Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Benjamin Joseph Cook
Apr 22, 2026
Benjamin Joseph Cook peacefully left his earthly home for his eternal one at 4:15 a.m. on April 22, 2026. His pilgrimage here was 33 years, 2 months, and 1 week.
Born on February 15, 1993, in Dayton, Ohio, Benjamin was joyfully received by his parents, Joseph Alan Cook and Lora Sue (Landes) Cook along with his older sister, Amanda. He was...
Julie Dawn Berreth
Apr 16, 2026
Julie Berreth, 56 years of age, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, April 16th at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint.
She moved to Sandpoint in 1991 and worked for BlueSky Broadcasting as a DJ; she worked for Cold Water Creek in the early 2000's as a copy write specialist until they closed business. Went to work for North Idaho...
Donald Leroy Northway
Apr 14, 2026
Donald, L. Northway 91, passed away Tuesday April 14th, in Sagle, Idaho. Services will be announced at a later date.
Brenda Marlene Haupert
Apr 13, 2026
Surrounded by her family with hearts full of love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Brenda Marlene Haupert (Sweeney) 86 on April 13, 2026.
Born on December 3, 1939 to Roger and Chrystine Sweeney in Winchendon, Massachusetts.
Brenda met John Haupert, married in 1979, moved to Rapid city, So Dakota, there she worked as a jewelry specialist in Independent Sales at...
Patsy Jane Immel
Apr 13, 2026
Patsy Jane Immel entered her heavenly home on April 13, 2026, in Sandpoint, Idaho after declining from the effects of long-term dementia.
She was born to Jim and Jeanette Christensen on January 29, 1947, in Denver, Colorado and was the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Wheatridge High School in 1965 and married David Immel in 1968. They worked in...
Larry Lee Schranck
Apr 13, 2026
Larry Lee Schranck, 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 30, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota. He was the only child of Lawrence and Wilhelmina Schranck.
After graduating from high school, Larry joined the Navy, where he enjoyed seeing the world on his ship, the USS MacKenzie.
Larry married his “beautiful...
Sharon "Tony" Martin
Apr 11, 2026
Sharon “Tony” Martin, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Tony was born on March 24, 1940 in Shelby, Montana. She would attend local schools in Montana and graduate from high school in Billings, Montana. She would marry Tim Martin and they would locate to the Sandpoint area.
She is survived by her husband Tim Martin, her children...
Betty Josephine Hopkins
Apr 7, 2026
Betty Hopkins 85 passed away Tuesday April 7th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family. Betty was Born Oct. 19th, 1940, in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she lived the majority of her life. Betty loved gardening, canning, embroidering and collecting rocks. Daughter of Robert and Ida Shaw. Robert Shaw passed away, Ida married Floyd McNeil who then adopted her. Betty Married Richard Martin. They...
John Robert Weisz
Apr 5, 2026
John Weisz passed away April 5th, 2026 at the age of 92.
He was born to John and Magdalena Weisz in 1934, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He attended Kootenai Grade School and graduated from Sandpoint High School. John proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962. Following his military service, he built a career in construction as...
Lawrence "Larry" Richard Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Richard Smith passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by the love of his family, friends, and community.
Larry was born on December 20, 1936, to Marian and Lawrence Smith at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, California. He was raised in Santa Ana, California, where he attended Mater Dei High...
Dorothy Jean Himes (McClure)
Apr 3, 2026
Dorothy Jean Himes (McClure) passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, while in hospice care in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Dorothy was born on June 1, 1942, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, to Grace (Smith) and Dean Attleberger. She was the oldest of seven siblings: Rosie, Barb, Billy, David, Jimmy (d.), and Ronald (d.).
Dorothy, known as “Dot,” graduated from Cranberry High School in...
Morris Lee Wills
Apr 3, 2026
Morris Lee Wills, affectionately known as “Morrie,” passed away peacefully in his home on April 3, 2026, at the age of 91.
Morrie was born on November 3, 1934, in Modesto, California, to John Morris Wills Jr. and Isla Lilly Pinckard Wills. He grew up on a ranch alongside his two older sisters, developing a love for adventure, hard work, and...
Melvin Earl Brewer
Apr 3, 2026
Melvin Earl Brewer, 86, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family graveside services will be held at a later date.
Thomas "Tom" A Manor III
Mar 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Thomas (Tom) Manor January 18, 1945 – March 30, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Manor, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 81.
Tom was born in Los Angeles, California, to Merle and Bonnie Manor, joining...
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...
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