Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Moscow, Idaho and Surrounding Northern Idaho Cities

Richard George Drury

Richard George Drury

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...

David Leon Hutton

David Leon Hutton

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...

Susan Margaret Curtis

Susan Margaret Curtis

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...

Kenneth Richard Sandquist

Kenneth Richard Sandquist

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...

Larry Cernik

Larry Cernik

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...

Roberta Housley

Roberta Housley

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,...

Terry Dahmen

Terry Dahmen

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...

Janice Brandal

Janice Brandal

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...

Hellen Jackson

Hellen Jackson

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...

Joseph James Ulliman

Joseph James Ulliman

May 14, 2023

ULLIMAN, Joseph James, 87, was Barb’s blue-eyed cowboy. He began his life as the first of seven siblings born to Joseph and Iola “Tunney” (née Roth) Ulliman in Springfield, Ohio on July 19, 1935. He spent his growing up years in Springfield, Ohio. Like most young boys of that generation he delivered newspapers, was an altar server, and played...

Brian Scott King

Brian Scott King

May 8, 2023

Brian Scott King of Onaway, Idaho entered eternity on May 8, 2023. He was 57 years old.

Brian was born September 29, 1965, in Orange, CA to Robert and Barbara King. He attended High Desert High and then went on to Arizona Automotive Institute. He served his country in the Air Force from 1984 to 1988.

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Barbara Warner Hipple

Barbara Warner Hipple

May 3, 2023

Barbara (Babs) Warner Hipple died peacefully at her daughter, Sue Burnett’s home in Moscow on Wednesday May 3, 2023. She was 89 years old.

Barb was born a premature twin, December 2, 1933 to Robert and Inez Warner in Oak Park Illinois.

She and her siblings (Bob(twin) and Carol) grew up during the depression.  They...

Joann Evans

Joann Evans

Apr 25, 2023

JoAnn Evans, 77, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 in Lewiston, Idaho, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Moscow, Idaho, on September 23, 1945, to Norma Headrick and Eugene Slade. She joined brother Bruce, then younger brother Jimmy completed the family.

After graduating from Moscow High School, JoAnn received a full-ride scholarship...

Carol Iverson

Carol Iverson

Apr 17, 2023

Carol Iverson, a long time Genesee resident passed away April 17, 2023. Carol was born December 23, 1946 to Guy and Orla Yarnell in Tonasket, Washington. She was raised on an apple orchard with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She graduated in 1965 from Tonasket High School. After graduation she moved to Lewiston, Idaho and lived with her sister...

Eleanor Elizabeth Olesen

Eleanor Elizabeth Olesen

Apr 9, 2023

Our beautiful mother and friend passed into Jesus’ arms on Easter, her favorite day of the year. Her constant smile and kind ways will be deeply missed by her large and loving family.

Eleanor was born into a farming family on May 9, 1929. Her parents, Conrad and Emma Bosse, and eight brothers and sisters were living...

Kenneth Neil Gunderson

Kenneth Neil Gunderson

Apr 9, 2023

Kenneth Niel Gunderson, 48, passed away April 9, 2023 at home in Moscow ID.

He attended Moscow High School and Chugiak High School, Alaska, graduating in 1994.  He joined the US Army in 1994 and retired in 2016.  He did 3 tours in Iraq. He proudly served as a 19D Cavalry Scout in the Army. Retiring as...

James Ryan Church

James Ryan Church

Apr 7, 2023

James Ryan Church (JR/Preacher), born on December 12th, 1977 passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2023 at his home in Walla Walla, WA.  He was 45 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

James attended grade school in Deary Idaho and Missoula Montana. He attended Junior and Senior High Schools in Moscow Idaho...

Larry Allen Chamberlain

Larry Allen Chamberlain

Apr 7, 2023

Larry Allen Chamberlain, 68, of Troy, Idaho, went to meet with God on April 7,2023. He was born on July 2, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas to Jack and Ivadell Green Chamberlain.

Later, his family moved to Moscow and he attended Moscow High School, graduating in 1972.  Following graduation, he stepped into the beer distribution business where...

Harold Grassl

Harold Grassl

Apr 4, 2023

Harold J. Grassl, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away April 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Village of Moscow. He was born August 31, 1926, in Colton Washington to Michael and Veronica Grassl. He was from a family of one sister, Mildred, and three brothers, Jerome, Laurence and Dan. He was raised in the Bald Butte area near Colton WA until...

Bertil Nelson

Bertil Nelson

Apr 3, 2023

Bertil “Bert” Nelson, of Troy Idaho, died Monday, April 3, 2023, surrounded by family, at Hill House Memory care in Moscow. He was 87.

Bert was born in Troy, on April 15, 1935 to Bert and Lillian (Smith) Nelson. He was raised on the Nelson farm, attended school and graduated from Troy High School in 1954.

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