Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Kirk Von Sauer

Kirk Von Sauer

Jan 22, 2010

Kirk Von Sauer, 48 of Kootenai, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Bonner General Hospital, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Kirk was born October 3, 1961 in Missoula, MT, to Patricia and Darold Sauer. The family moved back to Sandpoint in 1965 in order to manage the...

Marjorie V. Findlay

Marjorie V. Findlay

Jan 22, 2010

Marjorie V. “Jones” Findlay, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother , of Cocolalla died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, ID. She was born in Billings, MT on April 23, 1922 the daughter of Russel Edgar and Vera Marrion Pearce Jones. She spent the early part of her life in Canada, but was...

James Jim (Woody) Woodhead

James Jim (Woody) Woodhead

Jan 17, 2010

James “Jim”, “Woody” Woodhead, 69, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Sunday, January 17, 2010. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 22nd, at 1:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time. The service will be conducted by Father Bob Lily, in the Heron Cemetery, Heron, Montana. Woody was born in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 30, 1940, the son of...

Robert Lewis Hernvall

Robert Lewis Hernvall

Jan 15, 2010

Robert Lewis Hernvall, 85, of Sandpoint, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home. Robert was born May 1, 1924 in Saint Maries, Idaho the son of Gustav and Jennie Watts Hernvall. His early life was greatly influenced by his grandparents, Rolland and Delia Watts. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1942. Robert proudly served our country for three...

Nancy C Crabb

Nancy C Crabb

Jan 14, 2010

Nancy Colleen Crabb of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away after her brief, courageous battle with cancer. She died at home on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the young age of 70 surrounded by her husband, Theodore Crabb and her family. Nancy was born in Dover, Idaho, on December 6, 1939, to Darrell and Mary Perry. Nancy grew up in Dover...

Ester Mae Moore

Ester Mae Moore

Jan 11, 2010

Ester Mae Moore, 80, of Sandpoint died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Bonner General Hospital. She was born Dec. 18, 1929 in Dallas City, Illinois, the daughter of George and Verna Rockel. Ester moved to the Los Angeles area as a child and later to Arcadia where she attended schools. In 1947 she married Donald Moore in Arcadia, CA. They...

Rachel Anne Dallas

Rachel Anne Dallas

Jan 11, 2010

Rachel, beloved daughter of John and Laura Dallas of Cocolalla, ID passed away suddenly on Monday, January 11th, 2010. Rachel was born November 16, 1991 in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Rachel came into this world early and has now tragically left the world early too. During her short 18 years she was a flame that burned very brightly. She had a...

George A. Palmer

George A. Palmer

Jan 10, 2010

George Addison Palmer went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, January 10 at the age of 88 in Stanwood, Washington where he lived the last five years close to his eldest son Duane and his family. George spent the previous 25 years in Hope and Sandpoint, Idaho with his wife of 60 years, Blanche and within...

Marvin A. "Barney" Emery

Marvin A. "Barney" Emery

Jan 10, 2010

Marvin A. “Barney” Emery, 93, died Jan. 10, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 14th, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Dale Coffelt will be the officiant. Barney was born March 19, 1916 in Marlin, WA the son of James and Jennie Emery. He moved to the Palouse, WA area as a child...

Clara Harriett Hills

Clara Harriett Hills

Jan 5, 2010

Clara Harriett Hills, 73, of Sandpoint, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at Huckleberry Retirement Center. She was raised and attended schools in New York. She married Lawrence Darlin in New York, and they were later divorced. She moved to Los Angeles in 1962 where she worked in the film industry with the Disney Company. In the late 60’s she moved...

Mildred Mae Hirst

Mildred Mae Hirst

Jan 4, 2010

Mildred Mae Hirst, 90, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday, January 4, 2010. Inurnment will be in the spring in Darby, Montana. Mildred was born in Darby, Montana on March 17, 1919. She lived in Montana prior to moving to Careywood and Sandpoint, Idaho.

Naomi Eleanor Frampton

Naomi Eleanor Frampton

Jan 1, 2010

Naomi Eleanor Frampton, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 in Sandpoint. Naomi was born on Nov. 29, 1918 to David Henry and Margaret Savidge. She grew up in Woodlynne, New Jersey and was a 1936 graduate of Collingswood High School. After high school she attended the University of Pennsylvania where she studied Journalism and English....

Charles "Buddy" Coward, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...