Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Marsha G. Turner
Jun 18, 2020
Marsh G. Turner, 79, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Marsha was born in Berkley, California on Sept. 18, 1940, the daughter of William and Elsie Turner. She
later moved to the Sandpoint area and was self employed.
Suzanne W. Drevick
Jun 17, 2020
Suzanne W. Drevick, 87, passed away in her home, in Sandpoint, on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
For many years Suzanne had owned and operated a telephone answering service.
Cleona May Scott
Jun 15, 2020
Your time on earth has come to an end, your spirit remains forever, your feisty ways got you this far, you will be forever missed. "Corky" Cleona May Scott passed away on June 15th, 2020.
Born on April 27th, 1929 or was it '28, yes a story survives there. A wife, a mom, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a...
William "Bill" Valroy Ross
Jun 14, 2020
William Valroy Ross, 57, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Bill was a wolf handler at wolf people in Cocolalla.
Larry L. VanDenBerg
Jun 13, 2020
Larry Laverne Van Den Berg passed away on Saturday June 13, 2020 peacefully with his children by his bedside. Larry was born January 11, 1943 in Miller, South Dakota to Arie and Thelma Van Den Berg. He is survived by his sisters Jean Leckner of Sandpoint and Elaine Scott of Lynnwood. Larry is also survived by his brothers Dick Van...
Ada "Nikki" Maibaum
Jun 12, 2020
Nikki Maibaum, AKA Ada Lois Johnson McMullin, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2020 at her home in Sagle, Idaho.
Nikki was born on December 13, 1926 in St. George, Utah the daughter of Clifford and Verna McMullin. Verna had already had three boys, and then Nikki was born and then Verna had three more boys born.
A...
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...