Obituary Listings

Mar 10, 2024

Gary Charles McWilliams, 70, of Smelterville, ID, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID.  Gary was born on August 27, 1953 in Rochester, PA, son of the late Edwin and Jacqueline (Charles) McWilliams.

Gary grew up in Rochester, PA where his closest friends and family knew him as Mac.  He was...

Mar 3, 2024

Janice Darleen McCormick, 86, of Kingston, ID, passed away on March 3, 2024 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. Janice was born on June 10, 1937 in Pinehurst, ID. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting with arrangements.

Mar 2, 2024

John Wheeler Cook Jr., 82, of Osburn, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on March 2, 2024 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. John was born June 22, 1941 in Charleston, SC to the late John and Carolyn (Friendly) Cook.   

He graduated from Summerville High School in South Carolina in 1959 and then joined the Army...

Mar 1, 2024

Oma Phyllis Davis, 89, longtime resident of Mullan, ID, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on March 1, 2024 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Oma was born on September 12, 1934 in Hensley, WVa., a daughter of Lloyd and Annie (Church) England.

In her younger years, Oma worked at Woolworths for a number of years while living...

Mar 1, 2024

Joan B. (Prendergast) Head, 89, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away March 1, 2024, at Silverton of Cascadia. Born May 22, 1934, in Wallace, ID; Joan was the daughter of Frank T. and Lila (Ryckman) Prendergast.

Joan graduated from Kellogg High School in 1952, and in later years she delighted in the many class reunions her class held. Joan also graduated from...

Mar 1, 2024

Walter “Walt” Lee Sharp, 87, of Kellogg, ID, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2024. Walt was born on September 21, 1936 in Ketchum, OK, a son of the late Gilbert and Oma (Davis) Sharp.

Walt relocated to the Silver Valley to become a miner and worked at the Bunker Hill Mine. He married Jo Ellen Johnson on July...

Feb 26, 2024

James Joseph Polla, 83, of Mullan, ID and lifelong resident of the Silver Valley, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, ID.

James was born on October 17, 1940 in Wallace, ID, a son of the late James Pierino Polla nad Ellen Marle (Jutila) Polla. He graduated...

Feb 26, 2024

Terry Robert Dellinger, 53, of Prichard, ID, passed away on February 25, 2024 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Terry was born on August 27, 1970 in Bellevue, WA, a son of the late Brower and Dixie (Hansen) Dellinger.

Terry worked many different jobs and mainly worked in construction throughout most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and...

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...