Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Robert "Bob" Glen Hoyme

Robert "Bob" Glen Hoyme

Apr 30, 2022

Robert Glen Hoyme, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away April 30, 2022 at his home in Laclede, Idaho.

Robert was born on February 13, 1952 to Thomas and Jean Zirtzman Hoyme in Madison, South Dakota.  He grew up on the family farm in Jasper, Minnesota.  He attended school in Jasper and was class president of his High School...

Joan Louise Woller

Joan Louise Woller

Apr 26, 2022

In Loving Memory Of Joan Louise Woller July 5th, 1935 – April 26th, 2022 “So when tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart” -David M. Romano Joan Woller passed away peacefully in her home in Ponderay, Idaho. She was proceeded in death by her mother,...

Ella Smith Vizena

Ella Smith Vizena

Apr 24, 2022

At the age of 91, Ella Smith Vizena passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on May 24, 2022.  Ella was born August 18, 1930 in Bellevue, Idaho to James and Agnes Eggleston.  She was the youngest, with three older brothers. 

Although Ella lived most of her life in California, she liked to tell people why she was born in Idaho. ...

Terri Ann Mahoney

Terri Ann Mahoney

Apr 24, 2022

Terri Ann Bloxom Mahoney passed away at home on April 24 in Sandpoint, Idaho due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Memorial services for Terri will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 2, 2022 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel in Sandpoint, Id. She was born on May 23, 1945 to Bob and Laura Bloxom. Although she was that rare species, a Sandpoint...

Frances Eileen Schenck

Frances Eileen Schenck

Apr 22, 2022

Frances Eileen Schenck passed away on April 22nd, 2022 at her home in Clark Fork. She was born March 1st 1940 to William Jacks & Nora (Sand) Jacks in Missoula Montana. Frances was a railroad workers daughter, which meant they moved to several locations during her youth. Eddy Montana was her favorite place, she talked numerous times over the years...

Dylan B. Johnson

Dylan B. Johnson

Apr 22, 2022

Anyone who knew Dylan Johnson knew his gestures of kindness. A scribbled note, a kind word, an easy smile, one of his genuine heartfelt hugs. Even when Dylan had nothing, he managed to give something that was worth everything to those he cared for. He put his all into caring for his ailing mother in the last days of her...

Mary Baenen

Mary Baenen

Apr 19, 2022

Our beloved Mary Baenen has been known as daughter, wife, Mama, Nana Mary, cherished friend and health care provider to countless people. She was love, generosity and compassion personified. With her huge heart and energy, the love she extended to people who came into her orbit, tireless activism, and a natural wellness practice, Mary had won the hearts of the...

Merrill Longpre

Merrill Longpre

Apr 15, 2022

Merrill Longpre, 95, passed away on April 15, 2022 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

The Rosary/Vigil service will be said at 5:00 pm, Monday, April 25, 2022 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Rob Cook officiating.  Interment will take place in...

Belva Mae Siple

Belva Mae Siple

Apr 15, 2022

Belva Mae Siple, age 91, passed away on April 15th, 2022. Belva was born on August 17th, 1930 to William and Mildred O’Brien of Kason, MN. She met and married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Siple in Clark Fork, Idaho. After many years of traveling around the country with Bobs job they retired back to Clark Fork in...

Jessie Louise Mitchell

Jessie Louise Mitchell

Apr 11, 2022

Jessie Louise Mitchell, 75, of Chattaroy, Washington, died April 11, 2022, at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. She had been in ill health for several years. Jessie was raised in the Sagle area, the fifth of seven children born to Jasper L. and Nora Mona Dunn Mitchell. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1965. After living at Lind,...

Freda Louise McConnaughey

Freda Louise McConnaughey

Apr 11, 2022

Freda Louise McConnaughey passed away peacefully in her home with her husband Terry by her side, on Monday April 11, 2022. Freda was born August 24, 1937 in Sandpoint, Idaho to William and Billie Raynor. They resided in Ponderay, Idaho until Freda met and married Terry McConnaughey in 1958. They had two children Daniel and Traci. In 1963 the family...

Marc Richard Michelson

Marc Richard Michelson

Apr 10, 2022

Marc Michelson was born on January 25th, 1972, in Spokane, WA to Don and Colleen (Winship) Michelson. He was diagnosed with Leukemia in March of 2021. He fought the toughest battle of his life, and ultimately lost his battle on April 10, 2022, with family by his side. Marc attended Skyview Elementary, East Valley Middle School and graduated from East...

Rachel Therese Driggs

Rachel Therese Driggs

Apr 4, 2022

Rachel Therese Driggs, 50, passed away on April 4, 2022 in Spokane, Washington Rachel was born 12-06-1971 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Mountain Home, Idaho. Her future adoptive parents were living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and were unable to receive her on the date of her birth due to a large snow storm that closed all the airports in...

George Louis Jozovich, Jr

George Louis Jozovich, Jr

Apr 2, 2022

George L. Jozovich, Jr, 71, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Sandpoint.  Family services will be held later in the Butte, Montana area.

 

He was born in Butte, Montana on August 18, 1950 the son of George and Mary Jozovich.  He had worked at many jobs, later retiring in Sandpoint.

Claire E. Brouillard

Claire E. Brouillard

Apr 1, 2022

Claire Brouillard, 81, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, in Ponderay. Funeral servicers will be conducted at 10:00am, Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Deacon Michael Holley, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, will be officiating. Claire was born in 1940 on May 1 in Seattle, the daughter of Clark and Margaret Eckart, joining two sisters. She lived in...

Barry Norman Rosenberg

Barry Norman Rosenberg

Mar 28, 2022

Barry N. Rosenberg, 79, longtime Priest Lake and Sandpoint resident passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 in Sandpoint. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at coffeltfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.

Byron Charles Lewis

Byron Charles Lewis

Mar 27, 2022

Byron Charles Lewis passed from this life at the age of 89 on March 27, 2022, surrounded by members of his loving family at his home in Clark Fork, ID. Byron was born January 4, 1933 as Billy Moyot in Denver, CO.  He was adopted by Grace & Dan Lewis of 44th & Inca, Denver, CO as an infant.

  

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Judith "Judy" Carol Fryberg

Judith "Judy" Carol Fryberg

Mar 24, 2022

Judith Carol (Judy) Galloway Fryberg passed away on March 24, 2022, at her home in Laclede, Idaho surrounded by her family. Judy was born on November 27, 1944 at Kellogg, Idaho and was raised in Kingston. She married Larry Fryberg in 1965 in Pinehurst, Idaho. Judy has been a resident of Laclede, Idaho for over 45 years. She had a...

Thomas "Tom" Bernard Peters

Thomas "Tom" Bernard Peters

Mar 23, 2022

Thomas Bernard Peters “Tom”, was born on May 19, 1930 in San Francisco, CA and went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23, 2022 in Sandpoint, ID.

 

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 26, 2022 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Heinsen of Christ Our Redeemer Luther Church...

Robert LeRoy Munts

Robert LeRoy Munts

Mar 23, 2022

Robert Leroy Munts passed away on March 23, 2022 in Colville, Washington. He was born on June 27, 1932 in Sweet Home, Oregon to Glenn and Lydia Munts. After finishing high school in Polson Montana in 1951 he served in the US navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and in peace time. He was a cook in the Pacific...