Obituaries
Alan Roger Danielson
Jul 30, 2025
Alan Roger Danielson passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Spokane, Washington. Born in San Francisco on June 26, 1943, Alan was the second of three children to Ebe and Helen (Haroldson) Danielson both immigrants from Öland, Sweden. Throughout his remarkable life, Alan was admired by all who knew him. He devoted his energy,...
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...
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...
Phyllis Ann Peick
Aug 8, 2025
Phyllis Ann Peick, 87, of Post Falls died August 8, 2025. Requiem Mass will be offered at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Post Falls Tuesday August 19th 11:00 am with the Rosary prayed before at 10:30 am. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.
Bette Lee Jacquot
Aug 8, 2025
Bette Lee (Barnum) Jacquot, age 86, passed away on August 8, 2025. Bette was born on January 14, 1939, in Coeur d’Alene, ID, to Clifford and Harriet (Erley) Barnum. She grew up in Coeur d’Alene and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1957. She also graduated from North Idaho College in 1959 and attended Eastern Washington University.
Bette married A....
Donald Edward McBride
Aug 6, 2025
Donald Edward McBride, age 90, son of the late Charles Edward McBride and Mabel E. Black McBride Sanders, passed away peacefully on Aug 6, 2025 at the home he shared with his beloved partner of 28 years, Darla Jean Johnson.
Preceded in death by his brothers Andrew, Ray and David, Don is survived by his partner Jean Johnson of Coeur d’Alene,...
Richard Brauer Caldwell, M.D.
Aug 4, 2025
Richard Brauer Caldwell, known as “Dick” after his mother’s brother, died on August 4, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Born on February 10, 1942, in Marion, Indiana he was the son of John Handly Caldwell II and Janis Mary Brauer Caldwell.
From a young age, Dick embraced the joys of childhood, spending his days swimming and enjoying summer camps. His lifelong...
Theresa Lee Marsh
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Lee Marsh, 67, of Post Falls, Idaho, on August 1, 2025.
Theresa was the second oldest of eight children and a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose strength, kindness, and unwavering love were the foundation of her family. She will be remembered for her gentle but...
Willard "Paul" Dix
Aug 1, 2025
Willard “Paul” Dix, 78, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 1, 2025.
Born in Paulding, Ohio, on November 13, 1946, to Lewis Willard Dix and Mary Louise (Eckard) Dix. Paul lived a life marked by love, laughter, and devotion to family.
At just 17 years old, Paul enlisted in the United States Army...
Karen Jill Rosenberg
Jul 31, 2025
Karen Jill Rosenberg was born on March 12th, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. She had a younger sister, Julie Tetens who passed away in 2022. As a kid she was known to have a rebellious spirit and often was a light-hearted troublemaker.
In her early twenties, she married her first husband which resulted in two children. Ashley Deveney when Karen was twenty-five...
Robert (Bob) Duane Hamblen
Jul 28, 2025
August 24, 1947- July 28, 2025, Age 77
Robert "Bob" Duane Hamblen, 77, of Post Falls Idaho, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Spokane, Wa. due to complications from dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Bob was born on August 24, 1947, in Walla Walla Washington, to Faye and Howard Hamblen. He proudly served in the United States Army from August 29, 1967...