Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 2, 2023

James (Jim) Martin Gress was born July 16, 1939, in Dickinson, North Dakota to John and Angelina (Krank) Gress.  He passed away peacefully at his home, in Moscow, on July 2, 2023.

Jim raised his family in San Diego, California, Julie (Steve, his favorite son-in-law), Jim Jr., Rick and Jennifer.  He had a long and successful career...

Jun 29, 2023

Betty Southwick, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  Betty Viola Caroline Carlson was born in Boundary County April 30, 1930 to Carl W. and Thelma Ketchum Carlson. Growing up in Boundary County Betty graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1948. After high school Betty attended Seattle Pacific University followed by Eastern Washington University where she...

Jun 28, 2023

PHILIP J. MOHAN III

In the early morning of June 28 Philip John Mohan died peacefully in his sleep at home. He was 89 years old. Phil was a wonderful husband, father, sportsman, and beloved professor and friend.

Phil was born prematurely as the only child to Kathryn Boyda Mohan and Philip J. Mohan II...

Jun 28, 2023

Lorraine Wood, our beloved mother, grandma, and great-grandma passed away peacefully on June 28, surrounded by her family.  She was 84.  How fitting that it be, she was called home to be reunited with her husband on their 66th wedding anniversary.

Lorraine was born August 16, 1938 to Herman and Elizabeth Dehning.  She graduated from Reubens High...

Jun 26, 2023

Colleen Catherine Cochran

July 3, 1964 – June 26, 2023

Colleen Catherine Cochran (Miller) of Moscow, Idaho, passed away at home on June 26, 2023.

Colleen was an accomplished pharmacist and leader. After graduating from Odessa High School as valedictorian Class of 1982 and completing pharmacy school at the Washington State University School...

Jun 20, 2023

Janice Mae Norgaard, 87, passed away on June 20, 2023.

She was born May 16, 1936 in Libby, Montana to Harold and Ada Flatt.

Janice married James Norgaard in 1958 and made their home in Orofino. In 1960, they moved to Moscow and raised their three children there.

Janice suffered life long health...

Jun 15, 2023

Richard George Drury, a lifelong resident of Latah County, passed away on June 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with urothelial carcinoma, which he fought valiantly alongside his prolonged struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born on February 4, 1941, at Gritman Hospital, Richard was the beloved only child of Richard Manley Drury and Vera Madeline (Moore) Drury. His early years...

Jun 12, 2023

David Leon Hutton, of Moscow died Monday, June 12, 2023, at his home in Moscow. He was 66.

Dave was born March 26, 1957, in Rupert, Idaho to Norman and Billie Hutton. He was raised in Rupert and graduated from Minidoka high school in 1975. He moved to Boise and attended Boise State University. During his time...

Jun 10, 2023

Susan Margaret Curtis Died Saturday June 10, 2023 in Moscow, ID.

Susan Margaret Curtis was born May 17, 1950 to Harry R. And Della Mae Robertson Ward in Oroville, CA.

Susan was the oldest of 3 daughters. The family lived many places in the northwest and Canada. Susan graduated from Orofino High School in May...

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth Richard Sandquist was born May 20, 1932, and passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023. He was 91.

Ken was born in Troy, Idaho, to Herman and Anna Christina "Ruth" Frisk Sandquist. He grew up on the family farm on Little Bear Ridge, attending the Yellow Rose Country School through 2nd grade, then on to the...

May 28, 2023

Heaven has received another saint to swell the ranks of those who are already singing our Lord’s praises for all eternity. Larry Cernik ran his race well, with faithfulness, to the end.

Larry was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Eldon and Esther Louise Cernik.

He graduated from South High School in...

May 27, 2023

Roberta Bernice Bowers-Housley died on May 27, 2023 in Moscow, ID.

She was born to Bernice Martin and Blondale John Redmond on June 22nd, 1934 in Willits, CA. She was raised in Newcastle, CA on a fruit ranch by Joe and Adeline Enos. She attended Newcastle Elementary School. She then graduated from Placer High School in Auburn,...

May 26, 2023

Terrence Michael Dahmen, 80, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 with family by his side after a long battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Terry was born October 10, 1942 in Moscow, Idaho to Helen (Tate) and Harold Dahmen.

A lifetime resident of Moscow, he went to St. Mary’s school, became an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Moscow...

May 19, 2023

On Friday, May 19, 2023, Janice C. Brandal, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at age 80.

Janice was born February 4, 1943, in Washington, D.C to Robert and Edith (Lindberg) Gustafson. Janice and her parents moved to Bellevue, Washington in 1950 where her father built their family home. Janice attended University of Washington and...

May 15, 2023

Hellen E. Jackson, born November 1, 1937 and life-long resident of Coos Bay, Oregon died Monday May 15, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Viola, ID at the age of 85.

Hellen was born in North Bend, Oregon to Clifford and Elva Osborn. She was raised in Coos Bay, attending Sumner Elementary and graduating from Marshfield high...