Obituaries
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...
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.
Margaret J. Unruh
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...
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...
Penny Lorraine Sundberg
Sep 5, 2025
In loving memory of Penny Sundberg (Triplett) who received her wings September 5, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Ted Sundberg and loving mother of Stacey Batorson (Robbie) and Brian Powell (Adele). She was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman who faced every...
Charles Joseph Weisel
Sep 5, 2025
Charles Joseph Weisel, age 87, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, peacefully passed away on September 5th, 2025. Charles was born August 1st, 1938, in Floral Park, NY, to Charles Jacob Weisel and Helen Teller. He grew up in Freeport, Long Island, NY, until 1956, when he graduated from Jesuit High School. He moved to California that year and attended Cal Poly,...
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...
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