Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Mildred L. "Midgie" Barnes

Mildred L. "Midgie" Barnes

Jan 22, 2014

Mildred Louise “Midgie” Barnes, 91 of Sandpoint passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Bridge Assisted Living of Sandpoint. Private family services will be held at a later time.

Doris Marlene Robertson

Doris Marlene Robertson

Jan 21, 2014

Doris Marlene Robertson, 79, passed away in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Family memorial services will be scheduled later in the spring. Doris was born on August 5, 1934 in Emu, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Lela Byfield. In 1937 the family moved to Samuels, Idaho near Sandpoint. She attended the 1 room school at Grouse Creek,...

Larry Edward Ham

Larry Edward Ham

Jan 19, 2014

Larry Edward Ham was surrounded by his family, in his home, when he went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 19, 2014. He joined many relatives and friends that he dearly loved who preceded him in death. He was born on October 6, 1940 to parents Ed and Helen Ham in Sandpoint, Idaho. In July of 1960 he...

Juanita Dolores Brodeur

Juanita Dolores Brodeur

Jan 15, 2014

Juanita D. Brodeur, 86, of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Life Care of Sandpoint. A private family service will be held in the spring. Juanita was born April 23, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama the daughter of Jerome and Hattie Bell Howard. She lived in Mobile, Alabama until 12 years of age at which time she moved...

Irene Neely

Irene Neely

Jan 12, 2014

W. Irene (Albertson) Neely passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2014 at age 79, peacefully, at Luther Park Assisted Living in Sandpoint, Idaho. A person of strong morals and faith, Irene will be deeply missed by her family and friends; yet, we know she is in a better place—in the arms of her beloved husband, Ernest Robert Neely, of almost...

Jerry Spade

Jerry Spade

Jan 9, 2014

Jerry Spade, 75, alias Blackie, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Life Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho at 4:40AM. Jerry was born at home in Kootenai, Idaho on January 12, 1938 to Bernice and Pascal Spade. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernice and Pascal Spade, his daughter Debra Ann Spade and his grandparents, Walt and...

Marsha H Ogilvie

Marsha H Ogilvie

Jan 8, 2014

Marsha Ogilvie, 64, passed away peacefully on January 8th after a hard fought battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, January 17th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Sandpoint Events Center. The Sandpoint Police Department and Sandpoint Fire Department Honor Guards will pay tribute to Marsha. She died while just beginning her...

Vergetta M Nicolet

Vergetta M Nicolet

Jan 5, 2014

Vergetta M. Nicolet, 77, passed away in Sacramento, California on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Memorial services will be held later in Nebraska. Vergetta was born on July 2, 1936 in Gering, Nebraska. She graduated from high school in Gering, Nebraska and then moved to San Bernardino, California. She worked, as a secretary, in the insurance field for many years. She...

Jean Price

Jean Price

Jan 1, 2014

Elva "Jean" Price passed away on New Year’s Day 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was surrounded by family. Jean was born August 21, 1929 in Colton, California. Jean was preceded in death by her Father, Mother and sister Ina as well as her brother Joe and her beloved husband Richard “Dick” Ernest in May 1993. She is survived by her...

Earl Elmer Nettleingham

Earl Elmer Nettleingham

Jan 1, 2014

Earl Elmer Nettleingham, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho Private family services will be held at a later date. Earl was born on July 3, 1926 in Colburn, Idaho the son of Charles and Bernice Nettleingham. Earl was raised and grew up on his parent’s farm, he attended local schools here in Sandpoint and worked...

Norma Lucille Zahn

Norma Lucille Zahn

Dec 28, 2013

Norma Lucille Zahn, 89, born April 11, 1924 and went to be with her heavenly father December 28, 2013. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the First Lutheran Church. Pastors Bob Chenault and Steve Neuder will be officiating. Norma was born in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Olaf and Christine Lee, who...

Stanford "Stan" Sheffield Meserve

Stanford "Stan" Sheffield Meserve

Dec 26, 2013

Stan Meserve, 85, passed away on Thursday; December 26, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Monday; December 30, 2013 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Stan Norman, Sandpoint United Methodist Church will be officiating. Stan was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on January 11, 1928 the son of Carl and Alta Meserve. He went to the Selle School where he...

Robert "Bob" Elwood Wooden

Robert "Bob" Elwood Wooden

Dec 24, 2013

Robert E. “Bob” Wooden, age 85. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, golfer, card sharp, and raconteur, Bob died in the company of loved ones on Christmas Eve. Bob was preceded in death by the love and light of his life, Marilyn K. Wooden, and is survived by his sister Jerilyn (Mike) Barba, his children Rebecca (Gerald), Kimberly (Gary) Hoki, Cheryl...

Alvin George Briant

Alvin George Briant

Dec 24, 2013

Alvin George Briant, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home in Clark Fork. Alvin was a resident of Clark Fork and a former lathe operator in a machine shop.

Velma Irene Gordon

Velma Irene Gordon

Dec 20, 2013

Velma Irene Gordon passed away in Logan, Utah early Saturday morning, December 21, 2013 as a result of complications associated with COPD. The family invites all who knew her to a memorial service at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel, 109 N. Division in Sandpoint. Interment will take place in the Pack River Cemetery. Velma...

Bernice Runkle

Bernice Runkle

Dec 20, 2013

Bernice Runkle, 88, passed away suddenly, at her home, on Friday, December 20, 2013. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2014 in the Heron Cemetery, Heron, Montana. Bernice Jensen was born in Custer, Montana on November 6, 1925, the daughter of Marinus and Gertrude Jensen. The family moved to Heron, Montana in 1936 when she was 11...

Michael Robert Bowen

Michael Robert Bowen

Dec 17, 2013

Michael Robert Bowen, 48, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at his home in Laclede. Michael was born on May 15, 1965 in Portland, Oregon the son of Bob and Pat Bowen. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1983 and attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Mike loving watching and talking about sports, especially football. He...

Brigitte Steinberg Dillin

Brigitte Steinberg Dillin

Dec 17, 2013

Brigitte Steinberg Dillin, of Sandpoint, passed away on December 17, 2013. Brigitte was born on March 28, 1936 in Essen, Germany, the daughter of Friederich and Clara Steinberg. Brigitte’s father was the controller of the firm, Bruckerei Rohden, and an accomplished musician. Her mother was a photographer. Brigitte and her newly-born sister, Ulrike, evacuated Essen with their mother in autumn...

Mary Ruth Harker

Mary Ruth Harker

Dec 14, 2013

Mary Ruth Harker, 91, died at her home, in Heron, Montana on Saturday December 14, 2013. Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00pm (MST) Saturday, December 21st, in the Heron Methodist Church in Heron, Montana. Pastor G W “Bill” Warren and Pastor Amanda Appelhans will be officiating with inurnment in the Heron Cemetery. Mary Ruth Foot was born, in Kalispell,...

John Edward Bews, Sr

John Edward Bews, Sr

Dec 13, 2013

John Edward Bews, Sr, passed away in Spokane, Washington on Friday, December 13, 2013 Private family services will be held at a later date. John was born on December 27, 1945 in Newport, WA the son of Andrew and Estella Bews. He grew up in Coolin, Idaho; graduating from Priest River High School in 1964. He served with the US...