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Obituaries |
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November 29 |
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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. |
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November 28 |
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We have confirmed that Drexel Love, Moyie
Springs, passed away November 18. No services, obituary or notice are
planned. |
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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. |
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October 30 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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September 12 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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August 16 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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August 14 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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July 4 |
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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. |
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July 3 |
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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. |
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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. |
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June 29 |
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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. |
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June 28 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
