Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Dawn Michelle Shaw
Apr 24, 2025
Dawn M. Shaw "Mique" 50, Post Falls, ID
Daughter of David Kardell and Dayle McRitchie was born in Atlantic, IA., raised in Escondido, CA.
Dawn Kardell married Jared "JD" Shaw in Vista CA while he was serving in the Marine Corps on Aug 20, 1993. Dawn attended college at Spokane Community College, and later worked as a parts manager and eventually moved...
Sandra Rosen
Apr 21, 2025
Sandra “Sandie” Rosen, born on July 13, 1952, in Stockton-On-Tees, England, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene , Idaho, at the age of 72.
Sandie, an artist, loved sketching animals and painting vibrant floral scenes.
A devoted animal advocate, Sandie cared for every creature she met with kindness and compassion.
After battling cancer for 16 years, Sandie’s legacy lives...
Richard Bruce Foraker
Apr 20, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Richard B. Foraker**
Richard Bruce Foraker, affectionately known as "Carp" or "Mudman," passed away peacefully at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho, on April 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on June 2, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, Richard was the cherished son of Daunt Foraker and Barbara Dawson. He spent his formative years in Hanna City,...
DIANE MARIE GRAMSE
Apr 19, 2025
Diane Marie Gramse, 61, of Coeur D’Alene, ID, was born in Huntington Park, CA, and passed away at home on April 19, 2025. Diane grew up in Orange County, CA, and later moved to Coalinga, CA where she raised her children and lived there nearly 30 years. Diane completed college at West Hills College in Coalinga all while working full...
Laura Marie Lewis
Apr 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Laura Marie Lewis, who left us on April 18th, 2025 at approx. 9:30pm, at the age of 47, after her courageous fight with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family as she opened her eyes for the last time and took her final breathes. She...
Frederick Albert Selby Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Frederick “Fred” Albert Selby Jr.
Frederick Albert Selby Jr., was a devoted husband to Keileen and an incredible father to their nine children: Tatiana, Joseph (Monica), Matthew (Sadie), Kiara (Connor), Natasha, Thad (Andrea), Samuel (Sara), Rebekah and Ethan. He adored his ten grandchildren: (Joseph) Camden, Skylee, Zaiden, Oakley, (Kiara) Roman, Jonathan, (Natasha) Eric, Michael, Kash, (Samuel) Callen.
He was 51 years old...
Larry Sappington
Apr 15, 2025
Larry Sappington, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15th, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and enduring faith.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanne; his children Lori, Steve, and Lance; his brother, Donnie; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom he cherished deeply.
Larry dedicated his...
Dane Daniel Hill
Apr 14, 2025
Dane Daniel Hill, age 27 from Spokane Valley, Washington, died on April,14th, 2025 in Spokane Valley Washington. He was born at the Valley Medical Center in Spokane, Washington to Amy Mossuto and Jason Hill.
Dane grew up in Athol, Idaho and Graduated from Juniper Hills High School in St. Anthony's, Idaho. Dane was currently living in Spokane Valley where he and...
Frederick Joseph Prather
Apr 14, 2025
Frederick Joseph Prather was was born on June 11th, 1940 in Davis, Missouri. He was residing in Spokane Valley, Washington at the time of his death. Fred was married to Joy on January 20, 2018 in Medical Lake, Washington and lived together until his passing.
Fred was a firefighter with the Kansas City Fire Department before spending the majority of his...
Bruce A. Borst
Apr 12, 2025
Bruce A. Borst, age 77,
Bruce was born on July 30, 1946, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Paul Henry Borst and Edna Bonita Leonard. Bruce graduated from Coulee High School and proudly served in the United States Navy from October 9, 1964, to November 8, 1968, during the Vietnam War as an electrical engineer. After his service, he married Kari and...
Charolyn Ann Murphy
Apr 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charolyn Ann Murphy of Rathdrum, Idaho on April 7, 2025 at the age of 84. She passed peacefully, surrounded with love by her family.
Charolyn was born January 01, 1941, in Ventura, CA., and lived in the Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Rathdrum areas with her family for over 58 years....
AARON CRAIG CAMPBELL
Apr 4, 2025
Aaron Campbell was 51 years old. He resided with his father, Barrett Campbell, and his niece and adopted daughter, Sutton, at Hauser Lake in Idaho. He passed away on April 4th at the North Idaho Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho.
Aaron was born in 1973 to his mother, Maria Campbell, in Santa Barbara, California. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in...
Katherine "Kate" Jean Cranford
Mar 21, 2025
Katherine Jean Cranford (née Kritchever) passed peacefully into her heavenly home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on August 17, 1943, in San Diego, California, Katherine—affectionately known as "Kate” by family—was the eldest of four children. Her family later moved to Chicago, where she graduated from New Trier High School before attending Syracuse University, studying Spanish and...
Roy Roosevelt Diteman
Mar 21, 2025
Roy R. Diteman, passed into the open arms of Jesus on the first day of spring 2025 (3/21/2025). Roy, a chubby cheeked, hazel eyed, curly headed boy was born to Lorna (Fish) Diteman and Curtis H. Diteman on January 17th, 1934, in Prosser, WA. He was their second child after Patricia (Lang.) It wasn’t too long before Curtis Jr., Francis,...
Thomas Joseph Corkery Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas Joseph Corkery Jr. 63 passed away peacefully at his home in Spirit Lake, ID on the morning of March 19, 2025.
Tom was born in Shelby, MT to Tom and Betty Corkery(Cutz) on September 29, 1961, the youngest of 9 children. Tom graduated from Joel E Ferris High School in Spokane, WA in 1979 and went on to earn a...
Susan April Kilcup
Mar 18, 2025
Susan April Kilcup, 70 of Coeur D Alene ID passed into the Lord’s presence late on March 17, 2025 at her home. Born on April 27th, 1954 in Yerington NV to Milton and Ruth Grover.
Susan April grew up in Yerington NV, then moved to Montana during high school, graduating in Missoula MT. She then went to BIOLA University for 4...
Edward Highley
Mar 17, 2025
Edward Highley, age 75, passed away on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1949, to Arthur W. and Virginia Vila Highley in Manila, Philippines. Edward's father was a U.S. citizen who relocated his family to the United States in 1953 when Edward was four years old.
He was the fourth of thirteen children and is...
Roy Harold Whitfield
Mar 13, 2025
Roy Whitfield passed peacefully in the early morning of March 13, 2025, at the age of 73, aftera long goodbye with dementia. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, cherished by hisson Ken (Amanda), daughter Jocelyn (John), his beloved grandchildren Lindy, Leona, Joe, andJackson and great-grandchildren Brodee and Pheobe.A proud Vietnam Veteran, Roy served his country with honor....
Margarita Borgens
Mar 13, 2025
Grete “Margie” Borgens, 89, of Post Falls Idaho, passed away at Hospice of North Idaho with her family present on March 13th, 2025. She lived many years in both Renton and Ellensburg Washington prior to her joining her family in Idaho. Margie was born to Josef and Nedelka Schlosser on April 10th, 1935, in Plovdiv Bulgaria. Her family moved to...
Matthew Bruce Dishman
Mar 13, 2025
Matthew Bruce Dishman (Matt) was born October 31st, 1990 to Brenda Dishman. His sister Amanda was thrilled to welcome a baby brother into the world to love and protect forever. As a child, Matt was full of spunk and humor. His sense of humor truly defined who Matt was as he grew into adulthood.
Matt went to school at Jenkins High...