age 72, was called to his eternal rest on March 8, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho.Born on June 28, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Jerry's life was a testament to the virtues of humilityand gratitude.A devoted servant to both his country and community, Jerry honorably served in the US Air Force.His military tenure instilled in him a profound sense...

Susan Leggett

Susan Leggett

Feb 29, 2024

Our family regrets informing you of the death of our beloved sister.Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth N. Leggett, she passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of February 29, 2024, in hospice care in Hayden, Idaho.Until Leukemia altered her story, Suzie Q lived a life of travel adventures, love and devotion to her pets, family and golf....

Barbara Wimmer Garbinski

Barbara Wimmer Garbinski

Feb 27, 2024

Barbara Wimmer Garbinski fell asleep in the Lord on February 27, 2024. She was an inspirational woman beloved by many who valued faith, family, and friends, and who lived every day with love and joy.  She battled pancreatic cancer courageously and passed away peacefully at home at age 82, with her beloved niece by her side.

 Barbara was born April 4,...

Rayven Scott Oleson

Rayven Scott Oleson

Feb 26, 2024

Rayven Scott Oleson, a free and loving spirit, passed away in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on February 26, 2024. Rayven was an extraordinary man whose love for life, his kindness, and gentle nature will forever be remembered.



Rayven was born on a Monday, January 12th, 1998 in Renton, Washington. It was in Washington that he made many lasting memories and friendships,...

Edward James Fisher

Edward James Fisher

Feb 24, 2024



Edward James Fisher, 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family following a recent diagnosis and rapid progression of acute myeloid leukemia.

Despite having also battled Parkinson’s for the last five years, Ed remained true to himself to the very end, forever humorous, a committed husband, father, and grandpa, and a fast...

Betty Marie Beltz

Betty Marie Beltz

Feb 21, 2024

Our dear mother, Betty Marie (Wolfe) Beltz, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of90, after several months of declining health; even so, she was in good spirits to the end. Shewas born June 6, 1933, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and WanetaWolfe. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee....

Michael Craig Jarrett

Michael Craig Jarrett

Feb 20, 2024

 Mike Jarrett died on February 20, 2024 at his home in Post Falls. He was born November 24, 1963 to Don and Pat Jarrett at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico.   Mike grew up in central and northern Idaho and Spokane before moving to Post Falls, Idaho while in high school. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1982...

Iona Mae (Purcell) Farnworth

Iona Mae (Purcell) Farnworth

Feb 16, 2024

FARNWORTH, Iona Mae (Purcell)

Passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born in McCloud, California in 1926. Iona graduated from McCloud High School where she was a member of CSF. She later moved to Sacramento to work for Anglo-California National Bank. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Audrey Louise Schertz

Audrey Louise Schertz

Feb 14, 2024

Audrey Straub Schertz passed away on February 14, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born in Whitefish, Montana and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was the oldest of four children in the Evenson family.

Audrey was attending trade school at Spokane Community College when she met Jack Straub. They married in 1958. They built their first house and had...

Doris Lorraine Tipke

Doris Lorraine Tipke

Feb 12, 2024

Doris (Lorraine) Tipke, 97, from Hayden, Idaho passed peacefully on February 12, 2024, just shy of her 98th 

birthday. Lorraine was born February 15, 1926, to Lillie and Charles West in Wilder, Idaho. Lorraine grew up in 

Hayden Lake, Idaho, married Walt Tipke on June 22, 1942, and raised their family in Hayden. Lorraine worked as 

a seamstress out of her home doing alterations...

James L. Lemm

James L. Lemm

Feb 9, 2024

James Lelin Lemm passed away February 9th, 2024, in his sleep at 87. James was best known by his nickname Jim Sr. Sr was living comfortably in an assisted living home in Post Falls with Ruth. He is survived by Ruth his wife of 70 years and children Kathy, Lynda and Jimmy with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 



James and Ruth are...

Linda Folk

Linda Folk

Feb 8, 2024

Linda L. (Fairweather) Folk passed away on February 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her husband, of 60 years, James Folk, her daughter, Ronda Mein and Rick Bogar.  

She was born January 28, 1942, to Warren and Clarice Fairweather in Wallace, Idaho. She later moved to Republic, Washington and stayed with her grandparents, Gus and Alice Yenter. Her family moved...

Janet Grace Schlosser McNulty Yahna

Janet Grace Schlosser McNulty Yahna

Feb 7, 2024

 Janet Grace Schlosser McNulty of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 80 in the presence of her loving family.

Janet was born in Bloomington, Illinois in 1943 to Gene and Aubin Schlosser. She grew up in the small town of LeRoy, Illinois, the eldest sibling of three sisters (Janet, Karen, and Terri)...

LaVeda Marie Davis

LaVeda Marie Davis

Feb 2, 2024

LaVeda Marie Davis was born on November 21, 1943.  She was an avid oil painter who used the beauty of nature to inspire her in her paintings.  She was a devoted Christian, who often sang in the choir of her church as a young girl and woman.  She loved butterflies, the ocean, and being with her family.  She was a...

Edith Lorine Clegg

Edith Lorine Clegg

Feb 1, 2024

Edith Lorine Erickson Clegg, of Spokane, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 96 and was surrounded by her family.

Edith was born in 1927 to Mandle and Amanda Gutches Erickson in Moscow, Idaho.  She had 3 sisters, 1 brother, and 2 half-brothers and they grew up during the depression.  She came from a very musical family...

Glenn C Birch

Glenn C Birch

Jan 31, 2024

Glenn C. Birch passed away on January 31, 2024, in Spokane, WA, after bravely battling health challenges. He was born on August 12, 1937, in Rigby, Idaho. Glenn's passing is mourned by his loving family and friends, but brings solace knowing he is now free from pain and reunited with his beloved wife of 60 years.

Glenn's life was characterized by...

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