Obituary Listings
Kellogg, ID Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kellogg, ID, Shoshone County, & Surrounding Areas
Zelda May Meligan
Jun 3, 2025
Zelda May Meligan, 86, of Kingston, ID, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 3, 2025 at her home in Kingston. Zelda was born on January 8, 1939 in Pinehurst, ID, a daughter of the late Roy Hollingsworth and Zelda (Harbour) Hollingsworth.
Zelda graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1957. She married Glen Meligan on June 9, 1957...
Robert "RJ" Joseph Keener
May 30, 2025
Robert “RJ” Keener, age 63, of Silverton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 18, 1962, in Joplin, Missouri, to Delpha and Robert Keener. RJ lived a life marked by quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
For 40 beautiful years, RJ was devoted to the love of his...
Linda Kay Carlile
May 29, 2025
Linda Kay Carlile, 71, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Linda was born on September 1, 1953 in San Diego, CA to Robert and Florence (Kelewae) Dunn.
Linda attended Whitworth College in Spokane, WA, ultimately transferring to Chico State in Chico, CA to complete her degree. Linda loved the Inland Northwest...
Donna Lee Walker
May 29, 2025
Donna Lee Walker, 76, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on May 29, 2025. She was born in Wallace, Idaho, on June 15, 1948. Donna grew up in a loving family with her parents Treffle and Lola Simard, brother John Davis, and sister Myrna Yount.
She graduated Wallace High School in 1966.
Donna had a beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She was comical...
Dr. John Guy Branz
May 23, 2025
Dr. John Guy Branz, 82, of Wallace, ID, passed away on May 23, 2025 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. John was born on July 24, 1942 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, the son of Louis and Santina Branz of Gem, ID.
John attended Gonzaga University and then graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry. John...
James Alfred Martin
May 22, 2025
James Alfred Martin, 80, of Smelterville, ID, passed away on May 22, 2025 at his home. James was born on May 5, 1945 in Tulare, CA. Cremation will take place and no services are planned. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.
Gary William Woody
May 18, 2025
Gary William Woody, 79, of Pinehurst, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on May 18, 2025 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID surrounded by his family. Gary was born on October 12, 1945 in Wendell, ID, son of the late William “Billy” Woody and Elaine (Bingham) Woody.
Gary was raised on a farm in Tuttle, ID...
Patricia Sue Allen
May 18, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Sue Allen, 76, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on May 18, 2025 from complications with pneumonia. Born in the Denver, CO area on March 12, 1949, Patty grew up in a loving family with her parents, Thomas and Betty Downey, and her older brother, Tom.
Patty spent time in Wyoming and Arizona before moving to Idaho in 1975 where...
Jean Fausnight
May 10, 2025
Jean Fausnight, 90, of Silverton, ID, passed away on May 10, 2025 at Silverton of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation where she had been a resident. Jean was born on October 6, 1934 in Canton, OH. At her request, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements. www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.
Ronald Dean Miller
May 7, 2025
Ronald Dean Miller, 75, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on May 7, 2025 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. Ronald was born on April 13, 1950 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.
James Keith Sanders
May 4, 2025
James “Keith” Sanders, 86, of Mullan, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. Keith was born on May 6, 1938 in Leicester, England.
Keith attended St. George’s School in Leicester, England and when he finished his schooling at the age of 15, Keith served...
Brenda Gail Simpson
May 3, 2025
Brenda Gail Simpson, 73, of Kinston, ID, passed away on May 3, 2025 at her home in Kingston. Brenda was born on June 11, 1951 in Levelland, TX. No services are planned at this time. A full obituary will be published. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements. www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.
John Lawrence Nelson
May 3, 2025
John Lawrence Nelson, 76, of Mullan, ID, passed away on May 3, 2025 at his home in Mullan. John was born on April 24, 1949 in Wallace, ID, a son of the late John and Aurora (Marra) Nelson. John was alternatively known as “Tennessee Tuxedo” to his friends.
John graduated from Wallace High School, Class of 1967, and began working in...
Dawn Marie McLees
May 2, 2025
Dawn Marie McLees, 69, of Kellogg, Idaho passed away peacefully with her husband by her side after a very hard fought battle with cancer on May 02, 2025. Dawn was born in the old Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho on October 30, 1955 and has lived in the Silver Valley for many years.
Dawn worked for the State of Idaho as...
Dorothy Lee Walbridge
Apr 29, 2025
In the quiet hours of the morning on April 29, 2025, and just four days after her 94th birthday, Dorothy Lee Walbridge was peacefully called home to be with the Lord. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family, following complications from a sudden stroke.
Dorothy was born on April 25, 1931, on her family’s ranch east of Perma,...
Patricia Louise Rishsew
Apr 27, 2025
The world lost a true Angel but Heaven certainly gained one on April 27, 2025.
Patricia “Patty” Louise Hahn Rishsew was born May 10, 1935 in Lead, SD to William and Louise Hahn. She was raised in Wallace, ID where she attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy.
She later married Robert "Bob" Rishsew Nov 8, 1952 in Wallace, ID. They were married...
Daniel Allen Green
Apr 27, 2025
Daniel Allen Green, 66, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on April 27, 2025 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Daniel was born on November 25, 1958 in Kellogg, ID. At his request, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements. www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.
Ronald Leroy Spaulding
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald Leroy Spaulding, 79, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on May 31, 1945, in, Orange County California, where he was raised near the Juaneno Reservation of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation.
His family later moved to Santa Ana, California where he lived until he left California at the age of...
Becki Sue Benjamin
Apr 24, 2025
Becki Sue Benjamin, 70, of Osburn, ID, was released from her struggle on the evening of April 24, 2025.
She was born on July 21, 1954 to John and Golda Brayman in Coeur d’Alene, ID where she born and raised. Becki attended and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School, but it was in middle school that she met the love of...
John Clinton Pickard
Apr 15, 2025
John Clinton Pickard, 88, of Cataldo, ID, passed away on April 15, 2025 at his home in Cataldo, ID. John was born on September 26, 1936 in Weiser, ID, a son of the late Harold and H. Margaret (Neely) Pickard.
John graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served until...


