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Obituaries |
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November 28 |
 Sock
Yoshida, 96, recently of Moyie Springs, died
peacefully Thursday evening, November 24, 2022, at the Boundary
County Restorium. The family is following Sock’s wishes to be
buried with his wife and will be holding his cremated remains to
take back to California in the spring for a service there. |
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November 21 |
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Dale Samuel Cruttenden, 73, Bonners Ferry, died
on November 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Dale
was born on January 24, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan the son of
Albert and Avis Benedict Cruttenden. |
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November 17 |
 Denise
Yvonne Overton, 52, Spokane, passed away after a
medical emergency while serving time on a drug conviction in the
Boundary County Jail on October 28, 2022. A memorial service is
being planned for the spring of 2023. |
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November 15 |
 Robert Hugh Stoddard, 72, passed away at his
Bonners Ferry home November 12, 2022. Robert was born on April 27,
1950, in Pocatello, the son of Jack and Marie Stevens Stoddard.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 19, at the LDS
Church, 6568 Alderson Lane, Bonners Ferry, and at 3 p.m. Tuesday,
November 29, at the LDS Church, 1835 Highland Drive Prosser,
Washington. |
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November 14 |
 Robert
"Bob" Lamar Bridges, Bonners Ferry, passed away on
November 9, 2022, with his loving wife of 42 years, Amy
(Liebhauser) Bridges, by his side. His final care was provided by
the amazing staff of Auburn Crest Hospice Care and their two
compassionate home health care workers. Bob was born July 24,
1936, in Nashville, Georgia, to Grace and Russell Bridges. |
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November 2 |
Delores Riekena
passed away at the Bonners Ferry Hospital on October 26, 2022,
with her husband, Rick, by her side. A memorial service will begin
at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 12, at United Methodist Church, 6568
Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry. Private interment will be in
Grandview Cemetery. |
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October 22 |
 Wilma
Irene Watkins, 89, passed away on October 13, 2022,
surrounded by her family at Sunset Home. She was a loving mom,
grandma and great grandma. A Celebration of Life will be held on
February 4, 2023, which would have been her 90th birthday. Place
and time to be determined. |
 Gaylord
Eugene Dirks, 82, was called home for the final time
on the afternoon of September 29, 2022. Gaylord was born to John
and Edna Dirks March 31, 1940, in Bonners Ferry. A lifelong
resident of Bonners Ferry, dad was always proud of his heritage
and the community he lived, worked and was part of. A man of so
many skills and talents, he worked hard in various construction
trades as a heavy equipment operator, logging endeavors, and so
many others. He also proudly served in the Army National Guard. |
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October 18 |
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Rita Ann Meindl, 78, passed away peacefully at
home on October 18, 2022, with her husband by her side. Rita was
born on April 15, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of W.C.
and Opal Mathews. Services are planned for a later date. |
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October 17 |
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Alfred "Fred" Carelli, 77, passed away on October
12, 2022, at his home in Moyie Springs. Fred was born on December
1, 1944, in San Francisco, the son of Joseph and Louisa Carelli.
No services are planned at this time. |
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October 14 |
 Ralph
Lee “Buffy” Richardson, 72. He was born on February
7, 1950, in Havre, Montana, and passed August 9, 2022, in Orofino,
Idaho, after a courageous, hard-fought, five-year battle with
cancer. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
October 15 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.. |
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October 7 |
 J.
Joe Nelson was born in Canton, Oklahoma, on December
21, 1931, to Robert Lee and Fannie Mae Williams Nelson, the fourth
of six children. When he was four, the family moved to Bowman,
Idaho. At the age of 12, the family moved to Curley Creek outside
of Bonners Ferry. He passed away on September 29, 2022,, at his
home in Libby. A celebration of life will be held at a future
date. |
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September 24 |
 Cassandra
Marie Spencer, born December 6, 1984, passed away
peacefully on September 18, 2022, at the age of 37. A memorial
service for family and friends will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
October 1, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street,
Bonners Ferry. |
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September 20 |
 John
Phillip Lefebvre took his last trip down Westside
Road on September 18, 2022, passing away from a suspected Aortic
Aneurysm during ambulance transit to Boundary Community Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday,
October 1, at the Mirror Lake Golf Course clubhouse. Prior to the
service, golfers are invited to join a nine-hole memorial
tournament with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. |
 Marie
Louise (Pederson) Maggi passed away peacefully
surrounded by her family Saturday, September 17, 2022, in
Lewiston. She spent her childhood in Montana, moving to Bonners
Ferry and graduating from high school in 1954. A celebration of
her life will be held at a later date. |
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Dan Meddock, a 1963 graduate of Bonners Ferry
High School, died of multiple myeloma cancer on Monday, September
12. Plans are underway for a celebration of his life in Bonners
Ferry. His obituary is pending. |
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September 16 |
 Mary
Ann Tritt, 67, Bonners Ferry passed away September
13, 2022. surrounded by family. Mary Ann was born April 17, 1955,
to John and Mary VanEtten. Please join us to celebrate Mary Ann’s
life at Living Waters Church, 6957 Labrosse Hill Road, Bonners
Ferry at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24. Potluck and Fellowship to
follow service, all are welcome. |
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September 15 |
 Randy
Lee Mendenhall, 68, passed away Tuesday, September
13, 2022, at his home in Bonners Ferry with his wife Jeanna by his
side. A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, October
1, at the Paradise Valley Grange Hall, 3661 Kootenai Trail Road,
Bonners Ferry. |
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Bradley David
Buerge was born on December 12, 1953, in Wadsworth,
Ohio. He and his twin brother, Jody Lee, were born to Donald and
Eunice Vining Buerge. He tragically passed away on September 12,
2022, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho at the age of 68 years. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, at
Mountain View Mennonite Church, 510752 US-95, Bonners Ferry, with
graveside services to follow at Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery. |
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September 14 |
 Merle
Edwin Dinning passed away September 12, 2022, at
Boundary Community Hospital surrounded by his wife, Carole and his
children Leslie and Andrew. A funeral service will be held at 3 p
.m. Saturday, September 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody
Street, Bonners Ferry. Come help us celebrate Merle’s life. |
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September 8 |
 Marjorie
Ann Guynn, 77, a deeply loved and cherished daughter
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was also a beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Marjorie, was a very
generous and caring woman always willing to help others in need.
She died on September 6, 2022, at her home in Bonners Ferry,
surrounded by her family. |
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September 7 |
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Marlene Ann Wickstrom Fallquist, 76, passed away
peacefully in Seattle on August 30, 2022. Marlene was born in
Bonners Ferry on September 10, 1945. Memorial Services will be
held at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church,
6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. |
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September 6 |
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Wendy White, 57, died peacefully at home on
September 6, 2022, in Bonners Ferry, surrounded by her family.
Wendy was born in Bonners Ferry August 31, 1965, the daughter of
Ray and Carolyn Hanson Dinning, Bonners Ferry. Graveside Services
will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Grandview
Cemetery in Bonners Ferry. |
 Gordon "Gordy" Allured, 68, died peacefully Thursday, February
24, 2022, at his home in Woodburn, Oregon, after a courageous
36-year battle with Parkinson’s disease and over six years
with Lewy Body Dementia. A gathering of family and friends
will be be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at
Mugsy's, Tavern & Grill, 7161 Main Street, Bonners Ferry. All
friends and family are invited to stop in and share their
memories. |
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September 4 |
 Marilyn
Annette Bauman was born March 8, 1936, in Naples, and
passed away on August 13, 2022, of Alzheimer's disease. She was
the first born of Evelyn (Krogseth) and Carl Cossairt. A memorial
service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, at Faith
Lutheran Church, 2915 South Montana Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho, with
a luncheon to follow. |
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September 3 |
 Jacob
Allan Lee Hanson’s life was taken from his family,
friends and loved ones in a tragedy on August 19, 2022, in
Burlington Washington. A celebration of Jacob’s life will be held
at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at the Skagit Golf and Country
Club, 16701 Country Club Drive, Burlington, Washington, with a
reception following. |
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September 2 |
 Alva
Vernon Baker, 89, passed away on July 13, 2022. He
was at home with his wife of 60 years, Peach, at his side.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10,
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. There
will be a potluck to follow. |
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August 29 |
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Douglas W.
Miracle, 90, passed away the evening of August 1,
2022, at his home with his son Doyle by his side. At his request
no funeral services will be held. There will be a celebration of
life held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 4, at the home of Jane and
Amanda Richards. |
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Winifred Casey Bensen, 100, passed away on August
25, 2022 at the Boundary County Nursing Home. Winifred was born on
May 27, 1922, in Clifton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Thomas
and Ali O'Toole Casey. No services are planned at this time. |
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Emily Valo Guthrie, 91, passed away peacefully on
August 24, 2022 at the Boundary Community Restorium. Emily was
born on June 10, 1931, in Copeland, the daughter of Clarence and
Gladys Hildreth Guthrie. |
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Michael Joseph Facha Sr., 71, passed away on
August 26, 2022, at Boundary Community Hospital. Michael was born
on November 19, 1950, in Grass Valley, California, the son of
Richard and Charlotte Delwisch Facha. Private family services will
be held. |
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August 26 |
 Elizabeth
“Betty” Douglas, 101, died August 6, 2022, at the
Extended Care Facility in Bonners Ferry. A memorial service will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 8, at the Bonners Ferry
Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. |
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August 25 |
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Ralph
Lee “Buffy” Richardson, 72, was born on February 7,
1950, in Havre, Montana, and passed August 9, 2022, in Orofino,
Idaho, after a courageous, hard-fought, five-year battle with
cancer. A celebration of life will be held sometime in the fall. |
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August 22 |
 Ruth
Claire Long-Stickney was born in College Place,
Washington, on March 6, 1929, to Ivan Dale Long and Ethel Sarah
Hopkins-Long. Ruth passed away in her sleep on August 8, 2022, in
Bonners Ferry at age 93. |
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August 18 |
 Michael
"Mike" Woodward, 76, Bonners Ferry, passed away at
Boundary County Community Hospital on Monday August 15, 2022. He
lost his multiyear struggle with dementia complicated by pneumonia
and COVID. A celebration of life for the man who never wanted
attention will be at 4 p.m. Saturday August 27, at United
Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry. A spaghetti
feast and time of sharing will follow. |
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August 16 |
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Raymond
Frederick Knicely, 82, of Bonners Ferry, passed away
peacefully Saturday evening, August 13, 2022. A visitation service
will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, at Kootenai
Valley Mennonite Church, 782 Moon Shadow Road. The funeral service
will be held there at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. |
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August 11 |
 Glen
Earl Mattox, Jr., was born May 3, 1944, in Bonners
Ferry, the son of Glenn and Chloe Mattox. He passed away August 5,
2022, in Missoula at the age of 78. Viewing will be from 2to 5
p.m. Sunday, August 14, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 North
Spokane Street, Post Falls. The memorial service will be 11 a.m.
Monday, August 15, at the same location, followed by a reception,
then a graveside service. |
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August 4 |
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Wesley A. Dirks,
77, of Inman, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 2,
2022, surrounded by family at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August
6, at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, 597 6th Avenue,
Inman. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday,
August 7, 2022, at the church, and burial will follow at Zion
Church Cemetery. |
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August 3 |
 Geraldine
"Geri" C. Todd, 94, peacefully passed away in her
sleep July 28, 2022. She had been living at the Extended Care
Facility in Bonners Ferry since suffering from a stroke earlier
this year. Services are to be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 12,
at Immaculate Conception Church, 756 Highway 2 West, Troy. |
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July 26 |
 Kevin
Robert Larson, 60, passed away unexpectedly on July
24, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1962, to Lloyd and Mary Emma
Larson in Bonners Ferry. Kevin spent his entire life in Bonners
Ferry and loved the area. He was an avid golfer and spent much of
his time outdoors. After graduating from high school Kevin worked
at Penner’s Resaw Shop for a brief time, and then went to work at
the mill in Moyie Springs, where he was still employed at the time
of this death. |
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July 24 |
 Betty
Jean Robbins, 92, died peacefully on June 3, 2022, in
the presence of her two daughters, Cynthia Copeland and Vicki Van
Der Hoek, in The Oaks Of Stockbridge Assisted Living, Stockbridge,
Georgia. Betty was cremated and a private service will be held in
her husband Don's (who died March 26, 2014) hometown, Bonners
Ferry, early October 2022 by her immediate family. The family will
be spreading both of their ashes into the Kootenai River. |
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July 21 |
 Patricia
Irene Poulton was born February 9, 1935, in Winnett,
Montana, to Tillman and Hazel Sandaker, joining her siblings
Margie, Maurice, Gene with Allen to come later. She died July 20,
2022. Private services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23,
at Grandview Cemetery. |
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July 20 |
 Nancy
Ruth Ashburn Tucker, 91, Bonners Ferry, died at her
home on the morning of Saturday, July 16, 2022. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, at the Bonners Ferry
First Baptist Church, 6711 El Paso Street. Private interment will
be in Grandview Cemetery. |
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July 19 |
 Darrin Kucherry,
56, a lifelong resident of North Idaho, passed away the morning of
December 20, 2021. His unexpected death was the result of a tragic
logging accident on Hoodoo Mountain in Priest River. A memorial
and potluck will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the
Rotary Club/Lions Den (Snow Creek Pond). Bring a dish, drinks and
your chair. You can camp and don’t forget your fishing poles! |
 Dustin Cody Drapeau,
loving soul mate, devoted dad, “biological step-dad”, son,
brother, uncle, grandson and amazing friend, passed away at the
age of 28 on Saturday July 16, 2022. or those who loved Dustin, we
will be celebrating his life and sharing memories with a potluck
on Saturday, July 23, at 1 p.m. going into the night at Northwoods
Family Tavern and Restaurant in Naples. |
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July 18 |
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David LeRoy Coats,
90, a resident of Sandpoint and formerly of Bonners Ferry, died
Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Life Care Center of Sandpoint. |
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July 14 |
 Alva
Vernon Baker, 89, a Bonners Ferry legend, died Wednesday,
July 13, 2022, at his home surround by his family. He was born on
March 13, 1933, in Porthill, the son of Alfred and Ora Huff Baker.
Services are pending with the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. |
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July 11 |
 Our
very beloved wife, mom, and grandma
Mary Ella (Bennett) Dirks
was born August 20, 1945, in Sandpoint to Aubrey and Elaine
Bennett and was raised near Morton Slough. In 1952, the family
moved to Bonners Ferry. |
 David
Mark Morton, born March 5, 1992, died accidentally on
June 1, 2022. Join us in remembering Dave from 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 20, at Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta Street,
Portland, Oregon. At age 15, David came to live at Schrom Boys
Home, Bonners Ferry. |
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July 6 |
 James
Wallace Whitcomb, born to Wallace William Whitcomb
(Wally) and Shirley Barbara Reedy March 15, 1932, in Bonners
Ferry, died May 12, 2022. An only child, he was survived by
wife Louise E. Whitcomb, Des Moines, Washington, daughters Lynne
R. Whitcomb, Scottsdale, Arizona, Sherry L. Whitcomb, Arizona, and
Carolyn Kim Whitcomb, Waterville, Washington, sons James W.
Whitcomb, Quincy, Washington, and Daniel Blaine Whitcomb, Federal
Way, Washington, and nine grand kids. |
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July 5 |
 Pete
Conrad Leonard, 73, passed away Monday, June 27,
2022, in Bonners Ferry. Services with full military honors will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Mt. Hall Community Church,
1554 Highway 1, Bonners Ferry. |
 Netra
Sue Herford, 81, passed away peacefully at home on
July 3, 2022, with her family by her side. Viewing will be held
from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, also at
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street, with a graveside
service to follow at Grandview Cemetery. |
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July 1 |
 Lawrence
Joseph Brewer was born October 9, 1961, to Russell
and Karen (Liston) Brewer in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away
November 11, 2021, in Bonners Ferry. A celebration of life for
Larry and his son Joey will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16,
at 62 Rocking Tree Road, Bonners ferry. All who knew him are
welcome to come. |
 Joseph
Nathaniel Brewer was born June 10, 1994, to Larry
Brewer and Debra Henderson. He passed away peacefully on March 11,
2022, from his third battle with cancer. Those of you who knew
Joey are invited to his and his father's life celebration at 2
p.m. Saturday, July 16, at 62 Rocking Tree Road, Bonners Ferry. |
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June 27 |
 William
Warren Swartz took his last breath on June 22,2022.
Warren, as he was always called, was the son of Daniel L. Swartz
and Louise M. Stewart Swartz, born on November 15, 1927, in the
house built by his maternal grandparents near Daisy, Washington.
The doctor who delivered him had delivered his mother in the same
house 26 years earlier. |
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June 25 |
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Jeffery Jerome Jordan, 63, died peacefully at
home in Bonners Ferry on June 24, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born on August 31, 1958, in Lucerne, California, the son
of Robert and Millie Jordan Barrett. No services are planned at
this time. |
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June 17 |
 Lana DeBoer Brady, 60, said goodbye as she left us early
Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021. A celebration of her
wonderful life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the
Kootenai River Inn, 7169 Plaza Street, Bonners Ferry. Her family
would love for you to join them and share your stories and
favorite memories of Alana. |
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June 10 |
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James G. "Jim"
Tolle, 85, died on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Libby
Care Center. No services are planned. He was born on February 14,
1937, in Ohio to James and Alice Tolle. Jim was stationed at the
Air Force Radar Base in the Yaak in 1955. He went to Bonners Ferry
with his friends to have some fun and that is where he met the
dream girl of his life, Maryann Rose Eby. |
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June 8 |
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Brenda Antoinette
Dirks passed away surrounded by her loved ones on
June 7, 2022. Brenda was born August 25, 1957, to Ben and Blanche
Studer. Private family services will be held. |
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June 7 |
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Francis Peter Winey, 93, passed away peacefully
on June 6, 2022, at Sunset Home in Bonners Ferry, surrounded by
family. Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8,
at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Graveside
services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Grandview
Cemetery. |
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June 6 |
 William
"Bill" Vernon Vetter was born in Bonners Ferry on
October 24, 1942, to Vernon and Carlene Vetter. He passed away on
May 25, 2022, in Houston, Texas at the age of 79. Bill attended
grade school at Mount Hall and graduated in 1961 from Bonners
Ferry High School. After high school, he attended college to study
law and received his Master’s Degree. |
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June 3 |
 Susan
Carol "Sue" Howe finally lost her 45-year battle with
MS at age 77 on May 28, 2022, after being airlifted from Boundary
Community Hospital to Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene. No public
memorial services are planned at this time, and Grandview Cemetery
burial services will be announced at a future date. Even though
her body failed, her spirit never faltered. Sue, loved by all that
met her, will be dearly missed. |
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June 1 |
 Josephine
Isabelle Abraham, 17, died in Coeur d'Alene on May
28, 2022. Josephine was born on June 2, 2004, in Sandpoint, the
daughter of Aaron Francis and Twyla Basil. Viewing will be held at
4 p.m. Thursday, June 2, with the vigil starting at 8 p.m. at the
Kootenai Tribal Headquarters. Funeral Services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, June 3, with last viewing starting at 10 a.m. Burial
will follow at St. Michael's Mission Cemetery. |
