Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Ellen Susan Pence
Mar 24, 2019
Ellen Susan Pence, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Ellen was born on June 14, 1956 in Lakewood, New Jersey, the daughter of James and Nora Hampton.
She attended local schools in New Jersey before moving and graduating from high school in Italy. Ellen moved to North Idaho in the late 1970’s.
Tom Pence met...
Lois Katherine Nelson
Mar 23, 2019
Lois Katherine Nelson, 61, passed from this Earth into the arms of Heaven on March 23, 2019. She fought a valiant battle with ALS and died in the comfort of her home with her children at her side.
Lois was born on May 27, 1957, in Sandpoint, Idaho to Erven Windecker and Isabel “Liz” (Schneider). She graduated from Sandpoint High...
Lyle Wayne Welke
Mar 21, 2019
L Wayne Welke passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
He was a longtime resident of the Vay/Edgemere area and had lived in California.
Doreen Ann Krein
Mar 20, 2019
Doreen Ann Krein, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. For the past 12 years, Doreen was cared for by her daughter, Michele, and her husband, Andrew Haddad, after the death of her husband of 57 years, Walter Krein. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Coffelt’s...
William "Bill" McInturff
Mar 20, 2019
Bill was born March 4, 1947 in Berkeley, California to William J. McInturff and Margaret (Beale) McInturff. He passed away March 20, 2019 at Kootenai Health IN Coeur d’ Alene.
Bill lived and went to elementary and high school in Pasadena, where he excelled in football. After high school he enrolled in Pepperdine where he attended for a year and...
Mary Elizabeth Neumann
Mar 17, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Neumann passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 17, 2019. She was born May 1, 1932 in Ray, Arizona to Lee and Polly Palmer.
She attended Arizona State College where she earned a teaching certificate and met the love of her life, Jerome Neumann. Shortly after they were married on March 14, 1952. Mary had...
Sheldon K. Derby
Mar 17, 2019
Sheldon K. Derby, 79, passed away at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
Sheldon was a retired carpenter and moved here from Grass Valley, California 20 years ago.
Robert C. Hegseth/Wohali
Mar 15, 2019
On March 15, 2019, Robert Cameroen Hegseth Wohali was tragically taken from us one month before his 27th birthday. Robert was born on April 14, 1992 in Sandpoint, Idaho and attended Bonner County Schools. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Saturday March 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Coffelt Funeral Chapel.1 Robert was a joy in our...
Anneliese "Anni" Havlicek
Mar 14, 2019
Anneliese “Anni” Havlicek, 66, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
The vigil/rosary prayers will be at 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 20th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. The Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 21st, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Father Dennis C. Day will be officiating and burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial...
Judith M. Waring
Mar 14, 2019
Judith Malin Waring, 88, died on Thursday, March 14th 2019 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Judith was a devoted mother, an accomplished cook, seamstress and writer. She had many friends, young and old, who appreciated her candor and her humor.
Judith was born in Bellefonte, PA in 1930. The family moved to Fairfield, CT after the death of her father...
Jerry Jan Oakland
Mar 10, 2019
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife Jan Oakland has left us to forever “sing” with the angels on March 10, 2019.
Private family services will held at a later date.
She leaves behind her adoring husband Sydney Oakland, daughters Karen Pratt & Kathy McGotty and son Leonard Meckalavage plus her loving grandchildren.
Joyce Roberta Buck
Mar 10, 2019
Joyce R Buck, 94, of Yakima, WA, formerly of Sandpoint, ID passed away on March 10, 2019 in Yakima, WA. She was born on September 8, 1924 in Pender, NE, to Robert and Louise Gray. She was still working for Quality Inn at the age of 82. Her children moved her and her husband, Melvin, to Yakima, WA in July...
William Albert Maeder
Mar 7, 2019
William Albert Maeder, 83, passed away on March 7, 2019 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. A full obituary will be posted for William at a later date.
Ronald Lee Reese
Mar 5, 2019
Ronald Lee Reese 78, passed away on March 5, 2019 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Ronald was born on May 4, 1940 in Billings, Montana to Donald Reese and Johnie Holloway.Ron loved adventure and the outdoors. He spent most of his teen years hunting and fishing. At the age of 17 he joined the United States Navy and served proudly for 4...
Charles James Roberson
Mar 5, 2019
Charles James Roberson died peacefully in his sleep March 5th, 2019 in LaClede, ID. He was 70.
Charles was born on December 1st 1948 in Eugene, OR to his parents, George and Delores Roberson. He married Linda Lee Roberson in October 1973. Charles was a dedicated husband and loving father of four.
Charles is survived by his mother...
David Rede Hancock
Mar 3, 2019
David Rede Hancock, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 1st, 1939 to Leonard and Ruth Laulainen. He grew up in Southern California where he attended Page Military Academy with his younger brother Mike Hancock, from 1947-1957. He later attended Hollywood High School as well as Beverly Hills High School where he left school early getting GED so he could pursue his...
Thomas Cook Rodda
Mar 1, 2019
Thomas Cook Rodda
June 15, 1942 – March 1, 2019
Tom Rodda was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on June 15, 1942 to Rev. E. Thomas Rodda and Marion Kemp Rodda. His upbringing was somewhat nomadic as his father was an Episcopal priest and the family made many moves throughout his young life. Tom graduated from Natrona County High...
Charles Allen Hines
Mar 1, 2019
Our beloved “Chuck” passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.
Chuck was born to Betty (Hotel) & Bob Hines on June 16, 1960 in Fairfield, California where his dad was serving in the U.S. Air Force. The family moved back to Coeur d’Alene shortly after where Chuck attended Coeur d’Alene schools, graduating from Coeur...
Gayle "Leslie" Finn
Feb 28, 2019
In the early morning hours of February 28th 2019, after an almost 2 year fight, cancer claimed the life of Leslie Finn at the age of 63. Everyone that met Leslie knew her for her warm personality, always having a smile and a witty sense of humor. Before she passed, her family was able to honor her final wish and...
Reid Andrew Koster
Feb 28, 2019
Reid Andre Koster,62, passed away at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho on Feb. 28, 2019.
He was born in Kamloops, British Columbia to Lenard Koster and Ethal Viola Ruth Orton on June 7, 1956.
Reid began his travels early in life with his family to various areas of Canada due to his father's profession as a minister. The...
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