Obituaries

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 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,...

Oct 5, 2024

Arnold M Fessler, 94, a lifelong resident of Bonners Ferry, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Boundary Community Hospital. Dad was born to Michael and Mary (Neumayer) Fessler on April 21, 1930. He joined a older sister, Katherine, on the family farm. He attended school and graduated high school in the class of 1948. From there,...

Sep 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Neumayer, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry, surrounded by his cherished family. Jim's years were filled with the warmth of family, friends, and the rugged beauty of North Idaho.

Born on November 9, 1935,...

Sep 21, 2024

Evelyn Stallings passed away peacefully at 97. She was a Christian.

Evelyn was born in Venice, California. She grew up living in the country, riding horses and bucking hay. She had a strong work ethic.

She married Jack Stallings on July 10, 1943 and had three boys, Roy, David and Dan.

Evelyn loved...

Sep 16, 2024

John Edward Arthur, 82, of Naples, Idaho, passed away on September 16, 2024.

John was born September 11,1942 in Moorcroft, Wyoming, the son of Harry and Ruth Harmon Arthur. The Arthur family relocated to Bonners Ferry in 1951.

John attended Bonners Ferry High School before enlisting in the US Army. After being honorably discharged from...

Sep 13, 2024

DeAnna was born in Ogden Utah on September 19, 1947, to parents David LaVor Bitton and Iona Bullock Bitton. She and her family moved to Priest River in 1957, where most of her family still live.

She married Jerry Lee James September 5th, 1964. They were blessed with daughters Brenda and Kathleen (stillborn) and son Jeremy. DeAnna...

Sep 7, 2024

Phyllis died September 7, 2024, in Bonner Ferry, Idaho, at Boundary Community Hospital. Phyllis was born on February 3, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia the daughter of George and Ruby Hawks Webb.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Grandview Cemetery.

When the full obituary is prepared it will...

Aug 19, 2024

Marcia Louise (Sorensen) Evans, 81 years young, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Marcia was a long-time resident of Tropic and Henrieville, Utah. She moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho in 2021 to live near one of her sons.

Mom was born to Alva Lowell Sorensen and Thora Almeda Curtis on August 10, 1943 in Ogden, Utah....

Aug 10, 2024

Benny was born in Magrath, Alberta to Pete and Kay Hofer. They moved to Kalispell, Montana in 1951 where they farmed. Benny lived several places such as Albany, Oregon and Tri-cities, Washington where he met and married Connie before calling Bonners Ferry, his real home in 1988. During his time in Bonners Ferry, Benny worked for Foust, owned H&H...

Aug 10, 2024

Gerhart Henry Maas, 97, passed away at his home in Moyie Springs on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Graveside services will be held on August 31, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Porthill Cemetery in Porthill, Idaho.

Gerhart was born on January 21, 1927 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Fred and Mollie Maas. Gerhart was raised on the...

Jul 20, 2024

Beloved husband and father, Gary A. Jansen, 80, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, of a long-standing illness.  Gary was born August 18, 1943 to Emil J. and Lois A. Jansen, in Minneapolis, MN.  His early years were spent with his father hunting and fishing, an experience he would later share with is own children.

After high...

Jul 18, 2024

Beulah Carol (McCalmant) Anderson was born January 28th, 1930, in Minatare Nebraska to Edgar (Jack) and Olive McCalmant; the 11th child of 12.  She spent her early years on the family farm, and at the age of seven moved with her family to southern Boundary County Idaho, settling on Ruby Creek.  She attended grade school at both the Highland...