Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Christina Marie Vanwert
Sep 25, 2021
Christina Van Wert, 43 Christina Marie Van Wert, age 43, of Hayden Idaho passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 25th, 2021. Christina was born on August 3rd, 1978 in Modesto, CA to Candy Baldwin and Dwayne Van Wert. In the early 80's they left California and moved to Coeur d' Alene Idaho where she lived for...
Frances Mary Fitch
Sep 25, 2021
Frances “Fran” Fitch of Rathdrum died on Sept 25th at the age of 84. Fran was born in 1937 to Arthur and Genevieve Hayes in Wisconsin- the youngest of six children. She traveled to visit her sister who lived in Washington and ended up settling in the Northwest. Fran worked at Albertsons as a bookkeeper on the 4th and Harrison...
Fred Anton Ellis
Sep 23, 2021
Fred Anton Ellis Fred “Papa” Anton Ellis’ generosity is legendary. He gave to his family, he gave to his community, and he gave to God. Fred passed away from Covid-19 on Sept. 23, 2021, in Kootenai Health hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 63 years old. Fred was born October 28, 1957, in Bremerton, Wash., to Jessie and Ada...
Robert Richard Berdais
Sep 23, 2021
Robert Richard Berdais, 81 of Post Falls, ID died on 09/23/2021 in Post Falls, ID. Son of Adolph A. Berdais and Ottilie G. Hykys (Fischer) He was born In New York, New York in 1939. Robert graduated from New York Military Academy on 06/08/1957. Graduated from Marietta College in Ohio on June 5, 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Lucille Souza
Sep 23, 2021
Lucille Souza, age 85, passed away on September 23, 2021 at Creekside Inn Memory Care in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She had suffered the last few years from Alzheimers. She was born on February 4, 1936 in Hanford, California, to Manuel and Mary Faria from Pico, in the Azores Islands. She grew up in Visalia, California, where she met and married...
James A. Sams
Sep 22, 2021
James Arnold Sams was born on November 15, 1929, in Trail, British Columbia and died surrounded by loved ones at his home on September 22, 2021, in Post Falls, Idaho. He was raised for most of his childhood in Twin Lakes, Idaho and graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1948. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 and served...
James Darin Riemer
Sep 21, 2021
James passed at age 61. He will be missed by his family, co-workers and the community. James was the owner of Pro-Tech Hardwood Floors and has worked in the community for the last 15 years. James was known for his excellence in his work and was an amazing artist with an eye for detail and color and had an ability...
Dale Selmer Braaten
Sep 18, 2021
Dale Selmer Braaten, 82, of Post Falls, died September 18, 2021 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID. Dale was born on February 4, 1939 in Upham, ND to Selmer Braaten and Louise Vatsvog. Dale grew up in Upham, where he graduated High School. Upon Graduation, Dale and his family moved to Seattle, WA, where he worked for Boeing. Dale met his...
Donald Edward Tupper
Sep 17, 2021
Donald Edward (Ed) Tupper December 7,1933 to September 17, 2021 Donald Edward (Ed) Tupper, 87 passed September 17, 2021, at his lake cabin in Rockford Bay, Idaho. Ed Tupper was born in Nez Perce, Idaho, on December 7, 1933, the fifth of six children born at home. His mother was a nurse and his father a farmer. His father’s family...
Evelyn Bouma
Sep 15, 2021
On Feb. 1, 1927, Evelyn Bouma was born in Andyk, The Netherlands to Nanne and Anna Vriend. She was the fifth of five girls and the fourth youngest of the 11 children. The family sailed from Holland to Canada on the Volendaam on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1939. Evelyn lived in Houston, BC, until her early 20’s when she attended nursing...
Walter Charles Glass
Sep 15, 2021
Walter Charles Glass was born on August 2, 1938 in Sacramento, California. He was ushered into the presence of his Lord Jesus on September 15, 2021 at the age of 83 while at home in Rathdrum, Idaho. As a dear friend said, “The world lost one heck of a (you pick: veteran, first responder, cowboy, story teller, artist, dancer, free...
Judith Marie Lokteff
Sep 14, 2021
Judith (Judy) Marie Lokteff passed away at the age of 78 in her home in Spirit Lake, Idaho on the evening of September 14th, 2021. She suffered from dementia for several years before it eventually took her. Judy is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years Walter Michael Lokteff, her son David Lokteff, daughter Michelle Alexander, Grandson Michael Lokteff,...
Nancy Jean Benson
Sep 14, 2021
Nancy J. Benson, 87, passed away in her sleep on September 14th, 2021 at Life Care Center in Post Falls, ID. She was born in Port Edwards, WI to Orin and Blanche (James) Paulson in 1934. She was the youngest of two children. She lived and went to school in Port Edwards, then married and had three children before moving...
Travis John Raihl
Sep 13, 2021
Travis J. “T.J.” Raihl, 34, passed away of COVID-19 on September 13, 2021 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. He left his earthy body surrounded by his loving wife, Kayora; his mother, his dad and his Grandma Pat. Travis was born on November 19, 1986 in Renton, Washington; the son of Susan M. Galipeau (Schwartzenberg) and James D....
Lorenda Lee Williams
Sep 12, 2021
Lorenda Lee Williams On February 6th, 1974, Lorenda Lee Williams would be born to James and Lorraine Williams in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lorenda was the youngest of seven children. She would attend Project CDA for her Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years of high school, but would ultimately graduate at Coeur d’Alene High School in 1992. She always had the impression...
Daniel John Schroder
Sep 12, 2021
On September 11, 2021, Daniel J. Schroder left this world doing the thing he loved, enjoying the lake. Dan was born on March 5, 1966, in Stillwater, Minnesota to parents Frank and Arlene Schroder, the youngest of four children. Dan grew up in Calumet, Michigan attending Calumet High School and playing hockey. Dan graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1989...
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