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| Obituaries | ||
| January 25 | ||
| Myrtle Marie Bain, 89, died on January 19, 2022 at her home in Bonners Ferry. Myrtle was born on December 15, 1932, in Missoula, Montana. | ||
| David Andrew Trice, 87, died on January 20, 2022, at his home in Bonners Ferry. David was born on May 23, 1934, in Long Beach, California, the son of Newton and Thelma Morse Trice. Viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, January 25, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, at St. Michael's Mission Cemetery. | ||
| January 23 | ||
 Valencia
Lynn Voth Paulus was born to Lewis Wayne and Freda
Wilma Schmidt Voth on October 21, 1956, in Lynwood, California.
She peacefully passed away on January 20, 2022, in Twin Falls,
Idaho. A viewing will held from 8 to 6 p.m. MST Monday, January
24, at Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls. The funeral service
will be held at 10:30 a.m. MST Tuesday, January 25, at the Filer
Church of God in Christ Mennonite, 109 5th Street, Filer, Idaho. |
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| January 19 | ||
| Louise D. Wankmuller, 94, Bonners Ferry, passed away on January 13, 2022. A private ceremony will be held at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, New Jersey. Born in Taylor, Pennsylvania, in 1927, she lived most of her life in New Jersey. | ||
| January 18 | ||
 Sherrie
Squire Hendricks, 79, passed away on January 10,
2022, in Hayden, Idaho. She fought a valiant battle against kidney
disease for many years, and finally went home to be with Jesus,
surrounded by three of her children and four of her grandchildren.
Her final resting place will be in Maple Valley, Washington, and
family and friends will be having a memorial gathering in the
spring in Seattle. |
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| January 17 | ||
 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 service celebrating Darrin’s life is
being planned at a later date. |
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| January 14 | ||
 Mickey
Lee Marble, 77, Naples, Idaho passed away at home
December 7, 2021. He was the youngest of seven children born to
Harry Enoch Marble and Gertrude Rose (Rubbert) Marble. Mickey was
born on a cold January morning at home in Rankin, Michigan. |
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| Clayton Lee Unruh was born to Orville and Mary Giesbrecht Unruh on May 23, 1948, in Bonners Ferry during the notorious ‘48 flood. God called him Home during the night of January 12, 2022, after a year-long battle with non-small cell lung cancer. He was 73 years old. Viewing was held on Sunday, January 16. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Woodland Mennonite Church, 7334 Olympic Way, Bonners Ferry. Burial will immediately follow at Woodland Mennonite Cemetery. | ||
| January 11 | ||
 Rona
Marlene Lincks, 65, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at
Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene. She was born May 16, 1956, in
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Ronald and Janet Marcy. Viewing will be
held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, January 20-21, at
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Private services
will be held Saturday for the family. Viewing will continue from
noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 23, also at Bonners Ferry Funeral
Home. |
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| January 7 | ||
| Carol Ann (Cripe) Young passed away January 1, 2022, quietly at home. She was 80 years old. Carol was born on July 11, 1941 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Ford and Edith Cripe. The family has opted to wait until summer to have a memorial service. | ||
| December 28 | ||
| Robert Mena, 66, passed away on December 22, 2021, at his home in Bonners Ferry. Robert was born in Santa Monica, California, on January 28, 1955, the son of Raphael and Anastasia Torres Mena. No services are planned. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
| Jo Ann Johnson, 92, passed away on December 27, 2021, at Boundary Community Hospital. Jo Ann was born on August 16, 1929, the daughter of Joe and Eunice Nelson Bunney in Yakima. Services will be held at a later date. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
 Frances
Thoms left this earth to join her loved ones on
December 22, 2021. At her request there will be no services. She
was born in Copeland, Idaho on November 26, 1922, to Eliza and
Frank Bear. She attended grade school in Copeland and graduated
from Bonners Ferry High School in 1940. |
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 Roxana
“Roxy” Marie Lannigan, 79, Lewiston, passed away
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in
Lewiston. Born in 1942 in Bonners Ferry, she is predeceased
by her parents, Darrell and Marie Lannigan. A private celebration
of life will be held in Roxana’s honor in the early spring. |
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| December 23 | ||
 Kathryn
Braatz, Bonners Ferry, died on December 22, 2021, at
her daughter’s home in Spokane Valley due to complications
following surgery in early October. She was cared for by
professional caregivers, Hospice of Spokane, and her family until
her death. A memorial service for Kathryn will be held in the
spring. |
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| December 15 | ||
 On
Flag Day, June 14, 1949,
Jeanne Arlene Carey King
was born to Evalie and Samuel Carey in Bonners Ferry. She
peacefully passed away with her family by her side on December 9,
2021. We will honor Jeanne’s life with a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, December 17, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison
Street. A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6568 Alderson
Lane, Bonners Ferry, with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. |
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 John
Allen Brown Sr. peacefully passed away December 9,
2021, at his home in Troy. Military services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, December 20, at Milner Lake Cemetery. Following the
services, the family would like to invite you to join them at the
Silver Spur in Troy. |
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| December 7 | ||
 John
Platts was born on November 18, 1946, in Bonners
Ferry to Jesse and Margaret (Harper) Platts. He was born on his
mother’s birthday. On December 6, 2021, he died at a hospital in
Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he had lived for three years. A
small family memorial service will be held Saturday, December 11,
at his church in North Dakota. Another memorial service will be
held at a later date in Portland, Oregon. |
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 Ethel
H. (Kincaid) Petersen passed away Tuesday, November
23, 2021 at her home in Bonners Ferry. Services will be held at a
later date. She was born on July 23, 1935, in Tres Penos,
California, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Lewis) Kincaid. She married
the love of her life, Clarence “Duke” Petersen, August 23, 1954. |
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| Douglas Irvine Bennett, 69,Moyie Springs died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 10, 1952 in Bonners Ferry. A full obituary is pending. Arrangements are being cared for by the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. | ||
| December 6 | ||
 Carol
Jean Pomeroy, 92, died at her home at the Restorium
in Bonners Ferry on November 25, 2021. A Celebration of Life
gathering will be held in April at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784
Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. Interment will be in Grandview
Cemetery, Bonners Ferry. |
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| December 3 | ||
 William
"Bill" Platts was born December 17, 1943, to Margaret
"Harper" Platts and Jesse Platts. He passed on November 17, 2021,
at home with family. He was one of six children; Lyle, Richard
"Dick," Carol, Robert "Bob," and John. Being raised in Bonners
Ferry turned his mind to the wild places and he developed a love
of hunting and fishing that he carried with him all of his life. |
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| November 30 | ||
 Dr.
Bob Stoll, DVM, Sandpoint, passed away peacefully
with his family at his side on Monday, November 29. Per Bob’s
wishes, a private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Dr. Bob and Heidi would like to thank all of their clients at
Animal Medical Care and friends for their support over the years
and will miss you dearly. |
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 Virginia
Prieber, 84, passed away peacefully on October 21,
2021, at the Boundary County Extended Care Facility. Born July 13,
1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, she gained national acclaim for
keeping a long stretch of Boundary County roadway free of litter.
No services are planned at this time. |
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 Jane
(Stuart) Lehman Hudson, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, went to
be with Jesus on November 25, 2021, from her home after a valiant
fight with cancer. She was 73 years old. A Celebration of Life
service for Jane will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, at
the First Baptist Church, 6711 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry. |
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| William Ralph Platts, 77, of West Richland, Washington, died November 17 in West Richland. He was born in Bonners Ferry and lived in the Tri-Cities for 47 years. Service arrangements are pending. | ||
| Donald L. Dozier, 96, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021, at Boundary Community Restorium. Donald was born on October 4, 1925, the son of Lee and Ada Sullivan Dozier. Friends are invited to sign his online guestbook here. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
| November 29 | ||
 Jeannette
Johnson Levig took the hand of Jesus November 23,
2021, and entered her final rest. Viewing will be held from 4 to 8
p.m. Tuesday, December 7, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. Funeral
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry, with interment
to follow at Grandview Cemetery. |
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 David
Elliot Wiley, 33, born in Logan, Utah, and residing
in Bonners Ferry, passed away unexpectedly at around 6 p.m.
November 26, 2021, as a result of a tragic train accident.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 11, at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6568 Alderson
Lane, Bonners Ferry. |
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| November 23 | ||
 Frederick
James Thompson, age 96, went to be with his Lord and
Savior on November 13. He was born in Bonners Ferry October 30,
1925, to James and Edna (Ball) Thompson. Per his request, there
will be no services. |
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| November 22 | ||
| Louise E. Raper, 79, Troy, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her home of natural causes. She was born on February 23, 1942, at Kerrville, Texas, to Bill and LaNell Orcutt. She attended high school at Central High in Tulsa, Oklahoma and earned an Associate’s Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Drafting from Tulsa Tech. | ||
| November 18 | ||
 Selby
Scott Sharp Sr. passed away in Bonners Ferry on
November 7, 2021, just four months before his 100th birthday.
Selby will be interred at the Riverside National Cemetery,
Riverside, California, where his son John is buried. The family is
planning a celebration of life when all those grandchildren and
great-grandchildren can attend. |
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| November 9 | ||
 Beatrice
E. Madill passed into the arms of her Lord and
Savior, Jesus, on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was 83 years
young. A memorial service will be held at the Bonners Ferry
Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street, at 11 a.m. Saturday, November
20. |
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| November 8 | ||
| Joyce A. Peterson, 92, died on November 4, 2021, at Boundary County Nursing Home. Joyce was born on June 2, 1929, the daughter of Joseph and Cyrille Traver McNalley, in Bonners Ferry. Services and a full obituary are pending. Family and friends are invited to sign her guestbook by clicking here. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
| Warren Heath, 62, passed away on November 3, 2021, in Bonners Ferry. Family and friends are invited to sign his guestbook by clicking here. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
| November 1 | ||
| Joan Brown, 82, died on October 29, 2021 at Boundary Community Hospital. There will be no services at this time. The family invites friends to leave memories in her online guestbook. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | ||
| Eloisa Gorino, 91, died on October 27, 2021 at Boundary Community Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1930 the daughter of Avelino and Francisa Perez Espinoza in Chicago, Illinois. No services are planned. | ||
 Beverly
“Bev” Adele Wilson Saul, 90, Bonners Ferry, passed
away on October 30, 2021, at Sunset Home. No service is planned at
this time. |
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| October 30 | ||
| Margaret (McAllister) Hunrichs passed away on October 15, 2021, at age 90. She was a loved and involved member of the Bonners Ferry community for over 25 years. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. | ||
| Ada Crossman, 81, passed away on October 28, 2021 at the Scheidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho the daughter of Harry and Doris Mumford Meyers. No services at planned at this time. | ||
| October 26 | ||
| Eugene Leslie Harms, 89, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Sunset Home Assisted Living in Bonners Ferry. Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28, at Mountain View Mennonite Church, 510752 Highway 95, Bonners Ferry, with burial to follow at Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery. | ||
| Vivian (Vetter) Doll passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 10, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 30, at Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane. Vivian was born in Bonners Ferry July 4, 1948. | ||
| October 23 | ||
| We are saddened to report the passing of Bonners Ferry stalwart Rhoda Wilson on Friday, October 22, 2021. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 30, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 6712 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry. A full obituary is pending. | ||
 Reverend
Steven P. Robins, 69, passed on from this earth,
receiving a permanent change of address straight into the loving
arms of his Savior hearing in person “Well done good and faithful
servant” on October 22, 2021, going to his final rest peacefully
in his sleep. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, October 30, at Bridgeway Assembly of God, 66027
U.S. Highway 2 near Bonners Ferry. |
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| October 19 | ||
 Pastor
Clayton Lloyd Rockwell went home to be with His Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ October 7, 2021. He spent his last hours
recreating on the Yaak River, and it was the river that became his
entry into eternity. |
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| Lois Ann Butler Amoth was born on May 21, 1944, to Eldon and Lois Kleiwer Butler in Bonners Ferry. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 16, 2021, at Sunset Home Assisted Living after a very brief illness. Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 20 at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21, at Mountain View Mennonite Church, 510752 Highway 95, Bonners Ferry, with burial to follow at the Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery. | ||
 Milton
Schauble peacefully passed away at home in Post Falls
on October 10, 2021, of congestive heart failure. A Funeral Mass
with a Military Funeral Honors Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, October 22, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 East
Indiana Street, Coeur d'Alene. |
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| October 18 | ||
| Donald Farrell, 89, Bonners Ferry, passed away on October 13, 2021, at home with his family by his side. No services are planned. | ||
| October 13 | ||
 Cecil
Lyle Holmes was born to James Otto Holmes and Eva Mae
Walt Holmes on September 30, 1925, in Gove County, Kansas, the
third of four children. He died October 3, 2021, in Spokane. Cecil
will be laid to rest at Grandview Cemetery. The family plans a
private service at a later date. |
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| October 11 | ||
 Clee
Hollice Cossairt passed away Saturday, October 2nd,
2021 at home in Bonners Ferry. There will be no service. He was
born in Naples November 19, 1933, to Cecil and Carol (Aldridge)
Cossairt. He attended several schools including Highland Flats,
Moravia, Spokane, Naples and graduated from Bonners Ferry High
School, Class of 1951. |
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 Dwain
McGinnis, 76, died October 1, 2021, at Boundary
Community Hospital, Bonners Ferry, from complications of lung
cancer. His wife and best friend, Kathy, was at his side. Funeral
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16, at United
Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln Street, Bonners Ferry. Burial will
be at Grandview Cemetery. |
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| October 10 | ||
 Phyllis
Ann Wester, 91, born in Bonners Ferry in 1921, died
September 20, 2021. At her request, Phyllis will be cremated and a
memorial service will be scheduled sometime in the spring of 2022
when larger indoor gatherings become safer. |
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| October 3 | ||
 Jennifer
Joyce Woodward was born July 6, 1972. She died
peacefully with God at home in Wichita, Kansas, September 30,
2021. Born in Tennessee to David and Joyce Woodward, the family
moved to Bonners Ferry in 1981, where she graduated from the high
school in 1990. |
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| October 2 | ||
 Fred
“Papa” Anton Ellis’ generosity is legendary. He gave
to his family, he gave to his community, and he gave to God. Fred
passed away from Covid-19 on September 23, 2021, in Kootenai
Health, Coeur d’Alene. He was 63 years old. There will be a
Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 23, at
27769 West Highway 53, Hauser, Idaho. |
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 Richard
Earl McGary was born in Naples, Texas, July 15, 1941,
one of two sons born to Alfred Allen McGary and Gladys Fowler. He
died September 24, 2021, in Ronan, Montana. Services will be held
at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 3, at Foster's Funeral Home, 216 Project
Drive, St. Ignatius, Montana. |
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