Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Gary Roger Mooney
May 11, 2019
Gary R. Mooney, known to friends as “Moon Man,” or “Sarge,” passed away on May 11, 2019, at the age of 83.
Born and raised in Sandpoint, he joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. He was honorably discharged after 30 years of service. The ol’ Gunnery Sergeant spent most if his time enjoying hobbies...
Kenna Marie Lenker
May 9, 2019
Kenna Marie Lenker, 35, of Sandpoint passed away on Friday, May 9, 2019 at her home from a sudden illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel. Pastors Chad Wilks, Koby Padilla and Jerry Kester will be officiating.
She was born March 8, 1984 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of...
Katherine Ann Kaiser
May 3, 2019
Katherine Ann “Kate” Kaiser, 85, died at her home in Sagle, Idaho on May 3, 2019.
She was born on March 17, 1934 in Oakland, California. She lived most of her childhood in Portland, Oregon, but later returned to Piedmont, California where she finished high school. She attended Armstrong Business College.
Kate married William C. Kaiser, a California...
Christine Ellen Vest
Apr 29, 2019
We celebrate the beautiful life of Christine Ellen Vest, 67, a loving wife, a nurturing mother, a caring sister, compassionate aunt and loyal friend. Christine was called home to be with Jesus after a heart attack in the early morning of April 29th at 1:00am.
Please join her family for the Vigil/Rosary Prayers Sunday, May 5th at 7:00pm. The...
Maria H. Jacholwoski
Apr 28, 2019
Maria H. Jacholkowski, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Westmond Cemetery.
Maria was born in Bilgorai, Poland on May 28, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Michaelyna Starkiewicz.
She survived World War Two, living in Poland, and for a time was housed...
Grace Barbara Holte
Apr 25, 2019
Grace Barbara Holte, 90, passed way at her home in Ponderay, ID on April 25, 2019.
Corinne Nanella Tenneson
Apr 20, 2019
Corinne (Korky) Tenneson passed away on April 20, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
She was born in Mekinock, North Dakota on November 5, 1925. She moved to California in her 20’s where she married Gunnar Tenneson, also from North Dakota. They spent their married years living in California, Oregon, and Washington. Upon retiring they moved to Idaho in 1988....
Gregory Paul Otero
Apr 18, 2019
Gregory Paul Otero, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Greg is a retired concrete mason.
Dean Louis Press
Apr 18, 2019
Dean Louis Press, 69, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Military Honors will be provided by the National Guard.
Dean was born in Spokane, Washington on July 11, 1949 the son of Dean O and Maria Press. He Grew up in...
Louis W. "Bill" Palmer
Apr 16, 2019
L.W. "Bill" Palmer, 82, of Sagle passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday the 26th of April at 11:00 a.m. at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, 109 N Division, with a graveside service to follow at Pinecrest cemetery. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a...
Beulah Louise Hale
Apr 15, 2019
Beulah Louise Hale, 91, (Also known as “Punky or Louise”) of Sandpoint passed away on April 15, 2019.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, April 20th in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery. Pastor Jerry Favor will be the officiant.
Following the Graveside service you are invited to Victory Baptist Church, on Gun Club Road, in Sagle for...
James Lyle Blood
Apr 13, 2019
James Lyle Blood, 60, passed away, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
His inurnment will be later in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery,
James was born on February 22, 1959 in Sandpoint, Idaho. He attended Bonner County Schools, later earning his certification as a diesel mechanic. He worked, as a diesel mechanic, in the porcelain mines in...
Erma Faye McCall
Apr 13, 2019
Erma Faye McCall, 104, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on April 13, 2019. Erma being a centenarian was a member of the greatest generation. A full obituary will be posted for Erma at a later date.
Howard C Faux
Apr 11, 2019
April 12, 2019
Howard C. Faux, 91, passed away, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
The vigil/rosary services will be at 7:00pm, Monday, April 22nd, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am, Tuesday in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Howard was born in Buhl,...
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Berkey
Apr 9, 2019
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Berkey, 91, passed away in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00am, Thursday, April 18th in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, Sandpoint, Idaho. Pastor Irene Anderson will be officiating, with O.E.S. rites. There will be a catered lunch/reception at the Ponderay Events Center Following the celebration. Inurnment will be later in...
Pearl Victoria Powell
Apr 8, 2019
Pearl Victoria Powell, 86, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on April 8, 2019.
The vigil/rosary prayers will be held at 7:00pm, Tuesday, April 16th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel; Pine and Division in Sandpoint. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. Inturnment...
Catherine Lee Randle
Apr 3, 2019
Catherine Lee Randle, 61, passed away in Sagle, Idaho on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
Catherine moved to the Sagle area in September 2018 and a celebration of her life will be held later in Plummer, Idaho. She enjoyed the area and loved to crochet.
Jean Marie Peck
Apr 2, 2019
Jean Marie Peck, 89, passed away in Sandpoint on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Graveside funeral services will be April 11, 2019, at 11:00am, in the Lakeview Cemetery.
Jean was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 14, 1930 the daughter of Eugene and Mary Ashton. She would later move to Sandpoint and work for K Mart. She was active in community...
Robert Meadows
Apr 1, 2019
Robert (Bob) Meadows
Born in Fort Pierce, SD August 16, 1925, died in Chula Vista, CA April 1, 2019 at the age of 93.
At the age of 18 in 1943, Bob began service in the US Navy and then the Merchant Marines until the mid-1950’s His service gave him the education to become an Electrical Engineer. While in the...
Mary Andrew Dickson
Apr 1, 2019
Mary Andrew Dickson, 73, passed away at her home in Hope, Idaho on April 1, 2019. A full obit will be posted for Mary at a later date.