Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Charles James Roberson
Mar 5, 2019
Charles James Roberson died peacefully in his sleep March 5th, 2019 in LaClede, ID. He was 70.
Charles was born on December 1st 1948 in Eugene, OR to his parents, George and Delores Roberson. He married Linda Lee Roberson in October 1973. Charles was a dedicated husband and loving father of four.
Charles is survived by his mother...
David Rede Hancock
Mar 3, 2019
David Rede Hancock, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 1st, 1939 to Leonard and Ruth Laulainen. He grew up in Southern California where he attended Page Military Academy with his younger brother Mike Hancock, from 1947-1957. He later attended Hollywood High School as well as Beverly Hills High School where he left school early getting GED so he could pursue his...
Thomas Cook Rodda
Mar 1, 2019
Thomas Cook Rodda
June 15, 1942 – March 1, 2019
Tom Rodda was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on June 15, 1942 to Rev. E. Thomas Rodda and Marion Kemp Rodda. His upbringing was somewhat nomadic as his father was an Episcopal priest and the family made many moves throughout his young life. Tom graduated from Natrona County High...
Charles Allen Hines
Mar 1, 2019
Our beloved “Chuck” passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.
Chuck was born to Betty (Hotel) & Bob Hines on June 16, 1960 in Fairfield, California where his dad was serving in the U.S. Air Force. The family moved back to Coeur d’Alene shortly after where Chuck attended Coeur d’Alene schools, graduating from Coeur...
Gayle "Leslie" Finn
Feb 28, 2019
In the early morning hours of February 28th 2019, after an almost 2 year fight, cancer claimed the life of Leslie Finn at the age of 63. Everyone that met Leslie knew her for her warm personality, always having a smile and a witty sense of humor. Before she passed, her family was able to honor her final wish and...
Reid Andrew Koster
Feb 28, 2019
Reid Andre Koster,62, passed away at his home in Clark Fork, Idaho on Feb. 28, 2019.
He was born in Kamloops, British Columbia to Lenard Koster and Ethal Viola Ruth Orton on June 7, 1956.
Reid began his travels early in life with his family to various areas of Canada due to his father's profession as a minister. The...
Nora Mae Hoskins
Feb 26, 2019
Nora Mae Hoskins, 75, passed away on February 26, 2019 at her home in Clark Fork, ID with her children at her side.
Nora was born on August 29, 1943 in Sandpoint, ID. Nora worked at the Clark Fork High School for several years as the “Lunch Lady”. She also worked for many years at the Monarch Market in Clark...
Kathleen Ann Partain
Feb 19, 2019
Kathy went to where the light touches the Earth on the nineteenth of February. It was three hours before the night ticked to morning, in the thick of a snowstorm. It time for her to become someone new.
Born in Rochester, New York to Larry and Blanche Guilford, she joined big brother Ronnie on December 2, 1947. Though New...
Marian Heath Ruyle
Feb 19, 2019
Marian Heath Ruyle passed away in her home with family on Tuesday February 19, 2019. She is survived by Heather, Chad, Jesse, Aicia and Zach Tompkins. Francie Krebs and Jennifer and Bret Robinson.
Marian was born on July 8, 1920 in Elk River, Idaho. She later went to college at the University of Idaho which she graduated in 1942 to...
Jean V Chatwin
Feb 16, 2019
Jean V. Chatwin, 82, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Saturday, February 16th 2019. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on July 26th 1936 to Raleigh and Evelyn Foster and moved to Sandpoint, ID with the family as a young child. Jean graduated from Sandpoint High School and began working at the hospital. In the summer of 1957...
Ellen Margaret Grosjean
Feb 16, 2019
Ellen Margaret Grosjean, 78, passed away in Sandpoint on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Ellen was a longtime Sandpoint resident, attended local schools and had a passion for the Word of God.
A full obituary will be posted later.
Jaunita E. Hendricks
Feb 12, 2019
Jaunita E. Hendricks, 94, passed away in Sandpoint on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Family services will be held at a later date.
Jaunita was born on October 13, 1924 in Carthage, MO the daughter of Beaulah and Leonard Morris. The family moved to Southern California and during World War Two she worked in a shoe factory manufacturing boots for the...
Wilma Mae Caldwell
Feb 10, 2019
Wilma passed away at the age of 92 on February 10, 2019 at her home in Cocolalla, Idaho.
Wilma was born September 8, 1926 in Springville, Iowa to Pauline & Glen Brewer. She graduated High School in Mason City, Illinois in 1943. Wilma worked for Collins Radio Company in the 50’s and stayed with the company as it evolved. She...
Zelda Sue Vachon
Feb 10, 2019
Zelda Sue Vachon, 82 passed away at her home in Sandpoint, ID on February 10, 2019.
Kenneth LeRoy Alexander
Feb 8, 2019
Ken was born in El Centro, California May 30, 1943 the son of Floyd and Ardell Showers. His parents divorced when he was two and he moved with his mother to Quincy, Washington. During his teenage years, his mother was remarried to J.R. (Bob) Alexander, who in turn adopted Ken as his own. He graduated from Quincy High School in...
James Wesley Jones
Feb 5, 2019
James Wesley Jones (Wes) was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1969, and hepassed away on February 5, 2019. Wes had many accomplishments in his life. After graduationfrom Johnsonburg High School, Wes enlisted in the US Navy. He worked onboard an aircraftcarrier, the USS Independence CV-62 as Damage Control DC-2, and is a Veteran of ForeignWar in Desert Shield....
Jeff Warren Sleep
Feb 3, 2019
On February 3rd of this year, a shadow fell on our small world when Jeff Sleep passed away from a cardiac event that was complicated by his battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).
Jeffry Warren Sleep was born on December 19, 1960, the youngest of 5 children of Robert and Eddie Sleep. After his parent’s divorce, Jeff spent his early years...
Daniel E. "Dan" Moore
Feb 3, 2019
Daniel Eugene Moore, 82, of Laclede, Idaho, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Dan was born Oct. 16, 1936, in Gallup, New Mexico, to William Granville and Stella Faye (Clevenger) Moore.
His family moved from Gallup to Oakland and eventually ended up settling in Wrenco, Idaho. He attended the Wrenco School. In 1951, the...
Mildred Mary Thieme
Feb 3, 2019
Mildred Mary Thieme, 100, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later.
Jeffrey George Alarcon
Jan 31, 2019
Jeffrey George “JJ” Alarcon, 64, was delivered into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 31, 2019. He was born on Dec. 24, 1954, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Jeannette and Edward Alarcon. The family soon moved to Montana. Jeff came to Sandpoint in 1979 and was married to Jeri Casey in April 1980. Jeff and Jeri had three sons, Jon...
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