Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Kathleen Marie Bunty
Jan 8, 2023
Kathleen Marie Bunty, 74, passed away, on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Sandpoint. A family obituary will be published later. Kathleen was born in Hollywood, California on March 22, 1948, the daughter of Jack Mullan and Barbara Young. She retired as a floral designer and master gardener, later moving to North Idaho.
Patrick and Cassie Reno
Jan 8, 2023
Cassie (North) Reno age 58 passed away on January 8, 2023 in Sagle, Idaho due to a tragic accident. She was followed in death by her loving husband Patrick Loren Reno age 60 of Sagle, Idaho on January 11, 2023. Pat was born in Oxnard, California on January 3, 1963. Cassie was born in Kirkland, Washington on December 20, 1964. ...
Jonathan Charles Wilt
Jan 6, 2023
Jonathan Charles Wilt, 68, passed away, in Coeur d'Alene on Friday, January 6, 2023. A complete obituary, with service information, will be posted later He had served with the US Army and was a retired glazier, working on commercial buildings. He was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church.
Margaret Louise Wagner
Jan 4, 2023
Margaret Louise Wagner, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. A full obituary, with service details will be posted later. The Sandpoint native was born October 3, 1934, the daughter of Bloom and Dorothy Irish. She will be laid to rest, with her husband Clay, in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Aleatha Mae Sawhill
Jan 3, 2023
Aleatha Mae Sawhill, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Aleatha was born on September 13, 1928 in Sandpoint, Idaho the daughter of Henry M and Rowena U Knudson. She was living in Sandpoint most of her life and graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1948.
In 1949, Aleatha and Bob...
James Walter Reed
Jan 2, 2023
James Walter Reed, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, in Sandpoint. He was born on January 4, 1962 in Butte, Montana. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service, later moving to the Sandpoint area.
Duane Searson Church Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Duane Church Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Duane was born in Marion, Ohio in 1941, son of Duane Church, Sr. and Frances Dodds Church. Growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, it was only natural that he chose to join the Navy after graduating from high school in Huron OH....
Jack David Lewis
Dec 31, 2022
Jack David Lewis passed away on December 31, 2022 in Sandpoint. A complete obituary will be posted later for the longtime Sandpoint resident. Jack was born, in Colorado, on September 25, 1961, the son of Dave and Mardette Lewis. He was self employed locally.





