Obituaries of IHM Students, friends and family

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Hank KOMOSINSKI, 1922 ~ 2007

Henry KOMOSINSKI, age 84, father of Cheryl '71 and Jay KOMOSINSKI, died at Cd'A on 24 July 2007. He was born in Watertown CT to Domonic and Helen (ADAMSKI) KOMOSINSKI, the youngest of six children (Mary, Stanley, Frank, Veronica, Felix). In 1920, the family lived on New Haven Rd in Naugatuck CT. In 1930, the family lived at 18 Garfield St, Yonkers NY. Hank enlisted in the Army on 25 Apr 1941 at NYC for Panama Canal/Ordnance Dept. Spokesman-Review obituary | Cd'A Press obituary | English Funeral chapel memorial, guestbook, & photo | SSDI: Hank | Ruth (1930-1995)

Dennis Gabriel SMITH, '70, 1950 ~ 2006
Elizabeth Josephine (HUDON) SMITH, 1916 ~ 2008

Dennis '70 SMITH, 55, Cd'A, died of cancer on 21 May 2006.

His mother, Elizabeth Josephine (HUDON) SMITH, died 15 Aug 2008, age 91.

See obituaries and more family information.

Theresa (HEALY '34) MAUSER, 1915 ~ 2006

Sister of Margaret L (HEALY '35) [WHITELEY] SOUTHER, Geraldine (HEALY '39) KOEP, and Florence (HEALY '44) KELLER; aunt of Barbara (WHITELEY '65) BOYLE, Mickey (WHITELEY '58) GOOLIE and Sandra (WHITELEY '56) HARBERT. See Cd'A Press obituary. | Theresa '34.

Margaret L (HEALY '35) [WHITELEY] SOUTHER, 1917-1999

She was born 22 March 1917 in Sturgis, Saskatchewan, and died Sunday, 18 April 1999. She moved to the Cd'A area in 1923, and graduated IHM in 1935. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr Richard OLESBERG in Cd'A for more than 25 years and was a member of St Thomas Catholic Church. Her second husband, Marc SOUTHER, died in 1986. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara (WHITELEY '65) BOYLE of Kalispell MT, Mickey (WHITELEY '58) GOOLIE of Post Falls and Sandra (WHITELEY '56) HARBERT of Spokane; three sisters, Geraldine (HEALY '39) KOEP Cd'A, Florence (HEALY '44) KELLER of Greenacres WA and Theresa (HEALY '34) MAUSER of California; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic School, Cd'A. --Spokesman Review, 20 Apr 1999

Geraldine "Gerry" Helen ('39 HEALY) KOEP, 1926 - 2006

Geraldine "Gerry" Helen KOEP, 84, Cd'A, died Wednesday, 20 Sept 2006. She was born 16 Mar 1922 in Sturgis SK CAN to Edward C and Elma H (STENNES) HEALY. Gerry graduated IHM in 1939, and married Ralph H '40 KOEP in 1943 in Cd'A. She was a member of St Thomas parish. She was an office secretary, and worked in US Senator James McCLURE's Cd'A office for 10 years, retiring in 1983.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph H '40 KOEP Cd'A; sons, Kenneth R '62 KOEP,Coeur d'Alene, Ronald H '68 KOEP, Spokane Valley, and Stanley H KOEP, Olympia WA; daughters, Melanie M ('69 KOEP) SCHAFFNER, Cd'A; and Julia J ('73 KOEP) FITZGERALD, Post Falls; sister, Florence ('44 HEALY) KELLER, Greenacres; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret ('35 HEALY) WHITELEY SOUTHER, Patricia ('37 HEALY) FERGUSON, Veronica ('35 HEALY) SCHAFFNER, and Theresa ('34 HEALY) MAUSER. Memorials to Hospice NI. Mass at St Thomas, burial in St Thomas cemetery.
CdA Press obituary | English Funeral Chapel memorial | SSN= | More HEALY information

Marilyn Ann (LARSEN ?'64?) SMITH, 1946 ~ 2008

Marilyn was born 24 Feb 1946 in Spokane, moved to Cd'A in 1947, and attended St Thomas and IHM. She married Terry SMITH on 1 April 1964, and had two children. Sister of Darrell "Butch" '66 LARSEN. See Obituary and family information.

Rita "Tubby" (MULLER '37) HOLZER, 1918 ~ 2008

Rita was born 11 June 1918 in French Gulch, married Fred G HOLZER, IHM football coach. Mother of Dick '61, Tom '61, and Jo Ellen '63 HOLZER. Rita died around 1 July 2008 at Cd'A. Obituary, and MULLER - HOLZER family information.

Eileen (McPOLAND '65) HARRIS, 1947 ~ 2002

Eileen '65 (McPOLAND) HARRIS, retired teacher, died of muscular dystrophy on 4 March 2002. Obituary and family information.

LuVerne (SERVICK '35) TACKLIND, 1918 ~ 2008

LuVerne '35 (SERVICK) TACKLIND, 90, died 7 April 2008 at Santa Cruz CA.

Gwendolyn (SERVICK '41) SISK, 1923 ~ 2007

Gwendolyn '41 (SERVICK) SISK, 84, died at Seattle on 15 Aug 2007.

Eloise F (SERVICK '45) GORDON, 1927 ~ 2005

Eloise '45 (SERVICK) GORDON, 78, died 18 Nov 2005 in Mason Co WA.

Carmen (SERVICK '37) GALBRAITH, 1920 ~ 2008

Carmen Elaine '35 (SERVICK) GALBRAITH, 88, Cd'A, died 9 May 2008 at home.
LuVerne '35 | Carmen '37 | Eloise '45 | Gwen '41 | full obituaries and more family information

Aice Irene (---) HERIZA, 1908 ~ 1992

Mother of Judy (HERIZA '62) MOISANT, and of Cathy '64 HERIZA. See full obituary, and additional family history.

Sister M Adalbert, IHM '44-'51

Sister Mary SCHELB, IHM, formerly known as Sister M Adalbert, IHM, died 4 June 2006 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton PA. She taught (music and ?) at IHM Academy from 1944 to 1951. She was born Mary A SCHELB on 15 July 1910 in Williamsport PA. See full obituary at IHM site.

Frances "Fran" Adalade (CLARK) FROMM, 1919 ~ 2007

Frances "Fran" Adalade (CLARK) FROMM, 87, died 30 Oct 2007, at Cd'A. She was born 9 Nov 1919 in Marshall county, Iowa to Ray A and Pearl (BENCE) CLARK. Her mother died in 1928, and she was raised by her uncle and aunt George and Stella (BENCE) YEAGER.
She married Richard William FROMM. They came to Northern Idaho in the early 1940's, living in Rathdrum in the 1950's and then to Coeur d'Alene in 1957. Over the years, she worked for J.C. Penney's, Ace Travel and Time to Travel all of Coeur d'Alene. She traveled the world which was one of her passions. She also loved crafts, her flower garden and knitting.
Fran is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: James '64 (Lisa R) FROMM, and Paul '68 (Lisa M) FROMM, all Cd'A; five grandchildren: Eric, Richard, Janelle, Ashley & Nick; and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (1910-1988); son, Mark David FROMM (1953-1978); and a brother, Floyd CLARK (1921~).
Cd'A Press obituary | English Chapel memorial | SSDI: | Ancestral information

Donald Eugene IHLY, 1933 ~ 2007

Donald Eugene IHLY, 73, died 1 May 2007 at Cd'A. He was born 2 Nov 1933 to Jack and Irene IHLY, and lived his life in Cd'A.. He attended IHM Academy and North Idaho College where he obtained a degree in criminal justice.
Don served in the Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper. Don returned home and married Ann STOWE. Seventeen years later they divorced. Don married Irene St PIERRE in 1973.
Don began work for the Cd'A Police Department in 1966, and retired as captain after 25 years in October 1991. He was Secretary/Treasurer of the Cd'A Police Retirement Fund for 35 years. He enjoyed working in his garden, camping on the Coeur d'Alene River, furniture restoration and traveling with his wife of 34 years.
Don is survived by his wife, Irene and faithful companion, Missy; son, Larry IHLY, Post Falls; daughter, Linda HARWOOD, Rathdrum; sons, Harold St PIERRE, Ephrata and Jon St PIERRE, Mead WA; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Cd'A Press obituary | SSDI: 519-28-9422 | Yates Memorial, and picture

Ruth Marie (MASON) SUSEDIK, 1928 ~ 2007

Ruth Marie SUSEDIK, 79, died 29 Apr 2007 at Cd'A. She was born 10 Apr 1928 in Johnson AR to Manson and Alpha (WOOTEN) MASON. Manson MASON, b 4 Oct 1897 in AR, died in Los Angeles County on 3 Feb 1957. His mother's maiden name was DUNCAN.
Ruth moved to Orange County CA as a child, and married Frank SUSEDIK there. They had four children 1949~1954 there, then moved to Cd'A in 1959.
The children attended St Thomas school, and perhaps IHM. Ruth operated Timberline Catering [mobile lunchwagon truck in the 1960's], the Four Seasons Restaurant, and Back Door Tavern.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Frank (1920-1972). She is survived by three daughters: Teresa (Keith) BROWN, Deborah (Dale) PARKINS, Dee Ayn (Jim) BAILLIE; and son Frank (Debbie) SUSEDIK.
Yates memorial and photo | SSDI: 555-30-2764 | Frank: 547-36-5222

Elizabeth Jean "Bette" MATHES, 1919 ~ 2007

Bette MATHES, 88 Cd'A, died Sunday, 7 Oct 2007. She was born 24 July 1919 on the SHARPE family homestead in Sweet Grass County, Montana, to Jonas and Lucy (DAVIS) SHARPE. She married Frank MATHES in 1937 in Kalispell, and moved to Idaho in 1948.
She was preceded in death by husband, Frank MATHES; her parents; sister, Bessie JONES and brother, Ernest SHARPE. She is survived by two sisters, Ellen NUTTING and Mary MacDONALD; and one brother, Bob (Marilyn) CARTWRIGHT of Kalispell, Mont. She is also survived by her nine children, Constance (MATHES '56) (Richard) SCHROEDER, Tim (Dianne) MATHES, Frank MATHES (Virginia O'Neill), Patricia (MATHES '67) (Ted) ROBINSON, Kathleen (Phil) SHIVELL, Charisse MATHES, Thomas (Rose) MATHES, Michelle (Michael) MICALLEF and Gerard (Liz) MATHES; 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
SSDI: | Cd'A Press obituary | Yates Funeral Home Memorial | More Family Information

Alice J MILES, 1913 ~ 2007

Alice J MILES, 94, died Sunday 29 July 2007 in Spokane. She was born 19 Mar 1913 at Cd'A to James and Marie Emmaline (JACQUES) O'TOOLE. She married 21 Jun 1936 to Edward M MILES of Cd'A. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen ROUSE and Patricia (MILES '68) and husband (John '66) HARTNETT, Spokane; and son, Gary '65 (Kathryn) MILES, Clyde CA; seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (1910~1975), her parents James and Mayme (Marie) O'TOOLE; brothers, Lawrence, Tom, Jim, and Russ O'TOOLE; and sisters, Verna STAEHELI and Vi LUMPER. Funeral at St Thomas, Cd'A, with burial in St Thomas cemetery, with Edward and her parents & brother.
Cd'A Press obituary | more MILES family information | SSDI:

Kirk '70 MILLER, 1951 ~ 2002

Kirk Richard MILLER, 50, Cd'A, died Tuesday, 22 Oct 2002. He was born 4 Nov 1951 at Spirit Lake, to Eugene and Mary Ellen MILLER. He graduated IHM in 1970, and the University of Idaho in 1974. He worked in accounting for Kootenai County. He belonged to the AFROTC, St Pius X parish, and Phi Delta Theta. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation.
Survivors include two children, Tara and Bret MILLER, Cd'A; his parents, Eugene & Mary Ellen MILLER, and brother, Patrick '68 MILLER, all Cd'A; and a sister, Mary Kathleen SEPPI, Spokane. Funeral at St Pius X, burial at St Thomas cemetery. Memorials to Boy Scouts of America.
532-56-4421 | Spokesman-Review obituary | More family information.

Francis Xavier FRUECHTL, 1940 ~ 2007

Brother of Carolyn '54, Mike ('66) and John FRUECHTL. See obituary and more family information

Carolyn Ann (FRUECHTL '54) WESTFALL, 1936 ~ 2003

Carolyn Ann WESTFALL, 66, died in Spokane Valley on Mon 30 Jun 2003 of lung cancer. She was born 1 Jul 1936 in Billings MT to Frank and Dolores T FRUECHTL.
Spokesman-Review obituary | More family information | Spokesman-Review Hero Tribute.

Florry F HARRINGTON, 1916 ~ 1992
Lucille Elizabeth ( ) HARRINGTON, 1925 ~ 2004

Florance F HARRINGTON, 76, of Chandler AZ, died 10 Feb 1992 at his home. He was born Florry F HARRINGTON on 17 Jan 1916 in Los Angeles to John and Margaret (SULLIVAN) HARRINGTON. He served in the US Marines in WW2. He married Lucille --- about 1946. They raised a large family on a farm near Post Falls, then moved to Chandler in 1988, where he owned a farming business.
He was survived by his wife, Lucille, Chandler AZ; sons Michael '66, Montana; Pat '67, Chandler; Greg, Washington, Jeff, Rhode Island; daughters Mary Kaye (HARRINGTON '66) BARTLETT and Joan (HARRINGTON '71) BARNES, Idaho; Ruth (HARRINGTON '69) DONOHOE, Jean (HARRINGTON '73) BACON & Barbara DOWLING, Alaska; Christine RYAN & Margaret HARRINGTON, Washington; Marcia BOWEN, California; Paula J HARRINGTON, Chandler; a brother Rev Jack HARRINGTON, Montana; and 12 grandchildren. --Arizona Republic, 12 Feb 1992; Mesa Tribune, 13 Feb 1992

Lucille Elizabeth HARRINGTON, 78, of Chandler died 15 April 2004, in Chandler. --East Valley Tribune, 20 Apr 2004

Flory SSDI: 518-30-6118 | Lucille SSDI: 518-50-7348 | More family information

Sadie (ASSAD '32) BROOTEN, 1914 ~ 2007

Sadie J BROOTEN, 93, died on 2 July 2007 in Cd'A.
Sadie '32 | ASSAD and BROOTEN family information | obituaries

Rev George DAWSON CSsR, 1923 ~ 2007

Father George DAWSON, 84, Ligouri MO, died there 26 May 2007. He was born 29 Sep 1923 in Cd'A to Earl N '16 and Gertrude (GROVES '18) DAWSON, the oldest of nine siblings. He attended IHM through eighth grade, and graduated HS from the Redemptorist seminary in Oakland CA. He officially joined the Redeptorists on 2 Aug 1945 at DeSoto MO, and was ordained a priest in 1950. Through his example, Father George led many others to the Redemptorist seminary, including three brothers and a nephew (Pat ['66] JACOBSON). Some of those he inspired were later ordained.
Father George is survived by his sisters, Catherine Ann (DAWSON '43) (Tom) JACOBSON, Cd'A; Mary '47 DAWSON, Spokane; Edna DAWSON, Cd'A; brothers, Earl Jr ('45?) (Adaline) DAWSON, Canby OR; Jim '36 DAWSON, Spokane, Bob (Margret) DAWSON, Asheville NC; and Joe '59 (JoAnn HATTELL '58) DAWSON, Spokane. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Gertrude (GROVES '18) DAWSON in 1969, his father Earl N '16 DAWSON in 1972, and his brother, Bill '51 DAWSON in 2005.
Memorials to Holy Family Catholic School, or St Clements (Redemptorist) Health Center.
English Chapel obit | Cd'A Press obituary | More family information | SSDI: 518-20-4198

William J '51 DAWSON, 1933 ~ 2005

Bill passed away peacefully, surrounded by his four children, on 4 March 2005. He was born in Cd'A to Earl N '16 & Gertrude (GROVES '18) DAWSON. He graduated Gonzaga University in music and education. He served in the US Army for 25 years, retiring at Ft Lewis WA as a Lt Colonel in 1984. His career included tours in Korea, Vietnam, France, Germany, Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. He earned a Bronze Star while serving as a Medical Service Officer in Vietnam in 1965-66. While in Europe, he met and married a Department of Defense schoolteacher, Marilyn McCAFFREY, on 27 April 1963 in Orleans, France. She died 3 Aug 1983.
In retirement, Bill founded "The Colonel's Cradle", a daycare business he operated with family and friends. Bill enjoyed classical music and excelled in playing the piano and church organ. He also enjoyed dancing, gardening, skiing, traveling, the Seattle Mariners, and playing cards. He spent the past four years at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Michaela P MOREAU, Michelle T CHARBA, and Monica B BREWSTER; son, Michael A DAWSON; five brothers; three sisters, and 21 grandchildren. Mass at St George Byzantine, Olympia. Donations to OLPH Shrine, Olympia. Woodlawn Funeral Home memorial | SSDI: 519-32-7470 | The Olympian, Lacey WA (9 Mar 2005) | Bill '51

Susan (BOUGHTON '59) BOWRING, c1941 ~ 2007

Susan died on 29 May 2007 in Seattle WA. She suffered from bile duct cancer for the last year and a half, having refused traditional treatment that has proved both ineffectual in the circumstances and the probable cause of early and painful death. She made the most of her last year by publishing a volume of her poetry and presenting a show of her artful embroidery and paintings before she was too weak to do that close work.
She had planned to die in Ireland, close to her large group of very close friends there, including her husband of 12 years. However, in the end, she chose to come home to her children and siblings, who were all with her when she died. They held a joyful celebration of her life, then sent some of her ashes back to her husband, who was too ill to travel here with her. While the family attended the funeral Mass in Seattle, Susan's community in Connamara and Galway held parallel celebrations at a Quaker meeting, and in a lovely traditional garden she helped to establish.
Susan is survived by her husband, Dennis BOWRING in Roundstone, Ireland, her four children: Kristin ZAVORSKA and son, Finnian, Seattle; Kathryn (Tom) COLEMAN and Emily, Arthur & Alexander, Bremerton WA; T J MORIN and daughter Autumn, Portland; and Jason BOUGHTON, Brooklyn NY; her siblings, 'Salie (BOUGHTON '57) (Pat) COCKRILL, Yakima; Don '61 (Diane) BOUGHTON, Covina CA; Michael '63 (Christine) BOUGHTON, Yakima; and ten nieces and nephews. Her parents, Don and Victoria BOUGHTON, predeceased her.
SSDI: | obit courtesy of 'Salie '57 | More family info

Theo (BRAUN) WILLIAMS, 1915 ~ 2007

Theophila (Theo) WILLIAMS, 92, died peacefully 17 May 2007 in Cd'A. Theo was born to Dionysius and Armelia (TERNES) BRAUN on the family farm near Strasburg ND on 31 Jan 1915. She spoke only German until age 6, when she began school. Her family moved to Cd'A during the Great Depression. She married Clinton Bernard "CB" '27 WILLIAMS on 5 Feb 1940 in St Thomas Church.
Theo was active in St Thomas parish, Catholic Daughters, and VFW Auxiliary. She worked at the North Shore Convention Center, and was a volunteer organizer for weddings, funerals, bazaars and yard sales in her retirement. She continued to live at home until shortly before she died.
Survivors include sons, Fred ('66) (Linda) WILLIAMS, Camano Island WA; Gary '68 (Donna) WILLIAMS, and Pat WILLIAMS, Cd'A; grandchildren, Robert, Garrett, Brian and Clinton WILLIAMS, Vickie RANDALL, and Molly SHEPARD; great-grandchildren, Briana and Shannon WILLIAMS, Ashlyn and Hannah SHEPARD, Jordan and Ashley RANDALL, and Camilla Theophila WILLIAMS; sister, Hilda DeVANEY; brother, Mike BRAUN; uncle, Otto BRAUN; aunt, Katie TERNES; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband CB (1993); beloved daughter and best friend Theo Ann; sisters, Isabell and Rose; and brothers Mustie and Earhart BRAUN.
Funeral Mass at St Thomas, burial in St Thomas cemetery.
Cd'A Press obituary | C B WILLIAMS, '27 | English Funeral Chapel memorial | SSDI: 518-14-4902

Mary Lou (HANSON) KANE, 1938 ~ 2007

Mary Lou KANE, 69, Cd'A, died at home Sunday, 13 May 2007 following a four-year battle with cancer. She was born 6 Feb 1938 in Dover ID to Arthur and Mary (CONNIFF) HANSON. The family moved to California when she was 7, later returning to Cd'A, where she graduated CHS in 1955, age 16. She married Tom '54 KANE on 25 April 1960. They divorced after 25 years, then reunited in 1992.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, John KANE in Aug 2005. She is survived by her husband, Tom; two sons, Jim (Tammy) KANE, Post Falls, and Justin (Angier) KANE, Hayden; a brother, Robert (Pat) HANSON, Stevenson WA; daughter-in-law, Kim KANE, Cd'A; grandchildren Matthew, Megan, Nathan, Brennan, Whitney, Halle, J and Lina KANE.
Memorial service at Yates Funeral Home.
SSDI: 519-38-8321 | Spokesman-Review obituary | Yates Funeral home memorial | Son John's obituary, Cd'A Press

Harry GOOLIE, 1919 ~ 2007

Harry died 8 May 2007 at his home in Cd'A. He was born in Hillyard WA on 10 June 1919, to Charles and Catherine GOOLIE, and attended St Pat's and Arlington Schools. During his high school years, he enrolled in the CCC's at Sullivan Lake, and later worked for the Great Northern Railroad. During WWII he enlisted in the Navy and trained as a deep sea diver in New Caledonia. After the war, Harry worked for the Spokane International Railroad (later the Union Pacific) and retired at 65. He then worked for Avis rent-a-car for five years and shuttled visitors between Templin's Resort and the Spokane airport for two years.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Frankie, and sisters, Rose, Mary, Theresa and Eve, grandsons Joey GOOLIE and Zachary MULLINS. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Mickey" (WHITELEY '58); brother Bob (Shirley) GOOLIE, Spokane; sons, Harry (Bonnie LEONARD) GOOLIE Jr, Spokane and Lonnie GOOLIE; stepdaughters, Sue (Dave) BEESON, KS; Becky (Stephen) MULLINS, OK; Cathy (Will) STAFFORD, NC; and Tina WILHELM, Spokane; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral at St Pius X, Cd'A; memorials to Hospice of North Idaho.
English Funeral memorial | SSDI= | CdA Press obituary

Sandra '56 WHITELEY, 1939 ~ 2005

Sandra "Sandi" (WHITELEY '56) [COVINGTON] HARBERT, 66, died Friday 11 Mar 2005 at home in Spokane. She was born 10 Jan 1939 to Margaret (HEALY '35) and Charles WHITELEY.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Stan HARBERT, daughters Diane COVINGTON and Kimberly R (Brad) DOTSON, all of Spokane; son Dennis (Jennifer) COVINGTON, Ford WA; sisters Mickey (WHITELEY '58) (Harry) GOOLIE, Cd'A; Barbara (WHITELEY '65) (Gene) BOYLE, Kalispell MT; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass at St Thomas, Cd'A. Arrangements by Hazen and Jaeger, Spokane. Memorials to Hospice Spokane.
Cd'A Press obit [age wrong] | Spokesman-Review obit | SSDI=518-44-6541 | Sandi '56

Thomas E WERNETTE, 1919 ~ 1999

Thomas E WERNETTE, 80, died 19 Dec 1999 at Mesa AZ. He was born 28 Aug 1919 in Cd'A to Nicodemus and Ozalinda (BLANCHARD) WERNETTE. Brother of Frances '28, Bernice '30, Blanche '32, & Margaret '33 WERNETTE. He married Betty RUSE in 1947. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, and earned bachelor and law degrees from Georgetown University. He moved to Portland in the mid-1950s, where he was a claims manager for Safeco for 34 years. He retired and moved to Mesa AZ in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; and sisters, Blanche '32 FLAJOLE, Whidbey Island WA; Mary PFEIFFER, Arcata CA; and Delores VELLING, Prescott AZ. Mass and cremation in Mesa AZ. Memorials to Benedictine Foundation, Mt Angel OR, or SW Wildlife Rehab in Scottsdale AZ. --(Portland) Oregonian, 25 Dec 1999.
SSDI: 533-12-7588 | More family information

Eugene V "Bill" BOUGHTON, 1913 ~ 2006

Eugene Vincent "Bill" BOUGHTON, 92, Cd'A, died 29 Sept 2006. He was born 1 Nov 1913 in Cd'A to Eugene and Eda (SAYLES) BOUGHTON. Bill grew up in Cd'A, graduated from CHS, and from the University of Idaho (1938). He married Virginia BERGMAN on 12 September 1939 in Cd'A, then lived in the Silver Valley until returning to Cd'A in 1945. He a district materials engineer for the State Highway Department. Throughout his life he was active in church and civic affairs. He was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church, coached church league basketball, was a Boy Scout leader, and was active in "pairs and spares". He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Jewitt House board of directors, and past president of the school board. Bill had a passion for youth and golf. He was a member of the Cd'A Public Golf Club and designed the back 9 holes. He worked with the Youth Diversion Program, and set up swimming programs at several local lakes and communities as a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
He is survived by his children, Judy (Bob) SCHMAND, Cd'A; Thomas, Carpinteria CA; Jacque (Ed) LEONARD, Liberty Lake WA, and Bill '71 (Sandi) BOUGHTON, Olympia WA; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia in 2002; brothers, Don and Bob; and a sister Bernadine. Memorials to the Humane Society, Jewitt House, or Hospice.
Yates Funeral Home memorial | More BOUGHTON information | SSDI: 518-05-5242 | Cd'A Press obituary

Dan J SCHNEBERGER, 1953 ~ 2003

Dan SCHNEBERGER, 50, of Portland OR, died 1 Dec 2003. He was born 10 Nov 1953 at Cd'A to Riba & Wilfred '52 SCHNEBERGER. His family moved to Sandy OR in 1962, and to Portland in 1969. He graduated from Parkrose High School and was a welder for Cal-Ore.
He is survived by his mother, Riba GRAY; father, Wilfred '52 SCHNEBERGER; stepmother, Erna; sisters, Rosemarie LYNAM and Karin COOK; brothers, Ron, David, Rick and Lars SCHNEBERGER, and his aunt Judy '62 SCHNEBERGER. Memorials to Birthright of Oregon. --4 Dec 2003, The Oregonian. Dan was featured in an Oregonian (2 Dec 1999) article about Safe Haven, a respite center for mentally ill citizens. He began suffering manic episodes about 25 years ago after being thrown through the windshield of a car.

Norbert Francis 'Babe' RIPLINGER Jr, 1926 ~ 2007

"Babe" RIPLINGER, 90, Cd'A, died Thursday, 8 Mar 2007. He was born 30 May 1926 in Cd'A, to N F Sr and Veronica (BOTRELL) RIPLINGER. By 1930, the family lived in Lewiston, and in 1932 moved to Clarkston WA, where Babe graduated. He later graduated from Cincinnati (OH) College, and then enlisted in the US Army at Spokane on 21 Jul 1944. In 1945, he returned to Cd'A, where he married in 1947 to Patricia ROCHE '45.
"Babe" was a funeral director with English Funeral Chapel for over 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was active in St Thomas parish, the Cemetery Board, Eagles Aerie and Elks Lodge, Scouts, league basketball, and golf.
Babe was preceded in death by his son James '69 in 1976, wife Patricia (ROCHE '45) in 2002, and two of his golfing buddies, Sterling CARPER and Kelly KURDY.
Babe is survived by sons, Larry '68 and Jack, Cd'A; Mike, Eugene OR; daughters, Patricia '70 "Susie" RIPLINGER and Barbara KIRKPATRICK, Cd'A, Peg '67 SUENKEL, St Maries, Mary A GIER, Ketchikan AK; sister Erma WILSON, Spokane; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials to Holy Family Catholic School. Funeral Mass on March 12 at St Thomas.
English Funeral Home memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | Spokesman-Review obituary | Family history | Peg '67

Margaret K (GUSHURST) MASON, 1918 ~ 2007

Margaret K MASON, 88, Cd'A, died 26 Jan 2007. Mother of Mary Ann '63, Pauline ('66), Jerry '69 and Jo '74 MASON. See obituary and more family information

Gabriel L "Gabe" BETIT, 1919 ~ 2007

Gabriel "Gabe" BETIT, 87, died Saturday, 6 Jan 2007 following a lengthy illness at Augusta, Maine. He was the father of Roland '64 and Beatrice '65 BETIT.
More family information | Obituary

Leslie Jo (WHITEMAN) NEESER, 1947 - 2003

Leslie Jo NEESER was born 7 Sep 1947 in Wardner ID. She died Fri 3 Jan 2003. She grew up in Cataldo and graduated 1965 from Kellogg HS. She majored in art at Spokane Falls Community College. She married Jerry '67 NEESER and moved to Anchorage AK in 1975, where they developed NEESER Construction. Leslie returned to North Idaho in 1997 and continued her art education at North Idaho College. She was a talented artist and enjoyed creating with watercolors, pencil sketches and various mixed media.
She is survived by Jerry '67 NEESER, Anchorage; four children, Jeremy NEESER, Cd'A; Christopher NEESER, Eagle River AK; Ryan NEESER, Otis Orchards WA, and Amanda NEESER, Anchorage; her mother, Joyce WHITEMAN, Cataldo; two sisters, Ann DARRINGTON, Belen NM, and Connie WHITE, Rose Lake ID; brother, Ronnie WHITEMAN, Cataldo; and four grandchildren. Memorials to Hospice of North Idaho, or the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Spokesman-Review obituary | SSDI: 518-60-4685

Shirley J (O'REILLY) FISCUS, 1931 ~ 2007

Shirley J (O'REILLY) FISCUS died quietly on 4 Jan 2007, three days before her 76th birthday. She was born 7 Jan 1931 on her family's farm near Potlatch ID, the third of three daughters born to John F and Alma (McMILLAN) O'REILLY. She graduated from Palouse WA High School in 1948 and married Walter FISCUS Jr on 5 Sep 1948. They had three children, John '68, Sherry '70 and Randy FISCUS, all born in Moscow ID. The family moved to Cd'A in 1961.
Shirley returned to college when her children were all in school, commuting to Spokane Community College to become an LPN in 1963. She went on to become a registered nurse, working primarily in the newborn nursery at Kootenai Medical Center. She retired after 22 years.
Her husband Walter, born 21 May 1928, died 7 Aug 1992. Shirley's sister Phyllis ANDERSON and an infant brother, Michael (1935), also preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Dorothy (Dick) HOSKINS, Cd'A; sons John '68 (Mary BRAUN) FISCUS of Omaha NE; Randy (Polly FULLWILER) FISCUS, Cd'A; and daughter, Sherry (FISCUS '70) (Joe) SCHROEDER, Kennewick WA; grandchildren Brennan, Eden & Austen WHITE, Conner & Kramer FISCUS, and Leo & Delaney SCHROEDER, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials to Make-a-Wish Foundation.
English Funeral Chapel memorial | More family information | SSDI:518-30-5098

ELMER JORDAN 1919 - 2007, CHS Vikings Football, Basketball Coach 1945-1968

from his obituary:
"He was a man of honesty and integrity. He taught so many that they could accomplish anything with hard work and determination. Elmer was a man of his word and a figure of success and accomplishment. He will always be an inspiration and part of the many lives he has touched."
Read the full obituary for many more details of his long career in coaching, real estate and civic participation.
Spokesman-Review obituary | Yates Funeral Home memorial | Cd'A Press obituary (no picture) |

Mike GRAY, '68, 1949 ~ 2006

Michael Gedney "Mike" GRAY, 57, died suddenly on Christmas morning [25 Dec 2006], while visiting his twin brother Pat in South Dakota. Mike was born in Cd'A on 28 Sep 1949 to Wyatt and Ruth (PARR) GRAY, joining sisters Gloria, Gilda and Julie, and brothers Wyatt, Bill, Jack and Joe at the family home in the Fort Grounds. His father died when Mike was 4.
Mike and Pat, the red-headed "Gray Twins", starred as IHM Panthers, particularly in baseball, basketball, and football, and received numerous awards and special recognitions for their sports abilities before graduating in 1968. Mike graduated Carroll College in Helena MT in 1972 in business, and returned to Cd'A. His last venture was as owner of the Fort Ground Tavern, which his parents established in 1943 as Gray's Grocery.
In 1982, Mike married Pam COX. They had two children, Patricia Michelle (Tricia) and Michael Kelly (Mick).
He was preceded in death by his parents Wyatt and Ruth, brothers Wyatt and Bill, and sister Gilda. He is survived by his children, Tricia and Mick, and his former wife, Pam. He is also survived by brothers John E "Jack" (Mary F BROPHY '66) GRAY, Joseph M GRAY, all of Cd'A; twin Patrick G '68 (Mimi ANDERSEN '70) GRAY, Spearfish SD; sisters Gloria (William) BOND, Ballwin MO, and Julie (Virgil) ZABINSKI, Spokane. See the links below for fuller obituaries and family information.
Spokesman-Review obituary | English Chapel memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | REVISED Press obituary | Family information
SSDI: | DF Oliveria's Huckleberries | Press editorial (letter) | Mike IHM '68 | mother's obituary

Gilda J (GRAY) FOUNTAIN, 1934 ~ 1999

Gilda (GRAY) FOUNTAIN, 64, Hayden ID, was born 20 Oct 1934 in Cd'A to Wyatt and Ruth (PARR) GRAY. She died 15 Jan 1999 at Hayden ID. She lived in the Cd'A area most of her life, spending from 1978 until 1983 in the Silver Valley. She worked as a counselor and also with the elderly. Her husband of 43 years, Gary M FOUNTAIN, born 23 Jul 1931, died 5 Aug 1997. Survivors include a son, Bradley '73 FOUNTAIN, Arkansas; two daughters, Kellie FOUNTAIN, Cd'A, and Shellie (FOUNTAIN) RITZIUS, Hayden; five brothers, Wyatt GRAY Jr, Spokane, Jack, Joe and Mike '68 GRAY, all Cd'A; and Pat '68 (Mimi ANDERSEN '70) GRAY, South Dakota; two sisters, Gloria (GRAY) BOND, Missouri and Julie (GRAY) ZABINSKI, Spokane; and four grandchildren.
Spokesman-Review obituary | SSDI: Gary FOUNTAIN | SSDI: Gilda

Ruth Ann (PARR) GRAY, 1908 - 2006

Ruth Ann Gray, 97, Cd'A, died 1 March 2006, at Pinewood Care Center in Cd'A. She was born 10 Dec 1908 in Granite Falls WA to Merrill and Margaret (KELLY) PARR. She moved to Cd'A in 1926.
She married Wyatt N GRAY on 15 Sep 1926 in Everett WA. She was a homemaker and a clerk at St Vincent de Paul. She also was a cook at St Thomas Rectory. Ruth was a member of St. Thomas parish, Idaho Council of Catholic Women, Our Lady of the Lake Court #1447 of Catholic Daughters, and the Altar Society.
Survivors include sons John E "Jack" (Mary F BROPHY '66) GRAY, Joseph M GRAY, Michael G '68 (Pam) GRAY, all of Cd'A; Patrick G '68 (Mimi ANDERSEN '70) GRAY, Spearfish SD; daughters Gloria (William) BOND, Ballwin MO, and Julie (Virgil) ZABINSKI, Spokane; 34 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt in 1953, son William W "Bill" GRAY on 24 Jan 1982, son Wyatt GRAY on 11 Jan 2003; daughter Gloria Gilda GRAY on 15 Jan 1999; sisters Elizabeth SMITH, Mercedes LANE and Mary F McCORMICK; and brother Donald PARR.
Memorials to St Vincent de Paul. Funeral March 6 at St Thomas. Burial at St Thomas cemetery.
English Funeral memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | SSN=519-48-9719

John J "Jack" DEBARBRIE, 1916 - 1999

John "Jack" DeBARBRIE was born 8 Nov 1916 in Painesville OH. He died Wednesday, 1 Dec 1999 at Lewiston ID. He grew up in Ohio, then served four years with the Marine Corps during World War II. He married Billie Jo WADDILL of Texas in 1947.
The couple settled in Texas after his military service. They moved to Spokane in 1958, and to Cd'A in 1966. He was a Realtor and operated DeBarbrie Realty in Cd'A for several years. He was a member of St Thomas parish, and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Jo; a son, Chris '73 DeBARBRIE, Lewiston; a daughter, Lyn ('69 DeBARBRIE) HOUGH, Portland; a sister, Beatrice LUSE, Illinois; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral at St Thomas, then cremation.
Spokesman-Review obituary | SSDI: 282-07-4436 | More family information

Margaret (DELMAR '43) ELLER, 1925 -2004

Born 2 Aug 1925 in Portland OR to Blanche DALLIER and ?? DELMAR. Margaret married Earl '42 ELLER in 1945. He died in 1962, and Marguerite reared their six children in Burien WA. She died 9 Dec 2004 in White Center WA. See a delightful obituary memorial about Margaret (Marguerite) in The Seattle Times, Christmas 2004.
Ancestors & photo | ELLER family information | SSDI

Sister Dorothy '37 [FROST] McDONNELL, 1918 - 1976

Sister Dorothy McDONNELL's early years of teaching were spent in Oregon at St Frederic's School, St Helens; The Madeleine School, Portland; St Mary's Academy, Medford; and St Mary's Academy, The Dalles. Almost from the start, Sister was an excellent teacher. Slow learners found her patient and resourceful in assisting them to learn. With all her pupils, she was kind and genuine and interested. She had the humility and simplicity to enjoy a joke even when it was on herself. Her fine sense of humor and joyous laugh made her a blessing both in class and in her Community. In fact, an affable manner attracted all who dealt with her. At the same time, she had a clear vision of what she wanted and the determination to accomplish it.
Beginning in 1949, Sister served in the Spokane parishes of St Francis of Assisi (Superior 1956-58), Our Lady of Lourdes, St Patrick, St Aloysius, and St Paschal. In 1964, Sister taught eighth grade at Immaculate Conception in Everett, Washington for seven years. Afterward she was appointed to the secretarial staff at the Convent of the Holy Names, in Spokane, where she remained until her death on November 29, 1976.
Sister Dorothy formed good friendships and was faithful and loyal. Carping and criticism had no part in her conversations. A Sister-friend of many years who knew her both as companion and as Superior wrote: "Sister had every reason to be taken up with herself. She had adopted parents who wanted to do everything for her. She was a beautiful looking person, very gifted in intelligence and very winning in personality. Yet, some how Sister managed to keep her values straight and live an admirable life of giving for the Community she chose to join. Sister is one the finest person I have ever known and I will always be thankful to God for letting me be a friend of Sister Dorothy McDonnell." --SNJM Archives, Spokane
Family history | Holy Cross cemetery burial | WorldConnect and anecdotes

Johanna A '23 STROYAN, 1905 - 1996

Miss Johanna STROYAN, 91, died Friday, 22 March 1996 at Chewelah WA. She was born 5 Jan 1905 in Valley WA. She graduated from IHM in 1923, then worked in the insurance and real estate industry and retired at age 65.
Miss STROYAN is survived by one brother, Jake STROYAN, Chewelah; and three sisters, Helen '29 STROYAN, Chewelah; Cecilia GENECK, Spokane, and Christina BOGNER, Hayden Lake. Memorials to St Joseph's Long-Term Center in Chewelah. Funeral at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Valley WA. Burial at St Joseph cemetery, Jump Off Joe WA.
Spokesman-Review obituary | More family information | SSDI

Eugene W "Sandy" MacDONALD, 1914 - 1995

Eugene W "Sandy" MacDONALD, 81, Cd'A, died Thursday, 16 Nov 1995. He was born 22 Jul 1914 in Minnesota, and moved to Cd'A in 1923. He served in the Army in Europe during World War II. He married Mary '41 QUINN in 1947. She died in 2005.
Sandy attended IHM, but graduated from CHS, and attended Gonzaga U and Gonzaga School of Law. He served as a Kootenai County probate judge, and later as the Cd'A postmaster, retiring in 1971.
Survivors include his wife, at home; two sons, Robert '67, Spokane, and Don, Cd'A; one daughter, Maureen ('71 MacDONALD) of Portland; and seven grandchildren.
SSDI: 518-05-4066 | More family information | Spokesman-Review obituary

Mary Teresa (BRODERICK '40) RARICK, 1922 - 1995

Mary RARICK, 73, Cd'A, died Tuesday, 7 Nov 1995. She was born in 1922 in Spokane, moved to Cd'A in 1935 to board at IHM Academy. She married Douglas '40 RARICK before Nov 1942 and became a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975.
She is survived by three sons, Bob '63, Hayden Lake; Tim '64, Cd'A; and Jim '67, South Dakota; one daughter, Mary Dell '61 RARICK, Kirkland WA; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Burial at St Thomas cemetery.
Spokesman-Review obituary | Doug '40 RARICK | Mary '40 BRODERICK

Arnold "Red" HALPERN, 1924 - 2003

Arnold "Red" HALPERN, 79, Cd'A, died Friday, 3 Oct 2003 at Kootenai Medical Center. He was born 3 Sep 1924 in Brooklyn NY, to Rose & Morris HALPERN. He graduated from HS in Hutchinson MN, and held a BS degree in physical education from the University of Minnesota. He served two years in the Army.
Red married the former Ruth Irene GISVOLD, who preceded him in death. Red then married Anna Marie ('60 VEDDER) [BOREK] in 1972. Read the articles at the links, below, for a fuller discussion of Red's career and lasting impact on Coeur d'Alene, and sports.
Red is survived by his wife, Anna Marie, at home; sons Mike (Gina) HALPERN, SFC Scott (Pam) BOREK; four grandchildren; brother Joe HALPERN, Minnesota; and sister Florence AIN, Philadelphia PA.
Memorial service and potluck at St Pius X church. Contributions to "Red" Halpern Memorial Fund at Sterling Bank.
English Funeral Chapel memorial | SSDI: 469-22-0486 | Red's Legacy to Cd'A (S-R article 7 Oct 2003)
| Red's Family Legacy (S-R article 25 Oct 2003) | Spokesman-Review obituary

Robert B '35 McFARLAND, 1918 ~ 2006

Robert B McFARLAND, age 88, Cd'A, died Wednesday 11 Oct 2006. He and twin sister, Elizabeth '36, were born 8 Jul 1918 in Cd'A to William B & Ferne (BERRY) McFARLAND. He graduated from St Thomas grade school, IHM (1935), and the University of Idaho. He enlisted at the Presidio on 5 Mar 1942, and served in the US Army, Pacific theater, in WW2.
After the war, he worked for WWP, where he met and married (1948) Ruth SIMMELINK, who died in May 2006. Bob sold real estate for Cd'A Realty, then founded (1959) McFarland Realty, from which he retired in 1987.
Bob is survived by his three children: Dr Robert M '67 McFARLAND, Cd'A; Mary ('68 McFARLAND) LEWIS, Montesano WA; and Jane ('70 McFARLAND) PETERSON, Bayview; and by his sister Betty ('36 McFARLAND) GLAUBER, Louisville KY; and brother William David '39 McFARLAND, Cd'A; and five grandchildren and one great-grandaughter.
Funeral Mass and reception at St Thomas church. Burial in St Thomas cemetery.
Yates Funeral Home memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | SSN= | Bob '35 and more relatives | Family History

Ruth M (SIMMELINK) McFARLAND, 1924 ~ 2006

Ruth M McFARLAND, 81, died 24 May 2006. She was born 28 Nov 1924 in Kennewick WA to Merrill "Bob" and Ruth (DICKINSON) SIMMELINK, and grew up on the family wheat ranch in the Horse Heaven Hills, attending a one room schoolhouse. Later, the family moved to Kennewick, where she graduated from Kennewick HS, then spent the war years as secretary to the head of the Hanford Nuclear Project. After the war, she graduated from Washington State College and moved to Cd'A to work as a home economics instructor for Washington Water Power. She married her co-worker there, Robert B McFARLAND '35 and joined the Catholic Church.
Ruth was an active volunteer in church, school, and community organizations. She was employed as a Home Economics teacher at IHM High School and later at North Idaho College. For several years, she served as Executive Director for United Way of Kootenai County.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Jane (McFARLAND '70) PETERSON, Bayview; and Mary (McFARLAND '68) LEWIS, Montesano WA; and son Dr Robert M '67 McFARLAND, Cd'A.
SSDI= | English Funeral Home memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | Robert '35 | More family information

William David '39 McFARLAND, 1921 ~ 2007

William David McFARLAND died Tuesday 6 March 2007. He was born 1 May 1921 at Cd'A to William B & Ferne (BERRY) McFARLAND. After graduating IHM in 1939, he attended Gonzaga U, then served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. After the war, he obtained a Law Degree at the University of Idaho, and joined his father's law firm. McFARLANDS served Cd'A as City Attorney or Counsel since 1888, with Bill serving for 57 years. He helped the City acquire Tubb's Hill. The city honored Bill's long career by declaring 15 Dec 2006 "Bill McFARLAND Day". At one point, Bill served as Athletic Director for IHM. He was a lifelong member of the Elks (BPOE) and St Thomas Parish.
In 1943 Bill married Anna Marie DESILET (IHM '41), with whom he had seven children. She died in 1973. In 1979 Bill married Lina PUFAUL. They traveled extensively, and enjoyed playing bridge, boating, and spending time with friends and family. Bill is survived by his wife, Lina; his sister, Betty (McFARLAND'36) GLAUBER; daughter, Kathy (McFARLAND '62) DOBNER, sons Tom '68, Steve and Chris McFARLAND; six grandchildren: Caroline RICE, Bill DOBNER Jr, and Jared, Kelly, Stephanie and Evan McFARLAND, four great grandchildren: Sidney and Alison DOBNER, & Joshua and Andrew RICE. His first wife, Anna Marie (DESILET '41), preceded Bill in death, as did his brother Robert '36 McFARLAND, and sons Bill Jr '65, John '70, and Jim '73 McFARLAND. Memorials to Holy Family Catholic School. Funeral Mass at St Thomas.
English Chapel memorial | Cd'A Press obituary | SSDI: 519-12-8117 | Bill '39

William David '65 McFARLAND, Jr 1947 ~ 1998

Bill McFARLAND Jr, 51, died Wed 18 Feb 1998 at St Maries ID. He was born in Cd'A on 26 Jan 1947 to William D '39 & Anna Marie (DESILET '41, 1923-1973) McFARLAND. He graduated IHM in 1965, and from Eastern Washington University. He served two years in the Army during the Vietnam War. He returned to North Idaho to begin a teaching career in Plummer ID. He later moved to St Maries and taught junior and senior high school while earning a master's degree in education from the University of Idaho. He also administered the district gifted children's program for the state of Idaho. He belonged to St Thomas parish, the Audubon Society and St Maries Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his father, William D '39 McFARLAND, four brothers, Thomas '68 McFARLAND, Seattle, James '73 and Christopher McFARLAND, Cd'A, Steve McFARLAND, Moses Lake; and a sister, Kathleen ('62 McFARLAND) DOBNER, California. His mother died in 1973.
Memorial Mass at St Thomas church. Burial in St Thomas cemetery.
Spokesman-Review obituary | Family History | Bill '65 | SSDI=518-50-5314

John Scott '70 McFARLAND, 1952 ~ 1995

John Scott McFARLAND, 42, died 1 Jul 1995 in Reno NV of heart problems. He was born 22 Jul 1952 at Cd'A to William '39 & Anna Marie (DESILET '41) McFARLAND. He graduated IHM in 1970, and later from Boise State University. He moved to Nevada in 1990.
He was preceded in death by his mother in 1973. Survivors include his father, William '39 McFARLAND, Cd'A; five brothers, Jim '73 and Chris McFARLAND, Cd'A; Bill '65, St Maries; Tom '68, Seattle and Steve McFARLAND, Moscow; one sister, Kathleen (McFARLAND '62) DOBNER, Agoura Hills CA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
SSDI=519-66-0561 | Spokesman-Review obituary | More family information

James '73 McFARLAND, 1955 ~ 2006

James Early McFARLAND (Jim or Mac to his many friends), died Monday 11 Sept 2006 in Cd'A following a battle with cancer. He was born 2 Aug 1955 in Cd'A to William D '39 & Anna Marie (DESILET '41) McFARLAND. He attended St Thomas School and IHM before graduating CHS in 1973. He married Helen TORGERSON in 1981. They have two children.
Jim is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Jared; daughter, Kelly; his father, Bill '39 McFARLAND; sister, Kathy (McFARLAND '62) DOBNER; and brothers, Tom '68, Steve, and Chris McFARLAND. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Marie (DESILET '41), and brothers John '70 and Bill '65 McFARLAND. Funeral Mass at St Thomas. Memorials to Hospice North Idaho.
Cd'A Press obituary | Press obit correction | SSDI: 519-70-1732 | More family information

Steve McFARLAND, 1957 ~ 2007

Stephen Edward McFARLAND (Steve or Mac to his many friends) died 22 March 2007 in Moses Lake WA, following a lengthy battle with renal cell cancer. He was born 7 July 1957 in Cd'A to William D '39 & Anna Marie (DESILET '41) McFARLAND. He attended St Thomas Grade School and graduated from CHS in 1975. Steve graduated the University of Idaho in 1981. He married 27 Jun 1987 at Moscow to Tamara SHIMP. They have two children.
Steve is survived by his wife, Tammy; daughter, Stephanie; son, Evan; sister, Kathy (McFARLAND '62) DOBNER; brothers Tom '68 and Chris McFARLAND. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Marie (DESILET '41), brothers John '70, Bill '65, and Jim '73, and his father, William D '39 McFARLAND. (see obits, above) Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima, Moses Lake.
CdA Press obituary | Columbia Basin Herald obituary | testimonials, family photo | SSDI: 519-74-3605 | More family information

Emma Elizabeth (SEAGRAVES '25?) VANLAKEN, 1907 - 1997

Emma Elizabeth (SEAGRAVES) VANLAKEN, 89, Cd'A, died 22 Jan 1997. Emma was born 20 Apr 1907 at the family homestead on Fernan Hill, to Harry E (1851 PA - ?) & Anna (RAMSEY, 1872 CAN -1944 ID) SEAGRAVES. Emma grew up in Cd'A and attended IHM Academy in the 1920's. She received a teaching degree from Oregon State Normal School (Monmouth), then taught schools in Post Falls and French Gulch for more than 25 years before moving to California. She retired in 1957 and returned to Cd'A where she was active in environmental, social and political issues. Her husband, Peter, died in 1959. She donated 20 acres of her Fernan Hill homestead as a public park. Survivors include a brother, Charles SEAGRAVES (age 102) of Oregon.
A memorial service and park dedication were held at her Fernan Hill homestead, 3005 Fernan Hill Road.
SSN=571-36-5641 | Peter VL (SSDI) | French Gulch census (fee req'd): 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | Spokesman-Review obituary

coach Chester V "Chet" '39 JOHNSON, 1918 - 1997

Chet JOHNSON, 79, died Sunday, 28 Dec 1997 in Boise. He was born 17 Sep 1918 in Wisconsin to Julius N (1890 WI-) & Thea JOHNSON (1890 Norway - 1950 Cd'A), and grew up in Cd'A. He was a patrolman with the Cd'A Police Department and coached football at IHM Academy. Chet later was a teacher and coach in Plummer ID, and then taught in Spirit Lake. He was elected a Kootenai county commissioner in 1958, and later moved to Boise, where he was an investigator for the attorney general's office, retiring in 1978. Survivors include three sons, Robin, David and Terry JOHNSON; a daughter, Lynn; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Spokesman-Review 3 Jan 1998 | 518-10-8986

Catherine M '24 ROCHE, 1907 - 1996

Catherine Mary ROCHE, 89, a lifelong Cd'A resident, died Wednesday, 5 Jun 1996. She was born 11 Jun 1906 to Mike & Mary ROCHE. She graduated from IHM in 1924. She worked for Montgomery Ward for over 50 years before retiring in 1971, and then continued to work there part time after retirement.
Catherine was a founding member of Our Lady of the Lake Court #1447, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and was a past president of the Retail Credit Association. She belonged to the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Credit Women's Breakfast Club, the American Contract Bridge Club, and was a lifelong member of St Thomas parish.
Survivors include three nieces: Agnes '60 ROCHE, Seattle; Marilyn (ROCHE '63) FREI, Royal City WA; and Theresa (ROCHE '69) RUSCIO, Spokane; four nephews: Pat '62 ROCHE, Seattle, Terry ROCHE, Bainbridge Island WA; Jim RICHARDSON, Oregon; and Kevin '71 ROCHE, New York City.
Funeral at St Thomas, burial in St Thomas cemetery.
Spokesman-Review obituary | SSDI=518-03-0509 | Catherine '24

Justin "Jud" '28 BRODERICK, 1910 - 1995

Funeral Mass for Justin "Jud" Broderick, a Coeur d'Alene native, will begin at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene. Burial will follow at the Riverview section of Forest Cemetery. English Funeral Chapel of Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements. Jud BRODERICK, 84, Hayden, died Sunday 26 Mar 1995 at Cd'A. He was born 5 July 1910 in Idaho to Patrick J & Ellen "Nellie" (REILLY) BRODERICK. He graduated from IHM in 1928, and is a brother of Darrell '24 BRODERICK. Jud owned Broderick Motor Co for 40 years, retiring in 1977. His first wife, Mary (WARE) BRODERICK, died in Dec 1980. He married Vera --- [McDONALD] [WAKEFIELD] in 1981 in Cd'A. She was previously married to Newton WAKEFIELD (1903-1980), father of John '66 WAKEFIELD. Vera, 93, died 19 Apr 1997.
Jud was a parish council member for St Thomas Catholic Church, a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus, and belonged to the Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club, the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge and the Idaho Automobile Dealers Association.
Survivors include his wife, at home; one son, John "JJ" '59 BRODERICK (and wife Mary Beth '60 CROWLEY), Richland WA; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral Mass at St Thomas; burial in Riverview section, Forest Cemetery, Cd'A.
Spokesman-Review obituary | SSDI: 519-36-3004

Vera I [MacDONALD] [WAKEFIELD] BRODERICK, 1903 - 1997

Vera was born 18 Aug 1903 in Minnesota (1930 census, Phoenix AZ, says b MO, parents b IA), and died Saturday, 19 Apr 1997. She moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1935 and owned a Merle Norman Studio in Spokane for 50 years. She was a member of the Spokane Figure Skating Club. Mrs BRODERICK was preceded in death by three husbands, Donald L MacDONALD (1902 CO -1973; son of Allan J (physician) & Mary MacDONALD; married c1927 CO), Newt WAKEFIELD, (1903-1980) and Justin "Jud" '28 BRODERICK (1910-1995). Survivors include a daughter, Donna RASMUSSEN of Seattle; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
MacDONALD (SSDI) | Vera SSDI: 518-38-7902 | Spokesman-Review obituary | 1930 AZ census

Peter Robert KOM, 1914 - 2000

Peter KOM, 86, Cd'A, died Saturday, 14 Oct 2000 at Cd'A. He was born 12 Apr 1914 in Lemmon SD, the youngest child (of 8) of Anton and Katrina (GESSEL) KOM, both of Odessa (Ukraine). Anton died in 1918 in Lemmon SD. Katie died 24 Jan 1935 in Aberdeen SD. They both emigrated from Odessa in 1904, and became naturalized US citizens in 1911.
Peter grew up and graduated high school in Lemmon, then moved to Sandpoint ID in 1936. He married Vera Roseanna SAUNDERS on 17 July 1937 at Sandpoint ID. They moved to Oregon, and later, to Cd'A in 1954. He belonged to the Cd'A Eagles, St Pius X parish, Knights of Columbus, the Lake City Good Samaritans, and a volunteer at Kootenai Medical Center for eight years. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert M '60 KOM (1942-1998).
Survivors include his wife, Vera; three sons, Donald '58 KOM, Middleton ID; Richard '67 KOM, Boise, and Thomas '69 KOM, Hayden Lake; daughter, Kathy (KOM '61) GEHLEN, Cd'A; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Memorials to Hospice NI or KMC Auxiliary. Funeral at St Pius X, burial at St Thomas cemetery.
SSN=518-05-2235 | Spokesman-Review obituary | More family information | WorldConnect genealogy

Vera Roseanna (SAUNDERS) KOM, 1917 - 2002

Vera KOM, 84, died Sat 13 Jul 2002 at Cd'A. She was born 9 Nov 1917 in Sandpoint to Frank M (1883-1969) and Sinie Jane (CHANDLER 1886-1970) SAUNDERS. Vera graduated from Sandpoint High School, and married Peter KOM on 17 Jul 1937 in Sandpoint. They moved to Oregon in 1950 and settled in Cd'A in 1954. Peter died in 2000, and she married Willfred "Bill" THOM in January 2002.
She belonged to St Pius X parish, and the Lake City Good Sams II. She was a longtime volunteer at Kootenai Medical Center, a house mother at Walden House, and helped with meal preparation at St Pius.
Survivors include her second husband; three sons, Donald '58 KOM, Middleton ID; Richard '67 KOM, Boise, and Thomas '69 KOM, Hayden Lake; daughter, Kathy (KOM '61) GEHLEN, Cd'A; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.; three brothers, Leonard SAUNDERS, Ephrata WA; Mack SAUNDERS, Tillamook OR; and Oliver SAUNDERS, Riverside WA. Memorials to the American Heart Association or Hospice NI.
SSN=518-32-0240 | Spokesman-Review obituary | SAUNDERS / CHANDLER family history, obits | More KOM family info

Robert Marvin '60 KOM, 1942 ~ 1998

Robert M KOM, 56, Vancouver WA, died 24 April 1998. He was born 13 Feb 1942 in Sandpoint ID. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He lived in Vancouver for 20 years. He worked as a loss control engineer in the insurance industry for 25 years, most recently for IRI (Industrial Risk Insurers). He married Vickie STEPHENS in 1965.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie KOM; son, Stephen KOM, Seattle; daughters, Angela PARKS, Ridgefield WA, and Mary Ann KOM, Vancouver; parents, Peter and Vera (SAUNDERS) KOM, Cd'A; brothers, Donald '58, Middleton ID; Richard '67, Boise and Thomas'69, Hayden Lake; sister, Katherine (KOM '61) GEHLEN, Post Falls; and three grandchildren.
Funeral Mass at St John's, Vancouver. Burial in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Memorials to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Vancouver. -- 28 Apr 1998, (Portland) Oregonian.
SSDI: 519-46-6566 | More family information | Bob '60

Lance R '68 KOEP, 1950 - 1999

Lance KOEP, 49, died Wednesday 8 Dec 1999 at Cd'A. He was born 15 Mar 1950 at Cd'A to Raymond and Constance (READ) KOEP. He graduated from IHM in 1968, and earned a degree in education and history at the University of Idaho. He worked for Roth Bros Logging and Nehring Logging, and then at LaVoy/Centennial Distributing for 19 years. He belonged to the American Contract Bridge League and St Thomas parish.
Survivors include his parents, and wife Melody and children Zachary and Elizabeth KOEP, Hayden Lake; three brothers and six sisters.
519-66-0311 | Spokesman-Review obituary | parents' obituaries | More family information | Lance '68

Francis Warren Joseph "Frank" SECAUR (CHS '36), 1917 - 2000

Frank SECAUR, 83, Cd'A, died there 21 Sep 2000. He was born there 21 Feb 1917 to Warren Francis and Mary E (CHARTRAND) SECAUR. Frank is a nephew of Laura SECAUR, wife of William GARVEY. Frank is a cousin to at least eight GARVEY graduates or students 1943-1964, and several CHASE, HAGEN, and McFARLAND graduates.
His father, Warren Francis SECAUR, was born 16 Dec 1892 in Stanley, Chippewa, Wisconsin, and died 10 Nov 1975 in Cd'A. Warren married 27 Nov 1913 at Cd'A to Mary E CHARTRAND, who was b 13 Jan 1897, died 12 Feb 1919 in childbirth (stillborn).
In Jan 1920, Frank and siblings Dorothy and Clement were living with their grandparents, Charles A and Mary Anna (WALD) SECAUR, in Cougar Gulch. ( Charles A SECAUR, born 21 Sep 1866, died 1 Jan 1942 at Cd'A.) Warren, his sister Laura and brother Albert, were living together in Cd'A in Jan 1920. Warren married (second) on 27 Feb 1920 at Cd'A to Bertha Florence WACHTER, b 1 Dec 1897 in Wilber WA.
Frank attended IHM, but graduated from CHS in 1936. He lettered in football, boxing and track. He married Neoma WHITELEY (b 1918 CO, dau of George & Mattie WHITELEY) in 1937 and served with the Army during World War II. He graduated from Kinman Business School and worked in the family business, Secaur Building Supply and Secaur Cement, for several years. He was treasurer for the City of Cd'A for 12 years. He belonged to St Thomas parish, the Knights of Columbus, the Cd'A Archery Club, the American Legion, the Cd'A Golf Club (past champion), and the Cd'A Eagles Aerie (president; and state president 1962).
Survivors include his wife of more than 62 years; a son, Clyde SECAUR, Cd'A; daughters, Sharon RYEN and Karla GIOVANELLI, Cd'A; brothers, Clem SECAUR, Orofino, and Bill SECAUR, Cd'A; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Elaine B SUSALLA, 1922 - 1999

Elaine B SUSALLA, 75, died Thursday, 18 Feb 1999 in Cd'A. She was born in Spokane on 30 Apr 1922 to Thomas V & Alvina E ALLISON. She married in 1945 to Leroy John SUSALLA, and moved to Cd'A in 1951. She belonged to St Thomas parish. Her husband, LeRoy, died in Missoula MT on 10 Apr 1979. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, and son Rory '73 SUSALLA. Survivors include a son, Michael '65 SUSALLA, Tucson AZ, and a sister, Janet HARMON, Spokane. Inurnment in St Thomas cemetery.
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Rory P '73 SUSALLA, c1954 - 1998

Rory P '73 SUSALLA, 44, died Monday 7 Sep 1998. He was born c1954 in Spokane to Leroy and Elaine SUSALLA. He was in one of the last undergraduate classes at IHM. He lived in Cd'A, served in the US Marine Corps, and belonged to St Thomas parish.
Survivors include a son, Christopher SUSALLA, Puyallup WA; his mother, Elaine SUSALLA, Cd'A; and a brother, Michael '65 SUSALLA, Tucson AZ. (Christopher James SUSALLA married Amanda Marie ISOM in Pierce County WA in August 2004. -WA State Digital Archives) Inurnment in St Thomas cemetery.
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John Elmer MILLHEISLER , 1932 - 2006

John Elmer MILLHEISLER, 74, died 13 Aug 2006 at home in Cd'A. He was born 21 March 1932 in Burlington CO to John A (1895-1966) & Vera (COE) [MARTENS] MILLHEISLER (1894-1988). The family moved to Idaho from Kansas in 1938. John married Esther (Marlene '53) NIELSEN on 30 Aug 1953 at Cd'A. He served in the military during the Korean Conflict. He taught at IHM for 11 years, and then was a self-employed accountant. He also coached Little League and was a Boy Scout leader.
John is survived by son David, Aberdeen WA; daughter Karen TRUSTY, Cd'A; three grandchildren; and half-sisters Grace (MARTENS) JACKSON, Cheney WA, and Edith M (MARTENS) REED, Dalton Gardens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene '53, on 29 Dec 1999; son Ronald J '73 on 25 July 1991 in King Co WA; half-sister Helen L (MARTENS) GREENFIELD on 12 Dec 1994; brothers Robert Leroy MILLHEISLER on 22 Jul 1999, and Herbert E MILLHEISLER (2001); and half brothers Cecil H (2000), Dale H (1985)and Paul E MARTENS (2005).
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Esther Marlene (NIELSEN '53) MILLHEISLER, 1935 - 1999

Marlene (NIELSEN) MILLHEISLER, 64, died Wednesday, 29 Dec 1999 at Cd'A. She was born 3 Apr 1935 to George H & Esther C (STREETER '28) NIELSEN. She attended St Thomas Grade School and graduated IHM in 1953. She married John MILLHEISLER in August 1953. She was a long-time Camp Fire leader, a member of St Thomas parish and the Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, John; a son, David MILLHEISLER, Aberdeen WA; daughter, Karen TRUSTY, Cd'A; her mother, Esther (STREETER '28) NIELSEN, Cd'A; two brothers, John '56 and Richard '58 NIELSEN, Cd'A; and two sisters, Helen (NIELSEN '50) HEDBERG, Vancouver WA; and Margaret (NIELSEN '60) SCHAFFNER, Cd'A.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie '73; a brother, George '54 NIELSEN; and her father, George Hans NIELSEN. Funeral at St Thomas church.
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Esther Caroline (STREETER '28) NIELSEN, 1910 -2002

Esther NIELSEN, 81, died Sunday, 9 Jun 2002 at Cd'A. She was born 12 Sep 1910 at Belmont, Kootenai county ID to John B "Chuck" and Emma (BADRAUM) STREETER. She graduated from IHM in 1928, and then from Holy Names Normal School in Spokane. She taught in rural schools at Gotham Bay and Clagstone ID, and helped raise her 15 siblings after she married George H NIELSEN c1932.
She was active with the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, Happy Homemakers Club, Catholic Daughters (Our Lady of the Lake Court #1447), Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts of America and the Lady Lions. She was a 75-year member of St Thomas parish, and was active with the Legion of Mary and St Thomas Mother's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hans NIELSEN, a son, George '54, and a brother, Fordy STREETER (1921-1996). Survivors include four children, Helenmarie (NIELSEN '50) HEDBERG, Vancouver WA; and John '56 NIELSEN, Dick '58 NIELSEN and Margaret (NIELSEN '60) SCHAFFNER, all Cd'A; five brothers and sisters, Delico "Bill" '38 STREETER, Cd'A; Irvin '37 STREETER, Tacoma; Lillian (STREETER '32) JOKI, Hayden; Rose (STREETER'34) MILOT, Norcross GA; and Irene (STREETER '40) WELLER, Bothell WA; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.
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Lynda Marie (CARTER '70) LONG, 1952 - 1995

Lynda Marie (CARTER) LONG, 42, died Thursday 27 Apr 1995 at home in Mica Flats from cancer. She was born 23 Jul 1952 in Cd'A, graduated 1970 from IHM, and attended NIJC and U of Idaho. She worked at the Kootenai Medical Center cafeteria, and at Cd'A and Plummer schools cafeterias. She was also a volunteer at Garwood Elementary.
She and her husband, Dave, drove long-haul truck together. In 1982 and 1984 they were honored by Tiger Trucking of Missoula as "Trucker Team of the Year." She belonged to Bible Study Fellowship, and was office manager for Dave Long Trucking in Rathdrum ID.
Survivors include her husband of 21 years; three children, Allison, and twins Brittany & Benjamin LONG; two sisters, Debra (CARTER) DAHLBERG, Bonners Ferry, and Cynthia (CARTER) WOODS, Cd'A. Funeral at St Pius X, burial in St Thomas cemetery.
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Mary C TREICHEL, 1912 - 2006

Mary C TREICHEL, 94, died Friday, 25 Aug 2006 in Tacoma. She was born 7 Mar 1912 in Dubuque IA, and married Clarence L TREICHEL in 1935 in Illinois. They moved to Cd'A in 1948, and to Kent WA in 1978.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence L (1913-1996); son, Clarence J TREICHEL (1936-2003); and a great grandchild. Survivors include her sons, Dennis K '65 TREICHEL, Spokane, and Kenneth G TREICHEL, Blackfoot ID; daughters, Gloria M DAHL, Lake Havasu City AZ, and Kathleen Gail (TREICHEL '67) BAKER, Renton WA; sister, Adeline DAWSON, Canby OR; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Inurnment at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent WA.
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Paul B SAND, 1921 - 1998

Paul B SAND, 76, died Sunday, 7 Jun 1998. He was born 16 Nov 1921 in Minnesota to Peter and Ida (VORNBROCK) SAND. He grew up and attended school in Minnesota, then moved to Clarkston WA. He served with the Marine Corps during World War II, married Inez BARNES, and then moved to Cd'A in 1950. He worked in dry cleaning, and bought French Cleaners in 1963.
Paul belonged to St Thomas parish, the Knights of Columbus, Eagles Aerie and VFW. Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Inez; eight sons: Don '66 SAND, Salt Lake City; Paul B "Skip" '67 SAND, Post Falls; Ken SAND, Hayden; and PJ '73, Michael, Tim, Nick and Andy SAND, all of Cd'A; a daughter, Barbara LINES, Hayden; two brothers, the Rev John SAND, Pomeroy WA, and Ed SAND, Wenatchee; four sisters: Judy KNIGHT, Alaska, Cecelia ASHMEAD, Corral ID; Laura WILLITT, Lewiston and Ann KULZER, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral at St Thomas, Cd'A; burial in St Thomas cemetery.
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Inez Mae (BARNES) SAND, 1929 - 2006

Inez Mae (BARNES) SAND, 77, died Tues 29 Aug 2006. She was born 4 Mar 1929 in Lewiston ID, to Clifton Dwight and Bessie (MULKEY) BARNES. She married Paul B SAND. They moved to Cd'A in 1950, and operated French's Cleaners since 1963.
She is survived by her sons, Don '66 SAND, Mesquite NV; Nick and Skip '67 SAND, Post Falls; Ken, PJ '73, Michael, Tim and Andy SAND, Cd'A; daughter, Barbara (SAND) TOLLEY, Cd'A; 25 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a daughter, Cathy (SAND '69) FARQUHAR, and 4 brothers.
Funeral at St Pius X. Burial in St Thomas cemetery.
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JEROME A '30 PELTIER, 1911 - 2004

Jerry PELTIER was born 5 Feb 1911 in Cloquet MN to Charles and Amanda PELTIER. He died Friday 24 Dec 2004 at Spokane. In 1925 his family moved from Minnesota to Cd'A. He graduated from IHM in 1930, and moved to Spokane by 1933.
He worked 17 years at John W Graham store and attended Kinman Business University in Spokane. He and his wife owned Clark's Old Book Store from 1950 until 1979. He was an avid collector of Western history material, and wrote 15 books on area history.
PELTIER was on the radio in the 1940s with the Serenaders, and in the 1950s had a history show on KXLY-TV4 called Northwest Album. He co-founded and was the first sheriff (president) of the Spokane Corral of the Westerners in 1955, and was Living Legend #16 of Westerners International. He was a founder of the Museum of Native American Culture, the Spokane Realistic Art Association and the Fort Wright Museum. He was president of Spokane chapter AARP and belonged to the Knights of Columbus; and St Paschal parish since 1933.
Survivors include two children, Charles PELTIER and Joan RHEINSCHMIDT, Spokane; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Funeral at St Paschal, burial St Joseph cemetery, Trentwood. Preceded in death by his wife, LaVerle, and possibly son Frank.
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LaVerle C PELTIER, 1919 - 1995

LaVerle PELTIER, 76, Spokane, died Saturday 24 Jun 1995 at home. She was born 1 Jan 1919 in Garden MI. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jerome "Jerry" '30 PELTIER; two sons, Charles and Frank PELTIER; one daughter, Joan RHEINSCHMIDT; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Funeral at St Paschal's.
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Joseph A MEYERS, 1916 - 2000

Joe was born 16 Jul 1910 in Cd'A, died 16 Aug 2000 in Post Falls. He attended high school and played football at IHM Academy. In 1941 he married Hazel WALTER. He worked as a salesman for several Oldsmobile and Buick dealerships until retiring in 1981, and also was a card dealer at Club Cigar, Cd'A.
He was a member of St Thomas parish. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a son, Robert '66 MEYERS, Cd'A; two daughters, JoEllen '62 (MEYERS) PROSSER, and Kathleen McDOWELL, both of Cd'A; a sister, Margaret MOATE, Cd'A; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Rev Dwaine J MARSH, CSsR, 1923 - 2000

Rev Dwaine J MARSH, CSsR, was born 2 Sep 1923 in Cd'A to Earl Dewey and Julia Irene (BROPHY) MARSH, and died 17 May 2000 in Ligouri MO. He attended IHM Academy and graduated from Holy Redeemer Seminary, Oakland, California. He joined the Redemptorists in 1944, and was ordained a priest in 1949. As a Redemptorist, he served as a west coast missionary until 1965, when he became a parish priest in California. He was named pastor of St Al's, Fresno in 1985. He later worked in administration and priestly formation, and retired to the Redemptorist center in Ligouri, Missouri in 1994. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Angie MARSH of Spokane; one nephew; and numerous nieces. His brother, William '49 MARSH, died 19 Oct 1993 in Spokane. Their father died Aug 1970 in Cd'A. Their mother, Julia I MARSH, died 10 Jan 1978 in Spokane. Dwaine is buried with his parents in St Thomas cemetery.
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Patrick KNUDTSON, 1914 - 1995

Patrick KNUDTSON was born 11 Apr 1914 in Alberta, Canada to George and Helen KNUDTSON. He died 30 Aug 1995 at Cd'A. He moved to Coeur d'Alene after 1919 with his family and attended IHM Academy (years unknown). He married Gertrude MANGOLD in Missoula in 1939. He retired as an electrician at Kaiser Aluminum in 1976.
In 1930, the KNUDTSON family lived at 114 Foster, and comprised: George 47 ND (parents b Norway), RR carpenter; Helen 45 MN (parents b Canada); Norman, 19 MN; Patricia & Patrick, 15 CAN; Francis 13 CAN; Alene 9 CAN. --5 Apr 1930 Cd'A ward 3, ED16 p5A [74]. The 1900 census shows George born Jan 1884 in South Dakota, living with his widower father, Halvor, in Brule SD.
Gertrude, born 18 Apr 1919, graduated CHS in 1936, died 7 Feb 2005 at Cd'A. Pat & Gertrude are buried in St Thomas cemetery. They have two daughters: Frances CAMPBELL and Patsy JEFFRIES. Other survivors include Pat's sisters, Patty BROOKS, Spokane, and Alene YOUNG, Garden Grove CA; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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George Franklin PETERS Jr '69, 1951 - 2000

Ikos VALLADAR, 48, a/k/a George Franklin PETERS Jr, died 20 March 2000 from a heart attack. PETERS was born 4 Jun 1951 at Cd'A, and grew up and attended school in Spokane, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Nevada and Coeur d'Alene. He graduated from IHM in 1969 and attended North Idaho College. He joined the Army and served in Vietnam, and after his discharge, traveled the country as a salesman and entrepreneur. He eventually purchased a home in Seattle, had also lived in Alaska and recently returned to Cd'A.
Survivors include his parents, Lee and Joisse KNOWLES, Cd'A; three sisters, Lori (PETERS '71) BLESSING, Cd'A; Suzi (PETERS '73) GREEN, Portland; Angi SHAMBLIN, Spokane; a brother, James KNOWLES; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment at St Joseph's Cemetery, Spokane.
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Mary Ann DUNNIGAN '33, 1915 - 2006

Mary Ann DUNNIGAN, 90, died at Cd'A on 8 July 2006. She was a professional educator and administrator from 1936 until she retired from Cd'A Public Schools in 1981. She graduated IHM in 1933, and obtained degrees from Holy Names College and Gonzaga University. She also attended the University of Idaho and UCLA. She was active in Delta Kappa Gamma and Our Lady of the Lake Court #1447, Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Services at St Thomas, Cd'A. Memorials to Holy Family Catholic School, Cd'A.
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Roberta F (WACHSMUTH '33) WEEKS, 1915 - 2003

Roberta '33 was born 21 (or 22) July 1915 in Kalispell MT, and died Friday 6 June 2003, age 87. Funeral Mass was at St Thomas, followed by burial at St Thomas Cemetery.
She married 20 Sep 1937 to Richard Welford WEEKS. They lived in Brewster WA for 40 years, then moved to Cd'A in 1977. Richard died in 1980, and is buried in St Thomas cemetery.
She is survived by four children: Richard WEEKS, Spokane Valley; Dave WEEKS, Cd'A; Tom and Janel WEEKS, Spokane; and a brother, Gilbert WACHSMUTH, Cd'A.
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Gregory Brian GAFFANEY (?'62?), 1944 - 2006

Greg was born 2 June 1944 in Colfax WA to Jack and Evelyn GAFFANEY. He attended IHM, and finished at Gonzaga Prep. He is survived by a son, Brian; a brother, Stephen, and a sister, Valorie Ann (GAFFANEY '59) SHERMAN. Greg served in the US Army 1966-68, lived in Spokane, and worked at Kaiser Aluminum for 29 years. Greg died Sunday 4 Jun 2006 in Ocean Shores WA.
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Herman P "Dutch" WILHELM, 1919 - 2006

Herman P "Dutch" WILHELM, 86, Post Falls, died 1 Jun 2006 at Cd'A. He was born 26 Nov 1919 in Regent ND to Michael and Monica (DENIUS) WILHELM. Dutch moved to Nidaho in 1935. He married Jean '42 PETERS on 13 June 1942 in Post Falls. He enlisted in the Army on 29 Feb 1944 at Fort Lewis WA, served in the Battle of the Bulge, and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He retired as transportation superintendent after 30+ years with the Post Falls School District.
Dutch is survived by Jean (PETERS '42), his wife of 64 years; sons James '61 (Kathie) WILHELM; Richard, Roger (Linda), Tim, Dan, and Phil (Karen) WILHELM; daughters Mary Ann (Bruce) SCHEVENIUS, and Elizabeth (Mark) JENKS; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Francis, Herold, Bernard and Robert. He was preceded in death by six brothers and one granddaughter. Memorials to St George's Catholic Church Building Fund, Post Falls.
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Mabel Mary Esther HARVEY, '31, 1912 ~ 2006 (Sister Rose Estelle HARVEY, SP)

Sister Rose Estelle, SP (Mabel Mary Esther HARVEY '31) age 94, died 8 April 2006 at Mount St Joseph in Spokane WA. She was a Sister of Providence for 73 years. She was born 28 Mar 1912 in Washburn WI, the second of five children of Joseph and Lucy (LEGACY) HARVEY. Her father was the son of a Methodist minister. She came to Cd'A as a young child and graduated from IHM in 1931. She entered the Sisters of Providence Novitiate in Seattle in 1932, and professed final vows in 1937. She earned a BA degree from the College of Great Falls (MT) in 1944, a certificate in business administration from Kinman Business University, Spokane, as well as teaching certificates in Idaho and Washington. In 1955 she completed studies at Portland University in Library Science. Following profession of vows, Sister Rose Estelle began a 38-year career in the field of education, teaching in secondary schools of the Sisters of Providence, and serving as a librarian at DeSales High School, Walla Walla. She taught in the following schools: Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Wallace ID (1934-35, 1943-45, 1948-51, 1952-60), the College (now University) of Great Falls, Montana (1935-36, 1938-41, 1945-48), St Joseph Academy, Sprague WA (1936-38, 1951-52), St Thomas Home, Great Falls (1941-43), DeSales High School, Walla Walla (1960-72). She served three years as Provincial Secretary/Councilor in Spokane. From 1975 to 1990, she was Administrative Secretary/Receptionist at St Joseph Care Center, Spokane. She retired at Mount St Joseph in 1993.
Sister Rose Estelle is survived by a brother, Joseph (Sue) HARVEY, Hobbs NM; nephews: James (Jan) HARVEY, Green River AZ, Steve HARVEY, Spokane, Bruce KESSEL, Post Falls, ID; nieces: Mabel LANE of Terre Haute IN, Patty (Jack) TROTTER, Denton TX; and several grandnieces and nephews. Mass and burial April 19th at Mount St Joseph; memorials to Sisters of Providence. Spokesman-Review obituary. | more family information. | SSN= | Great Falls Tribune obituary

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Patricia Louise (OLIN) ELGEE, 1924 ~ 2006

Patricia Louise ELGEE, 81, Cd'A, died 20 March 2006 at her home. She was born 17 Oct 1924 in Spokane WA to Howard and Leila (CLIFFORD) OLIN. Pat grew up in St Maries ID and attended WSU, USC and UCLA, studying music. She married Merrell MAJORS in 1944. He was killed later that year serving with the US armed forces over Norway. She married James ELGEE in 1947.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; sons, Michael '66, Robert '68, Tim ('73), Mark & Jim ELGEE; a sister, Shirley ALLEN; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral 27 Mar 2006 at Immaculate Conception Church, Post Falls. Burial in St Thomas cemetery.

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Viola (GRISMER '32) RONDEAU, 1913 - 2006

Viola RONDEAU, 92, Puyallup WA, died 9 March 2006 in Puyallup. She was born 29 March 1913 in Mullan ID, to William and Teresa (SCHEIDECKER) GRISMER. She married Charles P RONDEAU [1905-1972) in Cd'A.
She was a member of St Thomas parish and enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her son, John RONDEAU, Monarch Beach CA, and daughter Joanne (RONDEAU '55) MILES, Lakewood WA. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Charles, brothers Eugene '32, Howard '38 and Robert GRISMER, and sisters Adelyn (GRISMER '36) ENQUIST & Frances (GRISMER '33) KRYGER.
Funeral at St Thomas, Cd'A, on 14 March; burial at St Thomas cemetery.

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Margaret Mary RASSIER, 1921 - 2006

Margaret Mary (SIMONEAU) RASSIER, 84, died 20 Jan 2006 in Boise. She was born 27 May 1921 in Hanks ND to Joseph and Lucille SIMONEAU. She married there to Martin RASSIER (20 Mar 1894 - 2 Mar 1975) o