Obituaries
Dorothy Lipp Plumlee Rosser
May 9, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Dorothy Lenore Lipp Plumlee Rosser, who peacefully went to heaven on May 9, 2026 at the age of 94.
Dorothy was born on August 20, 1931, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Thomas Frederick and Nellie Davis Lipp.
Dorothy attended all grades in Bonners Ferry, and attended the University of...
Esther Irene Woodward
May 6, 2026
Our beautiful Mother, Esther Irene Woodward, received her angel wings on May 6, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of family and the gentle care of Hospice and the team at Creekside Memory Care Center. Her light can shine brightly again with peace and joy.
Esther was born September 11, 1929 in Syracuse, Kansas to Earl and Ina Carrithers. The...
Eva Mae Stephens
May 1, 2026
Eva Mae “Tootie” Stephens, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2026, in the comfort of her cherished family home. Born on October 25, 1930, in the serene town of Moyie Springs, Idaho, Tootie was a beacon of warmth and love throughout her ninety-five years.
Tootie was the treasured daughter of Elmer and...
Gay Janice King
Apr 26, 2026
Gay Janice King (née Bennett) died on April 26, 2026 at the age of 80. Born May 27, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Janice made her life in Bonners Ferry, Idaho where she married Hartley King (deceased).
She found great joy in gardening, music, and serving her local church.
Janice is survived by her daughter Angela Lynch, stepson Ernest King, granddaughters Joslyn...
Thea Kristiina Aaltonen
Apr 26, 2026
Thea Kristiina Aaltonen (67), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away on April 26, 2026.
Born January 27, 1959, in Kuopio, Finland. Thea carried her Finnish roots with quiet strength, resilience, and just the right amount of stubbornness. Thea eventually made her home in 1984 when she moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where she lived out the rest of her...
Josephine Henrietta Imper
Apr 17, 2026
The family of Josephine Henrietta Imper, or Josie, 81, of Bonners Ferry, Id, regret to announce her passing on April, 17, 2026 in Bonners Ferry, Id.
Josie was born March 21, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Neppie Marie Ring and Joe Ring of Springfield, Oregon.
She is survived by her son, Marty Earl Jensen of Bonners Ferry, Id and grand daughterS Kayla...
Debra Marie Willcox
Apr 16, 2026
Debbie Marie Willcox, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at the age of 72.
Debbie was born on February 25, 1954, in Torrance, California, to Lester and Virginia Sitze, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Farr, and her daughter, Alicia Yocum, who was her only...
Harriette Marlane Evans Ashdown
Apr 14, 2026
Harriette Marlane Evans Ashdown went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Harriette was born on April 17, 1950, in New York City to Floyd T. Evans and Sylvia V. Rock Graff Evans. After graduating from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah in 1969, she pursued her passions for art and cosmetology in Salt Lake...
Grace Viola Leidt
Mar 17, 2026
Our beloved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great-Great Grandma, Aunt, Cousin and Friend passed away on Tuesday March 17th in her home on Grumpy Lane from Kidney Disease. Grace was born on April 24, 1933 to Clarence and Mary Schuon in the family home on 126 Virginia Street in Carlton, Michigan. Grace was the fifth of 5 children born to Mary...
Chester Leo Unruh
Mar 2, 2026
Chester Leo Unruh, loving son, husband, father and grandfather was born to Odes B. Unruh and Sadie Jantz Unruh on October 9, 1930, in Copeland, Kansas. He peacefully passed away at Sunset Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on March 2, 2026, at 95 years of age.
The dry and dusty years of the 1930’s which threatened his mother’s health prompted the...
Charles Lynden Fox
Feb 18, 2026
Charles L. Fox, known to most as Chuck, was born May 22,1949 in Martinez, California. Within days he was adopted by Walter and Velma Fox who raised him to love God and develop an honorable and responsible character.
Chuck grew up with a natural affinity and love for trucks, cars, and airplanes, which was accompanied by a God-given mechanical ability. In...
Bruce Irving Merrifield
Feb 14, 2026
Bruce Irving Merrifield, 73, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, was called home to the Lord on February 14, 2026, following complications with his heart. Surgery granted his family a few more precious days filled with clarity, strength, and hope. This was a true reflection of his enduring spirit and love for life.
Bruce was born on December 8, 1952, in Bonners Ferry,...
Joseph Robert Morelli
Feb 10, 2026
Joseph Robert Morelli, 92, passed away peacefully at his home February 10, 2026 with his family at his side. Joseph was born on March 12, 1933 in Bronx, New York the son of Joseph and Jenny Bari Morelli.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home at 1:30 pm.
When the full obituary is prepared...
Lawrence Steed
Feb 3, 2026
Lawrence was born on June 23, 1938, in Kanab, Utah, to Newel K. Steed and Eliza Pugh Steed. He grew up on the ranch in Johns Valley, Utah, where he learned the value of hard work, family, and community.
Lawrence family was the center of his life, and he took great joy and pride in his many children and grandchildren, cherishing...
Jeremiah Grant Dillin
Feb 2, 2026
Jeremiah Grant Dillin or “just Jeremy” was born January 29, 1985 in Sandpoint, Idaho. He spent majority of his formative years living in Bonners Ferry where he grew up to be an avid reader and an alleged master of comedy.
Eventually he migrated in his later teen hood-adult years to Salt Lake City, UT. Where he would graduate from Park City...
Michael Eugene Tompkins
Jan 28, 2026
Mike was born on May 16, 1947, in Bonners Ferry Community Hospital, to parents Eugene (Pidge) Tompkins and Kathryn Parshall Tompkins. After an extended illness, Mike passed away on January 28, 2026.
Mike married Sandra Helgerson on November 30, 1968, in Bonners Ferry. After nine years of marriage, their dream of having a family was realized when they adopted their son...
Bonnie Jean Collins
Jan 20, 2026
Bonnie Jean Collins, 74, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026 ending her long battle with cancer. She was born on October 11, 1951 to Wanda and Jack Love in Lebanon, Oregon.
Bonnie grew up in Homedale, Idaho. She was one of seven children. She was high spirited and had a love for adventure which...
Joanne Lois Mastre
Jan 19, 2026
Our dear mother, Joanne Lois Dirks/Mastre was born September 27, 1939, in Copeland, Kansas to Ernest and Alda Unruh/Dirks. Joanne passed away on January 19, 2026, while at Sunset Home, reaching the age of 89.
When mom was just an infant her family moved from Kansas to Bonners Ferry, Idaho to escape the dust bowl. Growing up in Bonners Ferry, Mom...
Melvyn "Mell" Paul Waldman
Jan 17, 2026
Melvyn Paul Waldman, 88, of Bonners Ferry died Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1937, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Julius M. Waldman and Lora E. Beale. In 1946 his sister, Mary Patricia, was adopted.
He played football and basketball at St. Aloysius in Spokane, WA. He played football, basketball, and ran hurdles at Gonzaga Prep. He studied...
Ted Trulove
Jan 17, 2026
Ted Trulove was born in Oregon. To be honest, his provenance is a bit of a mystery, though he always called Lebanon, Oregon home. In his younger years, he dabbled in farming. He credited a neighbor with staking him for his first tractor. Details were never Ted’s forte when recounting the past, so unfortunately, I can’t recall the neighbor’s name—but...
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