Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Dennis Lewis Jack

Dennis Lewis Jack

Oct 25, 2017

Dennis Lewis Jack, 74, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, with his family by his side.   The Vigil/Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, November 3rd in St Joseph’s Catholic Church.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am, Saturday, November 4th, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Father Dennis C Day will be...

Vernon Lee Blair

Vernon Lee Blair

Oct 24, 2017

Vernon Lee Blair, 71, passed away at his home, in Sagle, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.Memorial services will be scheduled later for the retired meat cutter and US Army Veteran of Vietnam.

Russell J. Gartrell

Russell J. Gartrell

Oct 23, 2017

Russ Gartrell passed away on October 23, 2017, at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho, after battling COPD for many years.   Russ was born July 26, 1937, to Harvey and Evelyn Gartrell in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he spent his early childhood.  The family moved to Portland, Oregon, where Russ began school.  He graduated from Grant High School and Portland State University. ...

Charles Daniel Stanifer

Charles Daniel Stanifer

Oct 21, 2017

Charles Daniel Stanifer, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Oct 21, 2017. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Charlie was born on March 31, 1932 in Franklin, Ohio the son of James S and Mildred E Stanifer.  He moved to Bakersfield, CA with his family when he was 12, where he...

Verland Leo Hunt

Verland Leo Hunt

Oct 21, 2017

Verland Leo Hunt, 90, passed away on October 21, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.   A complete obituary announcing services will be posted later.  Verland will be interred in Pack River Cemetery.

Ruth Mary Forsythe

Ruth Mary Forsythe

Oct 21, 2017

  Ruth Mary Forsythe, 66, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, October 212, 2017.  She was born in Mojave, California on Sept. 20, 1951 and had recently moved to the Sandpoint area.  She had owned and operated her own cleaning service company for many years.  

Wallace Lynn Hart,Jr.

Wallace Lynn Hart,Jr.

Oct 18, 2017

  Wallace Lynn Hart, 79, passed away on October 18, 2017 at Kootenai Medical Hospital.   Wally was born on October 16, 1938 in Mullan, Idaho the son of Wallace Sr. and Mable (Kroll) Hart.  He graduated from Mullan High School in 1956.  He married Pearl Gleason on July 7, 1956. Together they had two sons, Steven Lynn Hart and Rick R....

David J. Chorzempa

David J. Chorzempa

Oct 17, 2017

David John Chorzempa passed away on October 17, 2017. Private family services will be held later. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After he graduated from high school and joined the Marines to serve his country. He went to Vietnam in 1966 and was with the 2nd battalion, 9th Marines. After serving 13 months there he went on to be...

E. Harry Kenny

E. Harry Kenny

Oct 16, 2017

Edward Harry Kenny, 96, passed away, at his home, in Spirit Lake, Idaho on Monday, October 16, 2017.   Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Edgemere Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Private family interment will take place in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be held 1:00-5:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017...

Inez Ila Larson

Inez Ila Larson

Oct 16, 2017

Inez Ila Larson, 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2017.Burial will be in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery for the Priest River resident. 

James "Jim" Richard Cavanaugh

James "Jim" Richard Cavanaugh

Oct 14, 2017

The Almighty Gates of Heaven Above opened on October 14, 2017, when the Lord, himself soared the blue skies to swoop down to Sandpoint, Idaho to transport his “Treasured Angel” to Heaven Above.  James Richard Cavanaugh is resting in peace with God and he is running “Wild” with all of his passed loved ones in Heaven.   Jim was born at...

Agnes Dillon Williams

Agnes Dillon Williams

Oct 12, 2017

Agnes "Aggie Mae" Williams, age 89, passed away at Life Care in Sandpoint on October 12, 2017.    Agnes was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Feb 19, 1928 to John Austin Dillon and Anna Mae (Goggins) Dillon.   After graduating from high school, she moved to New Orleans, LA where she married Edwin J. Williams.   Eventually, moving to Richardson, TX,  and...

Ervin Odell Dorsey

Ervin Odell Dorsey

Oct 11, 2017

    Ervin O. Dorsey left his earthly home to join Jesus his Savior in his eternal home on Oct. 11, 2017. He was just 67 years young, born Feb. 16, 1950. He was suddenly taken from us by a vasculitis auto immune disease.   He was preceded in death by his son, Dustin "Sky" Dorsey and his parents, Odell and Ellen Dorsey....

Charles Mathias Coen

Charles Mathias Coen

Oct 10, 2017

Charles M. Coen III, 77, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.   Charlie was born on January 31st, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey. Charlie graduated from Leonia High School in NJ in 1957. He attended the State University of New York at Delhi and received a Degree of Associates in Applied Science Major in Agriculture.  He...

Rena G. Chaney

Rena G. Chaney

Oct 8, 2017

Rena G. Chaney, 80, passed away in Irvine, California on Sunday, October 8, 2017.Rena had worked in public education as an administrative assistant for many years, and had also lived in Hope, Idaho.Burial was in the Hope Cemetery, Hope, Idaho.

Jerry F. McDowell, Sr.

Jerry F. McDowell, Sr.

Oct 5, 2017

Jerry F. McDowell, Sr, 80, of Noxon, MT, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at Bonner General Hospital. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Marianne Elizabeth Larsen

Marianne Elizabeth Larsen

Oct 5, 2017

Marianne Elizabeth Larsen, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at her home in Hope, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00am, Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Hope Cemetery with Pastor Kent Thielen officiating. Marianne was born on February 21, 1927 in Oakland, California. Attended Oakland High School. Attended College of Pacific in Stockton, California (Music major)...

Gordon Raye Lockman

Gordon Raye Lockman

Oct 4, 2017

Gordon Raye Lockman, 71, of Clark Fork, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at his home. Gordon was a longtime area resident and was a sawyer and logger.

Randall Black Burns

Randall Black Burns

Oct 4, 2017

Randall Black Burns passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, surrounded by his family due to complications from cancer.   Randall "Randy" Black Burns was born in Archer, ID on September 4, 1937, to Lawrence Earl Burns and Velma Black Burns.  He spent his boy-hood in Archer, ID.  As a young man he moved to Bellflower, CA...

Mark Anthony Woods

Mark Anthony Woods

Oct 4, 2017

Mark Anthony Woods, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.