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

Norma Ann Slavik

Norma Ann Slavik

Jun 25, 2017

Norma Ann Slavik passed away peacefully June 25, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by three children, Mark Slavik, Kimberley Jancik (Clay), Daniel Slavik (Rana).  Three grandchildren, Wesley Jancik (Ashley), Timothy Jancik & Andrew Jancik.

Norma was employed at Kootenai Medical Center from 1997 to 2016.

Norma was cremated and her ashes were spread in Lo Lo Pass,...

Clara Ann Zeller

Clara Ann Zeller

Jun 24, 2017

      On June 24 th , 2017, we lost our beloved mother C. Ann Zeller 76 of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She was born March 30 th , 1941 in Wallace, Idaho to Dorothy Day and Amos A.

Amonson. Mom Graduated from Wallace High School in 1959. After graduating, she

was honored as a lifetime member of USAF Air Defense Team for...

Michael Wayne Bradley

Michael Wayne Bradley

Jun 15, 2017

Michael Wayne Bradley, age 60, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away June 15, 2017 at his home of acute respiratory distress.  He lived for his children, grandchildren, and motorcycles.

Michael was born Sept. 30, 1956 in Oakland, California to Frank and Lena (Montoya) Bradley.  He spent his early childhood in California, leaving home at the young age of 13.  Michael traveled the...

Steven Dale Diamond

Steven Dale Diamond

Jun 13, 2017

Steven Dale Diamond, 45, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on June 13, 2017, after a courageous fight against Leukemia.  Steven was born September 14, 1971, in Simi Valley, California to Roger and Judy (Hutchison) Diamond. 

Steven grew up in Antelope Valley California.  He graduated from Quartz Hill High School, and was currently attending North Idaho College to become a drug...

David George Vandenheuvel

David George Vandenheuvel

Jun 12, 2017

David “Dave” George VanDenHeuvel, 46, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away June 12, 2017 at Kootenia Health in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  Dave was born September 2, 1970 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ronald and Linda (Mulree) VanDenHeuvel. 

Dave grew up in Wisconsin where he graduated from Mishicot High School in 1988.  He later attended UW River Falls, and Madison Area...

Geraldine Ruth Miller

Geraldine Ruth Miller

Jun 3, 2017

Geraldine (Jerry) Ruth Miller, 88 of Spokane Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children June 3rd, 2017 at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, Washington.

Jerry was born October 24th, 1928 in a farmhouse in South Dakota where she was one of eight children. All her siblings preceded her in her passing. She attended a one room schoolhouse until...

Pearl   Moeller Bourguingnon Shelton

Pearl Moeller Bourguingnon Shelton

Jun 2, 2017

Pearl Moeller Bourguignon Shelton, 95, passed away on Friday June 2nd, 2017 at Life Care Center of Post Falls, Idaho. 

Pearl was born on September 11th, 1921 on the family farm in Clark County, South Dakota to Elive Robert and Anna Florence (Aebli) Larsen.  Born 8 in the family of 16 children.

Pearl grew up in South Dakota and completed the 8th...

Ben Lewis Sims

Ben Lewis Sims

May 31, 2017

Ben Sims of Post Falls, Idaho passed away May 31, 2017.  Ben was born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho May 6, 1933 to Jesse and Mabel Sims.  Ben came from a large family, he was second oldest of 11 children; Joy, Jack, Betty, Ron, Jerry, Bill, Marilyn, Sam, Mike, and Patrick.  He spent his early childhood in Southern Idaho.  His family...

Richard Gottlieb Thun

Richard Gottlieb Thun

May 28, 2017

Richard G. Thun, 80, died on May 28, 2017 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  He was a resident of Post Falls, Idaho at the time of his death.  He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 1, 1937 to Jenny Van Otten and Helmut Otto Thun. 

Richard grew up in Salt Lake City, UT.  He enlisted...

Viola Arlene  Hadcock

Viola Arlene Hadcock

May 26, 2017

Viola Arlene Hadcock 80, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on Friday May 26, 2017 at her home with her daughters by her side. Viola was born on Dec 26, 1936 in Pierre, South Dakota, to John and Magdalena Gall. Viola grew up in a large family with one sister and six brothers.

Viola was introduced to her future husband, James...

Harlan H. Wilhelm

Harlan H. Wilhelm

May 18, 2017

Harlan H. Wilhelm was born December 8, 1931 in a tent in Pryor, Mt on the Crow Indian Reservation to Homer S. and Edna Francis Wilhelm.  He passed away May 18, 2017 at the age of 85 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House with his wife by his side.

Harlan (“Will” to his friends and family; “Sonny” as he was growing up)...

Carl Edgar Thienes

Carl Edgar Thienes

May 13, 2017

Obituary not available.

Joan Dorothy Vinson

Joan Dorothy Vinson

May 10, 2017

Joan Dorothy Vinson, 85, of Post Falls, Idaho, earned her Angel Wings on May 10, 2017 at Hospice House of North Idaho.

Joan was born on June 8, 1931 to Floyd Harbeck and Lucille Sturm in Lead, South Dakota.  It was there in the mountains of the Black Hills she spent her childhood, with her sister, Jacqueline Sies, of Dallas, Texas...

Michael Wayne Mann Sr.

Michael Wayne Mann Sr.

May 10, 2017

Obituary not available.

Gary Hugh Gauf

Gary Hugh Gauf

May 5, 2017

Servie to be held at a later date.

Levi Jim Allphin

Levi Jim Allphin

May 2, 2017

Levi Jim Allphin, 53, of Rathdrum, Idaho went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2017.  Levi was born in Ellensburg, Washington on July 5, 1963 to Tiny and Bev Allphin.  He grew up in Kittitas, attending Kittitas High School and Ellensburg High School, graduating in 1982.  He attended and completed his studies at Perry Technical Institute.  He was...

Michael Anthony Westray

Michael Anthony Westray

Apr 27, 2017

Michael Anthony Westray, 77, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away April 27, 2017 at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’ Alene surrounded by family and friends. Mike, as everyone called him, was born to Vernon and Mary Alice Westray on September 6, 1939 in Los Angeles, California.  After graduating from South Gate High School, he joined the United States...

Mary Agnes Peterson

Mary Agnes Peterson

Apr 11, 2017

Mary was born 90.99 years ago on May 28th, 1926 to Frank and Mary (Judish) Popish. She entered the gates of heaven during the early morning hours on April 11th, 2017 residing now for eternity in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Born at home in Globeville (Denver) where she was raised in the Catholic faith while attending...

Dixie Lee Wilson

Dixie Lee Wilson

Apr 8, 2017

Dixie Lee Wilson 78, of Worley, ID passed away at The Schneidmiller Hospice House on April 8, 2017 in Coeur d' Alene ID. Dixie was born on Oct. 8, 1938 in Salt Lake City, UT to Marion and Gladys (Bohn) Cook. A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 9:00 Am at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East...

William Carl Christman

William Carl Christman

Apr 8, 2017

William C. “Bill” Christman, age 56, resided in Spirit Lake Idaho, passed away on April 8, 2017 at Hospice of North Idaho. He was born on December 7, 1960 in the state of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1983. He was married to Charlene Sperber on December 2, 1985 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He worked...

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