Obituaries
Ivan Bishop
Jun 12, 2025
Ivan Leroy Bishop, 82, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away at home June 12, 2025, after a long illness.
Ivan was born March 1, 1943, to Mary Beers and Rusty Bishop in Santa Cruz, Calif. After Ivan graduated from high school in 1961, he went on to join the Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps, he fought for our country in...
Ernie M. Jorgenson
Sep 30, 2025
Ernie Melvin Jorgenson passed away September 30th, 2025, at the Idaho Veteran’s Home in Post Falls following a brief episode of pneumonia, a complication of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born April 11th, 1946, in Coeur d’Alene to Harry and Grace (Walker) Jorgenson.
Ernie lived most of his life in Coeur d’Alene, except for a 3-year stint in the U.S. Air...
Andrew Jack Stephan
Sep 25, 2025
Andrew Jack Stephan, 34, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He was born on June 7, 1991, in Livingston, Montana, to Donald and Heidi Stephan.
Andrew came into this world holding his head up and looking around—13 pounds, 31⁄4 ounces, and 24 inches long—ready to take on the world. Andrew was everybody’s best friend. If...
Alyce Louise Bailey
Sep 23, 2025
Alyce Louise Bailey, 89, of Liberty Lake died September 23, 2025. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:00pm Coeur d' Alene Memorial Gardens. English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Clifford L. Prosch
Sep 22, 2025
Complete Obituary Information Will Be Posted
An open house will be held Saturday October 18, 2025, from 12:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Clifford's residence.
Dan Elkins
Sep 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dan Elkins, 78, of Hayden, Idaho, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Born in Coeur d’Alene to Victor Eugene and Thelma Elkins, Dan was a proud third-generation Idahoan. On Aug. 31, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Sandy, and together they shared 57 wonderful years. They...
Dianne Kay Simpson
Sep 21, 2025
Dianne K. Simpson (Dee Dee) 79 of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away on September 21, 2025, at home with loved ones.
Dianne was born on August 28, 1946, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho to Doris and Bill Lowman and later adopted by her grandmother Marion Lion and Ralph Wark.
Dianne married Joe Simpson on October 1st, 1974, they shared nearly 50 wonderful years...
Bonnie Ann McDowell
Sep 18, 2025
Bonnie Ann McDowell, 95, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the family home built by her family and friends in 1955.
Born in Coeur d’Alene on May 11, 1930, Bonnie spent her early years in Rathdrum and Tacoma before graduating from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1948. She attended college from 1948 to 1950, earned an...
Janet T. Olson
Sep 18, 2025
Janet Therese Olson, 85, died September 18th, 2025 in her beautiful home in Coeur D’ Alene.
She was born January 14, 1940 in Johnstown, PA to George and Rose (Dopirak) Schad, along with her twin brother James and years later younger brother Donald Schad.
Janet has now gone to be with her parents George and Rose, her brother James and her late...
Michael Joseph August
Sep 17, 2025
Michael “Mike” Joseph August, age 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on September 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to family and friends. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on March 13, 1951, to Patricia Schroeder August and Tony August.
Mike grew up in Spokane and carried with him a lifelong appreciation for the beauty...
Helen K. Weddle
Sep 13, 2025
A funeral service will be held at St John Antiochian Orthodox Church in Post Falls Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Margaret J. Unruh
Sep 12, 2025
"Joanie"Joanie was born on March 20th,1953 in Santa Monica, California. She lived in different places like Grass Valley, California. When she was 16, they moved to Elk, Washington. Their house burned down and then they moved to Deer Park, Washington. While living there she fell in love and married her husband Dion Unruh of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in May of...
Timothy Joseph Jank
Sep 8, 2025
Tim Jank left us on September 8, 2025, at home in Hayden Lake, Idaho, bag packed, ready to hit the Clark Fork River for a fly‑fishing trip. We’re taking him there anyway, because if Tim taught us anything, it’s that adventures don’t wait.
Born December 7, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, Tim was the youngest of five and made sure life was...
Charles Joseph Weisel
Sep 5, 2025
Charles Joseph Weisel, age 87, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, peacefully passed away on September 5th, 2025. Charles was born August 1st, 1938, in Floral Park, NY, to Charles Jacob Weisel and Helen Teller. He grew up in Freeport, Long Island, NY, until 1956, when he graduated from Jesuit High School. He moved to California that year and attended Cal Poly,...
Janet Gail Callen
Sep 3, 2025
Janet Gail Callen, a beloved matriarch and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 89. Born and raised in Great Falls, Montana on January 19, 1936, Janet's early life was marked by the values of hard work, education, and a steadfast commitment to her family.
A proud graduate of Great Falls...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Conroy
Sep 2, 2025
With profound sadness, we honor the life of Dr. Robert “Bob” Conroy, who passed away on September 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends, after a valiant fight against a rare and aggressive cancer. Bob’s life was marked by extraordinary purpose, selfless service, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Born in the Bronx, New York to...
Howard Arthur Pelton
Aug 31, 2025
Howard Arthur Pelton Jr. (HAP), at age 92, passed away on August 31, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eiko Pelton, originally from Okinawa, Japan, his three children: Rika Pelton-Stutchman, David Brian Pelton, & Angela Pelton-Ingram & his six grandchildren: Ryan Tyler Pelton, Sidney Elizabeth Pelton, Taylor Isabelle Pelton, & David Brian Pelton Jr. (DJ) and...
Linda Marie Langer
Aug 31, 2025
Linda Langer, 75, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away August 31, 2025, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Linda was born February 11, 1950 and raised in Ferdinand, Idaho, and was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
After graduating from St. Gertrude's Academy in Cottonwood, Idaho, Linda moved to Boise, Idaho where she met a young man, Ken...
David W. Gillespie
Aug 25, 2025
David Gillespie: A Life of Service, Love, and Resilience
David was born on June 12, 1934, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Helene C. and Elwood D. Gillespie. He and his sister, Jacqueline (Gillespie) Lewis, were raised in Harrington Park, New Jersey, and both graduated from Dumont High School. After high school, David attended Rutgers University, where he joined the Air Force...
Sharen "Sherri" Jean Ritter
Aug 24, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Sharen "Sherri" Jean Ritter, age 84, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025.
Sherri was born June 18, 1941, in Wallace, Idaho, to her parents, Sherm and Rel Ely of Silverton, Idaho. Her most fond memories of her childhood were spending several weeks each summer at Camp Sweyolakan...
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