Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

Susan Kay Knapik, of Moscow ID, died Sunday November 26, 2023 at her home. She was 76.

Susan was born May 29, 1947 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to Erling and Elsie Warnke Ringstad. She attended area schools and graduated in 1966. After graduation, Sue went to work for GTE as a customer service representative where she...

Nov 25, 2023

Karen Luella Shields Guilfoyle was born in Sandpoint Idaho, July 30th, 1939, to the parents of Carl and Stella Shields of Clark Fork, Idaho.

She loved learning and it showed throughout her years in school, graduating from Clark Fork High School as valedictorian, receiving Highest Honors from Eastern Washington State College, completing her master’s in education at...

Nov 20, 2023

Elijah Jayden Bereczky: such a blessing from above! We only had him to hug and hold for 9 short weeks; he will be loved and missed always. Beloved youngest son. Adored baby brother and cousin. Cherished grandson.

Born Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2023 to Rachael Bereczky and Jason Santiago, went to rest in the arms of Jesus...

Nov 8, 2023

Barbara "Joyce" (Walser) Hill passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on November 8, 2023. She was 93 years old.

Joyce Walser was born to Loris and Tony Walser at home on the farm in Viola, Idaho on December 5, 1929. She grew up on the ranch with her brother Bud. Young...

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Thomas Floyd Trail was an accomplished man, WSU professor, Idaho State Representative, 4-H Leader, Rotarian, Idaho AARP President, Sunday School Teacher, devoted husband, and father. While spending most of his years in Moscow he was a world traveler, visiting and living in over 100 countries around the world. He was passionate about international cultures and invested much of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...