Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Benjamin Joseph Cook

Benjamin Joseph Cook

Apr 22, 2026

Benjamin J. Cook, 33, passed away Wednesday April 22nd in Bonners Ferry, Idaho surrounded by his loving family.  A complete obituary including services will be posted at a later date.

Julie Dawn Berreth

Julie Dawn Berreth

Apr 16, 2026

Julie, D. Berreth, 56, passed away Thursday April 16th in Sandpoint, Idaho.  A complete obituary announcing services will be published at a later date.

Donald Leroy Northway

Donald Leroy Northway

Apr 14, 2026

Donald, L. Northway 91, passed away Tuesday April 14th, in Sagle, Idaho.  Services will be announced at a later date.

Patsy Jane Immel

Patsy Jane Immel

Apr 13, 2026

Patsy Jane Immel entered her heavenly home on April 13, 2026, in Sandpoint, Idaho after declining from the effects of long-term dementia.

She was born to Jim and Jeanette Christensen on January 29, 1947, in Denver, Colorado and was the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Wheatridge High School in 1965 and married David Immel in 1968. They worked in...

Larry Lee Schranck

Larry Lee Schranck

Apr 13, 2026

Larry Lee Schranck, 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 30, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota. He was the only child of Lawrence and Wilhelmina Schranck.

After graduating from high school, Larry joined the Navy, where he enjoyed seeing the world on his ship, the USS MacKenzie.

Larry married his “beautiful...

Sharon "Tony" Martin

Sharon "Tony" Martin

Apr 11, 2026

Sharon “Tony” Martin, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Tony was born on March 24, 1940 in Shelby, Montana. She would attend local schools in Montana and graduate from high school in Billings, Montana. She would marry Tim Martin and they would locate to the Sandpoint area.

She is survived by her husband Tim Martin, her children...

Betty Josephine Hopkins

Betty Josephine Hopkins

Apr 7, 2026

Betty Hopkins 85 passed away Tuesday April 7th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family. Betty was Born Oct. 19th, 1940, in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she lived the majority of her life. Betty loved gardening, canning, embroidering and collecting rocks. Daughter of Robert and Ida Shaw. Robert Shaw passed away, Ida married Floyd McNeil who then adopted her.  Betty Married Richard Martin. They...

John Robert Weisz

John Robert Weisz

Apr 5, 2026

John Weisz passed away April 5th, 2026 at the age of 92.

He was born to John and Magdalena Weisz in 1934, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He attended Kootenai Grade School and graduated from Sandpoint High School. John proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962. Following his military service, he built a career in construction as...

Lawrence "Larry" Richard Smith

Lawrence "Larry" Richard Smith

Apr 5, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Smith passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and community.

Larry was born on December 20, 1936, to Marian and Lawrence Smith at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, California. He was raised in Santa Ana, California, where he attended Mater Dei High...

Morris Lee Wills

Morris Lee Wills

Apr 3, 2026

Morris Lee Wills, affectionately known as “Morrie,” passed away peacefully in his home on April 3, 2026, at the age of 91.

Morrie was born on November 3, 1934, in Modesto, California, to John Morris Wills Jr. and Isla Lilly Pinckard Wills. He grew up on a ranch alongside his two older sisters, developing a love for adventure, hard work, and...

Melvin Earl Brewer

Melvin Earl Brewer

Apr 3, 2026

Melvin Earl Brewer, 86, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Family graveside services will be held at a later date.

Thomas "Tom" A Manor III

Thomas "Tom" A Manor III

Mar 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Thomas (Tom) Manor January 18, 1945 – March 30, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Manor, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 81.

Tom was born in Los Angeles, California, to Merle and Bonnie Manor, joining...

Charles Porter Case III

Charles Porter Case III

Mar 29, 2026

Charles Porter Case III, 82, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at his home in Hope, Idaho, surrounded by the mountain landscape and wildlife he loved.

Charlie Case was born on March 18, 1944, in Westfield, New Jersey, to Charles P. Case Jr. and Evelyn Boger Case. Given his father’s career as an industrial engineer, Charlie spent his early years...

Patrick Allan Broehl

Patrick Allan Broehl

Mar 21, 2026

Patrick Allan Broehl, 73, beloved husband, father and friend known as Papa Pat to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 21,2026 in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by his loved ones. 

He was born June 18th, 1952 in Newman Lake, Washington to Robert Dale Broehl and Evelyn May Broehl, the youngest of 5 siblings. Growing up, he lived...

William "Bill" Ernest Simm

William "Bill" Ernest Simm

Mar 19, 2026

William E Simm went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2026 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Bill died at home with his family at his side. His wife of 50 years, Kendell Simm and his daughters— his pearls of great price, Angela and Megan Simm.

Bill was kind, funny and the perfect girl dad. Sharing the love...

Mark Michael Minzak

Mark Michael Minzak

Mar 17, 2026

Mark M. Minzak, 68, passed away Tuesday March 17th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Family services will be held at a later date.

Charles Francis Gladish

Charles Francis Gladish

Mar 6, 2026

Charles Francis Gladish passed away March 6 at the age of 90. He was born on October 16, 1935 to Oscar E. and Janet Gladish of Pullman, Washington. He is survived by his devoted wife Sonia, daughters Jennifer Foster (Rick) and Leslie Taylor (Rick), granddaughters Kelsey Anderson (Sam), Sarah Hawkins (Coleman), and Tenille Steranka (Jordan), and grandson Joshua Foster, along...

James Moore Durfee

James Moore Durfee

Mar 6, 2026

James Moore Durfee, 96, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away March 6, 2026 at the Life Care Center in Sandpoint.

Jim was born October 29, 1929 in Mitchell, Nebraska to Andrew Loyd and Ethel (Moore) Durfee. He graduated from Mitchell High School before launching himself into a long and successful career in sales. Jim worked his way up to sales manager at...

Alvin Peter Kluver

Alvin Peter Kluver

Mar 6, 2026

Alvin Peter Kluver passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 96. Born in Volborg, Montana on February 16, 1930 to Markus and Meta Kluver.

Viewing for family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at...

Michael Franklin Hammer

Michael Franklin Hammer

Mar 3, 2026

Michael F. Hammer, 66, passed away Tuesday March, 3, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.  Private family services will be held at a later date.