Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
James Harry Reed
Jun 4, 2021
James H. (Jim or Opa) Reed, 79, from Spirit Lake, Idaho passed peacefully on June 4, 2021, at home with family. Jim was born Dec 16, 1941, to Everett E. and Marion L. (Disbro) Reed in Opportunity, Wash. Jim grew up in Spokane and Pullman WA. March 3, 1956, he enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17...
Arlene Marie Farris
May 30, 2021
Alene Marie Farris, 91, of Post Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2021. Alene was born on September 16, 1929; the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Alkire) Davis. God looked around his garden, And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted...
Sharon Marie Busicchia
May 26, 2021
Sharon Busicchia, 71, passed away on May 26, 2021. She was born January 31, 1950 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was born into a family which would include 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Sharon was a long-time resident of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She was involved in many youth-oriented activities including years involvement with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Cub Scouts, and...
Randal Utah Stopher
May 26, 2021
Randal Utah Stopher, known to friends as Randy & family as Papa passed peacefully at his home from the arms of his wife of 65 years to the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26th, 2021, in Post Falls, Idaho. Randy was born in Mt. Erie, Illinois in 1936 to Roy & Dorothy Stopher, and was the brother...
Judie Ann Mccutcheon
May 23, 2021
Judie A. McCutcheon, 74, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 23, 2021 . Judie was born in Gridley, California to Chester & Virginia Sowers on June 23, 1946 Judie went to high school at Gridley Union – Class of 1964. She later earned her certification as a Medical Insurance Specialist...
Cole James Wilbur Ehlenfeldt
May 22, 2021
Cole James Wilbur Ehlenfeldt of Post Falls, Idaho was welcomed home by Jesus on May 22, 2021 at the young age of 21. Coley Boy was born July 21, 1999 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Charles Robert Ehlenfeldt & Kara Joy Leonard. He attended the Post Falls School District where he met his best friend, Seth Wilson. Coley was a...
Michael Lee Woodward
May 21, 2021
On May 21, 2021 Michael “Mike” Woodward, 71, of Spirit Lake ID, took his last breath here and a fresh breath in Heaven. Born October 3, 1949 in Springdale Ohio, to Charles and Mary Margaret Woodward he was the younger brother to Linda. Mike medically retired from the Fresno County Sheriffs Department in 1994, he had also worked for the...
Billy Gagner
May 21, 2021
William James Gagner “Bill/Billy” 47, of Post Falls, ID. passed away on May 21, 2021 at the St. Joe River. Billy was born in Spokane, WA on December 30, 1973 to Gabriel Michael Gagner and Nancy (Sherlock) Grogan. He grew up in Spokane, WA and graduated from East Valley High School. Billy served in the United States Navy from February...
Justin Lee Bartoschek
May 18, 2021
Justin Lee Bartoschek, a resident of Hermiston, died unexpectantly on May 18, 2021, at the age of 49. He was born in Orofino, Idaho and immediately filled the lives of those around him with joy. Justin grew up in Hermiston raised by his Mom, (Cathy) and Burt with his 5 siblings. He spent many years working in alcohol and drug...
Stephen Joseph Garger
May 17, 2021
Stephen “Steve” Garger, PhD, aged 71, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on May 17, 2021 just 9 days shy of his 72nd Birthday. Steve was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Repko) Garger and the beloved brother of Elizabeth Garger and her husband Christian Dewailly of Ghent, New York. Steve was born on May 26, 1949 in...
Jackie Wayne Sizemore
May 15, 2021
Jack Wayne Sizemore age 61 passed away on May 15, 2021 at Schneidmiller Hospice House of Hayden Idaho. Jack was born in Welsh West Virginia on October 11, 1959 to the parents of Asa & Maxine Sizemore. Jack was the eighth child born of 16 children. Jack loved every brother and sister he had so much. Jack was indeed a...