Local Obituaries for Post Falls, Rathdrum, Kootenai County & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy Lorraine Zehm
Dec 15, 2016
Dorothy Lorraine Zehm, (Dort, Dottie), 86, was a life-time resident of Kootenai County, Idaho. She was born on her parent’s farm just south of Worley, ID, May 22, 1930. Her parents were Walter and Manilla Boswell. Dorothy died December 15, 2016 at Kootenai Memorial Hospital. Dorothy grew up in the Worley, Idaho area and attended the Worley School. In the...
Naomi Kunz
Dec 14, 2016
Naomi Kunz, 85 years old, passed peacefully away in Otis Orchards, Washington on December 14, 2016 surrounded by her family. She passed due to respiratory failure caused by COPD. Naomi was born January 12, 1931 in Bern, Idaho. She was one of 13 children born to Parley and Hilda Kunz. In 1947, she married Fayon Pugmire in the Logan LDS...
John William Trople
Dec 13, 2016
John W. Trople passed away on December 13,2016 with his wife and his family at his side. He had been hospitalized at Sacred Heart Hospital since November 3rd after suffering a stroke while living at Rose Point Assisted Living. John was born on February 27, 1932; the youngest of six children to Albert and Muril Trople of Wasta, South Dakota....
Paula Sue Johnson
Dec 13, 2016
Paula Sue Johnson, 59, of Pinehurst, Idaho passed away December 13, 2016 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Paula was born January 22, 1957 in Dearborn, Michigan to Eddie and Bonnie (VanCleve) Jameson. As a child Paula moved with her family to Idaho’s Silver Valley in 1963. There she attended grade school and graduated from Kellogg High School...
Bette Kay Defrancesco
Dec 10, 2016
Bette Kay DeFrancesco was called to celebrate Christmas with Jesus on December 10th, 2016. She was born February 27, 1944 in Stambaugh, Michigan. She was the oldest of 4 children. In 1948, her family re-located to Idaho and settled in Weippe. Her life was always centered on mothering and taking care of family. She looked after her two younger brothers...
Elaine Marie Malek
Dec 10, 2016
Elaine Marjorie Malek December 4, 1927 – December 10, 2016 Surrounded by her hymn and carol singing children and husband, Mom passed to the arms of her Lord at 9:30 PM on Saturday, December 10th. Nothing was more important to mom than her family and faith. They were there for her to the end. Mom was the youngest child born...
Dennis King Culp Jr.
Dec 8, 2016
Dennis King Culp, Jr. was born November 12, 1940 in Wenatchee, Washington and died December 8 th , 2016 in Post Falls, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father, Captain Dennis K. Culp (USN- Ret), his mother, Ethel May Culp, and sister, Judith May Greer. His childhood and career included tours in Guam, Korea, Vietnam, Germany, as well...
Clifton Wayne Remy
Dec 7, 2016
Clifton “Cliff” Wayne Remy 47, of Spokane Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 peacefully in his sleep. A memorial for Cliff will be held at the family home in Liberty Lake, WA on Wednesday December 14th, 2016 at 6:00 PM. If you would like to attend or send your care to his family please call (206) 660-7513 or (509)...
Elmer Sidney Tillotson
Dec 5, 2016
Elmer Sidney Tillotson, 90, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away December 5, 2016 at his home. Elmer was born October 5, 1926 in Everson, Washington to Sidney and Jessie (Thallheimer) Tillotson. At the age of 17 Elmer joined the United States Navy, and proudly served his country from 1943 – 1946 during WWII. Elmer first married Patricia Isaacson. They were...
James John Arnold
Dec 3, 2016
James John Arnold, 41, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away December 3, 2016 at the Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene. James was born August 16, 1975 in Turlock, California to James and Brenda (Gunter) Arnold. As a child James moved with his family to North Idaho where he grew up in Rathdrum and Hayden and attended and graduated...
Sonya Fay Day
Nov 25, 2016
Sonya Fay Day, 61, peacefully passed away at her home in Post Falls, Idaho on November 25, 2016, the day of her birthday and 27th wedding anniversary. A celebration of Sonya’s life will be held at the Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematorium in Post Falls on Saturday, December 3 at 10:00am. Sonya Day was born in Berlin, Germany on...
Rosalee Bidwell
Nov 24, 2016
Rosalee Meek Bidwell, 78 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho broke free of the earthly bonds November 24, 2016. Though her body was weak, her determination and courage enabled her to face death on her own terms. Rosalee passed on the anniversary of her husband’s death thirteen years earlier. Rosalee lived her life and faced death, with dignity and grace. Rosalee was...
Glen Edward Smolinski
Nov 21, 2016
Glen Edward Smolinski 80, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2016, in Post Falls, ID. Born in Fraser, ID on April 11, 1936, to Edward and Ruth Smolinski, he and his siblings, Jack and Wink, enjoyed many childhood memories at their home at the top of the Greer Grade. Glen attended school in Fraser, Cottonwood School (in Fraser), and Weippe,...
Milton George Connery Jr.
Nov 21, 2016
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3;30 pm. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1670 N. McGuire Rd. Post Falls, ID.
William David Spraul
Nov 15, 2016
William David “ Dave “ Spraul , 76, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away November 15, 2016 in comfort and peace and surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born February 13, 1940 in Piqua, Ohio to Paul and Margaret ( Chronerberry ) Spraul. Dave spent his childhood in Ohio where he attended Brunnerdale Catholic Seminary School. Dave met Sally Decker...
Leanne Marie Neuman
Nov 1, 2016
Leanne Marie (Farnsworth) Neuman, 64 years old, passed away at her home in Coeur d’Alene ID on Nov. 1, 2016. She was also known as Lenny, Mom and Nana. Leanne was born and raised in Lawrence, MA. Over the years, she called many places home, including Hampton, CT, College Station, TX, San Diego, CA and Coeur d’Alene ID. She was...
Clarence Elmer Haught
Oct 31, 2016
Clarence Elmer Haught, a longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene and a retired administrator at North Idaho College, died Monday, Oct. 31, at home after a long period of failing health. He was 83. He was known for his woodworking and model airplane skills. Haught was born in Aurora, Colorado, on May 14, 1933, and moved with his parents to Idaho...
Hazel Marie Day
Oct 22, 2016
My beautiful mom, Hazel Marie Day, peacefully passed away in her home on October 22, 2016. This is the same day her mother, Dorothy, passed away 10 years ago. She fought a courageous two year battle against cancer inspiring everyone who met her with her Tenacious spirit and her love for her girls. The memorial service, to celebrate her life,...
William Tyrus John Kirk
Oct 22, 2016
William “Bo” Tyrus John Kirk - husband, father, son, brother, and friend – was suddenly taken from us on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Hayden, Idaho. He was 41 years old and touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity; he maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. A Celebration of Life...
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