Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Casey George Alarcon
Aug 11, 2015
Casey George Alarcon, beloved son of Jeff and Jeri Alarcon, went home to be with Jesus on Aug. 11, 2015. He was born Dec. 19, 1980. Casey was the big brother to Jon Alarcon and chosen sister, Harmony Lajko. He was raised on the Elmira Mountain in Idaho and was a lover of the mountains and of outdoor adventure. Casey...
Joanne Suzette Lanigan
Aug 10, 2015
Joanne Lanigan passed from this life July 29, 2015 in Sandpoint, Idaho on her 60th birthday. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, August 27 at 4 p.m. in the Healing Garden at Bonner General Health. Joanne Suzette Lanigan was born July 29, 1955 to Phillip J. and Balbina "Belle" Lanigan, her father's 41st birthday gift. She grew...
Blaine B. Wilckens
Aug 5, 2015
Blaine B Wilckens, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blaine was born on August 14, 1926 in Warrensburg, Missouri the son of Arthur and Nellie Wilckens. Blaine’s father was a farmer and the family moved around at a young age. He...
Hazel Alice Robertson
Aug 5, 2015
Hazel Alice Robertson, 98, of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 at Valley Vista Assisted Living. Graveside services will be conducted in Rose Hill Memorial Park in California.
Darleen Francis Macek
Aug 4, 2015
Darleen Francis (Weber) Macek of Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, ID passed away peacefully on August 4, 2015. She was surrounded by her seven children at her son’s home in Coeur d’Alene. Darleen was born February 14, 1923 in Stuart, Nebraska the oldest of the four children of Frank and Bernadette Weber. She spent her elementary and secondary school years in...
Philip Forrester Kopcke
Aug 3, 2015
Philip Forrester Kopcke 77, passed away at his home on Aug. 3, 2015. A memorial gathering for Philip will be held in the fall.
Donna Charlene Hefner
Aug 2, 2015
Donna Charlene Hefner passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at her home. The Lord took her home where she joins her husband Bill of 65 years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother of 6 and cherished grandmother and great grandmother to countless grandchildren. She touched the hearts of all who knew her. She will be missed but never...
Forrest Morton Bird, M.D.,Ph.D.,Sc.D., D.S.
Aug 2, 2015
An aviator, innovator, entrepreneur, scientist, professor, physician, veteran, and renaissance man, Dr. Forrest Morton Bird took his final flight on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at his home overlooking the airstrip on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille in Sagle, Idaho, with his family by his side. Forrest Morton Bird, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D., D.S., was born on June 9, 1921, to Morton and...
Deanna Jane Johnston
Aug 1, 2015
Deanna Jane Johnston, 72, of Coeur d’ Alene passed away on July 23, 2015 in Hospice House of North Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later time. She was born March 16, 1943 in Louisiana, Missouri the daughter of William and Mamie Ewing. She was raised and attended schools in Missouri and Illinois. She married Donald L....
Kenneth H. Coulston
Jul 31, 2015
Kenneth H. “Kenny” Coulston, 89, passed away quietly, in Sandpoint, on Friday July 31, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at the First Christian Church in Sandpoint, with Pastor Tony Nelson, officiating. Kenny was born July 11, 1926 in Sandpoint, Idaho at the family home to Clarence (Coley) and Ada (Bracy) Coulston. His entire...
Jeffrey Dean Dorsett
Jul 31, 2015
Jeffrey Dean Dorsett, 59, of Sandpoint passed away suddenly on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Bonner General Hospital.
Mary Joyce Walter
Jul 30, 2015
Mary Joyce Walter, 81, of Kootenai passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hearthstone Village. Private family services will be held at a later time.
Helen Louise Ketchum
Jul 29, 2015
Helen was born on July 10, 1925 in South Pasadena, California to Bennie and Hope Furlow. She married Donald Ketchum, also of South Pasadena, and moved to Ontario, California and later to Upland California where Helen and Don raised their four children. When her children were young, Helen was active as a Cub Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, and Superintendent...
Jacqualyn Shirley Decker
Jul 26, 2015
Jacqualyn Shirley Decker, 44, of Sandpoint passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Jacqualyn was a long time area cook in restaurants.
Barbara Hicks
Jul 25, 2015
Barbara Hicks, 94, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Pinecrest Memorial Park. A complete obituary will be posted later.
Tony Bill Tate
Jul 24, 2015
Tony Bill Tate of Sagle, Idaho passed away on July 24, 2015 at the age of fifty eight, at North Idaho Hospice House in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. He courageously battled cancer for many years. Tony inspired all who knew him with his determination and positive outlook. He never lost his sense of humor throughout his battle. Tony was born on...
Joan Bernice "Jo" Robbins
Jul 24, 2015
Joan “Jo” Hawkins-Robbins, 76 Born Joan Bernice Heyne on June 11, 1939 in Dixon, MT. She went on to collect the last names: Hawkins, Holm and Robbins. Clearly attractive to the fellas! Like bees to honey they were drawn to her cute figure, winning smile and rah, rah cheerleader personality. Local Sandpoint boy Will Hawkins was the first suitor who...
David A Selle
Jul 21, 2015
David A. Selle, 74, passed away at his West Richland home, July 21, 2015. Dave was born January 25, 1941 to Belva G. Cramer and Frank H. Selle in Sandpoint, Idaho. He attended grades 1 through 12 in Sandpoint. He loved growing up in Sandpoint, playing on the beach and swimming in Lake Pend Oreille. Dave held his first job...
Bessie Geraldine Graves
Jul 16, 2015
Bessie H. “Jerri” Graves, 79, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on July 16, 2015. Jerri was born March 17, 1936 in Turkey, Texas. She grew up in Portales, New Mexico the oldest of five children, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband...
Norma Gayle Abell
Jul 13, 2015
Norma Gayle Abell went home peacefully to be with her Lord on July 13th, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be conducted 1:30 Friday, July 24, 2015 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel in Sandpoint, Idaho. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Norma was born on Nov. 21, 1948 to LeRoy and Esther Wright in Stockton, CA. She grew...
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