Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Roger Ramon Rushing
Jan 28, 2026
Roger Ramon Rushing, age 83, passed away on January 28 in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Roger is survived by his daughter, Tracie Finney and her husband Scott of Sandpoint, Idaho; his son, Tod M. Rushing and his wife Corrine of Priest River, Idaho; his daughter, Danielle Richardson and her husband Joe of San...
Arthur A. Odden
Jan 28, 2026
Mr. Arthur A. Odden, aged 74, passed away at his residence in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
He was born in Cedar City, Utah, December 8, 1951, to the late Arthur M. Odden and Dora Hunsaker Helsing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgeanne Milkwick Bollinger. He is survived by his wife...
Robert Leighton Franck
Jan 28, 2026
Robert L, Franck, 70, passed away Wednesday January 28th in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Robert was a retired Assistant Chief Firefighter.
Daniel "Dan" Paul Featherston
Jan 28, 2026
Daniel Paul Featherston passed away January 28, 2026. He was born April 9, 1940, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Paul and Olive (Munsey) Featherston. Dan was an active, lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a faith that shaped his values, his family life, and his commitment to service.
Dan attended Upper Columbia Academy and graduated from Walla Walla College Academy...
Sharon Marie Reed
Jan 26, 2026
Sharon Marie Reed (Warren) went to be with Jesus on January 26th, 2026. She was at home with her family.
Sharon was born on July 11th 1942 in Conrad, Montana to Fredrick and Naomi Steinbrenner. Along with her brother and three sisters, Sharon grew up in Conrad. After her parents separated, Sharon lived with her father and graduated from High School...
Linda Ann Cave
Jan 23, 2026
Linda Ann Cave, 67, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Sonja Ramona Gunderson
Jan 19, 2026
Sonja Ramona Gunderson, 84, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be published later in the Bonner County Daily Bee.
Willard Gerald VanCorbach
Jan 14, 2026
Willard Gerard VanCorbach, 66, passed away on January 14, 2026 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Janice Marie Gibbs
Jan 10, 2026
Janice Marie Gibbs, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services will be held and burial will take place in Westmond Cemetery.
Vivian Lorraine Olson
Jan 7, 2026
Vivian (Babe) Lorraine Walson Olson passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 with her husband Wesley Olson and daughter Debra by her side. She was born on November 28, 1933 in Lusk, Wyoming. Her father, Chester Walson, moved the family to Dover, Idaho in 1934.
Vivian married Wesly Olson in 1957 and they raised 5 children: Jim (Sherry) Olson, Hayden Lake,...
Ollie Marie Staloch
Jan 4, 2026
After a full life of love, stories, and service, Ollie Marie went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2026.
Ollie was born on June 19, 1934, in Moravia, Idaho, to Ben and Minnie Perry. From the very beginning, her life was rooted in faith, family, and a deep appreciation for God’s creation.
Ollie found great joy in the outdoors—camping,...
Jeanne Marie Dreisbach
Jan 4, 2026
On Sunday, January 4th, 2026, Jeanne Marie Dreisbach (Pucci) passed away peacefully in Hope, Idaho with several family members by her side. She was a devoted wife and an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love for her family was unmatched. She was also a faithful follower of God and devoted Catholic.
Jeanne was born on October 8th, 1939, in Coeur...
Lois Ann Chapin
Dec 30, 2025
Lois Chapin passed away December 30th, 2025, at the age of 86. "Heaven just got a little sweeter.”
Lois was born on July 19, 1939, up Blacktail Road in Cocolalla to Marvin and Alberta (Terrell) Johnson. As a child she grew up on the family farm in Cocolalla, attending the Cocolalla school on the loop road and high school in Sandpoint....
Karen Louise Sluyter
Dec 29, 2025
Karen Louise Sluyter, 68, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Chandler, Arizona.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Karen will be laid to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Richard Wayne Porter
Dec 28, 2025
Richard, W. Porter, 83 passed away Sunday December 28th, 2025 in Sagle, Idaho.
James Allan Penberth
Dec 28, 2025
James, A. Penberth, 63, passed away on Sunday December 28th, in Sandpoint, ID.
Novella June Killian
Dec 27, 2025
Novella June Killian, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Services are pending in Medford, Oregon.
Harold Dee McMasters
Dec 20, 2025
Harold Dee McMasters, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20th, 2025.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Margaret Velma McMasters and Wayne Owen McMasters, as well as his brothers Alan and Dale.
He is survived by his children Lisa Morgan, Tracy Bane, Dale Bell, Daniel Bell, and David Bell, his grandchildren Kamryn McMasters, Haley Morgan, Mary Beal,...
Stephen Theodore Wilkosz
Dec 19, 2025
Stephen Theodore Wilkosz, 94, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Stephen was born November 22, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota to Agnes Constance Wilkosz and Steve Frank Wilkosz. He graduated from Central High School in 1950 and then attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth before transferring to Michigan Technological University where he graduated in electrical engineering in 1954.
After college,...
Stanley Joseph Kwake
Dec 11, 2025
Stanley Joseph Kwake passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 81.
Stan was born on October 11, 1944, and grew up with a strong work ethic and independent spirit that stayed with him throughout his life. He graduated from Yucaipa High School and went on to build a life defined by hard work, determination, and entrepreneurship. Always an...
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