Obituaries
Maurine Gravelle
Oct 21, 2025
Maurine Gravelle passed away on October 21st, surrounded by her loved ones.
Maurine was born on April 1st, 1933 in Utah to Lavere and Genevieve Adams. She went to Sandpoint High School and did some nursing at the hospital. She married Omar Leon on December 4, 1955 in Careywood. They were together for 50 years and raised 6 kids.
Maurine is survived...
JoAnn Wolkenhauer
Oct 14, 2025
JoAnn Wolkenhauer, a loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 96.
Born on November 1, 1928, in Chinook, Montana, to Tracey Vernon and Mildred Carpenter, JoAnn grew up with a deep appreciation for country life. She was a true farm girl at heart, a passion she carried...
Connie Jean Brinkmann
Oct 13, 2025
Connie Jean Brinkmann, 75, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, with family by her side.
Connie and George celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past July. When they met, George was a widower with two young sons. Connie embraced them as her own—beginning a life centered on love, family and quality time.
With two additional children of their...
Roberta L. "Bert" Whipple
Oct 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Roberta Louise Whipple, affectionally known as “Bert", passed away on October 11, 2025, surrounded by the people who meant the most to her. She was born on July 28, 1948, in Spokane valley, and from the very beginning, she brought joy, laughter, and light into the lives of everyone who knew her.
Bert is survived by her...
Ramona L Braden
Oct 11, 2025
Ramona L. Braden, 89, originally of Toppenish, Washington passed away early on October 11, 2025. Mona was born March 24, 1936 in her family home in Toppenish, Washington and was a Yakama Indian Nation Tribal member.
Mona lived her life in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. She was born and raised in Toppenish, Washington. She lived in the Yakima Valley of WA,...
Gary Weikko Lund
Oct 7, 2025
Gary was born on November 27, 1943, in Sitka, Alaska. At age 3, he was adopted by Claire and Weikko Lund of Greenacres, Washington. As a young child, Gary helped his dad with the chicken farm, enjoyed fishing and tinkered with whatever he could find in the barn. Through his teen years, Gary enjoyed school friends from the Central Valley...
Shelba Pool
Oct 4, 2025
Pastor Shelba Pool passed away at her home on October 4, 2025. She was born Shelba Dean Scraper to John C. Scraper and Jesse Nadine Scraper on November 4, 1954, in Fallon, Nevada. During her childhood, she lived in various different places before settling in Rathdrum, Idaho, where she graduated from Rathdrum High School. Shortly after graduation, Shelba married James...
Milton Dean Turley
Oct 4, 2025
Milton was born on June 2, 1944, in Kalispell, Montana. He joined a loving family of four--his father, Paul Turley, his mother, Dorothy, and two sisters, Marcella and Beulah. The Turley family lived in western Montana until 1950, when they moved to North Idaho in search of more stable employment. That same year, Milt’s younger brother Troy was born on...
Gary Lawrence Brown
Oct 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lawrence Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Gary passed away at 76 on October 3, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Gary was born on November 27, 1948, in Oakland, California. His parents, Lloyd and Mary Brown, lovingly raised Gary alongside his brother in the Oakland hills. Gary...
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...
Brian Scott Buckholtz
Sep 28, 2025
Brian Scott Buckholtz, lovingly known as “Papa” or “Senior”, 61, passed away on September 28, 2025, at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born on February 17, 1964, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Brian lived a vibrant life full of laughter, love, and unwavering dedication to his family and career.
Raised in the Catholic faith, Brian served as an altar boy in his...
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...
Anthony Eugene Pichotta
Sep 24, 2025
Anthony Eugene Pichotta (who went by Tony), 70, of Coeur d’Alene, ID, passed away at home on September 24th, 2025. Born October 18th,1954 in Burbank, CA, he was a devoted husband to Karen J Pichotta for 45 years, a loving father to Sarah M Schelley, and Tristina N Pichotta, and a fun-loving Papa to Figment S Schelley, and his namesake...
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...
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