Obituaries

Nov 2, 2025

Darrell Lee Hunt, 69, of Troy peacefully passed to his rest Sunday November 2, 2025 after a few difficult months which ended his 7 year cancer journey.

Born August 19, 1956, in Moscow to Orley and Jeannetta Schwartz Hunt he was the 4th of their seven children. He spent his early years in Farmington, WA. At age 10 they moved to...

Oct 28, 2025

Joyce (Jo or Joy) E. Presby. A long time Moscow resident was ready and looking forward to being reunited with her loved ones when she passed away October 28, 2025 at Aspen Park of Cascadia Moscow Idaho. She was 84.

She was born January 1, 1941 at Gritman Hospital in Moscow to Curtis and Astrid Presby of Viola, ID. Joyce was...

Oct 27, 2025

Diane Louise Tubb, 84, peacefully passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at her home in Troy.

Born on May 2, 1941, in Potlatch, Diane was the daughter of Edward Nygaard and Rachel Lenke. She dedicated her life to her family, raising three children: Cindy, Jeanette and Ed.

Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rachel, L.C., husband of 57...

Oct 27, 2025

Brian Briggs, born on June 3, 1961, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Gary and Phyllis, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Post Falls, Idaho. His journey through life took him from his early days in Michigan to the sun-drenched landscapes of Valley Center and Escondido, California, where he developed a profound love for the outdoors and a notable career.

Throughout...

Oct 27, 2025

Russell Lee Foster passed on to glory on Monday morning, October 27, 2025 at Paradise Creek Health in Moscow, Idaho. He was 94 years old & attained his goal of being the oldest Foster to live in his family.

Dad was born July 14, 1931 in Elk River, Idaho to Leonard & Josephine Foster. He was the youngest of 4 siblings....

Oct 27, 2025

Bruce Leslie Nygaard passed away at Paradise Creek Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Moscow, on Monday, October 27th at the age of 79. 

Bruce was born on November 23, 1945 (on his father’s birthday) in Moscow, Idaho to Edward and Rachel Nygaard. The family moved from Potlatch, ID to Moscow where he attended grade school. In 1959 his family spent...

Oct 23, 2025

Joyce Marie Purnell, 75, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, resilience, and a love that ran deep. Born on June 28, 1950, Joyce was a woman of many passions and quiet strength.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orpha Celeo and Mildred Loretta Ellison, and her beloved husband, Kenneth Eugene Purnell Jr.,...

Oct 21, 2025

Sara Holup, our sweet mom, grandma, sister, and friend to so many, passed away at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John, and her daughter, Gail.

She was born on April 7, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to Roger Johnson and Mary Adine (nee Doughman) Shelles. Mary, who lived with Sara and John...

Oct 19, 2025

Jolene Marie Susa, 48, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025 at the UW Medical Center in Seattle. She was surround by close friends and family.

Jolene was born on July 13th, 1977 to Wayne and Betty Susa. She spent most of her life in Moscow, Idaho, graduating from Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. She...

Oct 15, 2025

Doris Schmidt Harter, 88, went home to be with her Lord on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 29, 1937, in Boonton, New Jersey, to Ernst and Emmy Schmidt, Doris grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, alongside her loving sisters, Elisabeth and Esther. From an early age, her joyful spirit, gentle heart, and deep faith were...

Oct 11, 2025

Jennifer Leigh O'Brien, born to parents Sandra Rae Hathaway Grote and Hans-Harald Grote on February 22, 1964 in Columbus OH, died unexpectedly at home in Potlatch ID on October 11, 2025.

After graduation from Central Bucks East High School, Buckingham PA, she earned a BA In Management from Saint Mary’s College of CA, and later in her life an ME degree...

Oct 9, 2025

Audrey Lynne Parkes Morgan was born in Moscow, ID to Jim and Donna Parkes on October 29, 1965 and made a much anticipated and spectacular entrance into the world. Much to her mother’s discomfort she was an overdue breech baby. When the Doctor decided it was time for her to be born he instructed his nurse to drive her mom...

Oct 7, 2025

Lynn Joseph Farnworth was born Oct 8, 1944 in Hailey, Idaho to Alice Irene (Clark) and Wilbur Eugene Farnworth. He was the second of three children. He grew up farming in Carey, Idaho and loved to talk about riding his horse to school and spending time with his pet pig, Rosie. He was elected the Idaho State Secretary of FFA...

Oct 7, 2025

Lyla May Franklin, born in 1932 in Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Glenn Franklin, USAF (2010); sister Marion Ann Brown (2016); brother Ed Cole (2002); and parents Lyle and Maybelle Cole.

Lyla met Glenn at a Halloween party in Potlatch, Idaho, beginning a lifelong love...

Sep 24, 2025

Blaine Jennings, 56, loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, died September 24, 2025. Blaine was born in Piggott, Arkansas, on December 24,1968. Blaine was the son of Susan Miller and Horace Jennings.

Blaine’s early childhood was spent in Trumann, Arkansas; Stuttgart, Arkansas; Rison, Arkansas; and Wynne, Arkansas. At age 11, Blaine was diagnosed with Type-1 “juvenile” diabetes. Blaine managed his...

Sep 24, 2025

Donald J. Dando died September 24, 2025 in Moscow, ID. Don was born March 16, 1926 to Carter J. Dando and Mary Ruth Dando(Nisonger) in Seattle, WA.

The family moved to Burien, WA in 1931. Don attended Sunnydale grade school and Highline High School. Don married Rose Ann Burns in 1945, having three children , then divorced 7 years later. He...

Sep 17, 2025

Rich Levengood, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 in Moscow, Idaho. Born in Butte, Montana on June 5, 1937, his parents were Harold E and Bess Payne Levengood. Rich’s journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and a passion for public service.

He was raised and graduated High School (1955) in...

Sep 10, 2025

Judi Christophersen, 81, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025.

She was born in Moscow, ID on June 10, 1944 to Kenneth and Gayle Hungerford. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1961 and earned her degree at the University of Idaho in language arts (with an emphasis in French). She married Kjell Christophersen on August 7, 1966....

Sep 9, 2025

Gary Ray Grove (Grandpa Owl) passed away on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at his home in Moscow, ID.  Gary was born on May 29, 1946 in Holdrege, NE.  He was the sixth child born to John Ervin Grove and Helen Margarete Zoeller. Gary spent his early years in Nebraska and Baker City, Oregon, and moved to Montesano, WA in...

Sep 7, 2025

Darin Eugene Anderson was born in Potlatch, Idaho on July 26, 1929 to Victor and Pearl Anderson. He died on September 7, 2025 at 96 years old.

Darin graduated from Deary High School and then served in the Army during the Korean War. After his stint in the Army, Darin worked as a logger, but soon decided...