Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Mildred “Joan” (Florence) Gustaveson passed away at Aspen Park of Cascadia on December 16th, 2023. She was 93 years old.

Joan was born to William and Estella Florence at Gritman Hospital on March 19th, 1930. She grew up in the family home with her sister Margaret on the U of I campus by the cattle barns.

Dec 11, 2023

Dale Everson of Moscow passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 11, 2023.  He was 93.

Dale was born in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin on February 1, 1930.  His parents were Oscar Martinus Everson and Edith May Everson (Kingery).  He grew up in Buhl, Idaho.  He graduated from Buhl High School in 1948.  He was a...

Dec 9, 2023

He's not gone, he's just gone fishing. Lonnie Carlson passed away on December 9, 2023, at Gritman Medical Center, after a short decline in health while receiving treatment for an ongoing heart condition.

He was born in Moscow, Idaho on September 4, 1955, to Norma Jean and Jerrold Carlson. As the oldest of the couple’s children, Lonnie...

Dec 8, 2023

People from all walks of life loved PNW (Pretty Nick Wittman). His curiosity, acceptance, and genuine care for everyone is what drew people to him. His sly smile and laughter could brighten any room. He lived his life exactly how he wanted, and spent it with those that filled him with the most joy- he always managed to share...

Dec 5, 2023

Matthew George Virgil was born in Moscow, Idaho, on June 28, 1975, to Cathy Mabbutt and Bill Virgil, and joined his sister, Heather. Matt attended McDonald Elementary School, Moscow Junior High, and graduated from Moscow High School in 1993. Sports were always a big part of Matt’s life and he played baseball and some basketball when Coach Matt Kobe...

Dec 2, 2023

A graveside service for immediate family only will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery, in Troy, Idaho. Lynn Javage, a 20 year resident of Moscow, died Saturday December 2, 2023. She originally lived in Arlington, VA, and after her marriage attended Cal State University Northridge to study art. She ran her own graphic arts and printing business, Dynamic Design...

Nov 30, 2023

Debbie Jean Taylor was born August 11, 1966 to Cecil and Beverly Wade of Pomeroy Washington. She lost her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on April 6, 2024.

She graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1985. She worked at Memory Manor in Pomeroy after marrying her highschool sweetheart, LeeRay Taylor on August 2, 1986. After having her children...

Nov 30, 2023

James (Jim) Eugene Waterman of Moscow Idaho passed away on Saturday March 9th, 2024, after reaching the age of 88 years old. Jim suffered a stroke 7 years ago and while life has been difficult since then he always had a positive attitude. He was cared for by his wife Barbara Waterman in their home and that is where...

Nov 28, 2023

Leslyn Rogers Polk, age 87, passed away on November 28th at her home in Moscow, Idaho. She lived a full life, and was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and friend. Leslyn was born August 17th 1936 in Moscow to Kathryn and Lester Rogers. Her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and dedication.

Leslyn loved...

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,...