Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Donald J. Potter (Don)

On the morning of November 19, 2024, Don Potter, age 66, passed away at home in Moscow, Idaho after a brief illness.  Originally from Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1976, Don later met his wife Diane there and together they moved to the Palouse area in the mid-1980’s...

Nov 17, 2024

John Henry Grauke, 78, of Moscow, Idaho, passed peacefully away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of November 17, 2024. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 10:45am on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Nazarene Church in Moscow, ID. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00am, led by Pastor...

Nov 9, 2024

Rest in Peace, Michael Allen Calene.  Mike passed away November 9, 2024 at Gritman Hospital in Moscow.

Michael Allen Calene was born on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a few hours after Pearl Harbor was bombed, prompting the United States to enter World War II. He was the tenth child and fourth son of John B. and Hilma...

Nov 9, 2024

Jeremy John Linskey passed away Saturday, November 9 at the age of 44.  He was happiest in the mountains, on a river, with his fishing pole.  He loved his dogs, Berkley and Woodson.  He saw beauty in all natural things, and Sturgeon Camp on the Flambeau always held a special place in his heart.  Jeremy will be remembered for...

Nov 7, 2024

Claudette Barnes was born to Lahoma and Vern “Red” Keasling in Luther, Oklahoma, on August 14, 1939. On November 7, 2024, age 85, she passed peacefully at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, surrounded by three generations of family deeply blessed by her abiding love.

Claudette spent much of her childhood in Oklahoma City. Like her namesake,...

Nov 4, 2024

Harlen came into this world the same way he left it; hard and in his own way. He was born on October 30th, 1998 in Billings, MT after my mother attempted to have him at our home in Roundup. The midwife lost his heartbeat and away they went! He was born a healthy, beautiful baby boy. The first part...

Oct 30, 2024

Donna Rae Ogden Donna Rae Ogden passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. She is now in heaven in the presence of her Lord Jesus surrounded by family. Donna Rae was born to Sylvia and Raymond Ogden on Aug. 31, 1930. The oldest of three children, Donna Rae was born in the family home on Texas Ridge and lived...

Oct 23, 2024

Claude O. Kellberg of Moscow, Idaho, passed away Oct. 23, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born in Troy, Idaho, on Aug. 28, 1933, to Oscar W. and Ruth C. Kellberg.

He graduated from Troy High School in 1951. Claude was a farmer on Burnt Ridge in Troy. He then went on to work at...

Oct 21, 2024

Louise Avery was born Mary Louise Ward on June 23, 1935 in Moscow Idaho to Olen Thomas Ward and Vella Mae Ward. She grew up in Moscow and Palouse and graduated from Moscow High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved away and had a family. She worked as a retail clerk for Safeway while the family grew up....

Oct 21, 2024

Stanley L. Styer

Stanley (Stan) L. Styer, 94, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living in Moscow, Idaho.

Stan was born on July 27, 1930, in Sparks, Nebraska, to Royal and Hazel Styer and grew up in Palouse, Washington, graduating from Palouse High School in 1949. He married Anne...

Oct 21, 2024

June Knowles 1938-2024

Today, our beloved mother left this world to join her husband and our dad, Charles Knowles. She always took a keen interest and appreciation in the lives of her children and grandchildren, and she leaves a huge hole in our world.

June was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She studied at...

Oct 20, 2024

Our beloved Carol passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2024 after a short battle with reoccurring cancer. Carol Ann (Rueppel) Kraut was born October 4, 1946 to Gilbert S. and Jessie D. Browning Rueppel in Moscow Idaho.

She attended Potlatch High School and worked in the library where she gained her love of reading. After...

Oct 19, 2024

Born on January 26th, 1956 to Victoria and Earl Olsen. Rudy passed on October 19th, 2024. From the time he was young, Rudy’s mom spotted the creative talents that were in him and encouraged him along the way. Rudy fulfilled his dream. He got his masters in architecture from the University of Idaho and then went on to work...

Oct 11, 2024

LeRoy Kelson passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024 in his sleep at his home in Moscow Idaho at the age of 91. He was born July 9th, 1933 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Orvil Kelson and Margaret Aldrich. He graduated highschool in Bonners Ferry in 1951. In 1952 he met his late wife Betty Washburn and was married...

Oct 7, 2024

Shirley J. (Ward) Jones, 98-Longtime Moscow Resident

Our World seems a little less bright, but Heaven gained a beautiful Angel on October 7, 2024 when our beloved Mother, Grammy, Great-Gram & Great-Great Gram passed away at the home of her granddaughter surrounded by family.

Shirley J. Ward Jones was born to Ethan J. & Eunice...

Oct 7, 2024

Ruth Ann Headrick Huddleston Sweeney passed away Monday, Oct. 7 at her home.

Ruth was born to Grover Eliel “Lyle” and Dortha Jean (Clark) Headrick on May 8, 1952 in Moscow and grew up on the family farm on Headrick Road. She was the oldest of 4 children, including Patty Gilbert, Ken and Jim “Hudd” on Rock...

Oct 4, 2024

Patsy “Jody” Todt-Gouge has made her journey home to be with her love Gene. She fought long and hard with all she had.

Jody had a love for softball, bowling, traveling by motorcycle and her late husband Gene, friends and family. All her grandchildren and great grandchildren were apples of her eye. She had a love for...

Sep 26, 2024

Sandra Faye Watson was born on August 9, 1954 to Mac and Faye Cole. She lived her whole life in Moscow Idaho, always wanting to be close to family. Her generous heart, strong character, and unwavering love for her family and friends will be deeply missed.

For the majority of her working life, she was an administrative...

Sep 25, 2024

It is our heaviest of hearts, much love and adoration that we mourn

the peaceful passing of John Redden, of Moscow, Idaho at the age of 67.

He departed from his earthly home, with family by his side, on September 25th, 2024 to enter into the Kingdom of God and into the arms of his...

Sep 25, 2024

Brian Paul Magelky 68, Moscow, ID

Brian Paul Magelky was born May 26,1956, in Dickinson, ND, to Henry and Dorothy Magelky. He was the fourth of 5 children and had many happy memories running with the Park Avenue neighbors. He was first introduced to woodworking in his youth, which became a lifelong passion. He built cabinets in...