Obituaries

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

Ruby  Carman

Ruby Carman

Feb 22, 2013

Ruby L. Carman of Post Falls, ID died at Hospice House of North Idaho on February 22, 2013. She was born in Tipton, Missouri on April 15, 1918 to Benjamin and Edna Gish Worthley. Survivors are her husband, Melvin; niece, Carroll Russo; Melvin's daughters, Carolyn Engebretsen, Marilyn Smith, Judy (Joe) Smith, Linda (Bill) Rabey; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren....

Julia  Beasley

Julia Beasley

Feb 22, 2013

If tears were shed in Heaven early in the morning of February 22, 2013, they had to have been tears of pure joy, as Julia Catherine Beasley was re-united to all of her dearly loved friends and family members who had arrived there before her. After a divine greeting from our Savior Jesus and our Heavenly Father, I can imagine...

Sammy Stephens

Sammy Stephens

Feb 20, 2013

On February 20, 2013, at the grand age of 76, Sammy Lee Stephens (Sam) succumbed to his battle with cancer and has reported to heaven to be issued his angel wings. Sam was born and lived the majority of his life in Colorado but nearly a decade ago he and his wife of three decades, Ramona, made the great escape...

Alice  Hardison

Alice Hardison

Feb 9, 2013

Alice Ida Perry Hardison died peacefully February 9, 2013. Family services will be held on June 1, her 100th birthday. She was born in California to Stuart and Faye Perry, June 1, 1913. She had one sister, Doris. The family moved to Butte, MT in 1916, where she was raised, attended school and was graduated in 1931. She married Dean...

Casson Zook

Casson Zook

Feb 6, 2013

Casson Alden "Tiny" Zook passed away at the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on February 6, 2013 at the age of 86. Tiny is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Jane (Janie) Zook, his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sons: Robert G. Zook and his wife Debbie and their children,...

Dolores  Hawthorn

Dolores Hawthorn

Feb 5, 2013

Obituary: Dolores Jean Hawthorn of Rathdrum, Idaho entered into Heaven on February 5, 2013. Dee, as she was known to all, was born in Ames, Iowa November 17, 1932, to Gail and Percy Fletcher. She was raised with her older sister, Charlotte. She married John Hawthorn in 1949. They settled in Santa Cruz, California in 1952. They had three children...

Delmer Romberg

Delmer Romberg

Feb 5, 2013

Delmer "Del" Wayne Romberg (66) of Heyburn, Idaho passed away February 5, 2013 in Post Falls, ID. He was born March 22, 1946 in Artesia, California to Nelson and Johanna Romberg. He grew up and attended school in Paramount CA. He had the love of his life, Alice Leno Romberg, by his side along with his daughter, Nancy Clark and...

John Spalding Iii

John Spalding Iii

Jan 30, 2013

John was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 14, 1962, third generation Phoenician. As a young man, he was a horseman. He began at the age of 4, winning many championships during his riding career. When he was 17 he worked as a veterinarian technician for Dr. Richard Rezzonico, a large animal veterinarian in Phoenix. He had a great love...

Caroline  Bauer

Caroline Bauer

Jan 26, 2013

Obituary not available.

James Scarlett

James Scarlett

Jan 25, 2013

Obituary not available.

Kevin Mc Kay

Kevin Mc Kay

Jan 24, 2013

Kevin Lawrence McKay, 62 years old, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his home in Post Falls, ID. Kevin fought a valiant battle with brain cancer. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family and friends carried him through 14 months of a painful struggle. Kevin, the oldest of six children,...

Karen Payne

Karen Payne

Jan 24, 2013

Karen Sue Payne, loving mother, passed away surrounded by family and friends on January 24th at age 53. Karen fought against stage 4 terminal brain cancer for two years. Born January 29, 1959 in Albuquerque New Mexico to James and Geraldine Busby. She grew up with her sister Kim and brother Jim. Karen was a cheerleader in high school and...

Cathy Geary

Cathy Geary

Jan 22, 2013

Cathy Geary, 56, of Post Falls, ID died of natural causes, Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Cathy was born to Joanne Shirley and Roger Harris on June 11, 1956 in Great Falls, MT. She spent the majority of her life in Great Falls and also lived in Washington State before moving to Idaho. Cathy married Del Geary in 1981 and they...

Teresa  Boyer

Teresa Boyer

Jan 15, 2013

Teresa Lynn Wyrick was born March 15, 1969 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA to Donald V. Wyrick and Connie L. Wyrick into a family already containing a big brother Paul. Teresa's early life was spent as an "Air Force Brat" traveling the western hemisphere of the world, including stops at Hahn AFB Germany and R.A.F. Lakenheath in Great...

Alan Burtness

Alan Burtness

Jan 12, 2013

Alan was born January 23, 1973 and lost his courageous battle with liver disease on January 12, 2013. Alan was just 11 days shy of having his 40th birthday. Much too young but his body was tired of fighting and he knew what joy lie ahead as he left this world. Alan's family includes his two boys, Preston 14, Austin...

Mary  Hooten

Mary Hooten

Jan 6, 2013

Mary Jean Hooten Born on May 16th 1939 to Joe and Helen Alvernaz, passed away in a" Room Full of Love" at her home on Jan 6, 2013 at 12:30 pm. Mary Jean was one of five children, three sisters and one brother. Helen was the oldest, then Hilda and Mary Jean, with Rosy being the baby girl. All the...

John Geren

John Geren

Jan 6, 2013

John E. Geren John Geren, age 66, passed away on January 6, 2013. He was born in Tacoma, WA on May 18, 1946 to Ernest and Palma Geren. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jan; son Justin Fisher (Theresa); grandchildren Julien and Tenley; sister Judy Mustain (Larry); nephew Brent. John graduated from Lincoln High School and the...

Daryl Clark

Daryl Clark

Jan 3, 2013

Daryl Raymond "Ray" Clark, Jr. was born July 22, 1969 in Salt Lake City, UT and died January 3, 2013 in Hayden, Idaho. He is survived by his sons Nicholas (Nic) Clark and JR; step-daughters Denise and Deanna; stepfather and mother Cliff and Marilyn Daniels of Rathdrum; two brothers Bret and Travis; a sister Sara; and a close cousin Shawn....

Tina Clark

Tina Clark

Jan 3, 2013

Tina Marie Clark Mother who was taken much to early in life. She left behind her childen Denise Goodrich, Deanna Goodrich, Nicholas Clark. Other living kids she claimed, JR and Danielle Harmon, Tarah Brommer and Jessica Jolliff, and Many many more. She was a mom to anyone and everyone who would let her claim them. She will be missed by...

Freeman Thomason

Freeman Thomason

Dec 30, 2012

Freeman Glen Thomason (69) of Post Falls passed away December 30, 2012 in Pendleton, Oregon, in an unfortunate accident. He was born December 12, 1943 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to Colonel & Avis (Woods) Thomason. Freeman was a man who held his wife, Joanne, at the top of his list with his patriotism next in line. He knew how to...