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

Russell Carl Bottelson Jr.

Russell Carl Bottelson Jr.

Apr 23, 2015

Russell Carl “Russ” Bottelson Jr. (67) of Post Falls passed away peacefully with his family by his side April 23, 2015. Russ was born December 3, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Russell Carl Sr. & Geraldine Elaine (Vick) Bottelson. In his youth, he went by ‘Rusty’ and grew up in Minneapolis through his college years where he attended the University...

Kyle Robert Sipe

Kyle Robert Sipe

Apr 21, 2015

Kyle was always an active child despite facing medical challenges from birth. He ran around with his sister, rode his bicycle, swam, and took his dog Comet out for walks. He was rambunctious and lively and full of energy, an active cub scout and later, a boy scout. He loved Star Wars and was proud of his action figures and...

Lawrence Leroy Westerfeld

Lawrence Leroy Westerfeld

Apr 19, 2015

Obituary not available.

Catherine Ann Risley

Catherine Ann Risley

Apr 19, 2015

Catherine Ann Risley, 73, went home to Jesus, April 19th, 2015. She was born June 15th, 1941 in Miles City, Montana to Irene and Jacob Graff. Her father passed away when she was 6 years old and shortly thereafter Irene married Arthur Waller. Most of her early years were spent in Montana surrounded by aunts and uncles. On August 18th,...

Robert Stephen Nevrly Sr.

Robert Stephen Nevrly Sr.

Apr 18, 2015

Robert Nevrly, Sr. was 75 years old when he lost his battle to a complication after surgery. The love he had for his wife of 52 years, is a love you usually see in movies. His world spun around hers even when he was in the Army thousands of miles away. She was his ticket to heaven where he sits...

Patricia Jean Munn

Patricia Jean Munn

Apr 17, 2015

Obituary not available.

Mary Elaine Messer

Mary Elaine Messer

Apr 13, 2015

Obituary not available.

Karen Anne Longtin

Karen Anne Longtin

Apr 12, 2015

Karen Anne Longtin age 35 went to Heaven on April 12, 2015 at home in Post Falls, Idaho after a long courageous battle with Lupus and auto immune liver failure. Karen is survived by her son, Matthew Noah McPeek and her parents Kenneth A. and Brenda J. Longtin of Post Falls, Idaho, her brother Robert A. Longtin and sister-in-law Kristin...

Andrea Theresia Rainey

Andrea Theresia Rainey

Apr 4, 2015

A Life Well Lived Andrea T Rainey, 52, lost her battle with cancer Saturday April 4, 2014 at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho surrounded by friends. Andrea was born August 24, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up near Seattle and graduated from Sammamash High School in 1980. She subsequently studied at the University of Washington where she earned...

James Bruce Bening Jr.

James Bruce Bening Jr.

Mar 31, 2015

Jim was born in Orofino Idaho on April 14,1953 to James Bruce Bening and Jewel Dean (Bouldin) Bening. He was called home to heaven on March 31,2015 after a brave fight with cancer. Jim’s family settled in Pinehurst ID where he grew up and graduated from Kellogg High in 1971. Jim has had a lifetime love affair with the outdoors...

Robin Gillett Watkins

Robin Gillett Watkins

Mar 22, 2015

Robin G. Watkins 59, of Athol,ID passed away at Hospice House of North Idaho on March 22, 2015. Robin was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 6, 1955 to Ron and Pauline (Gillett) Watkins. Robin grew up in Wauseon, Ohio & Scarborough Ontario, Canada. He attended college at Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas & Pasadena, California. He later met...

Herta  Vogtmann

Herta Vogtmann

Mar 21, 2015

Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Bonita Marie Ament

Bonita Marie Ament

Mar 13, 2015

Bonita Marie Ament- Age 68 died peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones at The Hospice House of North Idaho in Hayden, Idaho on March 13, 2015. She was referred to as “Bonnie” which is the name she preferred. She was born on April 15, 1946 in Forest Grove Oregon. She was one of seven children to parents, Carl Cropp...

William Askren Calligan

William Askren Calligan

Mar 13, 2015

Bill went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2015. He was born in Puyallup, Washington on October 13, 1924. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1942. After a brief employment at the Tacoma Shipyards, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served in the South Pacific Theater until the end of World War II. After...

Larry  Ben Smith

Larry Ben Smith

Mar 11, 2015

Larry Ben Smith SR Passed away March 11 2015 in salmon id He was born to Ben Burnham Smith and Hazel Simmons March 21 1936 Sugar city ID He Was the Oldest of 7 Children He served our country in the Marine’s Married Carolyn Nave June 16 1960 They had 4 children they later divorce Then Married Norine Barnhart 1966...

Laraine Marie Ruiz

Laraine Marie Ruiz

Mar 4, 2015

Obituary not available.

Tonya Lee Hancock

Tonya Lee Hancock

Mar 2, 2015

Tonya Lee Hancock, age 60, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Hospice House of North Idaho in Hayden, Idaho on March 2nd 2015. Tonya was born April 12, 1954, the 3rd of 4 children to the proud parents of Clois and Bee Fitzhugh in Salinas California. Shortly after her birth, they moved to Washington where she loved hanging...

Donald Myron Rutledge

Donald Myron Rutledge

Feb 28, 2015

Rutledge, Donald M. “Don” Coeur d’Alene, ID/Cottage Grove, WI – Donald M. “Don” Rutledge, age 78, Born December 6, 1936 in Madison, WI was called to heaven on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He is preceded into heaven by his parents Charles and Florence (Whiting) Rutledge and siblings William, Robert, Mary and extended family members. He is...

Betty Jo Wojdyla

Betty Jo Wojdyla

Feb 23, 2015

Our beloved mother Betty J. Wojdyla, entered the gates of heaven on February 23, 2015 at 11:15 pm. She was born May 6, 1933 to Olivia Tharp and Red Smith in Tuckerman, Arkansas. As a child of military parents and later the spouse of a military veteran, Betty traveled the world and lived in places like Germany, Japan, Libya and...

Roberta Lee Boullion

Roberta Lee Boullion

Feb 23, 2015

Obituary not available.

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