Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

On October 24,2024 we lost Brent Kidwell unexpectedly. Born on March 3,1964 in Brawley, California, to Tarzan and Ruby Kidwell, he graduated from BUHS in 1983. Brent began his career as an EMT with Gold Cross Ambulance before joining the Imperial Irrigation District, where he worked as a zanjero.

In 2000 he moved his family to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, eventually settling...

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Oct 21, 2024

Kenya Williams, 53, passed away in Rathdrum, Idaho on Monday, October 21st, 2024. 

Kenya was born on June 13th, 1971 in Champaign, IL and grew up in Los Angeles, CA.

One of Kenya’s most memorable jobs was as a call center trainer for T-Mobile/Center Partners in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He was known to be the boss people had the most fun with,...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

 Mary Joyce Wildschutz was born in Huron, South Dakota to August Nicholas Wildschutz and Sylvia Marie Nelson on November 29, 1934. Her family moved to Seattle, Washington, when she was very young and then to Los Angeles, California.

 She attended Franklin High School in Los Angeles, California. At fifteen, she met her future husband, Benedetto, at St. Ignatius Church in Los...

Oct 10, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, stepmother, and friend to many passed away on October 10,2024 

She was born on April 14 and raised in California then later in life became an Idahoan. Marian was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed shaping young minds as a teachers aid. She loved seeing the smile on young kids faces as she was teaching them. She...

Oct 3, 2024

Ryan Otis Alexander, 54, of Rathdrum, Idaho, was received into his loving Savior’s embrace on October 3rd, 2024. 



Ryan was born in Corning, California on May 16, 1970 to Frank Alexander and Delia Graham Alexander. He spent most of his childhood exploring the hills of Northern California and summers in the lush peninsula of western Washington. 



Ryan was an adventurer from the...

Sep 30, 2024

William was born in Conrad, MT to Buddy and Dianna on August 8th, 1980, at 5:10am, weighing 6lbs 11oz. He received his GED in October 1999. He served as an 11B10 infantryman in the Army, Based at Fort Campbell, KY. He worked for Rhodes Crane & Rigging of Spokane, WA, and previously for Hagadone Marine Group in Coeur D' Alene,...

Sep 29, 2024

Lorretta Gene (Galland), daughter of Clay and Gladys Galland, was born on July 28,1928 in Spearfish, South Dakota. In the 1930’s when a child, her parents relocated to North Idaho. There Loretta attended grade school in Coeur d’Alene, and high school at Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington during the academy’s opening year where she made several lifelong friends. In...

Sep 28, 2024

Lynann (Lyn) Marion Harris left this life unexpectedly on September 28, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1963, in McCall Idaho. Ellis and Gladys Vawter raised the little spitfire in St. Maries Idaho where she graduated from high school in 1981. 

Not long after Lyn moved to Post Falls where she never left. It was there that she met her...

Sep 16, 2024

Orval Dale Lancour, 82 of Post Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully at his home on September 16, 2024.

Orval was born at home on October 25, 1941 in Wells Township, Michigan to Clarence and Blanche (Hobbs) Lancour and grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He spent four years in the Marine Corps. Married Joyce (Lund) in July 1964. He...

Sep 15, 2024

Helen Watson Howell, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, on September 15, 2024.

Helen was born in Addiewell, Scotland, on January 22nd, 1955, to Susan and John Cowan. She was the 2nd of 8 children. When she was 19, she met the love of her life, Danny, in Belgium. They married in 1974 and welcomed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...