Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Donna Lea Espinoza
Jan 27, 2022
Donna Lea Espinoza passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 27, 2022. Donna was born in Ferndale, Washington. She was the third child born out of four to Howard and Clemmie Doane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, two older sisters and younger brother. Donna is survived by her husband Ruben (nearly of 67 years)...
Fred Swanson
Jan 25, 2022
Fred Swanson, of Post Falls, Idaho, sadly left us on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Fred fought complications of pneumonia like a warrior but ultimately lost his battle for life surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 18, 1964 in Lewiston, Idaho, Fred graduated from Moscow High School in 1982. Fred continued his education earning his Bachelor of Science in Criminal...
Mary Ann Boyle
Jan 24, 2022
Mary Ann (Bodalski) Boyle April 15th, 1950 ~ January 24th, 2022 Mary Ann was born the eldest of 7 living children, on April 15th, 1950, to Stanley and Madeline Bodalski in Philadelphia, PA. On January 2nd, 1971, she married Patrick Boyle. Last year they celebrated their Golden Jubilee. She served as a military wife for 22 years, moving to more...
Diane Dorothy Antonelli
Jan 23, 2022
Diane Dorothy Antonelli, 88, a long-time resident of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away on Jan. 23, 2022 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Diane was born in 1933 in Vallejo, California to Juanita Nell Harris and Raymond Baker. Her stepfather, Lucius Martin came into her life as a young girl and she viewed him as her father. The family moved to Santa...
Leota Marie Elarco
Jan 23, 2022
Leota Marie Elarco Age 75 Last resided -Post Falls Idaho Died, January 23, 2022. Kootenai Hospital Born- Sept. 15, 1946 Coeur D Alene Idaho Parents- Ervin Conrad Blancher Reta Marie Russell- Blancher Grew up Hayden Lake Idaho/completed G.E.D. Marriage-divorced Occupation-Retired Resided in Post Falls Idaho Hobbies- camping, reading, traveling, played in local pool tournaments. Survivors- Denise Williams/daughter Brothers/ Virgil Blancher,...
Del Foy Blackburn
Jan 18, 2022
Our treasured father, husband, brother, teacher, and friend Del Foy Blackburn passed away on January 18th, 2022, with his family by his side. We are appreciative of the many advances in cancer treatments that helped him have nearly five good years with those that love him, even after a terminal diagnosis. Del leaves behind his wife of 54 years, BernaDeane...
Walter Paul Kunze Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
Walter Paul Kunze, Jr. passed away peacefully at home from cancer on Monday, January 17, 2022. Walt was born February 18, 1934, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of Walter Paul Kunze and Thelma Wallace. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Kevin Paul. Walter is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Alyce (Croxton);...
Sharon Ruth Rohrbach
Jan 15, 2022
Sharon Ruth Rohrbach (Putzier) 84, died January 15, 2022. Sharon was born in Winner, South Dakota February 17, 1937 to Irvin McGill Putzier and Ethel Ruth Storrud Putzier. She was number five of ten children. The family moved several times during her youth. They settled in Ipswich, South Dakota where Sharon graduated in 1955, and where the Putzier and Rohrbach...
Carol Alice Harrison
Jan 15, 2022
Carol Alice Harrison (Simon) passed away Saturday, January 15,2022 after a short illness. She was born to Robert and Margaret Simon on February 5, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois. Carol moved with her family to Twin Lakes, Idaho in 1952 where she spent her childhood. She graduated top of her class at Rathdrum High School in 1960 and graduated from University...
Ernest Parker Smith
Jan 13, 2022
Ernest (Ernie) Parker Smith, 66 Ernie was born Oct 26, 1955 in Seattle, WA to Madeline L Dick and Parker A Marsh passed unexpectedly on Jan 12, 2022 from natural causes, not Covid related. He was raised in Seattle, WA by his mother & Dallas J Smith. He met the love of his life Jennifer Smith and raised son Aaron...
James Edward Stephan
Jan 12, 2022
James Edwin Stephan, 82, of Spokane Valley, WA, born September 6, 1939, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Kootenai Health Hospital. A memorial service will be held this spring when family can travel over the passes. Jim was born in Sioux City, IA to John Edward Stephan and Beulah Jane. Jim enlisted in the US ARMY in 1958...
Garrett Michael Stevenson
Jan 9, 2022
Garrett Michael Stevenson, 23, passed away on January 9, 2022. “If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.” Garrett knew a life of uphill battles. He also knew the thrill of living from that space where just about anything was possible and for a mind like his, perhaps it was. Garrett was an Original. The...
Ronald Joseph Washburn
Jan 9, 2022
Ronald J. Washburn, 71, passed away in his home on 01/09/2022. Ron grew up in Coeur d’Alene, ID, later moved to Alaska where he had a successful auto body business, and moved back to Idaho the place he called home. Ron served proudly in the United States Army. Ron loved classic cars, camping, fishing, and riding his Harley. Ron is...
Benjamin Gary Brausen
Jan 8, 2022
Benjamin Brausen, 71, passed away January 8, 2022 in Post Falls, ID surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1950 in Moscow, Idaho to Irene Lalor and Art Brausen. Ben graduated from Moscow High School in 1969. He was an Eagle Boy Scout and served as Den Chief for his brothers and many of his friends. One of...
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