Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Janice Marie Gibbs
Jan 10, 2026
Janice Marie Gibbs, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services will be held and burial will take place in Westmond Cemetery.
Vivian Lorraine Olson
Jan 7, 2026
Vivian (Babe) Lorraine Walson Olson passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 with her husband Wesley Olson and daughter Debra by her side. She was born on November 28, 1933 in Lusk, Wyoming. Her father, Chester Walson, moved the family to Dover, Idaho in 1934.
Vivian married Wesly Olson in 1957 and they raised 5 children: Jim (Sherry) Olson, Hayden Lake,...
Ollie Marie Staloch
Jan 4, 2026
After a full life of love, stories, and service, Ollie Marie went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2026.
Ollie was born on June 19, 1934, in Moravia, Idaho, to Ben and Minnie Perry. From the very beginning, her life was rooted in faith, family, and a deep appreciation for God’s creation.
Ollie found great joy in the outdoors—camping,...
Jeanne Marie Dreisbach
Jan 4, 2026
Jeanne Marie Dreisbach, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home in Hope, Idaho.
Services will be at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church and burial will take place in the Hope Cemetery. A complete obituary will be posted later.
Lois Ann Chapin
Dec 30, 2025
Lois Chapin passed away December 30th, 2025, at the age of 86. "Heaven just got a little sweeter.”
Lois was born on July 19, 1939, up Blacktail Road in Cocolalla to Marvin and Alberta (Terrell) Johnson. As a child she grew up on the family farm in Cocolalla, attending the Cocolalla school on the loop road and high school in Sandpoint....
Karen Louise Sluyter
Dec 29, 2025
Karen Louise Sluyter, 68, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Karen will be laid to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Richard Wayne Porter
Dec 28, 2025
Richard, W. Porter, 83 passed away Sunday December 28th, 2025 in Sagle, Idaho.
James Allan Penberth
Dec 28, 2025
James, A. Penberth, 63, passed away on Sunday December 28th, in Sandpoint, ID.
Novella June Killian
Dec 27, 2025
Novella June Killian, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Services are pending in Medford, Oregon.
Harold Dee McMasters
Dec 20, 2025
Harold Dee McMasters, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20th, 2025.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Margaret Velma McMasters and Wayne Owen McMasters, as well as his brothers Alan and Dale.
He is survived by his children Lisa Morgan, Tracy Bane, Dale Bell, Daniel Bell, and David Bell, his grandchildren Kamryn McMasters, Haley Morgan, Mary Beal,...
Stephen Theodore Wilkosz
Dec 19, 2025
Stephen Theodore Wilkosz, 94, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Stephen was born November 22, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota to Agnes Constance Wilkosz and Steve Frank Wilkosz. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 and then attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth before transferring to Michigan Technological University where he graduated in electrical engineering in 1954.
After college,...
Stanley Joseph Kwake
Dec 11, 2025
Stanley Joseph Kwake passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 81.
Stan was born on October 11, 1944, and grew up with a strong work ethic and independent spirit that stayed with him throughout his life. He graduated from Yucaipa High School and went on to build a life defined by hard work, determination, and entrepreneurship. Always an...
Tracy Leigh Mitchell
Dec 8, 2025
Tracy Leigh Scott Mitchell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and all who knew her.
Tracy is survived by her children, Shantel Mitchell and Misty Howard; her siblings, Crystal Hill, Janette Jerauld, Denice Duncan, and Sheldon Scott; and her beloved grandchildren.
Tracy was a kind and...
Debra Rachel Brown
Dec 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and many tears that we, the Brown family wish to inform you of our beloved mother's passing on December 6th, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones at home when she passed early in the morning, looking out on her favorite view. Debra Rachel Brown (Richardson), 69, of Sandpoint, Idaho was born in Fullerton, California...
Shannon LaRae Vaughn
Dec 4, 2025
Shannon LaRae Vaughn (Haeder mn) age 52, of Priest River, Idaho, born June 17, 1973 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, was the first child of Sheryl Ann Lutz (Miller mn) and Kenneth Bruce Haeder, passed very peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the late evening of December 4, 2025 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho at the Schneidmiller Hospice,...
Andrei Ungureanu
Dec 3, 2025
Andrei Ungureanu, 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home in Priest River, ID.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Dale Orville Tutje
Dec 1, 2025
Rev. Dale Tutje, 98, of Sandpoint, ID, formerly of Urbana & Champaign, IL passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025 with his daughters at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Roger Duane Pendergrass
Nov 30, 2025
Roger D, Pendergrass, 75, passed away Sunday November 30th, in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Marian Lee Brown
Nov 29, 2025
Marian L, Brown, 95, passed away Saturday November 29th in Sandpoint, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Rebecca Ann Jones
Nov 28, 2025
Rebecca Ann Jones, 90, passed away on November 28, 2025 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services will be held,
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