Obituaries

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

Elaine Mae Cooper

Elaine Mae Cooper

Jun 23, 2021

Elaine Cooper 95, passed away June 23, 2021, in Rathdrum, ID. Elaine was born to Leana and Lee Harms on August 10, 1925. She attended Chicago High School. Elaine married Charles Cooper on May 15, 1943. They had two sets of twins, Shaaron and Aaron in 1944 and Linda and Larry in 1945. Elaine was a 50 year plus member...

Gregg Jack Cloward

Gregg Jack Cloward

Jun 22, 2021

On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, Gregg J Cloward, passed away in his home at the age of 64 years old. Gregg was born on June 19th, 1957, at Salt Lake City Memorial Hospital, to Don Jack Cloward and Jan Smith. Gregg Loved the outdoors, anytime of year. He spent his free time fishing, swimming, snorkeling, snowmobiling, and skiing. He loved...

Melvin Lee Stewart

Melvin Lee Stewart

Jun 17, 2021

Melvin Stewart passed away June 17th, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Covid pneumonia. Mel was born in 1940 to Stewart G. and Ethel Stewart, joining his brother Butch in Chicago, IL. It was a dream for Mel’s parents to raise their family, which now included little sister Margie, on a farm. When Mel was in first grade that dream...

William Glen Morisette

William Glen Morisette

Jun 17, 2021

William Glen “ Mouse” Morisette, 84 was born on July 29, 1936 in East Los Angeles, CA. to Fred & Aurora Morisette of Montebello, CA. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. William passed away peacefully with family & friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at The Schneidmiller Hospice of North Idaho at the age of 84....

Jack George Jones

Jack George Jones

Jun 14, 2021

Jack George Jones March 30, 1947 – June 14, 2021 Jack was born and raised in Wenatchee, Washington. He died suddenly at his home, in his favorite place, outdoors. He served in the Army National Guard while attending Wenatchee Valley College and Central Washington University. It was there he met and married his wife, Karen. Jack was a man of...

Chuck Triphahn

Chuck Triphahn

Jun 13, 2021

On June 13th 2021 Charles (Chuck) Triphahn passed away as a result of complications of a miraculous 10 year battle with brain cancer. Born in Chicago on April 15 1945, Chuck was one of the two children of Eleanor Triphahn and Charles Triphahn. After many happy years of courting, Chuck married his high-school-sweetheart, Patricia Holish, August 31, 1968. Chuck studied...

Michael Lee Garrett

Michael Lee Garrett

Jun 9, 2021

Michael (“Mike”) Garrett, 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, peacefully passed into eternity on June 9th, 2021 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mike was laid to rest in Seattle, Washington at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park on June 22nd, 2021. Mike was born in Seattle, Washington to Arthur and Jean Garrett on January 10, 1947. He was the eldest of three boys...

Karen Chresten Johnson

Karen Chresten Johnson

Jun 8, 2021

Karen Johnson went to be with the Lord and savior on June 8, 2021. After fighting and winning a battle with pancreatic cancer, she lost her fight with sepsis. She was born in Odessa, Texas on December 13, 1943; to Mary Nell Johnson and Julius "Jeep" Johnson. “Jeep” was a high school football and baseball coach, winning state titles in...

Guido  Armand

Guido Armand

Jun 4, 2021

Guido Armand (90), a resident of Hayden Lake, Idaho for 31 years passed from our sight on June 4, 2021 in Hayden, Idaho. He was born on January 7, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Guido and Dora (DePanfilis) Notarmuzi, both from Sulmona, Italy. He spent the first 17 years of his life in Brooklyn and then moved with...

Lawrence Lee Harmon

Lawrence Lee Harmon

Jun 4, 2021

Larry Harmon went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 4. Larry was born October 26, 1940, and was raised in Hayden Lake on the Steele family homestead. Larry attended the “old” Hayden Lake Elementary School, and graduated from CHS in 1957. After graduation, Larry joined his father at Potlatch Mill while also attending NIC. After two years at...

Carla  Rollins

Carla Rollins

Jun 4, 2021

Obituary not available.

James Harry Reed

James Harry Reed

Jun 4, 2021

James H. (Jim or Opa) Reed, 79, from Spirit Lake, Idaho passed peacefully on June 4, 2021, at home with family. Jim was born Dec 16, 1941, to Everett E. and Marion L. (Disbro) Reed in Opportunity, Wash. Jim grew up in Spokane and Pullman WA. March 3, 1956, he enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17...

Peter Edward Miller

Peter Edward Miller

May 31, 2021

Obituary not available.

Jacquelyn Gay Parr

Jacquelyn Gay Parr

May 31, 2021

Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Arlene Marie Farris

Arlene Marie Farris

May 30, 2021

Alene Marie Farris, 91, of Post Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2021. Alene was born on September 16, 1929; the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Alkire) Davis. God looked around his garden, And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted...

Thomas Russell Gigler Ii

Thomas Russell Gigler Ii

May 29, 2021

Obituary not available.

Sharon Marie Busicchia

Sharon Marie Busicchia

May 26, 2021

Sharon Busicchia, 71, passed away on May 26, 2021. She was born January 31, 1950 in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was born into a family which would include 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Sharon was a long-time resident of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She was involved in many youth-oriented activities including years involvement with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Cub Scouts, and...

Randal Utah Stopher

Randal Utah Stopher

May 26, 2021

Randal Utah Stopher, known to friends as Randy & family as Papa passed peacefully at his home from the arms of his wife of 65 years to the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on May 26th, 2021, in Post Falls, Idaho. Randy was born in Mt. Erie, Illinois in 1936 to Roy & Dorothy Stopher, and was the brother...

Judie Ann Mccutcheon

Judie Ann Mccutcheon

May 23, 2021

Judie A. McCutcheon, 74, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 23, 2021 . Judie was born in Gridley, California to Chester & Virginia Sowers on June 23, 1946 Judie went to high school at Gridley Union – Class of 1964. She later earned her certification as a Medical Insurance Specialist...

Cole James Wilbur Ehlenfeldt

Cole James Wilbur Ehlenfeldt

May 22, 2021

Cole James Wilbur Ehlenfeldt of Post Falls, Idaho was welcomed home by Jesus on May 22, 2021 at the young age of 21. Coley Boy was born July 21, 1999 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Charles Robert Ehlenfeldt & Kara Joy Leonard. He attended the Post Falls School District where he met his best friend, Seth Wilson. Coley was a...