Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Richard Guy Craven
Nov 23, 2021
Richard Craven of Post Falls, ID, passed away at the age of 88 on November 23, 2021 in the care of Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls, Idaho. Born on August 5th, 1933 in Goldendale Washington, Richard was one of five children of Samuel G. Craven and Opal (Nickerson) Craven would have. Richard graduated in 1951 from John Day High...
Anthony Tyler Phelps
Nov 21, 2021
Tony T. Phelps, 37, of Athol, Idaho, passed away on November 21, 2021 in a tragic accident driving his work truck and trailer on I-90 outside of Ritzville, Washington. Tony left behind his wife, Brianna (14 years married) and his three children, Kaiden (13), Kamden (7) and Karolina (5 months old). He also leaves behind his mom, Tami; brothers: Wilbur...
Rita Ivanovna Kalancha
Nov 21, 2021
The tribute to my dear beloved Mother the true embodiment of the Divine Mother. The way I will always remember my Mother is as a brave, courageous, outspoken woman, an independent and intelligent thinker, a wise scientist, full of heart and super sharp sense of humor. She was always wise, always. She had own very unique way of speaking and...
Thomas Charles Hopman
Nov 20, 2021
There are no words that can adequately describe the man I spent 40 years of my life with. We met and married later in life. I was divorced with 2 children, he was single. Tom had already spent time overseas in Pakistan at an Air Force Base in Peshawar where he had top security clearance. When he was sent back...
Norma Anne Mctaggart
Nov 19, 2021
Norma Anne Yale McTaggart stepped into eternity on the 19th of November, 2021. She was born in Spokane, WA to Doris and Preston Yale on the 7th of August, 1939 and was joined five years later by her beloved brother Dennis. She went to Trent Elementary and graduated from West Valley High in 1957. She married Art McTaggart and had...
Dolores Elaine Smith
Nov 17, 2021
Dolores Elaine Smith (83) born on the 7th of July, 1938 in Scranton, PA to Ludwig of Poland and Anna of Pennsylvania, passed away on the 17th of November, 2021 at Kootenai Health of Covid-Pneumonia. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Dolores resided in Post Falls, ID for the last 22 years. She moved from Glen Mills,...
Shirley June Schlichter
Nov 15, 2021
Born Shirley June Eastep parents Dana and Mary Eastep; siblings Lyle, Wanda and Glenna. Raised in Ridgeview West Virginia and the youngest of the family made for a speedy and rough upbringing. The siblings were competitive which made for a short grueling childhood. Married Jerry Klinger at age 16 following up with five children Diane, Jerry Jr who she lost...
Gary Nello Giuntoli
Nov 10, 2021
Gary Nello Giuntoli passed away on November 10th from complications due to COVID. He was 80 years old. At the time of his passing he resided with his wife in Coeur d' Alene, ID. He was born in Tacoma, WA and grew up in Aberdeen and Lakebay, WA. He retired after working 20 (+) yrs in the concrete industry (Kitsap...
Jessica Rose Kidwell
Nov 9, 2021
Jessica Rose Kidwell Shorter, 38 years young, passed away on November 9th, 2021 at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, ID. She was a wife, mother, and a dear friend to many. Her and her wife, Trishell Shorter, shared 2 years of a partnership full of love, laughter and adventure. Born in Bakersfield, CA. She was daughter of Late Mary Ann...
Sarah Louise Basso
Nov 9, 2021
Sarah, Basso; 63 Sarah Louise “The Warrior” Basso was a month shy of her 64th birthday. She lived in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She couldn’t think of anywhere else she would rather be and always said what a blessing it was to live in such a beautiful place next to the river. Sarah took her last breath at 12:50 am on...
John Joseph Baldwin
Nov 7, 2021
John “Jack” Joseph Baldwin, 75, of Priest River, Idaho passed away on the 7th of November 2021 at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho while battling Esophageal Cancer. John was born the 3rd of June 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Baldwin of Utah and Elizabeth Price of Montana. John grew up in Los Angeles, California area and...
Vita Louise Lafond
Nov 6, 2021
She was studying to be a nun and then she had me. She took care of me when I fell, it made my heart shudder. I crumpled in the blanket she gave me. She always knew how to make me feel better. She was one pot wanda. She made her pot roast last week and a half ago, and her...
Peter Maurice Rose
Nov 6, 2021
Peter “Pete” Maurice Rose 76, passed away at his home in Post Falls, ID on Nov. 6, 2021. He was born in San Diego, CA to Gaitano Modesto Asciutto and Wanda Lee Hill. Courtland Eugene Rose raised Pete. Pete grew up on his family's farm in Ashland, OR. He loved his childhood on the farm with his favorite memory being...
Ross Edward Besich
Nov 6, 2021
Ross Edward Besich, 80, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on November 6, 2021 from a cardiac arrest. He was born to Edna Arnold on December 13, 1940 in Oklahoma. Ross worked as an Electrician in Arizona until he moved his family to the Pacific Northwest where he worked in a sawmill, as a miner, and as an ironworker. He started...
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