Obituaries

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

George Ronald Wood

George Ronald Wood

Jan 20, 2019

George Ronald Wood, 81 years old of Post Falls, ID passed peacefully in Hospice with friends and family by his side, due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia on January 20th, 2019. Ron was born on September 17th, 1937 in Wenatchee, WA, to GeorgeBarclay Wood and Rosellen Augusta Conrad. Ron graduated from Omak High School in 1955.

He married Darlene Stalder...

Keith Ranger Edmundson

Keith Ranger Edmundson

Jan 20, 2019

Keith came into this world on December 19, 1974, in San Jose California.  His loving parents, Carl and Janet Edmundson, were excited to complete their family.  His mom often says, “Keith broke the mold.”  His older brother, Kevin, and older sister, Kirsten, were enamored with the bouncing baby boy they brought home.  With family complete, they lived in Saratoga where...

Joan Lillie Gilbert

Joan Lillie Gilbert

Jan 15, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, Joan Lillie Gilbert, loving wife, mother, and sister passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at age 75. Lillie was born January 18, 1943 to Oscar Frans and Verella Fielding Yorgesen and had 3 loving siblings, David, Jack and Ann.

She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Glenn Gilbert in the Salt Lake Temple...

Molly Ellen Kyle

Molly Ellen Kyle

Jan 10, 2019

Molly Ellen Kyle, a native of Parsons, Kansas, who raised her two children in Gering, Nebraska, and worked in community arts and theater groups for much of her life, died Jan. 10, 2019, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where she lived for 23 years with her husband, Rod Kyle. 

They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and her 73rd birthday two weeks...

Phyllis Elaine O'Neal

Phyllis Elaine O'Neal

Jan 8, 2019

Obituary not available.

Lillian Irene Moore

Lillian Irene Moore

Jan 7, 2019

Lillian Irene Moore, age 91 passed into eternity on January 7, 2019. Lillian also known to friends and family as "Buddy", was born March 10, 1927 in Warren, New Hampshire to Hugh and Bessie Beattie.  She was the third of five children with an older brother and sister and a younger brother and sister. 

When she was eight years old her...

Norman Vaughn Chapin Sr.

Norman Vaughn Chapin Sr.

Jan 5, 2019

Obituary not available.

Sandra Kay Waller

Sandra Kay Waller

Jan 5, 2019

Sandra Risvold Waller, 72, of Post Falls, Idaho, ascended to her heavenly home on January 5, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Sandra was born on July 31, 1946 in Elmhurst, Illinois. The third child of Howard and Jeanette Risvold.  The family moved to Santa Monica, California when Sandra was a very young. It was there that her father started...

Leila Caroline Hickman

Leila Caroline Hickman

Jan 2, 2019

Leila Stevens Hickman passed away on January 2, 2019, in Post Falls, Idaho.  The daughter of Herbert and Olive Stevens, she was born on the family farm in Worley, Idaho, on October 23, 1925. 

After graduating from Worley High School, Leila attended Lewiston Normal School where she earned her teaching credential. Leila taught in Castle Rock and Colville, Washington, before marrying...

Debra Lynne Hardrick

Debra Lynne Hardrick

Jan 2, 2019

Debra Lynne Hardrick, age 63 was taken by our Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She passed away peacefully at Schneidmiller Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Debra was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 24, 1955 to Edward and Peggy (Weigel) Griener. She had one brother named Denver.

Debra graduated from high school in 1973. After a failed marriage and...

David Thomas Ferruggia

David Thomas Ferruggia

Jan 2, 2019

DAVE FERRUGGIA     3/19/1952- 01/02/2019

On Wednesday January 2, 2019, we lost our loving father and friend David Ferruggia. He will be missed by so many.

Dave is survived by his brother Tom, 4 children (Becky, Bob, Hope and Paul 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Dave was born on March 19, 1952 in Summit New Jersey to Thomas and Mary Ferruggia.

Dave will be...

Isaiah James Thomas Ackerman

Isaiah James Thomas Ackerman

Dec 15, 2018

Isaiah James Thomas Ackerman, Age 8

Died: December 15th, 2018 at his home in Post Falls, ID

Father: Casey Cosmo Ackerman Mother: Deborah Lynn Cox

Isaiah James Thomas Ackerman was born on September 4th, 2010 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. In his 8 years of living on this earth, Isaiah battled a genetic neurological disease known as GM1 Gangliosidosis Type 2. Isaiah loved Bruce...

Charles Fredrick Rinck

Charles Fredrick Rinck

Dec 11, 2018

Charles Fredrick Rinck, was born on October 18, 1952 in Spokane Washington to Llyod and Harriett Rinck. He is survived by his wife, Diane Rinck, two daughters Angela Haberman and Charlena Cozza, and six grandchildren Chelsea Branum, Shauna Cozza, TJ Haberman, Kallie Cozza, Andrew Haberman, and Layla Cozza. He was affectionately known as “Poppy”.

He enjoyed cooking and gardening. His love...

John William Burke

John William Burke

Dec 11, 2018

John William “Jack” Burke, 81, of Post Falls, ID, went home to be with Jesus on December 11th, 2018. Jack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in Everett, WA to Michael J. Burke and Jean T. Burke (Baisley) on October 3, 1937. He was baptized into the Catholic faith and remained a believer throughout his...

Effie Williamson Woodruff

Effie Williamson Woodruff

Dec 9, 2018

Effie Williamson Woodruff

Effie Williamson Woodruff, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2018 in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born in Princeton, NC on August 9, 1930 to Carl Arthur and Eva Boykin Williamson and was the youngest of seven children. Before moving to Idaho, Effie was a long time resident of Princeton, NC.

In 1949, Effie joined the newly formed...

Donald Charles Koch

Donald Charles Koch

Dec 2, 2018

October 15, 1932 – December 2, 2018

Don Koch, 86, of Coeur d' Alene, died Sunday evening, with his loving family at his side.

Don was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Karl Koch and Bertha Geissbuhler of Switzerland.

Don spent his growing up years in New England, often living on sprawling estates where Karl and Bertha were employed.

At 18, Don moved west to...

Staci Dionne Armes

Staci Dionne Armes

Dec 1, 2018

Staci Dionne Hintze Armes was born in Tucson Arizona on June 19th 1974 and went to be with Jesus on December 1st 2018. Staci Grew up in O’Neals, CA and went to Yosemite High School where she received a volleyball scholarship to Oregon State University. It was there she received a Bachelor of Science degree.

When she returned to California after...

Dale Owen Chaffin

Dale Owen Chaffin

Nov 27, 2018

In Loving Memory of Dale Owen Chaffin, born 5-30-40, went to heaven 11-27-18 from his home in Idaho with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Amazing Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Friend and Good Neighbor. 

Dale Owen Chaffin was born in Colby Kansas to Oscar and Mildred Chaffin.  He was raised on a farm in...

Bruce Graham Chittenden

Bruce Graham Chittenden

Nov 19, 2018

Obituary not available.