Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Randolph Earle Rowe
Oct 1, 2025
Randolph E. Rowe, 78, passed away Wednesday October 1st in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private services will be held at a later date.
Lloyd Earl Potter
Sep 28, 2025
Lloyd E. Potter, 82, of Sandpoint, ID, passed away at home on September 28, 2025. Born June 20, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lloyd lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and deep connection. He attended Columbia Basin College in Washington and proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. Lloyd dedicated 30 years to General Telephone/Verizon...
Thomas Lee Ricketts
Sep 24, 2025
Thomas Lee Ricketts, 81, of Sandpoint, ID died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home.
He was born on February 17, 1944 in Aurora, IL to Kenneth and Gladys Ricketts and grew up farming in Oswego, IL. He attended Aurora College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in education.Tom married the love of his life, Eileen Ferguson, in 1972. He taught...
Jose "Gomie" Gabriel Gomez
Sep 20, 2025
Jose Gabriel Gomez, of Sandpoint, ID passed away on September 20th 2025, at age 52.
Jose, known to friends as ‘Gomie,’ was born on September 3, 1973 to Maria and Teodoro Gomez. He grew up with his two older sisters in Pomona, California. While in California, he met the mother of his first four children, Berenice, and together they had Angel,...
William "Bill" Norman Armbruster
Sep 20, 2025
William Norman Armbruster “Bill”, 83, of Careywood, ID passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.
He was born on August 21, 1942 in London, Ontario, Canada to William Armbruster and Florence Schaffer. He lived in Saskatchewan, Canada until age 9 when his family moved to Santa Monica, CA. Bill joined the Marines at age 20 and was honorably discharged in 1967. Before...
Susan Gilwee Comerinsky
Sep 19, 2025
Susan G Gilwee, 92, passed away Friday September 19th in Sandpoint, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Ray Allan Lamb
Sep 15, 2025
On September 15, 2025 Ray Allan Lamb had a very short bout of pancreatic cancer with pneumonia and passed away suddenly with his wife, Cathy, at his side. Ray was 81 at his passing.
Ray was born in Tacoma, WA to Ray E. Lamb and Mary D. (Fattu) Lamb in 1943. Ray graduated Ingraham High School in Seattle, WA. He went...
Delores "Dee" Jane Sommerfeld
Sep 15, 2025
Delores “Dee” Jane Sommerfeld
Delores “Dee” Jane Sommerfeld, 87, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the North Idaho Schneidmiller Hospice House.
Dee was born on October 19, 1937, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Curtis Ezra Williams and Dortha Mae Wilson. She grew up in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where she built a life centered on family, friendship,...
Diane Cheryl Gartrell
Sep 10, 2025
Diane Cheryl (Ekwortzell) Gartrell was born November 1, 1943, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to John and Lillian (Parkins) Ekwortzell. She died unexpectedly on September 10, 2025. She considered herself fortunate to have grown up a “Sandpoint kid” in the 1950s. Starting her education at Lincoln School, Diane developed her lifelong love for learning. She attended Sandpoint High School and was active...
John Davis Russell
Sep 5, 2025
John Davis “Squeeze” Russell, 82 passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho. There will be no public services held per his request. The family will gather at a later date to celebrate his life.
John was born August 11, 1943 to Alexander and Mae Russell/ VanDerPas. He was the 4th of the six “Russell kids” raised on a...
Robert William Easton Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Robert William Easton Jr., 80, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Donna Marie Hartman
Sep 5, 2025
Donna Marie Hartman
December 31st, 1979 - September 5th, 2025
Donna Marie Hartman, 45, passed away Friday, September 5th, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho surrounded by loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held on September 27th at 12pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 607 Schweitzer Cutoff Rd, in Sandpoint Idaho.
Donna was born in...
Rick Dale Bonser
Sep 3, 2025
Rick Dale Bonser, 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Westmond Cemetery.
Rick was a beloved father who loved farming, ranching and volunteering for West Pend Oreille Fire District. He is survived by many family and friends. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
William "Bill" Patterson Mecham
Sep 1, 2025
William “Bill” Patterson Mecham, 90, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Bill was born on January 2, 1935 in Upalco, Utah the son of Ephraim Leslie and Linda Mecham. He grew up in Upalco and Duchesne, Utah going to elementary school. In the 7th grade the family would move to Springfield, Utah. He would graduate from Springfield...
Darrell Adair Rosholt
Sep 1, 2025
Darrell Adair Rosholt, 85, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Born May 11, 1940, to Arthur and Lila Rosholt, Darrell proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1977.
He married JoAnn Buck in 1962, and together they raised two sons, Kenny and Mark, while traveling the world with the Navy. After retiring,...
Kari Lynn Gage
Aug 30, 2025
Kari Lynn Gage, 61, of Sagle, Idaho, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised with a deep appreciation for animals, Kari’s life was filled with compassion and care. She had a lifelong passion for horses and was an active supporter of 4-H, inspiring countless young people with her dedication and love for...
Shannon Lindsay Barber
Aug 29, 2025
We mourn the loss of our beloved Shannon Lindsay Barber. She is survived by her parents, Kathryn and Mathew Maloney, her four younger brothers, Kyle, Parker, Logan and Conor, her five loving children, Hailey, Kody, Shay, Sunny, and Traker, as well as her seven grandchildren, Remington, Everett, Paisley, Jude, Ivie, Harlowe and Sterling: and shared this wonderful, lovely life with...
Bruce Robert Taylor
Aug 27, 2025
Bruce R. Taylor, 74, passed away Wednesday August 27th in Sagle, Idaho.
Bob crossed the bridge this morning, his dog Oso and his many warrior friends came and took him home.
During his life, he walked through fire with steady grace,
A quiet storm, a fierce embrace.
Not for glory, not for fame—
But for love, and honor, and a noble name.
His battles were many,...
Stanley Howard Scott
Aug 26, 2025
Stanley Howard Scott, born April 29, 1950, passed away peacefully August 26, 2025. He was the middle child of Lawrence and Cleona “Scotty & Corky” Scott. Stan was an Army Veteran and one hell of an equipment operator. There was nothing better than a day on the water with his dad and his brother fly fishing or duck hunting. So...
Chari Marie Adkins
Aug 24, 2025
Chari M, Adkins passed away Sunday August 24th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date. Chari was born in Sandpoint, ID to Bud and Alma Fournier.
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