Obituaries
Joan T. Babinski
Jan 19, 2026
Joan Babinski was born in Lankin, ND in 1935, the youngest of twelve children. She died Monday, January 19, 2026 after almost four years of excellent care by all the staff at the Lodge in Post Falls. Joan met John “Jack” Babinski at a local dance in Lankin. They were married in Grand Forks in 1955 in a wedding officiated...
Rae R. Tardini
Jan 16, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 27, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID. Burial to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery 226 S 23rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Roger Dean Saterfiel
Jan 10, 2026
Roger Dean Saterfiel, age 73, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on January 10, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on August 12, 1952, in Spokane, Washington, to Albert and Juanita (Krell) Saterfiel, Roger grew up in Dalton Gardens and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1972. In 1988, Roger met Stephanie, and after living together for...
Leo Stanley Wall
Jan 9, 2026
Leo Stanley Wall, 90, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, just one month shy of his 91st birthday.
Leo was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 10, 1935, the fourth of five sons born to Earnest Clinton Wall and Ida Mae (Phifer) Wall. When Leo was seven years old, his father passed away, and the family...
Dee Ann Archibald Steinberg
Jan 7, 2026
Dee Ann Archibald Steinberg, 88, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2026 with her two children by her side.
Born on December 9, 1937 in Garland, Utah, Dee was the child of Leland and Sylvia Archibald. She was the eldest of four children. When she was a young child, her family moved to San...
Christopher "Chris" Billingslea
Jan 6, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Billingslea (1957–2026)
Chris Billingslea, 68, passed away peacefully following a brief but aggressive battle with prostate cancer, surrounded by family and his higher power. His life was one of service, curiosity, generosity, and fearless adventure. Chris is survived by his beloved wife Alessandra; his siblings Paul and Elizabeth; his son Wesley (wife Lauran and children Liliana and Theo); his...
Verton E. Kienke
Jan 6, 2026
Verton’s parents migrated from South Dakota in 1937. Fleeing the hardships of the dustbowl and the great depression, they packed 5 small children and all of their belongings into a truck and headed west. Destined for the Palouse, plans changed when they reached northern Idaho. Idaho farming life began on 160 acres of rocky fields and pine trees off the...
Gene Paul Neely
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gene Paul Neely
December 18, 1943 – January 6, 2026
The world is often defined by those who speak the loudest, but the life of Gene Paul Neely was a profound masterclass in the power of quiet strength. Gene, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pioneer, and USAF veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,...
William Neuman
Jan 5, 2026
William W. Neuman, 94
William “Bill” Neuman passed into the presence of our Lord on January 5th, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Bill was born December 28th, 1931, in a railroad box car in Cataldo, Idaho. When he was a youngster he moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where his father was the superintendent of parks for the City of Coeur d’Alene....
LeRoy A. Lovern
Jan 4, 2026
LeRoy A. Lovern, 85, of Coeur d' Alene passed away January 4, 2026. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d' Alene.
John Lawrence Donovan
Jan 2, 2026
John was born on November 7, 1937 in Lowell, Massachusetts. His parents were William Lawrence Donovan and Valleria “Vera” Caroline Nowak. John’s grandparents were John Nowak and Catherine “Katie” Nostek.
John attended Boston University and the Hartford institute of accounting. In June 1956 John enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for a total of 36 years. He obtained...
James A. Jones
Jan 1, 2026
James A. Jones, 87, of Dalton Gardens passed away January 1, 2026. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene.
Thomas F. Dunnigan
Dec 30, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Francis Dunnigan, passed away at home in Post Falls, Idaho, December 30, 2025. He was 81. Tommy was born January 31, 1944 in Williston, North Dakota, to Walter and Bertha (Hanggi) Dunnigan.
He grew up in Cut Bank, Montana, and began working for Buttrey Foods where he worked until he was drafted and served the United States Army...
Bonita Anne Thomas
Dec 29, 2025
Bonita Anne (Delyea) Thomas age 82, passed away peacefully with family at her side, on December 29, 2025, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, Washington.
Bonita (Bonnie) was born March 7, 1943 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The oldest of five children, to James S Delyea and Roxie A (Lewis) Delyea.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents James and Roxie Delyea,...
Mark Henry Cataldo
Dec 29, 2025
Mark Henry Cataldo, passed away on December 29, 2025, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Mark was born on April 14, 1950, in Summit, New Jersey, to Hank and Millie Cataldo. In 1957, his family moved to California, where he was raised in Canoga Park.
In 1969, Mark joined the U.S. Army. During...
Robert Earl Driscoll
Dec 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Earl Driscoll, age 80, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on December 28, 2025. Born on November 21, 1945, in Louisville, KY, Bob carried with him a lifelong commitment to understanding people and lifting them up.
Bob married Ellen Hansell on February 18, 1967, and together they raised three children—Mark, Barbara, and Angela. After 17 years of marriage, they parted...
Marian L. Jones
Dec 26, 2025
Marian Jones, age 96, a lifetime resident of Harrison, Idaho passed away at North Star Senior Living Center in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho December 26, 2025. Marian was born July 31, 1929, the daughter of Albert and Esther Fisher of Harrison, Idaho.
Marian attended first and second grade school at a single room school at Eastpoint and graduated from Harrison High...
Terry Carr
Dec 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we have lost, Terry Arthur Carr, Christmas morning December 25, 2025. He was born November 25, 1943, to Marcelline Carr and Arthur Edwin Carr, whom both preceded him in death. He is at peace now, and Parkinsons no longer has a grip on him. Terry is survived by his loving wife Carole Carr, one...
Kevin Charles Beare
Dec 23, 2025
Kevin Charles Beare passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on August 24, 1957, to Kenneth and Florence Beare, and lived a life rooted in hard work, loyalty, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Kevin was a logger by trade, a profession he was deeply passionate about and proud of. Later in life,...
Crystal Ann Burns
Dec 13, 2025
Crystal, age 71, passed away December 13th at Guardian Angel Homes after a long battle with Dementia.
She was born November 1st, 1954 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents Joseph P. and Eula E. Thompson and husband Donald P. Burns.
She is survived by son Tony (Brenda) Burns, daughter Amy (Brian) Reynolds, four grandchildren, Dakota, Jada, Breanna, Savannah,...

