Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Helen Elizabeth Evans

Helen Elizabeth Evans

Aug 25, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Evans, 97, passed away in Sandpoint on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  She was born in Massillon, Ohio on December 20, 1923 the daughter of Perlee and Helen Snyder.  She had moved to Sandpoint in her retirement.  Family services will be held later. 

Barbara Glee Hall

Barbara Glee Hall

Aug 25, 2021

Barbara Hall passed away on August 25,2021 at Life Care Center of Sandpoint. She was 91 years old. Barbara was born on September 1,1929 in Coeur d'Alene Idaho, a daughter to Lewis and Helen Fox. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1948. She married Raymond Hall on September 30,1951 in Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

Barbara was a homemaker, a cat...

Arnold "Jack" A. Ames

Arnold "Jack" A. Ames

Aug 24, 2021

Arnold Arthur Ames (Jack) was born March 19, 1930 in Dover, Idaho.  He passed away at his home in Dover on August 24, 2021.

 

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jon Pomeroy officiating.

 

Jack spent his last days surrounded by family and friends.  Jack has gone...

Edmond Elmore Madan, Jr.

Edmond Elmore Madan, Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

Edmond E. Madan, Jr., 67, passed away in Sandpoint on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Family services will be held later for the retired environmentalist. He was a US Army veteran, having served in Vietnam.

Lura Louise Hollett

Lura Louise Hollett

Aug 22, 2021

Lura L. (Fox) Hollett, passed peacefully on August 22, 2021 with her husband, Vernon M. Hollett of 69 years by her side. She is also survived by her sons’ Gordon (Melanie) Hollett of Priest River, Idaho, Gary Hollett of Priest River, Idaho & Glenn  (Lori) Hollett of North Pole, Alaska and daughters’ Gail Hollett of Priest River, Idaho and Ginger...

Duane Neil Emery

Duane Neil Emery

Aug 21, 2021

Duane Neil Emery, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Veradale, Washington.

 

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 27, 2021 in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

 

Duane was born in Spokane, WA, to Marvin and Hazel Emery on January 7,1937. In 1943, the family moved to Kootenai, and later into Sandpoint, where Duane completed his...

Sandra G. Belvail

Sandra G. Belvail

Aug 18, 2021

Sandra G. Belvail, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Family services will be held.  She was born on March 17, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and had worked as a nurse practitioner.

Gerald Allen Felch

Gerald Allen Felch

Aug 12, 2021

Gerald Allen Felch, 70, passed away, in his home near Clark Fork.  A complete obituary will be posted later for the retired firefighter and Marine Corp veteran.

Jerald Leroy Justis

Jerald Leroy Justis

Aug 12, 2021

With a heavy heart we are announcing the passing of Jerald Justis, age 78, on August 12th, 2021 in his home in Sandpoint, ID. If you knew him, you know there are far too many words to describe how amazing of a man he was. He filled the lives of those around him with so much love and joy and...

William Paul Gould

William Paul Gould

Aug 11, 2021

William Paul Gould, 62, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Ponderay, Idaho.  he was born in Inglewood, California on January 3, 1959, the son of Ernst and Ruth Gould.  He had worked as a tow truck driver for many years, moving to Bonner County in 2017.

Sharlene Valeria Fitchett

Sharlene Valeria Fitchett

Aug 11, 2021

Sharlene Valeria Fitchett, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Libby, Montana.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Sharlene was the bookkeeper at the family farm for many years.

Helen Marion Loewen

Helen Marion Loewen

Aug 10, 2021

Helen Marion Loewen passed away on August 10, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband, Bernhard Loewen and her two children Timothy John Loewen and Bonnie Lynn Loewen Fuller and 5 grandchildren Amanda, Trisha, Jerime, Kari and Bryce, 9 great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada and the US.  She was...

Gale Henry Barfuss

Gale Henry Barfuss

Aug 8, 2021

 

With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.  Gale Henry Barfuss, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Gale Henry Barfuss was born in Sandpoint, Idaho in 1936 and lived in the Sandpoint area all of his life.  He married Dorothy Lee Oxley in 1958  ...

Russ Hoepfer

Russ Hoepfer

Aug 5, 2021

Russ Hoepfer left this world on August 5, 2021. He was the oldest son of Gerald and Joan Hoepfer. Russ was born on September 22, 1953 at Travis Air Force Base close to Sacramento, California. When Russ was young, the family moved to Priest River, Idaho. During his life in Priest River, he excelled in academics and especially in sports....

Frances Augustina Reed

Frances Augustina Reed

Aug 4, 2021

Frances A. Reed of Sagle passed away in Sandpoint on August 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Frances was born January 3, 1934 in Priest River, Idaho to James and Mary (Fox) Boothe. In early 1935, they moved to the family farm on Lignite Road in Sagle. Frances attended Sagle Elementary School for eight years and Sandpoint High School at...

Naida Louise Miller

Naida Louise Miller

Aug 3, 2021

Naida Louise Miller was born on March 3, 1937 during a major snowstorm at the Kaniksu Stock Ranch east of Priest River, Idaho. Known as the Italian Settlement, and later shortened to The Settlement, this close-knit community kept the old Italian traditions and language alive throughout the early 1900’s.

 

She attended grade school through high school in Priest River. ...

Thomas William Rosenberg

Thomas William Rosenberg

Aug 2, 2021

Thomas William Rosenberg was born on February 24th, 1947 to William Walter Rosenberg and Myrle Elaine Rosenberg in Fairmount, Minnesota. He had a younger sister, Elaine who passed away last year. In his youth, Tom liked camping, fishing, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. Ones he’d continue to enjoy for the rest of his life.

At the age of 18,...

Dean Elmore Largent

Dean Elmore Largent

Jul 30, 2021

Dean Elmore Largent D.D.S., 92, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

Dean was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 4, 1928.  He was the son of Ira E. and Mary Largent.  Dean grew up in Tyler, Texas and moved to Clarkston, Washington after high school graduation.  At age 16, he entered college in...

Perry Jay Hopkins

Perry Jay Hopkins

Jul 27, 2021

Perry Jay Hopkins, 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Perry was a long haul truck driver.

Wes Felland Jr.

Wes Felland Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Wesley “Wes” Leonard Felland Jr., 81, passed away on July 24, 2021 we lost a wonderful, kind, loving, funny, soft-spoken man.  A husband, father and friend that will be missed forever.

 

Wesley was born on December 7, 1939 in Watford City, North Dakota to Wesley l and Bernita Felland.

 

He is survived by his wife Judy; his three...