Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Stephen Warren Jerald
May 31, 2023
Our beloved Stephen W. Jerald entered into the arms of Jesus on May 31, 2023. He was born in Clarkston, WA but traveled to many places during his life including Oregon, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Peru for work, life, and love. He ended up back in Post Falls, ID in most recent years where his kids and various family were...
David Martin Fister
May 21, 2023
David Martin Fister, 83, was called home by Jesus on May 21, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 3, 1939, to Edwin Fister and Helen Cook Fister. He joined an older sister, Grace Goodwater and an older brother, Edward Fister, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by both parents. He grew up in Spring...
Mary Theresa Marchesseault
May 18, 2023
Marchesseault, Mary T. (Casey), 96, died peacefully at Orchid Ridge Senior Living Community in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on May 18, 2023, with family at her bedside. Born on January 27, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph and Eileen Casey. She grew up in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. She graduated as the Valedictorian of her 1944 North Kingstown High School...
Ricky Curtis Beebe
May 17, 2023
Ricky Curtis Beebe was born on February 15, 1962 in Vancouver, Washington to the late Robert K. and Claudia Leora Beebe. He was the second of six children, which includes the late Yancy, his brother, Craig, and his sisters, Beatrice, Bernita, and Claudina. Ricky attended Amboy Elementary School then Battle Ground High School where he graduated. Ricky's first job had...
Arthur Linn Broadsword
May 16, 2023
Arthur Linn Broadsword has passed away at the age of 80 years old. He was born on March 10th, 1943 to Margaret Ann Gray and William Strout Broadsword. He passed away on May 16th, 2023 at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.
He was married to Elizabeth May Calkins and is survived by his children Teresa Ann Broadsword, Gary Lynn...
Arthur Lynn Broadsword
May 16, 2023
Arthur Lynn Broadsword passed away, May 16, 2023, at the age of 80 years old. He was born on March 10, 1943 to Margaret Ann Gray and William Strout Broadsword. He was married to Elizabeth May Calkins and is survived by his children Teresa Ann Broadsword, Gary Lynn Broadsword Lisa Marie Broadsword, and Jeff Alan Broadsword. As well as his...
Daniel Scott Blattner
May 15, 2023
Daniel Scott Blattner, age 59 of Coeur D’Alene, ID died suddenly of a heart attack on May 15, 2023. Scott, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Nampa, ID on April 22, 1964, to Jerry D Blattner and Marilyn Kay Blattner. Scott and his sister Julie were raised in beautiful McCall, ID. Growing up he attended...
Louella Jean Johnson
May 12, 2023
Louella Jean Johnson, 69 Louella Jean Johnson “69” went home to heaven with her family at her side on May 12, 2023. Born Aug. 17, 1953 in Bonners Ferry, ID to Otha Hawkes and Mary Eugenia Mathis where she lived til she was about 13 years old, then moving with her family to Kingston, AR. She then moved to Clarkston,...
Barbara Ann Wiswall
May 12, 2023
Barbara Ann Wiswall, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her home near Harrison, Idaho on Friday, May 12th, 2023, from long term health conditions. Barbara was born to parents Donald and Leta Bonser at East Stroudsburg hospital. She graduated from Pocono Mt Sr High School and spent her early sales career in Pennsylvania later moving to...
Tom Shaw
May 8, 2023
Tom was fine as frog hair. “That’s mighty fine.” He escaped the Silver Valley on May 8, 2023 at the age of 85. Having lived much longer than he expected and much longer than he said he deserved. Tom wasn’t afraid to share his opinion, although sometimes rude or inappropriate. He liked to tell people where to “stick it” and...
Donald Lee Wilson Jr.
May 8, 2023
Donald Lee Wilson Jr. 1955 - 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Lee "Don or Donnie" Wilson Jr. announces his passing on May 8, 2023 after a short battle with liver cancer. His loving wife Deanna and daughter Kaylee were there as he took his last breath. Donald was born on May 28, 1955 in...
Janet Sue Howard
May 4, 2023
Janet Sue Howard (Wilkinson), departed this world peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2023 in Post Falls Idaho. She was born November 3, 1949 in Jacksonville Florida to Edwin Wilkinson and Frances Vivian McQuiddy. She lived the majority of her life in Jacksonville where she was married to Charles Thomas Amato and had three children Ronald, Rebecca and James....
Donna Lucille Schober
May 4, 2023
Donne Lucille Schober 79 years old Donna was born in Martinez, California on April 21, 1944. She was the youngest daughter of Richard and Lucille Hampton. She was raised in Richmond, California and graduated from Richmond Union High School (Go Oilers) in 1962. She loved school and had many friends there. Donna was a loving and generous person, and she...
Sheldon Michael Phelan
May 4, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Sheldon Michael Phelan of Dalton Gardens, ID on Thursday May 4th, 2023 to a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born in Billings Montana on August 17th, 1993 to Michael Phelan and Cheryl Langton. Sheldon leaves behind his wife, Chelsea Anderson, and their four children; Davian Anderson, Carsyn Phelan, Lincoln Phelan, and Jameson...
Christina Ann Mann
May 3, 2023
Christina Mann, 70 Christina (Chris) Ann Mann, 70, long time resident of Coeur d’ Alene, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House. She was born on June 6, 1952 in Caldwell, Idaho to Gerald and Helen (Walker) Taylor. Chris grew up in Caldwell attending her first school in a two room school her mother had...
Merwin Robert Severtson Jr.
Apr 30, 2023
Merwin Robert Severtson, Jr. 72, of Coeur d Alene, ID, passed away of natural causes on April 30th, 2023, in Post Falls, ID. Merwin was born in Great Falls, MT to Merwin and Frances Severtson, on December 28th, 1950. He graduated in 1970 from Fontana High School in Fontana, CA. After graduation, he earned a Heavy Equipment Operators certification from...
Barbara Kaye Christian
Apr 29, 2023
Barbara Kaye Christian, 80, went home to be with Jesus on April 29, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where she lived happily amongst cherished family and friends. Barbara was a spunky and bold yet compassionate and kind soul. She maintained a lively and spirited demeanor throughout her vibrant 80 years of life. Barbara's presence was deeply cherished, and it is...
Clayton Leo Craig
Apr 20, 2023
Clayton L. Craig 87 Clayton (Clay) Leo Craig went to be with the Lord on Thursday April 20, 2023. He was born April 9, 1936 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Growing up Clay took various jobs to help supplement his family’s income. After finishing high school, he pursued a career as an Optician in Colorado...
Joanne Verda Dawson
Apr 16, 2023
Honoring The Life of Joanne Verda Dawson Joanne peacefully went to be with her lord and savior on April 16th. 2023 at the age of 85. Joanne was born in Kent Michigan on Nov. 30th. 1937. Joanne met and married her one true love, Gene “Gino” Dawson, and they were married for a wonderful 46yrs. Before he passed in 2005....
Denise Marie Hanrahan
Apr 11, 2023
Denise Marie Hanrahan September 4, 1968 - April 11, 2023 Denise Marie Hanrahan, 54, of Post Falls, Idaho died unexpectedly on April 11, 2023, of mental health illness. Denise was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, the daughter of Bertrand Mitchell and Phyllis Ashey, husband to Kevin Hanrahan, and mother to Erin Hanrahan. Denise got her bachelor of science degree with a...