Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

May 10, 2024

Jo Rene Straley, 70, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Sandpoint, Idaho.Private family services will be held at a later date.  A complete obituary will be posted later.

May 9, 2024

Freda Mary Fournier, 99, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Sandpoint, Idaho.A complete obituary will be posted later.  Freda will be interred next to her husband Bill Fournier in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

May 6, 2024

Edward "Ed" J. Galbicka, 73, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday, May 6, 2024.  Ed was born, in San Diego, California, on July 1,1950, the son of Andrew and Mary Galbicka.  He retired, as a fire dispatch supervisor, in San Diego. He moved to Priest River, Idaho  in 2016, with his wife, Stephanie.Family services will be held later in the San...

May 4, 2024

Nancy Christine Blackmore, 77, passed away, in Spirit Lake, Idaho on Saturday,May 4, 2024.   She was born on April 24,1947 in Spokane,Washington, the daughter of Erwin and Jonie Park.  She had lived in Dover, Idaho and was the bookkeeper for a family logging operation.  Survivors include her husband Don Blackmore of Dover.  Family services are pending.  

May 2, 2024

William Howard Seay Sr., 88, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Sandpoint, Idaho.Willy was born in Burlington, Washington in 1935 to Howard and Mae Seay, He was the Oldest son of a Family of 5 children Patricia, Elouise, Jack and Ronald. Willy graduated from Bothell High school in 1953 and joined the United States Navy. During his service...

May 2, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Clayton Albert Kreiger passed peacefully at home on May 2nd, 2024. Born in Cave Junction, OR on December 23rd, 1944, Clayton was the only child of the union of Clayton Ray Kreiger and his wife Vivian Garrison. He lost both of his parents at a young age, and spent his adolescent years...

Apr 26, 2024

Dorothy M. BrodishOn April 26, 2024, Dorothy M. Brodish went home to be with the Lord. She was in Idaho with her youngest daughter by her side, holding her hand as she tightened her grip, seemingly to say goodbye. Her other two living children were on the phone, where they were able to pray as she peacefully passed.Dorothy lived a...

Apr 22, 2024

Joseph Emanual Oswald, 79, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.A complete obituary will be posted later.

Apr 21, 2024

Gerald Wallace Ward, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Kootenai, Idaho.A complete obituary will be posted later.

Apr 13, 2024

Della Nordgaarden, 97, passed away on April 13, 2024, at her home in Priest River, Idaho. She will be laid to rest on April 27th at 11:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sandpoint. She was born on February 9, 1927, in Ophiem, Montana to Benjamin and Nina Hull. She moved to and lived in Sandpoint for the majority of her...

Apr 12, 2024

Stephen Gregg Buhl, 61, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home in Laclede, Idaho.  He was born on June 20, 1962 in Seattle, Washington.Survived by his wife Anita Buhl. His daughter Rachelle Buhl (Grandson Jacob Buhl), Son Timothy Buhl (Regan Johnson) & twin granddaughters Charlotte and Juniper Buhl. Forever in our hearts. Will be greatly missed and...

Apr 12, 2024

Fay Emory Howrey Jr., 84, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.Fay was born on March 25, 1940 in Denver, Colorado the son of Fay and Anna Howrey.  He was the youngest of six children.  He enlisted in the US Navy in 1958.  While stationed on Treasure Island in San Francisco he would meet...

Apr 9, 2024

Michael Jay Williams, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho.  He was born December 23, 1952 to Ralph and Florence Williams in Fairbanks, Yukon Territories.  Michael graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1971.  He married Marceen Hawkins September 8, 1973 in Sandpoint, Idaho.  Michael worked as a fuel delivery driver and manager at the Northwest...

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Apr 3, 2024

Gary Franklin Britton passed away on April 3, 2024 and now rests in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gary was a blessed saint and follower of Jesus. He was a member and active in the music ministry at Southside Community Church where he masterfully played guitar with the choir. Gary, son of Franklin Britton and...

Apr 3, 2024

Bernard “Steve” Rammler passed away at home on April 3rd, 2024, following a two-year-long battle with colon cancer.Born in Kellogg, Idaho, Steve’s family moved to the Seattle area when he was a child. After graduating from Mountlake Terrace High School and serving a tour in the Navy, Steve met his future wife, Linda, at his homecoming party. They were married...

Apr 1, 2024

Doug was loving, caring, courteous, gracious and thoughtful.  He spend years rock climbing with his father and was so proficient that he followed last on the climb up to help and stragglers and first on the climb down to lead the way.He was married to Cindy for almost 35 years.  She died of breast cancer which in now curable.  They...

Apr 1, 2024

On Monday, April 1, 2024 Joseph C. Palisano of Sagle, Idaho, formerly of Lockport, NY entered into rest at the age of 63, after a short illness.Joseph was born to Charles and Elizabeth (Liskoff) Palisano on March 7, 1961 in Lockport, NY.  His travels took him to many countries around the world during his 24 years of employment with United...

Mar 27, 2024

Kathleen Sue Dorn, 71, passed away on March 27, 2024 at her home in Athol, Idaho.Private family services will be held at a later date.