Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Seth Jason Blain
Mar 16, 2023
Our beloved son, Seth Jason Blain, departed this existence on March 16, 2023, after 12 years of exploration, learning, and teaching. He expanded the understanding and curiosity of all who met him. His skill in programming and knowledge of science were only rivaled by his comprehension of the futile nature of the human condition and his love for what lies...
Gayle Marie Goodsen
Mar 14, 2023
Gayle Marie Goodsen (Person), 82, Hayden, Idaho passed on March 14, 2023 at Hospice of North Idaho. She recently became very ill and was received into the arms of our Lord. She will be missed by all. Memory Eternal! Gayle was born on July 6, 1940 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. She was born to John and Gertrude Person (Anderson). She...
Bob Vaden
Mar 13, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Bob. Bob was a beloved husband to Lisa, father to Chris (Rhonda), daughter Johna and grandchildren Cross, Jada, and Boo. Bob is survived by brother Lee (Kelly) Vaden and sisters Sophie Herbstreit and Peggy Vaden Edmonds; and was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Minerva Vaden...
Ted Toll
Mar 7, 2023
Ted has gone Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ted was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ileta, his mother Irene and father Henry. Ted leaves behind his daughter Lisa (Travis) Carey, three grandchildren: Aaron (Keisha) Thulon, Tyler Carey, Taylor Carey and one great-grandson, Joshua Thulon, his sister Kathy (Delbert) Hoyt, nephews Kris (Veronica) Hoyt,...
Eric Sean Bartlett
Mar 5, 2023
Eric Sean Bartlett of Athol, Idaho passed away on March 5, 2023, at the age of 60, with his family by his side at Kootenai Hospital, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from unexpected sudden cardiac arrest. He was born at Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, California to Harold and Darlene Bartlett, who have passed. Eric grew up in Pacific Grove, California, and graduated...
Gary Joseph True
Mar 5, 2023
Gary Joseph True passed away on March 5th, 2023. He was 69 years old. Gary was born in Inglewood, California on January 16th, 1954, to Warren and Irene True. Growing up in Southern California, Gary enjoyed the sun and the surf. He was most at home on the sand. Gary graduated from Inglewood High in 1972 and it was there...
Samuel Leroy Jarvis
Mar 1, 2023
Samuel Leroy Jarvis, age 82 from Spirit Lake Idaho passed away on March 1, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Sam was born October 5, 1940 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID to Harry Moore Jarvis and Marjorie Jean Jarvis (Loper). Samuel grew up on Idaho Hill with his grandparents, aunts and uncle. Samuel served in the United States...
Amanda Marie Singer
Feb 24, 2023
Our beloved Daughter, mother, wife, sister, granddaughter, friend Amanda Marie Singer left this world unexpectedly on Feb. 24th 2023, just two days shy of her 30th birthday. Born in Bridgeton N.J. On Feb. 26, 1993. She was shortly thereafter adopted by Kim and Nanette Day who welcomed her into their home in Idaho Falls ID. She was a beautiful baby...
Riley Dwayne Franks Ii
Feb 23, 2023
Riley “Budman” Dwayne Franks II, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho formally of Escondido, California passed away on February 23, 2023 in the comfort of his home in Post Falls. At this time there will not be a funeral service. Bud had requested to be cremated, and his ashes spread off the Washington coastline where his parent’s ashes were spread. This will take place when...
Aldon Dale Meador
Feb 22, 2023
Aldon Dale Meador, age 71, of Spokane, passed away February 22nd, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born in Orofino, Idaho on January 12th 1952. He enlisted in the army and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service during the Vietnam War. Dale graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts. He worked...
Nicholas Howard Ludwig
Feb 21, 2023
Nicholas “Nicko” Howard Ludwig, 12, of Post Falls, Idaho, went home to be with our Father in Heaven on February 21st, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Kirkland, Washington on June 15th, 2010. He was the third child of Matthew Robert Ludwig and Tessa Marie Ludwig (Genatone). After spending five years in Stanwood and attending Cedar Home Elementary,...
Dora Christine Jacobs
Feb 18, 2023
Dora Christine Flint Cox Jacobs passed away Saturday February 18, 2023, at her home in Rathdrum, Idaho. Christine was born June 4, 1947, in Rexburg, Idaho, daughter of Frank H Flint and Elda M Moon. She grew up in the Egin, Idaho area on her Grandparents farm. She attended South Fremont High School graduating class of 1965. In 1971 Christine...
Larry G Bach
Feb 15, 2023
Larry (Bubba) Bach Family man, mountain lover and poet. Born in Texas, Bubba joined the navy after high school and served on USS Henry Tucker during the Vietnam War. After he came out of the navy, he completed a degree in English Literature in Long Beach using the GI Bill. After this he moved to Colorado, where he met Kit,...
Marilyn Joyce Cooper
Feb 11, 2023
Marilyn Joyce Cooper, 86 of Hayden, ID passed away peacefully at North Idaho Hospice after a brief illness on February 11, 2023. Marilyn was born to Karl J Eckman and Bessie Bell (Willard) Eckman on October 9, 1936, in Pennsylvania. At the age of 15, Marilyn married Ronald Harvey and welcomed her first son Michael. The marriage ended in 1954....
James Gene Hall
Feb 9, 2023
James Gene Hall, 68 of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed away on February 9 th , 2023 at home from Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease. Jim was born Sept. 30 th , 1954 in Burlington, Washington to Gene K. Hall and LoraLie (Fitzgerald) Hall. His parents preceded him in death. He grew up in Toutle, Washington where he graduated in 1972. He was...
Allan Donald Fonken
Feb 7, 2023
Allan D. Fonken of Hayden, Idaho passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 81, with his children by his side. He was born February 28, 1941 to Doretta A. (Koch) and John W. Fonken in Manning, Iowa. Al grew up on his family’s farm and graduated from Manning High School. He then graduated with a degree in...
Louise Miskey
Feb 5, 2023
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Louise Miskey of Post Falls, Idaho passed away February 5th, 2023. She was born to Francelina and Joseph Souza, in Fall River, Massachusetts, on January 21st, 1933. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Her great grandson, Oliver, was the light of her life. For work, she spent her time caregiving...
Jane Shawen
Feb 4, 2023
Jane Wagstaff Shawen passed away peacefully at her home with family at her bedside after a prolonged illness. Jane was born on March 29, 1942, in Havre, Montana to George and Laura Wagstaff. She waited in the delivery room patiently sucking her thumb for over two hours for her twin sister Joan to arrive. The doctor told Jane's mother that...
Candi Ray Christensen
Feb 2, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Candi Ray Christensen (Bird), 40, of Post Falls, Idaho, who passed away on February 2, 2023. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on September 20, 1982. She was the second child of Kenneth Ray Christensen and Pamela Mitchell (Long). She grew up in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School in...