Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Joan “Missie" Marie Cooper was born on April 7, 1963 in Stockton California. Missie lived in Alaska, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah and Montana, but Idaho was always her home. She moved to Bonners Ferry where she spent most of her life. Here is where she did an amazing job at raising her kids all on her own. She was a very...

Jan 30, 2025

Kevin Paul Breneman, 60, of Ponderay, Idaho passed away on January 30, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with cancer. He died in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin was born September 17, 1964 in Abington, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Lois (Scott) Breneman.

Kevin graduated from High School in Shippensburg, PA...

Jan 19, 2025

Veral R.H. Smith of Moyie Springs, Idaho was born April 30, 1941 in Entrican, Michigan to Carl & Ethel (Gunckel) Smith. He went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2025. Veral was raised in Remus, Michigan and graduated from Remus High School in 1959. He then attended Ferris State College where he earned his certificate in welding....

Jan 18, 2025

Nolda left us on January 17, 2025 due to injuries suffered from a fall on August 5, 2024. Nolda was 85 years old.

Nolda Marie Gross was born August 24, 1939 in the Boundary County Hospital. Her parents were Florence and Robert Roland. Mom had two sisters and one brother, Sara Lou, Nancy, and R.C. Roland.

Jan 11, 2025

Deborah Lee Wedel was born December 29,1952, to DeWayne and Jean Rosin Wedel in Missoula, Montana. Debbie was the first born of five siblings. Four brothers followed, Michael, Douglas, Derwin, and Rodney. In 1965 the family moved to north Idaho into a home four miles north of Bonners Ferry. Later they moved to the Grandpa Vernon and Bertha Wedel...

Dec 31, 2024

George Harvey Stenhouse, or “Poppy” as his grandkids called him, went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2024, at the age of 90.

Born on August 4, 1934, in Soper, Oklahoma, George was the third of seven children born to Jessie Loraine “Nonnie” and Reverend George E. Stenhouse. Growing up in a home centered on faith,...

Dec 25, 2024

Ginger Lawrence passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Christmas Day, 2024, in her much-loved Boundary County, Idaho, following a long illness.

She is survived by two daughters, both in Bonners Ferry: Sherry (Bryan) Woomert and Heidi (Gene) Greenfield and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

One of Ginger's strongest passions was her love for...

Nov 28, 2024

Anna Michelle Hathaway was born on February 12, 1980, to Shari and Aaron Heki at Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idaho. Anna passed away unexpectedly at home in Bonners Ferry on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024. Her time here on Earth was cut short due to heart failure at 44 years old.

Anna was a dearly loved...

Nov 25, 2024

Carrol Ilene Mastre was born on April 22,1942 to Elijah and Francis Jones in Dallas, Oregon. She passed away peacefully in her home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho surrounded by her family on November 25, 2024. She was 82 years old.

Mom was the second of four children: older brother Johnnie Jones, younger brother Larry Jones, and younger...

Nov 13, 2024

Longtime cattleman Merle E. Olsen, 83, of Bonners Ferry, died Nov. 13 at Boundary Community Hospital.

Merle enjoyed years of service on the Idaho Brand Board, in addition to numerous other cattle associations. He liked the comradery of working cattle with various ranchers throughout the summer. He also enjoyed trail riding with friends and participating in Back...

Nov 10, 2024

Donna Mae Nystrom was born March 25, 1952 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Wayne and Cleo Mae Pruitt. She passed away suddenly November 10, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in Boundary Community Hospital. Donna enjoyed growing up the third of four children on the Pruitt farm. She attended Valley View Elementary and graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in...

Nov 10, 2024

Baptiste Andrew Aitken, 38, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 at Coeur d’Alene Health of Cascadia. Baptiste was born on December 30, 1985 the son of Robert and Zoe Tate Aitken in Sandpoint, Idaho. He grew up in Bonners Ferry and attended the Bonners Ferry High School.

Baptiste was an accomplished artist, and liked to use...

Nov 8, 2024

Howard “Howie” Andrew Kent Jr. was born at the Bonners Ferry Community Hospital on August 15, 1942 to Howard and Lila (Grunerud) Kent.  The Kent’s settled in Bonners Ferry in the 1890’s. Howard’s mother’s parents, the Gruneruds, arrived in the 1920’s. Howard attended South Side Grade School, Valley View, and the downtown high school. He graduated in 1960 and...

Nov 6, 2024

Ted J. Helmer passed away peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, November 6, 2024, at the age of 77.

He was born March 25, 1947, in Spokane, Washington, to Theodore (Ted) V. and Helen (Winterer) Helmer.

Ted graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1965 and the University of Idaho in 1970, with...

Nov 3, 2024

After a long, difficult, battle with cancer, Murreleen Skeen passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. A special thanks to all those who have cared for her during those difficult times.

Born in Ogden, Utah to Murrel and Freida Bigler, Murreleen was described as a bundle of joy. Murreleen...

Nov 1, 2024

Ernest Leo Dirks was born May 20, 1933, to Ernest and Alda Unruh Dirks in Copeland, Kansas. He died on November 1, 2024, at Sunset Home, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Ernie was baptized April 18, 1950, into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, and remained faithful to his vows all his life.

On June 27, 1954, Ernie...

Oct 30, 2024

John Winniford, born to Joyce and Andrew Winniford on October 11, 1947, was the fourth of six children, alongside Tom, Dan, Lynda, Phillip, and David. He grew up in Vallejo, California, before moving to Bonny Doon in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the early 60s, where he cherished life in the country with his family.

John graduated...

Oct 29, 2024

Howard left this world to join his Heavenly Father on October 29, 2024 after a brutal battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Howard was born July 28, 1947 in Martin, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his daughter, Cammie, and his sister, Diane Kail.

Howard served in the USAF, retiring after 20 years as...

Oct 23, 2024

Arlene Norwood passed away, at the age of 94 at the Boundary County Community Restorium, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Arlene was born on September 6, 1930 to Minnie and Samuel Fulgham in Emmett, Idaho. She married Robert Norwood in Emmett on October 18, 1948 and they were married 57 years....

Oct 15, 2024

Karen Walthall, 83, died Tuesday October 15, 2024 of natural causes. Karen was born January 28, 1941 in Billings, Montana to Cecil Akers and Olive Cartwright.

Karen married Avon Walthall November 1, 1957 and the two were blessed with five children. She is survived by her five children: Shirley Walthall of Powell, Wyoming, Billy Walthall of Sandpoint,...