Obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Nicole “Nicky” Ann Allison of Coeur d Alene, Idaho passed away on Saturday, November 11th , 2023, at Guardian Angel Homes Assisted Living Center in Post Falls, Idaho. She was 83 years old.She was born on January 15, 1940, in Indiana to Maxine and Dan Paul. She is survived by her husband Al Allison, her previous husband Frank Dandridge, her...

Nov 11, 2023

 

  Charlotte Anne Ruesch (née Curtis)April 2, 1944 - November 11, 2023

Surrounded by her loved ones, Charlotte Anne Ruesch passed away peacefully in her home in Hauser Lake, ID, on November 11, 2023.

Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Don Ruesch, and her loving children: Deborah Ruesch Pumarejo and her husband Jabriel, Patricia Ruesch Grogan and her...

Nov 11, 2023

Dorothy was born in 1927 in Seattle, Washington, to parents Viola and Victor Olson. In an unsettled world torn by war and depression, Dorothy grew to be a kind and gentle young lady. She enjoyed riding and caring for her horse, music and singing, and showed an early artistic talent. When she chose a career, she honed her artistic abilities...

Nov 6, 2023

Alice Ruth Rosenberg (née Mashek) passed away on November 6, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene,Idaho. Alice was born in Calmar, Iowa on September 29, 1934. Her parents were Adolf and MaeMashek (née Riehle). After the early death of her father in 1943, Alice worked the family farmwith her 7 siblings (the family lost a sister in infancy), until she left the...

Nov 6, 2023

Joel Medford Backes, age 71, passed away peacefully in Post Falls, Idaho, and ascended to heaven to be with God on November 6th, 2023.

Born on September 1st, 1952, in Newton Kansas, Joel was the cherished child of George Medford Backes and Clytia Zethel Shanks. Growing up, he had the opportunity to experience various places around Oklahoma, Oregon, California before...

Nov 6, 2023

Jackie “Jack” Fred Stricklin passed away, peacefully, at his home on November 6, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1941 in Paris, TX. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather survived by his wife Joyce Stricklin, his children Kelli Britt, Wendy Byrum, and Shelley Monych, stepchildren, Brenda and Jeff McKinley, brothers Tommy and Joseph Miller, sisters Katherine Bartmass...

Nov 1, 2023

Scott Earl Witcher, aged 96, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023, Kootenai Medical Center Born on April 9 1927, inus, Montana, he was son of Valentine Hollings (Dick) Witcher Hazel Marie Beach. Scott spent early years in Thermopulas, Wyoming, where he on various odd jobs that shape his character. At a young age Scott enlisted in the Navy served...

Oct 31, 2023

Ken passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 81.  Ken was born on August 5th, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Oct 30, 2023

Kay Collogan, 83, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on Oct. 30, 2023. She was surrounded by family and slipped away peacefully.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, the love of her life, in 2022. Kay and Joe were inseparable during their 60 year marriage until the last two years when Covid and...

Oct 28, 2023

Jerry Ray Tipke, 63, passed away peacefully in his home in Hayden, Idaho the morning of October 28th, 2023. Jerry was a decorated Army veteran who served his country for 20 years active duty and in the reserves.

Jerry was born March 23rd, 1960 in his hometown of Hayden, Idaho to his parents Walter and Doris (Lorraine) Tipke. Jerry always wanted to...

Oct 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Glenn Eugene Shiflett, who left this world on October 28th, 2023 at 11:15 pm. Surrounded by love, he took his final breath at NIACH in Post Falls, Idaho, with his daughter by his side.

Glenn was born on February 6th, 1953 at Tyndall A.F.B. in Florida...

Oct 28, 2023

Aaron Michael Johnson 1/25/1992 to 10/28/23 Aaron was born at Kootenai Medical to Michael Johnson and Elaine Price. He was two months early weighing a mere 3 lbs. 13 oz. Aaron’s heart to help others was always on show. Aaron was a devoted son focused on taking care of his father for the past several years until his father’s death...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Evan Lowell Armstrong passed away peacefully in Spokane, Washington on October28, 2023 at age 88. Born October 22, 1935, to Olga Signora Hammer and Everett JohnArmstrong in Spokane, Armstrong attended Logan and Finch Elementary Schools,where he proudly won the Duncan Golden Yoyo Championship. As a boy, he exhibitedsigns of entrepreneurship by tracking down abandoned out-of-bounds golf balls atDownriver Golf...

Oct 24, 2023

Oct 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Megan Jean Christensen

Megan Jean Christensen, a cherished daughter and loving mother, embarked on her journey into the heavenly embrace of Jesus on October 24, 2023, following a tragic auto accident as she was on her way to pick up her children from school. 

Megan entered the world on June 23, 1983. Her birth was marked...

Oct 22, 2023

Nicholas McDaniel (36), a police officer who helped change the world left us too soon on October 22, 2023. Nick was born December 7, 1986 in Hilo, Hawai’i. He spent all of his adult life in law enforcement doing what he loved. Nick joined the Hawai’i Police Department on February 1, 2011. Following the Academy and field training, he was...

Oct 19, 2023

 

Vivian Bernice Slaughter – Vicky 12-7-1925 to 10-10-2023

Born to Walter and Dolly Sherrill in Emmett, Idaho. She was the middle child in a family of 9 children. She outlived them all. Even though at the very young age of 9 she was burned over most of her body by an exploding kerosene lantern she was trying to light...

Oct 18, 2023

 

HERB HUSELAND 1938-1941 Herbert Dean Huseland was born on March 23, 1938, in Foster, Washington. His parents Amos Huseland and Nina Barton met at the South Fork Grange near Colville. Nina was the teacher at a nearby one-room school and Amos lived and worked on the Grace Ranch. The married couple had Stan, born in Chewelah, and then Herb,...

Oct 15, 2023

Paul Anthony Brand, 66, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, joined his heavenly family in the late hours of October 15, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Paul was a loving and compassionate individual, who touched the lives of many during his time on earth.

Paul was born on August 31, 1957, in Minot, North Dakota, to William W. and Gladys Brand....

Oct 14, 2023

Gary was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and had stayed close to the area his entire life.

Throughout his years of different labor filled jobs, it became obvious that his true passion for welding would give him great joy.

CXT was the job that lead him to his welding passion. Many friends and great stories come from his years...