Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Jan 15, 2026

Adarah Dancer was a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend whose warmth and presence touched everyone who knew her. She was the proud mother of two sons, Scott Oates and David Oates, and a loving mother-in-law to Heidi Oates and Mary Oates.

Adarah found immense joy in her role as grandmother to Ryan Oates, Tessa Jodar (Oates), Jennifer Mejia (Oates), and...

Jan 14, 2026

Sharon died January 14, 2026, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at the Community Restorium. Sharon was born on August 8, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. No services are planned at this time.

This brief notice is provided as a place to leave messages or memories. If a full obituary is prepared it will be posted here. 

Jan 9, 2026

Kathleen died January 9, 2026, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, at Kootenai Medical Center. Kathleen was born on October 10, 1963 in Denver, Colorado the daughter of Barton and Sharon Dinning. No services are planned at this time.

This brief notice is provided as a place to leave messages or memories for the family. If a full obituary is prepared it will...

Jan 8, 2026

Lenora L. Gandee, 80, passed away in her home, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2026.

She was born to Leroy and Mary McPeak in Gandy, Nebraska. She married her husband Joseph R. Gandee on June 24, 1970. Lenora loved to cook, garden, and can. She loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is remembered...

Jan 8, 2026

Wendell Laurier Brophy was born on September 23, 1940, in Harvey, North Dakota, to Wilfrid “Doc” Laurier Brophy and Edell Lee Brophy. He passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at the age of 85.

Wendell graduated from Issaquah High School in 1959 and attended Skagit Valley College before proudly serving in the United States Army. He...

Jan 4, 2026

David Wenk, 59, passed away peacefully on January 4th from a major stroke. Dave was a devoted family man, a faithful Catholic, and a pillar of his community. He was deeply loved by all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of service, laughter, and an unwavering love for his family and country.

Dave was the Noxious Weed Superintendent for...

Dec 21, 2025

Fern Earlene Follin Miles, beloved mother to five children, age 94, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 21, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Fern was born in Sublette, Kansas, on June 1, 1931, to Elsie Alice [Lindeman] Follin and Earl Cottrell Follin, the youngest of five children, all of whom preceded her in death.

At the age...

Dec 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Kenneth E. Irons, 91, passed peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, with family at his side in his home in Cow Creek.

Graveside services will be held on December 13, at Grandview Cemetery at 11:30 am followed by Memorial services at 1:00 pm held at Bonners Ferry First Baptist Church, 6711 El Paso St.

Ken was born March 2, 1934, in Glenns...

Nov 15, 2025

William Brian Markgraff, 42, was born on December 18, 1982 in Trenton, Michigan and tragically passed away on November 14, 2025, high upon a mountain doing what he loved, cruising the back roads.

Bill spent his younger years in Maybe, Michigan with his mom and grandparents. In 1990 they moved to Wilderness Ranch, Idaho. He attended Garden Valley High School where...

Nov 14, 2025

Jerry (Jake) Linden Negley born October 14, 1937 in Oakland California to John and Eva Negley.

Jake was a Marine Corp reserve and then drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War.

When his service was over Jake came home to Oakland and joined the Alameda County Sheriff's Office eventually becoming a bomb technician. Jake served for 14 years and after helping...

Nov 6, 2025

Bruce Bentley Behrman's long fought battle with COPD/Agent Orange came to an end on November 6, 2025 while surrounded by his family and friends in his home in Moyie Springs. Bruce is survived by his daughter Kelsey (Jesse) Harman, his grandchildren Colton, Mia, and Kyla, along with his five sisters Marie (Phil) Tashoff, Marilyn (Jerry) Hall-Zotneck, Myrna (Tim) Behrman, Marlene...

Nov 3, 2025

Shirley Leone Emery, 91 of Troy, Montana passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother & friend, her presence will be deeply missed.

Born in 1934 to George Storkson & Margaret (Miller) Storkson, Shirley was the third of ten children, born & raised in Whitefish, Montana and a great help to her dad,...

Nov 1, 2025

Victor L. Amoth was born to Albert and Margaret (Toews) Amoth on June 29, 1937, in Wales, North Dakota. He passed away suddenly on November 1, 2025, reaching the age of 88 years. When he was four years old, Victor remembered his father debating whether he should buy a new Fordson tractor or move to Bonners Ferry. Vic wanted the...

Oct 29, 2025

Lance Clifton battled cancer for almost a year and lost that battle on October 29, 2025. He was 59. Cancer, a label that can sometimes define a life, but in this instance it did not. Instead, it transformed it and brought him home to God. It also focused a community of prayer warriors together reaffirming how beautiful and powerful our...

Oct 22, 2025

Marlene Carol Mattmiller was born on New Year’s Day, 1946, in Fresno, California, to Welsey and Lorraine Santos. She grew up in Northern California, where she developed her signature sass, and unwavering strength.

In 1979, fate served up something even better than one of her famous home cooked meals – she met her forever person, the other half of our heart,...

Oct 21, 2025

Jimmy Glen Fairchild lost his battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years Juanita Fairchild and sons; Troy, Clark and Glen. His sisters Pennie Frame, Cindy Atkins and brother Scott. He leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his youngest...