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November 29
Larry Kenneth Schave died November 27, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry. Larry was born on September 28, 1957, the son of Lloyd and Amelia Gerstenecker Schave, in Mitchell, South Dakota. No services are planned.
November 28
We have confirmed that Drexel Love, Moyie Springs, passed away November 18. No services, obituary or notice are planned.
November 6
Jessica "Jessie" Mary Stewart, 46, was born in Glendale, California, to Peter and Carol Stewart, and raised in Portland, Oregon. Jessie passed away unexpectedly in her home in Bonners Ferry on November 3, 2023.
October 30
Arminda Thompson, 97, died peacefully on October 25, 2023 at Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 6712 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry. She will be buried with her husband at Grandview Cemetery. A luncheon will follow burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church for family and friends.
October 27
Glen Patterson, 88, passed away on October 26, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. There will be a private burial of the ashes at Grandview Cemetery at a later date.
October 16
Walt Dinning: The Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association has shared news that their treasurer, dear friend, and one of the original founders of the KVSA Walt Dinning passed away October 15, 2023. He was such a calm guy, funny, witty and a selfless worker for so many outdoor organizations.
October 14
Dorothy Ann Mincher, 90, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. Dorothy was born on September 12, 1933, in Fortuna, North Dakota, to Harold and Corella Levig. Respecting Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no memorial.
October 13
Joseph Roy Guthrie passed away at home in Dover Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 90 years. Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, October 13, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with Father Rob Cook officiating. Burial was held at Pinecrest Cemetery with military honors. Joe was the youngest of seven children born to Chauncey and Josephine Guthrie on November 26, 1932, in Bonners Ferry.
October 10
Zita Pace, 75, Bonners Ferry, passed away October 6, 2023, ten days after a stroke on Tuesday, September 26. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday October 14 at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 6850 Denver Street, Bonners Ferry, which only holds 67 people, mostly already reserved for church family, family and people serving. Then internment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, then a 1 p.m. celebratory lunch will be held in the hall at Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, 1957 Pleasant Valley Loop.
September 27
Gladyce Coble died September 13, 2023 at the age of 97 in the loving care of the entire staff at Sunset Home Assisted Living. She was born April 3, 1926, in Taylor, Nebraska, to Jacob and Amelia Strohl. She joined a family of three much older brothers making her the delight of the family.
Dale Lamar Olsen, born March 24, 1939, left us peacefully September 22 surrounded by family. His service will be at 5 p.m. Friday, September 29, at the LDS church, 6568 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry.
September 18
Richard "Dick" Moots, born November 3, 1933, in Lamberton, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, in Moyie Springs. A memorial service to celebrate Dick's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 29,  at Bonners Ferry Second Day Adventist Church, 513353 US-95. All who knew and loved him are welcome to join in honoring his memory.
September 14
Evelyn Marie Huff Dinning passed away on September 10, 2023, at Boundary Community Hospital at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, at United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry.
September 12
Kimberly Kay Williams, 51, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene. Kim was born on September 3, 1972, the daughter of Robert and Katherine Rassier Raaum, in Bonners Ferry. Services are pending.
September 11
Wesley Earl Portrey, 74, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 9, 2023. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 15, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1512 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry, with viewing at noon.
August 29
Anna May (Price) Spalding, 85, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry, with a reception to follow at the church. A private graveside service will follow after the reception.
August 24
Denzel Hassan Tucker, 24, passed away on August 14, 2023, after a tragic car accident. Denzel was born October 15, 1998, in Kambia, Rosinnoh Village of Sierra Leone, Africa. Private family services have been held. A celebration of life on his birthday October 15, has been postponed until spring.
August 17
Lucas Fahey, 41, passed away August 10, 2023, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Spirit Lake, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, wisdom and strength. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, on his brother Ben Buroker's property.
August 16
Calvin Ray McCalmant, 72, Bonners Ferry, born August 12, 1951, passed away August 13, 2023. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, at Grandview Cemetery.
August 15
Alice Agnes Neumayer, 90, was embraced into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2023. Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 20, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 6712 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry, at 11 a.m. Monday, August 21. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 am prior to the service.
John Robert White died August 10, 2023, in Bonners Ferry at Sunset Home Assisted Living. John was born on February 22, 1936 in Watsonville, Illinois, the son of Beau and Mabel Lloyd White. No services are planned.
August 14
John Erickson Jr., formerly of Bonners Ferry, passed away July 6 at his home in Nampa. His mom and dad, John and Karen Erickson, Bonners Ferry, would like to invite all who knew him to a friendly gathering/potluck, beginning at noon Sunday, August 27, at Boulder Creek Campground to share stories and laughs as we remember him and all the good times shared.
August 7
Lebron, the best friend in the world, left disabled military veteran Andrew J. Cunningham, whom he had served as a service dog since he was rescued at eight weeks old, being put to rest today at Bonners Ferry Vet Clinic. He was 13 years, five months old.
Lucille Ramona Jensen, 84, Bonners Ferry, passed away July 28, 2023. Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, August 11, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, at Bridgeway Assembly of God, 66027 Highway 2.
Gene Thomas Burney passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 18, 2023. There will be a memorial and celebration of life this summer to be announced at a later date. Gene was born May 29, 1938, in Brownsville, Texas, to Thomas and Aralia Burney and three-year-old sister Doris. The family moved around to different places, from job to job. His siblings Joe, Steve and Maxine were born into the family along the way and their growing family eventually settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
August 1
Lucille Elaine Kucera (nѐe Todd), 81, Moyie Springs, passed away July 24, 2023 at home with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, at the United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry. A reception will be held after the service downstairs in the fellowship hall. Interment will be at a later date.
July 24
Russell Everett "Russ" Rosco passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the age of 87. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, at the Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, with interment at Grandview Cemetery and reception to follow.
Alice Yvonne Hinthorn, 83, Copeland, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Sunset Home in Bonners Ferry. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29 at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street, Bonners Ferry. A reception will be held at the Eagles Club following the services at roughly 11:30 a.m.
July 14
Misty Suzanna Mazza Olsen, our beloved mother, nanny, sister, aunt and friend, passed quickly and peacefully from this life on the evening of June 30, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and had been ministered to by many friends and the wonderful doctors and nurses at Boundary Community Hospital preceding her death.
July 6
With great sadness the family of Sherry Cromwell-Dunham announces her passing on June 9, 2023, at the age of 59. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us in her celebration of life.
July 4
Gordon Stanley, 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2023. Gordon was born on May 15, 1948, in Kings City, California. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at Grandview Cemetery, Bonners Ferry.
July 3
Larry Joe Hare went to be with Jesus on July 3, 2023, departing from Sandpoint Life Care Center, Idaho. Larry was born on November 12, 1942 in Fillmore, Utah, the son of Joe and Thelma Cooper Hare, both deceased. He also had two sisters, Gay and Connie, who are both deceased.
Ronald Eugene King, an incredible husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 76. Family and friends are invited to honor Ron's life at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 7. A viewing will also be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at 6568 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry, followed by the funeral service.
July 1
Randy Siver was born on July 8, 1952, in Harrisville, New York, to Vernon and Leatrice (Lee) Siver. He joined a brother Tim who was four and then four years later another brother, Lindsey, joined the family. He died June 1, 2023. Please come celebrate Randy’s life from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Northwoods in Naples. There will be a potluck and Rog will be smoking the meat for us.
Betty Southwick, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023. Betty Viola Caroline Carlson was born in Boundary County April 30, 1930, to Carl W. and Thelma Ketchum Carlson. At her request, no services are planned.
June 29
Kristie Jean (Aamodt) Ryder, 68, Moyie Springs, passed away on June 25, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Pastor Nevin Neal will be attending the Celebration of Life which will be held in the garden along with a potluck at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at daughter Renee’s home at 90 Winchester Loop, Bonners Ferry. Everyone is welcome, bring a chair and BYOB.
June 28
Timothy Scott Saunders, 62, born December 21, 1960, in Woodland, California, to Faye and Charles Saunders, died June 27, 2023. He died not wanting any services. He would like all of his friends to have a beer and remember the good times.
June 27
Nathaniel "Hano" Joe Dodge, 58, died June 27, 2023, at his home in Bonners Ferry with his family by his side. Hano was born on June 28, 1964, in Fresno, California, the son of Joe and Denith Thornton Dodge. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 3, with services starting immediately following at noon at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street, Bonners Ferry.
Darrell Young, 62, passed away peacefully at his home on June, 26, 2023. Darrell was born on July 22, 1960 in Smyrna, Tennessee the son of Floyd and Vilma Johnson Young. There are no services planned.
June 26
Beverly Ann Plato, 90, passed away on June 8, 2023, at her home in Chandler, Arizona. She was born in Carpio, North Dakota, on July 12, 1932, to Sirleen and Elmer Satterlund. She moved with her family to Bonners Ferry in North Idaho in December of 1936 and this was her home for 86 years. There will be a celebration of life in Bonners Ferry at a later date.
June 22
Jerry Wallace, 74, of Boise died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on March 9, 2023. Born December 1, 1948, in Emmett, Idaho, to Alvis Ray “Hap” and Anna Fairchild Wallace, Jerry was the youngest of three children. He attended Bonners Ferry High School and was active and held leadership roles in FFA and 4-H, graduating in 1967.
June 15
Jeanette Bellmore passed away June 15, 2023. She was born to John and Olga Moen on November 15, 1926, in Deep, North Dakota, being the youngest of six children. In 1937 the family moved to Big Fork, Montana, where she received her education. In 1946, she married Ken Bellmore, the family moved a number of times to various western states due to Ken’s work with the phone company, settling in Bonners Ferry in 1966 where they remained until their passing.
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