Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Lois Marie Emerson

Lois Marie Emerson

Sep 15, 2020

Lois Marie Emerson, 85, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho and is now in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Nampa, Idaho on May 5, 1935, the youngest of three children born to James Calvin Emerson and Addie Logan (Chism) Emerson.

As a young wife and mother of five children, she...

Dorothy Lee Barfuss

Dorothy Lee Barfuss

Sep 12, 2020

Dorothy Lee Barfuss, 80.

With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

Lee was born in Warrensburg, Illinois in 1940 and lived in various towns growing up. She married Gale Barfuss in 1958 in Sandpoint, Idaho where...

Richard Claire Bitton

Richard Claire Bitton

Sep 9, 2020

Richard Claire Bitton, age 72 of Sandpoint, Idaho passed away September 9, 2020 in Sandpoint of heart complications. The son of Clarence Eldon and Vivian Smirl Bitton, Dick was born October 26, 1947 in Ogden, Utah.

 

Dick was raised in Priest River, Idaho where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field. He broke many school records and...

Daniel "Dan" Robinson

Daniel "Dan" Robinson

Sep 9, 2020

Daniel Robinson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Born in Palo Alto California March 2, 1941. The son of Dan and Lorna Robinson and the older brother to Anita and Phillip. He met the love of his life, Elaine Evans, at the age of 10 and the childhood sweethearts were married June 14, 1959. He...

Robert Wesley Meigs

Robert Wesley Meigs

Sep 5, 2020

Robert Wesley Meigs, age 97, died peacefully at his home in Sandpoint, ID on September 5th, 2020.   He was born October 11, 1922 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Carlos and Louisa Meigs. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Madeline Meigs, son, John Meigs and grandson, Connor Meigs. He is survived by son Douglas Meigs...

Keith Edward Leiber

Keith Edward Leiber

Sep 5, 2020

Keith E. Leiber peacefully passed on Sept 5th at the age of 79.   He was born in Molalla Oregon to Kenneth and Verna Leiber. Keith is survived by his wife, son and granddaughter. He enjoyed years of volunteering in the Sandpoint area….. and always loved a Snicker candy bar!

Ethel Ann Welker

Ethel Ann Welker

Sep 3, 2020

Ethel Ann Welker (Sheffler), 90, passed away September 3, 2020 at her home in Sagle, ID with her husband, Robert, by her side.

 

Ethel Ann was born on July 4th, 1930 in Ponderay, ID to Earl and Nettie Sheffler. Growing up in Sagle, ID her family was a prominent part of the community.

 

She married Robert Welker on...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kirkland

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kirkland

Sep 1, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" Kirkland, 46 passed away in Noxon, Montana on Monday, Sept, 1, 2020.  Jackie was born on June 22, 1964 in Sandpoint, Idaho.  She attended Noxon Schools, graduating from Noxon High School.  Family graveside services will be conducted in the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Montana.

Ida Lois Weisz

Ida Lois Weisz

Aug 31, 2020

Lois Weisz, 90, Passed away in Sandpoint on Monday, August 31 2020.

Graveside funeral services were conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2020, in Pinecrest Memorial park.  Dale Coffelt officiating.

Lois Culley was born on May 29, 1930 in Sandpoint, Idaho; the daughter of Hobart and Linda Culley.  She grew up in Sandpoint, attending local schools, and graduating from Sandpoint high...

Kymberly Lynn Dixon

Kymberly Lynn Dixon

Aug 31, 2020

Kymberly Lynn Dixon, 46, Kootenai, Idaho passed into the waiting arms of Jesus August 31, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Graveside service will be held at 10 am. September 12th at Seneacquoteen Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to gather after the service at the home of Kymberly & Kevin Dixon, 111 Hope St, Kootenai, Idaho.

 

Kymberly was born in...

Steven Quigg

Steven Quigg

Aug 29, 2020

Steven Quigg, 55, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Ponderay.  He was born December 27, 1964 in New York City, New York, and had recently moved to the Sandpoint area.  He had worked for Hoe Depot for many years.

Daniel Earl Chenoweth

Daniel Earl Chenoweth

Aug 29, 2020

Daniel Earl Chenoweth, 52, passed away, near Sandpoint, on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Dan was a US Navy veteran and worked for Bonner County.

Lawrence Allen Glahe

Lawrence Allen Glahe

Aug 29, 2020

Lawrence Allen Glahe, 73, passed away in Spokane, Washi8ngton on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  A complete obituary will be posted later.  Lawrence was a native of North Idaho, had served with the US Navy and was a retired surveyor.

Charles "Dick" Richard Bloom

Charles "Dick" Richard Bloom

Aug 29, 2020

Charles (Chic) Richard (Dick) Bloom of Sandpoint, Idaho passed away on Saturday, August 29th of natural causes.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel in Sandpoint.

Chic, as his siblings called him, was born on June 23rd, 1935 in Sterling, Colorado to Inez (Clark) Bloom and Edwin Bloom. The...

Gordon "Gordy" Thomas Dowd

Gordon "Gordy" Thomas Dowd

Aug 28, 2020

Gordon “Gordy” Thomas Dowd, age 16, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho on August 28, 2020. He was born on September 18, 2003 in Yakima, Washington and lived with his family in Portland, Oregon; Whidbey Island, Washington; and, since 2016, Sandpoint, Idaho. 

 

Gordy had many friends and was often the organizer of fun outdoor activities....

John C. Roberts

John C. Roberts

Aug 27, 2020

John Cyrus Roberts, 86, passed away on August 27, 2020 at his home in Priest River, Idaho.

 

John was born on August 22, 1934 in Hillsboro, Wisconsin the son of John C. and Irene Roberts.  John would marry Arlene Lundberg on August 6, 1955 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.  They would live in Wisconsin until 1961 when they would move to...

Tonya Rae Davis

Tonya Rae Davis

Aug 27, 2020

Tonya Rae Davis, of Sagle, Idaho passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of August 27th, 2020.

 

 She was the wife of Jeremy Davis, mother to Markus, (Tia) Travis and Tanis.  Tonya was a friend to everyone she met, her home was open and welcome to all.  She was warm hearted, friendly, sassy and as true as the day...

Ronald Lee Seay

Ronald Lee Seay

Aug 24, 2020

Ronald Lee Seay, 82, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Family services, and a celebration of his life, will be held at a later date.

Ron was born March 10, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Washington, the son of Etella and Howard Seay.  He attended Bothell High School and shortly after joined the US Navy in...

Bobby Dean Sellmer

Bobby Dean Sellmer

Aug 23, 2020

Bobby Dean Sellmer was born Feb. 10, 1953 and was the oldest of 4 boys.  Born in Sandpoint, Idaho and raised in Heron, Montana by his parents Bob and Audrey Sellmer.  Bobby went to Heron Grade School and later attended Noxon High School.  He joined the Air Force in 1972 and did his training in Texas.  After his two years...

Lucas P. Stockdale

Lucas P. Stockdale

Aug 21, 2020

Lucas P. Stockdale, 40, passed away in Coeur d’Alene on Friday, August 21, 2020.

Family services, and a celebration of his life, will be held later.

Lucas was born May 21, 1980, in Sandpoint, the son of Julie Graves and Stan Stockdale.  He attended local schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1999, later attending North Idaho College.  He worked...