Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Charles Porter Case III
Mar 29, 2026
Charles Porter Case III, 82, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at his home in Hope, Idaho, surrounded by the mountain landscape and wildlife he loved.
Charlie Case was born on March 18, 1944, in Westfield, New Jersey, to Charles P. Case Jr. and Evelyn Boger Case. Given his father’s career as an industrial engineer, Charlie spent his early years...
Patrick Allan Broehl
Mar 21, 2026
Patrick Allan Broehl, 73, beloved husband, father and friend known as Papa Pat to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, passed away peacefully on March 21,2026 in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born June 18th, 1952 in Newman Lake, Washington to Robert Dale Broehl and Evelyn May Broehl, the youngest of 5 siblings. Growing up, he lived...
William "Bill" Ernest Simm
Mar 19, 2026
William E Simm went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2026 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Bill died at home with his family at his side. His wife of 50 years, Kendell Simm and his daughters— his pearls of great price, Angela and Megan Simm.
Bill was kind, funny and the perfect girl dad. Sharing the love...
Mark Michael Minzak
Mar 17, 2026
Mark M. Minzak, 68, passed away Tuesday March 17th in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Charles Francis Gladish
Mar 6, 2026
Charles Francis Gladish passed away March 6 at the age of 90. He was born on October 16, 1935 to Oscar E. and Janet Gladish of Pullman, Washington. He is survived by his devoted wife Sonia, daughters Jennifer Foster (Rick) and Leslie Taylor (Rick), granddaughters Kelsey Anderson (Sam), Sarah Hawkins (Coleman), and Tenille Steranka (Jordan), and grandson Joshua Foster, along...
James Moore Durfee
Mar 6, 2026
James Moore Durfee, 96, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away March 6, 2026 at the Life Care Center in Sandpoint.
Jim was born October 29, 1929 in Mitchell, Nebraska to Andrew Loyd and Ethel (Moore) Durfee. He graduated from Mitchell High School before launching himself into a long and successful career in sales. Jim worked his way up to sales manager at...
Alvin Peter Kluver
Mar 6, 2026
Alvin Peter Kluver passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 96. Born in Volborg, Montana on February 16, 1930 to Markus and Meta Kluver.
Viewing for family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at...
Michael Franklin Hammer
Mar 3, 2026
Michael F. Hammer, 66, passed away Tuesday March, 3, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Cyrus Lee Salmon Gayer
Mar 3, 2026
Cyrus L. Gayer, 18, passed away Tuesday March 3rd in Sandpoint, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Sandra Michelle Stone
Mar 2, 2026
Sandra M. Stone, 58, passed away Monday March 2nd in Carywood, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
Duane Karl Jensen
Feb 28, 2026
Duane K. Jensen, 70, passed away Saturday February 28th in Heron, Montana. Family services will be held at a later date. Duane had worked as a Logging truck driver for many years before retirement.
Lynn Edith Rodda
Feb 27, 2026
Lynn Edith Fisher Rodda, pharmacist, raconteur, and world-class hugger, died February 27, 2026 at the age of 83 in her home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Words cannot convey the impact she’s had on her many circles and the world. Lynn was, quite simply, a joy and a light.
Lynn was born May 30, 1942 in Spokane, Washington, the youngest daughter of Robert...
Chris Lee Knight
Feb 25, 2026
Christopher L. Knight, 61, passed away Wednesday February 25th in Sandpoint, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date.
John Joseph Clancy
Feb 24, 2026
John “Jack” Clancy, 83, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Sandpoint.
Dad to Peter, Jim ant Tom Clancy. Granddad to 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Partnership and marriage to Mary Jane for over 62 years. Graduated, with honors, from high school in Cardinal Hayes, New York. He earned his bachelor” degree from Manhattan College EE, in Electrical engineering.
He worked...
Kenneth Joe Bush
Feb 20, 2026
Kenneth J. Bush, 73, passed away Friday February 20th in Sagle, Idaho. Services will be held at a later date. Before retirement Ken worked as a Rail Road engineer and manager.
Jeanie Kathleen Johnson
Feb 18, 2026
Jeanie K. Johnson, 64, passed away on Wednesday February 18th in Sandpoint, Idaho. Services will be held at a later date.
Kendra Sue Graham
Feb 15, 2026
Kendra Sue Graham passed away on Sunday, February 15, in her Sagle home of 21 years, with her dog Mikey by her side.
Teacher, writer, poet, musician, master horsewoman and lover of all wildlife. Gardener, dog lover/rescuer, beloved of (almost) all who knew her. Dear friend with a heart of gold and always looking for ways to help others.
Kendra was born...
Monte Ray Nazelrod
Feb 12, 2026
Monte Ray Nazelrod, 74, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Ian Francis Perlinger
Feb 10, 2026
Ian Francis Perlinger, 38, passed away to his eternal life on February 10, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, having succumbed to a massive heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving family in comfort.
Ian was born on March 13, 1987, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Mark and Patricia (Garvey) Perlinger. He participated in many activities while growing up such as recreational soccer...
David Lee McKinney
Feb 4, 2026
David Lee McKinney, 89, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Toppenish, Washington.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm (Montana time), on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Heron Community Church in Heron, Montana. Interment will follow at the Heron Montana Cemetery. Pastor Irene Anderson of New Life Fellowship, Thompson Falls, Montana, will officiate.
Calling hours will be held...
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