Obituaries

Willison John Parker

Willison John Parker

May 13, 2021

Willison John Parker was born December 16, 1949, died at the home he built on May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Willison and Mary(Fogerty) Parker and sister Lynn (Parker) Flaherty. Will is survived by his wife Cathy Winer Parker, many nieces and nephews. He doesn’t want a funeral but please share stories on either the...

Sandra Jean Hannigan

Sandra Jean Hannigan

May 12, 2021

Sandra Jean Hannigan (64) passed away at her home in Naples, Idaho on May 12, 2021. Arrangements to be announced.

James Hersey Mathison

James Hersey Mathison

May 12, 2021

James Hersey Mathison was born August 28, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana to Harry Mathison and Clara McGowan Mathison. His home was an incubator for several weeks until he was big enough and healthy enough to go home to a 17 year old new mother. Grandmother Irene Mathison was delighted with her first born grandson and helped care for him....

Ove K. Gunnarsson

Ove K. Gunnarsson

May 6, 2021

Ove K. Gunnarsson (Swede), age 78, went home to his heavenly father on Thursday May 6th. Ove was born to Gunnar and Esther Samuelsson on April 21st, 1943 in rural Lindo, Sweden. At just 13 years old, Ove moved to the city and began an apprenticeship in the trade of upholstery, which he became successful at, opening his own businesses....

Barbara {Bobbi) Ann Viesca

Barbara {Bobbi) Ann Viesca

May 6, 2021

Barbara ‘Bobbi’ Ann Viesca 86 July 4, 1934 – May 6, 2021 Passed quietly into the light surrounded by her family at home. A life’s partner and wife to Armando Viesca, mother to Dottie Viesca-Haage, Linda Krake, Rene and Vincent Viesca. A grandmother and great grandmother. She was a friend to many with an easy smile and open heart. She...

Cheryl Sparks Britton

Cheryl Sparks Britton

Apr 27, 2021

Cheryl Sparks Britton, aged 72, passed away in Kalispell, MT this past Tuesday, April 27, surrounded by family. Cheryl was born February 11, 1949 in Taylorville, IL, then moved to Indianapolis, IN where she spent much of her time working as a waitress because she loved interacting with people. She married her husband, Russell Britton, in Port Gibson, MS on...

Shawn William Musial

Shawn William Musial

Apr 16, 2021

Shawn William Musial gained his wings and went to heaven to be with the Lord and beautiful mother on April 16, 2021. He was born to James and Judith Musial on September 20, 1969. Shawn passed away at is home in Naples, Idaho. He grew up there and attended school at Bonners Ferry High School where he met and married...

Bradley Lloyd Dillin

Bradley Lloyd Dillin

Apr 9, 2021

Bradley Lloyd Dillin passed away peacefully at his home in Porthill, Idaho on April 9, 2021, at the age of 86. Bradley was born in Hendley, Nebraska on October 28, 1934, to Russell and Thelma Dillin. In 1935 the family moved to Copeland, Idaho when Bradley was one year old. He attended grade school at Copeland and graduated from Bonners...

Glenn Russell Ivey

Glenn Russell Ivey

Apr 9, 2021

Glenn Russell Ivey (Russell) 79, passed away on April 9,2021 at Boundary Community Hospital Extended Care in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He was born in Billings, Montana on January 30,1942. He was a lifetime resident in Bonners Ferry. He attended Bonners Ferry High School and played varsity basketball there. Russell served in the army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Ft. Ord,...

Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Willoughby

Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Willoughby

Mar 20, 2021

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Willoughby Born to Vera Loraine Leeling Wilson and Vernon Orval Wilson in Crawford, NE, Bonita Kay joined her family on July 3rd 1953 and left this world on March 20th 2021 in Sandpoint, ID. She was the 6th child of Vernon and Vera and the older sister to two more in the following years. Bonnie was a...

Albert L Brackebusch

Albert L Brackebusch

Mar 8, 2021

On March 8, 2021, Albert L. Brackebusch died peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry. Albert was born on June 20, 1931, in Copeland, Idaho. His family had just moved to Idaho to homestead property for the railroad. After graduating from Bonners Ferry High School in 1949, he went to the University of Idaho. He joined the Navy before graduating,...

Linda Emily Lopez

Linda Emily Lopez

Mar 4, 2021

On Thursday, March 4th, 2021 our Mom Linda Emily Lopez received her wings. She was born to Felix and Clorinda Abeyta on September 22, 1947 in Denver, Colorado. She joined 3 sisters, Lucy, Patsy, and Reina. Years later she gained 4 more siblings, Roger, Judy, David and Lawrence. She grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Lincoln High School....

Robert Wilson Gough

Robert Wilson Gough

Mar 3, 2021

Robert Wilson Gough, 83, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Boundary County Community Hospital Extended Care. Born April 22, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert H. Gough and Miriam (Wilson) Gough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Pittenger Gough. He is...

Thomas R. Broderick

Thomas R. Broderick

Feb 24, 2021

Thomas R. Broderick of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Connie, the love of his life at his bedside on February 24, 2021 at the age of 85. A celebration of Tom’s life is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:00 Pm at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. A hosted Reception will follow the...

John Kresal

John Kresal

Feb 23, 2021

John Kresal made his journey to heaven on February 23rd, 2021 from his home in Moyie Springs, Idaho. He was 86 years old. John was born June 29th, 1934 to Edward and Dorothy (Smoody) Kresal In Wyoming where he worked and lived until retirement. He enjoyed retirement in Moyie Springs, Idaho where he enjoyed many good friendships. He is preceded...

Timmothy Eugene Jones

Timmothy Eugene Jones

Feb 21, 2021

Timmothy Eugene Jones (Timmothy Stuber)"Buddy", 19. of Bonners Ferry Idaho. Went to be with the Lord On Saturday February 21st, 2021 in Steamboat Springs Colorado. Timmothy was born May 25th 2001 in Sandpoint Idaho. He was raised in Bonners Ferry Idaho by his Parents Aaron & Julia Stuber, where he spent countless hours in the wilderness enjoying, hunting, fishing, hiking,...

Phillis Elizabeth Wilkerson

Phillis Elizabeth Wilkerson

Feb 16, 2021

Wilkerson, Phyllis Elizabeth (Age 95). Born June 12, 1925 in Chicago Illinois to Edward and Kathryn Sayler. Went to be with our Lord on February 16, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Diana Thew (Daniel), and son Wayne Wilkerson (Wanda); grandchildren Jason (Mikayla), Jody (Emily); great-grandchildren Brady, Willow and Wren. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, brother...

Robert (Bob) Dale Weakly

Robert (Bob) Dale Weakly

Feb 1, 2021

Robert (Bob) Dale Weakly was born in Hyannis, Nebraska on January 7, 1933 to Wayne and Alice Brownfield Weakly. He was the oldest of five children. He passed away on February 1, 2021 in Bonners Ferry, ID at Boundary Community Hospital at the age of 88, due to complications from COPD. While growing up in Hyannis, Bob started mowing lawns...

Marion Neil (Butch) Padgett

Marion Neil (Butch) Padgett

Jan 17, 2021

Marion Neil “Butch” Padgett passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside at St Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho at the age of 78. He was born in Bonner’s Ferry Idaho to Frank Henry and Clara (Gross) Padgett. He attended school in Bonners Ferry and After High school he enlisted in the Idaho National Guard where he was honorably...

Betty Jo Arnold

Betty Jo Arnold

Jan 6, 2021

Betty Jo (Jo) Arnold passed away on January 6, 2021 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Jo was born May 6, 1932 in Istachatta, Florida to Horace P. (Mel) Melton and Bertha Lee (Bea) Stokes. As a young girl she lived in Inverness, Florida, and Panama for a short time before moving to California. She was a graduate of Sacramento High School....