Obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) A. Willett Jr, age 93, long-term resident of Moscow, Idaho, entered into heaven on March 16, 2024 in Pullman, Washington at Regency Pullman. Jerry was born in Helena, Montana, on June 24, 1930 to Gerald Sr. and Laura (Sherman) Willett. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Merlyn; daughter, Marge (Willett) Beam and husband Brian;...

Mar 15, 2024

Katherine "Kt" W. Whiteley died Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born to Fred and Eugenia Wood in 1945 in San Bernadino Calif. She graduated from the Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in San Bernadino and attended the University of California at Berkley as an engineering student. She also attended the Idaho Peace Officer Training Academy in Meridian at...

Mar 13, 2024

Joyce Marie Brocke left us on March 14, 2024 at the age of 73.

To honor Joyce's memory, we are holding a celebration of life on Thursday. March 28th, 2024 at 11:00A.M at Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow, Idaho.

We invite anyone who knew her to attend in remembering her wonderful life. She was a...

Mar 8, 2024

We believe that Everyone of us is called to do something on this earth with the gifts God has given us. Chuck’s gift was Community.

Chuck never met a stranger and he knew everyone! He would stop at Rosauers For 5 min to pickup a prescription and that would turn into an hour long endeavor.

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Mar 4, 2024

Dean Mallory Owen

August 24, 1937-March 4, 2024

Colonel Dean Mallory Owen, 86, was born August 24, 1937, in Pullman Washington to Frank Dean Owen and Stella Amanda (Farley) Owen in the family home located on South State Street across from the old Pullman High School.

Dean proudly attended first through sixth grades...

Mar 4, 2024

Mark Curtis Rosendahl, age 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2024, from lifelong lung disease.  He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 2nd, 1953, to Kenneth Rosendahl, a postal clerk, and Maxine (Peterson) Rosendahl, a nursing instructor. One of four children, Mark’s childhood was full of hunting, guns, love for animals,...

Feb 29, 2024

Donald B. Nickels, of Moscow, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his home in Moscow. He was 44.

Donald entered this world on September 28, 1979, in Junction City, Kansas, to two U.S. Army officers and proud parents, Ronald and Christie Nickels.  Donald graduated Moscow High School in 1997, and later completed his college education...

Feb 27, 2024

Michele Donato Walker died peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer in Moscow, ID, on Tuesday, February 27th. She was 77 years old.

Michele is survived by her husband, Eddy Walker, her son, William Louis Walker (42) and her granddaughter, Janet Gertrude Walker (10).

Michele was born in Oakland, CA, to Thomas...

Feb 20, 2024

Doris K. Williams, 97, a long time resident of Moscow, Idaho died on February 20, 2024.

Doris was born in Hilton, West Virginia on February 7, 1927 to Ina and Dewey Keaton. She grew up in Hilton and after school attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In 1947, she moved to Athens, Ohio and subsequently transferred...

Feb 19, 2024

William “Bill” Langford, 76, of Moscow, ID, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family after an incredible fight against chronic illness. A seeming force of nature and genuine character in his lifetime, Bill remained true to himself to the very end.

One of Bill’s lasting legacies among his family and friends was his...

Feb 15, 2024

Patricia Ann (Cossairt) Peterson passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 86.

Patricia was born April 16, 1937, to Lloyd and Zula (Hylton) Cossairt in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and moved to Moscow, Idaho, in early childhood.  She graduated from Moscow High School in 1955.  Patricia met her husband Clarence Peterson while attending the University...

Feb 8, 2024

David George Hanson, Ph.D.

David George Hanson, 86, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 8th with his loving wife by his side.   He was dedicated to enriching the lives of others and lived his life filled with the love of friends and family.

Dave was born on June 24, 1937 in Cloquet, Minnesota...

Feb 8, 2024

Julie Renee Calene was born May 26, 1965, in Lewiston, Idaho, the third child and only daughter of John Peter Calene and Betsy Hartwig Calene. She and her two older brothers, John and Jim, grew up in Lewiston Orchards, in a neighborhood full of children and neighbors who were more like family. She had lots of cousins, some of...

Feb 2, 2024

Well-known farmer Wayne Wendell Wilson, 97, passed away in peace on February 2nd at 3am at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Lewiston.

He was born January 24th, 1927, in Ferndale, WA to Alonzo C. and Margaret Ruth (Russel) Wilson.

The family moved to Big Bear Ridge near Kendrick in 1933.

Wayne served...

Feb 1, 2024

Betty Wernecke (Grandma Boop, Betty Boop) was born November 1, 1931 to John and Frances Trimble.  She passed away February 1 at the age of 92.

Betty was the eldest of four children.  Her mother raised the children with help from family and friends while living in Genesee and Moscow.  She and Ray Wernecke were married for...

Jan 28, 2024

Otis Wayne Parks of Deary, ID—beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend to all—died on January 28, 2024.  He was 90.

Otis was born in Diamond, WA, on July 17, 1933, to Robert and Mabel (Harms) Parks.  The third of six siblings, Otis attended high school in Cheney, WA and went on to graduate from Upper Columbia...

Jan 23, 2024

Dorothy Simpson (nee Reeves), 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Moscow, Idaho.

She was born March 1, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, and spent her formative years growing up in Valley Park, Missouri. After graduating from Valley Park High School, her life...

Jan 16, 2024

With great sadness, we bid farewell to David Clark, 61, who departed this world unexpectedly on January 16, 2024. Born on March 11, 1962, in Moscow, Idaho, a Moscow High School graduate and a life-long member of St. Mary’s Parish.

David was a force of nature, known for his cheeky demeanor and irreverent sense of humor. A...

Jan 15, 2024

Donald R. Johnson, 78, of Deary, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024. Born July 7, 1945, in Moscow, Idaho, Don lived his entire life on the family homestead, embracing the old-school country lifestyle that he held dear.

Don attended Deary High School, class of 1963, and later pursued higher education at Spokane Community College. Don...

Jan 15, 2024

Ernest C. Smith, age 78, passed away  peacefully at home January 15, 2024.

He was born in Moscow, Idaho to Clarence Smith of Troy and Martha(Shenaman) Smith of Beaver City, Nebraska and was raised in Troy Idaho. Following graduation from Troy high school  he attended The College of Idaho, played football and enjoyed social life. He married...