Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Aaron Gordon Heki
Feb 28, 2012
Aaron Gordon Heki, 54, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, after a short struggle with cirrhosis of the liver. He is survived by his brother, Steven Heki; a sister, Julianne Unger; and his four children, Sarah Dickson, Anna Hathaway, Alan Heki and Elizabeth Heki; and many other loved ones. Known not only as Aaron, he was...
George William McNeil
Feb 27, 2012
George William McNeil passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2012at home with his family. He was born on December 12, 1942 in New Orleans. Louisiana where he graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1960. He earned his AA degree in drafting and fine arts from Delgado Community College in New Orleans. For many years he worked as a...
Lynn Joann Rorman
Feb 25, 2012
Lynn J. Rorman, 60, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Lynn was born on December 20, 1951 in Sandpoint, Idaho the daughter of Leif and Gertie Solberg. She attended the Colburn School where she graduated from the 8th grade. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1970 and attended the University of Idaho. On Sept. 1,...
F Francis Schuck
Feb 24, 2012
F. Francis “Fran” Schuck, His family, the local community, and the world at large have lost a wise and gentle man. On the morning of Friday, February 24, 2012 while looking over his beloved Lake Pend Oreille Fran unexpectedly passed away. Fran was born in Faribault, Minnesota, September 28, 1927 to Fred and Laura who had settled there to open...
Patricia Ann Schoolcraft
Feb 20, 2012
Patricia Ann Schoolcraft, 84, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday, February 20, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 24th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Dale Coffelt will be officiating and interment will be in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Pat was born on April 28, 1927 in Stanley, North Dakota and moved, with her family, to Bonners...
A. Inez Wood
Feb 19, 2012
Audrey “Inez” Wood (March 12, 1926 – February 19, 2012) lived a beautiful, fulfilling 85 years as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, daughter, friend, and a precious child of God. She was born in Ada, Oklahoma to her parents Charles and Florence Davis, and she was one of eleven children. She was a walking piece of history,...
David Ian Williams
Feb 17, 2012
David Ian Williams, age 56, born September 12, 1955- beloved husband, dad, son and brother will be lovingly missed. He went to sleep in Jesus Friday, February 17th , 2012 because of ALS. His love of scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 & 16- Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep... For the Lord himself...
Elizabeth "Liz" Kemp
Feb 13, 2012
Elizabeth J “Liz” Kemp, 81, passed away at her home, near Sandpoint, on Monday, February 13, 2012. The vigil/rosary service will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, February 17th in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am, Saturday, February 18th, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Father Dennis C. Day will be the Celebrant and interment...
Lawrence "Larry" Donnerberg
Feb 13, 2012
A boy grew up in Portland, Oregon a child of the depression. He became a pilot in the Great War. He was a respected friend and colleague, treasured husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Another of “The Greatest Generation” is gone. On February 13th, 2012 Larry Donnerberg left the constant care and spiritual support of his daughter Joan to enter the...
Lorene A Garrett
Feb 11, 2012
Lorene A. Garrett went to meet her Lord and Savior on Feb. 11, 2012 seven days before her 90th birthday. What a time of rejoicing in heaven when she saw all of her loved ones that have gone on before her. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30am, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Sandpoint Assembly of God Church, with Pastor...
Betty L. Mellen
Feb 11, 2012
Betty Lee Mellen passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 11. Betty was born on December 2nd, 1923 in Washington, D.C. to David and Bertha Cheseldine. A memorial will be held in Medford, OR where she will be placed with her husband, Dick in the Eagle Point Veterans Cemetery. She was raised in Washington, D.C. but spent much of her youth...
Emmett "Bill" Jones, Jr.
Feb 10, 2012
Emmett William “Bill” Jones, Jr., 91, Sandpoint resident passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 in Palm Desert, CA. Funeral services for Bill will be conducted 1:00PM, Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at Coffelt Funeral Service, with Pastor Jon Pomeroy officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Bill was born October 17, 1920 in Glasgow, MT, the oldest of three...
Lucille Sylvia Simonson
Feb 10, 2012
Lucille Sylvia Simonson, 92, of Sandpoint, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at Bonner General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Sandpoint Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Andy Kennaly officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Friends may call at Coffelt Funeral Service on Wednesday from 3:00-6:00PM. Lucille was born July 28,...
Vernetta Sue Kelly
Feb 8, 2012
Vernetta Sue Kelly, 60 of Sandpoint passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be conducted 1:00PM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 1715 N. Boyer, in Sandpoint. She was born May 25, 1951 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Vernon and Wilma (Albert) Stratton. When...
Michael Wyatt Smith
Feb 3, 2012
Michael W. Smith, 19 passed away in Sandpoint. Services will be held in Lancaster, CA.
Patsy Lou Trutton
Feb 1, 2012
Patsy Lou Trutton, 74 of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Valley Vista Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later time.
Marilyn Kay Wooden
Feb 1, 2012
Marilyn K. Wooden, a truly devoted wife and totally loving mother, died in Sandpoint Feb. 1 surrounded by love, tenderness and prayers. A vigil and recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln Ave, in Sandpoint and the funeral Mass will be celebrated Feb. 11 at 11 a.m....
Michelle D Shupp
Jan 31, 2012
Michelle D. Shupp, 47, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 pm, Saturday, February 4th in the First Christian Church. Pastor Tony Nelson will be officiating. Michelle was born on May 10, 1964 in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Ballard, Washington, graduating from the Inglemoor High School and...
Sevoy D. Pennel
Jan 31, 2012
Sevoy D. Pennel, 71, longtime Sandpoint resident passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 after a cpurageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Brian Noble of the Sandpoint Assembly of God Church officiating. Sevoy was born on his grandparents Dickson’s farm in Sebastian County, Arkansas on August...
Alfred "Fred" Robert Sadewic
Jan 29, 2012
Alfred Robert (Fred) Sadewic passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at his home. Memorial services for Fred will be conducted at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 5, 2012 during the 8:30AM service. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1923. He received his masters from Illinois Institute of Technology and took a job at Bingham...