Obituaries

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...

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...