Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Charles Henry Scott

Charles Henry Scott

May 30, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Henry Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, May 30, in Sandpoint, Idaho.  In the days immediately preceding his passing he received loving phone calls from most of his family; children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister and friends.

 

He was born on July 3, 1930, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to parents Donald Cameron Scott and Bernice Higgins...

Roy Lynn Neely

Roy Lynn Neely

May 30, 2020

Roy L. Neely from Naples, Idaho passed away quietly in his sleep on May 30, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID.

 

Roy was born on January 29, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA.  He was adopted through the LA Children’s Home Society by Leonard Leroy Neely and Chesna Irene Neely.  Roy grew up with his adopted sister, Candace Banks in...

Lois Elaine Steen

Lois Elaine Steen

May 29, 2020

Lois was born on July 29, 1939 to Albertha and Fenley Cook Jr in Naples, Idaho.  Lois passed away passed away peacefully in her home in Sandpoint, Idaho on May 29, 2020 at the age of 80 years old.

 

Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00am, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in thre McArthur Cemetery off Highway 95.  A potluck...

Hieron Lorray Kline

Hieron Lorray Kline

May 27, 2020

Our Precious Angel skipped and sang as she ran into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  Hieron Lorray Kline was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on October 3, 2001, three months early and weighing only 1-1/2 pounds.  Her strong spirit carried her through life until age 18 when she, not only graduated from high...

Roger Eugene Bejot

Roger Eugene Bejot

May 24, 2020

Roger Eugene Bejot left his earthly home and stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior at his home on May 24, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born to Jerome A & Stella Bejot on October 13, 1939 in LongPine, NE.

He spent his childhood on Buffalo Flats between Ainsworth and LongPine, NE. There he started school...

Bradley Harold Myers

Bradley Harold Myers

May 24, 2020

Bradly Harold Myers, 97, passed away, in Post Falls, on Sunday, May 24,2020. 

Graveside services will be held, in the Westmond Cemetery, at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  Dale Coffelt will be officiating.

Brad was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on May 15, 1923, later moving to San Bernardino, California where he graduated from high school in 1941. ...

Willetta "Willie" Chapman

Willetta "Willie" Chapman

May 22, 2020

Willetta “Willie” Chapman, 91, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating.

 

Willie was born on November 8, 1928 in Sandpoint, Idaho the daughter of Walter and Lillian Shields.  Willie attended local schools graduating from...

Harvey Eugene Luckey

Harvey Eugene Luckey

May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020 at the age of 86 Harvey Eugene Luckey went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ and joined his most beloved gift from God, his wife Eva. 

Services for Harvey will be held at the Coffelt’s Funeral Home on Saturday May 30th at 11:00 am a with grave-side service at Pinecrest Cemetery.   The service will...

Donald F. "Don" Farrar

Donald F. "Don" Farrar

May 21, 2020

On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Donald Frank Farrar Sr., passed on to Heaven’s fishing holes at the age of 83. Don was born September 10, 1936, in Dayton, Washington, to Frank Farrar and Grace (Lamoreaux/Farrar/Stuart).

Don grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time in the woods with his best friend, Bud Philips, and beloved...

William "Clyde" Markham

William "Clyde" Markham

May 19, 2020

William “Bill” Markham, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home in Tacoma, Washington.

 

A complete obituary announcing services will be posted later.  Bill will be buried next to his family in Seneacquoteen Cemetery.

Jeannie LaRae Kistler

Jeannie LaRae Kistler

May 19, 2020

Jeannie  LaRae Kistler, 77, a long time resident of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away May 19, 2019, at Kootenai Memorial Medical Center.  She was born December 20, 1942, in Carlsbad, California, a daughter of James and Norma (Buck) Martin.

She was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California.  Jeannie was an airline hostess for Continental Airlines...

Wayne Bruce Hansen

Wayne Bruce Hansen

May 17, 2020

Wayne Bruce Hansen, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

Wayne moved from Boise, Idaho to Cocolalla in 2005.  He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing on Lake Pend Orielle.

Charles "Mike" Sprinkel

Charles "Mike" Sprinkel

May 16, 2020

Charles “Mike” Sprinkel, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted later.

Larry Wayne Lance

Larry Wayne Lance

May 13, 2020

Larry Wayne Lance, 86, passed away at home in his sleep on Wednesday, May 13 in Sandpoint, ID.

A Memorial Service with close family and friends will be held at a later date in Southern California.

Larry was born on January 18, 1934 in Greely, Colorado to Lawrence and Marguerite Lance.

Larry served for 4 years in the US Navy...

Jacqueline G. Ellermeier

Jacqueline G. Ellermeier

May 12, 2020

Jacqueline G. Ellermeier, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. 

Family services will be held later for the former Wrenco Loop area resident.

Jerry Kay Taylor

Jerry Kay Taylor

May 11, 2020

Jerry Kay Taylor, 67, passed away at his home in, Laclede on Monday May 11th.  Jerry was a retired mason and had moved to the Laclede community in 2010.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the area.

Verna Bernice Swearengin

Verna Bernice Swearengin

May 10, 2020

Verna Bernice Swearengin, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted later.  There will be a memorial service planned later in the summer.  Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Deloris Irene Roberson

Deloris Irene Roberson

May 10, 2020

On Sunday, May 10, 2020 Deloris Irene Roberson, loving wife and mother of 5 children passed away at the age of 88 into the loving arms of her God and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

Deloris was born January 1, 1932 in Dallas, South Dakota to Chuck and Nonna Sommerfeld.  At the age of 16 she met and married her true...

Charles Ralph Becker

Charles Ralph Becker

May 9, 2020

Charles R. Becker, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Charles was a Sandpoint native and had served with the US Army during Korea.

Ruth Marie Hamilton

Ruth Marie Hamilton

Apr 29, 2020

Ruth Hamilton of Sandpoint, ID joined the ranks of Heaven's Angels on April 29, 2020. 

 

Private family services will be held with interment taking place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.  Ruth will be buried next to her mother Ora Mae Puckett.

 

Ruth was a very loving wife and mother and was surrounded by her loving husband and children...