Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Geraldine Ann Simik
Jan 13, 2023
Geraldine Ann Simik, 91, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on Nov. 10, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Janci, Italian immigrants. She will be buried, with her husband Frank, in the St Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois.
Robert M Ramko
Jan 12, 2023
Robert Michael Ramko, 85, passed away on January 12, 2023 at his home in Sanpdoint, Idaho surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on June 30, 1937 in Nyack, NY to Michael and Anna Bianco Ramko. He grew up and attended school in Spring Valley, NY and Alfred University. He held a number of positions with United Parcel Service...
Roger Lee Munson
Jan 12, 2023
Roger Lee Munson, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Sagle. Family services will be held at a later date. Roger was born in Spokane, Washington on June 7, 1939 the son of Clifford and Alice Munson. He had retired, as a lineman, from GTE.
Carol Sue Wood
Jan 10, 2023
Carol Sue Wood, 84, passed away, in Hayden, Idaho on January 10, 2023. Family services will be held later. Carol was born in Florence, California on November 4, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Ada Connaughton. She had retired as a secretary, from the medical field. On August 22, 1970 she married Everett Wood in Long Beach, California.
Kathleen Marie Bunty
Jan 8, 2023
Kathleen Marie Bunty, 74, passed away, on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Sandpoint. A family obituary will be published later. Kathleen was born in Hollywood, California on March 22, 1948, the daughter of Jack Mullan and Barbara Young. She retired as a floral designer and master gardener, later moving to North Idaho.
Patrick and Cassie Reno
Jan 8, 2023
Cassie (North) Reno age 58 passed away on January 8, 2023 in Sagle, Idaho due to a tragic accident. She was followed in death by her loving husband Patrick Loren Reno age 60 of Sagle, Idaho on January 11, 2023. Pat was born in Oxnard, California on January 3, 1963. Cassie was born in Kirkland, Washington on December 20, 1964. ...
Jonathan Charles Wilt
Jan 6, 2023
Jonathan Charles Wilt, 68, passed away, in Coeur d'Alene on Friday, January 6, 2023. A complete obituary, with service information, will be posted later He had served with the US Army and was a retired glazier, working on commercial buildings. He was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church.
Margaret Louise Wagner
Jan 4, 2023
Margaret Louise Wagner, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. A full obituary, with service details will be posted later. The Sandpoint native was born October 3, 1934, the daughter of Bloom and Dorothy Irish. She will be laid to rest, with her husband Clay, in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Aleatha Mae Sawhill
Jan 3, 2023
Aleatha Mae Sawhill, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Aleatha was born on September 13, 1928 in Sandpoint, Idaho the daughter of Henry M and Rowena U Knudson. She was living in Sandpoint most of her life and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1948.
In 1949, Aleatha and Bob...
James Walter Reed
Jan 2, 2023
James Walter Reed, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, in Sandpoint. He was born on January 4, 1962 in Butte, Montana. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service, later moving to the Sandpoint area.
Duane Searson Church Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Duane Church Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Duane was born in Marion, Ohio in 1941, son of Duane Church, Sr. and Frances Dodds Church. Growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, it was only natural that he chose to join the Navy after graduating from high school in Huron OH....
Jack David Lewis
Dec 31, 2022
Jack David Lewis passed away on December 31, 2022 in Sandpoint. A complete obituary will be posted later for the longtime Sandpoint resident. Jack was born, in Colorado, on September 25, 1961, the son of Dave and Mardette Lewis. He was self employed locally.
Evelyn Marie Gruner
Dec 31, 2022
Evelyn Marie Gruner, 86, passed away, on New Years Eve, December 31, 2022, in Laclede, Idaho. She was born on April 23, 1926, in Tulia, Texas, the daughter of Charley and Ruby Hays. She worked, for may years, for J C Penny's and had recently moved to Laclede. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, farming and the animals on the farm.
Stephen Paul Klontz
Dec 31, 2022
Stephen Paul Klontz was born July 15, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Winston and Dorothy (Schaeffer) Klontz and passed away December 31, 2022, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Steve attended Lane Tech High School and at age 18 enlisted in the Army. He was sent to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, did cold weather training...
Roberta Janell Tibbetts
Dec 30, 2022
Roberta Janell Tibbetts was born on February 6, 1945, in Bakersfield, California to Robert and Janette (Baze) Dewbre and passed away on December 30, 2022 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Roberta, or as she preferred, Janell, was the oldest of three siblings. She was raised alongside her many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins and valued the meaning of family. Janell moved to...
Dolph Boyne Whitehead
Dec 30, 2022
Dolph Boyne Whitehead, aged 88 years, residing in Shoreline, WA passed away on December 30, 2022. Dolph was born on December 29, 1934 in Samuels, ID and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1954.
Dolph was raised on the family farm in Samuels, ID. He joined the Navy after high school and married Norma Keough in 1956. They relocated...
Sandra M. Moody
Dec 28, 2022
Sandra “Sandi” McNearney Moody was born in Sandpoint, Idaho June 17, 1946 with her twin brother Sam McNearney to Angeline and Charles McNearney. She joined sisters Shirley (Kennedy) and Marilyn (Slette). She attended local schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1964. She Married William “Bill” Moody on Christmas Eve 1971 as they just celebrated their 51st Wedding Anniversary this...
Adrienne Karen Howell
Dec 27, 2022
Adrienne Karen Howell, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City, Arizona on December 27, 2022, surrounded by her children. She would have been 87 years young on January 6th, 2023.
Adrienne was born in Medford, Wisconsin on January 6th, 1936, to educators Chester and Gladys Howell. When she was in the fourth grade, her family settled...
Barbara Allen Lamphere
Dec 26, 2022
Barbara Allen Lamphere, 65, passed away on December 26, 2022, in her home near Athol. She was born on October 21, 1957 in Wardner, Idaho the daughter of John and Sabina Mitchell. She had worked, as a fry cook, in local restaurants.
Bruce Edwin Vogelsinger
Dec 26, 2022
Bruce Edwin Vogelsinger, 88, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Sagle, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
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