Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Dwane Bert Benson was born January 14, 1948 in Sacramento, California to Benny and Helen Henriksen Benson.The family moved back to Buhl, Idaho when he was 12. He graduated from Bull High School in 1966 and from the University of Idaho in 1970 and in 1972 he received his Master’s Degree in Food Science from the University of Idaho....

Nov 30, 2024

David Michael Bull of Moscow, Idaho passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 84.

David was born June 1, 1940, to Cecil and Bessie (Tidwell) Bull in Moscow, Idaho.  He was raised on their family farm and graduated from Moscow High School. He also received the State Farmer Degree and later the American Farmer...

Nov 29, 2024

Our beloved mother, Marion Myrtle Cox died on Friday, November 29, 2024.   She will be greatly missed and was much cherished and loved by her family and all who knew her.

Marion was born in Spokane, Washington on March 13, 1935.   Her parents were Myrtle Sophie Berg and Allen Wayne Devoe.   She was the oldest of four...

Nov 23, 2024

Joan Leone (Smith) Britzmann, of Moscow, died Sunday November 23, 2024 at Paradise Creek of Cascadia in Moscow. She was 92.

Joan was born on October 13, 1932, in Hudson, South Dakota, to Myrtle (Lentz) and Leon Desmond Smith.  She was raised with love on the family farm along with her older siblings, Dixie and Jack. Joan...

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...