Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Tracie Elizabeth Mylan
May 24, 2024
Tracie passed peacefully in the heart of the city on the sunny afternoon of May 24, 2024. She had a room filled with love, holding the hand of her daughter while she moved on to her loving father in Heaven. Tracie was born and raised in Coeur d' Alene, she traveled all of the Pacific NorthWest through her adult years taking in...
Alice Hall
May 23, 2024
Alice “Punkie” G Pederson (Brundage/Hall), aged 90 passed away peacefully in her home on May 23, 2024, at Rathdrum ID. She was born on January 11, 1934 in Boise, Idaho. Her father, Harold, was 33 and her mother, Rosetta, was 28. She had 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She married Richard "Dick" Vernon Brundage in 1952 in Payette, ID. They...
William Michael Lowery
May 23, 2024
William Mike Lowery, aged 38, passed away on May 23, 2024. He was a beloved father, son, and brother. William was born on December 15, 1985, in Kellogg, Idaho. He graduated from Kellogg High School in the Class of 2004 and proudly served in the Army National Guard from 2003 to 2009.William, known as "Mike" to his loved ones, he...
Peter Lapin
May 22, 2024
Peter Lapin: March 1948 – May 2024. In loving memory of Peter Lapin, father to Gregory of Coeur d’Alene; previously married to Helen Lessig (deceased); brother to Margarita Suwalow and Nina Lapin (both deceased), brother-in-law to Arthur Suwalow (deceased), son of Peter and Theodora Lapin (both deceased), and uncle to Marina Morgenegg of Falls Church, VA and Tamara McKenna of...
Fairel Lee Wideen
May 17, 2024
Fairel Wideen, 78, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on May 17th.Fairel was born on May 26, 1945 to Frieda and AR Wall in Fontana, Ca. After graduating from Fontana High School in 1963. Fairel worked as a bank teller and as a secretary for San Bernardino County Mental Health. In 1966, she met the love of her life, Chuck...
Brian Christopher Garza Jr.
May 9, 2024
Brian Christopher Garza Jr., 23, of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away in May 2024 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Brian was born in Bellflower, California to Lorraine Brollier Garza and Brian Garza Sr. on June 15th, 2000. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 2018. He worked as a cook and DJ. He enjoyed time outdoors, cooking, listening to and making music,...
Marian A Gentry
May 5, 2024
Marian A. Gentry, affectionately known as "Red," passed away peacefully in her home on May 5, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 10, 1951, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, Marian was the beloved daughter of Wallace Reinhardt and Alma Lucille Lau (Reinhardt).
Growing up in the scenic landscapes of Northern Idaho and Washington, Marian developed a strong bond with...
Edith Ann Duhamel
Apr 28, 2024
Edith Ann Duhamel passed away on Sunday April 28th at Petersen Place in Hayden, Idaho at theage of 86. In the end Dementia took everything from her. She was born on December 11,1937, to Alice Shrosbree and Thomas L Jernegan in Seattle Washington. She spent herchildhood snow skiing, participating in Girl Scouts and enjoying numerous outdoor activities.She graduated from Holy...
Terry Lee Howell
Apr 27, 2024
Born October 30, 1942 and died April 27, 2024
He was a 4th generation North Idahoan raised in the Rathdrum area.
Terry drove a freight truck for over 40 years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, classic cars and remembering stories about the good old days with friends and family.
Terry married Alwyn Totton February 7th, 1964.
He is survived by wife Alwyn, sons Terry Lee and Bryan M.
Granddaughter Crystal. Great granddaughters Emmalyn...
Paul Jeffrey Peters
Apr 24, 2024
Paul Jeffrey Peters
December 11th, 1966 - April 24th, 2024
Paul Peters, aged 57, passed away on April 24th, 2024 at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.
Paul was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 11th, 1966, and adopted as an infant by Marshall and Elizabeth Peters. The new family spent time in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Kansas City, Kansas before settling...
Joyce Louise Phillips
Apr 24, 2024
On April 34, 2024 Joyce Louise Phillips passed away surrounded by her family at The Schneidmiller Hospice House. Joyce was born in Pendleton, Oregon to Gordon and Lorena Chapman on March 20, 1934. Joyce was preceded in death by her husbands James Ruland and Larry Phillips Sr., son Phillip Ruland, her parents, 3 sisters, and one brother. She leaves behind 2...
James "Jim" William Waltz
Apr 15, 2024
On April 15th, 2024 James W. Waltz passed away from natural causes at The Schneidmiller Hospice House. Jim was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Albert and Dorothy Waltz on December 3, 1933. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951. In 1953 he entered the United States Air Force and served for 4 years. He later served in the Air...
Richard Dean Babin
Apr 14, 2024
Born in Spokane WA, on November 22, 1954, went to Jesus on April 14, 2024 Kootenai Hospital CDA, Idaho. Richard was born into the Lloyd and Jo Babin family as the youngest child and was loved dearly by his Grandparents Dale Babin, and Ida (Babin) Catlow and Roger and Pearl (Dinkins) Bayer, who he loved right back. He was raised in...
Christopher Eugene Rose
Apr 13, 2024
Christopher Eugene Rose, 54, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away on April 13th, 2024 at Kootenai Hospital. Preceded in death by his father, Merrill T. Rose and his mother, Ottillie E. Rose. Leaving a legacy through his sons, Colin C. Rose, 23, and Owen L. Rose, 19, both residing in North Idaho.There was a private memorial ceremony and scattering of...
Ruth Ann Born
Apr 11, 2024
Ruth Ann Born, 86, of Spokane WA, passed away on April 11th 2024 at her home. Ruth grew up in Chelsea Oklahoma with her family before settling in Spokane WA.
Ruth’s hobbies included feeding and caring for wildlife that frequented her property from turkeys and deer to tiny hummingbirds. When she wasn’t caring for animals, she would go to Rosauers with...
Marie "Moriah" Szakara
Apr 10, 2024
Marie “Moriah” Szakara of Post Falls, passed away to be with the Lord on April 10th, 2024. Born in Puerto Rico, on February 25th, 1925. Moriah married John Szakara who was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard and lived in Michigan for many years. Eventually, they moved to San Diego where they adopted two boys, John and Glenn. Moriah...
Gary Mikel Thomas
Apr 9, 2024
Gary Mikel Thomas, known affectionately as Mikel, of Post Falls, ID, passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2024, at his home in Post Falls. He was born on September 26th, 1986, to his loving parents Gary W. Thomas and Tracy Hedge.Growing up in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Mikel attended Lake City High School and graduated in 2005. He pursued a career...
Stanley Orville McCurdy
Apr 8, 2024
Stanley Orville McCurdy, age 76, of Spokane Valley passed away on April 8, 2024. Stan was born on June 14, 1947, in Huntington Park, California, to Orville McCurdy, and Naomi Dyer.Not only was he a devoted son, but he was also a loving brother to Carolyn (Dick) and Marilyn (Jim). He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Michelle (Darien),...
Irma Marie Koch
Apr 2, 2024
Irma Marie Koch, 94, surrounded by her loving family, slipped peacefully into the Lord's hands the evening of April 2, 2024. Her family and friends were so thankful to be able to assure her of their love and her soon destination, during her last 11 days.Irma was welcomed into a fun, large family by Robert Earl Sapp and Stella Louise...
Loraine Joann Buck
Apr 1, 2024
Loraine Joann "Lori" Buck, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Coeur d’Alene Idaho, surrounded by family on Monday, April 1st, 2024.
Lori was welcomed into this world on February 26, 1942, by parents Raymond and Jean Owen in Flagstaff AZ. Following a stint in Canyonville Oregon, the family relocated to San Diego Ca in 1957. Lori soon met...