Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Robert Gordon Boyd Simpson
Jul 19, 2020
It is with profound sadness, his daughters announce the death of Robert Gordon Boyd Simpson, on July 19th, 2020. He passed peacefully in the presence of family from a longtime illness. Bob was born Feb 26, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He lived, worked and raised his family in the Post Falls and Rathdrum area. He graduated from Rathdrum High School...
Ethel M Riemer
Jul 18, 2020
Ethel M. Riemer, 87, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away July 18, 2020 with her son, James Riemer and daughter-in-law Theresa Riemer by her side. Ethel was born September 4, 1932 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Arthur and Ruth (Evans) Godwin. Ethel grew up in Flagstaff and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1950. She then attended nursing school at Good...
Gerard Michael Schaefer
Jul 15, 2020
Gerard Michael (Gerardo) Schaefer age 27 of Platteville, WI passed away unexpectedly in mid-July 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. The family is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. The family is planning a private service for him. Gerard was born in Madison, WI to Dale and Tina (Rutledge) Schaefer on December 24th,1992. Gerardo had a kind personality, great sense...
Helen Louise Brigance
Jul 14, 2020
Helen Louise Brigance October 7 1946 - July 14 2020 Sadly, we announce that our mother, Helen Louise Brigance, passed away on Tuesday morning July 14 th , 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her son Michael held a bedside vigil with her during her final decline. She was always a very independent woman, once stating she wanted her...
Grant Leroy Powell
Jul 13, 2020
Grant LeRoy Powell, 87, Dad passed from this earth on July 13, 2020 at The Spokane Veterans Home. He moved from his longtime home in Newman Lake to the veteran’s home eight years ago. Grant was born December 1, 1932 in Spring Canyon, Utah to Kaziah Beatrice Stevens Powell and Barney Grant Powell. After his mother’s unexpected death in 1932,...
Jacob Wayne Denham
Jul 9, 2020
Jacob Wayne Denham, 37, passed away on July 9, 2020. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Jake was born on November 29, 1982 to Sharon & Michael Denham in Portland, Oregon. Sadly, Jake’s father Michael, lost his battle to cancer & Sharon remarried years later to Larry Huntley, Jake’s step-father. Jake was the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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