Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Bruce Anthony Peterson
Aug 2, 2022
Bruce A. Peterson, 73, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Tuesday, August 2, 20022. Family services will be held later. Bruce was born in Ada, Minnesota on June 9, 1949, the son of Calvin and Beverly Peterson. He was a cabinet maker and had moved, from Priest River, to Sandpoint in 2019.
Joseph Patrick Henry
Aug 2, 2022
Joseph P. Henry, age 61, of Sandpoint Idaho passed away August 2, 2022 with his wife and family by his side. He was born May 17, 1961 in Chicago Illinois, the son of Joseph J. and Mary Ann Henry. He married Mary Smith on June 10, 1988 in Seoul South Korea. Joe served in the United States Army from March...
Don Servis
Aug 2, 2022
Don Servis, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Casey David Banks
Aug 1, 2022
Casey David Banks was born on June 1, 1978, in Newport, Washington, to David and Patricia (Stevens) Banks. He moved to Sandpoint, Idaho at an early age.
Funeral services will held at 10:00am, Saturday, August 27th, in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park with Dale Coffelt officiating.
He started kindergarten at the old Lincoln Elementary School...
Jim Donald Peters
Jul 28, 2022
Jim Duane Peters, 84, passed away, in Cocolalla, on July 28, 2022. Family services will be held later for the manufacturing machinist. Jim was born on July 16, 1938, the son of Donald and Florence Peters, in Minneapolis, MN.
Valerie Anne Smith
Jul 22, 2022
Valerie A. Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho, on July 22, 2022.
She was born in September 1931, in Outram, Saskatchewan (Canada). She was a dual citizen of Canada and the United States and celebrated trips around both countries throughout her life.
Her parents, Frank & Kay Yergens, moved the family to...
Wendy J Strickely
Jul 22, 2022
Wendy J Strickley, 79, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 with her two daughters, Diana and Donna, by her side.
Wendy was widowed in 1972, leaving her with five children to raise on her own. She moved the family to Sandpoint in 1980 from California. She loved her life raising her children and grandchildren and being outdoors, growing...
Robert "Bob" Wade Clark
Jul 18, 2022
Robert Wade Clark, 72, passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 18, 2022 in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was born in Sandpoint on February 6, 1950.
He started his working career at Melchers in Spokane at the age of 16 for 52 years. He loved fishing and boating at Harrison, Idaho and Lake Pend Oreille with his...
Agnes Waits
Jul 10, 2022
Agnes Waits of Laclede, Idaho passed away on Sunday, July 10,2022 at the age of 91.
Agnes was born on August 26, 1930 in Princeton, Minnesota to Owen and Jennie Stanley.
Agnes met Elmer in Denver, Colorado and they were married on February 18, 1956. They settled in Laclede, Idaho in 1961 where they raised their children Sandi...
Nancy Beth Piatt
Jul 6, 2022
Nancy Beth Piatt, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. A full obituary will be posted later. Nancy had served the city of Ponderay, as city clerk, for many years.
Clarence Ronald Mann
Jul 1, 2022
Clarence Ronald Mann, 73, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Maureen Quinn Hammond
Jun 23, 2022
Maureen Quinn Hammond, 66, peacefully passed away with family by her side at her home in Dover, Idaho, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
Maureen was born December 19, 1955, in Spokane, Washington, to Dr. John and Patricia Quinn and had six siblings. Maureen attended Ferris High School, and graduated from the University of Washington...
Gary Gene Lindsay
Jun 20, 2022
Gary Gene Lindsay, 61, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Sagle. Family services will be held at a later date. Gary was born in Post Falls, Idaho on June 27, 1960. He attended local schools and had served with the US Navy. He is survived by his close friend Christina and his siblings.
Rebecca Diane Derrickson
Jun 19, 2022
Rebecca Diane Derrickson, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Family services will be held at a later date.
A Bonner County native, Rebecca was born in Priest Lake, Idaho on March 10, 1940, the daughter of George and Madeline Gillis. She attended school in Priest River. She lived in Sandpoint, working as a CNA in health care. She...
Mark Allen Hepinstall
Jun 18, 2022
Mark Allen Hepinstall, 59, passed away, at his home, on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Family services will be held later for the U S Army Veteran.
Scott Allen Neer
Jun 15, 2022
Scott Allen Neer, 53, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Scott owned and operated a tree service in the area.
Harold Douglas Lutes
Jun 14, 2022
Harold D. “Magoo” Lutes, 79, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Services will be conducted at 2:00pm, on Saturday, July 16th, in the Sandpoint Eagles Lodge, on John Hudon Lane.
Harold was born on February 15, 1943 in Wallace, Idaho. The family later moved to Hermiston, Oregon where he graduated from high school in 1961. He...
Cara Lynn Schmeling
Jun 12, 2022
Cara Lynn Schmeling, 65, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Sagle, Idaho. Family services will be held at a later date. Cara was born, in Spokane, Washington on Sept. 16, 1956 the daughter of Leonard and Guida Smalling.
Jill Suzanne Brow
Jun 10, 2022
Jill Suzanne Brow passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 10, 2022.
She was born in Long Beach, California, on April 2, 1953, to Norvin and Patricia Smith. She grew up in Bellflower, California, with her four brothers, Mike, Scott, Kim, and Kevin Smith. She attended Catholic school until her senior year and graduated from Downey High in...
Gary Joe Bonser
Jun 7, 2022
Gary Joe Bonser, 40, passed away on June 7, 2022, in Sandpoint. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00pm, Friday, July 15, 2022, in the Westmond Cemetery. Pastor Barry Johnson will be officiating. A reception will follow, the graveside service, at 467520 Highway 95 South, in Sagle. Gary was born, in Sandpoint on April 24, 1982. He attended local schools,...