Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Wilma Marlene Mouser

Wilma Marlene Mouser

Nov 15, 2018

Wilma Marlene Mouser, 81, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on November 15, 2018.  A service notice will be posted at a later date.

Darrell Keith Ewing

Darrell Keith Ewing

Nov 13, 2018

Darrell Keith Ewing, 60, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on November 13, 2018. A full obituary will be posted for Darrell at a later time.

Renald Poelstra

Renald Poelstra

Nov 9, 2018

Rennie passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Sandpoint. He is now at peace with his wife Helen.

Rennie was born Sept. 23, 1923, in New Holland, South Dak., to Elmer and Lena Poelstra.  He was the third oldest of seven children.

At an early age he went to work to help support the family, only...

Theron Kay Richardson

Theron Kay Richardson

Nov 9, 2018

Theron Kay Richardson, 90, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on November 9, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for Theron.

Esther Eileen Park

Esther Eileen Park

Nov 9, 2018

Esther Eileen Park, age 83, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Kootenai Medical Center.  At Esther’s request, there will be no memorial service. If you would like to remember Esther, donations can be made to Sanctuary Seconds (the “Kitty Cat Place”) or Panhandle Animal Shelter.

 

Esther was born June 7, 1935 in Tigard, Oregon to Ervin D...

Harold Edwin Oens

Harold Edwin Oens

Nov 8, 2018

Harold Edwin Oens, 80, passed away in Kootenai, Idaho on November 8, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at later time.

Dorothy E Anderson

Dorothy E Anderson

Nov 3, 2018

Dorothy Eleanor Anderson, 93, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on November 3, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for Dorothy.

Ronald Edward May

Ronald Edward May

Oct 26, 2018

Ronald May, 83, died peacefully on October 26 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Services will be held at North Summit Church(formerly First Christian Church) in the South Building on Division Street in Sandpoint on Saturday, December 1 at 10 am. Lunch and a time of reflection and sharing will follow.    Ron was born December 25, 1934 in Ellensburg, Washington....

Mittl John

Mittl John

Oct 26, 2018

John Mittl, 88, passed away on October 26, 2018 in Sandpoint, Idaho.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for John, a US Army veteran.

John Thomas Siple

John Thomas Siple

Oct 26, 2018

John Thomas Siple Jr., 73, passed away at his home in Clark Fork, ID on October 26, 2018. John spent many years working in the fish hatchery business in north Idaho.

Muriel Elizabeth Payton

Muriel Elizabeth Payton

Oct 25, 2018

Known for her heart of love, Muriel Elizabeth (Friesen, Marshall) Payton, born on February 14, 1943, shared God’s love for 75 years and then went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2018.

Muriel was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming and grew up in Oregon. She went to high school, college, got married, and had 4 children in Oregon....

Ardean Geneva Williams

Ardean Geneva Williams

Oct 25, 2018

Ardean Geneva Williams, 99, passed away in Sandpoint, ID on October 25, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time for Ardean.

Barbara Lee Sphar

Barbara Lee Sphar

Oct 24, 2018

 Barbara Lee (Kramer) Sphar, 85, passed away peacefully in Wenatchee, WA, on October 24, 2018, just one day short of her 86th birthday. Barbara will be remembered for her quiet faith, beautiful smile, strength in adversity, excellent organizational skills, and the pleasure she took in crafting, sewing, drawing, and love for her family.

 She was born on October 25, 1932,...

Lowell Keith Hawn

Lowell Keith Hawn

Oct 23, 2018

Lowell Keith Hawn was born in LaGrande, OR on February 25, 1958 to Keith L. & Erline A. Hawn.   He was raised in Idaho growing up in Burley, Lewiston and Sandpoint before entering the army in 1977. 

Lowell proudly served in the army and was stationed in the U.S., Germany and had a tour of duty in Desert Storm....

Ruth Alzetta Flynn

Ruth Alzetta Flynn

Oct 23, 2018

Ruth Flynn, 87, passed away at Lifecare in Sandpoint, ID on October 23, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted for Ruth at a later time.

Emma Jean Boecker

Emma Jean Boecker

Oct 22, 2018

Emma Jean Boecker, 84, passed away on October 22, 2018 at Life Care Center in Coeur d' Alene, ID.  A full obituary will be posted for Emma at a later date.

Bruce Wayne Sharp

Bruce Wayne Sharp

Oct 21, 2018

Bruce Sharp, 55 , died unexpectedly in his home on October 21st, 2018. His celebration of life will be announced soon. You can leave your condolences and messages on the Coffelt Funeral website, along with pictures of Bruce that you would like to share with his family and friends.

Bruce is survived by mother, Judy Dunahee; sister, Tiana Scott; children,...

Rita Eldora Miller

Rita Eldora Miller

Oct 20, 2018

Rita passed on October 20th of 2018. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Albert and Lucy Loudenback the fourth of five children (Albert, Ira, Frances Fritz, Ilene Metcalf).  All four preceded her in death.

Rita married James Robert Miller in December 1948. They lived in several towns in the Northwest because of Jim’s work on the Northern Pacific...

Kenneth Lealand Lavery

Kenneth Lealand Lavery

Oct 19, 2018

Kenneth Leland Lavery, 79, passed away at his home in Sandpoint, ID on October 19, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted for Kenneth at a later time.

Beth Hopkins Konopko

Beth Hopkins Konopko

Oct 19, 2018

 

Beth Konopko, 94, passed away on October 19, 2018 at her home in Sandpoint, ID.  Beth served in the US Navy and completed a career in data processing.