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Obituaries

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

Aaron Michael Johnson

Aaron Michael Johnson

Oct 28, 2023

Aaron Michael Johnson 1/25/1992 to 10/28/23 Aaron was born at Kootenai Medical to Michael Johnson and Elaine Price. He was two months early weighing a mere 3 lbs. 13 oz. Aaron’s heart to help others was always on show. Aaron was a devoted son focused on taking care of his father for the past several years until his father’s death...

Evan Lowell Armstrong

Evan Lowell Armstrong

Oct 28, 2023

 

Evan Lowell Armstrong passed away peacefully in Spokane, Washington on October28, 2023 at age 88. Born October 22, 1935, to Olga Signora Hammer and Everett JohnArmstrong in Spokane, Armstrong attended Logan and Finch Elementary Schools,where he proudly won the Duncan Golden Yoyo Championship. As a boy, he exhibitedsigns of entrepreneurship by tracking down abandoned out-of-bounds golf balls atDownriver Golf...

Megan Jean Christensen

Megan Jean Christensen

Oct 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Megan Jean Christensen

Megan Jean Christensen, a cherished daughter and loving mother, embarked on her journey into the heavenly embrace of Jesus on October 24, 2023, following a tragic auto accident as she was on her way to pick up her children from school. 

Megan entered the world on June 23, 1983. Her birth was marked...

Nicholas Cooper Kekoa McDaniel

Nicholas Cooper Kekoa McDaniel

Oct 22, 2023

Nicholas McDaniel (36), a police officer who helped change the world left us too soon on October 22, 2023. Nick was born December 7, 1986 in Hilo, Hawai’i. He spent all of his adult life in law enforcement doing what he loved. Nick joined the Hawai’i Police Department on February 1, 2011. Following the Academy and field training, he was...

Vivian Bernice Slaughter

Vivian Bernice Slaughter

Oct 19, 2023

 

Vivian Bernice Slaughter – Vicky 12-7-1925 to 10-10-2023

Born to Walter and Dolly Sherrill in Emmett, Idaho. She was the middle child in a family of 9 children. She outlived them all. Even though at the very young age of 9 she was burned over most of her body by an exploding kerosene lantern she was trying to light...

Herbert Dean Huseland Sr.

Herbert Dean Huseland Sr.

Oct 18, 2023

 

HERB HUSELAND 1938-1941 Herbert Dean Huseland was born on March 23, 1938, in Foster, Washington. His parents Amos Huseland and Nina Barton met at the South Fork Grange near Colville. Nina was the teacher at a nearby one-room school and Amos lived and worked on the Grace Ranch. The married couple had Stan, born in Chewelah, and then Herb,...

Paul Anthony Brand

Paul Anthony Brand

Oct 15, 2023

Paul Anthony Brand, 66, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, joined his heavenly family in the late hours of October 15, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Paul was a loving and compassionate individual, who touched the lives of many during his time on earth.

Paul was born on August 31, 1957, in Minot, North Dakota, to William W. and Gladys Brand....

Gary William Rose

Gary William Rose

Oct 14, 2023

Gary was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and had stayed close to the area his entire life.

Throughout his years of different labor filled jobs, it became obvious that his true passion for welding would give him great joy.

CXT was the job that lead him to his welding passion. Many friends and great stories come from his years...

John King

John King

Oct 14, 2023



Kenneth John King, 74, unexpectedly passed away Saturday evening October 14, 2023 as a result of a vehicular accident.  

  John was born November 4, 1948 in Twin Falls Idaho to Mitchell and Ada King.  He spent most of his life in Spokane, WA where he graduated from West Valley High School in 1967. He was senior class president...

Gale Young Berner

Gale Young Berner

Oct 7, 2023

 

Gale Y. Berner, loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and sister, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 87.  She left this world peacefully under the care of the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after battling several chronic issues. Gale was born on November 30, 1935, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Vera and Columbus Young,...

Kim Dee Walker

Kim Dee Walker

Oct 5, 2023

 

Kim Walker, 65, passed away October 5th, 2023, after an heroic three-year battle with cancer. 

Kim was born in Spokane to Kaye and Shirley Walker, and was a happy, intelligent and rambunctious child. His father was a PGA golf professional, and Kim received his first set of golf clubs when he was 5 years old. This was at the...

Diane Marie Bowman

Diane Marie Bowman

Oct 5, 2023

Diane Marie Bowman, 58, passed away suddenly in Chilco, Idaho.  

Diane was born November 20, 1964 in Thousand Oaks , CA to Arthur and Marie Trenkle.  

She enjoyed the many friends she made while attending both North Idaho College and University of Idaho where she frequently appeared on The Dean’s List.  She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii.  However, Diane’s...

Linda Louise Tappa

Linda Louise Tappa

Oct 3, 2023

Linda Tappa entered eternity on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, where she joined her Heavenly Father in His glorious kingdom. Linda Louise Holmes was born on December 11,1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents, Robert and Janet Holmes. She was the youngest of four siblings–Jack, Jim, and Nancy. Linda was blessed to gain Susan, Barbara and Georgia as sisters following Janet’s second...

Matthew Robert Peterson

Matthew Robert Peterson

Sep 13, 2023

Matthew Robert Peterson, age 51, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on September 13, 2023. Matthew was born May 13, 1972, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Sandra Sue (née Morton) and Robert Milton Peterson. Matt attended school in Rathdrum, Idaho, and later served in the Army National Guard before and during Desert Storm. He was a passionate patriot.

He married...

Eric Michael Stolley

Eric Michael Stolley

Sep 6, 2023

Eric Michael Stolley, beloved son, brother, father and friend, of the Coeur d' Alene, has passed away on September 6, 2023. He was 43 years old. Eric was born on February 3, 1980, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and he was the loving son of Coleen (Whiteman) Moore and Mike Stolley.Eric had a diverse career that showcased his dedication and...

Ted Lindquist

Ted Lindquist

Sep 1, 2023

Ted Lindquist, 67 of Post Falls Idaho passed away September 1, 2023.Ted was born in Missoula, MT to Chester and Evelyn (Tabish) Lindquist on April 29, 1956. Ted graduatedfrom Post Falls High School in 1974 where he enjoyed playing in multiple sports but especially football.Ted was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt with his step dad and brothers but...

Judy Foster

Judy Foster

Sep 1, 2023

Judy Ann Foster passed unexpectedly at her home in Spirit Lake, Idaho on September 1, 2023 at the age of 50. 

Judy was born on May 25, 1973 to Robert and Carolyn Foss in Kalispell, Montana.  During her time growing up she lived in several different places, including Missoula, Montana and the Spokane, Washington area.  After high school she attended...

Jerry Mercier

Jerry Mercier

Aug 31, 2023

Jerry Mercier passed away on August 31. 2023 at the age of 82. Born on November 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Florence Mercier (Maas). Jerry's life was a quiet and simple one. He peacefully left this world after a battle with cancer in his home under hospice care.

Jerry met the love of his life and wife...

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