Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Charles "Skip" Cressey
Jul 22, 2012
Charles William “Skip” Cressey was born in Spokane, WA on March 7, 1948; adopted by William and Grace Cressey. The family moved to the Kansas City area when Skip was 9, but they spent most summers on Lake Pend Oreille. Skip went to the University of Idaho where he graduated and was commissioned into the Air Force. There he met...
Edith "Edie" Smith
Jul 22, 2012
Edith Eleanor Dorrance Smith - always known as “Edie” – will best be remembered by everyone for her indomitably cheerful, kind and friendly spirit. With her delightful, gentle wit and creativity, contagious enthusiasm and endless curiosity, she always had unique thoughts and perspectives on life to share with her loved ones. Because she helped others become their best selves, she...
Sigvard Karlsson
Jul 21, 2012
Sigvard Karlsson, 78, passed away in Sagle, Idaho on Saturday, July 21, 2012. He had worked as a mason in the building trades in the Spokane, Washington area.
Patricia May Shaffer
Jul 21, 2012
Patricia May Shaffer, 93, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Patricia was a longtime resident of the Kalispell, Montana area. She had worked as a medical techinician in the health care field. Survivors include her son Bill Warren of Clark Fork.
Carl May
Jul 21, 2012
Walter “Carl” May, 74, of Sagle, long time area business man died, Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 2:50AM, after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1938 in Ada, OK, delivered at home by his aunt Margaret May-Hall on an 80 acre small farm in a log cabin. Carl’s parents were Walter I May and Mary...
James Lyle Austin III
Jul 19, 2012
James Lyle Austin, III. (Jimmy) passed away unexpectedly on July, 19, 2012. Jimmy was born on January 17, 1967 in Missoula, Montana to James Lyle Austin, Jr. and Susan Flynn Austin. He was a 1985 graduate of Sandpoint High School, attended NIC College, and The University of Idaho, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. As a...
Douglas "Doug" Vaniman
Jul 18, 2012
Doug Vaniman, 65 of Sandpoint passed away July 18, 2012 in Sandpoint joining his son Aaron in the arms of our Lord. Doug was born June 3, 1947 in Astascadero, California the son of Ralph and Esther Vaniman. He is survived by his wife Diane, and their sons: Derek (Heather), Bret, Daniel, Scot (Allyson), Lyle (Darbye), Jacob, Peter; and 8...
Edward Quinn
Jul 15, 2012
Edward Quinn, 91, of Sandpoint passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Bonner General Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be conducted 11:00 Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. The Rosary will be recited 7:00PM, Monday, July 23, 2012 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park following...
Patricia (Gail) Morton
Jul 9, 2012
Patricia (Gail) Morton, 56 of Sagle passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, St Maries, Idaho. Gail was born in Spokane, Washington on August 3, 1955 the daughter of Burt and Opha Wight. She grew up in Spokane and graduated from Rogers High School. In 1974 she started working in Farragut...
Paul Hart
Jul 9, 2012
Paul Hart, 88, passed away in Colfax, WA on March 20, 2012. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Saturday, July 21st in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Pastor Dave Olson will be officiating. A reception will follow at First Lutheran Church, 526, S. Olive in Sandpoint. Paul was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on Oct. 10, 1923 the son of...
Craig Alan Bloom
Jun 30, 2012
Craig Alan Bloom, January 19, 1958 to June 30, 2012 favorite (and only) son of Patricia and the late Ed Bloom, succumbed to injuries he received June 16, 2012 when he struck a deer while riding his Harley on highway 200 near the Pack River bridge. Born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho, Craig started school in Kootenai and graduated in...
Joseph Samuel Kassebaum
Jun 29, 2012
Joseph Samuel Kassebaum, 88, of Sandpoint passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00PM, Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Pack River Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps. Joseph was born December 30, 1923 in Bakers Corner, Indiana the son of Harry and Mary Kassebaum. On June 6, 1942...
Jacqueline Fae Duffy
Jun 26, 2012
Jacqueline F Duffy, ne Hinkley was born in Crystal Falls, MI on July 12, 1924 and is descended from a long line of American explorers and patriots. Her Grandfather and Great Grandfather were deeded land in Northern Wisconsin from the United States government by deeds sign by President Polk and President Van Buren, respectively. Benjamin Hinkley, third Great Grandfather, served...
James Oscar "Red" Krasselt
Jun 23, 2012
James “Red” Krasselt, 73 of Sagle passed away at his home Saturday, June 23, 2012. A celebration of his life will be conducted 1:00PM, Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Eagles Lodge, 1511 John Hudon Lane, Sandpoint, Idaho. Everyone is invited to stay for lunch immediately following the service. James was born Feb. 21, 1939 in Tensed, Idaho the son...
Mickie D McGhee
Jun 23, 2012
Mickie D. McGhee, 69, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, June 23, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. Mickie was born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan on January 17, 1943 to George and Marion Pierson. The family moved to Simi Valley, California where she graduated high school. After high school, Mickie lived in many different areas of the...
Susan Davis Ritchie
Jun 9, 2012
Susan Davis Ritchie January 28, 1945 – June 9, 2012 Susan lived a life without a false note. She was a woman of great intellect, talent, and kindness. She had an unfailing compassion for others, a wonderful sense of humor, and an impatience for phoniness of any sort. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Donald & Barbara (O’Hearn) Davis, Susan was...
Reverend Robert E. "Bob" Nale
Jun 8, 2012
Robert E. Nale died June 8, 2012, in his home. He was born on November 16, 1926 in Altoona Pa. to Harry E. and Edna Mae Nale. Bob graduated from Altoona High School, class of 1944. However, he had been released in February of that year to begin attending the Altoona Undergraduate Center of Penn State. After four terms at...
Bernice Marie Estep
Jun 5, 2012
On June 5, 2012, Bernice Estep found piece when she went home to Heaven to be with the Lord. Born on December 9, 1930 in the small rural town of Omaha, Nebraska, Bernice Estep (Koch) grew up just as many other children of her era. Raised by the heart and hands of her grandparents, O’Ma and O’Pa, Bernice learned the...
Edwin Cornagey
Jun 4, 2012
Edwin A. Cornagey, Jr. 85, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11:00 am in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with interment in Gamlin Lake Cemetery. Pastor Dave Olson of the First Lutheran Church will officiate. Ed was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on May 14, 1927 and...
Calvin Kern Sheridan
Jun 4, 2012
Calvin Kern Sheridan, 86, passed away on Monday, June 4th, 2012 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Cal was born in the California mining town of Lancha Plana on September 5th, 1925 to Katherine Ann and Phillip Joseph Sheridan. He was the third youngest of thirteen siblings, having six sisters and six brothers. After his father died from a freak accident when Cal...