Kootenai - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: looking Betty GEORGE SHRUM

jlshrum — 2013-04-22 14:49:13Z

DeeDee, If you still have questions I have information on this line. Reach me at jlshrum@ableweb.net
John Shrum sends

Re: Help!!

mernaron — 2013-03-16 16:38:21Z

I would love to talk to you about this family. I am a decendant of Stacy Hurley Nelson. corri_johnson@yahoo.com

Re: obit for Onnie Rader

MoolyZue1 — 2013-01-30 16:59:28Z

Thank you!!!

Re: obit for Onnie Rader

mycougars — 2013-01-30 00:14:18Z

Onnie L. Rader, 82, of 2117 Boyd Ave, Coeur d’Alene died this morning in Kootenai Memorial Hospital.

Borne Onnie White on January 11, 1898, in Elgin, Texas, she came to Burke in 1934 and married Ernest Rader in 1953 in Kellogg. She came to Coeur d’Alene in 1967. Survivors include her husband at home, son Jack Cartee of Spokane; daughter Katie Walter of Calloway, VA, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending with English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene.

The Coeur d’Alene Press February 18m, 1982 Page 5 Column 1

Rader, Onnie L, 82, of 2117 Boyd Ave Coeur d’Alene died Thursday in Kootenai Memorial Hospital. Funeral service was t be 1:30 pm today in English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene. Cremation to follow.

The Coeur d’Alene Press February 22, 1982 Page 5 Column 4

obit for Onnie Rader

MoolyZue1 — 2013-01-28 02:31:03Z

Looking for an obituary for Onnie Rader who, according to the SSDI, died in Kootenai Co. in February 1982. I do not have a death date. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Henry S Melder

1_dougandjoycem — 2012-12-29 04:59:46Z

Correction to funeral notice of my husband's great grandfather Judge Henry S. Melder: He was surveyer of Sonoma County California, not Snohomish Co. Washington

Re: Bergette Larson 1879-1973 Norway-Idaho 1908

klarabell2000 — 2012-12-06 05:33:19Z

Bergette Larson was my ant, my Father's sister. Her maidenlast name was Spildrejorde [name of the farm in Gol] where my Father also grew up. I emigrated to Am.in 1954 and
live in Az. I remember having a picture of Helga with her Parent hanging on the wall in our bedroom. Dont know more
about Anders then what you have.

Re: Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 2012-11-19 00:12:48Z

Thank you, Debbie

Re: John Michael Volman

kristeneberlein — 2012-11-18 21:51:59Z

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your assistance.

Kris

Re: Obit

mycougars — 2012-11-18 21:24:12Z

Richard Leroy Smith

The Press (Coeur d’Alene), Tuesday July 8, 2003 Page A2 Column 3

Notices:

Richard Leroy Smith, 85, St. Maries, died Saturday, July 5, 2003 in St. Maries. He was born March 1, 118 in Northhome, Minn.

At his request, no services will be held. Contributions may be made to Bettercare c/o Benewah Community Hospital, 229 S Eighth St., St. Maries, ID 83861.

Handling by Hodge Funeral Homes, 138 S. Eighth St., St Maries, ID 83861 (208) 245-2611.

(No obituary followed)

The Press (Coeur d’Alene) Tuesday July 8, 2003 Page A2 Column 3

Re: Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

mycougars — 2012-11-18 21:20:12Z

Oh and just a heads up. Judyartley53 posts on everyone's query that the library or the Kootenai County geneological Society will provide the obit. Be forewarned that the libraries do not have man power to provide this service and the geneological society charges for the service.

Re: Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

mycougars — 2012-11-18 21:18:24Z

I checked the Coeur d'Alene Press (The local paper) from October 23rd to the 28th and there was no obituary listed in the paper. I also checked the on line obituaries for the two funeral homes in the area (Yates Funeral Home and English Funeral Home). No obituary was listed. I would suggest waiting until after the holidays and then asking the family members.

Re: Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

mycougars — 2012-11-18 21:15:40Z

Just for info. . .normally the libraries do not have the man power to look up obituaries for people. And the Genealogy Society charges for this service.

John Michael Volman

mycougars — 2012-11-18 21:12:27Z

John Michael Volkman

Coeur d’Alene Press Wednesday October 17, 1973 Page 14 Column 3

BAYVIEW MAN ELECTROCUTED

A Bayview man was electrocuted Sunday when he climbed a power pole to make some repairs.

John Michael Volkman, 25, was found dead Tuesday morning in the yard at his Bayview home.

Floyd Stalder, a Kootenai County Sheriff detective, said the investigation revealed the victim apparently had climbed a power pole adjoining a driveway, attempted to reconnect the clamp from the transformer to the primary line and was electrocuted.

The investigation report concluded that the former owner of Rusty Scupper Inn died Sunday evening. The body was discovered about 9 a.m. Tuesday by Steve Spotanski and John Peterson of the First Security Bank, Coeur d’Alene when they came to the house on business.

The funeral arrangements are pending at English Funeral Chapel.

The Coeur d’Alene Press Thursday October 18m 1973 Page 10 Column 1

John M. Volkman, 25.

The funeral for John Michael Volkman, 25, Bayview, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene, with Reverend Kendrick Gould officiating. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Volkman was electrocuted Sunday at his home. He was the owner of the Rusty Scupper Inn. He attended the Luthern Church and served with the U. S. Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Jean, two daughters, Denise and Daveana, both at home, a son David at home and his parents who reside in Wisconsin.

Re: Clyde T Nida

mycougars — 2012-11-18 17:21:13Z

No problem. Just makes your research a little more challenging. :)

Re: Obituary for John Michael Volkman, died 1973 in Bayview, Idaho

RBestrom7380 — 2012-11-13 23:56:07Z

The link posted is wrong...normal for this poster. The correct one is:

http://cdalibrary.org/

I DID NOT check to see if they DO obituary research. Many library's do NOT.

Re: Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

RBestrom7380 — 2012-11-13 23:23:52Z

The link provided is wrong...quite OFTEN the case.

The correct: http://cdalibrary.org/

Shirley was identified as living in Harrison, ID, a small town (pop 203 in 2010). She was also known to be living in Kellogg (with family?). She was shown as being 85.
--The address in Kellogg is shared by 365 persons, with various town names following: 1 1/4s Rt 3 Bx 3 628. One being a William Bunton.
--The address in Harrison was identified by one source for 1989.

The logical newspaper for an obituary is the Couer d'Alene press; a search of the online obituaries did not produce one for her. Many elderly do not have obituaries published due to many reasons: length of time in the community, health issues, personal desire, family wishes, movement away from home of record, etc.
--The most logical senior home would have been in the Couer d'Alene area.

I checked the Obituary Daily Times, a database of obituaries published, email data send twice daily of new obit locations published. No information was found.

You may know where she was living with family, if so, or at another location.

Re: Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

judyartley53 — 2012-11-13 19:26:54Z

Hi,

The Coeur d'Alene Public Library, http://cdallibrary.org/ will provide a copy of an obit

OR
Kootenai County Genealogical Society, www.kcgs.org/research.html.
Successful Searching!

Re: Obituary for John Michael Volkman, died 1973 in Bayview, Idaho

judyartley53 — 2012-11-13 19:25:03Z

Hi,

The Coeur d'Alene Public Library, http://cdallibrary.org/ will provide copies of obits.

OR contact the Kootenai County Genealogical Society, www.kcgs.org/research.html. Successful Searching!

Obit Lookup for Shirley L. Bunton

TheseFragileOldBones — 2012-10-31 19:31:56Z

Would appreciate it if someone would check to see if there was an obituary published for Shirley L. Bunton. She was my cousin and I just found out that she passed away last Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012. I didn't think it was appropriate to ask the family, this soon, if one had been published. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Obituary for John Michael Volkman, died 1973 in Bayview, Idaho

kristeneberlein — 2012-10-31 18:34:10Z

I'd like to track down an obituary for my first cousin, John Michael Volkman, who died in Bayview, Kootenai county, Idaho on 14 October 1973.

Are there local genealogical groups or libraries that have indexes to obituaries in local papers for this time period?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Kris

Re: Lloyd St Clair

Steveb5068 — 2012-10-08 20:00:38Z

Hi, can you send me a copy of his will. He and my late grandfather were cousins. His mother was Caroline Brent while Arthur's was Louis Brent-St Clair. Hope to receive a copy soon. Take care,

Steven Brent

So, I guess you have a sister named Sarah, living in WA state?? Best wishes...

Re: Louis St Clair

SarahA16 — 2012-10-08 03:22:32Z

Steve:

Do you have a photo of the siblings? Thanks, Sarah

Re: Lloyd St Clair

SarahA16 — 2012-10-08 03:13:27Z

Hello. LLoyd died in a car crash in Germany and was sent home by the airforce. His brother Norman made all the arrangements. Many condolences were written to his widow in Europe.

Re: Lloyd St Clair

SarahA16 — 2012-10-08 02:50:15Z

I can send it to you. I am his daughter. How do you know him? Thanks

Re: STEWART, Thomas, Margaret, Cyrus, Harold

LyceniusBacon — 2012-08-25 14:05:30Z

Would enjoy sharing information on the family. I have the family all the way back to Ireland.
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

You can contact me at: lycenius(at)yahoo.com
Thanks,
Michael

Re: STEWART, Thomas, Margaret, Cyrus, Harold

kcfire501 — 2012-08-23 03:03:22Z

I have info on this family history. Thomas Stewart was my grandmother's brother.

Re: Clyde T Nida

ATShome — 2012-08-21 01:31:38Z

I'm trying to add it to my tree, but it doesn't fit.

Ruby Muhlberger was born Ruby June
blah, blah, blah, blah.

MY APOLOGIES.

Here's a story of 2 women, with similar full names, born 5 years apart. One was born a Looney, and married a Nida. The other was born a Nida and married a Muhlberger later in life, and probably someone else when she was younger.

Carl Muhlberger, I can give you all the details. Ruby June...I'm working on it! Ruby G Looney - I've got a separated tree full of her family, LOL.

{Sigh.} Sorry!

Re: Bessie R. Best

orovalleydude — 2012-08-14 17:22:57Z

My email address: orovalleydude@cox.net And, yes, my brother Hepburn is still living, talked to him last night about all the recent developments. He, myself, and our younger brother are looking forward to hearing from you... My kindest regards...

Re: Bessie R. Best

pembroke109 — 2012-08-14 17:00:24Z

I'm sorry but I don't see your personal email? Yes, Bessie's father was Charles Proctor Hepburn, Penna. Is your brother Hepburn still living?

Re: Bessie R. Best

orovalleydude — 2012-08-14 16:32:25Z

I understand as well. I appreciate you getting back to me in a timely fashion. This is a part of our family about which we knew NOTHING. In fact, it was kept from us either by neglect or design; so I hope you understand the level and intensity of my concern and anxiety. I certainly have some understanding not only about this young college student's curiosity, but also about any reluctance or hesitancy on his part. Learning about the unknown parts of one's extended family can be a big daunting. Please express to him my regards as well as my ability to understand and appreciate at some small level his concerns. If I understand how Ancestry.com works, you should have access to my email address. I do not have yours, as I do not have a “paying account.” Ancestry.com has billed members of my family improperly, so I have been reluctant to give Ancestry.com access to any billing information that would result in improper charges that they would not expeditiously rectify. Please feel free to give my contact information to this young man and his father. That would leave it in their hands and allow them to make decisions based on their level of comfort and curiosity. I did not realize until last night that our father had TWO brothers that we did not know about. It has finally occurred to me that your contact might be related to one of these men. Again, I appreciate you getting back to me in a timely fashion. There are three of us in our family that are genuinely curious and desirous of learning more about our unknown connections with the Best Family of CDA, Idaho. My older brother is named Hepburn, named after our father, and my first name is Charles, I suspect I was named after Charles Augustus Best. Was “Hepburn” Bessie's maiden name? Looking forward to hearing from you further at your convenience. My kindest regards...

Re: Bessie R. Best

pembroke109 — 2012-08-14 16:04:42Z

I understand. There is no scam at all- just one of my grandson's friends who wanted to know more about his family. I would be happy to give you his name, but am not sure he would agree. He's a college student and at present is on his way back to school. Maybe he would suggest that you contact his father who is living in Nevada.

Re: Bessie R. Best

orovalleydude — 2012-08-13 23:05:34Z

Attached is the photo I posted in 2009. Hepburn L. Best is my father. He had three children with our Mom, I have an older brother and a younger sister. I changed my contact preferences to allow you to see my email address. The "young man" to whom you refer may contact me directly by email. Please forgive me, as I do not know who you are – but if this is a scam of any kind, or if there is any obfuscation or dissemblement, I will not hesitate to report the abuse to Ancestry.com.

Re: Bessie R. Best

pembroke109 — 2012-08-13 21:16:50Z

If you are related to Bessie Rae Hepburn Best- married Eugene Best- you are related to the young man that I'm helping. Eugene Best is his great grandfather.

Re: Bessie R. Best

orovalleydude — 2012-08-13 15:58:55Z

First, how do you know it is a member of my family? Please explain to me how you have verified that. Secondly, I only have limited information at this point... Oro Valley Dude...

Re: Bessie R. Best

pembroke109 — 2012-08-13 15:50:32Z

Am working with a member of your family here in NJ. Would love to exchange info-
Thank you!

Re: William A. & Hattie (Butterfield) Carter

LarryShoger51 — 2012-07-28 02:07:20Z

Loren -- Thank-you so much for this information. Did Bessie ever marry? I may have a picture or two of your grandpa and one or two of his parents. Your grandpa Bill Carter's mother, Josephine Carter, was a half-sister to my great great grandpa, George A. Carter. I have a picture of Josephine's parents. Let me know if you are interested in the photos. My email address is LDShoger@aol.com

Re: William A. & Hattie (Butterfield) Carter

lorenmedley — 2012-07-27 03:51:05Z

In reply to your query. Yes Both William (Will) or (Bill) Carter and Hattie are buried in Post Falls, as are the Butterfield parents. Not so very far from each other as it happens. As they are my grand parents I tend to visit the grave sites as time and situation allows. Lois I. Carter (Medley) is there as well. Bessie, my aunt, is buried, I believe in Clarkston Washington.
Reguards, Loren Medley
In re-reading your information it looks like the information for my aunt Bessie should be that for her mother. Both my aunts' birth date and my mothers' birth date appear to be correct.

Descendants of Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald - Reunion Sept 8, 2012

lanaa2000 — 2012-07-19 16:43:28Z

This year is the 150th anniversary of LDS Pioneer Elizabeth Russell Archibald's immigration to Utah.

Many people in Utah and Idaho are descended from Thomas and Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald. Thomas Archibald died in Scotland but Elizabeth Russell Archibald came to Wellsville with several of her children. Some went to Idaho and some went to Canada.

A family reunion for all descendants of Elizabeth Russell Archibald is being planned for Saturday, Sept 8, 2012 at the Wellsville, Utah bowery by cousin Brandon Sundeen. He is planning games for the younger children, sharing of family history info for the adults, followed by a memorial service at the Wellsville Cemetery. Food is POT LUCK. Bring your own lunch and all will share what they bring.

If you have any family heirlooms, photos, letters, etc.. pertaining to Elizabeth Russell Archibald or her immediate family, please bring them for viewing.

For more details contact Brandon Sundeen. Phone: 503-396-2178 OR email: brandonsundeen@gmail.com

Please help us get the word out. Pass this information on to all of your extended family so that they may attend if they are interested.

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 2012-06-23 17:20:44Z

I am looking for an Obit for Richard L Smith. (b) March 1 1918 & (d) July 5 2003. He lived in St Maries, Idaho, but his parents were from Couer d Alene. They were Rueben & Lucy Smith. Also brothers Clayton, Edgar. Thank you, Debbie

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

mycougars — 2012-06-16 02:54:31Z

My mother needed help getting the newspapers off the shelf and there was no one else around. :( She goes back to the museum Tuesday and I will reminder her to check for it then. Sorry for the delay but we will try to find the obit for you.

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

mycougars — 2012-06-15 00:18:10Z

I am thinking you might want to check Bonner County. Kootenai is a small town in Bonner County. I did check the Coeur d' Alene Press in Kootenai County and there was no mention. I do know there were several obits for Koffels in Bonner County. The county seat there is Sandpoint. I will have my mother check the newspaper there tomorrow to see if there was a death listed. Sorry I have nothing yet. :)

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

gramvilla5388 — 2012-06-14 14:33:27Z

Gosh, Would you? Thank-you very much for anything you find.
Yes well I would have found out about the fee. That lady is always posting. Thanks again

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

mycougars — 2012-06-14 03:10:04Z

I'll check the newspaper for you tomorrow afternoon. My services (and what this website is for) are free. The Site she is referring you to has a fee starting at $15.00. Funny there was no mention of a fee in the post.

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

gramvilla5388 — 2012-06-13 14:32:25Z

Hi, Thank-you I did but was hoping that there might be an obituary. I was hoping to find out details of where he was killed and if it was overseas or not. His family lived in Kootenai.
Thanks for your reply!!

Re: Help with an obituary lookup please???

judyartley53 — 2012-06-12 21:40:58Z

Hi,

Maybe you already found this info but Francis Howard Koffel
Born: Feb. 11, 1924, Bonner Co., ID
Died: Jan 13, 1945

Father: John Howard Koffel (1896-1977)
Mother: Iva Angeline Wells Koffel (1905-1997)

Francis is buried in the Golden Fate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California. Plat: B, 285
Source: findagrave.com

Regarding his obituary, contact Kootenai County Genealogical Society, www,kcgs.org/research.html . Successful Searching!

Looking for descendents of Nina Rivers

Catgrandma — 2012-06-07 19:14:56Z

Looking for descendents of Nina Rivers. Nina was the daughter of Una and Delbert Graves, and she was living in Spirit Lake in the early 1930's. Thank you. Nina also had a brother names Everett.

Re: look up for obit of Laura Bennett Snead Coraoplis Pa 1925

willow703 — 2012-05-30 16:09:28Z

She isn't one of my Bennetts or Sneads, but I found that she was b. ca. 1850 in NY (3 of 4 censuses). 1870 census of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, PA, says she is d/o Stephen & Elizabeth Bennett. Ancestry.com tree/26227001/person 1836011565 says she m., 28 Feb 1871, PA, Robert Snead.
1870 census, Freedom, Beaver, PA, says Robert is s/o John & Margaret Snead. Laura & Robert are in Allegheny Co. for 1880(Pittsburgh), 1900 (Stow), & 1910 & 20 (Crescent) censuses. Coraopolis is also in Allegheny County.

Re: look up for obit of Laura Bennett Snead Coraoplis Pa 1925

tweetyb55 — 2012-05-29 16:54:28Z

It isn't .I was hoping someone in Corapolis Pa could help me out .I was just posting in not in reguards to your message .I click on all boards.

1940 road map, Kootenai Co., ID

willow703 — 2012-05-28 15:15:56Z

I did, at last, find the family of Fred Salisbury in the 1940 census of Kootenai Co.,ID. We were on Hwy 95, in the Squaw Bay Election Precinct.
Out of political correctness, Squaw Bay was renamed Neachen Bay. I'm looking for a 1940 road map to narrow the location of Hwy 95.
Oh, if anyone can give me the background of the name "Neachen", & when the name was changed, I'd appreciate that.