Obituaries

James A. Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

James William MacKenzie, Jr.

James William MacKenzie, Jr.

Dec 15, 2025

James William MacKenzie Jr., 49, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on December 15, 2025. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant (E-7).

Born in Plattsburgh, New York, James later lived in Taunton, Massachusetts before committing his life to military service. Throughout his career, he exemplified the Marine...

Rita Miller

Rita Miller

Dec 15, 2025

Rita May (Pittman( Miller, 89, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away quietly on December 15, 2025 with her loving husband by her side. Rita was born in Couer d’Alene, Idaho on June 5, 1936 to Richard and Emma (Pierson) Pittman. She graduated from Couer d’Alene High School in 1954 and briefly attended North Idaho Junior College...

Doris Ramsden

Doris Ramsden

Dec 13, 2025

   To encounter the veil that surrounded Doris, you would find a true love of life, family, and all creatures big and small. Doris Mae Ramsden passed away on December 13 th , 2025 at the age of 96.

   Doris was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on May 13 th , 1929, the daughter of Stephen and Florence Pawlacyk, and is...

Crystal Ann Burns

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,...

Darlene Yvonne Pollard

Darlene Yvonne Pollard

Dec 13, 2025

Darlene Pollard, age 90, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2025.

Darlene was born on August 7, 1935, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Joseph Paul and Lillian Sylvia (Jutila/Paul). She was raised in North Idaho, where she built the foundation of a life centered on faith, family, and love.

On March 20, 1950, Darlene married the love of...

Susan Teresa Jameson

Susan Teresa Jameson

Dec 13, 2025

Susie Papineau Jameson, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Susie was born on July 7, 1954, in Moscow, Idaho, to Don and Bettyann Papineau. Growing up in Moscow, she was known for her adventurous spirit and never shying away from fun with her siblings and friends....

Jack C. Farrar

Jack C. Farrar

Dec 4, 2025

Jack Farrar, 84, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on December 4, 2025, and has joined his beloved wife, Rose Farrar, in heaven.

Jack was born on November 24, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to his mother, Idona Farrar. He spent his childhood in Mullan, Idaho, where he attended school and learned the value of hard work early in life through...

Bruce Lynn Benson

Bruce Lynn Benson

Dec 4, 2025

   Bruce Lynn Benson, age 75, of Athol, Idaho, went to Jesus on December 4, 2025, shortly after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

   Bruce was born on June 27, 1950, in Eureka, California, to Harry and Dorothea Benson. After his parents divorced, he lived at various times with his mom or his dad. He graduated from Eureka High School...

Gary Anthony Kestel

Gary Anthony Kestel

Dec 2, 2025

Gary Anthony Kestel “Papa”Born November 7, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York

Gary grew up in New York and, after graduating high school, proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. A true patriot, he served with honor through three consecutive tours of duty. Following his military service, Gary earned an associate degree in heating and refrigeration, reflecting just a fraction of...

Jeanne Morris

Jeanne Morris

Dec 1, 2025

Jeanne (Dietz) Morris was born in North Dakota on July 15, 1930, the youngest of five. The family moved to Pendleton, Oregon where Don and Jeanne met while working at Harris Pine Mills. Don graduated from Gem State Academy in 1947, and Jeanne graduated from Upper Columbia Academy in 1948. Don went on to become a registered x-ray tech and...

Edna Rocelia Loesch

Edna Rocelia Loesch

Dec 1, 2025

Our sweet EDNA ROCELIA LOESCH, 79, of HAYDEN, IDAHO passed away into Heaven on DECEMBER 1, 2025 IN COEUR D ALENE, IDAHO.

Edna was born on February 10, 1946 in McDonough, Georgia, where she grew up with her three brothers and two sisters in West Virginia and Georgia. She met and got married to Jim Loesch in California, and had three...

Steven Richard Lyle

Steven Richard Lyle

Nov 29, 2025

   Steven Richard Lyle, 62, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho made his way to heaven peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loved ones while at Hospice of North Idaho November 29th around 6pm.

   He was born in Moscow, Idaho April 29th, 1963, to Richard (Dick) and Judy Lyle. He was a beloved son, brother,...