Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Charles Kent “Chuck” Nelson died peacefully Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home in Troy after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. He was 86 years old. Chuck was always very proud of the fact that he was born in Troy July 22, 1935, to Felix and Nettie (Nilson) Nelson. He attended school in Troy until his junior year when...

Feb 25, 2022

Gary Greenwell died peacefully at home in Moscow Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, surrounded by family who loved him.

Born in April of 1949 in Burley to Maudelou and Don Greenwell, Gary spent most of his life in Idaho save a few years in New York City where he met the love of his life, Nancy Hale Greenwell....

Feb 25, 2022

Thomas (Tom) John Brausen passed away peacefully from natural causes at his home last Friday February 25, 2022. He always had a positive outlook on life.  Even during the toughest times, he would say “It’s just another day in Paradise”.

Tom was a lifelong Moscow resident born September 25, 1953, to John and Dolly Brausen. He attended...

Feb 23, 2022

"Now he has departed from this strange world a little ahead of me. That means nothing. For us believing physicists the distinction between past, present, and future only has the meaning of an illusion, though a persistent one.” Albert Einstein

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We know that you are happy to be with your mom Pauline, your dad...

Feb 22, 2022

Our brother, Mark Sidney Beck, passed away from complications of cancer at his home in Juliaetta on February 22, 2022. He was born January 4, 1950 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. He grew up and attended schools in Moscow, graduating from Moscow High School in 1968. He attended the University of Idaho.

He worked for the University of Idaho...

Feb 17, 2022

Larry C. Iverson, 78; passed away doing what he loved tinkering on his rigs, on Thursday, February 17th, 2022.

Larry was born in Moscow to Roy and Doris (Nelson) Iverson on July 23, 1943. Attended Genesee High School graduating in 1961. Soon after he enrolled at Spokane Falls Community College. After finishing college he enlisted in the...

Feb 5, 2022

John William Herkes 94, of Moscow, Idaho, returned to our heavenly Lord on February 5, 2022.

John was born on April 25, 1927 in Hilo, Hawaii to his parents Edwin Bailey Herkes and Janetta Annie Williamson Herkes.  His idyllic childhood spent with his schoolmates diving, fishing, and camping with the Scouts came to an abrupt end when...

Feb 3, 2022

Merle Wilson King, 75, lifelong resident of Moscow, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. He was born Aug. 2, 1946, in Moscow to Harold and Ruth Carscallen King. Merle attended schools in Moscow, graduating from Moscow High School in 1964. On August 20, 1966, Merle married his high school sweetheart Connie Broenneke. He went...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. David L Murray age 75 of Deary, Idaho died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho.

He was born in Rochester, Minnesota on July 5, 1946. He attended Troy Nazarene church and held many positions in the church while living in California. He loves serving and ministering to people. He often visited...

Jan 26, 2022

Forrest E. Sears, 88, of Moscow, ID, Emeritus Professor of Theatre made his final exit from this earthly stage on January 26, 2022.

Arriving at the University of Idaho in 1966, he had planned—like many young academics—to do his two years and move on. But the landscape and talent of the students endeared him so that two...

Jan 22, 2022

Reimer A Hagen 40, passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane due to a heart attack,.  He was born May 21, 1981, to Daniel and Barbara Hagen in Pullman, WA. and took his first helicopter ride shortly there after to Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.

Reimer attended Bovill Elementary and Deary...

Jan 18, 2022

Jeffrey Matthew Johnson was born in South Lake Tahoe, California at Barton Memorial Hospital to Craig and Joan Johnson. Throughout his childhood, he played many sports that included baseball and golf, among others. In high school, he became introduced to off roading, which became his life. He loved going out with all his friends to the Rubicon. He loved...

Jan 12, 2022

Robert Lee Zeller passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2022 in Troy, Idaho.

He was born on a ranch in Plummer, Idaho November 27, 1935 to Leonard and Lilly Zeller. He attended one and a half years of school in Plummer before moving to Garfield, Washington in 1941. Robert attended school there for nine...

Jan 11, 2022

Marlyn G. Callahan was born July 21, 1938 in Jerome, Idaho to Roy M. and Dorothy Ellen (Paul) Callahan, the 4th of 7 siblings.  He died January 11, 2022.

Marlyn attended elementary school in Los Angeles, CA before moving to Grangeville, for a short time and then to Lewiston, Idaho where he completed his schooling with the...

Jan 11, 2022

John D. L. Maurin died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  He was 68.  John was born in Moscow on February 16, 1953 to Leo and Ida Maurin.  He graduated from Moscow High School in 1971. He owned and operated John’s Radiator Repair and John’s Saw and Lawnmower Service in Moscow for many years.  John enjoyed...

Jan 9, 2022

Wayne L Darby of Moscow died one day short of his 85th birthday on January 9th, 2022 at Gritman Medical Center.

Wayne was born January 10th, 1937, in Spokane Washington to Fred and Laura Darby. He grew up and attended school in Moscow. He retired from Latah County as a road grader operator. Wayne married the love...

Jan 8, 2022

My Dad, John L. Stauffer, fondly known by many as “Stauffer”, passed away on January 8th, 2022 at his home in Troy, ID. He always had a big warm smile, a mischievous chuckle and a sparkle in his eye, if you knew him...you knew that look!

John was born February 22, 1947 to Delmar L Stauffer and...

Jan 5, 2022

Norman James “Dutch” Dahmen 93 (5/4/1928 – 1/5/2022)

Dutch passed away the morning of January 5, 2022. He was surrounded by his children and knew he was loved and had the support of his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Dutch was a damn good honest man who loved his wife, Coveta,...

Jan 4, 2022

Holly Marie Esser of Genesee, Idaho passed away at Kootenai Medical Center, surrounded by her family, on January 4, 2022 at the too-early age of 52.

Holly was born January 7, 1969 in La Mesa (San Diego), California to Richard and Connie Heinzmann.   Rich and Connie fell in love with the McCall area while visiting friends in...

Jan 4, 2022

James Denton, 72, passed away at home on January 4, 2022.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisher, a love of the outdoors he passed on to his children.  He was well-known as a talented craftsman and wood carver.  After working at the Potlatch Mill and Bennett’s Lumber, he built a successful business making wooden toys...