Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Jesse Donald Vanhorn
May 10, 2010
Jesse Donald Vanhorn, 86, passed away in Kootenai, ID on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 from complications of a massive stroke. Memorial services will be held at at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 5th, in the Pack River Cemetery. Jesse was born September 9, 1923 in McCool Junction, Nebraska to Lee William and Bowverdia Vanhorn. He started working on the farm at...
Robert Mark Kellogg
May 10, 2010
Robert Mark Kellogg, 87, known around Sandpoint as “Keg,” passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, in Sandpoint. He was a long-time resident of the Sandpoint area and had an influence in many lives and events. At his request no services will be held. Bob was born in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, on July 21, 1922, to Mark and Lucy Jarvis...
Marion "Jay" Hartley
May 7, 2010
Marion “Jay” Hartley, 61, died Friday, May 7, 2010 at Hucklebery Retirement Center. Private family services will be conducted at a later time.
Lloyd Eugene Dunkel
May 5, 2010
Lloyd Eugene Dunkel, 88, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 8th, in the Pack River Cemetery, with military honors. Lloyd was born in Hopkinton, Iowa on Sept 30, 1921; he grew up in that area, and joined the Civilian Conservation Corp, the CCCs. He also worked...
C. Leslie Cavender
Apr 30, 2010
C. Leslie Cavender, 95, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on Friday, April 30, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 5th, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Pastor Stan Norman, Sandpoint United Methodist Church, will be officiating. Leslie was born in Summit Bridge, Delaware on Nov. 22, 1914, the son of Harry and Florence Cavender. He grew...
Lloyd Chuck Jones
Apr 24, 2010
Lloyd Charles “Chuck” Jones, 53, passed away near Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 28th, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Dale Coffelt will be conducting the services. Lloyd was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on Feb. 13, 1957, the son of Lloyd and Kareen Jones. He graduated from high school...
Winnie Catherine Hawkins
Apr 22, 2010
Winnie Catherine Hawkins, 93, originally Winnie Champion, left us on April 22, 2010. She is survived by two children, David G. Hawkins and Carolyn Nuckols and husband, Mike; two grandchildren, Chris Nuckols and Robin Wallner and husband Dave; and 4 great children, Christopher, Cameron, Caleb, and Dylan. She outlived all but two of her nine siblings; her brother, Bill Champion...
Louise R Luckey
Apr 21, 2010
Louise R. Luckey, 89, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 27, 2010, In Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Barry Johnson, New Song Bible Church, will officiate with interment following in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Louise was born in Ennis, Montana on Sept 6, 1920, the daughter of Robert...
LeAnn Marie Becker
Apr 19, 2010
LeAnn Marie Becker, 53, passed away at her home, near Cocolalla, on Monday, April 19, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be conducted 1:00PM, Friday, April 23, 2010 at 1st Christian Church, with Allen Osborne, officiating. LeAnn was born the third child of Harry and Frankie Roberson on May 9, 1956. She was raised and attended...
Robert "Bob" Miller
Apr 18, 2010
Robert D. “Bob” Miller, 87, of Sandpoint, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Funeral services are 1:00p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Paul Graves, officiating. Visitation is from 12:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. on Friday April 23, 2010 and Saturday morning until time of service. A potluck will be held at the...
James Thomas Mayer
Apr 16, 2010
James Thomas (JIM) Mayer passed away on April 16, 2010 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. Jim was the proud father of two sons, T.D and wife Marjolein Mayer and their two daughters, Saskia & Sienna and Kirk Mayer and his son Brock and daughter Maddy. Jim was married a number of years to Linda Maureen Eastwood, the mother of...
Samuel "Bill" Whitson
Apr 11, 2010
Samuel W. (Bill) Whitson, 84, of Sandpoint, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Bonner General Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1925 in Stamford, CT. He was raised on Long Island, New York, and following his schooling enlisted in the US Navy. He served as a submariner during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Following his discharge he moved...
Paula Sue (Doctor) Werry
Apr 11, 2010
Paula Werry, of Sandpoint, Idaho, went peacefully to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, April 11, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia. She was born January 11, 1934 in Scandia, Kansas to Paul Sanger and Ruth (Albro) Doctor. She was little sister to Patty (Patricia Roberts Cahoon). Her father moved the family to Denver, Colorado when Paula...
William "Bill" Lukens, Jr.
Apr 10, 2010
William MacDougall “Bill” Lukens, Jr. 77, of Sandpoint died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home. A service will be held at a late time.
Paul M. Tyler
Apr 8, 2010
Paul M. Tyler, 81, of Clark Fork, died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Bonner General Hospital. He was born January 28, 1929 in Santa Monica, CA the son of Irving Tyler of New York and Frances Ryan Tyler of New Jersey. In his youth the family moved to PA where Paul attended Catholic parochial school and some college. A veteran...
Barbara Lee Boyle
Apr 7, 2010
Barbara Lee Boyle, 68, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Family services will be held at a later date. Barbara was born on July 25, 1941 in Vay, Idaho the daughter of John and Catherine Marriott. She attended Bonner County Schools and later worked as a long haul truck driver. She returned to Sandpoint in September...
James A. "Jim" Carter
Apr 7, 2010
James A. “Jim” Carter, 78, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. James A. “Jim” Carter was born on June 18, 1931 to Andrew A. and Anna M. Carter in Superior, WI. He enlisted in the USAF during the Korean War and was selected for pilot training. He was assigned to the 35th fighter squadron flying F-86’s at...
Jeremy J Heraper
Mar 29, 2010
Jeremy J. Heraper, 79, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho Monday, March 29, 2010. A complete obituary, announcing services, will be posted later. Jeremy was active in the Special Olympics programs.
Helen Haugse
Mar 29, 2010
Helen Haugse, 91, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday, March 29, 2010. Private family services will be held with burial at the Lakeview Cemetery. Helen was born in Aurora, Colorado on Nov. 23, 1918, the daughter of Edwin and Rachel Urch. Helen moved to Sandpoint on Feb. 2, 1939. She met her future husband, Leonard Haugse while working at...
June Charlotte Schrock
Mar 16, 2010
June C. Schrock, 90, died Tuesday, March 16, 2009 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. June was born in Stratford, South Dakota on Dec. 29, 1919. She loved reading, puzzles, crocheting, card games, and teaching life’s lessons to her family. She was a loving mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Family was her main focus. June is survived by her...