Obituaries

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

Sharon Ward

Sharon Ward

Jul 3, 2020

Sharon Marie Ward July 11, 1964 - July 3, 2020 Sharon was born in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Charles and Phyllis Stieglitz and grew up in the family home in Richardson, TX graduating from L.V. Berkner High School in 1982. Sharon served in the U.S. Navy and afterwards, moved to Seattle and eventually Bellingham, earning her Bachelors in Accounting...

Deborah Lucille Roice

Deborah Lucille Roice

Jun 26, 2020

Deborah L. (Brandy) Roice, 64 Beloved mother and friend, Deborah L. (Brandy) Roice, 64, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, peacefully passed away at the Schneidmiller House of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on June 26, 2020. She was born in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, on August 12, 1955; the daughter of Ken and Carol (Wharton) Couey. Deborah was raised in Fort Chaffee,...

Donna Dean Stenseth

Donna Dean Stenseth

Jun 22, 2020

I passed away June 22nd, 2020. I was born to Hank and Mildred Bauska September 21, 1946 in a little cabin in the Benewah, rural route of St. Maries, Idaho. The story I told everyone was, “I was born right in the corner and when I woke up I was 5 years old.” (just a little humor in the obit)....

Carolyn Ann Ferry

Carolyn Ann Ferry

Jun 17, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and friend, Carolyn Ann (MacPherson) Ferry, 82, of Spokane Valley, Washington, peacefully passed away in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on June 17, 2020. Carolyn was born in Trade, Tennessee on August 14, 1937; the daughter of Dan and Choelene (Michaels) Wagner. Carolyn was raised in both Tennessee and Pennsylvania and spent some time living in Delaware as...

Kathryn Ann Anderson

Kathryn Ann Anderson

Jun 14, 2020

Kathryn Ann (Twitchell) Anderson, 81 Kathryn passed on June 14th, 2020 and was born on April 18, 1939 in Spokane, WA. Kathryn had two brothers, Jerry and Thomas Twitchell, who proceeded her in passing. Kathryn married Adam M. Anderson in August 1963 and they were happily married until his passing in 2003. In 1964, Adam and Kathryn had a son,...

Tom Garrett

Tom Garrett

Jun 4, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Milton Garrett was born in Wichita Falls, TX on March 12, 1934. He received Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young man and moved to Modesto, CA. He married in 1953 and had 2 children, Terry Garrett and Sandi Garrett-Kendall. he married his life partner Nancy Guglielmetti in 1973 and became a father to her 3...

Jenny Marie Sheffield

Jenny Marie Sheffield

May 23, 2020

On May 23, 2020, Jenny Marie Sheffield’s spirit joined those she loved that journeyed before her. Jenny was born in Coeur d’Alene on October 29, 1974, to her parents Becky and Gary Shields of Coeur d’Alene, ID. After graduating from Coeur d ‘Alene High School in 1993, she went on to NIC for her Associate Degree, Lewis & Clark University...

Patricia Spencer-Nauheim

Patricia Spencer-Nauheim

May 18, 2020

Patricia Ann Spencer, 76 of Post Falls, ID passed away at home on May 18, 2020. She was born April 9, 1944 in Managua, Nicaragua to Anita Fraumberger Spencer and Donald Spencer. Pat grew up in Nicaragua however she came to the US in 1955, to attend school in Spokane, WA. She was bilingual in English and Spanish. Patricia attended...

Robin Deeann Metz-Lachey

Robin Deeann Metz-Lachey

May 16, 2020

ROBIN passed away on May 16th, 2020, at her home in Twin Lakes Idaho. Robin was born to Raymond and Dixie Metz on September 21st, 1953, in Yakima, Washington. Robin was a fiercely devoted and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had the biggest heart, and always looked for a way to help others, especially those who were suffering...

Thomas Edward Ricketts

Thomas Edward Ricketts

May 2, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Ricketts, 60 Beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, Thomas “Tommy” Edward Ricketts, 60, of Athol, Idaho, peacefully passed away at his home on May 2, 2020. Tommy was born in Livermore, California on August 18, 1959; the son of Edward Dorsey and Genevieve Rose (Hartzell) Ricketts. Tommy was born and raised in Livermore, California. Shortly after graduating...

Robert Elton Lucker

Robert Elton Lucker

May 2, 2020

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Jeffrey Emory Dickenson

Jeffrey Emory Dickenson

Apr 15, 2020

Jeffrey Emory Dickenson Best known as "Jeffo" Lived April 27, 1977 - April 15, 2020 Resided in Dalton Gardens, Idaho Born to Parents: Bruce and Phyllis Vela Dickenson on April 27, 1977 In Santa Paula, California With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jeffrey Dickenson (Jeffo), age 42 our beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed suddenly on Wednesday, April...

Curtis L Oelrich

Curtis L Oelrich

Apr 13, 2020

Curtis L. Oelrich, age 66, of Smelterville, ID, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls, Idaho. Curtis was born April 17, 1953 to Leigh and Marjorie(Finckbone) Oelrich in Virginia, MN. He grew up in Ely and graduated from Ely Memorial High School. Curt was a longtime resident of the Silver Valley and...

Lane  Terry  Becker

Lane Terry Becker

Apr 10, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lane Terry Becker on Friday, April 10, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Lane was born in Radville, Saskatchewan and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Lane moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1992 and resided there until his death. Lane was a very private person and will be remembered for...

Jeannette Kathleen Bard

Jeannette Kathleen Bard

Apr 8, 2020

Jeannette Bard went to be with her Lord and Savor on April 08, 2020. She was born in Spokane, WA October 19, 1948. she was born to Ella and John Johnson and had a loving brother Jerry Johnson who all proceeded her in death.She is survived by her husband Raymond B. Bard of 56 years, Rathdrum Id. Two Daughters: Danielle...

Larry Ray Clark

Larry Ray Clark

Apr 1, 2020

Larry Ray Clark ; 73 of Rathdrum, Idaho went home to the Lord on April 1st, 2020. Larry was born November 22nd, 1946 in Pasco, Washington to E. Henry Clark Jr. and Colleen (Callahan) Clark. On November 9th, 1969 Larry married the love of his life Helen Clark in Lewiston, Idaho. Most knew Larry over the years as a member...

Rosemary Pearl Rickey

Rosemary Pearl Rickey

Mar 29, 2020

Rosemary Pearl (Ooms) Rickey - 82, of Hayden, ID passed away on March 29, 2020 in Post Falls, ID. She was born on December 3, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles and Mary (Lickteig) Ooms. Later her family moved to Emmett, ID and then to Deer Park, WA where she attended high school. Rosie married Ellis Gene Rickey on...

Tut Tuthill

Tut Tuthill

Mar 22, 2020

Jordan P. (Tut) Tuthill left this planet to be with the Lord on 22 March 2020. Born on 27 October 1931 in Norwich, VTto Ruth (school teacher in the 1920s) and Benjamin Tuthill (farmer and house painter). The 5th of 6 children living and raised on a remote farm several miles outside the hamlet of Norwich, VT. His closest sibling,...

Larry Hoven

Larry Hoven

Mar 19, 2020

Larry Floyd Hoven, age 65, of Mullan, Idaho was born on November 22, 1954 in Longview, Washington to Herman Floyd & Virginia Elaine (Ellison) Hoven. He passed away at Kootenai Health on March 19, 2020. Larry moved to Mullan as a small child and made the town his life long home. He graduated from Mullan High School and attended college...

Harry Louis Sawisch

Harry Louis Sawisch

Mar 12, 2020

Harry "Bud" Louis Sawisch Jr. went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2020. He was 86 years old born on November 5, 1933. He died peacefully in his sleep at home. He was in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was in the Air Force for over 20 years. He worked at Digital Corp., which was taken...