Obituaries

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

Eric Michael Stolley

Eric Michael Stolley

Sep 6, 2023

Eric Michael Stolley, beloved son, brother, father and friend, of the Coeur d' Alene, has passed away on September 6, 2023. He was 43 years old. Eric was born on February 3, 1980, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and he was the loving son of Coleen (Whiteman) Moore and Mike Stolley.Eric had a diverse career that showcased his dedication and...

Ted Lindquist

Ted Lindquist

Sep 1, 2023

Ted Lindquist, 67 of Post Falls Idaho passed away September 1, 2023.Ted was born in Missoula, MT to Chester and Evelyn (Tabish) Lindquist on April 29, 1956. Ted graduatedfrom Post Falls High School in 1974 where he enjoyed playing in multiple sports but especially football.Ted was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt with his step dad and brothers but...

Judy Foster

Judy Foster

Sep 1, 2023

Judy Ann Foster passed unexpectedly at her home in Spirit Lake, Idaho on September 1, 2023 at the age of 50. 

Judy was born on May 25, 1973 to Robert and Carolyn Foss in Kalispell, Montana.  During her time growing up she lived in several different places, including Missoula, Montana and the Spokane, Washington area.  After high school she attended...

Jerry Mercier

Jerry Mercier

Aug 31, 2023

Jerry Mercier passed away on August 31. 2023 at the age of 82. Born on November 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Florence Mercier (Maas). Jerry's life was a quiet and simple one. He peacefully left this world after a battle with cancer in his home under hospice care.

Jerry met the love of his life and wife...

Susan Bourbon

Susan Bourbon

Aug 26, 2023

Susan Bourbon, 71, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away in Hospice of North Idaho on 26 August 2023. She was born to parents William and Virginia (Tomlin) Yachechak, in New Jersey.

Her teenage and early adult years were spent in Smithtown and Long Island NY surrounds. She studied at Suffolk Community College and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree....

Deanna Kastorff

Deanna Kastorff

Aug 25, 2023

 

Deanna Lou (Dee/Nino) Kastorff, 82, of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 in her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Stoneridge Community Room on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Dee was born in Wichita, Kansas to Mona (Marie) and Louis Thompson on November 3, 1940. She was adopted by her...

Edwin Gren

Edwin Gren

Aug 25, 2023

 

Edwin “Ed” Howard Gren passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2023 at age 62.Ed was born on December 18, 1960 in Fontana, California to John Edward and Barbara LucilleGren. He attended grade school in Riverside, California. According to his father, his intelligencebecame apparent very quickly. By the time he was in 5 th grade, he had read every book...

Jennifer Michelle Hutchinson

Jennifer Michelle Hutchinson

Aug 22, 2023

 

Jennifer Michelle Hutchinson died on August 22, 2023, at the age of 40 years old in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Jennifer was born November 22, 1982, in Fountain Valley, California to Howard and Susan Maros.

Jennifer Moved to Idaho in 2009. In 2011 she married Joshua Hutchinson and a few years later she completed her BA degree in Social Work.

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James Philip Gingrich

James Philip Gingrich

Aug 20, 2023

James (Jim) Gingrich, 52, unexpectedly passed away on August 20, 2023. Born a true Idaho boy on June 15, 1971 to Margaret Ann (Salter) Brookhart and Archie Gingrich in Lewiston, Idaho, he spent his childhood how a childhood should be spent. There was playing in the streets of Culdesac, where he lived his entire childhood, and of course he was...

Lucas Richard Fahey

Lucas Richard Fahey

Aug 10, 2023

Lucas Richard Fahey (a.k.a. Dad, Luke, Uncle Lukey), May 12, 1982, to August 10, 2023, 41 years old, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

On August 10, 2023, Lucas entered heaven the way he lived his life. While it was unexpected, he had a great day, felt the wind on his skin, didn’t hold back, rode into the moonlight, and gained his...

Barbara L Ekholm

Barbara L Ekholm

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara L Ekholm, a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, and mother, passed away on August 7, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments. Born on September 20, 1946, Barbara lived a life filled with kindness, selflessness, and laughter.Barbara's career primarily revolved around her role as a homemaker, caring for her family with unwavering devotion. However, later in...

Gail Lynn Bendickson

Gail Lynn Bendickson

Aug 3, 2023

 

Gail Lynn Bendickson, 74 of Post Falls, Idaho left this life to be with her heavenly father on August 3, 2023.  Gail was born in Santa Monica, California to Edward G. Gesick and Melba (Cain) on February 9, 1949.  Gail devoted her life to loving the lord and spreading his word.     She attended schools in Whittier, California and...

Douglas Wayne McCall

Douglas Wayne McCall

Aug 3, 2023

 

Sergeant Douglas Wayne McCall passed away August 3, 2023 in Coeur D' alene, Idaho.  He was born in Porland, Oregon March 9, 1980.  He retired in the Philippines and lived there for the last 5 years.   Doug was never married not for lack of trying but he never found the "one" and he never had any children.  ...

Charline Louise Tillotson

Charline Louise Tillotson

Jul 29, 2023

 

Charline Louise Tillotson, 80, of Post Falls, Idaho unexpectedly passed away on July 29, 2023.  She began her beautiful life on January 22, 1943, being born to Louis and Regina Feucht in Cottonwood Idaho, who preceded her in death.  Charline graduated from Mullan High School in 1961 and was first married to Dennis Ward with whom she had two...

Beverly Blythe Klein

Beverly Blythe Klein

Jul 25, 2023

Beverly Blythe Klein of Medimont, Idaho passed away on July 25, 2023. She was born November 10, 1932 in Kellogg Idaho to Elmer Thompson and Violet Moe Thompson. Beverly was raised and lived her entire life on the family homestead in Medimont Idaho.She was married to Floyd, who she went to school with, they would've been married 73 years this...

Frances Maxine Lewis

Frances Maxine Lewis

Jul 24, 2023

Frances Maxine Lewis passed away July 24, 2023 due to heart complications. Frances was born on June4, 1945. Originally from Ohio, she moved to California where she and her family lived during herworking years. For over 30 years, Frances worked in the insurance industry as a claims professional.Her career allowed her to combine her intellectual skills and caring and compassion...

Terrence Mitchell "Mitch" Walsh

Terrence Mitchell "Mitch" Walsh

Jul 22, 2023

Terrence Mitchell, “Mitch”, Walsh; 30 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, born May 24th, 1993, in Yakima, Washington, passed away on the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023. Mitch was the youngest of three sons born to Terrence B. and Donda (Brown) Walsh.

Mitch was a skillful welder and used metal to create and invent.  He was intelligent, had a big heart...