Obituaries

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

Charles William Bolton

Charles William Bolton

Aug 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles William “Chuck” Bolton, 1941-2025

Charles William Bolton, fondly known as “Chuck”, was born on May 5, 1941, in Butte, Montana, and passed away at the age of 84 on August 20, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by his family, who lovingly held his hands and encouraged him to be at peace.

Chuck is survived by his...

Philip 'Phil' Craig Waters

Philip 'Phil' Craig Waters

Aug 17, 2025

Philip "Phil" Craig Waters

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Army Veteran

April 12, 1951-August 17, 2025

Philip "Phil" Craig Waters, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Army veteran, Phil will be remembered for his quiet strength, steadfast dedication, and deep love for his family.

Phil honorably served in the United States Army, living...

Clifford Ryan Thomas

Clifford Ryan Thomas

Aug 15, 2025



Clifford Ryan Thomas 37 years old Clifford Ryan Thomas (Clippy, Bubs, Bubba), resident of Athol Idaho. Born to Janet and Cliff Thomas on May 24th, 1988, in San Luis Obispo California. Went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by his family that loved him so dearly.

Clifford moved to Missouri as a...

Duaine L Johnson

Duaine L Johnson

Aug 11, 2025

Duaine Lemoyne Johnson, a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, passed away in Post Falls, ID on August 11,2025 at the age of 93. He was born November 18, 1931 in Cando, North Dakota to parents Samuel F. Johnson and Ragnhild K. Fosaaen. 

Duaine grew up on a farm in Eagle Bend, Minnesota and was close to younger siblings...

Ayden William Rush

Ayden William Rush

Aug 10, 2025

Gone Too SoonAyden William Rush, 21, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away tragically in a car accident on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born on January 8, 2004, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to his mother, Candace Rush of Priest River, and father, Robert Hood of Athol.Ayden was engaged to his longtime girlfriend and best friend, Hannah Larson. Together, they...

Brother Maurice Mansfield

Brother Maurice Mansfield

Aug 3, 2025

Brother Maurice was born on January 9,1941 to Cecile and Elbridge Mansfield in Nashua, N.H.

He had a great desire for religious life and was professed into the Discalced Carmelite Friars on February 9,1965.



In the next years some of the Friars had a strong desire for a more secluded "Desert Community" Order - Hermits

of Mount Carmel. The first hermitage from this...

Michael Karl Parker

Michael Karl Parker

Jul 27, 2025

Michael Karl Parker, 35

Born to Michael Wayne Parker Sr. and Marla Louise Martenka on July 17, 1990 at Camp Pendleton in California, where he joined his big brother and best friend Matthew. Growing up, Michael enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, and duck hunting. Not too many years later, he was joined by his baby brother Markus. The three of them were...

Jasper Lee Blessing-Hull

Jasper Lee Blessing-Hull

Jul 24, 2025

Jasper passed away peacefully July 24, 2025 in Coeur D Alene, Idaho.

Jasper will be remembered for defying all the odds. He was joyful, and enjoyed all life had to offer. He had a dark sense of humor and was adventurous. He brightened every room he entered. He was loved by all who met him. He enjoyed so many things such...

Sharon Noack Lindquist

Sharon Noack Lindquist

Jul 22, 2025

Sharon Elsie (Hall) Noack-Lindquist died on July 22, 2025 in Spokane Valley, Washington. She was 90 years old.

Sharon was born on April 21, 1935 in Taber, Alberta, Canada to David Elmer Hall and Lillis (Birch) Hall. She was the fifth of six children. Sharon married Russell Lynn Noack on September 18, 1953 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Regina Marie Lind

Regina Marie Lind

Jul 21, 2025

Regina Marie Lind, born on October 29, 1960, in Goldendale, Washington, passed away on July 21, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene. A cherished member of her community and family, Regina's life was marked by love, friendship, and an unyielding spirit.

Regina graduated from Goldendale High School, laying the foundation for a life filled with learning and adventure. Her passions were manifold; she...

Bonnie Deemaris Carlson

Bonnie Deemaris Carlson

Jul 20, 2025

Bonnie D Thomson Carlson August 4, 1939 – July 20, 2025

Our dear sweet Bonnie went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 20, 2025.

She was born to Raymond and Evelyn Thomson in Winner, South Dakota. When she was 8 years old her family moved to the “wild” mountains of North Idaho to Cocolalla, and included many years...

Kenneth William Simpson

Kenneth William Simpson

Jul 14, 2025

Kenneth William Simpson, a beloved figure whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully at home in Hayden, Idaho on July 14, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 27, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, Kenneth grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the forests and mountains that would inspire...

Melanie "Buzzy" Bouldin

Melanie "Buzzy" Bouldin

Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Melanie "Buzzy" Bouldin

May 16, 1970 – July 13, 2025



Melanie Bouldin, lovingly known as “Buzzy,” passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Post Falls, ID. She was 55 years old.

Buzzy will be remembered most for her bright spirit, quick wit, and that unforgettable sarcastic sense of humor that brought joy and laughter to those lucky enough to...

Ronald E. Murphy

Ronald E. Murphy

Jul 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Ronald E. Murphy of Rathdrum, Idaho on July 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Ronald was born March 03, 1939, in Ventura, Ca. and lived in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Rathdrum areas with his family for over 59 years. Ronald met his beloved wife Charolyn Murphy in high school and...

Andrew Robert Gage

Andrew Robert Gage

Jul 10, 2025

Andrew Robert Gage, affectionately known as Drew or Moose, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 4, 1961, in Ipswich, England. His life journey was marked by kindness, warmth, and an ever-present sense of humor that brought joy to those fortunate enough to know him.

A graduate with a GED from Sacramento, California,...

Roy Eugene Mortensen

Roy Eugene Mortensen

Jul 5, 2025

Roy Eugene Mortensen, aged 75, peacefully departed this life on July 5, 2025, at his residence near Saint Maries, Idaho, after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 18, 1949, in Salem, Oregon, Roy exemplified a kind and humorous spirit throughout his life.

His education began in Aumsville, Oregon, where he started first grade, and he later attended schools...

Tanner Andrew Wiles

Tanner Andrew Wiles

Jul 2, 2025

Tanner Andrew Wiles

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Tanner Wiles. Tanner passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd. The cause of his death is still unknown. Tanner is survived by his mother Robin Wiles; Father, Paul Wiles, brother, Hunter Wiles and Kassandra Woodall, his niece, Kennedy Wiles and nephew, Sawyer Wiles, his aunt, Renee Street and cousin,...

Sarena Christine Harrison

Sarena Christine Harrison

Jun 29, 2025

Sarena Cristine Harrison, 42, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2025. Born to Paul and Sherry Munroe on June 2, 1983, Sarena was a quiet, gentle soul whose peaceful presence brought comfort and love to all who knew her.

Sarena spent her life caring for others. In her early career, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)...

Arthur "Art" LaMothe

Arthur "Art" LaMothe

Jun 28, 2025

Arthur “Art” LaMothe 1960–2025 June 28, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, grit, and a love for life lived wide open.

Born in Westfield in 1960, Art grew up working on his father’s dairy farm, he learned early on the value of hard work, responsibility, and showing up when it mattered most. Art especially loved tractor work — he felt right...

Judy Dewitt Walker

Judy Dewitt Walker

Jun 21, 2025

Judy DeWitt Walker, passed on June 21, 2025, at 93 years of age. Judy was born in Columbus, Georgia on October 26, 1931, to Mary Bellflowers. They moved to Atlanta, GA, at some point where they lived till Judy was 15 years old. 

Judy met her husband, Reid Walker in Atlanta while he was in an Army Training Center, learning deiseal...