Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

Gail Dean Grogan, 78, of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 17, 2023.

 

Gail was born on December 25th, 1944 to Lowell and Mabel Grogan. As a lifetime resident of Spirit Lake, he cherished his community and the beautiful surroundings it offered.

 

Gail had a deep passion for the outdoors and...

Dec 15, 2023

William (Bill) A. Millsap

Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Post Falls surrounded by family on December 15,2023. Born June 29, 1936, to William L. Millsap and Patricia A. Millsap. Bill will be rememberedas an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and impeccable friend to everyone he met.

Bill grew up farming and logging with his dad and brothers....

Dec 13, 2023

In loving memory of Grace Polzin, a cherished wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and abeloved great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.

Grace was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and her family. She peacefully passed onDecember 13, 2023, at the age of 84. Born and raised in Illinois, where she married and started...

Dec 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) A. Somers Jr, Major, USAF, Retired, of Hayden, ID, passed away December 7, 2023, atthe age of 87. Born August 6, 1936, in Oakville, CT, to Charles Somers Sr and Thelma (Smith) Somersof Bellmawr, NJ. Charles was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Joseph Somers. He is survivedby his loving wife of 53 years, Janice Somers, son...

Dec 7, 2023

Arlene Marjorie Schulte, "Margie" died December 7, 2023, peacefully at home.  She was born on August 1, 1934, in Milford, Connecticut to William and Arlene (Munson) Smith.  She was the daughter of a fire chief and grew up in Milford with her four brothers, Bob, Don, Johnny, and Jim.  She went to school K-12 in Milford and graduated from Milford...

Dec 6, 2023

Shirley Ann Luscher loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Wednesday evening, December 6th, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 77 due to complications related to Covid-19. She is survived by her husband, Norman, a brother, 4 children, 3 grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends who loved and cared for her dearly....

Dec 1, 2023

 

Andy R. Whitmire, Jr. of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho was born in Kermit, Texas on February 12, 1937, and passed away December 1, 2023 in Coeur d'Alene. Andy was raised in Napa, California, and in Arkansas. He retired to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho after 35 years with Kaiser Steel and Napa Pipe. He spent 30 years pursuing his passions, hunting, and fishing on...

Dec 1, 2023

Timothy (Tim) Michael Robson peacefully journeyed to the Great Fishing Hole in Heaven on December 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving wife, Jessica Robson, and sister, Mary Stretch, Tim found solace at home during his final moments.

Tim leaves behind a profound legacy of love and devotion. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Matthew Britton Meech, AKA “Beef,” was born April 21, 2001, in Loxahatchee, FL to Jeff and Maureen Meech.  He joined his big brothers Ryan, Justin, and John, and later became a fantastic big brother to Tressa. He attended school in Florida until the 3rd grade and then moved with his family to Idaho.  A tender-hearted, sensitive kid, even at a...

Nov 30, 2023

Nov 28, 2023

Collin Kyle Miller, 44Born in Spokane, WA September 20th, 1979, passed away on November 27th, 2023. Collin lovedhunting, camping, riding at his property in Cusick, working on his Falcon, and yard work on thetractor. His laugh was infectious. If you knew Collin, you knew his laugh. Collin loved classiccountry music, telling jokes, and making people laugh. He was a hard...

Nov 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Lynn Fullmer, a beloved resident of Liberty Lake, WA. Gary left this world on November 26, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in the very place he called home. Born on November 4, 1941, in Brawley, CA, Gary was the son of Oscar Carlile Fullmer and Nannie Bessie...

Nov 26, 2023

 

Kimberlee A. Atkins (Knoblich) of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on November 26th 2023.    She was born on December 22nd 1962, to JoAnn Knoblich (Hiatt), Hank Knoblich and her big brother Gary Knoblich, all of whom greeted her in Heaven.  She is survived by her younger brothers Travis Knoblich & Clinton Knoblich.    She was raised in Coeur...

Nov 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sharon Ann Sorenson

 January 31, 1958 – November 23, 2023

 

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Sorenson on November 23, 2023. Born in eastern Oregon on January 31, 1958, Sharon lived a life filled with purpose and dedication to both her community and loved ones. Sharon, a local...

Nov 20, 2023

John Charles Little, passed away peacefully, on November 20th 2023, tobe with his wife, Maureen.

John was born April 15th, 1943, in Tulsa Oklahoma, to Pauline andWilliam (Charlie) Little. From an early age, he was an avid sports fan, buthis passion was baseball. Listening on the radio to the then BrooklynDodgers, he followed them with their move to Los Angeles,...

Nov 18, 2023

Edwin James Corey, aged 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Coeur d Alene,ID, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a life well-lived. The eldest son of Edwin RoyCorey and Fannie Corey, Ed was born on May 16, 1944, in the town of Derby, Connecticut. Ed's journeywas filled with purpose and tradition.

Ed...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Warren Lynn Longden, age 75, passed into the arms of his Loving Savior at homein Spirit Lake, Idaho, on the early morning of November 15, 2023, surrounded by his belovedfamily. Warren had suffered a six-month-long, extremely painful, and debilitatingbattle with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

Warren was born December 8, 1947, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to SalvationArmy Officers, William “Les”...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Clifford Michael Swindle

May 25, 1956 - November 12, 2023

Athol, ID

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cliff, who left this world on Sunday, November 12, 2023, after a hard fight with cancer. He was surrounded by love in his final moments with his family at his side.

Cliff is...

Nov 11, 2023

Nicole “Nicky” Ann Allison of Coeur d Alene, Idaho passed away on Saturday, November 11th , 2023, at Guardian Angel Homes Assisted Living Center in Post Falls, Idaho. She was 83 years old.She was born on January 15, 1940, in Indiana to Maxine and Dan Paul. She is survived by her husband Al Allison, her previous husband Frank Dandridge, her...

Nov 11, 2023

 

  Charlotte Anne Ruesch (née Curtis)April 2, 1944 - November 11, 2023

Surrounded by her loved ones, Charlotte Anne Ruesch passed away peacefully in her home in Hauser Lake, ID, on November 11, 2023.

Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Don Ruesch, and her loving children: Deborah Ruesch Pumarejo and her husband Jabriel, Patricia Ruesch Grogan and her...