Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Nellie Agnes Shaver

Nellie Agnes Shaver

May 21, 2019

Nellie A. Shaver passed away on May 21, 2019 at her home in Ponderay, ID.

Graveside funeral services were held at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Jon Pomeroy officiating.

Nellie was born in Australia, the daughter of Thomas and Agnes Mitchell.  She grew up and attended school in Australia.  She met and Married the love of her life during...

Jeannie Inez Roach

Jeannie Inez Roach

May 20, 2019

On May 20, 2019 Jeannie Inez Robertson Roach passed on to Glory peacefully in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Known for saying, “If it’s green and growing, I don’t eat it.”, Jeannie fought a long battle with diabetes and despite cheating death more than once, rarely complained. Jeannie lived by her own rules, paved...

Dino Hugo Esposti

Dino Hugo Esposti

May 15, 2019

Dino Hugo Esposti, 90, passed away in Coeur d' Alene, ID on May 15, 2019. 

Family services will be held later.

Dino was born on March 4, 1929 in Mill Valley, California.  He grew up in Mill Valley where he graduated from high school.  During World War Two he served with the US Marine Corp.  Following the war he...

Josie Juanita Shumaker

Josie Juanita Shumaker

May 15, 2019

Josie Juanita Shumaker, 88, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on May 15, 2019.  A full obituary for  will be posted for Josie at a later time.

Margaret Ilene Mills

Margaret Ilene Mills

May 13, 2019

Margaret Ilene Mills, 80, passed away on May 13, 2019 in Sandpoint, ID.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

John J. VanEssen

John J. VanEssen

May 11, 2019

John J. VanEssen, 95, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

A complete obituary will be posted later for the retired park ranger and US Army veteran of World War Two.

Gary Roger Mooney

Gary Roger Mooney

May 11, 2019

Gary R. Mooney, known to friends as “Moon Man,” or “Sarge,” passed away on May 11, 2019, at the age of 83.

 

Born and raised in Sandpoint, he joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. He was honorably discharged after 30 years of service.  The ol’ Gunnery Sergeant spent most if his time enjoying hobbies...

Kenna Marie Lenker

Kenna Marie Lenker

May 9, 2019

Kenna Marie Lenker, 35, of Sandpoint passed away on Friday, May 9, 2019 at her home from a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Coffelt Funeral Chapel.  Pastors Chad Wilks, Koby Padilla and Jerry Kester will be officiating.

She was born March 8, 1984 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of...

Katherine Ann Kaiser

Katherine Ann Kaiser

May 3, 2019

Katherine Ann “Kate” Kaiser, 85, died at her home in Sagle, Idaho on May 3, 2019.

 

She was born on March 17, 1934 in Oakland, California. She lived most of her childhood in Portland, Oregon, but later returned to Piedmont, California where she finished high school. She attended Armstrong Business College.

 

Kate married William C. Kaiser, a California...

Christine Ellen Vest

Christine Ellen Vest

Apr 29, 2019

We celebrate the beautiful life of Christine Ellen Vest, 67, a loving wife, a nurturing mother, a caring sister, compassionate aunt and loyal friend. Christine was called home to be with Jesus after a heart attack in the early morning of April 29th at 1:00am. 

Please join her family for the Vigil/Rosary Prayers Sunday, May 5th at 7:00pm.  The...

Maria H. Jacholwoski

Maria H. Jacholwoski

Apr 28, 2019

Maria H. Jacholkowski, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

 

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Westmond Cemetery.

 

Maria was born in Bilgorai, Poland on May 28, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Michaelyna  Starkiewicz.

She survived World War Two, living in Poland, and for a time was housed...

Grace Barbara Holte

Grace Barbara Holte

Apr 25, 2019

Grace Barbara Holte, 90, passed way at her home in Ponderay, ID on April 25, 2019. 

Corinne Nanella Tenneson

Corinne Nanella Tenneson

Apr 20, 2019

Corinne (Korky) Tenneson passed away on April 20, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

 

She was born in Mekinock, North Dakota on November 5, 1925. She moved to California in her 20’s where she married Gunnar Tenneson, also from North Dakota. They spent their married years living in California, Oregon, and Washington. Upon retiring they moved to Idaho in 1988....

Gregory Paul Otero

Gregory Paul Otero

Apr 18, 2019

Gregory Paul Otero, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

 

A complete obituary will be posted later.  Greg is a retired concrete mason.

Dean Louis Press

Dean Louis Press

Apr 18, 2019

Dean Louis Press, 69, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00pm, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.  Military Honors will be provided by the National Guard.

 

Dean was born in Spokane, Washington on July 11, 1949 the son of Dean O and Maria Press.  He Grew up in...

Louis W. "Bill" Palmer

Louis W. "Bill" Palmer

Apr 16, 2019

L.W. "Bill" Palmer, 82, of Sagle passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. 

 

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday the 26th of April at 11:00 a.m. at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, 109 N Division, with a graveside service to follow at Pinecrest cemetery.  Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a...

Beulah Louise Hale

Beulah Louise Hale

Apr 15, 2019

Beulah Louise Hale, 91, (Also known as “Punky or Louise”) of Sandpoint passed away on April 15, 2019.

 

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, April 20th in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery.  Pastor Jerry Favor will be the officiant.

 

Following the Graveside service you are invited to Victory Baptist Church, on Gun Club Road, in Sagle for...

James Lyle Blood

James Lyle Blood

Apr 13, 2019

James Lyle Blood, 60, passed away, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

 

His inurnment will be later in the Seneacquoteen Cemetery,

 

James was born on February 22, 1959 in Sandpoint, Idaho.  He attended Bonner County Schools, later earning his certification as a diesel mechanic.  He worked, as a diesel mechanic, in the porcelain mines in...

Erma Faye McCall

Erma Faye McCall

Apr 13, 2019

Erma Faye McCall, 104, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on April 13, 2019.  Erma being a centenarian was a member of the greatest generation. A full obituary will be posted for Erma at a later date. 

Howard C Faux

Howard C Faux

Apr 11, 2019

April 12, 2019

 

Howard C. Faux, 91, passed away, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

 

The vigil/rosary services will be at 7:00pm, Monday, April 22nd, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am, Tuesday in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Sandpoint, Idaho.

 

Howard was born in Buhl,...