Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Donald Houston Dillon
Jan 4, 2021
Donald Houston “Jerry” Dillon (many of you know him as just “Dillon”) passed away peacefully January 4, 2021, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just thirty days earlier. Jerry was born in 1945 in Cherry Grove, Oregon to Ralph “Ike” and Audrey Dillon. From the day he was born they called him “Jerry”. He was the oldest with five siblings:...
Donald E Hedrick
Jan 3, 2021
Donald E. Hedrick passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2021 at home with his beloved wife of 39 years, Sylvia (Flagg) Hedrick. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Hedrick. He is survived by his two children, Kristie Contreras and Kellie (Corey) Kraft, and 7 grandchildren, his brother Norm Evans and sister Lois John, several nieces...
Wesley Clyde Lindsey
Dec 30, 2020
Wesley Clyde Lindsey was born August 2, 1927, in Redding, California, to Clyde and Eldeen Lindsey. Wes, as he was affectionately called, grew up in Montgomery Creek, California, where he started driving logging trucks at age 16 for his father. He was so young when he began driving truck that his grandfather had to ride with him on some of...
Burton Henry Austin
Dec 29, 2020
Burton Austin passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2020 at North Idaho Hospice House in Coeur 'd Alene, ID. Burton H. Austin was born on November 20, 1933 in Mulberry, Kansas to Gladys and Andrew Austin. While still a youth his family moved to the Pacific Northwest. After a short stint in the United States Marine Corps he returned to...
Leonel Owen Carter
Dec 28, 2020
Leonel O. "Chip" Carter passed away on Monday December 28th 2020 at Kootenai medical in Coeur d'Alene ,Idaho. Chip leaves behind daughters Kris, Kerry, Karen, and Andrea. Twelve grandchildren Jared, Grace, Sophie, Tyler, Cory, Susan, Hailey, Travis Jr, Branden, Ryan, Adalyn, and Hayden Rose. As well as four Great grandchildren Haisley Grace, Leah, Eirian, and Jade. Chip was born on...
Calleen White
Dec 24, 2020
Calleen White was taken from us suddenly on December 24, 2020. She was full of life and had a giving heart for everyone. She loved to play games, take pictures, and spend time with her family. She leaves behind a large family and some close friends, which will miss her immensely. There will be a spreading of her ashes at...
Richard Lawrence Meyers
Dec 22, 2020
Richard “Dick” Lawrence Meyers passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2020, in Post Falls, Idaho, one day after his 86th birthday. He was born in Grand Lake, Colorado on December 21, 1934 to Ruth (Kauffman) Meyers and Ira William Meyers. The family moved to Poulsbo, Washington, when he was seven years old. From this little town on the bay, he...
Mildred Lenore Prater
Dec 21, 2020
Mildred (Millie) L. (Light) (Briant) Prater – Born July 1, 1926 in Colville, Washington, grew up on a farm at Narcisse Creek east of Colville, Washington, and would later move to Colville, Washington. After high school she worked for Safeway where she met Chuck Briant. One-night Millie walked to Fort Colville to dance. Chuck had been watching her, and finally...
Matthew Kenneth Benson
Dec 20, 2020
Matthew Kenneth Benson, 37, passed away on December 20, 2020. Matt was born in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on November 17, 1983 to Ken and Sherry Benson. Matt grew up in Post Falls, Idaho and graduated from Post Falls High School in 2002 and was active in many sports. Matt worked in the HVAC trade for many years. He loved...
Arney John Wick
Dec 16, 2020
On Wednesday, December 16th, 2020, Arney J. Wick, age 86, applied a final wax to his skis, and heeded the lifty’s call for “last chair”. Arney passed away peacefully at his home in Post Falls, Idaho, with his wife loyally supporting his transition. Following a route between Seattle and Chicago, two traveling musicians, Anne (Magera) and Arnold Y. J. Holmvick,...
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