Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Jefferson Elmer Overholser

Jefferson Elmer Overholser

Oct 3, 2018

Jeff Overholser passed peacefully with his wife, Barb, by his side on October 3, 2018.  JEO was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, grandpa great, and friend to many.  Jeff was born in Spokane on April 13, 1926 to Jeff & Annie Overholser and graduated from North Central High School.  Jeff continued his education at University of Idaho where he played...

Patricia Louise Quinn

Patricia Louise Quinn

Oct 2, 2018

Patricia Quinn passed away peacefully in her sleep in Sandpoint, Idaho the morning of October 2, 2018.  The Vigil/Rosary will be conducted on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:00pm in St Joseph’s Catholic Church.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis C. Day conducting.   

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Roger Allen King

Roger Allen King

Sep 29, 2018

Roger A. King

November 25, 1943 - September 29, 2018Roger King, the “Leprechaun of Johnny Long Mountain,“ took wing from his Enchanted Forest home in Sandpoint, Idaho, in the quiet hours of the morning on Sept. 29. Having waged a long and valiant battle against cancer, Roger departed this world on the cusp of the season’s change.

 

Multi-faceted and...

Eula Evangeline Thompson

Eula Evangeline Thompson

Sep 28, 2018

Eula passed away quietly in her sleep on September 28th, 2018 in her home at Valley Vista Care Center. A celebration of Eula’s life will be held Saturday, October 6th at the home of Jim and Jola Forell from 2:00 to 4:00.  They are located at 11616 Baldy Mtn Rd, Sandpoint.  The phone no. is 208-263-5934.

              She was born May...

Timothy Scott Haines

Timothy Scott Haines

Sep 27, 2018

Tim Haines, 55, passed away 9-27-2018 at 4:15 am at home surrounded by family and friends who loved him.

Tim was the youngest of 7 children and quiet by nature.  He was originally from California where he raised two beautiful daughters and spent 20 years serving our country in the Coast Guard.  He was a master craftsman with talents both...

Betty Janette Archibald

Betty Janette Archibald

Sep 20, 2018

Betty Janette Archibald, 68, passed in Sandpoint, Idaho on September 20th, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted for Betty at a later time.

Wilma Smith

Wilma Smith

Sep 16, 2018

Wilma L. Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018.  She was born on August 22, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Wilma married George T. Smith on January 5, 1945.  They had five children: George E. Smith, Sagle, Idaho; Millie Crocoft (Deceased), Veda Tallent, Ponderay, Idaho: Cindy Tuohy ( deceased); Tim Smith, Covington, Washington.  She is survived by her two...

Ross A Fister

Ross A Fister

Sep 12, 2018

Ross A Fister, 62, passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.The Sandpoint native was born on Sept. 14, 1955.

Richard McKinley Andrewsen

Richard McKinley Andrewsen

Sep 12, 2018

Richard was born in London, Ontario, Canada.  While still quite young he was adopted by an American couple, Arnold and Emma Andrewsen, who resided in Detroit, Michigan. Eventually they pulled up stakes and moved the family to the Los Angeles area, in California.  It was there that he was raised, became a naturalized citizen and completed his schooling in the...

Robert Marcus Lynch

Robert Marcus Lynch

Sep 8, 2018

Robert Marcus Lynch Jr. (Cowboy Bob) 88,

The wonderful visit of miniature horse Jelly Bean on Friday September 5, gave Cowboy Bob his last wish and he went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2018.  He was the 2nd boy to be born in Youngstown Ohio hospital on October 20, 1929.  As a young boy, his...

Bert Decker

Bert Decker

Sep 7, 2018

Albert David Decker, 86

“Bert” passed away suddenly on September 7, 2018 following complications from surgery. 

Born January 25, 1932 IN Mankato, Minnesota, to George and Ruth Decker, he was the eldest of five.

Bert played basketball for Sandpoint High School, where he graduated in 1951.  He served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955, then the Army Reserves until 1963. ...

Ila Fern Wright

Ila Fern Wright

Aug 26, 2018

Ila F Wright, 86, passed away in Coeur d' Alene, ID on August 26, 2018.  A full obituary for Ila will be posted at a later date.

Linda Marie Collison

Linda Marie Collison

Aug 25, 2018

Linda Collison passed away on August 25, 2018, after quite a battle with COPD and cancer. She was born Feb 4, 1948, to Robert and Odessa Banka. Linda grew up and went to school in Sandpoint, Idaho, where in eighth grade she spied her shining knight. That was a young man named Ron Collison who would become her boyfriend, husband,...

David J. "Dave" Dillon

David J. "Dave" Dillon

Aug 24, 2018

David James “Dave” Dillon, 73, of Sandpoint, Idaho succumbed to cancer at home surrounded by close family and friends on 8/24/18.

Dave was born 8/11/45 in Spokane, Washington to James and June (Graham) Dillon.  He spent his childhood in Montana with his siblings Carol, Betty, Dale, Joyce and Mary June. Dave’s father passed away in a plane crash when Dave...

Mary Dorothy Lamphere

Mary Dorothy Lamphere

Aug 23, 2018

Mary Dorothy Lamphere, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.

 

Mary was born on September 19, 1928 in Swiftcurrent, Saskatchewan, Canada, the last-born child of Harry and Ann Lamphere.  She graduated from Venice High School...

Maryann Denning

Maryann Denning

Aug 23, 2018

Maryann Denning, 82, passed away in Coeur d' Alene, ID on August 23, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted for Maryann at a later time.

Harold "Brent" Prophet

Harold "Brent" Prophet

Aug 23, 2018

Harold "Brent" Prophet, 82, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on August 23, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for Brent.

Russell D Johnson

Russell D Johnson

Aug 19, 2018

Russell D. Johnson passed away peacefully at his home, in his favorite chair, comforted by his beloved wife, Arlene, the evening of Aug. 19th, 2018.A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel.  A graveside service, with full military honors will follow directly after in Pinecrest Memorial Park.Russell (Russ) was born in...

Jimmy Charles Bolin

Jimmy Charles Bolin

Aug 19, 2018

Jimmy Charles Bolin, 73

 

Jimmy passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack, at home in Sagle, on August 19, 2018.

 

He was born June 3, 1945, in Culver City, CA, to Raymond and Bessie Bolin. He grew up in Venice, CA, baby brother to two sisters, Helen and Dorthie.  One of the highlights of his youth was...

Wood Kenneth

Wood Kenneth

Aug 18, 2018

Kenneth Wood, 49, passed away in Careywood, ID on August 18, 2018.  A full obituary will be published at a later time for Kenneth.