Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Thomas Charles Bry
Feb 12, 2024
Thomas Charles Bry, 57, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home in Sagle, Idaho.Born in Concord, Massachusetts on October 23, 1966, he is the son of the late Francis and Irene Bry. He is the brother of Francis Louis Bry, Lisa Jennie Bry and William James Bry all of Sandpoint Idaho. He was preceded in death by...
Sharon Joy Palkki
Feb 9, 2024
Sharon Joy Palkki, 83, of Sagle, Idaho passed away on February 9th, 2024.
Sharon was born on September 13th, 1940, to Pell and Thelma Koski in Fort Bragg, California.
She married her high school sweetheart August 24th, 1958, at age 17. Together they had 6 children (5 sons and 1 daughter). Sharon later earned her General Education Degree...
Betty Juner Rendleman
Feb 8, 2024
Betty J. Rendleman passed away on Thursday, February, 8, 2024. Betty was born on May 29, 1930, the daughter of Ira and Gladys Spires. She attended schools in Anna, Illinois, and married Roy L. Rendleman on June 5, 1949. She lived in Florida, where she worked in real estate for many years. The family moved to North Idaho in 2015. ...
Theodore "Ted" Douglas Schuster
Feb 7, 2024
Theodore D. Schuster, known by most as Ted, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, ID, leaving behind his legacy rooted in the St. John, WA, community. Born on August 6, 1937, to Robert and Alma (Schierman) Schuster, Ted’s heart belonged to the family farm from infancy. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Shearer), daughter “Teddi,” her...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Miller
Feb 4, 2024
Jacqueline Ann Miller passed away on February 4, 2024
A Memorial Service will conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Coffelt Funeral Services.
Jackie was born in Troy, Idaho April 4, 1936 to Michael and Marcia Schroder.
She attended grade school in Lapwai, ID, with her older brother, Don and younger sister Susan.
Her...
Gary Russell Hassler
Jan 30, 2024
Gary R. Hassler, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Gary was born on March 18, 1975 in Palm Springs, California, the son of Christopher and Rita Hassler. He had lived in Libby, Montana and worked in the local area. Family services will be held at a later date.
Ronald Lee Ferraro
Jan 27, 2024
Ronald Lee Ferraro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 27, 2024. Ron, as he was affectionately known to friends and family, was born in Elmira, NY in March 1935 to Elnora Williams and Lee Dethloff. Ron joined the Navy in 1952 and served 21 years, with a tour to Vietnam, retiring from the Navy in 1973....
Phyllis Ann Kirkby
Jan 27, 2024
Preceded by her beloved husband Lee Kirkby, Phyllis died in her home on Thursday January 25th, 2024.
Born in Jolliet, Illinois on 11/15/52, Phyllis was the oldest of Alvin and Rosa Heiden’s six children. Melvin, Jared and Edwin cherish her memory, Harley and Kenny preceded her in death. She bore three kids: Nikki (Rob) Shockley, Shana (Steve) O’Donnell and Tyson...
Rose Marie Chaney
Jan 26, 2024
Rose Marie Chronic (Snedden) Chaney was born on February 21, 1939, at her grandparents’ home in Dover. Shortly after, her family moved to the Heath homestead in Algoma. Rose was the Valedictorian of the Sandpoint class of 1957. She went on to study dental hygiene and returned home to work with her husband Dr. Angus Snedden. After Angus’ passing, Rose...
Wayne M. Farley
Jan 21, 2024
Wayne M. Farley, 90, passed away, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Sandpoint. Services are pending. Wayne was born on December 10, 1933, in Hunters, Washington, the son of Clarence and Esther Farley. He had worked in construction, operating a rock crusher, prior to retirement. He had retired in the Sandpoint area, to be close to family.
Betty L. Hamann
Jan 21, 2024
Betty Lou Hamann, 73, passed away, near Sandpoint. She was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on January 25, 1950, the daughter of Edward Jackie, and Audrey L. Bresette. She worked,in Social Services, as an outreach worker, prior to retirement and moving to the Sandpoint area.
Lois Loretta Baldwin
Jan 20, 2024
Lois Loretta Baldwin, 94, passed away, in Boise, on January 20, 2024. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, February 3rd, in the Lakeview Cemetery. Lois was born on September 4, 1929, in Sandpoint, Idaho, the daughter of William and Loretta Peet. She had worked, as a registered nurse, for the Veterans Administration..
Sydney Allard Oakland
Jan 16, 2024
Sydney Allard Oakland was born January 4th, 1924 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Sydney and Gladys Oakland. When he was still quite young, he moved with his family to Lewiston, Idaho, where his father worked for Potlatch Forest, Inc. at the pulp mill. Syd was very active in Boy Scouts, and at one time was the youngest Eagle Scout in...
Wayne J Roos
Jan 13, 2024
The end of a life well-lived. He made the world a better place with his kindness and goodwill for those around him. Family members and friends are rich with the gift of his life. He was always available to listen to his children when they needed him.
Wayne J Roos, age 100, passed away January 13, 2024. He was...
Joyce G. McGowen
Jan 11, 2024
Joan G. McGowen, 76, passed away, in Sagle, on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1947 in Golt, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Elmer and Hetty Thompson. She had retired to the Sandpoint area, to be near family. Family services are pending.
Mindi Rae Bradetich
Jan 10, 2024
Mindi Rae Bradetich (64) passed away January 10, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene due to complications of chemotherapy.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, 526 S. Olive Avenue in Sandpoint.
Mindi was born September 13, 1959 in La Grande, Oregon, the second child of Ronald and Joan McCormick. ...
Dorothy "Dolly" May Heil
Jan 10, 2024
Dorothy “Dolly” May Heil, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home in Sagle, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Sagle Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Hess and Pastor Jerry Favor officiating. Interment will take place in Westmond Cemetery.
Dorothy May Heil (Dolly) was born into...
Roger Lee Doering
Jan 9, 2024
Roger Lee Doering, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2034, in Sandpoint. He was born in Carmel, California on January 212, 1940 and had helped maintain fleet vehicles, prior to retiring. He later moved to the Sandpoint area. Family services will be held later.
Phyllis "June" Jeffres Robertson
Jan 6, 2024
Phyllis “June” Jeffres Robertson, 91, of Sandpoint passed away on January 6, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Brandon Herron officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
June was born at home on June 7, 1932 to parents Cliff and Daisy McGraw...
Shirley R. Smith
Jan 6, 2024
Shirley Roberta Bolkcom Smith passed away at her home January 6, 2024.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Westmond Cemetery. A memorial will be held at the Athol Baptist church in Athol, Idaho April 13, 2024 at 1pm. All are welcome.
She was born to Wayne & Roberta Bolkcom August 12, 1931 at...





