Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Donald Charles Lyon
Jun 11, 2020
Donald Charles Lyon was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on November 29, 1937. Don was a master storyteller and loved making people laugh with his exploits.
After graduating from Lennox High School and spending two years at Amherst College, Don took a summer job with the Forest Service in Clark Fork, ID. From that point on North Idaho would always...
Esther Libby Surber
Jun 8, 2020
Esther Libby Surber, age 96, passed away at Luther Park Assisted Living Apartments in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 8, 2020.
Esther was born on May 30, 1924 in Westbrook, Maine near Portland to Merle and Effie Libby. She grew up with an older sister, younger brother, and years later, a baby brother.
After graduating from high school, Esther continued...
Richard Allen Smith
Jun 8, 2020
Richard Allen Smith, 57. passed away in Ponderay, Idaho on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born in San Diego, California on June 23, 1957 and had recently moved to this area.
Services are pending.
James Clinton Carnegie
Jun 7, 2020
James Clinton Carnegie, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later. James is retired from the US Forest Service.
Bonnie Marie Finch
Jun 7, 2020
Bonnie Marie Finch, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Family services and interment will take place in Payson, Utah. Bonnie is a retired registered nurse.
Shana G Jarrett
Jun 4, 2020
Shana G Jarrett, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Family services will be held later for the retired county employee.
Charles Henry Scott
May 30, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Henry Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, May 30, in Sandpoint, Idaho. In the days immediately preceding his passing he received loving phone calls from most of his family; children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister and friends.
He was born on July 3, 1930, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to parents Donald Cameron Scott and Bernice Higgins...
Roy Lynn Neely
May 30, 2020
Roy L. Neely from Naples, Idaho passed away quietly in his sleep on May 30, 2020 in Coeur d’ Alene, ID.
Roy was born on January 29, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA. He was adopted through the LA Children’s Home Society by Leonard Leroy Neely and Chesna Irene Neely. Roy grew up with his adopted sister, Candace Banks in...
Lois Elaine Steen
May 29, 2020
Lois was born on July 29, 1939 to Albertha and Fenley Cook Jr in Naples, Idaho. Lois passed away passed away peacefully in her home in Sandpoint, Idaho on May 29, 2020 at the age of 80 years old.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00am, Saturday, June 17, 2023 in thre McArthur Cemetery off Highway 95. A potluck...
Hieron Lorray Kline
May 27, 2020
Our Precious Angel skipped and sang as she ran into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Hieron Lorray Kline was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on October 3, 2001, three months early and weighing only 1-1/2 pounds. Her strong spirit carried her through life until age 18 when she, not only graduated from high...
Roger Eugene Bejot
May 24, 2020
Roger Eugene Bejot left his earthly home and stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior at his home on May 24, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born to Jerome A & Stella Bejot on October 13, 1939 in LongPine, NE.
He spent his childhood on Buffalo Flats between Ainsworth and LongPine, NE. There he started school...
Bradley Harold Myers
May 24, 2020
Bradly Harold Myers, 97, passed away, in Post Falls, on Sunday, May 24,2020.
Graveside services will be held, in the Westmond Cemetery, at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Dale Coffelt will be officiating.
Brad was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on May 15, 1923, later moving to San Bernardino, California where he graduated from high school in 1941. ...
Willetta "Willie" Chapman
May 22, 2020
Willetta “Willie” Chapman, 91, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barry Johnson officiating.
Willie was born on November 8, 1928 in Sandpoint, Idaho the daughter of Walter and Lillian Shields. Willie attended local schools graduating from...
Harvey Eugene Luckey
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020 at the age of 86 Harvey Eugene Luckey went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ and joined his most beloved gift from God, his wife Eva.
Services for Harvey will be held at the Coffelt’s Funeral Home on Saturday May 30th at 11:00 am a with grave-side service at Pinecrest Cemetery. The service will...
Donald F. "Don" Farrar
May 21, 2020
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Donald Frank Farrar Sr., passed on to Heaven’s fishing holes at the age of 83. Don was born September 10, 1936, in Dayton, Washington, to Frank Farrar and Grace (Lamoreaux/Farrar/Stuart).
Don grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time in the woods with his best friend, Bud Philips, and beloved...
William "Clyde" Markham
May 19, 2020
William “Bill” Markham, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home in Tacoma, Washington.
A complete obituary announcing services will be posted later. Bill will be buried next to his family in Seneacquoteen Cemetery.
Jeannie LaRae Kistler
May 19, 2020
Jeannie LaRae Kistler, 77, a long time resident of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away May 19, 2019, at Kootenai Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 20, 1942, in Carlsbad, California, a daughter of James and Norma (Buck) Martin.
She was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California. Jeannie was an airline hostess for Continental Airlines...
Wayne Bruce Hansen
May 17, 2020
Wayne Bruce Hansen, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Wayne moved from Boise, Idaho to Cocolalla in 2005. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing on Lake Pend Orielle.
Charles "Mike" Sprinkel
May 16, 2020
Charles “Mike” Sprinkel, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Larry Wayne Lance
May 13, 2020
Larry Wayne Lance, 86, passed away at home in his sleep on Wednesday, May 13 in Sandpoint, ID.
A Memorial Service with close family and friends will be held at a later date in Southern California.
Larry was born on January 18, 1934 in Greely, Colorado to Lawrence and Marguerite Lance.
Larry served for 4 years in the US Navy...