Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
William Edward Power
Jul 20, 2022
William Power Obituary William Power, 93 of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed away on July 20, 2022 in a tragic motorcycle accident while accompanied by his dear friend Janette Wolfe. William was born on March 23, 1929 in Los Angeles to William Power and Edna Gibson. William served for the United States Navy in World War II and later served for...
Jeannette Lodice Wolfe
Jul 20, 2022
Jeannette Wolfe; 63 Jeannette “Nette” Lodice Wolfe, 63 of Hayden left this world on July 20th 2022 alongside William “Pa” Power while returning from their last motorcycle adventure. Jeannette was born July 29, 1958, in Tacoma, WA to Barbara and Royce Woodward. She grew up in western Washington and eventually made her way to northern Idaho where she resided the...
Rita Gay Scranton
Jul 19, 2022
Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Rita G. Scranton, 57, of Spirit Lake, Idaho peacefully passed away on July 19, 2022. Rita was born on July 10, 1965; the daughter of Cletus and Pauline (Burton) Trueblood. Rita grew up in Burley, Idaho as well as Indianapolis, Indiana. In her earlier years, she loved serving people as a waitress. Being the...
Kenny Lund
Jul 19, 2022
Kenneth Andrew Lund was born February 17, 1945 in Port Gamble, Washington. After serving two tours of duty as a Marine In Vietnam he returned to the States In 1969. Making his home in California he trained to be a heavy equipment mechanic working during the day & going to school at night. When he completed his studies, he moved...
Carrie Katherine Rockwell Carter
Jul 18, 2022
Carrie Katherine Rockwell Carter May 20, 1972 – July 18, 2022 Our beloved Carrie left this world and passed away peacefully at home in Post Falls, Idaho. Carrie was born in American Fork, Utah and was the 5th child out of 6 siblings. She had always been a free-spirited person, and lived life to the fullest!! She came into this...
Peggy May Simmons
Jul 17, 2022
Peggy May Simmons, known as Meme, 88, born on the 5th of April, 1934 to David Lindsay and Jessie Lindsay (Robinson). Meme lived with her daughter Amber for 25 years in both Ukiah, CA and CDA/Post Falls, ID. She was born in Vera, TX and died at her home in Post Falls, ID. Peggy grew up in the Bay area...
Joseph Walter Collogan
Jul 15, 2022
Joe Collogan, 85, Post Falls, Idaho (former long-time resident of Libby, MT) died peacefully on July 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Joe was born in Troy, MT on December 30, 1936 to Joseph Patrick Collogan and Clara Cripe Collogan. He grew up in Troy and, after a stint in the Navy, graduated from the University of Montana. Joe was married...
Marlys Ann Tibbitts
Jul 15, 2022
Marlys A. Tibbitts, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away on July 15, 2022 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Marlys was born in Breckenridge, MN to Alfred and Arlene (Olson) Haugen on December 13, 1951. Marlys grew up on her family farm near McLeod, ND. She attended the Sheyenne Township Central School in a one room school house until 6th grade...
Jim Tompkins
Jul 11, 2022
James Walter Tompkins, of Chandler, Arizona, went to his eternal home on July 11, 2022. Jim was the third son of six children, born February 25th, 1957, in Richardson, Texas, to H. A. and Jeanne Ann (Raymond) Tompkins. The family moved back to Stevens Point Wisconsin in 1963 where Jim attended St. Stephens Catholic school. The family moved frequently, and...
Walter Villegas
Jul 11, 2022
Walter Villegas, age 79 years old, passed away peacefully in his home on July 11, 2022 of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Walter was born May 22, 1943 in Brawley, California to Guadalupe Gutierrez and Jose Villegas. He had three brothers and four sisters and was the youngest boy. Walter received his GED and served in the Marines for six years. He...
Daniel Burton Morrill
Jul 9, 2022
Daniel Burton Morrill, 73 Daniel "Don Juan" Morrill passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 9th in Post falls Idaho. He was born in Long Beach, California on December 29th,1948 to Ronald and Donna Morrill. Being in a military family he traveled to many places and one of his favorites was Okinawa. He continued a military life serving...
Allen Favini
Jul 9, 2022
Ewell “Allen” Favini, recently of Post Falls, died in his home on Saturday, July 9, 2022. He was 51 years old. Allen was born on February 9, 1971 in La Mesa California becoming the son of Stan Favini and Marilyn Favini. He was primarily raised in Issaquah, Washington and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1989. He attended Renton Vocational...
Will Gadberry
Jul 6, 2022
William Vern Gadberry, 63 William ‘Will’ Gadberry, age 63, of Post Falls, Idaho son of Gene and Jean Gadberry (Murphy) passed away July 6th, 2022. Will grew up mostly in Spokane, WA and Nebraska. He graduated high school and immediately joined the workforce. Known mostly as a “jack of all trades” from auto mechanics to heating and air conditioning, there...
Ruth Geigle
Jul 6, 2022
Ruth (Huber) Geigle, 90, of Osburn, Idaho was reunited with her husband Iery in Heaven on July 6, 2022. Ruth was born on November 2, 1931 in Hague, North Dakota to Konrad and Emma Huber at her Aunt Christina Hieb’s home. Mom was the first born of six children. Ruth was raised on their family farm in Wakpala, South Dakota....