Obituaries

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

Louella Jean Johnson

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Daniel Lewis Young

Daniel Lewis Young

Apr 9, 2023

Daniel Lewis Young, 74, of Eureka, Montana passed away Sunday, April 9 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lewis was born August 3, 1948 to Gladys and Woodrow Young in Missouri. Lewis’s lifelong passion for the outdoors began as a child hunting and fishing in the Ozarks. He met his wife, Lynda, in grade school in Republic, Missouri. They married in 1968....

Michele Lynn Mossuto

Michele Lynn Mossuto

Apr 5, 2023

Michele Lynn Mossuto, born September 8th 1993, born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 29 years old in Orange County, Orlando, Florida. She was born to father, Michael Aaron Mossuto and mother, Paula Lynn Savage at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Michele...

Randy Lee Rubringer Jr.

Randy Lee Rubringer Jr.

Apr 5, 2023

Randy Lee Rubringer Jr, 50 On April 5th, 2023, Randy Rubringer Jr (Little Randy), beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away at a young age of 50. He was born on May 20th, 1972, in Coeur d’Alene, ID to Randy Sr and Carol Jean Rubringer. He is survived by his parents, his brother Chad Rubringer, and numerous aunts,...

Beverly Lynn Dewitt

Beverly Lynn Dewitt

Apr 4, 2023

Beverly "Lynn" DeWitt of Post Falls died April 4, 2023 surrounded by her large close family. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 15, 1940 and was the only daughter of Jacob and Melva Klos. As a child, Lynn loved horses, dancing and spending time on the family farm. She married Larry Dean DeWitt in 1958 and followed...

Wayne Robert Turple

Wayne Robert Turple

Apr 3, 2023

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Wayne Robert Turple, on April 3rd, 2023. Wayne passed away at his home in Rathdrum, ID with his spouse and best friend, Rebecca, by his side. Wayne was born at Nelm's hospital in Snoqualmie, Washington on December 26, 1957. Wayne spent most of his life growing up in the Snoqualmie Valley....

Terri Ann Shovald

Terri Ann Shovald

Apr 2, 2023

Terri Ann Kovacich-Shovald, 62 devoted mother and loving wife passed away on April 2, 2023 at the Schneidmiller hospice house following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of life will be held at Bell Tower Funeral Home 3398 E. Jenalan Ave, Post Falls ID on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Deacon Chris Stewart of...

Jerry Leroy Marlow

Jerry Leroy Marlow

Apr 2, 2023

Jerry Marlow, 87, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away at home on Sunday April 2, 2023. Born December 9, 1935, in Spokane, Washington, he was the son of the late Alfred and Florence Marlow. He was also preceded by his son, Bradley, and his brother Gary. Jerry was a 1955 graduate of Lindbergh High School and after graduation he joined...