Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Shirley Ann Ramey
Apr 5, 2017
Shirley Ann Ramey passed away, at her home on Trestle Creek, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The family will host a celebration of her life at a later date. She is loved and will be remembered. Shirley Ann (Proctor) Ramey was born to Richard and Clara (Berg) Proctor on November 14, 1938. She attended and graduated from Newport Schools in...
James Rudolph Lovell
Apr 5, 2017
On April 5th, 2017, the life of James Rudolph Lovell came to an end too soon. Jim had an infectious spirit that affected those who were fortunate enough to know him. People who knew him remember him as being kind, gentle and loving, with a huge appreciation for life. He had a contagious laugh and irresistible dimples that lit up...
Doreen Helen Saunders
Apr 4, 2017
Doreen Helen (Witiw) Saunders, 81, passed away in Sandpoint on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Vigil/Rosary service will be held at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel on Sunday, April 9th, at 7:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Monday, April 10th, at 11:00am, with a luncheon to follow. Father Dennis C. Day will be...
Albert Eugene Schenck
Apr 4, 2017
Albert E. Schenck passed away on April 4th, 2017 in Bonners Ferry Idaho. He was born April 22, 1937 to Kenneth Ivan and Edith Pearl (Lanch) Schenck in Condon Oregon. In 1948 the family moved to Clark Fork. Albert Graduated from Clark Fork high school in 1955. While still a teenager, he went to work for Burlington Northern as a...
Katherine "Kathy" Fitchett
Mar 29, 2017
Katherine "Kathy" Fitchett, 56, passed away at her home, in Heron, Montana on Tuesday March 28, 2017, losing her battle with cancer. Services will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, April 1st, in the Noxon School, Noxon, Montana. Burial will follow in the Heron Cemetery, Heron, Montana. Kathy was born in San Jose, California on October 31, 1960. She earned her...
Neva Kathryn Ridley
Mar 29, 2017
Neva Kathryn Ridley, 94, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Laclede, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Neva was born in Braymer, Missouri on January 23, 1923 the daughter of Earl and Edith Whitney. The family moved to the Sandpoint area in 1929 and she...
Samuel Masters Carr
Mar 27, 2017
Samuel Masters Carr, 90, passed away on Monday, Mach 27, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be posted later.
Kenneth Lee Mott
Mar 26, 2017
Kenneth Lee Mott lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on Sunday morning, March 26, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Smith officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Newport City Cemetery, Newport, Washington. Ken was born...
Diana Lynn Moore
Mar 24, 2017
Diana Lynn Moore was born on September 17, 1946 and passed away in her home on March 24, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Yakima, Washington then moving to Sandpoint in the 60’s. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1964. Diana worked at the Panida Theater and from there started her career in law enforcement, working...
Milton Aaron Thompson, Jr.
Mar 22, 2017
Milton Aaron Thompson, Jr. 87 On March 22 , 2017, our Lord Jesus took Milton home after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene, of 70 years; sons Craig Thompson (Gail) of Camano Island, WA, and Jeffrey Thompson (Kristeen) of Kelso, WA; daughters, Zanthia Timblin (Brian), Vicki Jeffres (Dale), and Tia Warrer (Charles) all...
Lee Raymond Allmann
Mar 21, 2017
Lee Raymond Allmann, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Services will be held at a later date.
Debra Ann Douglas
Mar 21, 2017
Debra Ann Douglas, 60, passed away on March 21, 2017 at her home in Ponderay, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.
M. Claire Travers
Mar 19, 2017
On November 13, 1930, Marie Claire Martter was born to Olympian and Ohio State Hall of Fame Wrestler, Perry Martter and Los Angeles socialite, Helen Scully Martter. Raised Catholic, she attended and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Hollywood in 1948. In the 40’s and 50’s, Claire enjoyed modeling for tea parties and elite social events before meeting and...
Sandra Louise Irving-Alamillo
Mar 18, 2017
Sandra Louise Irving-Alamillo lost a three year battle with cancer on March 18, 2017. She died at her home where her daughter Michelle Alamillo and her husband Joseph Alamillo had been caring for her. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis C. Day officiating. Sandra was born...
David Paul Murray
Mar 16, 2017
David Paul Murray, 64, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday. March 16, 2017. David was a biologist, working in water management, living in Sandpoint.
Michael Paul Williams
Mar 15, 2017
Michael Paul Williams, 67, passed away in Thompson Falls, Montana. on March 15, 2017. Private Family services will be held at a later date.
Billy Duane Syth
Mar 15, 2017
Billy Duane Syth, 85, passed away on the evening of March 15, 2017 at his home in Post Falls, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 11:00am in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Billy was born on August 26, 1931, in Sydney, Montana. Billy was the 3rd youngest, of 18 children, born to William...
Rhonda Rae Marley
Mar 14, 2017
Rhonda Rae Marley passed away peacefully at her Valley Vista residence on March 14, 2017. She was born at Bonner General hospital in Sandpoint December 13, 1955. Rhonda attended school at the little white school house near Washington school, While at school Rhonda made friends easily and some of those friends would eventually come to work with her at Panhandle...
Lyle Kenneth Mecham
Mar 14, 2017
Lyle Kenneth Mecham was one of eight children born to Leslie and Linda Mecham on October 18, 1930 in Upalco, Utah. After high school he joined the Army and served in the Korean War as a telegrapher on a ship. He then moved to Sandpoint, Idaho where he met and married Carolyn Jacobson and soon a son and then a...
Shirley Ann Rose
Mar 13, 2017
Shirley Ann Rose, 68, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 in Sandpoint. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park with private family services. Shirley was born on May 29, 1948 in Merrysville, California and married Eric Rose on October 20, 1982 in Reno, Nevada. The family moved, from Central California, to Sagle in 2002. Shirley enjoyed reading and spending...