Obituaries

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

Dick  Ward

Dick Ward

Mar 7, 2022

Dick Ward, a retired San Francisco business owner, died peacefully at his son’s home in Athol, Idaho, in early March 2022. An eight-year resident of North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d’Alene, Dick was 89 years old. Dick was born in 1932 in Salem, Ohio, to parents Russell and Margaret Ward, who had a small farm in Berlin Center, Ohio,...

Pamela Jean Woolf

Pamela Jean Woolf

Mar 7, 2022

Pamela “Jean” Woolf, 66 My beloved wife, the love of my life and best friend, mother, grandmother and sister, of Kellogg Idaho, passed away March 7, 2022 in her home in Post Falls Idaho. She was born April 5, 1955. Pam was the oldest daughter of Cecil Gray and Sheryn (Midge Grondin) Rex (Triplett). Pam grew up in Kellogg attending...

Frank Smither Sandford

Frank Smither Sandford

Mar 4, 2022

Frank Smithers Sandford, 82 Frank Sandford was born on Feb 21, 1940 to George and Zelma Sandford. He passed away with his family by his side on Mar 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Harold Sandford, Martha Kinney and by his greatest friend and mentor- brother John Sandford. Frank married the love of...

Ronald James Mills

Ronald James Mills

Mar 1, 2022

Ronald James Mills (Jimbo), 59, from Rathdrum, Idaho, Passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2022, at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho Was born in Newport Beach, California February 22, 1963, to James Mills and Nadine Knight. He had two brothers, Joe and John, and three sisters, Jennifer, Dana, and Amber. The family lived in California, and he eventually moved to...

Diane Frances Vander Heyden

Diane Frances Vander Heyden

Mar 1, 2022

Diane Vander Heyden quietly left her earthly home on March 1, 2022, to be welcomed by her Lord Jesus into her forever heavenly home. Diane was born August 8, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Bruce and Marion DeWitt, the second of eight children. She went to high school mainly in Springville, Iowa, but graduated from Lake Mills High School...

Roland Herbert Potts

Roland Herbert Potts

Feb 25, 2022

ROLAND H “RON” POTTS 90 In our most loving memory of ROLAND H “RON” POTTS who passed peacefully on February 25, 2022 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on August 26, 1931 to Carl H. and Pauline Potts, in Seattle. Roland lived most of his life in the Seattle area, until he moved to Idaho four years ago. He...

Marci  Lebo

Marci Lebo

Feb 23, 2022

Marci Lebo (Ogzewalla), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by her five children and her loving husband. She was 71 years old. A bright and talented girl, Marci was born on January 17, 1951, in Salt Lake City, UT, to parents Weston and Rosemary Ogzewalla. She was outgoing and joyful, a...

Anna Marie Van Valkinburgh

Anna Marie Van Valkinburgh

Feb 22, 2022

Annie crossed over to be with her husband Bill on 2/22/2022. Anna Marie Moser was born on December 8th, 1939 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and spent her childhood in Coeur d’Alene. Annie married William F. (Bill) Van Valkinburgh on September 6th, 1955 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Their travels took them to Rupert and St. Maries, Idaho, Fairbanks and Eagle River,...

Edward Eugene Boissoneau

Edward Eugene Boissoneau

Feb 20, 2022

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Edward E. Boissoneau, 71 of Rathdrum, Idaho peacefully passed away on February 20, 2022 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Ed was born September 3, 1950 in Chelsea, Massachusetts; the son of Eugene and Jeanne (Clairmont) Boissoneau. Ed grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina with his family until he enlisted in the United States Armed...

Arthur  George  Ryan

Arthur George Ryan

Feb 20, 2022

Obituary of Arthur George Ryan Arthur George Ryan, beloved father, grandfather, and husband to Rita Ryan, passed away February 20th, 2022 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho due to Covid. Arthur was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey on April 25, 1965. He spent much of his life in New Jersey and moved to Idaho, via California, in 1997. He was a...

Steven Ross Morris

Steven Ross Morris

Feb 20, 2022

Steven “Skipper Steve” Ross Morris Steven "Skipper Steve" Ross Morris, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away at Kootenai Health's hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday evening, February 20, 2022. Steve was being visited and comforted by family members in the hospital and over the phone at his passing. He was 73 years old. Steve was born in Grand Junction,...

Walter  Lee  Porter

Walter Lee Porter

Feb 19, 2022

Walter Lee Porter The adventure began when Walter was born 7/20/1929 in Meeker Colorado, to Grettle and Frank Porter. Ranch life turned to city life when the family moved to Boise, Idaho, where he attended Boise High School and had a chance to work in Joe Albertson's first grocery store. Later married, he was blessed with a son Stephen. After...

Dorla  Jean  Hanson Johnson

Dorla Jean Hanson Johnson

Feb 17, 2022

Dorla J. Hanson Johnson, 89 Our precious mother Dorla got her angel wings on the evening of February 17, 2022, at the Hospice House of Spokane. She was born on August 27, 1932 to James & Irene Johnson in Craig, Nebraska, the sixth of seven children. She and her family moved to North Idaho at the age of six. She...

Maureen Fay Foster

Maureen Fay Foster

Feb 17, 2022

Maureen Fay Foster of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho was called home to forever be with the Lord on February 17th, 2022. She was 86 years old and passed peacefully and without pain at the Schneidmiller House at Hospice of North Idaho. Maureen was born on October 8th, 1935, to Herbert and Mary Bahr in Gillett, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of...

Sharon  Yvonne  Mcmanus

Sharon Yvonne Mcmanus

Feb 13, 2022

McManus, Sharon Yvonne (Stephens) Age 80 Passed away in her home in Post Falls, ID, on February 13, 2022 after several years of battling back from many surgeries, illnesses, and strokes. Bearing her crosses with patience and grace, her final week was spent encircled by her 12 children lifting her up in prayer and surrounding her with love. Sharon was...

Gregory Lynn Shriver

Gregory Lynn Shriver

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary not available.

Elinor Jo Pierce

Elinor Jo Pierce

Feb 11, 2022

Obituary not available.

Tom  Dean  Wynia

Tom Dean Wynia

Feb 11, 2022

Tom Dean Wynia, also known affectionately as "Spanish Tom" to some for his love of the Spanish language, and even just "Tommy" to others, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Post Falls, Idaho at the age of 87. Tom was born in Spokane, Washington on January 9, 1935, to Jess and Lura Wynia. Tom graduated from Lewis &...

Arthur Lewis Ackley Jr.

Arthur Lewis Ackley Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

Arthur Lewis Ackley Jr. lost his battle with COPD on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Kootenai Health Hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 73. Art was born on January 1, 1949, in Bremerton, Washington to Arthur Lewis Ackley Senior and Christine Ackley. Art went all through school in Hoquiam, Washington and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1967. From...

Willis Roger Smith

Willis Roger Smith

Feb 10, 2022

Willis Roger Smith Will passed from this life, February 10, 2022, in Coeur d’Alene Idaho at the age of 90. Will was born November 26, 1931, to Edward and Hazel Smith. He grew up and went to school in Springdale Washington. Will held many jobs in his life but his true calling was being in the woods as a logger....