Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Moscow, Idaho and Surrounding Northern Idaho Cities
Kenneth B. Hatke
Oct 25, 2023
Ken Hatke passed from this world on October 25th at Gritman Medical Center, he was 81 years old.
Ken was born November 13, 1941 to Ferdinand and Anne Hatke. He was the oldest of 7 children. After Highschool, Ken enlisted in the Army where he served 6 years and did 2 tours in Vietnam. Ken worked at...

Michael A. Kinzer
Oct 24, 2023
Michael Kinzer of Helmer, ID passed on October 24, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born on September 22, 1950 in El Paso, TX. He grew up in Memphis, TN, where he met the love of his life, Alecia. After graduating from high school he served in the Marine Corps and worked as an...
Ronald J David
Oct 24, 2023
Ronald Jamieson David passed away on 10/24/23. He was a wonderful husband and a great friend.
Ron was born to Homer and Helen David on Feb. 1, 1955, in Boise ID. He lived in Freemont, California until his mother’s passing when Ron was eight years old. The family moved to Moscow, ID in 1967. He attended school...
Charles R. Hatch
Oct 10, 2023
Charles R. Hatch of Sandpoint, Idaho passed away of prostate cancer and related health problems at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on October 10, 2023 at the age of 80. Born to Elma (McMechan) and William Hatch on November 11th, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, William grew up in various areas of the Pacific Northwest. He attended the...
Loris Rathbun
Oct 7, 2023
Loris Van Rathbun, 92, passed away October 7, 2023 in Moscow, Idaho. Loris was born June 23, 1931 in Lewiston, Idaho to Fred and Edith Rathbun. The family settled on a farm on Moscow Mountain where Loris and his brothers would spend countless hours exploring and developing a love for the outdoors. His respect for nature remained in his...
Norma Pfiester
Sep 30, 2023
Norma Ann Calene Pfiester, 92 years young, was born on November 2, 1930, to Hilma and J.B. Calene in the log house on the family farm on Nora Creek Road, near Troy, Id. She was the 6th of 12 children. Lucile, Willis, Kenneth, Vivien, Evelyn, Louise, Pete, Maryann, Mike, Faye and Larry. She helped her father with milking cows,...
Clarence Nathan Hart
Sep 29, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family, Clarence Nathan Hart, a decorated veteran of two wars and respected member of the Palouse community, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, at the age of 75.
Clarence was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 1, 1948, the first child of Clarence Edgar Hart and Frances Rossi (Hendrickson) Hart. He...
Patricia Louise Funke
Sep 27, 2023
Mom your hug meant the world
Nobody else held us so tight
Or made us feel so right
Kept our family together with all your might
Filled with love, no one’s eyes shined so bright
And a smile that made us feel so loved
As our mom,...
Rudy Johnson
Sep 27, 2023
R. Rudy Johnson, 86, died on September 22nd, 2023, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington.
Rudy was born in Moscow, Idaho to Raynard and Peggy Johnson. He was reared on the family dairy and wheat farm near Troy, Idaho. He attended Troy High School, graduating in 1955, and attended the University of Idaho in Moscow. He married...
Cecelia Flinn
Sep 23, 2023
The family and friends of Cecelia Schoeffler Flinn announce her passing after a years long battle with Alzheimers.
Born May 5, 1951 to Frank and Dolores Schoeffler, Celia’s humor, charisma, and wit was evident in her vibrant life. She loved her family and friends with every piece of her heart, which spilled over with generosity and ebullience....
Phillip L. Gatlin
Sep 15, 2023
Phillip L. Gatlin, 82, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Moscow, ID. He was born on August 30, 1941, in Spokane, WA, to the late Ray and Helen Gatlin. Phillip is survived by his sister Linda Fricke and his children Andrea (Kevin) Crosson, Karen (Mike Manley) Gatlin, and Alan (Rhodora) Gatlin, as well as his grandchildren Andrew McGraw,...
Andrew Joseph Peck
Sep 4, 2023
Andrew Joseph Peck was born on October 27, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Dennis and Jean Peck, and grew up in Cripple Creek, Colorado. He was homeschooled through his senior year of high school and went on to attend college for three years at Colorado State University. In December 2017, Andrew moved to Israel to serve in mission...
Norma A Bendel
Aug 30, 2023
Norma Allene (Morrow) Bendel died August 30, 2023 in Moscow, ID. Norma was born April 18, 1943 in Rosalia, WA to J. Delbert and Evelyn (St John) Morrow. She was the second of 4 children. After attending several schools in south-eastern Washington during her grade school years, the family settled in Pomeroy and she graduated from Pomeroy High School...
Jerry J Jackle
Aug 21, 2023
Jerry (Jerel) Jacob Jackle of Moscow, Idaho, died Monday, August 21st, 2023, at Gritman Medical Center. He was 90 years old.
Jerry was born May 23, 1933, in Moscow to Emil and Vera (Streib) Jackle. He grew up in Moscow, graduating from high school in 1952. Jerry worked for the U.S. Forest Service, where he enjoyed being...
Robert M. Boyd
Aug 21, 2023
Robert M. Boyd (88), of Pullman, WA/ Wellton, AZ, passed away while sleeping peacefully Monday August 21, 2023 in Tacoma, Washington after a long battle with several medical issues.
Robert, fondly known as Bob to many, was born to Merrill & Betty Boyd on July 2, 1935, in Pullman, Washington. Born and raised in Pullman, Robert attended...
John A Pritchett
Aug 13, 2023
John Albert Pritchett, 88, of Moscow, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
John was born in Pocatello, Idaho, March 22, 1935 to John and Flora (Sax) Pritchett. He grew up in the town of Mackay, Idaho and graduated from Mackay High School. He...
Dorothy Anderson
Aug 3, 2023
Dorothy Jean Anderson of Troy, ID died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Bishop Place Senior Living in Pullman, from complications of a stroke. She was 93.
Dorothy was born September 16, 1929, in Barron, Wisconsin to Harris and Jean Phelps. She spent her early years in Wisconsin and Wyoming, until she was 15, when the family moved...
Phyllis Sue Evans
Aug 2, 2023
Phyllis Sue Evans went home to Jesus on August 2, 2023 at age 69 after her battle with Alzheimer's. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Phyllis was born to Thomas Elmo Murphy and Doris Amy Toft on November 23, 1953 in Tampa, Florida. As a child, she excelled in school and scripture memorization. She graduated...
Gene L. Neff
Jul 31, 2023
Gene Neff was 92 when he entered heaven’s gates on July 31, 2023, with his children at his side. He was born in Moorefield, West Virginia, to William and Gladys Neff.
Gene joined the Army in December of 1951 and honorably served his country for 28 years. During his military career he fought in the Korean War...
Jayson Kristopher Gray
Jul 10, 2023
Jayson Kristopher Gray of Cincinnati, OH and formerly of Moscow died Monday July, 10, 2023 at his home. He was 24.
Jayson was born May 10, 1999 in Moscow, Idaho. Jayson was an extraordinary young man who is missed beyond words.
Jayson graduated from Moscow High School in 2017. He worked his way through college...