Obituaries

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

Myriam Lydia Hudson

Myriam Lydia Hudson

Apr 14, 2019

Obituary not available.

Betty Jean Cardwell

Betty Jean Cardwell

Apr 12, 2019

On April 12, 2019, Betty Jean Cardwell, long time resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Generations Assisted Living in Rathdrum, Idaho at the age of 87.

Born October 12, 1931 in Sandy, Colorado to Anthony and Bertha Strovas, Betty was the eldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life, WWII Navy veteran Ernest (Jack) Cardwell...

Harlan Ernest Fritzsche

Harlan Ernest Fritzsche

Apr 5, 2019

Harlan Fritzsche, 83, was born at home in Bonilla, South Dakota on December 5, 1935 to Ernest and Merle Fritzsche. In those times, the newborn was placed in the oven to keep them warm.

Harlan was the eldest of four boys. The Fritzsche family relocated to Sandpoint where Harlan attended high school. Harlan remained friends with many of his classmates until...

John Frederick Alexander

John Frederick Alexander

Mar 29, 2019

John F. Alexander, 90, Silverton, Idaho passed away on March 29th, 2019 at the Hospice Home in Hayden, Idaho.

John was born August 14, 1928 in Webster City, Iowa to Austin Clayr and Telva Mae (Mattox) Alexander.  He graduated from Webster City High School in 1946, served 2 years in the Navy, stationed in San Diego, then later attended Iowa State...

Phil Nickle

Phil Nickle

Mar 28, 2019

Phillip Clayton Nickle  

August 6, 1977 Victorville, California        March 28, 2019 Spokane Valley, Washington

His first home was in Juliaetta, Idaho.  He lived in Arizona for a while and then came to Spokane.  He graduated from Cheney High School in 1995, where he was the Student Body President his senior year.  He loved adventure and was a diehard New York Yankees fan. ...

Shirley Ann Geisler

Shirley Ann Geisler

Mar 25, 2019

Shirley Ann Barnhart Geisler, age 80, a longtime resident of Spokane South Hill, went to be with her Lord on Monday March 25, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho surrounded by family. Born in Yakima, WA to parents Corwin and Edna Barnhart.

High school graduate of Walla Walla High School. For many years Shirley was an active member in her church and...

Edward John Balnis

Edward John Balnis

Mar 25, 2019

Obituary not available.

Joseph John Dorn

Joseph John Dorn

Mar 20, 2019

Born: March 11, 1985 Died: March 20, 2019

Joey was born in Creston British Columbia March 11, 1985. He was the second son of four to Brenda and Tommy John Dorn.

Joseph grew up in a cabin in the mountains of Naples, ID. His family were off grid, and lived in a real man’s world. Without water or electricity, he grew up...

Benjamin Lawrence Kovacs

Benjamin Lawrence Kovacs

Mar 19, 2019

Benjamin Lawrence Kovacs

Born September 15, 1977

Passed away March 19, 2019

Benjamin was born in Chicago, IL to Jerome and Regin Kovacs.  He moved to Texas as a small child and was raised in Denton along with 3 sisters.  Benjamin moved to North Idaho at the age of 21 and started working at The Home Depot where he met his wife, Erica....

Marilyn Louisa Noble

Marilyn Louisa Noble

Mar 17, 2019

Marilyn L. Noble of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed into glory on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 81. She was born in Tacoma, WA June 13, 1937 to Luther A. and Roberta E. (Marler) Williams, the second of six children.

Marilyn grew up in the Puget Sound area and graduated Snohomish High School in 1955.  She married her high...

Estel Hugh Bethel

Estel Hugh Bethel

Mar 16, 2019

Obituary not available.

Richard "Luke" Clary

Richard "Luke" Clary

Mar 15, 2019

Richard Merle "Luke" Clary

On Friday, March 15 th , 2019 Richard Merle Clary joined his beloved wife Betty Ruth Dschaak-Clary in heaven. He passed peacefully at Hospice of North Idaho. Richard was born in Shelby, Montana to William and Celia Clary; he was the fifth out of seven children. Richard met his beautiful wife Betty Ruth in Washington and wed...

Mardy O. Hanson

Mardy O. Hanson

Mar 10, 2019

Obituary not available.

Bob D. Findley

Bob D. Findley

Mar 9, 2019

Obituary not available.

Rodney Dale Christianson

Rodney Dale Christianson

Mar 8, 2019

Rodney “Rod” Dale Christianson, son of Marcus and Hazel Christianson, born June 1939 in Minneapolis Minnesota, left us for his place in Heaven on March 8, 2019. He leaves behind his immediate family, Dorine, his wife of 50 plus years, oldest son Michael, youngest son Mark and daughter Michelle whom he loved with all his heart and soul. Nothing gave...

Judith Ann Mcgrail

Judith Ann Mcgrail

Mar 8, 2019

Obituary not available.