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

Sherri Lynn Wastweet

Sherri Lynn Wastweet

Sep 8, 2024

Sherri Lynn Wastweet (Price) was born on May 9th, 1966 to Lee Daniel and Marianne Elaine Price in Modesto, California. In October 1970 Sherri and her family moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Sherri graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1984 and lived the rest of her life in Kootenai County. She worked as a Grant Administrator for 21 years...

Karen Lee Dretke

Karen Lee Dretke

Sep 8, 2024

Karen Lee Dretke, 57, of Rathdrum, passed away on September 8th.

Karen was born on March 6, 1967, in Fontana, California, and she was the youngest of four siblings: Freddie, Kathleen, and Joe. Karen grew up in California spending time with siblings and friends while enjoying concerts, Rock N’Roll and big hair. She met her husband, Tom, in Brea, near where...

Annette Julia Greb

Annette Julia Greb

Sep 7, 2024

Annette Julia Greb, a cherished soul, was born on March 28, 1957, in the beautiful town of Grand Junction, Colorado. She left this world on September 7, 2024, in Post Falls, Idaho, after a valiant battle with leukemia. Annette’s spirit will continue to resonate through the lives she touched and the love she nurtured.

A proud graduate of Bear Creek High...

Roy Henry Anderson

Roy Henry Anderson

Aug 26, 2024

Roy Henry Anderson was born on February 9, 1937, in Mentone, California. He was the youngest of four children born to Roy Byron and Arethusa Belle (Allen) Anderson. Roy grew up in the Redlands and Yucaipa area at the foothills of the San  Bernardino mountains in southern California.

His family and friends knew him as “Butch”, a nickname given to him...

Colleen Obeid

Colleen Obeid

Aug 15, 2024

Colleen McLeese Obeid passed away on August 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her siblings, Sylvia, Rod, and Danny. She is lovingly remembered by her son Robert Obeid and his wife Gail, as well as grandchildren Tyler, Jordan, Samira, and Bryce. She is dearly missed by her daughter Lori Van Trigt, as well...

James Raymond Isbell

James Raymond Isbell

Aug 13, 2024

James R. Isbell, 86, aka Izzy, Passed away on August 13, 2024, peacefully at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho. James was born at home in Adams County, Colorado, 10/6/1937, to Paul and Lottie (Hedrick) Isbell, and James was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1956. His army service was from 1960 to 1962. He...

Penelope Raelyn Stinson

Penelope Raelyn Stinson

Aug 12, 2024

Penelope Raelyn Stinson, born on August 12, 2024, in Coeur d' alene, Idaho, tragically passed away on the same day. She was the beloved daughter of Anessa Johnson and Donald Stinson III. Penelope is survived by her Mother, Anessa Johnson, Father, Donald Stinson III, Brother, Daniel Stinson, Great Grandma, Barbara Carter, Great Grandpa, Henry Patrick, Nana, Carrie Dudley-Patrick, Papa, Chad...

Dennis Cowden

Dennis Cowden

Aug 12, 2024

S. Dennis Cowden, 83, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was born on September 11, 1940, in Beaumont, California, to Robert Wendle Cowden and Helen Faye Cowden (née Denier).

Dennis grew up in San Bernardino, California. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Kentucky where he graduated from high school in...

Richard Lee Chittester

Richard Lee Chittester

Aug 4, 2024

Richard Lee Chittester 73, USAF Ret. Major

 Richard Lee (Ric) Chittester, 73 died peacefully on August 4, 2024 in Coeur D’Alene ID. Ric was born in Dubois PA on October 25, 1950 to Richard Dale Chittester and Sybil Phyllis (Town) Chittester. Ric was loved by his family and friends and was appreciated for his commitment to others and his quick wit....

Dale Croskrey

Dale Croskrey

Jul 31, 2024

Royal Dale Croskrey was born in Kalispell, Montana June 11, 1935 to Jessie (McGrew) and Albert Croskrey. There he spent his boyhood years. As a kid, he worked at Shepards glass shop next door to where he grew up. During his high school years he worked as an apprentice glazier and earned his journeyman card before graduating high school.

He loves...

John Dean Lillie

John Dean Lillie

Jul 27, 2024

On July 27th, 2024, John Dean Lillie, a beloved resident of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away at the age of 46. He was born on June 27, 1978, in Lancaster, CA. John's pride and joy stemmed from his career as a fiber optic lineman, despite having held various jobs throughout his life.

His favorite pastimes included duck hunting, fishing, camping, and...

Marcia Priebe

Marcia Priebe

Jul 26, 2024

Marcia Priebe, 79, was born in Spokane, Washington on March 8, 1945, and passed away on July 26, 2024. Marcia was a lifelong resident of Spokane, she graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, where she met the love of her life. She was married for 61 wonderful years to her beloved husband, Kenn Priebe. Together, they raised seven children:...

James Edward Pryor

James Edward Pryor

Jul 20, 2024

James Edward "Pete" Pryor, 76 of Coeur d'Alene passed into heaven July 20, 2024 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Pete was born in Mobile Alabama to Edward Gavin Pryor and Doris Valeda (Roberts) Pryor. He grew up in Mobile where he attended Murphy High School. He enjoyed Boy Scouts and performing in the...

Angela Dawn Warthen

Angela Dawn Warthen

Jul 14, 2024

Angela Warthen, also known as Angie, was 40 years of age. She was born on December 21st, 1983, the coldest day of the year. She was the first girl born on the Lien side of the family. She spent the first four years in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She did her schooling in Salt Lake City, Utah, before moving up to Sandpoint,...

Harbans K. Singh

Harbans K. Singh

Jul 14, 2024

Harbans Kaur Singh, was born October 28, 1930, to Mohinder Singh Sandhu and Chand Kaur Sandhu, in India and left us on July 14, 2024. She was married to Lt. Col. Kartar Singh on December 4, 1948 in the Sikh tradition. After her marriage she continued her education and received a bachelor of arts degree in English. She also received...

Christina Jean Gernert

Christina Jean Gernert

Jul 6, 2024

On July 6, 2024, Christina Jean "Piper" Gernert, aged 40, passed away just 4 miles outside Reardon, WA. Born on October 8, 1983, in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Christina was a beloved figure in Post Falls, ID.

Christina's journey was one marked by resilience and determination. She navigated the public school system in Post Falls and proudly graduated from Post Falls High...

Fannie N Anderton

Fannie N Anderton

Jul 6, 2024

 Fannie “Frannie” N. Anderton peacefully passed away at the home of her daughter in Post Falls Idaho on July 6, 2024 following a battle with cancer.

 Frannie was born March 14, 1942 in Millersburg Ohio to Noah Yoder and Mattie (Troyer) Yoder. She was the second of six children.

 She was raised as a member of the Amish Church in the Holmes...

Christopher Luke Owens

Christopher Luke Owens

Jul 1, 2024

Christopher Luke OwensNovember 29, 1973 – July 1, 2024A loving son, brother and father and talented auto mechanic, Christopher “Chris” Luke Owens passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 50.

Chris was born November 29, 1973 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Larry and Mary Owens. At the age of four, his family relocated...

Charles Edward Coats

Charles Edward Coats

Jun 28, 2024

Feb 19, 1968 - Jun 28, 2024 

Charles Edward Coats, 56, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away suddenly on June 28th, 2024, from cardiac arrest. He died at home beside his beloved wife, Desiree. 

Born on February 19, 1968, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to Herbert and Jeanne (Doffing) Coats, Charles moved with his family to Seattle, Washington, shortly after his birth. He attended...

Tessa Robinson

Tessa Robinson

Jun 26, 2024

Tessa Anne Robinson, 26, suddenly passed away on June 26, 2024, while on a trip to visit Friends and Family in Northern Idaho. Her loss is extremely unexpected, and her family is overwhelmingly saddened. Tessa leaves behind her Loving Parents: Brian & Christie Robinson, Sisters: Ashley Cooper (Camren Cooper), Brianna Robinson & Cassidy Huckaby; Nephew: Xavier Cooper, Niece: Evie Cooper,...

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