Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Larry Lee Schranck
Apr 13, 2026
Larry Lee Schranck, 86, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his home in Sagle, Idaho.
Private family services will be held. A complete obituary will be posted later.
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
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
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
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...
Lawrence Richard Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Lawrence Richard Smith, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his home in Sagle, Idaho.
A complete obituary announcing services will be posted later.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Cyrus Lee Salmon Gayer
Mar 3, 2026
Cyrus L. Gayer, 18, passed away Tuesday March 3rd in Sandpoint, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Sandra Michelle Stone
Mar 2, 2026
Sandra M. Stone, 58, passed away Monday March 2nd in Carywood, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Duane Karl Jensen
Feb 28, 2026
Duane K. Jensen, 70, passed away Saturday February 28th in Heron, Montana. Family services will be held at a later date. Duane had worked as a Logging truck driver for many years before retirement.
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