Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Gary Randall Kay

Gary Randall Kay

Dec 10, 2017

Gary Randall Kay, 64, passed away on December 10, 2017 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.Private family services will be held at a later date

Laverne H Mullen

Laverne H Mullen

Dec 9, 2017

Laverne H. Mullen, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 near Hope, Idaho.A complete obituary will be posted later.Laverne was born on February 12, 1943 in Midland, Texas and recently moved to the Sandpoint area.

Andrew Phillip Blum

Andrew Phillip Blum

Dec 8, 2017

Andrew P. Blum passed away en route to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident December 8th, 2017.    Andrew was always happy, there was never a time that he didn’t have a smile on his face. His smile and laughter were contagious. As a father, he was always there whenever his daughter needed him. He was not shy when it...

Lisa Ann Book

Lisa Ann Book

Dec 7, 2017

Lisa Ann Book, 56, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Life Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho surrounded by her family and friends.   She is survived by her husband Brian Book; daughters Amy Warner and Heather Book and her son Christopher Book; brothers Rod Dorland, Gary Dorland; sisters Sandra Tate and Cindy Dorland; son-in-law Neal Warner; grandsons Dakota and...

Vicki Elizabeth Johnson

Vicki Elizabeth Johnson

Dec 7, 2017

Vicki Elizabeth Johnson passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2017.  She was born May 17, 1960 in Los Angeles California to Larry and Janet Wyman.  Vicki grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho with her mother, siblings Jani, Rick and Jacki, and step father Ron Radis.  As a child she would spend her summers in Moore, Idaho with her grandparents where she...

Sarah Christine Dafoe

Sarah Christine Dafoe

Dec 5, 2017

Sarah Christine Dafoe, 49, passed away on December 5, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  We lost our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and active member of our nursing community to cancer.    Sarah was monumentally important part of life, brave and courageous fighter to her six children and two grandchildren to aspire to be.   She is survived by her six children;...

Lora Ann Fedak

Lora Ann Fedak

Dec 5, 2017

Lora Ann Fedak beloved mother, sister and friend went to be with her heavenly father on December 5, 2017 at the age of 56.   A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 13, 2017 at the Sandpoint Events Center, 102 Euclid, Sandpoint, ID.   Lora was born on January 16, 1961 in Los Angeles, California the...

George G Andres

George G Andres

Dec 4, 2017

George G. Andres, 73, died at his home, near Clark Fork, on Monday, December 4, 2017.George was born in New Jersey, graduated from High school and served with the US Army, seeing action in Vietnam.  He retired, from the telephone company, as a lineman.  Moving to his home near Clark Fork, Idaho.

Frances Marie Schierlman

Frances Marie Schierlman

Dec 3, 2017

Frances Marie Schierlman age 90 was born December 27, 1926 in Gallatin, Missouri and passed away December 3, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho.   She married Hubert “Doc” Schierlman on March 5, 1945 in Cherryvale, Kansas and he preceded her in death.  Her parents were Nova and Elna Bauer Medsker and four brothers Nova, Marvin, John and Floyd also preceded her in...

Ruth Ann Bosley

Ruth Ann Bosley

Nov 27, 2017

Ruth Ann Bosley passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017. She was born February 5, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to Calvin and Helen Hayes. Ruth grew up in South Sioux City, Nebraska with her sister Vivian Rose.   She was raised riding horses which became a passion she passed on to her children and husband. She was an accomplished figure...

Carol Pettibon

Carol Pettibon

Nov 21, 2017

Carol Pettibon, 78, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully Nov. 21, 2017, after a brief illness. Carol was born May 11, 1939, in South Greenfield, Missouri, to Leo and Lela Young. She was raised in a farming family and was a member of the Dade County 4-H, but her true passion was education. Carol excelled in school and was the...

Robert "Bob" Anthony Parenti

Robert "Bob" Anthony Parenti

Nov 19, 2017

Robert “Bob” Anthony Parenti, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho.   Memorial services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Living Water Lutheran Church in Clark Fork, Idaho with Pastor Nick Larsen officiating.  A reception will be held directly after the service at the Clark Fork Senior Center and everyone is welcome.  ...

Evert Dean Higley Sr.

Evert Dean Higley Sr.

Nov 17, 2017

Everet Dean Higley Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho.Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dolores Marie Wendling

Dolores Marie Wendling

Nov 15, 2017

Dolores Marie Wendling passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, with her family by her side.She was born on January 23, 1938 in Cheektowaga, New York and had recently moved to the Sandpoint area.Private family services will be held later for the retired computer design assistant. 

Gladys A. Johnson

Gladys A. Johnson

Nov 12, 2017

Gladys A. Johnson, 101 years old, passed away on Sunday Nov. 12, 2017 at Hearthstone Village, Kootenai, Idaho.   Private family services will take place at a later time, with inurnment in Westmond Cemetery.   She was born May 29, 1916 at Cocolalla, Idaho to Charles and Irma Johnson.  Upon graduation from Sandpoint High School she attended Kinman Business School in Spokane,...

Alma Riffle

Alma Riffle

Nov 10, 2017

Alma Margaret Riffle, 90,  a lifelong resident of the Sagle, Sandpoint area, passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Pacifica Senior Living in Coeur d’ Alene.    Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, with Harvey Riffle former pastor of the Sandpoint Faith Evangelical Free Church, officiating.  Interment will take place in Pinecrest...

Evelyn Lois Nielsen

Evelyn Lois Nielsen

Nov 8, 2017

Evelyn Lois Nielsen, 94, of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Luther Park in Sandpoint.  Private family services will be held at a later date.   Evelyn cared for others through being a licensed minister of the gospel.  

Cathy Borgrink

Cathy Borgrink

Nov 6, 2017

Cathy Borgrink, 61, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 in Spokane.  Private family services will be held at a later time.   Cathy worked as a receptionist in the medical field for many years.

Sally Washburn

Sally Washburn

Nov 6, 2017

Sally Williams WASHBURN Sally Williams Washburn, 77 years old of Hope, Idaho and her beloved Puli pup, Remy, unexpectedly returned to the Good Shepherd on October 25th, 2017.  We will miss her terribly.  Sally was kind to everyone she met, generous, faithful, loving, so fun and a light in all of our lives.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother,...

Donald R. Shaw

Donald R. Shaw

Nov 4, 2017

Donald R. Shaw, 82, long time Cocolalla resident passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Valley Vista Care Center.  Private family services will be held at a later time.