Obituaries

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

Daniel "Danny" Tolentino Reola

Daniel "Danny" Tolentino Reola

Oct 3, 2025

Danny was born on October 14, 1960, in San Juan Rizal, Manila, Philippines. When he was six years old, his family moved to Hawaii where he later met his beloved wife, Pauline, in 1985, while she was working as a nanny. They were married in St. Charles Borromeo Church, in Pauline’s hometown of Philadelphia. While there, Danny, passionate about cooking,...

Garry Leon Croff

Garry Leon Croff

Oct 1, 2025

Born in San Diego, California to James and Martha Croff, Garry lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and integrity. He was a good man steadfast in his faith, generous in spirit, and deeply committed to those he loved. As a husband and father, Garry led with kindness and worked hard to provide and protect. His belief in Jesus...

Diane Marie McCarroll

Diane Marie McCarroll

Sep 25, 2025

Diane Marie McCarroll, born on January 11, 1948, in Waterville, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho. Diane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Growing up in Bell Gardens, California, Diane was a bright spirit who filled the world around her with kindness and warmth....

Debora Clarice Williams

Debora Clarice Williams

Sep 23, 2025

Debby C. Williams

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Debby C. Williams, age 67, in Post Falls, Idaho. Debby peacefully departed this life and returned to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2025. Her life was a testament to deep faith and unwavering love for her family. Debby was kind-hearted...

Brian Jason Molenaar

Brian Jason Molenaar

Sep 22, 2025

*** In Loving Memory of Brian Jason Molenaar ***

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Molenaar, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 22, 2025, at the age of 52. Brian's journey in this world began in Minot, North Dakota, where he was born, and he embraced his upbringing in Grand...

Bonnie Jean Schumacher

Bonnie Jean Schumacher

Sep 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie Schumacher, a cherished mother, artist, and storyteller, who left this world on September 19, 2025.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Betty and Roger Schnitzler.

Bonnie is survived by her devoted son, Bill Schumacher, and her beloved daughter, Lily Emerson, who carry forward her legacy of love and...

Rita Louise Sparks

Rita Louise Sparks

Sep 12, 2025

Rita Louise Sparks, 92, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on September 12, 2025 in her home.

A funeral service will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church, in Post Falls, on October 4, at 11am. A rosary vigil will precede the mass at 10:30.

Rita was born in Kenwood, California to Josephine and Stephen Mayer on June 13, 1933. She attended...

Patrick Marcel Stroud

Patrick Marcel Stroud

Sep 10, 2025

Patrick Marcel Stroud, born in Paris, France and raised in Wallace, Idaho, passed away on September 10th, 2025. 

A proud Marine who served in the Vietnam War, Patrick was known for his gift of gab, adventurous spirit, and entrepreneurial drive.

He traveled extensively, from Alaska  for work - to winters spent in Mexico, and held a special love for Arrow Point. Pat...

Edwardine Klein

Edwardine Klein

Sep 6, 2025

Edwardine Klein (94), formerly of St. Maries, passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born March 30, 1931 in Lewiston, Idaho to Edward and Emma (Wolf) Flerchinger. 

Edwardine attended school in Clarkston, WA and graduated from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles with a B.A. in English. She taught for seven years. 

On June 3, 1961 she married Philip Klein....

Betty Lou Roberts

Betty Lou Roberts

Sep 5, 2025

Betty Roberts, 87 of Post Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2025.

She was born in Helena, Montana to Raymond & Marie Robinson.

Betty married Donald Roberts Sept. 12, 1959, and they settled down in Butte, MT where they raised their 3 children before moving to the Seattle area in 1983.

She worked for and retired from Lakeside Industries for 10...

James Robert Smith

James Robert Smith

Sep 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Robert, who left us on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 69. Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, residing in Post Falls, Idaho, where he shared a loving life with his beloved wife, Alice E. Smith, whom he married on March 7th, 1983.

Born...

Wilbur “Wil” Ronald Leonard

Wilbur “Wil” Ronald Leonard

Sep 4, 2025

Wilbur “Wil” Ronald Leonard

May 15, 1940 – September 4, 2025

Wilbur Ronald Leonard, known as “Wil” to his friends, “Papa” to his grandkids, and “Papa with the Cat” to his great-grandkids, passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on May 15, 1940, in Black Lake, Idaho, to James Wilbur “Leggy” and Margaret Leonard, Wil was a lifelong...

Deanna Charlene Larkin

Deanna Charlene Larkin

Aug 31, 2025

Deanna C. Larkin was born on August 26th 1945 in Coeur d Alene Idaho to Charlie and Martha Calkins. She has one surviving sister Darlene Williams, Coeur d Alene, ID and a half sister who has passed a while back Thelma Nettleton, Sandpoint, ID. Deanna’s date of passing was August 31st, 2025.

She blessed the family with two daughters, Alison McArthur...

Elizabeth RaineAnn Stalcup

Elizabeth RaineAnn Stalcup

Aug 25, 2025

Elizabeth RaineAnn Stalcup was born Elaiasha Faith Campbell on April 8, 2009 to her birth parents Mitchell Campbell and BriAnna Vasquez. Ellie came to Sarah and Robert Stalcup in May of 2010 and was adopted, along with her brother on November 16, 2012 at age 3.

Ellie was born and raised primarily in Richland Washington, moving to the Spokane area in...

Anita Kay Poland

Anita Kay Poland

Aug 22, 2025

Anita Kay (Van Dyke) Poland

(February 25,1931-August 22, 2025)

Anita Kay (Van Dyke) Poland, 94, of Post Falls, ID, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Spokane, WA.

Anita was born in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Jason Van Dyke and Violet (Tootsie) Marie (Tripp) Van Dyke. She grew up during the great...

Dolores Irene McConkey

Dolores Irene McConkey

Aug 21, 2025

Dolores Reese Mattheis McConkey was born in Graceton, Minnesota, on November 10, 1929. She was the oldest of seven children born to Allen and Leola Reese.

Her family moved to Streeter, North Dakota to help her grandfather on his farm. She graduated high school in Streeter as valedictorian and gained 3 Doctorates in college. She was chosen as one of forty...

Charles William Bolton

Charles William Bolton

Aug 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles William “Chuck” Bolton, 1941-2025

Charles William Bolton, fondly known as “Chuck”, was born on May 5, 1941, in Butte, Montana, and passed away at the age of 84 on August 20, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by his family, who lovingly held his hands and encouraged him to be at peace.

Chuck is survived by his...

Philip 'Phil' Craig Waters

Philip 'Phil' Craig Waters

Aug 17, 2025

Philip "Phil" Craig Waters

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Army Veteran

April 12, 1951-August 17, 2025

Philip "Phil" Craig Waters, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Army veteran, Phil will be remembered for his quiet strength, steadfast dedication, and deep love for his family.

Phil honorably served in the United States Army, living...

Clifford Ryan Thomas

Clifford Ryan Thomas

Aug 15, 2025



Clifford Ryan Thomas 37 years old Clifford Ryan Thomas (Clippy, Bubs, Bubba), resident of Athol Idaho. Born to Janet and Cliff Thomas on May 24th, 1988, in San Luis Obispo California. Went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15th, 2025, surrounded by his family that loved him so dearly.

Clifford moved to Missouri as a...

Duaine L Johnson

Duaine L Johnson

Aug 11, 2025

Duaine Lemoyne Johnson, a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, passed away in Post Falls, ID on August 11,2025 at the age of 93. He was born November 18, 1931 in Cando, North Dakota to parents Samuel F. Johnson and Ragnhild K. Fosaaen. 

Duaine grew up on a farm in Eagle Bend, Minnesota and was close to younger siblings...