Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Rayven Scott Oleson, a free and loving spirit, passed away in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on February 26, 2024. Rayven was an extraordinary man whose love for life, his kindness, and gentle nature will forever be remembered.



Rayven was born on a Monday, January 12th, 1998 in Renton, Washington. It was in Washington that he made many lasting memories and friendships,...

Feb 24, 2024

Edward James Fisher, 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family following a recent diagnosis and rapid progression of acute myeloid leukemia.

Despite having also battled Parkinson’s for the last five years, Ed remained true to himself to the very end, forever humorous, a committed husband, father, and grandpa, and a fast...

Feb 21, 2024

Our dear mother, Betty Marie (Wolfe) Beltz, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of90, after several months of declining health; even so, she was in good spirits to the end. Shewas born June 6, 1933, in Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and WanetaWolfe. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee....

Feb 20, 2024

 Mike Jarrett died on February 20, 2024 at his home in Post Falls. He was born November 24, 1963 to Don and Pat Jarrett at Ramey AFB in Puerto Rico.   Mike grew up in central and northern Idaho and Spokane before moving to Post Falls, Idaho while in high school. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1982...

Feb 16, 2024

FARNWORTH, Iona Mae (Purcell)

Passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born in McCloud, California in 1926. Iona graduated from McCloud High School where she was a member of CSF. She later moved to Sacramento to work for Anglo-California National Bank. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Feb 14, 2024

Audrey Straub Schertz passed away on February 14, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born in Whitefish, Montana and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was the oldest of four children in the Evenson family.

Audrey was attending trade school at Spokane Community College when she met Jack Straub. They married in 1958. They built their first house and had...

Feb 12, 2024

Doris (Lorraine) Tipke, 97, from Hayden, Idaho passed peacefully on February 12, 2024, just shy of her 98th 

birthday. Lorraine was born February 15, 1926, to Lillie and Charles West in Wilder, Idaho. Lorraine grew up in 

Hayden Lake, Idaho, married Walt Tipke on June 22, 1942, and raised their family in Hayden. Lorraine worked as 

a seamstress out of her home doing alterations...

Feb 9, 2024

James Lelin Lemm passed away February 9th, 2024, in his sleep at 87. James was best known by his nickname Jim Sr. Sr was living comfortably in an assisted living home in Post Falls with Ruth. He is survived by Ruth his wife of 70 years and children Kathy, Lynda and Jimmy with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 



James and Ruth are...

Feb 8, 2024

Linda L. (Fairweather) Folk passed away on February 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her husband, of 60 years, James Folk, her daughter, Ronda Mein and Rick Bogar.  

She was born January 28, 1942, to Warren and Clarice Fairweather in Wallace, Idaho. She later moved to Republic, Washington and stayed with her grandparents, Gus and Alice Yenter. Her family moved...

Feb 7, 2024

 Janet Grace Schlosser McNulty of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the age of 80 in the presence of her loving family.

Janet was born in Bloomington, Illinois in 1943 to Gene and Aubin Schlosser. She grew up in the small town of LeRoy, Illinois, the eldest sibling of three sisters (Janet, Karen, and Terri)...

Feb 2, 2024

LaVeda Marie Davis was born on November 21, 1943.  She was an avid oil painter who used the beauty of nature to inspire her in her paintings.  She was a devoted Christian, who often sang in the choir of her church as a young girl and woman.  She loved butterflies, the ocean, and being with her family.  She was a...

Feb 1, 2024

Edith Lorine Erickson Clegg, of Spokane, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 96 and was surrounded by her family.

Edith was born in 1927 to Mandle and Amanda Gutches Erickson in Moscow, Idaho.  She had 3 sisters, 1 brother, and 2 half-brothers and they grew up during the depression.  She came from a very musical family...

Jan 31, 2024

Glenn C. Birch passed away on January 31, 2024, in Spokane, WA, after bravely battling health challenges. He was born on August 12, 1937, in Rigby, Idaho. Glenn's passing is mourned by his loving family and friends, but brings solace knowing he is now free from pain and reunited with his beloved wife of 60 years.

Glenn's life was characterized by...

Jan 30, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

John Neal Rader, 79, passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 in Rathdrum, Idaho. John was born on July 21st, 1944 in Jackson, California to Marguerite Olive Hatler and Samuel Cornelius Rader. John graduated in 1961 from South Lake Tahoe High School. He moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1969 and purchased a cattle ranch to embrace...

Jan 18, 2024

Rosalie Kay Storment (nee: Bishop), 80, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on January 18, 2024 at Petersen House in Hayden. 



She was born to John and Lorraine Bishop of Twin Falls on March 21, 1943 in Portland, Oregon. Early on, the family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho.



She graduated from the University of Idaho in Music, and often sang for churches...

Jan 14, 2024

 

Carol JoAnn Forsyth was born December 20, 1952, the second daughter of John and Agnes Forsyth, following the birth of her sister Jannette I. Forsyth (Taylor) who was born December 20, 1951.  Carol's younger brother, Robert A. Forsyth was born April 17, 1956.

Carol's hobbies consisted of Tri-cam Painting, cross stitching, and other crafts which required fine detailed work. ...

Jan 12, 2024

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Jan 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Morrow Parke Shields, born Tammy Marie Morrow on December 11, 1957 in Anaconda Montana. She unexpectedly left this world on January 9, 2024, a date that will forever be etched in our memories, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Tammy began grammar school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and later...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert (Bob) G. Berry passed away on January 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Christina, andhis five children (Stephen, Angela, Jason, Colleen, and Matthew), as well as his sister, Kathy. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren plus three great-grandchildren.

Bob passed away in his home in Hayden, Idaho and will be laid to rest at the Washington...