Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
John Richard Heffley
May 12, 2015
John Richard Heffley, 79 of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on May 12, 2015 in Post Falls. John R. was born in Deer Park, Washington to Floyd and Jenny Heffley on August 26, 1935. He served two separate enlistments in the US Navy. He enjoyed being in the woods as much as possible, restoring cars and spending time with family...
Thomas C. Kenney
May 8, 2015
Thomas Carlyle Kenney, 87, of Post Falls, ID went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home on May 8, 2015. He died unexpectedly while preparing for something he dearly loved - going fishing with his sons. Tom was born February 12, 1928 in Wellington, Kansas to Alexander and Grace (Grasham) Kenney. Tom grew up in...
Timothy Shawn Brophy
May 6, 2015
Timothy Shawn Brophy went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2015 after a life-long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He was born to T.J. and Helen Brophy on May 25, 1968 in Libby, Montana. At a young age, Tim and his family moved to Porthill, Idaho where his family farmed. At age 18, Tim moved to...
Harvey Arthur Farley
May 5, 2015
Harvey Arthur Farley 77, of Athol, ID passed away on May 5, 2015 at Kootenai Hospital. Harvey was born on August 21, 1937 to Arthur Noble and Jennie (Baughman) Farley in Utica, Ohio. Harvey graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. He also served in the US Air Force as a MSGT, Manager. Harvey was a member of...
Doris Elaine Hightree
Apr 29, 2015
Doris Elaine Hightree, 86, of Salmon, Idaho passed away April 29, 2015 at the Discovery Care Center in Salmon, Idaho. She was born August 27, 1928 in Tustin, Michigan to Harvey and Audrey (Whittum) Trotter. As a young child Doris moved with her family to St. Louis, Michigan where she attended and graduated from St. Louis High School. She spent...
Russell Carl Bottelson Jr.
Apr 23, 2015
Russell Carl “Russ” Bottelson Jr. (67) of Post Falls passed away peacefully with his family by his side April 23, 2015. Russ was born December 3, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Russell Carl Sr. & Geraldine Elaine (Vick) Bottelson. In his youth, he went by ‘Rusty’ and grew up in Minneapolis through his college years where he attended the University...
Kyle Robert Sipe
Apr 21, 2015
Kyle was always an active child despite facing medical challenges from birth. He ran around with his sister, rode his bicycle, swam, and took his dog Comet out for walks. He was rambunctious and lively and full of energy, an active cub scout and later, a boy scout. He loved Star Wars and was proud of his action figures and...
Catherine Ann Risley
Apr 19, 2015
Catherine Ann Risley, 73, went home to Jesus, April 19th, 2015. She was born June 15th, 1941 in Miles City, Montana to Irene and Jacob Graff. Her father passed away when she was 6 years old and shortly thereafter Irene married Arthur Waller. Most of her early years were spent in Montana surrounded by aunts and uncles. On August 18th,...
Robert Stephen Nevrly Sr.
Apr 18, 2015
Robert Nevrly, Sr. was 75 years old when he lost his battle to a complication after surgery. The love he had for his wife of 52 years, is a love you usually see in movies. His world spun around hers even when he was in the Army thousands of miles away. She was his ticket to heaven where he sits...
Karen Anne Longtin
Apr 12, 2015
Karen Anne Longtin age 35 went to Heaven on April 12, 2015 at home in Post Falls, Idaho after a long courageous battle with Lupus and auto immune liver failure. Karen is survived by her son, Matthew Noah McPeek and her parents Kenneth A. and Brenda J. Longtin of Post Falls, Idaho, her brother Robert A. Longtin and sister-in-law Kristin...
Andrea Theresia Rainey
Apr 4, 2015
A Life Well Lived Andrea T Rainey, 52, lost her battle with cancer Saturday April 4, 2014 at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho surrounded by friends. Andrea was born August 24, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up near Seattle and graduated from Sammamash High School in 1980. She subsequently studied at the University of Washington where she earned...
James Bruce Bening Jr.
Mar 31, 2015
Jim was born in Orofino Idaho on April 14,1953 to James Bruce Bening and Jewel Dean (Bouldin) Bening. He was called home to heaven on March 31,2015 after a brave fight with cancer. Jim’s family settled in Pinehurst ID where he grew up and graduated from Kellogg High in 1971. Jim has had a lifetime love affair with the outdoors...
Robin Gillett Watkins
Mar 22, 2015
Robin G. Watkins 59, of Athol,ID passed away at Hospice House of North Idaho on March 22, 2015. Robin was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 6, 1955 to Ron and Pauline (Gillett) Watkins. Robin grew up in Wauseon, Ohio & Scarborough Ontario, Canada. He attended college at Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas & Pasadena, California. He later met...
William Askren Calligan
Mar 13, 2015
Bill went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2015. He was born in Puyallup, Washington on October 13, 1924. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1942. After a brief employment at the Tacoma Shipyards, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in the South Pacific Theater until the end of World War II. After...
Bonita Marie Ament
Mar 13, 2015
Bonita Marie Ament- Age 68 died peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones at The Hospice House of North Idaho in Hayden, Idaho on March 13, 2015. She was referred to as “Bonnie” which is the name she preferred. She was born on April 15, 1946 in Forest Grove Oregon. She was one of seven children to parents, Carl Cropp...
Larry Ben Smith
Mar 11, 2015
Larry Ben Smith SR Passed away March 11 2015 in salmon id He was born to Ben Burnham Smith and Hazel Simmons March 21 1936 Sugar city ID He Was the Oldest of 7 Children He served our country in the Marine’s Married Carolyn Nave June 16 1960 They had 4 children they later divorce Then Married Norine Barnhart 1966...

