Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Rupert Day Rush,Jr.
Sep 27, 2021
“Our beloved Cowboy daddy”
Rupert Day Rush Jr.
Rupert passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on September 27th, 2021 surrounded by his Idaho family. He was born September 20th, 1927 to Vera and Rupert Day Rush Sr. in Goodland, Kansas.
He was the oldest of three boys. The family moved to California in 1942....
Donald Neal Kayser
Sep 23, 2021
Donald N. Kayser, 89, passed away, at his home, in Heron, Montana on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Family services will be held later. Donald was born on June 30, 1932 in Orland, California the son of Henry and Ameliea Kayser. He had lived in Bonners Ferry, Idaho for many years, selling insurance.
Belinda Joann Hart
Sep 21, 2021
Belinda Joann Hart, 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2021, at her home, in Sagle. Belinda was born in Bonners Ferry on July 21, 1959, making her a native of this area.
Lucille N. Soderstrum
Sep 21, 2021
Lucille N. Soderstrum, 86, passed away in Sandpoint on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Lucille was born in Eureka, Montana on December 8, 1934, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret Burch. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Walter Sam Hart
Sep 19, 2021
Walter Sam Hart, 61, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Sagle, Idaho. He had worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a native to the area, being born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Patricia Ann Labrum
Sep 19, 2021
Patricia Ann Labrum, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 14th, at her home. Patricia was born in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of John and Fern Katcher. She moved to the Sandpoint area in 1997, from Bakersfield, California. Survivors include her husband, of 55 years, Ralph Labrum.
Alan Dean Henderson
Sep 19, 2021
Alan Dean Henderson, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Clark Fork, Idaho from kidney failure.
A Celebration of his life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Cabinet Mountain Calvary Chapel with Pastor Scott Douglas officiating.
Alan was born on April 17, 1947 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Thelma Ruth and...
Valerie Joyce Brown
Sep 15, 2021
Valerie Joyce (Leonard) Brown age 63 of Sandpoint, ID left this world to be with our Lord on September 15th 2021 in Spokane, WA.
Valerie was born on December 22 1957 in Sandpoint, ID to Lewis Leonard and Marjorie Reed Leonard. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1976 and had been a faithful High school Reunion participant ever...
Donald Lyman Haynes
Sep 14, 2021
Donald Lyman Haynes, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted at a later date.
Patricia Lynne Sutter
Sep 13, 2021
Patricia Lynne Sutter, 68, passed away on September 13, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Patricia was born in London, England on February 18, 1953 and raised by her parents Joseph and Dorothy Dillehay. She graduated from high school in Texas. She moved to Alaska in the 1970’s and enjoyed all that it had to offer.
Patricia...
Kristie Lynn McKay
Sep 10, 2021
Kristie Lynn McKay, 65, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Marvin Richard Jenkins
Sep 10, 2021
Marvin Richard Jenkins, 72, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho. A complete obituary will be posted later. Marvin was a resident of Priest River, Idaho for many years.
Clyde David Wilburn
Sep 9, 2021
Clyde David Wilburn, 93, passed away in Plains, Montana on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
Graveside services, with Military honors, will be held in the Heron Cemetery at 1:00pm, Montana time, on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Pastor Charley Denison will be officiating.
Clyde was born in Elmgrove, West Virginia on September 21, 1927, and attended local schools. He joined the US...
Linda Ann Lindsey
Sep 9, 2021
Linda Ann Lindsey, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Ricky Lee Harmon
Sep 8, 2021
Ricky Lee Harmon, 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He had moved to the Sagle area in 2013, working as a carpenter, on many homes, in the area. He was born in Eureka, California on May 20, 1957.
Donald Eugene Girton
Sep 6, 2021
Donald Eugene Girton, 94, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. Donald will be laid to rest with his wife Alma in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Lillian Kathleen Hughes
Sep 6, 2021
Lillian Kathleen Hughes, 86, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Claude Spinosa
Sep 5, 2021
Claude Spinosa, 84, of Sandpoint, Idaho, succumbed to cancer peacefully in his sleep on Sunday September 5, 2021.
Claude is survived by his wife Jean Spinosa of 58 years, brother Roberto Cabras, three sons John, Mike, and Dan, daughters-in-law Irina Spinosa, Yvette Gustafsen, and Arlene Spinosa, grandchildren Claire and Michelle, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Claude was...
Randall "Randy" Scott Petersen
Sep 4, 2021
Randall “Randy” Scott Petersen, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. A compete obituary will be posted later. Randy worked for the rail road for many years.
Loren L. Spielman
Sep 2, 2021
Loren Lamoine Spielman, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 inKalispell, Montana.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lori Morton, First Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Loren was born August 15, 1946, to Lloyd and Audrey (Litner) Spielman in...