Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Charles "Buddy" Coward, Jr.
Dec 28, 2009
Charles B. “Buddy” Coward had a gentle demeanor which made him a friend to all who crossed his path. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 28, 2009. He was 52. Memorial funeral services will be conducted 2:00PM, Friday, January 8, 2010 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel, with Father Dennis C. Day, officiating. Buddy was born in Fort Myers,...
William Clyde Johnson
Dec 22, 2009
On Dec. 22, 2009, William Clyde Johnson, age 15, was tragically taken from his loving family. He passed away from injuries sustained in a skiing accident. William was born on July 16, 1994, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was the beloved youngest child of Brad and Susan Johnson. He had three adoring, devoted and doting older sisters, Juliette, 22, Victoria, 21,...
Mildred H. Moreland
Dec 15, 2009
Mildred H. Moreland, 93, Sandpoint, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at Bonner General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM, Saturday, at Coffelt Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Jon Pomeroy, officiating. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Mildred was born July 8, 1916 in Banner County, Nebraska the daughter of John and Cecil Dunn. She was raised and educated in...
Marjorie Mae LaRouche
Dec 15, 2009
Marjorie Mae LaRouche, 91, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at her home in Post Falls. Memorial services will be held at a later time.
Wanda M Bailey
Dec 14, 2009
Wanda Marie Bailey, 76, passed away Dec. 14, 2009 in Coeur d’Alene of natural causes. Wanda was born March 5, 1933 in Scobey, Montana to Violet Jordan and Edward McFarland. She married Clifford O. Inman and they lived in Thompson Falls, Montana and they raised their family. He preceded her in death. She later moved to Sandpoint and married Floyd...
Harry Lee Groanvelt
Dec 9, 2009
Harry Lee Groanvelt, 63, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 12th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Dale Coffelt will officiate and inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Harry was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on April 16, 1946, the son of Jacob and Velma Groanvelt. He...
Roger Lee Rickett
Dec 7, 2009
Roger Lee Rickett, 41, of Sandpoint, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1968 in Spokane, WA, the son of Thomas and Vickie Miles Rickett. He grew up and attended schools in Newport, WA. He joined the Idaho National Guard and served for 3 years. He married Patty LaFever in...
Sharon Lynne Groanvelt
Nov 29, 2009
Sharon Lynne Groanvelt, 60, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Sunday November 29, 2009. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 5th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jon Pomeroy, Sandpoint Church of God, will officiate. Sharon was born on August 23, 1949 in Gresham, Oregon the daughter of Fred and Sybil Dunn. She graduated from high...
Ruth Christine Oliver
Nov 28, 2009
Ruth Christine Oliver, 94, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on Saturday, Nov, 28, 2009. Memorial services will be announced this summer. Ruth was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Feb. 6, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Ella Olson. She attended Bonner County Schools and married Russell Oliver on April 15, 1933 in Newport, Washington. The family lived on the...
Laurance Neil McGraw
Nov 27, 2009
Laurance, N. Mcgraw, 70, passed away in Athol, Idaho on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Memorial services are pending and a complete obituary will be posted later.
Ussona Louise Schell
Nov 25, 2009
Ussona Louise Schell, 85, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 30th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Barry Johnson, New Song Bible Church, will officiate and interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Calling hours will be from 2 PM until 4PM on Sunday, Nov. 29th, at Coffelt...
Dixie Lee Nush
Nov 21, 2009
Dixie Lee Nush, 53, passed away in Ponderay on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Memorial services will be conducted at 11;00 am, Wednesday, Nov. 25th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Dixie was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on April 12, 1956 and attended Bonner County Schools. She lived in Everett, Washington for 20 years, returning to Sandpoint in 2005. She was a member...
Anthony James Joerger
Nov 19, 2009
Anthony James Joerger, 46, passed away in Sandpoint on Thursday evening. The vigil rosary will be conducted at 6:00 PM, Sunday Nov. 22nd in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. The mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, Nov. 23rd in St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint. Father Dennis C. Day will officiate at the services. Anthony was born...
Patrick Henry Graves
Nov 17, 2009
Patrick Henry Graves, 87, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Friday, Nov. 20th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Paul Graves will officiate with interment in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Calling hours will from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, Nov. 19th, in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Patrick was born...
Evaline K Johnson
Nov 17, 2009
Evaline Kealiikaapuni Johnson, 84, of California, former Sandpoint resident died Nov. 17, 2009 at her home in California. She was born Sept. 13, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She met Walter Wayne Johnson in Hawaii while he was stationed with the US Navy. They were married on Sept. 11, 1943 and she moved to the Johnson family farm in Bonner County,...
John Victor Bianco
Nov 15, 2009
John Victor Bianco was born in Monrovia, California on August 11, 1922. He died November 15 in Sandpoint, Idaho at age 87. He was the oldest child of Matilda and Paride Bianco, who immigrated to California from Northern Italy aboard ships that landed at Ellis Island. During WWII, he fought honorably for his country in the U.S. Navy. John was...
Ronald Phillip Hannan
Nov 14, 2009
Ronald Phillip Hannan, 71, passed away in Elmira on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Family services will be held at a later date. Ronald was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 1, 1938. He lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Mount Vernon, Washington. He worked in the Seattle area, as a contractor, out of union shops. He worked mainly in...
Peggy Lou Mahler
Nov 11, 2009
Peggy Lou Mahler, 76, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the United Methodist Church, 711 Main Street, Sandpoint, Idaho (child care will be provided). Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery on South Division. A luncheon, at the United Methodist Church, will follow the...
Anna Louise Eldred
Nov 8, 2009
Anna Louise Eldred, 87, passed away in Tacoma, WA on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 13th, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Wayne Gunter will be officiating. Anna was born in Black Diamond, Washington on October 29, 1922 the daughter of Andrew and Ella Egyed. She married Robert Eldred on Feb. 11,...
Walter Curtis - "Curt" Snyder
Nov 7, 2009
Walter Curtis Snyder, 87, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Funeral Services will be held, 11:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Stake Center. 602 Schweitzer Cut-Off Rd. Interment will follow at Pack River cemetery. Family and friends may call prior to the service at 10:00...