Margie Kay Dunkle, 70, died July 21, 2012, in Spokane. Margie was born to Harry and Marguerite James on Jan. 17, 1942, in Coeur d’Alene.

Margie married Ken Vernon in October 1965. Later they divorced. Then she married the love of her life, Johnny Dunkle, in June 1968. Johnny and Margie enjoyed 44 years of marriage until her death. Margie was a homemaker/housewife. She enjoyed taking care of her husband and family. She enjoyed talking to friends, writing letters, gardening, church, bingo and crafting. She was always there to lend a helping hand to the Post Falls Baptist Church, Lake City Senior Center and her friends. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed.

Margie is survived by her husband, John Dunkle of Post Falls; two daughters, Karen (and Russ) Sandretzky of Springfield, Ore., and Kim (and Josh) Slack of Post Falls; one stepson, Lloyd Pattan of Moses Lake, Wash.; three grandchildren, Jessy Steele of Seattle, Kailee Steele of Oakridge, Ore., and Wayne Reilly of Post Falls; two brothers, Jimmy (and Marge) James of Glendale, Ariz., and Jerry (and Shirley) James of Glendale. Margie is preceeded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Margie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at His Place Church, 3079 East 16th Ave., Post Falls. Pastor Bill Hohenstreet of the Post Falls Baptist church is officiating. Potluck to follow the service.

If you would like to make a donation to the memorial fund send it to 2216 N. Lincoln St., Post Falls, ID 83854.