Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Melissa Dawn Veach
Mar 29, 2016
Melissa Dawn Veach, 59, of Sagle, Idaho passed away march 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. Melissa was born February 5, 1957 in Jackson, Wyoming to Theodore and Nadeen (Blair) Priestley. As a child Melissa moved to Rocksprings, and eventually Casper Wyoming. Melissa earned her GED and later attended College in Oklahoma. She first met Loren Franzen and they were...
Glen Orrin Beach
Mar 22, 2016
Beloved Husband and Father passed away on March 22, 2016 after a vehicle accident on February 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann of 45 years, daughter Reah Flisakowski, and granddaughters Lauren and June. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 30, 2016 ~ 11:00 am at Hope Lutheran Church 17909 E. Broadway Ave. Spokane...
Gage Austen Theard
Mar 19, 2016
Gage Austen Theard, 24, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away March 19, 2016. Gage was born October 12, 1991 in Coeur d’Alene to Lauren Pacheco-Theard and Ben Theard. He attended Winton Elementary, Lakes Middle School, and graduated with honors from Lake City High School in 2010. While in high school, Gage was a member of the Boy Scouts of America...
James Roy Gilson
Mar 19, 2016
James Roy Gilson passed away early Saturday morning at Spokane Valley General Hospital in the arms of the love of his life, his wife Cindy Gilson. Jim treasured many things in life, but four things meant the very most to him: his family, his faith, and his friends…and don’t forget the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born in Washington, PA January 19th 1947,...
Patricia Louise Suko
Mar 15, 2016
Patricia Louise Suko, 74, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away March 15, 2016 at her home. Patricia was born February 19, 1942 in Burley, Idaho to Fred and Martha (Paulson) Babcock. As a child, Patricia moved with her family to Warden, Washington where she attended and graduated from high school in 1960. She then went on to nursing training at Deaconess...
Larry Ray Canfield
Mar 13, 2016
Larry R. Canfield AKA Cardinal Flyer, 65, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho passed away March 13, 2016 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Larry was born July 6, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Chuck and Rose. Larry worked in the family business designing, modifying, and building equipment for the handicapped. He moved to southern California in the 70's...
H C Studer
Mar 9, 2016
H.C. Studer, 75, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away March 9, 2016 at Honeysuckle House in Hayden. H.C. was born November 4, 1940 in Modesto, California to Herman and Helen (Simpson) Studer. As a child H. C. moved with his family to Coeur d' Alene there he attended school until the eighth grade and the family moved to Worley, Idaho...
Velma Ann Kuykendall
Mar 5, 2016
Velma was born in Purdum, Nebraska October 11, 1935. She was the 9th child of 11 for Sarah (Sadie) Ann (Daniels) and John Fredrick Meyer. Velma grew up working hard together with her family. The family moved from the sand hills of Nebraska to the Auburn/Evans area of Colorado in 1939, due to her mom’s asthma. The family was poor...
John William Schroeder
Feb 27, 2016
John William Schroeder passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 from cancer. He had the highest degree of courage, he fought a brave and strong fight. He was a good husband, father, papa, and son-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Penny, two boys Jeremy and Johnny, granddaughters Rylee and Aubrey, Mother-in-law Donna, brother Pat and his wife...
Laverne Claire Nelson
Feb 25, 2016
LaVerne C.Nelson - 88 LaVerne Nelson passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 surrounded by his family at Hospice House in Post Falls, Idaho following a courageous two year battle with cancer. LaVerne was born on August 31, 1927 in Moscow, Idaho to Oscar and Clara (Sether) Nelson. The youngest of three boys, he graduated from Moscow High School in...
Donna Lee Whitman
Feb 23, 2016
On Tuesday, February 23 2016, Donna went home peacefully to her father surrounded by family and friends. On October 22, 1950 Donna was born in La Grande, Oregon to Don and Dorothy Whitman. As a small child she moved to Spokane Washington where she met her dear friends Marianne Sutton and Terry Welch, who are her best friends still today....
Curtis Allen Wells Sr.
Feb 23, 2016
Curtis Allen “Bud” Wells, Sr., 78 of Athol, ID, passed away on 2/23/2016 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Curtis was born in Tyler, MN to the late Ray and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Wells on 4/7/1937. He joined the Air Force in 1956 and worked as a Weapons Mechanic. Curtis was a self-employed Tile Contractor most of his life. He was an avid...
John Thomas Dale
Feb 22, 2016
John Thomas Dale was born on June 22, 1943 in Beechgrove , a suburb of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, son of Gerald William Dale and Ruth Mildred Morris Dale. John was next to the youngest of 9 children, (two died in infancy). His two brothers were Marion Wayne Dale and Gerald (Gerry) William Peter Dale. His four sisters were Theresa...
Matthew Lawrence Veneroso
Feb 20, 2016
Matthew L. Veneroso, Sr., unexpectedly passed away February 20, 2016 at his home. He was born and raised in Orange County, California by his loving parents Mary and Mario Veneroso. As a child he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America earning top scout awards even starting his own troop. He was very involved within his church...
Sue Mignon Little
Feb 19, 2016
Sue Mignon Little, 74, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away February 19, 2016 at Life Care Center in Post Falls, Idaho. Sue was born January 1, 1942 in Alhambra, California to Noel and Claire (Bassham) Wilson. Sue grew up in California where she attended and graduated from High School. She later met Oral Kenneth Little and they were married in...
Eugene John Yarber
Feb 18, 2016
Eugene “Louie” John Yarber Sr., 70, of Post Falls, Idaho went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday February 18, 2016 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Louie was born February 6, 1946 in Tekoa, Washington to Ralph and Marina (Marquardt) Yarber. Louie grew up in the Benewah Valley near St. Maries Idaho where he...
Lawrence Wayne Soto
Feb 13, 2016
On February 13th 2016 Jesus called out to our beloved Larry and held out his hand for Larry to take hold. Larry was a wonderful husband to his wife Kim and an incredible father to his son Justin. We must not forget his three little babies Humphrey, Misty and Sunny. His dogs were a great comfort to him as his...
Kathleen Lee Rollins
Feb 3, 2016
Our beloved Kathy finally lost her 24 year battle with her nemesis Scleroderma. She battled like few have been able to battle. She is finally pain free. Kathy died at home with her husband Scott at her side. Kathy was born January 21, 1951 to David and Audree Rhea. Two years later, sister Pam joined the family. Kathy's childhood was...
Barbara Marie Custer
Feb 3, 2016
Barbara Marie Custer, 70, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2016 at Coeur d' Alene Hospice House of North Idaho. She was born January 7, 1946 in North Dakota to Jane and Gustav Dade. She was later adopted by her grandparents Arthus and Hilda Triebwasser. She moved around a lot as a child. She same to live in Coeur d'...