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

Collin Kyle Miller

Collin Kyle Miller

Nov 28, 2023

Collin Kyle Miller, 44Born in Spokane, WA September 20th, 1979, passed away on November 27th, 2023. Collin lovedhunting, camping, riding at his property in Cusick, working on his Falcon, and yard work on thetractor. His laugh was infectious. If you knew Collin, you knew his laugh. Collin loved classiccountry music, telling jokes, and making people laugh. He was a hard...

Gary Lynn Fullmer

Gary Lynn Fullmer

Nov 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Lynn Fullmer, a beloved resident of Liberty Lake, WA. Gary left this world on November 26, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in the very place he called home. Born on November 4, 1941, in Brawley, CA, Gary was the son of Oscar Carlile Fullmer and Nannie Bessie...

Kimberlee Ann Atkins

Kimberlee Ann Atkins

Nov 26, 2023

 

Kimberlee A. Atkins (Knoblich) of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on November 26th 2023.    She was born on December 22nd 1962, to JoAnn Knoblich (Hiatt), Hank Knoblich and her big brother Gary Knoblich, all of whom greeted her in Heaven.  She is survived by her younger brothers Travis Knoblich & Clinton Knoblich.    She was raised in Coeur...

Sharon Ann Sorenson

Sharon Ann Sorenson

Nov 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sharon Ann Sorenson

 January 31, 1958 – November 23, 2023

 

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Sorenson on November 23, 2023. Born in eastern Oregon on January 31, 1958, Sharon lived a life filled with purpose and dedication to both her community and loved ones. Sharon, a local...

John Charles Little Sr.

John Charles Little Sr.

Nov 20, 2023

John Charles Little, passed away peacefully, on November 20th 2023, tobe with his wife, Maureen.

John was born April 15th, 1943, in Tulsa Oklahoma, to Pauline andWilliam (Charlie) Little. From an early age, he was an avid sports fan, buthis passion was baseball. Listening on the radio to the then BrooklynDodgers, he followed them with their move to Los Angeles,...

Edwin James Corey

Edwin James Corey

Nov 18, 2023

Edwin James Corey, aged 79, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 18, 2023, in Coeur d Alene,ID, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a life well-lived. The eldest son of Edwin RoyCorey and Fannie Corey, Ed was born on May 16, 1944, in the town of Derby, Connecticut. Ed's journeywas filled with purpose and tradition.

Ed...

Warren Lynn Longden

Warren Lynn Longden

Nov 15, 2023

 

Warren Lynn Longden, age 75, passed into the arms of his Loving Savior at homein Spirit Lake, Idaho, on the early morning of November 15, 2023, surrounded by his belovedfamily. Warren had suffered a six-month-long, extremely painful, and debilitatingbattle with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

Warren was born December 8, 1947, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to SalvationArmy Officers, William “Les”...

Clifford Michael Swindle

Clifford Michael Swindle

Nov 12, 2023

 

Clifford Michael Swindle

May 25, 1956 - November 12, 2023

Athol, ID

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cliff, who left this world on Sunday, November 12, 2023, after a hard fight with cancer. He was surrounded by love in his final moments with his family at his side.

Cliff is...

Nicole "Nicky" Ann Allison

Nicole "Nicky" Ann Allison

Nov 11, 2023

Nicole “Nicky” Ann Allison of Coeur d Alene, Idaho passed away on Saturday, November 11th , 2023, at Guardian Angel Homes Assisted Living Center in Post Falls, Idaho. She was 83 years old.She was born on January 15, 1940, in Indiana to Maxine and Dan Paul. She is survived by her husband Al Allison, her previous husband Frank Dandridge, her...

Charlotte Anne Ruesch

Charlotte Anne Ruesch

Nov 11, 2023

 

  Charlotte Anne Ruesch (née Curtis)April 2, 1944 - November 11, 2023

Surrounded by her loved ones, Charlotte Anne Ruesch passed away peacefully in her home in Hauser Lake, ID, on November 11, 2023.

Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Don Ruesch, and her loving children: Deborah Ruesch Pumarejo and her husband Jabriel, Patricia Ruesch Grogan and her...

Dorothy Bell Porter

Dorothy Bell Porter

Nov 11, 2023

Dorothy was born in 1927 in Seattle, Washington, to parents Viola and Victor Olson. In an unsettled world torn by war and depression, Dorothy grew to be a kind and gentle young lady. She enjoyed riding and caring for her horse, music and singing, and showed an early artistic talent. When she chose a career, she honed her artistic abilities...

Alice Ruth Rosenberg

Alice Ruth Rosenberg

Nov 6, 2023

Alice Ruth Rosenberg (née Mashek) passed away on November 6, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene,Idaho. Alice was born in Calmar, Iowa on September 29, 1934. Her parents were Adolf and MaeMashek (née Riehle). After the early death of her father in 1943, Alice worked the family farmwith her 7 siblings (the family lost a sister in infancy), until she left the...

Joel Medford Backes

Joel Medford Backes

Nov 6, 2023

Joel Medford Backes, age 71, passed away peacefully in Post Falls, Idaho, and ascended to heaven to be with God on November 6th, 2023.

Born on September 1st, 1952, in Newton Kansas, Joel was the cherished child of George Medford Backes and Clytia Zethel Shanks. Growing up, he had the opportunity to experience various places around Oklahoma, Oregon, California before...

Jackie "Jack" Fred Stricklin

Jackie "Jack" Fred Stricklin

Nov 6, 2023

Jackie “Jack” Fred Stricklin passed away, peacefully, at his home on November 6, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1941 in Paris, TX. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather survived by his wife Joyce Stricklin, his children Kelli Britt, Wendy Byrum, and Shelley Monych, stepchildren, Brenda and Jeff McKinley, brothers Tommy and Joseph Miller, sisters Katherine Bartmass...

Scott Earl Witcher

Scott Earl Witcher

Nov 1, 2023

Scott Earl Witcher, aged 96, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023, Kootenai Medical Center Born on April 9 1927, inus, Montana, he was son of Valentine Hollings (Dick) Witcher Hazel Marie Beach. Scott spent early years in Thermopulas, Wyoming, where he on various odd jobs that shape his character. At a young age Scott enlisted in the Navy served...

Kenneth Walter Gutzke

Kenneth Walter Gutzke

Oct 31, 2023

Ken passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 81.  Ken was born on August 5th, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kay Arlene Collogan

Kay Arlene Collogan

Oct 30, 2023

Kay Collogan, 83, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on Oct. 30, 2023. She was surrounded by family and slipped away peacefully.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, the love of her life, in 2022. Kay and Joe were inseparable during their 60 year marriage until the last two years when Covid and...

Jerry Ray Tipke

Jerry Ray Tipke

Oct 28, 2023

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63, passed away peacefully in his home in Hayden, Idaho the morning of October 28th, 2023. Jerry was a decorated Army veteran who served his country for 20 years active duty and in the reserves.

Jerry was born March 23rd, 1960 in his hometown of Hayden, Idaho to his parents Walter and Doris (Lorraine) Tipke. Jerry always wanted to...

Glenn Eugene Shiflett

Glenn Eugene Shiflett

Oct 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Glenn Eugene Shiflett, who left this world on October 28th, 2023 at 11:15 pm. Surrounded by love, he took his final breath at NIACH in Post Falls, Idaho, with his daughter by his side.

Glenn was born on February 6th, 1953 at Tyndall A.F.B. in Florida...

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