Shoshone Funeral Services

04/16/2026

William Joe Bailey

William Joe Bailey, 70, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on April 9, 2026. Bill was born in Kellogg, Idaho, to Cleo and Dorothy Bailey on September 16, 1955. He graduated from Kellogg High School and married Petra Clemets of Kellogg.

Bill worked as a miner his whole life. He worked at Bunker Hill, Star Mine, Lucky Friday, and numerous mines out of state.

He enjoyed the outdoors—hunting, fishing, camping, and going on drives in the mountains.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Stoker Bailey, and son-in-law, Jason Tenhonen.

He is survived by his daughters, Kress Tenhonen; Toya (John) Hatfield; and Natalie (Jeff) Mills; grandchildren, Chelsey (Garrett) Miller, Gracie Tenhonen, Olivia and Emily Hatfield, and Rowdy Mills; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Adalynn Miller; brother, Jack Bailey; and sisters, Connie, Karen, and Barb Bailey.

At his request, cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be spread this summer at his special place up the river.

Memories of Bill and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Bailey family.

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04/10/2026

Rose Lavigne

Rosalee (“Rose”) Pfeifer Lavigne of Osburn, Idaho beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on April 2, 2026, in Silverton, Idaho. Rose was born on February 9, 1934, in Ellis, Kansas. She was the eighth of twelve children born to Rosa (Bollig) Pfeifer and Mike Pfeifer. She was raised in a Volga-German heritage family with a strong Catholic faith. Rose attended Catholic schools in the Denver area until in her sophomore year of high school.

While the family lived in Ellis, her father was employed as a brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad. Sometime in 1938, the family moved from Ellis, Kansas to Ft. Collins, Colorado where her father and some of the children worked in the beet fields. Around 1941 or 1942, the family moved to Denver where her father worked as a brakeman for the Burlington Railroad.

At the age of 12, Rose became a victim of polio, which crippled her ability to move. At first, she used a wheelchair followed by braces on her legs. She would tell her children how much she hated the braces and having to walk to school in them. She worked hard to overcome this disability, and later she was able to play both softball and tennis.

While in junior high, Rose worked as a nanny part-time for a local doctor’s family. During the summers, Rose would leave the family home in Denver to continue working as a nanny for the doctor’s family while he was employed at the State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana. At the start of her sophomore year of school, she lived full time in Anaconda, Montana acting as a nanny for the same family. She also attended Anaconda High School and graduated in 1952. In exchange for Rose working as a nanny, the family had agreed to pay for her college tuition at the University of Montana in Missoula.

While attending the University of Montana, Rose was studying to become a laboratory technician. It was at the U of M that she met Dale Lavigne, and they were married on September 12, 1953, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kellogg, Idaho. Together they raised seven children. Rose was the matriarch of the family. She devoted many years and a lot of energy to raising the children and supporting Dale while he was working and actively involved in community activities.

For those who knew Rose, they know that she was much more than just a wife, mother and homemaker. But Rose explicitly told her children that at her death she absolutely did not want a list of her contributions. It will have to suffice to say that she was a faithful servant who bore much fruit. She loved and served others in her lovely home, her neighborhood, her church, her community including the Wallace Arts Center and many other clubs and activities that she participated in.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Dale, her parents Mike and Rosa Pfeifer and ten of her brothers and sisters. She leaves behind seven children and their spouses: Ron (Paula) Lavigne, Michelle (Tom) Kilbourne, Mike (Kellie) Lavigne, Cindy (Rand) Martinez, Dave (Ann) Lavigne, Joe (Jamie) Lavigne, and Dan (Michelle) Lavigne, twenty grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and extended family members Jim (Jodie) Roletto and family, and Gordon (Carolyn) Turner and family. She also leaves behind many good friends and acquaintances.

It was a gift to Rose that she was called to be with the Lord on Holy Thursday, the day that Catholics celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist by Jesus at the Last Supper.

A rosary service will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace with Father Jerome Montez and Father Sipho Mathabela concelebrating the Mass. A reception will be held at the Wallace Elks Lodge in Wallace immediately following the funeral Mass; everyone is welcome.

A private family burial for Rose will be held later at the Greenwood Cemetery in Kellogg.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Foundation, mailing address P.O. Box 469, Wallace, ID 83873 or to the charity of your choice.

Memories of Rose and messages of condolence may be shared with her family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Lavigne family.

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04/10/2026

Nona Rae Fausett

Nona Rae (Bair) Fausett passed away peacefully March 31 2026 joining her husband (Clifford) Lovon Fausett, on their anniversary date, 73 years ago.

Nona was born on December 5, 1936 in Superior, Montana, one of 8 children to William “Billy” Bair and Vernie Elvira (Yochem). At some point her family moved the family to Idaho and eventually Wallace. Her father passed away when she was 14 years old and she went to live with her aunt Nona for a time in Alaska before returning home. Back in Idaho, Nona’s heart was captured by Lovon and they married on March 31, 1953 prior to high school graduation. Over the next 6 years, her 3 boys were born.

Nona was a steady supporter of her husband when he suffered several life-threatening accidents. Nona was feisty and resilient and when she set her sights on a goal, she was tenacious. Whether it was nursing her husband back to health or donating hours of her time and skills during the Sunshine Mine disaster in 1972, she sustained her family and community. When her boys were older, she was able to re-enter high school and graduated in 1967.

Nona’s passion was singing and acting. Her love of acting started in Wallace in plays scheduled by The Valley Community Theatre at the Elks Lodge. Reviews of plays often described highlights of her “theater career of playing dancing girls and shady ladies.” For over 40 years she was a member of Sweet Adelines. She made many life long friends through theater and Sweet Adelines. Once she made a friend, she kept them for life. To list all the friends who were a constant in Nona’s life would fill the page; which is a tribute to Nona’s love.

Nona took opportunities to see the world, Thailand, Europe, Australia, and Mexico.

Nona was a homemaker for many years but ventured out as a substitute teacher and later being accepted into NIC nursing program until life interfered. After the children were out of the house, she moved to Lake Coeur d'Alene and then into Coeur d'Alene North Condos.

Gardening was another passion of Nona's. As soon as she could put her hands in the dirt, Nona would get her garden started. Her love of gardening was shared with and inspired others over the years. Nona also was an amazing cook and started a tradition of making and gifting carrot cakes for Christmas. It wasn't Christmas without a Carrot Cake from Nona. It brought her so much joy to share her love of gardening and carrot cake with others.

Nona is preceded in death by her parents (Bill and Vernie Bair), her husband Lovon, her brothers, Alan (aka Bud), Gene, Billy, Larry and Jim. She is survived by her sister Verna Mae Are of Colorado Springs, CO and Jerry (Nina) Bair; sisters-in-laws, Barbie (Gene Bair), Mary Ann (Billy Bair), Connie (Larry) and Judy (Jim) along with three sons Lovon (Jennifer) of Spokane, WA, Tony of Asotin, WA, and Troy of Coeur d' Alene, ID.; grandchildren Karen, Derik, Janelle, Andre, Sean and Elise; great-grandchildren Quinn, Luis-Carlos, Julian, Aiyana and Phoenix as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service and family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give.html.

Memories of Nona and messages of condolence may be shared online with her family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Fausett family.

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04/07/2026

Ray Smith Yount

Ray S. Yount, 88, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on April 4, 2026 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, where he had been a resident. Ray was a long time letter carrier and mail clerk in the Silver Valley community.

Ray was born in 1937 at the family home in Wadner, ID. Ray attended Wardner grade school, and then Kellogg Junior High and High School, graduating in 1955. Later in life, he graduated from LCSC with a degree in management technology and a master’s degree in VocEd from the University of Idaho.

After graduation from high school, Ray went on to work for the United States Postal Service in Kellogg on a part-time basis until he volunteered for the draft in 1958. After a tour of duty of two years, he returned to the Kellogg post office and worked there another 33 years. He retired from the post office in 1990, with a total combined 37 years of service. Concurrently with his postal service employment, he served as a member of the Army Reserves, retiring in 1989 with the rank of Master Sergeant.

After his retirement, Ray worked part-time for ShopKo, Montgomery Ward, and from 1996 to 1999 for the Silver Valley Natural Resources Trustees. During his employment with the SVNRT, he observed and recorded daily ongoing processes at Canyon Creek as well as the Interstate Mill.

Ray leaves behind two sons, Raymond K. Yount, and Brian K. Yount; five grandchildren, Aaron, Anthony, Annika, Michael, and Brian, Jr.

At his request, cremation will take place and inurnment will occur at Greenwood Cemetery, Kellogg.

Memories of Ray and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Yount family.

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04/06/2026

Please join Bob's family for his Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 2:00 PM at Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg.

04/06/2026

It’s that time of year again as we begin our annual cemetery cleanup in preparation for Memorial Day. This year’s work is especially challenging due to recent windstorms that caused significant damage to the grounds, shelter, and cemetery shop. We appreciate your patience as we work hard to restore everything to good condition—it’s a big task, but one we’re committed to completing with care.

Over the next few weeks, we will be walking the cemetery grounds and respectfully removing unsightly or damaged items from graves as part of this seasonal cleanup process.

Thank you for your continued cooperation, understanding, and support as we prepare the cemetery for the Memorial Day season. 🇺🇸

04/06/2026

David Lawrence Roose

David Lawrence Roose, 70, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Shoshone Medical Center. David was born on November 22, 1955 in Kellogg, ID at the old Wardner Hospital, a son of the late Walter and Marjorie (Johnson) Roose.

David graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1974 and later joined the US Army for a short stint. Dave participated in wrestling and basketball while in school. In his later years, he became a powerlifter with Silver Valley Fitness, earning several titles under the guidance of coach Tommy Rahm.

He was a mine mechanic for several of the mines in the Silver Valley as well as Elko, Nevada and a Journeyman Millwright at a sawmill in Pendleton, Oregon, and also worked as a mechanic at Silver Mountain.

Dave spent several years as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the Kellogg Ambulance Service.

He enjoyed spending quality time with his immediate family, be it at home or out on the river. Dave was known to some as Rooster or Roosie. He liked fishing on most bodies of water, especially with his wife, Kim, and daughter, Ciara, but loved being on the Coeur D’ Alene River. Dave’s love for fly fishing came from his grandfather, father, and uncle. Dave, Kim, and family along with many friends spent wonderful days and nights at their camp site along the banks of the Coeur D’ Alene River. Dave also enjoyed hunting big game, mostly focusing on elk, ATV riding, and skiing with his kids.

Dave really liked the holiday family dinners where he would often get to visit with his niece Melanie and nephews Clinton, Sean and Hakon Roose, and loved kidding around with his family.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by nephew Sean Roose and Father-In-Law, Lester Merida.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Roose of Pinehurst, ID; daughters, Ciara (Lunden) Herndon ofColville, WA and Emily (Theodore) Reed of Kellogg, ID; sons, Kash (Kailie) Truitt of Pinehurst, ID and Raymond (Jen) Truitt of Kellogg, ID. One granddaughter, Inara Herndon of Colville WA; grandsons, Warren Reed and Oliver Truitt of Kellogg, ID; brothers, Clyde Roose (Lynn) of Kingston, ID, and Howard Roose (Susan Allen) Florence, MT; mother-in-law, Cathy Merida of Smelterville, ID; aunt, Gloria Merida of Smelterville, ID; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Steve Kohn of Pinehurst, ID; nieces, Melanie Roose of Athol, ID and Darby (Timmy) Sauer of Pinehurst, ID; nephews Clinton Roose of Beaverton, OR and Hakon Roose of Anthem, AZ; great-nephew, Jaxon Sauer of Pinehurst, ID; and great-niece, Wren Sauer of Pinehurst, ID.

A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 AM at Mountain View Congregational Church in Kellogg, where a reception will follow.

Memories of David and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Roose family.

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04/06/2026

John Fenton Wollaston

John Fenton Wollaston of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away at his home on October 6, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Wallace, Idaho, to Bud and Marcella Wollaston.

John was the youngest of three children, joining his brother Robert Wollaston of Texas and his sister Loretta Cannon of Spokane. He grew up in Kellogg, Idaho, where he graduated from high school and was active in many sports.

After graduation, John married Linda Bratton, and together they had three children: Kelly (61), Tonya (59), and John (58). He was also a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 16 great-grandchildren.

John lived in Seattle for a time, where he worked for Boeing. After 32 years of dedicated service, he retired. He later owned and operated a laundromat and card shop. Eventually, John returned to the Silver Valley, purchasing a home in Smelterville.

He was well known around town and could often be found at local thrift stores, where he had a knack for finding a great deal. He also enjoyed playing cards every week. One of his greatest joys was attending sporting events—especially cheering on the Kellogg Wildcats. You could always count on seeing him in the bleachers, enthusiastically supporting his team.

Above all, John loved his family and friends. He cherished the Silver Valley and often said there was no other place he would have wanted to grow up.

John will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Rita’s in Kellogg on Friday, April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM.

Memories of John and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is assisting the Wollaston family with arrangements.

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04/05/2026

Easter is a beautiful reminder that hope is never lost. Wishing you a blessed and joyful day from all of us at Shoshone Funeral Services.

04/03/2026

Gordon Ray Anthis

Gordon Ray Anthis, 79, of Pinehurst, ID, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 29, 2026.

Gordon was born on October 28, 1946 in Princeton, Indiana, a son of Benjamin and Edith Anthis. He graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1965 and spent over 17 years working in the Bunker Hill Zinc Plant and 19 years at Silver Valley Labs (SVL), after serving in the United States Army. Gordon was known for his dedication to his work, his love for the outdoors, and unwavering support for his family.

Gordon had a passion for dancing, which he did for 50 plus years, which is how he met his wife. He enjoyed the outdoors and being in the sun. He loved everything from swinging in his hammock in the backyard with an ice cold beer in his hand to walking along the beaches in Hawaii, to hiking the Coeur d’Alene River where enjoyed hunting and camping. Gordan was quiet in nature, but always had a smile and was loved by many. He will be missed deeply.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 24 years, Viola Anthis; his children, Nathen Anthis and Milissa (Anthis) Standley; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Tanner Anthis; and a sister, Vonda Crawford.

Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery, Kellogg. A celebration of Gordon’s life will follow the graveside service at Shoshone Funeral Services in Kellogg. All are welcome to attend.

In his honor, Gordon’s family asks that you have a cold brew and share a story with someone you love.

Memories of Gordon and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is assisting the Anthis family with arrangements.

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04/02/2026