Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Hans Gunter Brehm
Apr 26, 2018
Hans Gunter Brehm, 81, of Greenacres, Washington passed away April 26, 2018 at North Central Care and Rehab in Spokane Valley. Hans was born October 16, 1936 in Lendringsen, Germany to Wilhelm and Marie (Krauss).
Hans spent his childhood in Germany. After High School, he attended and graduated from Mining School. At the age of 19, Hans moved alone to Canada...
Richard George Mills
Apr 24, 2018
Richard George Mills
February 14, 1951 to April 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard George Mills announces his passing on April 24, 2018 at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Richard was born February 14, 1951 in San Francisco, California. He was raised and attended school in Corte Madera, California. Graduated from Redwood High School in 1970...
Pepper Lee Richardson
Apr 22, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Pepper Lee Patterson Richardson announce her passing on April 23, 2018 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Pepper was born on Dec 16, 1977 in McCall, Idaho to Ken and Wendy Patterson, and had two younger siblings, Pennie and Parker. She attended school in McCall, Idaho and graduated from McCall-Donnelly High School in...
Curtis N. Miller
Apr 15, 2018
Curtis N. Miller, AKA Crusty, 67, lost his battle with cancer on April 15, 2018 at his home in Spirit Lake, Idaho with his family by his side. Crusty Curt was born to Robert and Kay Miller December 17, 1950 in the San Fernando Valley, California.
He moved to Spirit Lake, Idaho in the late 1960’s to be with his father,...
David O'Neil Crupper
Apr 14, 2018
David O’Neil Crupper, 68, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away April 14, 2018 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born April 23, 1949 in Portland, Oregon to Roy and Loretta (Pankratz) Crupper.
David was a volunteer fire fighter in Goldendale, Washington. He enjoyed fishing, reading, knife making, and leatherwork.
He is survived by his loving wife Billie Dunn of Post Falls,...
Kevin James O'Connor
Apr 12, 2018
Kevin James O’Connor of Rathdrum, ID. passed away peacefully on Thursday April 12, 2018 and is now in his heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna O’Connor, his parents Robert M. and Jacqueline A. O’Connor, and brother Michael R. O’Connor. He is survived by his siblings Shelley A. O’Connor, Valerie L. O’Connor, Scott W. O’Connor, Brett...
Jack Dennis Huntsucker
Apr 11, 2018
Jack Dennis Huntsucker, 79, passed peacefully at this home in Spirit Lake, Idaho on April 11, 2018. He was born in Astoria Oregon on Sept. 23, 1938 to Tracy and Laura Maye (Waunch) Huntsucker.
Jack lived in the Toledo-Newport, Oregon area as a child. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. After his service he worked...
Joshua Laughlin Brandt
Apr 10, 2018
On April 10th, 2018 we lost our beloved son Joshua Laughlin Brandt. Joshua was born April 29, 1999 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to Shane Brandt and Harvest Klinge.
Joshua was an amazing wonderful young man that can never be replaced. All throughout his life Joshua brought happiness and laughter to all that knew him. His big blue eyes and smile...
Lane Leona Sanwald
Apr 8, 2018
Lane Leona Sanwald our beautiful 8-year-old daughter has conquered her battle with cancer and received the ultimate victory of going Home. In the afternoon of April 8, 2018 our girl wrapped her arms around her Savior and is captive no more. Lane was born to us, Greg and Bethany Sanwald, on February 9,2010.
She was a care-free girl and delivered a...
Charles Richard Nellist Jr.
Apr 7, 2018
Charles Richard Nellist, Jr., age 53, of Harrison Idaho (formerly of Elk Grove, California) passed away on April 7 in Harrison, Idaho.
Funeral service with military honors will be held at 11AM on April 28th at Doran Park, Bodega Bay California. Arrangements made by Bell tower Funeral Home, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
Charles was born in Palo Alto, California to Charles Richard Nellist,...
Sharon Louise Robinson
Apr 6, 2018
Sharon L. Robinson, 70 of Post Falls Idaho passed away peacefully in her home on April 4th, 2018, from complications related to Diabetes. She was born in Waldron, Arkansas on August 6th, 1947, daughter of the late Louise Pulliam and Daniel Robinson.
Sharon is survived by her son Sean Edward Paton, and his boys, Joshua Noah Paton and Zachary Jacob Paton,...
Oscar Robert Sutherland
Apr 6, 2018
Oscar Robert Sutherland, 54, of Hauser, Idaho passed away April 6, 2018 at his home. Oscar was born May 8, 1963 in Grand Coulee, WA to William and Stella (Swella) Sutherland.
Oscar spent most of his childhood in Spokane, WA. There he attended and graduated from University High School in 1982. He then attended SEC from 1982 – 1986. He then...
Dennis Paul Adair
Apr 5, 2018
On April 5, 2018 our “Gentle Giant” Dennis Keith “Bubba” Adair went home to be with the Lord. He was born July 22, 1954 in Marysville, CA and grew up in Yuba City, CA.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Adair and Delphia (Foster) Adair, also his sister/best friend Patti Adair.
Dennis moved to North Idaho 24 years ago...
Connie Barbra Urbin
Mar 30, 2018
Connie Barbra Urbin, 50 of Coeur d’ Alene, ID died on March 30, 2018 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House. She was born in Torrance Memorial Hospital in Torrance, CA on October 19, 1967 to Constance (Schwab) Leipert & Denny Charles Leipert.
Connie grew up in Riverside County, CA and went to San Peblo High School. She later graduated from NIC with...
Dianne Sams
Mar 29, 2018
Our Mother, Grandmother, and Dear Friend after a long illness went to be with the Lord on March 29,2018. She was born August 11, 1946 to Grace (Manfred) and Paul Tennseon in Spokane, WA. She graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1946. She then attended Gonzaga School of Nursing but was forced to change majors due to health complications. ...
Lisa Mae Mendy
Mar 26, 2018
Lisa Mae Mendy 45, of Osburn Idaho was born March 9, 1973 in Kellogg, Idaho. She passed away on March 26, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Lisa loved spending time with family, her daughters and grandchildren.
Lisa is survived by her parents Reuben and Darlene Mendy of Osburn. Her 3 daughters: Tabitha (Toby) Matsubara of Hawaii, Danielle Shipley...
Verdella Florentina Schaefer
Mar 15, 2018
Verdella F. Schaefer, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 15, 2018 at Hospice of North Idaho at the age of 79 years. Verdella was born in Mandad, North Dakota and moved to Spokane Washington with her family at the age of 6. She graduated from Central Valley High School in 1956. In 1957, she met the love of...