Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Ty David Platt

Ty David Platt

Mar 4, 2021

Morning of March 4th Ty said Goodbye.

Ty was born to Richard & Donna Platt on February 3 1977.

His parents instilled in Ty a great work ethic. Raising him on their farm. Ty went to School in Noxon Montana where he Graduated in 1995. Ty was an avid 4H member & participated in fairs with His Cattle. Ty also...

Norma Jean Lang

Norma Jean Lang

Mar 4, 2021

Norma Jean Lang, 94 passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2021.  She was born on December 14, 1926 in Creighton, Nebraska and had married Edward Lang, who preceded her in death.  She will be buried, beside him, in Geneva, Nebraska.  Norma has lived in the Sandpoint area since 2018.

David C. McCoy

David C. McCoy

Feb 27, 2021

David McCoy, (age59) passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Cocolalla home on February 27, 2021.  He was born in Twin Falls Idaho on March 16, 1961.

 

He was married to the love of his life Debbie Lee McCoy (Phinney). They were married September 18, 1982 and were married for 39 years.  Debbie was his partner in all...

Nellie May Bonin

Nellie May Bonin

Feb 22, 2021

Nellie Mae Athay Hoisington Bonin

Nellie May Bonin, 90, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Sandpoint.

Family services will be held later, due to the covid situation.

Nellie was born January 30, 1931 in Coffee, Missouri to William Thomas and Virdrr Leigh Athay.  She met and married Daniel Hoisington and they raised eight children; Thomas, Daniel, Johnathan, Donald,...

Catherine E. Buck

Catherine E. Buck

Feb 20, 2021

Catherine E. Buck, 97, passed away in Spokane Valley, WA; on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 27th at 2:30pm.  Services will be in Coffelt’s Chapel with Pastor Mark Walker, from Spokane Valley, WA; officiating.  Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Catherine Yusten was born on May 11, 1923 in Willis, Nebraska, the...

Ann Mae Gerstenberger

Ann Mae Gerstenberger

Feb 12, 2021

Ann Mae Gerstenberger, 94, passed away in Sandpoint on Friday, February 12, 2021.  A complete obituary, with service information, will be posted later.  Ann was born on August 21, 1926; the daughter of James and Venita Larkin.  Ann was a resident of Trout Creek, Montana.

Marty James Eden

Marty James Eden

Feb 12, 2021

On February 12th 2021, Marty James Eden, loving husband died suddenly at the age of 58.

Marty was born in Spokane on January 15th 1963 to Dick and Hazel Eden. He graduated from Ferris High School in 1981. He worked numerous jobs and was always busy. If you were lucky and caught him at the right moment he would cut...

Jon Dylan Briggs

Jon Dylan Briggs

Feb 12, 2021

Jon Dylan Briggs was born January 7, 1993 to Julie Simons and Ronald Briggs. Jon passed away on February 12, 2021in a car accident.

 

He was survived by mother Julie Simons, 2 sisters Gail (Lalo) Perez and Melanie Briggs, 2 nieces Alyssa and Journi, 3 nephews Nathan, Levi, and Jamison.

 

Jon was preceeded in death by his grandparents,...

Gary Edward Gors

Gary Edward Gors

Feb 7, 2021

Gary Edward Gors, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary announcing services will be posted later.  Gary was a Green Beret with the US Army.

Raymond Forrester Kopcke

Raymond Forrester Kopcke

Feb 4, 2021

Raymond Forrester Kopcke, 60, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.  Raymond operated heavy equipment for many years.

Thomas Paul Ewing

Thomas Paul Ewing

Feb 3, 2021

Thomas Paul Ewing, 70, passed away in Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home in Athol, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted later.  Tom was a cement truck driver for many years.

Virginia Anne Buck

Virginia Anne Buck

Feb 3, 2021

Virginia Anne Buck, 78, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on February 3, 2021.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.  Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

 

Virginia was born on September 2, 1942, in Sandpoint, the daughter of William and Lucille Kannady.  She attended local schools, graduating from...

Donald William Rigney Sr.

Donald William Rigney Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

Donald William Rigney, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Naples, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted late

Louie Joseph Baribeau

Louie Joseph Baribeau

Jan 31, 2021

January 31, 2021 we said a loving farewell to Louie Joseph Baribeau, a husband, father, brother, friend and mentor. 

 

He was born in Idaho Falls to Francis and Louis Baribault on Feb. 10, 1948   His loving sister Michelle, only a year older, was already ensconced in the Baribault home.  Louie grew up in Eureka, California.  He became a...

Christopher "Chris" Lee Barker

Christopher "Chris" Lee Barker

Jan 27, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Barker a Loving husband and father of Sandpoint lost his battle with Crohn’s Disease and MS on January 27th at the age of 43. 

 

Chris was survived by his wife Sara Barker, his children Jacob Barker and Lillian Barker. His in-laws Mark and Marion Johnson, Jay and Jennifer Patzer, and nephews Mikel, Joseph, and Mathew Brown....

Patricia F. "Pat" Derr

Patricia F. "Pat" Derr

Jan 20, 2021

Patricia Frances Derr, 88, from Clark Fork Idaho passed in peace on January 20, 2021.  Patricia was born on St Patrick’s Day March 17, 1932 in Sandpoint Idaho to George and Mary Alice (Mae) Fields.  She grew up at Cabinet until right before starting 7th grade, when her family moved to Clark Fork.  She graduated from Clark Fork High School...

Carolee Johnis Boyden

Carolee Johnis Boyden

Jan 18, 2021

Carolee Johnis Boyden, 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home in Sagle, Idaho.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ruby Lola Patterson

Ruby Lola Patterson

Jan 18, 2021

Ruby Lola Patterson, 99, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Spokane Valley, WA.  She was born in Richards, Colorado on April 25, 1921, the daughter of George and Ina Hawkins.  She would later move to the Sandpoint area and graduate from Sandpoint High School.  She had retired, as a purchasing agent, from the Santa Barbara School District, Santa...

Arnold Leon Mabile

Arnold Leon Mabile

Jan 18, 2021

Col. Arnold Leon Mabile, USAF (Ret.), 83, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Tucson, AZ. A resident of Rock Springs, WY, Arnold spent as much time as he could each year at the family’s “heart home” on Bottle Bay, Lake Pend Oreille. Arnold is survived by his devoted wife, Eunice Fay Kiernan, his son Arnold Glenn, daughter Amy Elizabeth...

Yvonne E. Babayco

Yvonne E. Babayco

Jan 16, 2021

Yvonne Eglantina Babayco, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Sandpoint.  Family services will be held later for the retired bookkeeper.  She was born on August 17, 1926 in Crikvencia, Croatia, moving to America as a child.