Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Frankie "Blackie" Goforth

Frankie "Blackie" Goforth

Jun 24, 2014

Franklin D. “Blackie” Goforth passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at his home in Noxon, Montana. He was born in Egnar, Colorado in 1936, the son of Eva Sunshine and Houston Archie Goforth. He was preceded in death by his mother, his paternal father his brother Kenneth, and his dad Frank Kardokus. He married Nora Marie Fisher in Sandpoint...

Sonja Jo Knight

Sonja Jo Knight

Jun 15, 2014

Sonja Jo Knight, 76, passed away on Sunday june 15, 2014 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Sonja moved to Sandpoint in 1974. She loved her animals and to play bingo.

Jeanette Marie Bass

Jeanette Marie Bass

Jun 15, 2014

Jeanette Marie Bass, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Jeanette moved to Sandpoint to be with family and will be buried next to her husband in Blue River. Oregon.

Edward J "Ed" Solce

Edward J "Ed" Solce

Jun 12, 2014

Edward Joseph Solce, 90, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Thursday, June 12, 2014. The Mass of Christian Burial will in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clark Fork, Idaho at 11:00am, Thursday, June 19, 2014. Father Bob Lilly, Heron, Montana will be officiating. A potluck reception will follow in the Clark Fork Senior Center. Edward was born on February 8,...

Sean Aaron McConnell-Higgins

Sean Aaron McConnell-Higgins

Jun 9, 2014

Sean McConnell-Higgins, 29, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sagle on Monday, June 9th. The third of three children born to Gerald Higgins and Marvelee McConnell Higgins, while they were living in Laufeld, West Germany, Sean was adventurous from the start. At 3 weeks old he accompanied his Mom and Aunt to the Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria and enjoyed...

Dorothy Eleanore Ackerman

Dorothy Eleanore Ackerman

Jun 9, 2014

Our wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, grandma and friend. Dorothy came to us as the second child of Clair and Harriett (Drake) Darrow on November 28, 1918 in Atlantic, Iowa. She married Roland E. Ackerman on May 4, 1937 in Griswold, Iowa. Here is to the woman whose warmth, wisdom and humor have earned her the respect of her friends...

Josephine Charlotte Saunders

Josephine Charlotte Saunders

Jun 7, 2014

Josephine Jeffers Saunders age 94 Josephine peacefully passed away in the early morning of June 7, 2014 at Luther Park in Sandpoint, ID. Jo, as she preferred, was born in Ephrata, WA July 25, 1919 to Clyde Garfield Jeffers and Ruth (Nye) Jeffers. She graduated from Ephrata High school and attended both Western Washington College and the University of Washington...

Naomi Allen Carnegie

Naomi Allen Carnegie

Jun 5, 2014

Naomi Allen Carnegie, 97, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho. A complete obituary for the long time Sandpoint resident will be posted later.

Lyoid Arnold Diehl

Lyoid Arnold Diehl

Jun 5, 2014

Lyoid Arnold Deihl, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Lyoid lived in Priest River for many years before moving to Sandpoint. He was a veteran of the US Army

Charles Darrel Corliss

Charles Darrel Corliss

Jun 3, 2014

Chuck was a special surprise to Ray and Phyllis Corliss. They were 46 and 48 on October 25th, 1956, when he joined their family in Springfield, IL. The old farmhouse was already filled with muddy boots, overalls, plaid skirts, and teased hair, as their three sons and two daughters were nearly grown. But big loving families always have room for...

Mathilde "Tillie" Solce

Mathilde "Tillie" Solce

May 30, 2014

Mathilde O. “Tillie” Solce, 87, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Friday, May 30 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 7th, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clark Fork, Idaho. Tillie was born in Doebrok, Germany on September 10, 1926 the daughter of Herman and Maria Obermeyer. She started school in Germany after her...

Jane "Janie" Van Stone

Jane "Janie" Van Stone

May 29, 2014

Meryle Jane (Janie) Van Stone died peacefully at the age of 96 on May 29, 2014 of natural causes with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents August and Anna Rojan and seven brothers and sisters, her husband Chester E.(Chet) Van Stone, her sons, Alan and Mark Van Stone and her grandson Jason Van...

Gilman "Gil" Francis Gibbs

Gilman "Gil" Francis Gibbs

May 28, 2014

Gilman Francis “Gil” Gibbs, 84, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in Sandpoint. Memorial services will be conducted 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel with Dale Coffelt, officiating. Inurnment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Gil was born May 23, 1930 in Wilmot, NH the son of Gilman and Doris Brunt Gibbs....

Dustin David Bloom

Dustin David Bloom

May 27, 2014

Dustin (Dusty) David Bloom, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Dusty was born to Denver and Mary Bloom in Sandpoint, Idaho. He has resided in the area his entire life. He attended Kootenai and Northside Elementary Schools, Stidwell Jr. High and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1970. Dusty spent much of...

William "Duane" Fitzpatrick

William "Duane" Fitzpatrick

May 26, 2014

William “Duane” Fitzpatrick, 77, of Post Falls, former Sandpoint resident passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, May 30, 2014 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, with Pastor Mark Wendle , officiating. A time of gathering and sharing will be held after the service at the Oden Hall. William was born November 29, 1936...

Jerry Allen Roe, Sr.

Jerry Allen Roe, Sr.

May 21, 2014

Jerry Allen Roe, Sr., 76 of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Life Care Center. Memorial services will be conducted in the family plot in New Jersey. He was born May 18, 1938 in Franklin, NJ the son of Harry and Anna Roe. He was raised and educated in New Jersey. Jerry faithfully served his country in...

Barbara "Bobbye" Graham

Barbara "Bobbye" Graham

May 20, 2014

Barbara “Bobbye” Graham, 86 of Sandpoint passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Valley Vista Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. She was born June 12, 1927 in Albany, Oregon the daughter of Orba and Viola Smith Price. She was raised on a farm south of Corvallis, Oregon. After graduation from high school...

Marian Louise Ebbett

Marian Louise Ebbett

May 20, 2014

Marian Louise Ebbett June 26. 1919 – December 9, 2013 Marian passed away peacefully at her home in Stayton, Oregon at age 94. She was born in Sunnyside, Idaho on June 26, 1919. She married Harold Wayne Ebbett in 1939. Wayne preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Hazel Palmer,...

Murle Josephine Rogers

Murle Josephine Rogers

May 20, 2014

Murle Josephine (Wyatt) Rogers, 95, long time area resident and former partner in Rogers Grocery passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at her home. A Vigil/Rosary service for Murle will be conducted at 7:00PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 11:00AM,...

Myrtle Brennan Churchill

Myrtle Brennan Churchill

May 18, 2014

Myrtle Brennan Churchill, 91, passed away on Sunday morning, May 18, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Coffelt.s Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Jim Osman, pastor of the Kootenai Community Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Myrtle was born Dec. 27, 1922 in Dickinson, North Dakota the daughter of William and Emma...