Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth Eugene Lesley
Jul 1, 2015
Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Lesley of Salmon, Idaho departed this earth on July 1, 2015 to be with his Father in Heaven. At last he succumbed to complications of cancer and old age. He is now free of pain, worldly woes, and his worn out body. Bud was born on September 6, 1921 at home in South Whitley, Indiana to parents...
Henry Ervin Brewer Jr.
Jun 30, 2015
Henry Ervin Brewer, 86, of Hayden, Idaho, completed his journey and entered Heaven on June 30, 2015. Henry Brewer was born in Millport, Ala., on Sept. 16, 1928, to Henry and Odell Brewer. The family moved to Marked Tree, Ark., in 1934 where Henry attended school, excelled in sports and helped on the family farm. Henry was drafted by the...
Bruce Frank Belt
Jun 18, 2015
Its hard to say the words when you loose a parent. Especially when it's your last. It feels as if the glue is gone. But so not true. That is when you step up to the plate and be the people our parents raised us to be. My mother being gone about three years now whom we missed more than...
Steinar Bjarne Karlsen
Jun 17, 2015
Steinar Bjarne Karlsen, 73, of Rena, Norway passed away June 17, 2015 in Salmon, Idaho. Steinar was born June 18, 1941 in Oslo, Norway to Einar and Astrid (Olsen) Karlsen. Steinar emigrated from Norway at age 12 with his parents and 4 sisters to Utah. At age 16 Steinar joined the Norwegian Merchant Marines and traveled to South America. He...
Larry A. Andrews
Jun 5, 2015
Laurence “Larry” Arthur Andrews, 65, of Salmon, Idaho passed away June 5, 2015. Larry was born August 6, 1949 in Salmon, Idaho to Gail and Louise Andrews. Larry attended Sandy Creek School through 2nd Grade then attended schools in Salmon. He graduated from Salmon High School then went on to trade school in Caldwell, Idaho for diesel mechanic. While attending...
Sharon Kay Mcmullin
Jun 1, 2015
Sharon was born April 5, 1942 in Havre, Montana to Keith Stanley McMullin and Rosa Blendina Crain McMulllin. Although born in Havre, the family lived in Chinook. When she was 10 years old the family moved to Moses Lake, Washington where she graduated from Moses Lake High school in 1956. She died quietly at home in the loving presence of...
Patricia Joanne Jensen
May 25, 2015
Patricia Joanne Jensen passed away May 25, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Patricia was born September 28, 1934 to Vernon and Thelma Nelson in Nampa, Idaho. Patricia grew up all over the Northwest and in 1952 graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School. In 1953 she married Eugene Jensen in the LDS Cardston Temple. They were married for...
Richard Lee Dunbar
May 20, 2015
MSgt Richard Lee Dunbar USMC Ret. 80, of Post Falls, ID died Wednesday May 20, 2015. Memorial Services will be held at 11:15 am on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA. Rich was born August 29, 1934 in St Mary’s City, MD to Warren Reginald Dunbar and Cora Susette (Ridgell) Dunbar. He...
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...

