Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Andrew Mason Chapin

Andrew Mason Chapin

Apr 15, 2018

Andrew Mason Chapin, or Mason as he was known, was born June 18, 1934 to Frank and Nora Chapin in Pierre, South Dakota. His family moved to Edgemere, Idaho, in May of 1935. He attended Priest River High School and graduated in 1953. He began working in the mills, but eventually worked as a carpenter, and a school bus driver....

Wesley Edward Sommerville

Wesley Edward Sommerville

Apr 12, 2018

Wesley Sommerville, 64, passed away at his home in Heron, MT.  Private family service will be held at a later date.

Patrick Francis McManus

Patrick Francis McManus

Apr 11, 2018

Patrick Francis McManus, beloved husband, father and New York Times bestselling author, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Spokane. Pat is survived by Darlene (Bun), his best friend and wife of 64 years, daughters Kelly, Shannon, Peggy and Erin, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends including Rancid...

Leah Mae Bosker

Leah Mae Bosker

Apr 11, 2018

Leah Mae Bosker died peacefully on April 11, 2018 at her home on Bull River at the age of 93.  She was born on February 10, 1925 at the family farm in Coopersville, Michigan (Polkton Township).   She married Bill Bosker on September 3, 1942.  The couple welcomed four children into their Michigan home.  In 1968 the family moved to southern...

Dixie Elmira Seybold

Dixie Elmira Seybold

Apr 10, 2018

Dixie Elmira Seybold, 89, passed away on April 10, 2018 in Sandpoint.  A full obituary will be posted at a latter date.

Donna Marie Atchison

Donna Marie Atchison

Apr 8, 2018

Donna Marie Atchison, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 in Sandpoint.  Donna was Born on April 21st, 1939 in Billings, MT. 

Arlene Jane Swanson

Arlene Jane Swanson

Apr 7, 2018

Arlene Jane Swanson, 95, passed away on April, 7th 2018 in Sandpoint.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date for Arlene, who was a long time teacher.

Violet Arlene McManus

Violet Arlene McManus

Apr 3, 2018

Violet Arlene McManus, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Post Falls, Idaho.   Burial will take place in Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane, Washington.

Lorraine Frances Fitzpatrick

Lorraine Frances Fitzpatrick

Apr 3, 2018

Lorraine Frances Fitzpatrick, 79 years of age died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at MorningStar Senior Living in Boise, Idaho.   Lorraine was born on July 26, 1938 to Perry and Faye Farnam in Moscow, Idaho. Her parents were divorced and she was raised by her Aunt Gertrude and Uncle Howard. At age 7, a new family was created when her father...

Pauline Foderaro

Pauline Foderaro

Apr 2, 2018

Pauline Foderaro, 87, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 with her family by her side.  Pauline was born on January 24, 1930 in Vallefiorita, Italy and immigrated to America.   Entombment services, for the retired seamstress, will be in Oceanport, New Jersey.

George Ridley Wallace IV

George Ridley Wallace IV

Mar 28, 2018

George R. Wallace IV, 45, passed away at his home in Heron, Montana surrounded by his family.  George was born in Amsberg, Bavaria, Germany where his family was stationed.  He would later return to the United States and then to Heron, Montana.

Juan Thomas Gonsalez

Juan Thomas Gonsalez

Mar 26, 2018

Juan Thomas Gonsalez, 70, passed away on March 26th, 2018 at his home in Ponderay, Idaho. 

Joycelee Jean Masterson

Joycelee Jean Masterson

Mar 20, 2018

With a heavy heart the family of Joycelee Masterson notify of her exit from this worldly experience, at the age of 92 years young, in Sandpoint on the first day of Spring. Joycelee was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon February 22, 1926.  Joycelee had two brothers, Robert (Carol) and David (Patricia) Northrop and graduated from high school in Seattle, WA. ...

George Eugene Strong

George Eugene Strong

Mar 19, 2018

George Eugene Strong Jr. 87, passed away on March 19, 2018 in Sandpoint.    Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am, Monday, March 26th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Father Dennis C. Day officiating.  Military honors will be presented by Dale Coffelt.  Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.   George was born on December 16, 1930 in Washington D.C., the son...

Harold "Squeeky" Davis

Harold "Squeeky" Davis

Mar 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Harold L. "Squeeky" Davis, announce his passing at the age of 81, in Sagle, Idaho, on March 18, 2018.  He was born on December 20, 1936, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and graduated from Salinas High school and Hartinal College, both in California.  He married the love of his life, Joan Marie Turner,...

Alice Marie Blankenship

Alice Marie Blankenship

Mar 18, 2018

Alice Marie Blankenship 85, passed away on March 18th in Grangeville, Idaho.  Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Carroll Gene Thompson

Carroll Gene Thompson

Mar 17, 2018

 Carroll Gene Thompson, 91, passed away on March 17, 2018 in Sandpoint.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Sandralyn Huntley

Sandralyn Huntley

Mar 13, 2018

Sandralyn Huntley 75, passed away on March 13, 2018 at her home in Priest River, ID.

Sharon Louise Brill

Sharon Louise Brill

Mar 10, 2018

Sharon Brill, 85, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 10, 2018.  Her two daughters, Debra and Molly, were by her side.  Born December 27, 1932, in Everett, Washington, to John and Dorothea Riggs, Sharon was an only child.  She attended local Everett schools, graduating from Everett High School in 1951.  Sharon met and married William...

Brandon Theodore Kuhlman

Brandon Theodore Kuhlman

Mar 5, 2018

Brandon Theodore Kuhlman was born on Nov. 22 1989 in Sandpoint, ID to his parents Henry (Ted) T. Kuhlman and Sheri L. Kuhlman.    He was a fun-loving, high-energy child who excelled academically as an honor roll student. He won first place in the Idaho state wrestling champion in first grade and throughout the years won 3 more gold metals and...