Obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

Kathleen Susan Baxter, 60, passed away in her sleep on November 19, 2022 in her Moscow, Idaho home. Kathy was born on November 8, 1962 in Sun Valley, California. Early on, she moved to the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene areas with her parents. As a child, Kathy loved caring for her many animals including a horse, pig, chickens, ferret,...

Nov 16, 2022

Loris Jones Dudley, 100, of Moscow.

Loris passed into heaven on November 16, 2022, at her home is Moscow. She died of complications of a fall on November 10.

Loris Jean Cain was born August 28, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas to John and Estella (Caldwell) Cain, joining her sister and brother, Agnes and Charles. She...

Nov 4, 2022

George Hugh Martin Jr., Moscow died Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home. He was 74.

George was born November 4, 1948, in Spokane, Washington to George and Wilma Martin. He was raised in Spokane and attended Rogers High School, He joined the US Navy during Vietnam and after his time in the service attended  Spokane community...

Oct 27, 2022

Eugene Gourley

Eugene “Gene” Wesley Gourley, 62 years old, moved on to Heaven Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Gene, was born on June 23, 1960, to Gordon and Verlene (McCoy) Gourley in Moscow. At a young age, Gene always kept his parents on their toes with his shenanigans during and after school. During his marriage to Cassie Bosse,...

Oct 23, 2022

Betty Corey passed away peacefully the morning of October 23rd, 2022 at 95. She was born in the small town of Ridgway, Colorado in May of 1927. Betty was funny, fashionable, had a wicked sense of humor, and played a mean game of Bridge. As we grieve her loss, we also know that her life was full. She traveled...

Oct 21, 2022

Julia Rogers 1926 - 2022 Julia Rogers was born March 4, 1926 in Spokane Washington, daughter of Anna Sofie Sullivan and James Henry Sullivan. Julia’s life was eventful from at the age of 17 singing at the Post Street Theatre, to singing on the radio and on to singing to our soldiers at the USO. She also will be...

Oct 21, 2022

Jeannine Petersen, 87, moved from Good Samaritan Village in Moscow, right into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 21, 2022. Born Nova Jeannine Blaylock on August 13, 1935 in Lubbock, Texas, Jeannine was the 7th of 8 children born to Forrest and Vida (Acuff) Blaylock. Her father passed away when she was 10 years old. Her mother gathered...

Oct 15, 2022

Denis Lanphier Jain was born December 1, 1931, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Donald and Audrey Jain. He died October 15, 2022, at Aspen Cascadia in Moscow, Idaho. His wife, Agnes, was by his side.

He grew up in Genesee, Idaho, graduating from GHS in 1950. He attended the University of Idaho for two years, followed by service...

Oct 13, 2022

Troy Michael Thompsen Born to Peggy (Dunn) and Kim Thompsen November 29, 1982, Troy grew up in a tight-knit, blended family. From an early age, he developed a love of football, fishing, hunting, and the game of golf. He took his brotherly duties very seriously, and enjoyed being a protector, confidante, and practical jokester. It became clear early on...

Oct 11, 2022

Caroline (Linda) Christenson, a long time Moscow resident died quickly and peacefully Tuesday October 11, 2022 after a massive stroke.  She was 84 and active in her garden, with her Qi Gong practice and taking long walks, right up until her death.

Linda was born to Marguerite and Charles Offhouse in New Jersey where she grew up...

Oct 9, 2022

Loving father, husband, grandpa, brother, son and friend was born on October 13th, 1964 in Moscow Idaho to Jim and Jackie Berger Sprenger. Mike grew up in Moscow and Troy and attended Troy High School, graduating as Salutatorian in 1983. Having been raised in a construction family he then began his life long career in the building industry.

Oct 8, 2022

Alvin “Leroy” Larson, Longtime area resident died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow. He was 84.

Leroy was born in Priest River, Idaho on April 22, 1938 to Arthur and Belle McFall Larson. The family moved to Elk River, Idaho when he was young, graduating from Elk River High School. After High...

Oct 5, 2022

JoDean Moore of Moscow.

JoDean Moore, longtime Moscow resident, died Wednesday, October 5th at Lewiston North of Cascadia. She was 87.

JoDean Moore was born May 26, 1935 at Harper, Kansas to Earl H. and Ethel Mae Bain Moore. She grew up there, graduating from high school at Harper. She then enrolled at Phillip’s University...

Oct 4, 2022

Grace Nadine Heick, a native Idahoan, who moved to Moscow when she was four years old, died peacefully on October 4, one week before her 102 birthday.

Her parents, David Elmer and Nora Bell Kinder Anderson, homesteaded between St. Maries and Plummer.  Grace was born in Plummer on October 11,1920.  In 1925, they moved to Moscow so...

Oct 2, 2022

Randal Ray Ownbey, 65, of Moscow, died Sunday October 2, 2022 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow.

He was born to Billy and Nora Hazelbaker Ownbey, and was married to Michelle Marie Gamble Ownbey.

He leaves behind his daughters; Ami Ownbey, Elise (Daniel) Bauer, Kirsten (Aaron) Edwards, Jennie (Thomas) Nguyen, and Graci Ownbey. God-Daughter Elizabeth...

Oct 1, 2022

Francis “Frank” Raymon Bennett was a beloved grandfather, father, and husband during his incredible 87 years of life. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on October 1, 2022.

Frank’s life began on July 11, 1935, to parents Guy and Millie Bennett in Clarkston, Washington. He attended school in Clarkston while also assisting...

Sep 29, 2022

On September 29, 2022, Lance Abendroth, age 51, passed on to where the greens are perfect and the weather is just right. He died in the embrace of his wife of 21 years, Lisha, with his sons Barrett, 19, and Grant, 16, at his side, as always and forever.  His passions, and impact on his family and the rest...

Sep 27, 2022

Richard (Dick) Alan Parker of Moscow, Idaho passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 91.

Dick was born in 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Romana and Wayne Parker.  He had two younger sisters, Joan and Nancy.  His father explored the outdoors with Dick (hunting, canoeing, building a small cabin) and his mother encouraged...

Sep 26, 2022

Deanna L. Robbins was born in Fort Worth, TX to Louis & Florence Robbins. Growing up Deanna and her family lived many places

including Florida, Texas, Arizona, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. After leaving home, Deanna spent time in California  and Washington, before settling in Moscow where she met her husband Nick Bode, whom she later...

Sep 25, 2022

Marilyn June Hillestad of Viola died Sunday, September 25th at Palouse Hills Assisted Living in Moscow. She was 84.

She was born April 18, 1938 at Chadron, Nebraska to Wallace and Cleo (Cogeshall) Fritts. The family lived there until she was 11 years old when they moved to Viola. She attended Moscow Schools. She cared for 5...