Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Gary Calvin Plachta
Apr 2, 2020
Gary Calvin Plachta, 72, passed away Thursday afternoon April 2, 2020 near Hope, Idaho. Family services will be planned later. Inurnment will be in Oregon. Gary had followed the rodeo circuit, later working construction at a nuclear site prior to moving to North Idaho. Gary was a member of BPOE #1376 and loved to play golf.
Dalton Charles Felts
Apr 1, 2020
Dalton Charles Felts, 20, passed away on granite Hill the evening of April 1, 2020.
A full obituary will be published later in the Daily Bee for the Athol resident.
Marie Theresa Nordin
Mar 25, 2020
Marie Zeisz Nordin, OFS, 91, of Sandpoint, Idaho, entered into eternal life on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, 2020.
Marie was born in San Francisco, California to parents Oscar Zeisz and Otilia Quiroz, on September 10, 1928. She was raised in a devout Catholic home with two brothers and one sister. She attended St. Paul’s...
Lawrence (Larry) W. Glahe
Mar 23, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Wilson Glahe passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho at the age of 101. He was born to Irene and Frank Glahe on November 24, 1918 in Hope, Idaho joining his brother Frank.
The brothers had a tumultuous childhood – frequently moving from place to place between Washington, California and Idaho, and often from family...
Norma Rae Pedler
Mar 22, 2020
Norma Rae Pedler, 83, passed away at her home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, March 22, 2020.
Norma, and her husband Kenneth, moved to the Sandpoint area following retirement in 1975. She was a collector of fine art.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Vicki Dale Dolsby
Mar 18, 2020
Vicki Dale Dolsby, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by people that loved her very much in her home in Sandpoint, ID at 3:13 pm on Wednesday March 18th, 2020. A strong-willed and passionate woman, Vicki was known for her sassy wit, big heart, and the way she welcomed anyone and everyone into her home with open arms. Her bright personality...
Daniel W Simmons
Mar 18, 2020
Daniel Wray Simmons of Sagle, Idaho
Born August 18, 1948
Died March 18, 2020
Loving husband of Josephine (Fina) Simmons for over 36 years.
From his days as a US Army veteran through retirement from construction, when Dan set out a goal, he accomplished it. He was driven, resourceful and non-compromising. Dan earned many marksman and sharpshooter awards. His...
Melody Anne Fairbrother
Mar 15, 2020
Melody Anne Fairbrother left us on what she referred to as her “peaceful journey to the sun” on Sunday, March 15, 2020 with her pit crew of loved ones surrounding her. Melody spent the last weekend of her life sharing her unparalleled sense of humor, her dreams, regrets, gratitude, and love with the people that mattered most to her.
Melody...
Glen Edward Eich
Mar 7, 2020
Glen Edward Eich, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2020 of congestive heart failure.
Glen was born on December 11, 1931 in South Dakota. In 1935 he moved to Cocolalla, Idaho with his parents, Herman and Mable Eich and siblings, where he spent the rest of his life. He served in the U.S. Army for 1954-1956.
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Harold Magnus Overland
Mar 7, 2020
Harold Magnus Overland, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.
Harold was born in Circle, Montana on April 16, 1930 to Magnus and Emma Overland. He moved to Spokane, Washington with his family, he attended Rogers High School...
Bruce C. Wendle
Mar 3, 2020
Bruce C. Wendle, 84, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Monday, March 3, 2020.
A full obituary will be posted later for the U S Army Veteran of Korea.
Bruce was a retired electrical engineer and a native of the Sandpoint area.
George Frank Francis
Mar 1, 2020
George F. Francis
George Frank Francis, 93, of Sandpoint, Idaho, died Sunday March 1, 2020 after a short stay in a hospice facility. He was born on November 5, 1926 in Washington D. C. to Elmer Frank and Isabel Cunningham Francis.
George’s early education was fairly diverse – going from one school to another due to his parent’s frequent...
Tatiana Moroz
Feb 28, 2020
Tatiana Golovaty Moroz, 91, died Feb. 28 in Sandpoint. An immigrant youth who came to America by ship, she became a patriotic and proud citizen while never forgetting her turbulent upbringing. Born in Athens, Greece on December 13, 1928, she was the second of four children to Nicholas and Maria Golovaty, Russian émigrés who met in Greece after fleeing turmoil...
Leon James Likens
Feb 25, 2020
Leon James Likens, 94, passed away on February 25, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was born on August 24, 1925, to parents, George and Myrtle Likens, in the coastal town of Ventura, California. He was the youngest of three children.
Leon was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also an antique collector “extraordinaire”. He had...
Charles Richard "Dick" Blakley
Feb 24, 2020
BLAKLEY, Charles Richard "Dick" (Age 72) Beloved father, grand-father, and brother, Charles Richard "Dick" Blakley 72 of Sandpoint, Idaho passed away February 24, 2020 at his home. He was born May 17, 1947 in Sunnyside, Washington to Charles U. "Red" and Elizabeth I. "Betty" Robbins Blakley. Dick grew up in Harrison, Id where he graduated from Kootenai High School in...
Kenneth W. Pedler, Jr
Feb 22, 2020
Kenneth W. Pedler, Jr., 90, passed away at his home in Sandpoint on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Kenneth served with the US Air Force, during Korea. He retired from the Los Angles Fire Department on Feb. 25, 1975, later moving to Sandpoint.
Kurt N Juergensen
Feb 15, 2020
Kurt Jurgensen, 68, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
A full obituary will be posted later for the area resident and former journalist.
Kurt was born in Flensburg, Germany on June 30, 1951. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Jean Ernestine Clad
Feb 9, 2020
Jean Ernestine Clad, 95, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 55 Rock Point Rd, Sandpoint, Idaho.
Linda Christine Edwards
Feb 5, 2020
Funeral services for Linda Christine Edwards will be held on Friday, February 14 at 11a.m., viewing at 10 a.m. to 10:50 A.M., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center with Bishop Mike Strock of the Sandpoint Ward presiding. Burial will be in the Pack River cemetery with grave dedication performed by Carl Edwards.
Ms. Edwards,...
Ramelle R Holmes
Feb 5, 2020
Ramelle R Holmes, 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Tacoma, Washington next to her parents.
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