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Obituaries

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

Stephen Ardell Waller

Stephen Ardell Waller

May 31, 2019

Stephen A. Waller, 74, passed away on May 31st, 2019. He went to Heaven where he joined his wife, his parents, and his younger brother.  He is now truly at rest and in peace.

Steve was born on March 12, 1945 in Mesa, Arizona, the second child to Herman and Ellen Lucille Waller.  Herman Waller was in the military and the...

Shirley Marie Ryals

Shirley Marie Ryals

May 28, 2019

Obituary not available.

Joyce Marie Brandl Rickel

Joyce Marie Brandl Rickel

May 28, 2019

Joyce Marie (Brandl) Rickel: December 17, 1946 – May 28, 2019Joyce was born December 17, 1946, to Clint and Evelyn Brandl, in Seattle Washington. She spent her elementary school years in Butte, Montana, and her high school years in Spokane, Washington, at University High School. She raised her children, Theresa Evans Callahan and Steven Christopher Evans, in Missoula, Montana, and...

Mark Farman

Mark Farman

May 27, 2019

(John) Mark Farman passed away on May 27th, 2019 (Memorial Day) at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He died of mesothelioma.  Mark was born on July 7th, 1938 in Ruth, Nevada to Charity Louise Bradley and Otto Leman Hadley Farman. He has 4 surviving sisters: Norma Jorgensen, Colleen Maughan, Sheryl Farman and Vicky Walker. He is survived by...

Max Eugene Hobson

Max Eugene Hobson

May 21, 2019

Max Eugene Hobson died peacefully on May 21, 2019 at the Hospice House of North Idaho from pulmonary fibrosis. Max was born in Brigham City, Utah on January 24, 1936.

He met his wife, Linda, on the ski slopes of Utah. They were married 59 years. Max loved his family dearly and is survived by his loving wife, Linda, their...

Kevin Wayne Smithson

Kevin Wayne Smithson

May 19, 2019

Obituary not available.

Donald Clarence  Burk

Donald Clarence Burk

May 18, 2019

Donald Clarence Burk passed away on May 18, 2019 surrounded in heart and spirit by his family.  He suffered from dementia for several years, but was blessed by the loving care and attention of his family through the progression of the disease.  Don’s life was full and complete. 

Don was raised in Ephrata, Washington with his twin brother, Doug.  He married...

Shirley Mae Hatfield

Shirley Mae Hatfield

May 17, 2019

Shirley Mae Hatfield was born to Edwin and Caroline Dahl on February 18, 1929. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Dagmar, Montana. At age 18, Shirley married Gene Lobdell in November 1947.  Shirley and Gene had two children, daughter Charlene and son Michael.  Shirley and Gene later divorced.

On September 21, 1966 Shirley married Donald Hatfield and settled...

Jacki Sue Mooney-Dabbs

Jacki Sue Mooney-Dabbs

May 14, 2019

Jacki Mooney-Dabbs, age 41 of Liberty Lake, Washington passed away at her home on Tuesday May 14, 2019.

The daughter of Garry Uran and Sandra Tollefson was born July 26, 1977 in Williston, North Dakota.

She was working as an independent Enrolled Agent.  She enjoyed camping, boating, and spending her time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed riding horses and her...

Timothy Gerard Gillilan

Timothy Gerard Gillilan

May 13, 2019

Obituary not available.

Alvin Royal Harper

Alvin Royal Harper

May 12, 2019

Alvin Harper (Al) was born September 8th, 1935, in Spokane Washington, to Neil and Margaret Harper.

The youngest of three children, Al grew up in Spokane, attended Havermale Jr. High, and graduated from North Central High School.  Al worked at Eggers Meats as a teenager and then joined the Air National Guard. Shortly thereafter, he worked for Gibson Welding.  In 1960...

Daniel Edward Maxwell

Daniel Edward Maxwell

May 11, 2019

Obituary not available.

Mark Allan Watson

Mark Allan Watson

May 8, 2019

Mark A Watson (49) passed away on May 8, 2019 at Kootenai Health after a series of health battles. Mark was born in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Chattaroy, Washington. As a young boy, Mark and his family spent time competing in rodeos, camping in the Blue Mountains, hunting and fishing. Mark and his favorite horse Donnie excelled in...

Gerald Ray Arp

Gerald Ray Arp

May 7, 2019

Obituary not available.

Reed C. Gardner

Reed C. Gardner

May 5, 2019

Reed C. Gardner of Spokane Valley, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones  May 5, 2019 at the age of 82.

Reed was born to Ellis and Neta Gardner, on January 6, 1937, in Moody Creek, ID.  He married Marvel K. Moe in 1963.  Together they raised 10 children.

He grew up in southern Idaho, the 4th of 10 children. His...

Lorena Mae Severance

Lorena Mae Severance

May 1, 2019

Obituary not available.

William Joseph Whiteshield Sr.

William Joseph Whiteshield Sr.

Apr 26, 2019

William Joseph Whiteshield Sr. of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on April 26, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene after suffering for many years from a long line of illnesses.  He was born on July 21, 1972 in Long Beach, California to Cecil and Helen Whiteshield.

Bill was a member of the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe in Oklahoma. He loved spending time...

George Henry  Wells

George Henry Wells

Apr 24, 2019

George Henry Wells

George Henry Wells, an avid fisherman, retired Steel Industry executive, and Twin Lakes, Wash.

resident died Wed., April 24, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho after a brief illness. He was 74.

George was born in St. Louis, Mo. in 1944, the son of George and Marjorie Wells. He was raised in

New Jersey with his brother, Jim Wells, and sister, Cathy...

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