Obituaries

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 11, 2024

Ruth Ann Born, 86, of Spokane WA, passed away on April 11th 2024 at her home. Ruth grew up in Chelsea Oklahoma with her family before settling in Spokane WA. 

Ruth’s hobbies included feeding and caring for wildlife that frequented her property from turkeys and deer to tiny hummingbirds. When she wasn’t caring for animals, she would go to Rosauers with...

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...

Mar 23, 2024

Darell was born on August 14, 1947. He went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2024, at the age of 76.Darell was born in Lawrenceville, IL, to Howard Weslie Polk and Anna Starlene (Morris) Polk. Darell's father was born in Illinois and was an oil field worker and an Ordained Assembly of God minister. His mother was born in...

Mar 22, 2024

Mark Spangler, born on September 28, 1962, in Mountain Home, ID,passed on March 22, 2024, in Post Falls, ID. He was raised in Hammett,ID, and worked the family farm most of his life. He was known for hisvibrant spirit and his love for adventure. He was preceded in death byhis mother, Louise (Balfour) Spangler, and father, Vaughn Spangler. Hissister, Sheila...

Mar 21, 2024

Harley Rickey Mills (89) January 2, 1933 - March 21, 2024 Harley passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 21 while surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Myra F (Adams) Mills, his parents Herbert and Bonnie Mills, and his step-son David K. Simpson.  He is survived by his step-children Rose...

Mar 17, 2024

Sandra "Sandie" Jean Abraham (78) May 8, 1945 - March 17, 2024.Our beloved mother, wife, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, and friend took her last breath of Idaho air and her first breath of Heaven's air on March 17, 2024, as she entered into eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She had fallen ill on Thanksgiving Day 2023 and never recovered.  Sandie...

Mar 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Quentin Neal Andersen



Quentin Neal Andersen, cherished son, brother, grandson, and friend, departed from this world on March 17, 2024, in Hauser, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication. Born on January 25, 1999, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, to Clinton Andersen and Felicia Buechner, Quentin's life was vibrant and adventurous. He was...