Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Paul Jared Trunnell

Paul Jared Trunnell

Feb 21, 2023

 

Our beloved Paul Jared Trunnell, purveyor of all things stone, MacGyver of all that’s impossible and rescuer of the downtrodden, slipped from his cancerous body at the age of 67 to seek new adventures in Heaven on February 21, 2023.

 

Born number nine of seventeen siblings, Paul dubbed himself “the peak of the gene pool”. He leaves behind...

Joseph William Jones

Joseph William Jones

Feb 18, 2023

Joseph William Jones, affectionately known as "Kokomoe Joe" or "Craze Joe," passed away peacefully at his home in Sagle on February 18. He was born September 26, 1972, in Oakland, CA to William and Sharon Jones of Moyie Springs, Joe was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many. Throughout his life, Joe moved around with his family...

Joseph "Joe" W. Jones

Joseph "Joe" W. Jones

Feb 18, 2023

Joseph "Joe" W. Jones, 50, passed away, in Sagle, on February 18, 2023.  A complete obituary, with service information, will be posted later.  Joe was born on Sept. 26, 1972, in Oakland, California.  He had worked, as a stone mason, in construction.   

Charles "Chuck" Stanley Hogarty

Charles "Chuck" Stanley Hogarty

Feb 7, 2023

Charles Stanley Hogarty was born in Kelso Washington on February 13, 1935n to Clyde and Ethel Hogarty.  Chuck passed to his rest on February 7, 2023, at his home, in Sagle, Idaho at the age of 88.

After graduating from Kelso High School in 1955, he began working at Weyerhaeuser.  He was drafted into the US Navy on November 1st...

Diana Williams

Diana Williams

Feb 7, 2023

Diana Marie Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday February 7th, 2023 at the age of 76.  Diana was born in Redlands, CA on September 20th 1946 to Joaquin and Esther Lara.  She met her handsome, Marine husband Ronald L. Williams on the beach in Oceanside, CA.  They were married on December 11th, 1965 which began...

Steffani Carole Lippert

Steffani Carole Lippert

Feb 6, 2023

Steffani Carole Lippert passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday February 6, 2023, at Life Care Assisted Living Center due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. 

Steffani was born September 27, 1946, to Ruben and Harriet Garcia in Whittier, CA. After graduating from Grants Pass High School, she met and married Norman E. Lippert and they started...

Velma Jean Bartholomew

Velma Jean Bartholomew

Feb 5, 2023

Our mother Velman Jean Bartholomew has completed her final chapter of life on earth.  She passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at  the age of 96 after a brief illness.

 

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Pine Street.

 

She was one of...

Catherine Edith Raynor

Catherine Edith Raynor

Feb 4, 2023

Catherine Edith Raynor, “Katie Campbell”, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2023.

 

Katie was born in Laclede, Idaho on October 21, 1936 on the family homestead, which was homesteaded in the late 1800s by her Grandparents, Thomas and Edith Campbell. She attended school in Laclede and graduated from Priest River High School in 1954. She married Jack Raynor on...

William "Bill" J. Bartro

William "Bill" J. Bartro

Jan 31, 2023

William "Bill" J. Bartro, 72 passed away, in Sagle, on Tuesday, January 31, 2923.  A complete obituary will be posted later for the retired computer technician.  Bill was born on June 25, 1950 in Auburn, Washington, later moving to the Sagle area.

Wanda Marie Porter

Wanda Marie Porter

Jan 29, 2023

Wanda Marie Porter, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  She was born on July 24, 1955 in Portland, Oregon the daughter of Ovid and Mildred Seiffert.   She had worked in the health care field, as a CNA.  She moved, to the Sagle area, from Portland, Oregon in 2003.

Anthony Dean Merola

Anthony Dean Merola

Jan 28, 2023

Anthony “Dino” Merola, 64, passed away peaceful in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Anthony was renowned to be a loving and caring friend, father and grandfather.

 

Anthony was born in Monterey, California on March 25, 1958 to the parents of Simone and Alice Merola. While living in the Central Coast, he...

Partick Joseph Leigh

Partick Joseph Leigh

Jan 27, 2023

Patrick Joseph Leigh, 59, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2023 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted later.  Patrick will be laid to rest next to his father, Robert, in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Charlotte Louise Felts

Charlotte Louise Felts

Jan 25, 2023

Charlotte Louise Felts, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home in Athol, Idaho.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Marilyn Louise Brothers

Marilyn Louise Brothers

Jan 21, 2023

Marilyn Louise Brothers, 95, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Palisade, Nebraska.

 

Family services will be held at a later date.  Marilyn will be laid to rest next to her husband, Harvey, in Pack River Cemetery.

Karl Willard Berntsen

Karl Willard Berntsen

Jan 20, 2023

Karl Willard Berntsen passed away at his Sandpoint, Idaho home on Jan. 20, 2023, at the age of 82. A true Idaho native, he was born in Lewiston to Alfred Berntsen and Gertrude Lutke and graduated from Clarkston High School as salutatorian in 1958.

Karl led a rich, well-travelled life. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from Washington State...

John Henry Nitcy

John Henry Nitcy

Jan 14, 2023

John Henry Nitcy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, friend, and teacher, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on January 14, 2023, after a yearlong fight with pancreatic cancer.

 

John was born on August 26, 1959 in St. Maries, Idaho to Spencer and Judy Nitcy. He shared many fond stories of his childhood in St. Maries, including...

Geraldine Ann Simik

Geraldine Ann Simik

Jan 13, 2023

Geraldine Ann Simik, 91, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Friday, January 13, 2023.  She was born on Nov. 10, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Janci, Italian immigrants.  She will be buried, with her husband Frank, in the St Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois.

Roger Lee Munson

Roger Lee Munson

Jan 12, 2023

Roger Lee Munson, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Sagle.  Family services will be held at a later date.  Roger was born in Spokane, Washington on June 7, 1939 the son of Clifford and Alice Munson.  He had retired, as a lineman, from GTE.

Robert M Ramko

Robert M Ramko

Jan 12, 2023

Robert Michael Ramko, 85, passed away on January 12, 2023 at his home in Sanpdoint, Idaho surrounded by his family.

 

Bob was born on June 30, 1937 in Nyack, NY to Michael and Anna Bianco Ramko.  He grew up and attended school in Spring Valley, NY and Alfred University.  He held a number of positions with United Parcel Service...

Carol Sue Wood

Carol Sue Wood

Jan 10, 2023

Carol Sue Wood, 84, passed away, in Hayden, Idaho on January 10, 2023.  Family services will be held later.  Carol was born in Florence, California on November 4, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Ada Connaughton.  She had retired as a secretary, from the medical field.  On August 22, 1970 she married Everett Wood in Long Beach, California.