Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
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'...
Sharon Rose Alberts
Feb 3, 2016
Sharon Rose(Craw)Alberts passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family on Feb 3, 2016. She was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on June 2, 1953 to Edwin Craw (deceased)and Helen (Parthie) Craw. She married Jude Alberts on April 8, 1972. They later divorced. Together they had five children: Dana, Chad, Pan, Roxy, and Shane. Chard Alberts is deceased. Sharon...
Daniel James Stringer
Feb 1, 2016
Daniel James Stringer Jr., 70, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho passed away February 1, 2016 at Life Care Center of Coeur d' Alene. Daniel was born December 15, 1945 in Plummer, Idaho to Daniel Sr. and Ercie (Andrews) Stringer. Daniel grew up in Plummer where he attended and graduated from Plummer High School. He later joined the Job Corp, until...
Ednah Mabel Grogan
Feb 1, 2016
Ednah Mabel (Cooper) Grogan, 94, went to heaven peacefully with family members around her on February 1, 2016 at Hospice House in Hayden. Mabel was born June 27, 1921 in Orofino. She grew up on the family homestead on Upper Fords Creek with her eleven other siblings. Mabel met and married Lowell Grogan on September 27, 1937. Around 1939 Lowell...
Jack Thomas Sanders
Jan 21, 2016
Jack T. Sanders died on January 21, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at the age of 80. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on February 28, 1935. He earned his B.A. degree from Texas Wesleyan College, a master's degree from Emory University, and his Ph.D. degree from the Claremont Graduate University in Southern California in 1963. After spending a...
Virginia Rose Stephanishen
Jan 18, 2016
Virginia Rose Stephanishen, 74, passed away at home January 18, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones, in Salmon, Idaho. She passed due to complications of early on set dementia. “Rosie” was born October 11, 1941 in Carmen, Idaho to the late Charles and Lucy Randolph. She was the youngest of their nine children. As a youngster, Rosie ran along the...
James Edward Swanson
Jan 16, 2016
It is with much sadness I announce the passing of my husband James. He fought a long and courageous battle the past 4 years and sadly the cancer took him on Saturday January 16,2016, with his wife at his side. Born on March 20th, 1948, James grew up and went to school in the California Bay Area. After graduating from...

