Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
John William Burke
Dec 11, 2018
John William “Jack” Burke, 81, of Post Falls, ID, went home to be with Jesus on December 11th, 2018. Jack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Jack was born in Everett, WA to Michael J. Burke and Jean T. Burke (Baisley) on October 3, 1937. He was baptized into the Catholic faith and remained a believer throughout his...
Charles Fredrick Rinck
Dec 11, 2018
Charles Fredrick Rinck, was born on October 18, 1952 in Spokane Washington to Llyod and Harriett Rinck. He is survived by his wife, Diane Rinck, two daughters Angela Haberman and Charlena Cozza, and six grandchildren Chelsea Branum, Shauna Cozza, TJ Haberman, Kallie Cozza, Andrew Haberman, and Layla Cozza. He was affectionately known as “Poppy”.
He enjoyed cooking and gardening. His love...
Effie Williamson Woodruff
Dec 9, 2018
Effie Williamson Woodruff
Effie Williamson Woodruff, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2018 in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born in Princeton, NC on August 9, 1930 to Carl Arthur and Eva Boykin Williamson and was the youngest of seven children. Before moving to Idaho, Effie was a long time resident of Princeton, NC.
In 1949, Effie joined the newly formed...
Donald Charles Koch
Dec 2, 2018
October 15, 1932 – December 2, 2018
Don Koch, 86, of Coeur d' Alene, died Sunday evening, with his loving family at his side.
Don was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Karl Koch and Bertha Geissbuhler of Switzerland.
Don spent his growing up years in New England, often living on sprawling estates where Karl and Bertha were employed.
At 18, Don moved west to...
Staci Dionne Armes
Dec 1, 2018
Staci Dionne Hintze Armes was born in Tucson Arizona on June 19th 1974 and went to be with Jesus on December 1st 2018. Staci Grew up in O’Neals, CA and went to Yosemite High School where she received a volleyball scholarship to Oregon State University. It was there she received a Bachelor of Science degree.
When she returned to California after...
Dale Owen Chaffin
Nov 27, 2018
In Loving Memory of Dale Owen Chaffin, born 5-30-40, went to heaven 11-27-18 from his home in Idaho with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Amazing Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Friend and Good Neighbor.
Dale Owen Chaffin was born in Colby Kansas to Oscar and Mildred Chaffin. He was raised on a farm in...
Thomas Henry Danson
Nov 15, 2018
Thomas Henry Danson 74, passed away Nov. 15, 2018 at his home in Post Falls,Idaho. Thomas was born on April 16, 1944 in Buffalo, New York.
There will be no service at his request. We will have a get together to celebrate his life at a later date.
Bernita Mae Mchale
Nov 8, 2018
Bernita Mae McHale, 93 of Post Falls, ID passed away on 11/8/2018. Bernita was in the Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho at the time of her passing. She was born in 1925 in Enfield, Illinois the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leslie Murdach.
Bernita is survived by her 4 children, Michael & Faye Halterman of Post Falls, ID,...
Joann Hartley
Nov 2, 2018
JoAnn Hartley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Dec. 3, 1935 to Margaret Bickers and Harold Martin. JoAnn passed away at the age of 83 in Post Falls, ID on Nov. 2, 2018, surrounded by the love of her three children, Jerry P. Hartley Jr., 63, Julie Ann Dewolf, 61, and James L. Hartley, 58.
JoAnn grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Clara Florence Hilliard
Oct 30, 2018
Clara Florence Knapp-Hilliard, 98 years old
Clara Florence Knapp was born in Albany, MN on October 5, 1920 and lived to be an amazing 98 years old, celebrating her birthday with her two daughters Peg & Joan, son Larry and son-in-law George. Clara passed away surrounded by the love of her family on October 30, 2018.
Her parents were Amalia Hondl...
Grace Rosebelle Schmautz
Oct 30, 2018
On April 26, 1933, in a tiny town called Armena, Alberta, Canada, Annie and George Soderstrom welcomed their daughter, Grace, into the world. Grace was more than just her name. It was her nature and her existence; it surrounded her wherever she went.
Grace and her younger sister, Sylvia, spent their early childhood together in Camrose, Alberta with their parents, but...
Mitchell Conrad Payette
Oct 29, 2018
Mitchell Conrad Payette, 24, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 29, 2018. He was born February 22, 1994 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Karen Ramsey and Michael Payette.
Mitch loved being outdoors, skiing, running, and making people laugh. With a mischievous glint in his eye and hearty laugh, he was always up for an epic adventure. He enjoyed spending...
James Albert Haskin
Oct 28, 2018
A skilled craftsman, loving husband and devoted father, James A. ‘Jim’ Haskin passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Jim was born April 19, 1934 in Emmett, Idaho, the 9th child of James and Opal Haskin. At the onset of the Korean Conflict, he left school to enlist in the Navy, where he served honorably for...
Nancy Sue Carter
Oct 26, 2018
Nancy Sue Carter, 81, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on October 26, 2018 in Coeur d’Alene at Kootenai Health, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
A memorial service will be held at Bell Tower Funeral Home on Saturday, November 3, at 11 a.m.
Nancy was born in Grenada, MS, to E.H. and Ruby Crawford on March 1, 1937. She...
Matthew John Hanner
Oct 24, 2018
Matthew John Hanner 35 years old, passed away in his sleep Wednesday, October 24th. Our family and the community have truly lost a wonderful and beautiful human being.
Matthew came to us on a very busy hospital evening on 01/17/1983. Right from the start, we knew we had received a gift from God when he slept through the first night home...
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