Obituary Listings

Feb 25, 2024

Margaret Ann Ashworth Wilson was born in Masterson, New Zealand January 26th, 1940 to “Nell” and William Ashworth. She passed away on February 25th, 2024, with family by her side.

Margaret grew up in New Zealand with a passion for sports and adventure. Her greatest adventure started with a whirlwind romance in 1958, while working at a Western Union when she...

Feb 24, 2024

Dale Lee Blankenship, 53, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on February 24, 2024 at his home in Pinehurst. Dale was born on April 6th, 1970, to father, Dennis Lee Blankenship and mother, Gayle (Blankenship)Lucas Erickson in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Dale grew up in Rathdrum, Idaho living with his father, Dennis Blankenship, stepmother, Brenda Blankenship along with two of his brother,...

Feb 22, 2024

Marion (Mick) Buzzard, 93, a beloved resident of North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (where he was known as the “Tomato Man”), passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mick was born in Plentywood, Montana on March 26, 1930 to Marion F. and Ester Victoria (Walters) Buzzard. 

He lived...

Feb 16, 2024

Feb 15, 2024

Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73, beloved life partner of Kristi Beamis and physician to many passed away quietly at home in Pinehurst, Idaho on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Born on April 8, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Morton and Mindella Shapiro, Stan grew up in that same city. He graduated from Wayne State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree...

Feb 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Irene R Hebert announces her passing. Irene was welcomed into heaven on February 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and laughter. Irene was a genuine person, had a beautiful soul, with her family being her biggest joy. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her sense of humor, homemade pasties...

Feb 7, 2024

Sandra Lee Martz, 74, of Mullan, Idaho passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born October 22, 1949 in Deadwood, SD to Oswald and Marion Huata.

Sandra worked as bartender throughout the Silver Valley for many years. She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling and especially her friends and family.

She is survived by her significant other, George Schaefer and two sons, Brian...

Feb 7, 2024

In the late morning hours of February 7th, 2024 , Darrell Michael “Mike” Gunderson passed away at the age of 52. He is survived by his wife, Flo; his son, Richard; his daughter, Austyn and her husband, Rene; his daughter, Rylie; his brothers, Curt and Robby; and his nephews Dylan, Braden, and Bryce. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded...

Feb 7, 2024

A long-time Silver Valley resident and community member, Susan Ann Griffith, 82, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 due to complications from pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

She was born on March 3, 1941, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Noud family. She graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon in 1959, and...

Feb 4, 2024

Clarabel L. Hei, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Silverton, Idaho passed away on February 4, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Clarabel, daughter of the late Walter Coburn and Pearl (Richardson) Coburn, was born on September 9, 1930, in Pepin County, Wisconsin.

Clarabel graduated from high school in Arkansas, Wisconsin in 1948. She married William...

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas Harold Cromwell, 90, of Silverton, ID, passed away on February 4, 2024 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. Thomas was born on July 14, 1933 in Gooding, ID. Cremation will take place and his ashes will be spread in the Idaho hills that he loved. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements. www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

Feb 3, 2024

Jaylene Patrice McCoy, 38, of Wallace, ID, beloved sister, aunt, and best friend, passed away on February 3, 2024 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Jaylene was born on July 9, 1985 in Coeur d’Alene, ID, a daughter of the late Gary McCoy and JoAnne (Cross) McCoy.

Jaylene was a Wallace High School graduate, Class of 2003. She...

Feb 2, 2024

Ryan Russell Austin, 36, a blessed son, father, and brother, of Wallace, ID, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, ID. Ryan was born on February 22, 1987 in Spokane, WA a son of John Austin and Sandra (Lunsford) Austin.

Ryan enjoyed the mountains, trees, and his friends. He enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 30, 2024

Ann Myra Wilson, 78, of Wallace, ID, passed away on January 30, 2024 at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, ID. Ann was born on June 11, 1945 in Tacoma, WA. Cremation will take place and no services are planned. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.

Jan 28, 2024

Tammy Standridge Sauer, 61, of Pinehurst, Idaho left us peacefully in her sleep on Sunday January 28, 2024. Tammy was born in Kellogg, Idaho August 18, 1962 to Jim and Nancy (Worsfold) Standridge.

Tammy attended Coeur d’Alene High School and later NIC where she received her CNA Certification. In her teen years and young adult life, Tammy worked as a server...

Jan 26, 2024

Margie Mae Casteel, 102, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother many times over passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia where she had been a resident for several years. 

Margie was born on July 19, 1921, in Elk Garden, Virginia and was the daughter of Tom Fogleman and Mary Robinson Fogleman....

Jan 21, 2024

Donald (Don) Lee Preston, 85, of Kellogg, ID passed away on January 21, 2024 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Don was born on June 29, 1938 in Kellogg, ID, a son of the late Charles Preston and Agnes (Mathson) Preston.

Don was a Wallace High School graduate, Class of 1956. He went on to work various jobs...

Jan 16, 2024

Lowan Olive Smith, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Pacifica of Pinehurst in Pinehurst, ID, where she had resided for a number of years. Lowan was born on January 1, 1935 in Watertown, SD a daughter of Harry Noecker and Olive (Nord) Noecker.Lowan attended schools in Watertown, SD and later married James Smith on...

Jan 15, 2024

Lester Ray Wood, 87, of Sagle, ID, passed away on January 15, 2024 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, ID. Lester was born on April 20, 1936 in Yellow Jacket, CO. At his request, cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements. www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

Jan 14, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Lee Krusemark, 54, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on January 14, 2024 at his home. Ron was born on December 24, 1969, in Livingston, MT. He was the youngest son of the late Jerry Linn Krusemark and Ila Mae (Shannon) Krusemark.

Ron graduated from Ennis High School and later obtained a bachelor’s degree from Montana Technological University in Butte,...