Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Nicholas Cooper Kekoa McDaniel
Oct 22, 2023
Nicholas McDaniel (36), a police officer who helped change the world left us too soon on October 22, 2023. Nick was born December 7, 1986 in Hilo, Hawai’i. He spent all of his adult life in law enforcement doing what he loved. Nick joined the Hawai’i Police Department on February 1, 2011. Following the Academy and field training, he was...
Vivian Bernice Slaughter
Oct 19, 2023
Vivian Bernice Slaughter – Vicky 12-7-1925 to 10-10-2023
Born to Walter and Dolly Sherrill in Emmett, Idaho. She was the middle child in a family of 9 children. She outlived them all. Even though at the very young age of 9 she was burned over most of her body by an exploding kerosene lantern she was trying to light...
Herbert Dean Huseland Sr.
Oct 18, 2023
HERB HUSELAND 1938-1941
Herbert Dean Huseland was born on March 23, 1938, in Foster, Washington. His parents Amos Huseland and Nina Barton met at the South Fork Grange near Colville. Nina was the teacher at a nearby one-room school and Amos lived and worked on the Grace Ranch. The married couple had Stan, born in Chewelah, and then Herb,...
Paul Anthony Brand
Oct 15, 2023
Paul Anthony Brand, 66, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, joined his heavenly family in the late hours of October 15, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Paul was a loving and compassionate individual, who touched the lives of many during his time on earth.
Paul was born on August 31, 1957, in Minot, North Dakota, to William W. and Gladys Brand....
Gary William Rose
Oct 14, 2023
Gary was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and had stayed close to the area his entire life.
Throughout his years of different labor filled jobs, it became obvious that his true passion for welding would give him great joy.
CXT was the job that lead him to his welding passion. Many friends and great stories come from his years...
John King
Oct 14, 2023
Kenneth John King, 74, unexpectedly passed away Saturday evening October 14, 2023 as a result of a vehicular accident.
John was born November 4, 1948 in Twin Falls Idaho to Mitchell and Ada King. He spent most of his life in Spokane, WA where he graduated from West Valley High School in 1967. He was senior class president...
Gale Young Berner
Oct 7, 2023
Gale Y. Berner, loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and sister, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 87. She left this world peacefully under the care of the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after battling several chronic issues. Gale was born on November 30, 1935, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Vera and Columbus Young,...
Kim Dee Walker
Oct 5, 2023
Kim Walker, 65, passed away October 5th, 2023, after an heroic three-year battle with cancer.
Kim was born in Spokane to Kaye and Shirley Walker, and was a happy, intelligent and rambunctious child. His father was a PGA golf professional, and Kim received his first set of golf clubs when he was 5 years old. This was at the...
Diane Marie Bowman
Oct 5, 2023
Diane Marie Bowman, 58, passed away suddenly in Chilco, Idaho.
Diane was born November 20, 1964 in Thousand Oaks , CA to Arthur and Marie Trenkle.
She enjoyed the many friends she made while attending both North Idaho College and University of Idaho where she frequently appeared on The Dean’s List. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. However, Diane’s...
Linda Louise Tappa
Oct 3, 2023
Linda Tappa entered eternity on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, where she joined her Heavenly Father in His glorious kingdom. Linda Louise Holmes was born on December 11,1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents, Robert and Janet Holmes. She was the youngest of four siblings–Jack, Jim, and Nancy. Linda was blessed to gain Susan, Barbara and Georgia as sisters following Janet’s second...
Matthew Robert Peterson
Sep 13, 2023
Matthew Robert Peterson, age 51, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on September 13, 2023. Matthew was born May 13, 1972, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Sandra Sue (née Morton) and Robert Milton Peterson. Matt attended school in Rathdrum, Idaho, and later served in the Army National Guard before and during Desert Storm. He was a passionate patriot.
He married...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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