Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Vicki Elizabeth Johnson
Dec 7, 2017
Vicki Elizabeth Johnson passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2017. She was born May 17, 1960 in Los Angeles California to Larry and Janet Wyman. Vicki grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho with her mother, siblings Jani, Rick and Jacki, and step father Ron Radis. As a child she would spend her summers in Moore, Idaho with her grandparents where she...
Sarah Christine Dafoe
Dec 5, 2017
Sarah Christine Dafoe, 49, passed away on December 5, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. We lost our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and active member of our nursing community to cancer. Sarah was monumentally important part of life, brave and courageous fighter to her six children and two grandchildren to aspire to be. She is survived by her six children;...
Lora Ann Fedak
Dec 5, 2017
Lora Ann Fedak beloved mother, sister and friend went to be with her heavenly father on December 5, 2017 at the age of 56. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 13, 2017 at the Sandpoint Events Center, 102 Euclid, Sandpoint, ID. Lora was born on January 16, 1961 in Los Angeles, California the...
George G Andres
Dec 4, 2017
George G. Andres, 73, died at his home, near Clark Fork, on Monday, December 4, 2017.George was born in New Jersey, graduated from High school and served with the US Army, seeing action in Vietnam. He retired, from the telephone company, as a lineman. Moving to his home near Clark Fork, Idaho.
Frances Marie Schierlman
Dec 3, 2017
Frances Marie Schierlman age 90 was born December 27, 1926 in Gallatin, Missouri and passed away December 3, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She married Hubert “Doc” Schierlman on March 5, 1945 in Cherryvale, Kansas and he preceded her in death. Her parents were Nova and Elna Bauer Medsker and four brothers Nova, Marvin, John and Floyd also preceded her in...
Ruth Ann Bosley
Nov 27, 2017
Ruth Ann Bosley passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017. She was born February 5, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to Calvin and Helen Hayes. Ruth grew up in South Sioux City, Nebraska with her sister Vivian Rose. She was raised riding horses which became a passion she passed on to her children and husband. She was an accomplished figure...
Carol Pettibon
Nov 21, 2017
Carol Pettibon, 78, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully Nov. 21, 2017, after a brief illness. Carol was born May 11, 1939, in South Greenfield, Missouri, to Leo and Lela Young. She was raised in a farming family and was a member of the Dade County 4-H, but her true passion was education. Carol excelled in school and was the...
Robert "Bob" Anthony Parenti
Nov 19, 2017
Robert “Bob” Anthony Parenti, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Living Water Lutheran Church in Clark Fork, Idaho with Pastor Nick Larsen officiating. A reception will be held directly after the service at the Clark Fork Senior Center and everyone is welcome. ...
Evert Dean Higley Sr.
Nov 17, 2017
Everet Dean Higley Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho.Private family services will be held at a later date.
Dolores Marie Wendling
Nov 15, 2017
Dolores Marie Wendling passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, with her family by her side.She was born on January 23, 1938 in Cheektowaga, New York and had recently moved to the Sandpoint area.Private family services will be held later for the retired computer design assistant.
Gladys A. Johnson
Nov 12, 2017
Gladys A. Johnson, 101 years old, passed away on Sunday Nov. 12, 2017 at Hearthstone Village, Kootenai, Idaho. Private family services will take place at a later time, with inurnment in Westmond Cemetery. She was born May 29, 1916 at Cocolalla, Idaho to Charles and Irma Johnson. Upon graduation from Sandpoint High School she attended Kinman Business School in Spokane,...
Alma Riffle
Nov 10, 2017
Alma Margaret Riffle, 90, a lifelong resident of the Sagle, Sandpoint area, passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Pacifica Senior Living in Coeur d’ Alene. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, with Harvey Riffle former pastor of the Sandpoint Faith Evangelical Free Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Pinecrest...
Evelyn Lois Nielsen
Nov 8, 2017
Evelyn Lois Nielsen, 94, of Sandpoint passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at Luther Park in Sandpoint. Private family services will be held at a later date. Evelyn cared for others through being a licensed minister of the gospel.
Cathy Borgrink
Nov 6, 2017
Cathy Borgrink, 61, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 in Spokane. Private family services will be held at a later time. Cathy worked as a receptionist in the medical field for many years.
Sally Washburn
Nov 6, 2017
Sally Williams WASHBURN Sally Williams Washburn, 77 years old of Hope, Idaho and her beloved Puli pup, Remy, unexpectedly returned to the Good Shepherd on October 25th, 2017. We will miss her terribly. Sally was kind to everyone she met, generous, faithful, loving, so fun and a light in all of our lives. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,...
Donald R. Shaw
Nov 4, 2017
Donald R. Shaw, 82, long time Cocolalla resident passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Valley Vista Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later time.
Dennis Lewis Jack
Oct 25, 2017
Dennis Lewis Jack, 74, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, with his family by his side. The Vigil/Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, November 3rd in St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00am, Saturday, November 4th, in St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Father Dennis C Day will be...
Vernon Lee Blair
Oct 24, 2017
Vernon Lee Blair, 71, passed away at his home, in Sagle, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.Memorial services will be scheduled later for the retired meat cutter and US Army Veteran of Vietnam.
Russell J. Gartrell
Oct 23, 2017
Russ Gartrell passed away on October 23, 2017, at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho, after battling COPD for many years. Russ was born July 26, 1937, to Harvey and Evelyn Gartrell in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he spent his early childhood. The family moved to Portland, Oregon, where Russ began school. He graduated from Grant High School and Portland State University. ...
Charles Daniel Stanifer
Oct 21, 2017
Charles Daniel Stanifer, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Oct 21, 2017. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Charlie was born on March 31, 1932 in Franklin, Ohio the son of James S and Mildred E Stanifer. He moved to Bakersfield, CA with his family when he was 12, where he...