Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Dorothy Jean Smith
Apr 26, 2016
Local well-known artist and lifetime resident, Dorothy Jean Danquist Smith, age 89, passed away at sunrise on April 26, 2016. She fought valiantly and courageously against cancer over a brief two-month period. Funeral services are planned to celebrate Dorothy's life on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry. Dorothy was born on July...
Robert Stanley Cassidy
Apr 25, 2016
Robert Stanley Cassidy, 75, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Wednesday, April 25, 2016. Family services will be held later in Laurel, Montana. Robert was a longtime leather craftsman creating personal boots and working on saddles and all leather accessories.
Patricia "Patty" Kruse
Apr 24, 2016
Patricia Kaye (Connett) Kruse passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the home north of Priest River on Gunsmoke Lane. She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on September 13, 1943 to Pat and Evelyn Connett. Her early childhood years were on a farm south of Sandpoint where she attended a rural two room school house at Careywood, Idaho. Then her...
Carol Glee Mueller
Apr 17, 2016
Carol Glee Mueller, 75, long time Bonner County resident passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho. In honoring Carol’s wishes there will be no service. Carol had many interests, including, politics, both local and state. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and treasures as she made her way through yard sales and thrift stores. Friends jokingly referred to...
George Edwin Towner III
Apr 12, 2016
George Edwin Towner, III, 52, of Sandpoint passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Sandpoint. Private services will be held at a later time.
Jon Douglas Ruffatto
Apr 9, 2016
Captain Jon Douglas Ruffatto, 65, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2016. Jon was born Nov. 15, 1950 In Oakland, CA. His parents were Peter and Jeanne Ruffatto. Jon attended St. Mary’s High School, and after graduation attended college at Berkley. He then attended Kingspoint Maritime Academy in New York for 4 years and graduated at the...
Deane Louise Studebaker
Mar 31, 2016
Deane Louise Studebaker, 99, passed away in Sandpoint on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barry Johnson from the New Song Bible Church officiating. Private family inurnment will take place in Westmond Cemetery. Deane was born on January 6, 1917 in Sandpoint, Idaho...
Donald Paul Campbell
Mar 24, 2016
Donald Paul Campbell, 91, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, March 24, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 9th in the Beardmore Building, 119 Main Street, Priest River, Idaho. Don was born March 8, 1925 in Sandpoint, Idaho the son of Janet and Walter Campbell. He attended local schools and was a...
Richard "Dick" J. Hansen
Mar 20, 2016
Richard J Hansen, “Dick” 86, peacefully passed on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home in Bayview, Idaho surrounded by his loving family and his faithful golden retriever Buddy aka “Old Yeller”. Dick was born on May 29, 1929 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Richard and Mary Hansen. He was an Eagle Scout as a teenager and after graduating from high...
Harry Edward Keifer III
Mar 19, 2016
Harry Edward “Toby” Keifer III Stardate, 3-19-16 On this day Harry Edward Keifer III AKA “Toby” passed into a strange new world. Born onto this planet on Stardate 11-20-1936 to seek out new life civilizations. With love of family and friends he navigated through life adventures which finally led him to Sandpoint, Idaho, “God’s Country” as he said. Preceded by...
Nancy Mae Johnson
Mar 18, 2016
Nancy Mae Johnson was born May 15, 1932 in Dalton, Nebraska and passed away March 18, 2016 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was the only child born to Ted and Betty Englert. Her early years were spent in Nebraska on the family wheat farm. She recalled running through the wheat fields to deliver lunch to her...
Lyle Elvin Evans
Mar 16, 2016
Lyle E. Evans, 91, passed away in Spokane, Washington on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00am, on Saturday, April 9th in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel, with military honors. A reception will follow in the VFW Hall at Pine and Division. Pastor Jon Pomeroy, Sandpoint Church of God will be officiating. Lyle was born August 28, 1924...
Patrick Lon Griffen
Mar 16, 2016
Patrick Lon Griffen, 77, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Patrick is a former horse trainer and served with the US Army in Vietnam.
Leona Judge
Mar 15, 2016
Leona L. Judge, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. Interment will be in Seneacquoteen Cemetery. The Vigil Rosary will be recited at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...
Margaret Adele Locatell
Mar 8, 2016
Margaret Adele Locatell, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date in California. Margaret was born on April 4, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee the daughter of Ellis and Opal Clark. She would attend schools in Southern California. Margaret, who was called Maggie by all her friends, was...
William "Bill" Nelson
Mar 6, 2016
William “Bill” Harry Nelson, 66, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Bill was born on March 22, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois where he grew up and attended local schools. He joined the US Marine Corp on February 29, 1968, serving in Vietnam receiving numerous awards and...
David Edward Story
Mar 5, 2016
David Edward Story was born January 2, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to Glen and Olga Story. He passed away in Bonner General Hospital on March 5, 2016 of a massive stroke and heart attack. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Glenda and his twin brother Robert. Surviving is his wife Dea, sons Marshall, Jerry, David...
Betty Jean Hawkins
Mar 4, 2016
Betty Jean (Bloom) Hawkins, 85, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Thursday. March 10th in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Steve Bradshaw, Cocollala Cowboy Church, officiating and burial in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Betty Jean (Bloom) Hawkins was born the second child of 3 in Shuylar, Nebraska on July 10, 1930 to Percy and...
Velma Irene Lund
Mar 3, 2016
Velma Irene Lund, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Sally Pearce Sloan
Feb 26, 2016
Sally Pearce Sloan, 94, passed away on Friday Feb. 26, 2016 at the Bridge Assisted Living. Private services will be held at a later time. She was adventurous. She and Frank (the love of her life), traveled the world and played Bridge with their many friends. They bought their dream property outside of Medford, Oregon in 1992 and were married...
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