Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas

Agnes  Forsyth

Agnes Forsyth

Nov 15, 2013

Born in McElroy Montana on November 6th 1931 passed peacefully on November 15th 2013 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho after a seven week stay in Ivy Court. Proceeded in death, by both parents (born in Denmark), Father Peter Martin and Mother Bertha (Christensen) Anderson . Syblings: Leonard Anderson, Glaydes Anderson Holland and Husband of 57 years of marriage John R. Forsyth....

Harry Kellas

Harry Kellas

Nov 15, 2013

Harry P. Kellas 61, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away, Friday, November 15th, 2013 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 11AM, Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at St. John Orthodox Church, 4718 E. Horsehaven Ave. Post Falls, Idaho - address, Father Bazel and Father Sapika will be officiating. Memorial can be made to either church...

Wayne Moeller

Wayne Moeller

Nov 14, 2013

On November 14, 2013, Wayne left this world to join his parents, Otto F. and Ruby L. Moeller, and grandparents, Frederick & Caroline Moeller and Conrad & Mary Schaefer, in their Heavenly Father's Kingdom. Wayne was born April 26, 1927 at his parents' farm home located 13 miles east of Ritzville, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Norma F....

Larry  Williams

Larry Williams

Nov 10, 2013

Our beloved cowboy Larry Don Williams, age 66 has taken his final ride to the country in the sky. Larry died peacefully at home November 10, 2013. Larry was a man of his word and a jack of all trades who was given a task and knew the right tool for the job and finished it to the best of...

Billie  Jackson

Billie Jackson

Nov 7, 2013

Billie Jo Jackson departed this life at Kootenai Medical Center on November 7, 2013. Billie Jo was born on June 9, 1946 in Dickenson County, Virginia to the late Eller and Joseph Newberry. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Charles Newberry, James Mann, Phillip Newberry and sister Henrietta Mann. Billie...

Bernice  Mckenzie

Bernice Mckenzie

Nov 7, 2013

Bernice McKenzie, 69, of Spokane, WA passed from this life peacefully and gracefully on November 7, 2013 from recently diagnosed C.O.P.D.. Bernice was a beloved mom, grandma, sister and friend. She was born the 6th of 9 children to Floyd & Helen Baylor on December 19, 1943 in Lolo, MT.. Bernice grew up in Western Montana and attended school in...

Daren  Nelson

Daren Nelson

Nov 3, 2013

Daren Drew Nelson, 81, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away quietly at home on November 3, 2013 in his favorite chair, surrounded by his family. He was born September 18, 1932 to Oscar and Lena (Ard) Nelson and worked his family's potato farm in Firth, ID until serving his country in the Army. Daren Nelson was a man of many...

Durwood Helt

Durwood Helt

Nov 1, 2013

Durwood Bobbie Helt, 90, of Spokane Valley, Washington passed away November 1, 2013 at North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, in Post Falls, Idaho. Durwood was born September 6, 1923 in Chewelah, Washington to Victor and Martha (Huguenin) Helt. Durwood attended and graduated from Colville High School in 1941. He then went on to Washington State University until he was drafted...

Michael Mcfadden

Michael Mcfadden

Nov 1, 2013

Michael Patrick McFadden, 46, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away at his home in Post Falls, Idaho. Michael was born January 7, 1967 in Great Falls, Montana to Duane "Mac" and Kathleen (Wilsey) McFadden. Michael attended and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1984. He then went on to a technical college in Seattle, Washington where he earned a...

Douglas Marshall

Douglas Marshall

Oct 31, 2013

Douglas G. Marshall, 80, of Hayden, Idaho, formerly of Norwell, Mass., Barnstable, Mass., Sandwich Mass., and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, passed away October 31st at Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho. Doug and his partner Judy Gallagher relocated from New Hampshire to Idaho in 2012 to be closer to family. Doug was born April 29th, 1933. He grew up in Hingham MA,...

Katy  Utermohlen

Katy Utermohlen

Oct 29, 2013

Obituary not available.

Virginia  Sturgis

Virginia Sturgis

Oct 29, 2013

Virginia Lee Sturgis (aka) "Frisky Jenny" passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2013 surrounded by all those who loved her deeply. Virginia is survived by her loving husband Gerald Sturgis of 50 years, and Brother Bill Burgess and wife Fran. She is also survived by her many children. Son Don Houk and wife Susan, daughter Diane Ahlers and husband Jerry,...

Melvin  Carman

Melvin Carman

Oct 27, 2013

Melvin A. Carman, 92, of Post Falls, Idaho died at Garden Plaza on October 27, 2013. He was born in Molson, Okanogan, WA, February 28, 1921 to Chancey and Lizzie (Mundt) Carman. Melvin is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Engebretsen, Marilyn Smith, Judy (Joe) Smith, Linda (Bill) Rabey; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Rebecca  Mott

Rebecca Mott

Oct 18, 2013

Rebecca Jane Mott, 64, of Athol, ID, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in the presence of her loving family on October 18, 2013. She was born in Polson, MT on March 26, 1949 to the late Connie and Stanly Ridnour. Throughout her childhood she lived in many places following her mother and father who worked construction. She even resided...

Judith  Rick

Judith Rick

Oct 16, 2013

Judith Ann Rick, 71, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away October 16, 2013 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Judith was born March 23, 1942 in Wharton, West Virginia to Rufus and Opal (Bartley)Huguenot. As a child Judith had first moved with her family to Ohio, before moving to the Los Angeles, California area in 1954. There...

Donald Reed

Donald Reed

Oct 6, 2013

Donald Arthur Reed, 83, of Coeur D' Alene, Idaho passed away October 6, 2013 at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho. Donald was born September 20, 1930 in Chatcolet, Idaho to Fred and Florence Reed. Donald attended and graduated from St. Maries High School in 1950. He met Arlyss Sherrard and they were married in 1954. They were later divorced...

William Ferger

William Ferger

Oct 6, 2013

Loving husband, father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather and uncle, William Dennis Ferger. enjoyed 78 years of life before passing away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday October 6, 2013, in Coeur d' Alene. He was born August 15th, 1935 in Post Falls to John and Ethel Ferger. Bill graduated from Post Falls HS in 1953 and then attended North Idaho Jr....

Philip Tait

Philip Tait

Oct 6, 2013

Obituary not available.

Walter Max Bechler

Walter Max Bechler

Oct 5, 2013

Obituary not available.

Clifford Monti

Clifford Monti

Sep 30, 2013

Obituary not available.