Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Roger Lee Rickett

Roger Lee Rickett

Dec 7, 2009

Roger Lee Rickett, 41, of Sandpoint, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1968 in Spokane, WA, the son of Thomas and Vickie Miles Rickett. He grew up and attended schools in Newport, WA. He joined the Idaho National Guard and served for 3 years. He married Patty LaFever in...

Sharon Lynne Groanvelt

Sharon Lynne Groanvelt

Nov 29, 2009

Sharon Lynne Groanvelt, 60, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Sunday November 29, 2009. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 5th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jon Pomeroy, Sandpoint Church of God, will officiate. Sharon was born on August 23, 1949 in Gresham, Oregon the daughter of Fred and Sybil Dunn. She graduated from high...

Ruth Christine Oliver

Ruth Christine Oliver

Nov 28, 2009

Ruth Christine Oliver, 94, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Saturday, Nov, 28, 2009. Memorial services will be announced this summer. Ruth was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Feb. 6, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Ella Olson. She attended Bonner County Schools and married Russell Oliver on April 15, 1933 in Newport, Washington. The family lived on the...

Laurance Neil McGraw

Laurance Neil McGraw

Nov 27, 2009

Laurance, N. Mcgraw, 70, passed away in Athol, Idaho on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Memorial services are pending and a complete obituary will be posted later.

Ussona Louise Schell

Ussona Louise Schell

Nov 25, 2009

Ussona Louise Schell, 85, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 30th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Barry Johnson, New Song Bible Church, will officiate and interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Calling hours will be from 2 PM until 4PM on Sunday, Nov. 29th, at Coffelt...

Dixie Lee Nush

Dixie Lee Nush

Nov 21, 2009

Dixie Lee Nush, 53, passed away in Ponderay on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Memorial services will be conducted at 11;00 am, Wednesday, Nov. 25th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Dixie was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on April 12, 1956 and attended Bonner County Schools. She lived in Everett, Washington for 20 years, returning to Sandpoint in 2005. She was a member...

Anthony James Joerger

Anthony James Joerger

Nov 19, 2009

Anthony James Joerger, 46, passed away in Sandpoint on Thursday evening. The vigil rosary will be conducted at 6:00 PM, Sunday Nov. 22nd in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. The mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 23rd in St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint. Father Dennis C. Day will officiate at the services. Anthony was born...

Patrick Henry Graves

Patrick Henry Graves

Nov 17, 2009

Patrick Henry Graves, 87, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 20th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Paul Graves will officiate with interment in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Calling hours will from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, Nov. 19th, in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Patrick was born...

Evaline K Johnson

Evaline K Johnson

Nov 17, 2009

Evaline Kealiikaapuni Johnson, 84, of California, former Sandpoint resident died Nov. 17, 2009 at her home in California. She was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She met Walter Wayne Johnson in Hawaii while he was stationed with the US Navy. They were married on Sept. 11, 1943 and she moved to the Johnson family farm in Bonner County,...

John Victor Bianco

John Victor Bianco

Nov 15, 2009

John Victor Bianco was born in Monrovia, California on August 11, 1922. He died November 15 in Sandpoint, Idaho at age 87. He was the oldest child of Matilda and Paride Bianco, who immigrated to California from Northern Italy aboard ships that landed at Ellis Island. During WWII, he fought honorably for his country in the U.S. Navy. John was...

Ronald Phillip Hannan

Ronald Phillip Hannan

Nov 14, 2009

Ronald Phillip Hannan, 71, passed away in Elmira on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Family services will be held at a later date. Ronald was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 1, 1938. He lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Mount Vernon, Washington. He worked in the Seattle area, as a contractor, out of union shops. He worked mainly in...

Peggy Lou Mahler

Peggy Lou Mahler

Nov 11, 2009

Peggy Lou Mahler, 76, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the United Methodist Church, 711 Main Street, Sandpoint, Idaho (child care will be provided). Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery on South Division. A luncheon, at the United Methodist Church, will follow the...

Anna Louise Eldred

Anna Louise Eldred

Nov 8, 2009

Anna Louise Eldred, 87, passed away in Tacoma, WA on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 13th, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Wayne Gunter will be officiating. Anna was born in Black Diamond, Washington on October 29, 1922 the daughter of Andrew and Ella Egyed. She married Robert Eldred on Feb. 11,...

Walter Curtis - "Curt" Snyder

Walter Curtis - "Curt" Snyder

Nov 7, 2009

Walter Curtis Snyder, 87, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Funeral Services will be held, 11:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Stake Center. 602 Schweitzer Cut-Off Rd. Interment will follow at Pack River cemetery. Family and friends may call prior to the service at 10:00...

Irene L. Sundquist

Irene L. Sundquist

Nov 6, 2009

Irene LaRue Sundquist, 70, passed away in the company of family on Nov. 6, 2009, after a battle with cancer. She was a very important part of her family and community who spread joy with her compassion and contagious smile. The vigil/rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Nov. 11th in St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The mass of...

Ralph Alexander Vosen

Ralph Alexander Vosen

Nov 6, 2009

Ralph Alexander Vosen, 91, passed away in Spokane, WA on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. He was veteran of WW II, serving with the US Army Air Corp. Obituary information will be posted later.

Eldon L. "Hap" Keller

Eldon L. "Hap" Keller

Nov 6, 2009

Eldon L. “Hap” Keller, 94, passed away on Nov. 6, 2009 in Westmond, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted at 11;00 am, Tuesday, Nov. 10th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Steve Bradshaw will be officiating with interment following in the Westmond Cemetery. Hap was born on June 15, 1915 in Pilot Rock, Oregon the son of L.W. and Grace (Eldridge)...

Kathleen Elizabeth Paul

Kathleen Elizabeth Paul

Nov 4, 2009

Kathleen Elizabeth Paul, 87, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Kathleen was a Marine Corp Veteran. She had lived in Spokane, WA for 6 years moving to Sandpoint in September. Survivors include her son Guy Paul of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Robert "Bob" Vernon Wells

Robert "Bob" Vernon Wells

Oct 31, 2009

Robert "Bob" Wells, 85, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on October 31, 2009. He was born November 6, 1923 in Rapid City, South Dakota, son of Flossie and Vernon Wells. He grew up in Hulett, Wyoming and moved to Priest River, Idaho in 1934, graduating from Priest River High School in 1941. He married Connie Hoskins on December 7, 1945...

William A. Lutzke

William A. Lutzke

Oct 30, 2009

William A. (Bill) Lutzke, born Oct. 30, 1912, in Westmond, Idaho, died peacefully in Sandpoint October 30, 2009. Born to first generation American, Joseph and Mary Lutzke (Abromeit, ) Bill was a steadfast father, grandfather, and friend. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Sophie, his loving companion for forty years, and his two older sisters and two younger...