Obituaries
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.
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...
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...
Nancy Moen Wilson
Aug 22, 2025
Nancy Moen Wilson was born and raised in her beloved CdA, spending most of her life here. While she was very healthy most of her 89 years, she passed away much too soon from an unexpected blood disorder as she was peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Mom was born in 1936 and raised in CdA, ID to Anton and Naomi...
Dennis V. Wolfe
Aug 21, 2025
Dennis V. Wolfe 74, Hayden, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2025, due to heart problems. He was born in Linton, North Dakota on September 17th in 1950 to Vincent and Isabella Wolfe.
He attended school in Kellogg and Coeur d’Alene, ID. He joined the army in 1967. He was stationed in Germany where he received training to...
Samuel Joseph Grillo
Aug 21, 2025
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., at English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls, Idaho. A reception will follow immediately after the service.
These services will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded and available to view...
Kelly Sue O'Brien
Aug 19, 2025
Kelly Sue (Ziegler) O’Brien, 54, of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on August 19th, 2025. She was born on November 26th, 1970, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Dave and Sue Ziegler.
Kelly was a devoted daughter, sister and mother to her eight children as well as the best Grammy to her four grandchildren. Kelly had a love for sports, camping, outdoors...
Gary G. Gornick
Aug 15, 2025
February 19, 1941 – August 15, 2025
Gary Gene Gornick was born in Livingston, Montana, to William and G. LaVelle Gornick on February 19, 1941. The family relocated to Priest River when Gary was 3 years old. Soon after that they moved to Edgemere in the Hoodoo Valley where he grew up. Gary was the oldest of four children.
Gary was a...
Dean Leon Kraack
Aug 12, 2025
Dean Leon Kraack passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025, at Hospice Schneidmiller house in Hayden, Idaho. He was 90 years old. He was born on February 23, 1935, to John and Alberta Kraack and was one of ten children.
The family settled in the Rose Lake area where Dean excelled in sports during his school years. He graduated from Rose Lake...
Frank Edwin Stevens
Aug 11, 2025
Frank Edwin Stevens, 81, of Rathdrum died August 11, 2025. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Lori A. Lemm
Aug 10, 2025
Lori A. Lemm, 87, of Coeur d' Alene died August 10, 2025. Memorial Mass will be conducted Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 am St. George's Catholic Church, Post Falls. Arrangements and services by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Charles R. "Chuck" Carlson
Aug 10, 2025
Charles R. “Chuck” Carlson passed away August 10th, 2025, at his home in Hauser Idaho, with family by his side. He was born November 25, 1932, in Milaca Minnesota to Ted C. Carlson and Judith (Nelson) Carlson, where he joined his older brother Lyle. He grew up near Crosby Minnesota, where he worked on the Northern Pacific Railroad and in...
Richard Paul Cloos
Aug 9, 2025
Richard Paul Cloos, 68, passed away peacefully after a weeklong stay at Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by loving family and friends. He is with his Lord and savior in heaven and finally whole again.
He spent his entire life in his beloved Silver Valley where he married his devoted wife Debbie and raised three children, Dustin Cloos (Brenda),...
Kenneth A. Carlson
Aug 9, 2025
Kenneth A. Carlson, a dedicated educator, beloved family man, and respected veteran, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1940, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and dedicated his life to serving others through teaching, military service, and community involvement.
Ken started his journey in education following his graduation...
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