Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Valerie "Val" Syth

Valerie "Val" Syth

Oct 3, 2017

Valerie Susan “Val” McDowell Syth, 47, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Val was born August 11, 1970 in Sandpoint the daughter of Margie and Pat McDowell. She attended Sandpoint Schools; later getting her GED. Valerie married Jack Campbell and to this union she had one daughter Samantha. She later divorced and married Wade...

Louise Christina Terry

Louise Christina Terry

Sep 29, 2017

Louise Christina Terry, 94, of Sagle, Idaho passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at Life Care of Sandpoint. Memorial services will be conducted 10am, Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Sandpoint Church of Christ, 1331 Cedar Street, with a potluck following the service. Inurnment will take place at a later time in the Westmond Cemetery. Louise was born August...

Joan Elaine McNeil

Joan Elaine McNeil

Sep 29, 2017

Joan Elaine McNeil, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2017 in Spokane, Washington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Heinsen officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park following the service with lunch back at the church. Visitation hours will be from 2:00...

Nadine Alice Steele

Nadine Alice Steele

Sep 24, 2017

Nadine Alice Steele, 93, passed away on Sunday, September, 23, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. A complete obituary will be posted later.

William George Blacketer

William George Blacketer

Sep 23, 2017

William George Blacketer, beloved husband, father and best friend, passed away at home September 23, 2017 in Heron, Montana. William was born January 2, 1934 in Sturgis, South Dakota. He lived a full life, having served in the navy 4 years followed by 4 years in the Air Force. He held many jobs all ending with retirement from Alaska's department...

Karry Jenny Lensing

Karry Jenny Lensing

Sep 23, 2017

Karry Jenny Lensing, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her home in Sagle, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Barron Curtis McDonald

Barron Curtis McDonald

Sep 19, 2017

Barron “Barry” Curtis McDonald, 57, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2017 in his home in Sagle, ID. Born October 13, 1959 in Eureka California to Roger McDonald and Nancy (Barden) Boswell. Barron was raised in the Spokane Washington area and loved to frequent Northern Idaho with family and friends where he eventually settled down. Barron was a peaceful and...

Mirissa Monica Serrano

Mirissa Monica Serrano

Sep 15, 2017

Mirissa Monica Serrano, 27, passed away in Sept. of 2017 in Lakeview, Idaho.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for Mirissa.

Glenda A McKinney

Glenda A McKinney

Sep 13, 2017

Glenda Amy McKinney, 78, passed away in Toppenish, Washington on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am (Montana time) Thursday, September 21st in the Heron Community Church; Heron, Montana. Interment will follow in the Heron Cemetery. Pastor Irene Anderson, New Life Fellowship, Thompson Falls, Montana will be officiating. Calling hours will from 2:00pm until 5:00pm, Wednesday,...

Lila Mae Osborn

Lila Mae Osborn

Sep 7, 2017

Lila Mae Osborn, 77, died on Thursday September 7, 2017 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho after a long battle with cancer. There will be a vigil /rosary service at St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday Sept. 14, 2017 at 7:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday Sept. 15, 2017, at 11:00am, in St Joseph’s Catholic...

Marion Elizabeth Holland

Marion Elizabeth Holland

Sep 3, 2017

Marion (Bunny) Elizabeth Holland died on Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho, There will be a rosary service at St. Joseph’s Catholic at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Friday, September 8, 2017 with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. Interment will take...

Mable Phyllis Schilling

Mable Phyllis Schilling

Sep 3, 2017

Mable Phyllis Schilling, 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept 3, 2017 in Sandpoint. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Pack River Cemetery with Pastor Ken Smith of the First Baptist Church officiating. A celebration of life will be after the service at the Sandpoint City Beach. Mable was born, in Sandpoint, Idaho...

Janet Anne Briels

Janet Anne Briels

Sep 2, 2017

Janet Ann Briels, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Loretta Jean "Hunt" Hamilton

Loretta Jean "Hunt" Hamilton

Sep 2, 2017

Loretta Hamilton, 89, passed away 2 September 2017 in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was born 26 October 1927 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was one of 13 children born to Ralph H. Hunt and Carrie Ellen “Timblin” Hunt. She attended schools in Bonner County, graduating the 8th grade at the old North Star School, on Upper Pack River, and graduating from Sandpoint...

Brett Bankson

Brett Bankson

Sep 1, 2017

Brett Bankson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday September 1st at San Francisco General Hospital emergency room of an overwhelming systemic infection. He was born on March 3rd, 1982 in Sandpoint Idaho and grew up in the family home on Upper Pack River Road. He attended public and Waldorf schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 2000. After attending ITT...

Kay Betty Stiers

Kay Betty Stiers

Sep 1, 2017

Kay Betty Stiers, 83, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Kay was a retired special education teacher for the public schools.

Linda Kay Bisnett

Linda Kay Bisnett

Aug 28, 2017

Linda Kay Bisnett, 71, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at her home in Noxon, Montana. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Donna Mae Knapp

Donna Mae Knapp

Aug 26, 2017

Donna Mae Knapp, 87, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home in Clark Fork, Idaho. A complete obituary will be published later in the Bonner County Daily Bee.

Harry Wayne Hamilton

Harry Wayne Hamilton

Aug 25, 2017

Harry Wayne Hamilton, 77, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Christine Marie McIntosh

Christine Marie McIntosh

Aug 23, 2017

Christine Marie McIntosh, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho. A complete obituary will be published later in the Bonner County Daily Bee.