Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Kenneth John King, 74, unexpectedly passed away Saturday evening October 14, 2023 as a result of a vehicular accident.  

  John was born November 4, 1948 in Twin Falls Idaho to Mitchell and Ada King.  He spent most of his life in Spokane, WA where he graduated from West Valley High School in 1967. He was senior class president...

Oct 7, 2023

 

Gale Y. Berner, loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and sister, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 87.  She left this world peacefully under the care of the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after battling several chronic issues. Gale was born on November 30, 1935, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Vera and Columbus Young,...

Oct 5, 2023

 

Kim Walker, 65, passed away October 5th, 2023, after an heroic three-year battle with cancer. 

Kim was born in Spokane to Kaye and Shirley Walker, and was a happy, intelligent and rambunctious child. His father was a PGA golf professional, and Kim received his first set of golf clubs when he was 5 years old. This was at the...

Oct 5, 2023

Diane Marie Bowman, 58, passed away suddenly in Chilco, Idaho.  

Diane was born November 20, 1964 in Thousand Oaks , CA to Arthur and Marie Trenkle.  

She enjoyed the many friends she made while attending both North Idaho College and University of Idaho where she frequently appeared on The Dean’s List.  She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii.  However, Diane’s...

Oct 3, 2023

Linda Tappa entered eternity on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, where she joined her Heavenly Father in His glorious kingdom. Linda Louise Holmes was born on December 11,1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents, Robert and Janet Holmes. She was the youngest of four siblings–Jack, Jim, and Nancy. Linda was blessed to gain Susan, Barbara and Georgia as sisters following Janet’s second...

Sep 27, 2023

Sep 13, 2023

Matthew Robert Peterson, age 51, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away on September 13, 2023. Matthew was born May 13, 1972, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Sandra Sue (née Morton) and Robert Milton Peterson. Matt attended school in Rathdrum, Idaho, and later served in the Army National Guard before and during Desert Storm. He was a passionate patriot.

He married...

Sep 6, 2023

Eric Michael Stolley, beloved son, brother, father and friend, of the Coeur d' Alene, has passed away on September 6, 2023. He was 43 years old. Eric was born on February 3, 1980, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and he was the loving son of Coleen (Whiteman) Moore and Mike Stolley.Eric had a diverse career that showcased his dedication and...

Sep 1, 2023

Ted Lindquist, 67 of Post Falls Idaho passed away September 1, 2023.Ted was born in Missoula, MT to Chester and Evelyn (Tabish) Lindquist on April 29, 1956. Ted graduatedfrom Post Falls High School in 1974 where he enjoyed playing in multiple sports but especially football.Ted was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt with his step dad and brothers but...

Sep 1, 2023

Judy Ann Foster passed unexpectedly at her home in Spirit Lake, Idaho on September 1, 2023 at the age of 50. 

Judy was born on May 25, 1973 to Robert and Carolyn Foss in Kalispell, Montana.  During her time growing up she lived in several different places, including Missoula, Montana and the Spokane, Washington area.  After high school she attended...

Aug 31, 2023

Jerry Mercier passed away on August 31. 2023 at the age of 82. Born on November 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Florence Mercier (Maas). Jerry's life was a quiet and simple one. He peacefully left this world after a battle with cancer in his home under hospice care.

Jerry met the love of his life and wife...

Aug 26, 2023

Susan Bourbon, 71, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away in Hospice of North Idaho on 26 August 2023. She was born to parents William and Virginia (Tomlin) Yachechak, in New Jersey.

Her teenage and early adult years were spent in Smithtown and Long Island NY surrounds. She studied at Suffolk Community College and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree....

Aug 25, 2023

 

Deanna Lou (Dee/Nino) Kastorff, 82, of Spirit Lake, Idaho passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 in her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Stoneridge Community Room on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Dee was born in Wichita, Kansas to Mona (Marie) and Louis Thompson on November 3, 1940. She was adopted by her...

Aug 25, 2023

 

Edwin “Ed” Howard Gren passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2023 at age 62.Ed was born on December 18, 1960 in Fontana, California to John Edward and Barbara LucilleGren. He attended grade school in Riverside, California. According to his father, his intelligencebecame apparent very quickly. By the time he was in 5 th grade, he had read every book...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Jennifer Michelle Hutchinson died on August 22, 2023, at the age of 40 years old in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Jennifer was born November 22, 1982, in Fountain Valley, California to Howard and Susan Maros.

Jennifer Moved to Idaho in 2009. In 2011 she married Joshua Hutchinson and a few years later she completed her BA degree in Social Work.

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Aug 20, 2023

James (Jim) Gingrich, 52, unexpectedly passed away on August 20, 2023. Born a true Idaho boy on June 15, 1971 to Margaret Ann (Salter) Brookhart and Archie Gingrich in Lewiston, Idaho, he spent his childhood how a childhood should be spent. There was playing in the streets of Culdesac, where he lived his entire childhood, and of course he was...

Aug 10, 2023

Lucas Richard Fahey (a.k.a. Dad, Luke, Uncle Lukey), May 12, 1982, to August 10, 2023, 41 years old, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

On August 10, 2023, Lucas entered heaven the way he lived his life. While it was unexpected, he had a great day, felt the wind on his skin, didn’t hold back, rode into the moonlight, and gained his...

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara L Ekholm, a dedicated homemaker, loving wife, and mother, passed away on August 7, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments. Born on September 20, 1946, Barbara lived a life filled with kindness, selflessness, and laughter.Barbara's career primarily revolved around her role as a homemaker, caring for her family with unwavering devotion. However, later in...

Aug 5, 2023

Aug 3, 2023

 

Gail Lynn Bendickson, 74 of Post Falls, Idaho left this life to be with her heavenly father on August 3, 2023.  Gail was born in Santa Monica, California to Edward G. Gesick and Melba (Cain) on February 9, 1949.  Gail devoted her life to loving the lord and spreading his word.     She attended schools in Whittier, California and...