Obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 27, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID. Burial to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery 226 S 23rd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID.

Jan 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, the world lost an amazing man. Michael Settles, 65, took his last breath with his partner in life by his side.

After experiencing symptoms over the holidays, he was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), an extremely rare, aggressive, and always fatal brain disease affecting only one or two people per million annually worldwide. He passed away just...

Jan 14, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we lost David Edward Graser on January 14, 2026. He is at peace now, and Huntington’s Disease no longer has a grip on him. We are grateful for the many years we had with Dave. He was a loving, generous, funny, kind soul who had an insurmountable love for his family.

Dave is survived by...

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

Roger Dean Saterfiel, age 73, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away on January 10, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on August 12, 1952, in Spokane, Washington, to Albert and Juanita (Krell) Saterfiel, Roger grew up in Dalton Gardens and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1972. In 1988, Roger met Stephanie, and after living together for...

Jan 9, 2026

Leo Stanley Wall, 90, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, just one month shy of his 91st birthday.

Leo was born in Holyoke, Colorado on February 10, 1935, the fourth of five sons born to Earnest Clinton Wall and Ida Mae (Phifer) Wall. When Leo was seven years old, his father passed away, and the family...

Jan 7, 2026

Dee Ann Archibald Steinberg, 88, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2026 with her two children by her side.

Born on December 9, 1937 in Garland, Utah, Dee was the child of Leland and Sylvia Archibald. She was the eldest of four children. When she was a young child, her family moved to San...

Jan 6, 2026

Christopher “Chris” Billingslea (1957–2026)

Chris Billingslea, 68, passed away peacefully following a brief but aggressive battle with prostate cancer, surrounded by family and his higher power. His life was one of service, curiosity, generosity, and fearless adventure. Chris is survived by his beloved wife Alessandra; his siblings Paul and Elizabeth; his son Wesley (wife Lauran and children Liliana and Theo); his...

Jan 6, 2026

Verton’s parents migrated from South Dakota in 1937. Fleeing the hardships of the dustbowl and the great depression, they packed 5 small children and all of their belongings into a truck and headed west. Destined for the Palouse, plans changed when they reached northern Idaho. Idaho farming life began on 160 acres of rocky fields and pine trees off the...

Jan 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gene Paul Neely

December 18, 1943 – January 6, 2026

The world is often defined by those who speak the loudest, but the life of Gene Paul Neely was a profound masterclass in the power of quiet strength. Gene, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pioneer, and USAF veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,...

Jan 5, 2026

William W. Neuman, 94

William “Bill” Neuman passed into the presence of our Lord on January 5th, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Bill was born December 28th, 1931, in a railroad box car in Cataldo, Idaho. When he was a youngster he moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho where his father was the superintendent of parks for the City of Coeur d’Alene....

Jan 4, 2026

LeRoy A. Lovern, 85, of Coeur d' Alene passed away January 4, 2026. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d' Alene.

Jan 2, 2026

John was born on November 7, 1937 in Lowell, Massachusetts. His parents were William Lawrence Donovan and Valleria “Vera” Caroline Nowak. John’s grandparents were John Nowak and Catherine “Katie” Nostek.

John attended Boston University and the Hartford institute of accounting. In June 1956 John enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for a total of 36 years. He obtained...

Jan 1, 2026

James A. Jones, 87, of Dalton Gardens passed away January 1, 2026. Arrangements by English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2025

   Smitty, Pa, Officer, Papa, Bro, Dad. Greg Smith was all of these and so much more. Born August 10, 1948 in OR to Gloria (Dottie) and Owen Smith, he was the oldest of four Smith kids followed by Dale, Vicki, and Scott. The gang was raised in the bustling town of Monument, OR population 150 (generously). He spent his...

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...