Obituaries

May 22, 2024

Peter Lapin: March 1948 – May 2024. In loving memory of Peter Lapin, father to Gregory of Coeur d’Alene; previously married to Helen Lessig (deceased); brother to Margarita Suwalow and Nina Lapin (both deceased), brother-in-law to Arthur Suwalow (deceased), son of Peter and Theodora Lapin (both deceased), and uncle to Marina Morgenegg of Falls Church, VA and Tamara McKenna of...

May 17, 2024

Fairel Wideen, 78, of Post Falls, passed away peacefully on May 17th.Fairel was born on May 26, 1945 to Frieda and AR Wall in Fontana, Ca. After graduating from Fontana High School in 1963. Fairel worked as a bank teller and as a secretary for San Bernardino County Mental Health. In 1966, she met the love of her life, Chuck...

May 9, 2024

Brian Christopher Garza Jr., 23, of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away in May 2024 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Brian was born in Bellflower, California to Lorraine Brollier Garza and Brian Garza Sr. on June 15th, 2000. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 2018. He worked as a cook and DJ. He enjoyed time outdoors, cooking, listening to and making music,...

May 5, 2024

Marian A. Gentry, affectionately known as "Red," passed away peacefully in her home on May 5, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 10, 1951, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, Marian was the beloved daughter of Wallace Reinhardt and Alma Lucille Lau (Reinhardt).

Growing up in the scenic landscapes of Northern Idaho and Washington, Marian developed a strong bond with...

Apr 28, 2024

Edith Ann Duhamel passed away on Sunday April 28th at Petersen Place in Hayden, Idaho at theage of 86. In the end Dementia took everything from her. She was born on December 11,1937, to Alice Shrosbree and Thomas L Jernegan in Seattle Washington. She spent herchildhood snow skiing, participating in Girl Scouts and enjoying numerous outdoor activities.She graduated from Holy...

Apr 27, 2024

Born October 30, 1942 and died April 27, 2024 

He was a 4th generation North Idahoan raised in the Rathdrum area. 

Terry drove a freight truck for over 40 years. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, classic cars and remembering stories about the good old days with friends and family. 

Terry married Alwyn Totton February 7th, 1964. 

He is survived by wife Alwyn, sons Terry Lee and Bryan M. 

Granddaughter Crystal. Great granddaughters Emmalyn...

Apr 24, 2024

Paul Jeffrey Peters

December 11th, 1966 - April 24th, 2024

Paul Peters, aged 57, passed away on April 24th, 2024 at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.

Paul was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 11th, 1966, and adopted as an infant by Marshall and Elizabeth Peters. The new family spent time in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Kansas City, Kansas before settling...

Apr 24, 2024

On April 34, 2024 Joyce Louise Phillips passed away surrounded by her family at The Schneidmiller Hospice House.  Joyce was born in Pendleton, Oregon to Gordon and Lorena Chapman on March 20, 1934.  Joyce was preceded in death by her husbands James Ruland and Larry Phillips Sr., son Phillip Ruland, her parents, 3 sisters, and one brother.  She leaves behind 2...

Apr 15, 2024

On April 15th, 2024 James W. Waltz passed away from natural causes at The Schneidmiller Hospice House.  Jim was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to Albert and Dorothy Waltz on December 3, 1933.  He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951.  In 1953 he entered the United States Air Force and served for 4 years.  He later served in the Air...

Apr 14, 2024

Born in Spokane WA, on November 22, 1954, went to Jesus on April 14, 2024 Kootenai Hospital CDA, Idaho. Richard was born into the Lloyd and Jo Babin family as the youngest child and was loved dearly by his Grandparents Dale Babin, and Ida (Babin) Catlow and Roger and Pearl (Dinkins) Bayer, who he loved right back. He was raised in...

Apr 13, 2024

Christopher Eugene Rose, 54, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away on April 13th, 2024 at Kootenai Hospital. Preceded in death by his father, Merrill T. Rose and his mother, Ottillie E. Rose. Leaving a legacy through his sons, Colin C. Rose, 23, and Owen L. Rose, 19, both residing in North Idaho.There was a private memorial ceremony and scattering of...

Apr 10, 2024

Marie “Moriah” Szakara of Post Falls, passed away to be with the Lord on April 10th, 2024.  Born in Puerto Rico, on February 25th, 1925.  Moriah married John Szakara who was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Coast Guard and lived in Michigan for many years.  Eventually, they moved to San Diego where they adopted two boys, John and Glenn.  Moriah...

Apr 9, 2024

Gary Mikel Thomas, known affectionately as Mikel, of Post Falls, ID, passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2024, at his home in Post Falls. He was born on September 26th, 1986, to his loving parents Gary W. Thomas and Tracy Hedge.Growing up in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Mikel attended Lake City High School and graduated in 2005. He pursued a career...

Apr 8, 2024

Stanley Orville McCurdy, age 76, of Spokane Valley passed away on April 8, 2024. Stan was born on June 14, 1947, in Huntington Park, California, to Orville McCurdy, and Naomi Dyer.Not only was he a devoted son, but he was also a loving brother to Carolyn (Dick) and Marilyn (Jim). He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Michelle (Darien),...

Apr 2, 2024

Irma Marie Koch, 94, surrounded by her loving family, slipped peacefully into the Lord's hands the evening of April 2, 2024.  Her family and friends were so thankful to be able to assure her of their love and her soon destination, during her last 11 days.Irma was welcomed into a fun, large family by Robert Earl Sapp and Stella Louise...

Apr 1, 2024

Loraine Joann "Lori" Buck, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Coeur d’Alene Idaho,  surrounded by family on Monday, April 1st, 2024.

Lori was welcomed into this world on February 26, 1942, by parents Raymond and Jean Owen in Flagstaff AZ. Following a stint in Canyonville Oregon, the family relocated to San Diego Ca in 1957. Lori soon met...

Mar 30, 2024

Mar 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Nancy Vaughn Garrett, 88, who went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on March 29, 2024, after a short illness.  She was born on October 8, 1935, in Albany CA.  She was raised in Escalon CA, lived in Modesto CA, spent time in Montana and Oregon, and moved to Post Falls ID in 2015.She...

Mar 27, 2024

    Barbara Anne Keyes, of Rathdrum, Idaho, died of COPD on March 27, 2024 at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the age of 94.

    Barbara Anne Keys, also known as Babs, was born to Mary Priscilla Noll, Keys and Walter Scott Keys, Jr. on February 18, 1930 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, her mother’s hometown. Both of her parents...

Mar 24, 2024

Brett Ralston, of Coeur d’ Alene, passed away in his sleep on March 24th, 2024. He was born August 10th, 1972 in Paradise, California and is survived in death by his mother Charlene, brothers Dennis, Scott, and Jon, and his children Cody, Kammron, and Sahvanna. He is preceded in death by his father Donald Ralston. Brett was a lover of the...