Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Sharon Anne Bopp
Feb 14, 2025
Sharon Anne Bopp passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, following complications from a short-term illness. At 86, Sharon remained vibrant with a great sense of humor and interest in many things.
Sharon was born on January 14, 1939, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Catherine (Eckman) and Clair Carlson. Tragically, Clair contracted tuberculosis and died shortly after Sharon’s...
Dorothy Jean Kovalchuk
Jul 13, 2025
Dorothy Jeanne Kovalchuk (Serventi), 97 of Sandpoint Idaho
Born- October 31, 1927, Tarentum Pennsylvania
Died- July 13, 2025, Sandpoint Idaho
The only child of Geno Serventi and Jean Serventi (Anderson).
Originally from Monessen, Pennsylvania, Dorothy Graduated from Monessen High School in 1945, while in school she sang in the school’s operettas and for many local events. She was known for her beautiful soprano voice...
Lillian Claire Andwood
Jul 6, 2025
Lillian Claire Andwood (née Didwell), 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho surrounded by her family.
The Vigil/Rosary will be said at 7:00 pm, Monday, July 7, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father...
George Earle Searle Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
George Earl Searle Jr., 82, passed away on June 28, 2025 at his home in Careywood, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Joseph Gregory Lapham
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Gregory Lapham passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Seattle, Washington, he lived a full and vibrant life, dedicated to his family, country, and the Sandpoint community. Joe pursued his many passions with hard work, humility, and a sense of humor.
Joe shared an extraordinary 70-year marriage...
Scott Kelly Allen
Jun 24, 2025
Scott was born on 21 November 1962 in St. Maries, Idaho, the son of Gerald Allen and Donna Allen (Hochrein).
Scott especially loved riding his motorcycle, bronco riding, and fishing.
My favorite memory of Scott was his ability always to take life’s twists and turns with a laugh.
Those who remain to cherish Scott’s memory are his children, Kelly and Axston Allen; his...
Loris Jeanette Michael
Jun 22, 2025
The world forever changed on August 21, 1940, when Loris Jeanette Michael entered it on a kitchen table in Ansley, Nebraska and changed again on June 22, 2025, when Loris made her exit. Growing up in North Platte, Nebraska, as the second of six children, Loris nurtured a deeply-connected group of friends lovingly and jokingly known as “The Floozies.” “Lor-ass”...
Harald Bergen
Jun 21, 2025
With deepest sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our beloved son, brother, and nephew, grandson and friend Harald Bergen, who passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 16. He left this world surrounded by the beauty of nature—a place that brought him peace, comfort, and joy.
Born on October 4, 2008, Harald was a bright, curious, and...
Duane Billy Syth
Jun 20, 2025
Duane Billy Syth passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of his own home on the evening of June 20th, 2025.
Duane was born in Spencer, Wisconsin in September of 1932. His family made their way to Heron, Montana in his early childhood, then onto Bonners Ferry where he met his sweetheart, Norma Jean. He quickly took her to...
Bob Harold Aavedal
Jun 16, 2025
Bob Aavedal, 87, the face and heart of the Alpine Shop, died June 16 at home in Sandpoint.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the First Lutheran Church 526 S Olive Ave, Sandpoint, ID with Pastor Duane Fister officiating.
Bob was born Jan. 29, 1938, on his family farm in Naples, Idaho to George and...
Jeffrey Scott McLean
Jun 15, 2025
Jeffrey Scott McLean, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Jeff is the former broadcaster for the Sandpoint radio station.
Michael Louis Hammersberg
Jun 13, 2025
Michael Louis Hammersberg, 72, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Butte, Montana.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Michael was the owner and operator of the Image Maker in Sandpoint. Burial will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Louis Albert Wintzer
Jun 12, 2025
Louis "Louie" Albert Wintzer, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Louie was a veteran of the Vietnam war serving with the Marines.
Gene Burke Glazier
Jun 11, 2025
Gene Glazier, 94, of Laclede, Idaho, passed away on June 11, 2025, surrounded by family.
Gene was born on September 15, 1930, in Winnett, Montana, to parents Gladys and Albert
Glazier. They moved to Idaho in 1938 and his family settled in Laclede.
He met his wife of 52 years, Betty, in Spokane after he was discharged from the Air Force. They married...
Lynn Marie Fitzpatrick
Jun 8, 2025
Lynn Fitzpatrick, beloved mother, daughter, big sister and friend, passed away on June 8, 2025, from injuries received in a fire at her home in Coeur d’Alene, ID. She was 71.
Lynn was born March 2, 1954, in Sandpoint to Jerry and Charlene Fitzpatrick.
After graduation from Sandpoint High School, she attended Kinman Business School in Spokane, Wash. Following her graduation from...
Bonnie Naomi Mitchell
Jun 6, 2025
Bonnie Naomi LaVon Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Colfax, Washington on May 4, 1943, Bonnie brought warmth, determination, and love into the lives of everyone she knew.
She was the cherished daughter of C.V. and Maude Strohm. Bonnie grew up with deep Idaho roots and...
Janet Elaine Groat
Jun 5, 2025
Janet Elaine Groat (Stines), 78, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her family, including her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jan courageously battled cancer for about 2 years.
Jan was born to Lonnie and Elaine Stines, both of Boise, Idaho, December 15, 1948. She grew up in Boise, with her sisters, Linda Hamel and Lonna McDonald...
Phyllis Mae Staats
Jun 4, 2025
Phyllis Staats, 80, of Sagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by love at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.
Born on March 29, 1945, in Nampa, Idaho, Phyllis Mae Dibben grew up deeply rooted in Idaho’s beauty.
Phyllis met her middle school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Staats. The two married in 1962, beginning a journey filled with love,...
Belva Mae Pierce
Jun 1, 2025
Belva passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at her home with family beside her. She was born January 11, 1940 in Kootenai, Idaho to Clarence and Lillian Linscott. Kootenai is where she was raised with her siblings Yvonne, Betty, and Robert. Belva was surrounded by generations of family and life long friends. Many of which she continued to...
Glenda Mae Bailey
May 31, 2025
Glenda Mae Bailey, 73, Sagle, Idaho Went to be with her Lord and Savior May 31st, 2025, at her home with family.
She was born August 14, 1951 in Spokane, Washington to Byron E.Russell and Joyce Whetsler Russell. At an early age she moved with her family to Clarkston, Washington. She attended all 12 years of school and graduated from Clarkston...
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