Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 30, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...