Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Pete Thompson
Jun 2, 2019
E.G. “Pete” Thompson passed away on June 2, 2019 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho at the age of 89.
The Vigil/Rosary service will be said at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2019 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday June 7, 2019 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father...
Robert Owen Cooper
May 30, 2019
Robert Owen Cooper, 80, passed away at home in Sandpoint, ID on May 30, 2019.
George Hirschkamp
May 27, 2019
George Hirschkamp 98, passed away in Spokane, WA. on May 27, 2019. A full obituary will be posted for George at a later time.
Lloyd David Jones Jr
May 26, 2019
Lloyd David Jones Jr. 77, passed away in Spokane, WA. on May 26, 2019. A full obituary will be posted for Lloyd at a later date.
Cecilia Ann Seitz
May 23, 2019
Cecelia Ann Seitz, 57, passed away at her home in Sandpoint, ID on May 23, 2019.
Ina Lois Jacobson
May 22, 2019
Ina Lois Miller Jacobson went to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at the age of 99.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, June 14th in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Chuck Wigton, former pastor and longtime family friend, will be officiating.
Ina was born November 10, 1919, in Kootenai, Idaho, to Don and Amy Miller. ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 25, 2019
Grace Barbara Holte, 90, passed way at her home in Ponderay, ID on April 25, 2019.
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
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.