Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth William Simpson
Jul 14, 2025
Kenneth William Simpson, a beloved figure whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully at home in Hayden, Idaho on July 14, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 27, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, Kenneth grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the forests and mountains that would inspire...
Ronald E. Murphy
Jul 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Ronald E. Murphy of Rathdrum, Idaho on July 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Ronald was born March 03, 1939, in Ventura, Ca. and lived in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Rathdrum areas with his family for over 59 years. Ronald met his beloved wife Charolyn Murphy in high school and...
Roy Eugene Mortensen
Jul 5, 2025
Roy Eugene Mortensen, aged 75, peacefully departed this life on July 5, 2025, at his residence near Saint Maries, Idaho, after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 18, 1949, in Salem, Oregon, Roy exemplified a kind and humorous spirit throughout his life.
His education began in Aumsville, Oregon, where he started first grade, and he later attended schools...
Tanner Andrew Wiles
Jul 2, 2025
Tanner Andrew Wiles
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Tanner Wiles. Tanner passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd. The cause of his death is still unknown. Tanner is survived by his mother Robin Wiles; Father, Paul Wiles, brother, Hunter Wiles and Kassandra Woodall, his niece, Kennedy Wiles and nephew, Sawyer Wiles, his aunt, Renee Street and cousin,...
Sarena Christine Harrison
Jun 29, 2025
Sarena Cristine Harrison, 42, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2025. Born to Paul and Sherry Munroe on June 2, 1983, Sarena was a quiet, gentle soul whose peaceful presence brought comfort and love to all who knew her.
Sarena spent her life caring for others. In her early career, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)...
Arthur "Art" LaMothe
Jun 28, 2025
Arthur “Art” LaMothe 1960–2025 June 28, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, grit, and a love for life lived wide open.
Born in Westfield in 1960, Art grew up working on his father’s dairy farm, he learned early on the value of hard work, responsibility, and showing up when it mattered most. Art especially loved tractor work — he felt right...
Judy Dewitt Walker
Jun 21, 2025
Judy DeWitt Walker, passed on June 21, 2025, at 93 years of age. Judy was born in Columbus, Georgia on October 26, 1931, to Mary Bellflowers. They moved to Atlanta, GA, at some point where they lived till Judy was 15 years old.
Judy met her husband, Reid Walker in Atlanta while he was in an Army Training Center, learning deiseal...
Kala Geree Faler
Jun 21, 2025
In Memory of Our Adored Mother
Kala Geree Faler (Ross)
Sunrise: May 8, 1958 – Sunset: June 21, 2025
On June 21st, surrounded by the care of those she loved and close to her. Our beautiful mother
peacefully transitioned from this world after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. Even
in her final days, her strength, her grace, and immeasurable...
Dale Edward Martin
Jun 16, 2025
Dale Edward Martin, born on September 29, 1952, in Eugene, OR, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho, at the age of 72. He was the beloved son of Mel and Peggy Martin who fostered in him a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a practical, straightforward view of life.
Dale spent much of his career with...
Gary Jay Hill
Jun 15, 2025
Gary J Hill was born on May 28, 1960, to Joseph Hill and Donna Emra. A proud veteran, Gary served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1989, stationed at NAS Whidbey Island. It was there he met the love of his life, Michele Sweeney. The two were married on August 9, 1979, and together they built a life...
Shelba Jean Flock
Jun 3, 2025
Shelba Jean Flock, lovingly known as "Jean," went home to our Lord on June 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1942, in Keota, Oklahoma to George and Mary Tennessee Sandlin, Jean graced us with her vibrant spirit for over eighty-three years. Her journey through life was marked by her infectious joy, unyielding love...
Holly Marie Tollefson
Jun 3, 2025
Holly Marie Tollefson, born on June 10, 1982, in Olympia, Washington, left this world on June 3, 2025, in Dalton Gardens, Idaho. She was a vibrant soul whose kindness and welcoming nature deeply touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Holly's spirit radiated warmth, and her infectious sense of humor always made others feel at ease.
A proud graduate of Olympia...
Earl William Rix
Jun 3, 2025
Earl William Rix, 79, Post Falls Idaho was born on October 21, 1945, in Seattle Washington to Hiram Edgar Rix and Esther Bollone. Earl grew up in Seattle Washington, the only son of five siblings. He had four sisters: Patricia, Arlene, Jean, and Briona (aka Janeth). In 1958 at the age of 13, he won the greater Seattle Old Woody...
Kenneth Allen Verhaag
Jun 2, 2025
Kenneth Allen Verhaag, a devoted family man, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho, at the age of 57. Born on February 22, 1968, in Spokane, Washington, Ken was the son of Gerald Cecil Verhaag and Earlene Kay Verhaag.
Ken built a successful career as the previous owner of Kenny V's Tire Store, where his commitment to excellent...
Phyllis Jean Smuts
May 30, 2025
Phyllis Jean Smuts passes away at the age of 95 on May 30, 2025 in her daughter-in-law's home in Post Falls Idaho. Phyllis was born on August 10, 1929 in Huntington, Indiana to Clarence E. Welty and Josephine Stookey.
Phyllis grew up in Huntington Indiana where she graduated from high school. She was one of thirteen siblings. When Phyllis was 10...
Imogene Sverdsten
May 29, 2025
Imogene (White,Payne) Sverdsten
September 8, 1931-May 29, 2025
Mom passed away peacefully on May 29th at her home surrounded by family.
Ima was born September 8, 1931 in Bend, Oregon to Adrian and Mae White. She was the oldest of 7 children including brothers Jess, Frank and Don White, and sisters Karen (Peterson), Nadine (Weddle) and Mary (Sperber).
She grew up in Rose Lake,...
Steven Tyler Hutchin
May 28, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Steven Tyler “Steve’O” Hutchin**
*July 23, 1991 - May 28, 2025*
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Steven Tyler “Steve’O” Hutchin on May 28, 2025, in his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. At just 33 years old, Steven’s vibrant spirit and warm presence have left an irreplaceable void in the lives of...
Linda Lou Cook
May 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Cook (Lin)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Lou Cook (Lin), beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and partner, who left this world on May 26, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born on August 10, 1951, in Pomeroy, Washington, to her cherished parents, Maurice and Carol Sexton.
Linda's life was a tapestry of love...
Maniti Taufaiai Faamau
May 21, 2025
Maniti Taufaiai Faamau, 69
POST FALLS, IDAHO — Maniti Taufaiai Faamau, a devoted husband, cherished father and grandfather, beloved brother, uncle, and respected church deacon, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho. He was 69.
Born on February 12, 1956, in Vailuutai, Western Samoa, to Maniti and Mafina Faamau, he was one of 11 siblings in...
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