Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
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...
Gary Eugene Eich
Jan 28, 2019
Gary Eugene Eich, 78, went to be with the Lord on January 28 in his home with loved ones around him and joining his son, Sean up in heaven.
Gary was born on October 5, 1940 in Cocolalla, ID at home. He graduated from Sandpoint High School and after graduation went into the Army for two years. He married...
Paul Ira Barnhart
Jan 27, 2019
Paul Ira Barnhart, 79, born in Colville, Wash. Passed away quietly in his Idaho home on January 27, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.
His greatest goal in life was to share the love of Jesus with others. He worked in the woods for over 66 years. Paul said he had sawdust in his veins. He loved playing his banjo...
Dorothy Irene Stovall
Jan 27, 2019
Dorothy Irene Stovall, 92, passed away on January 27, 2019 in Sandpoint, ID.
Duane H. "Dewey" Kock
Jan 27, 2019
Duane H. “Dewey” Kock, 93, passed away in Sandpoint on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Family services will be conducted later in the summer.
Dewey was born on October 19, 1925 in Alvord, Iowa the son of Harold and Harriet Kock. He graduated from high school in Beaver Creek, MN in 1944. He would later serve with the U S Navy,...
Mary Lucille Christie
Jan 26, 2019
Mary Lucille Christie, 77, passed away on January 26, 2019 in Rathdrum, ID. A full obituary will be posted for Mary at a later date.
Louis Edwin Macumber
Jan 20, 2019
Louis E, Macumber, Jr., 82, passed away on Sunday, January 20th in Sandpoint.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 30th, at 11am in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Barry Johnson will be officiating.
Louis was born on February 23, 1936 in Chadron, Nebraska, the son of Louis and Lola Macumber. The family moved to the Cabinet area of North...
Aloysius J Malak
Jan 19, 2019
Aloysius Joseph Malak, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Life Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 26, 2019 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. Inurnment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park later in the spring.
Aloysius (Al) was...
Harold James Radeke
Jan 18, 2019
Harold “Hal” James Radeke, born November 18, 1936, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduated to be with our Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Hal is survived by his wife, Barbara, whom he always bought roses for on Valentine’s Day; his daughter, Christina, his preferred partner for early morning fishing expeditions; and two sisters, Judy and Barb, whom he loved dearly.
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Brylee Rose Nelson
Jan 17, 2019
Brylee Rose Nelson, 3 months, passed away in Spokane, Washington on January 17, 2019. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.
Patricia Ann Kelley
Jan 14, 2019
Patricia Ann Kelley passed away on January 14, 2019.
Patty as she preferred, was born September 8, 1942 in Newport, Washington to Bloom and Dorothy Irish. She grew up south of Sandpoint and attended Southside Elementary. Patty graduated from Sandpoint High School. Shortly after graduating she married and moved north of Sandpoint where she raised two children.
Patty...
Ella Mae Campbell
Jan 13, 2019
Ella Mae Campbell, 90, passed away in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on January 13, 2019. A full obituary will be posted for Ella at a later date.
Andre L Hyder
Jan 12, 2019
Andre Lee Hyder, 2, passed away on January 12, 2019. Andre was a boy full of character who loved his family, friends and his best friend, his dog, Chan. Andre loved to dance to music and jump in every mud puddle he could find. He liked to do anything his father did and was always up for an adventure. Andre...
Darrell B Brown
Jan 11, 2019
Darrell Boyd Brown passed from this earth into God’s arms on January 11, 2019, after a long & painful journey. He will be sorely missed by his many family & friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kyle Bostock from North Summit Church officiating. Calling hours will...