Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Dolores Elaine Smith
Nov 17, 2021
Dolores Elaine Smith (83) born on the 7th of July, 1938 in Scranton, PA to Ludwig of Poland and Anna of Pennsylvania, passed away on the 17th of November, 2021 at Kootenai Health of Covid-Pneumonia. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Dolores resided in Post Falls, ID for the last 22 years. She moved from Glen Mills,...
Shirley June Schlichter
Nov 15, 2021
Born Shirley June Eastep parents Dana and Mary Eastep; siblings Lyle, Wanda and Glenna. Raised in Ridgeview West Virginia and the youngest of the family made for a speedy and rough upbringing. The siblings were competitive which made for a short grueling childhood. Married Jerry Klinger at age 16 following up with five children Diane, Jerry Jr who she lost...
Gary Nello Giuntoli
Nov 10, 2021
Gary Nello Giuntoli passed away on November 10th from complications due to COVID. He was 80 years old. At the time of his passing he resided with his wife in Coeur d' Alene, ID. He was born in Tacoma, WA and grew up in Aberdeen and Lakebay, WA. He retired after working 20 (+) yrs in the concrete industry (Kitsap...
Jessica Rose Kidwell
Nov 9, 2021
Jessica Rose Kidwell Shorter, 38 years young, passed away on November 9th, 2021 at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, ID. She was a wife, mother, and a dear friend to many. Her and her wife, Trishell Shorter, shared 2 years of a partnership full of love, laughter and adventure. Born in Bakersfield, CA. She was daughter of Late Mary Ann...
Sarah Louise Basso
Nov 9, 2021
Sarah, Basso; 63 Sarah Louise “The Warrior” Basso was a month shy of her 64th birthday. She lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She couldn’t think of anywhere else she would rather be and always said what a blessing it was to live in such a beautiful place next to the river. Sarah took her last breath at 12:50 am on...
John Joseph Baldwin
Nov 7, 2021
John “Jack” Joseph Baldwin, 75, of Priest River, Idaho passed away on the 7th of November 2021 at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho while battling Esophageal Cancer. John was born the 3rd of June 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Baldwin of Utah and Elizabeth Price of Montana. John grew up in Los Angeles, California area and...
Vita Louise Lafond
Nov 6, 2021
She was studying to be a nun and then she had me. She took care of me when I fell, it made my heart shudder. I crumpled in the blanket she gave me. She always knew how to make me feel better. She was one pot wanda. She made her pot roast last week and a half ago, and her...
Peter Maurice Rose
Nov 6, 2021
Peter “Pete” Maurice Rose 76, passed away at his home in Post Falls, ID on Nov. 6, 2021. He was born in San Diego, CA to Gaitano Modesto Asciutto and Wanda Lee Hill. Courtland Eugene Rose raised Pete. Pete grew up on his family's farm in Ashland, OR. He loved his childhood on the farm with his favorite memory being...
Ross Edward Besich
Nov 6, 2021
Ross Edward Besich, 80, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on November 6, 2021 from a cardiac arrest. He was born to Edna Arnold on December 13, 1940 in Oklahoma. Ross worked as an Electrician in Arizona until he moved his family to the Pacific Northwest where he worked in a sawmill, as a miner, and as an ironworker. He started...
Beverly Jean Weekes
Nov 6, 2021
Beverly Jean Lance Weekes (80), passed away November 06, 2021, peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family per her wishes. She was born July 30, 1941 in Eden, Idaho. Her parents were Vernon and Lorene Lance. She attended school in Eden and Valley high school. After school, she married Junior Weekes and resided on her father's farm...
Betty M Schulz
Nov 6, 2021
Betty M. Schulz, 90, went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2021 from her home in Post Falls, Idaho. A private interment will be on November 22 at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle at 10:00 am. A memorial service will follow beginning at noon at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Kenmore, Washington. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association...
Leonard Auston Ramey
Nov 5, 2021
In Loving Memory of Leonard Auston Ramey Leonard “Lenny” Auston Ramey was 50 years old when he grew his wings... resident of CDA, ID, went to be with our Lord on November 5, 2021. Born in Bonners Ferry, ID to James & Greta in 1971. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served on the Ship, USS Carl Vincent...
Mark Leroy Bremner
Nov 3, 2021
Mark Bremner, age 76 passed away at home sitting in his favorite chair holding the hand of his wife of 35 years. He grew up in Republic, WA. the son of Archie and Ruby Bremner. His sister Judy (Larry) Peterson and brother Rob (Lesa) still reside there on the original homestead. After graduating from high school Mark attended Spokane Community...
Linda Kathleen Blank
Nov 1, 2021
Linda Ellis Blank passed away on November 1st, 2021, after suffering from Para Supra Nuclear Palsy. She celebrated her 80th birthday in Post Falls, Idaho surrounded by family. Linda was born to Charles F. Ellis and Jane Dorthea Ellis in Mandan, ND on October 20, 1941. She grew up with beloved younger brother, John C. Ellis. Linda graduated from Mandan...