Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Janice Fern Villegas
Aug 28, 2021
Janice Fern Villegas, age 75, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on August 28, 2021. Janice was born February 7, 1946, to John and Fern (Delashmint) Brooks, in Evansville, Indiana. In 1964, she graduated from Parkway School in Chesterville, Missouri. After she graduated, she worked as a secretary at an advertising agency. Janice met Walter Villegas,...
James Franklin Hudson
Aug 26, 2021
James Franklin Hudson 68 Born November 23 1952 in Spokane Washington to Herbert and Eunice Hudson of Post Falls Idaho. Died August 26 2021 due to complications of Covid and a Heart attack. Jim grew up in Post Falls Idaho and graduated from Post Falls High School in 1971. He worked for the Navy Base in Bayview for 2 summers...
Arleen Shawn Hepner
Aug 22, 2021
Arleen Shawn Hepner 59, was born on Sept. 5, 1961, to Arlo J. Clayburn and Nadeen Clayburn (McJunkin) in Jackson Hole, WY. After the divorce of her parents in 1968, Arleen moved to Rock Springs, WY. where she grew up and went to school. She received her G.E.D. later in life. In 1977 at the age of 16 Arleen met...
Michael Jay Ambach
Aug 13, 2021
Our parents in Heaven welcomed their only son Michael Jay Ambach in their loving arms early on Friday August 13th, 2021. He was surrounded by loving family at the time of his death. Mike was born on February 4, 1963, in Pierre, SD to Glen Michael and Arlys Hofer Ambach joining his older sister Renee. They moved from the Dakotas...
Diana Beatrice (Roberge) Bear
Aug 5, 2021
Diana Beatrice Bear (Roberge) age 90, passed away on August 5th, 2021, in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho. Diane was born on August 18th, 1930, in Massena, New York to Alphonse Joesph Roberge and Rose Elizabeth Vari. Diane was the second oldest of twelve children. Diane’s parents moved the family from New York to Spokane WA when Diane was a young...
Shannon Ray Brandt
Aug 5, 2021
Shannon Brandt August 29, 1974 – August 5, 2021 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, Shannon Brandt, 46, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on August 5, 2021. Shannon was born on August 29,1974; the 3rd son of Clinton and Donna (Salyer) Brandt. He attended school in Kellogg during his younger years, later attended school in Post Falls. Shannon lived...
Ferdie Erwyn Jay
Aug 2, 2021
Ferdie Erwyn Jay, 86, of West Richland, WA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 2, 2021. He was born in Cashmere, WA, on April 27, 1935. Erwyn, as he liked to be called, was the second of four children of the late Rev. Ferdie Charles and Hester (Baird) Jay. He married Marilyn Ann...
John Gordon Bunn
Jul 31, 2021
John G. Bunn (Papaw), 58, died at 11:27 a.m., Saturday, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident on I-90 just outside Rose Lake Idaho. John Bunn was born March 8th, 1963, in Texarkana, Texas to Mary and John Bunn. John worked in the trucking industry as a cross country truck driver for many years. John felt fortunate to be...
Peggy Davis
Jul 30, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” Davis, 90, of Cocoa Beach, Florida passed away July 30, 2021, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born in 1931 to Margaret and George Frederick, Peggy was the oldest of 5 children. Peggy worked a variety of jobs during and after high school, mostly to get out of doing Saturday chores! (She once paid a neighbor to do her ironing.)...
Alice Schlener
Jul 22, 2021
Alice Mary (Fischer) Schlener, age 96 Alice Mary Schlener, a Post Falls resident since 2004, died on July 22, 2021, at the age of 96. Alice enjoyed excellent health until June 1, 2021, when a series of related health conditions ensued which led to her death. Alice, born on September 19, 1924, was the third oldest of the 11 children...
Virginia Marie Slate
Jul 21, 2021
Virginia Marie Slate “Gee”, went home to Jesus at age 90 July 21, 2021. Her children Dennis, Donald, and Debbie were at her bedside as she passed from this life into Glory. Virginia was born to Charles and Verna Fisher on October 11, 1930, in Deming, New Mexico. Since her dad was a gold miner during the depression, they traveled...
Cora Lenore Travis
Jul 20, 2021
The precious and beloved Cora Lenore Travis of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed away 20 July 2021 at home. She was born 4 May 1979 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Anthony and Lahmduan Travis. A longtime resident of Kootenai County, she attended grade school in Athol, Junior and Senior High in Rathdrum. She never married. Cora was a top student in...