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Carolyn Jean Lee
May 18, 2026
Carolyn Jean Lee
Carolyn Lee, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, organizer-in-chief, professional interrogator, and the glue that held the family together, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 87.
Carolyn was born on June 24, 1938, in Spokane. She graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1955 and Washington State University in 1960 with a BA in...
James William Hager
May 16, 2026
James William Hager passed away peacefully from pulmonary fibrosis on the evening of May 16, 2026 in Moscow, Idaho.
Jim was born on November 11, 1948 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was known for his big personality, passionate opinions on a wide range of topics, and storytelling. His favorite stories were autobiographical: tales of his rock-and-roll "garage band" as a teen in...
Carolyn M. Flodin
May 15, 2026
Carolyn Marie Flodin passed away on Friday, May 15th ,2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born to Arthur F and Dorothy (Reed) Kentoph on April 7,1940 in Spokane, Washington. She married Richard “Dick” Flodin on January 20, 1958. Dick and Carol lived in Colfax for a period of time, during which they welcomed their three children, Linda,...
Mark Don Dellinger
May 14, 2026
Mark Don Dellinger, born on March 31, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho.
Mark's early years were spent in Detroit before he attended Midpark High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University (Earth Science) and a Master of Science...
Bob Manderscheid
May 2, 2026
Bob Manderscheid, born June 8, 1946, in Slayton MN to Dominic and Lorraine (Trembley) Manderscheid, passed away on May 2, 2026, at home with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary, his daughter Kellie (Jeff) Gregory, and granddaughters Krista (Michael) Odegard, Emmalee Gregory, and Hanna Gregory. Bob was the proud great-grandfather to Landon...
Steven J. Henderson
May 1, 2026
Steven James Henderson
April 19, 1948 – May 1, 2026
Steven James Henderson — husband, father, brother, friend, and mentor — died in Spokane, WA, on May 1, 2026, as a result of a heart attack. He was 78 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanie, of 41 years; his daughter Tammia and husband Luke Prottsman of Iowa City, IA, and...
Judy Ann Bergley
Apr 30, 2026
Judy Ann Bergley of Moscow, Idaho passed away April 30th, 2026. Judy was born on August 17th, 1952 in Langdon, North Dakota, to Clifford and Loretta Bergley. Judy went to schools in North Dakota and Minnesota. Throughout her life she lived in North Dakota, Minnesota, Germany, South Dakota, Iowa, and Idaho. She had resided in Moscow, Idaho since 1992. Judy...
Melynda Jean Willis
Apr 29, 2026
Melynda McNamara Willis, 38, was born September 18, 1987, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Karen and Kevin McNamara. She passed away on April 29, 2026, far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, light, and generosity that will live on in all who knew her.
Melynda had a gift—people were simply drawn to her. Her laughter was contagious, her kindness genuine,...
Shane T. Willis
Apr 29, 2026
Shane Tyler Willis was born December 19, 1991, in Moscow, Idaho, to Bruce and Dayna Willis. He and his wife Melynda tragically passed away in a car accident April 29, 2026, in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Shane was the oldest of two brothers. From an early age, Shane developed a love for the outdoors. If you couldn’t find him in the house,...
Barbara Adams
Apr 23, 2026
Barbara Sue (Parker) Adams, 86, passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2026. Barbara was born May 31, 1939, in Enid OK, and raised on her family’s wheat farm. She attended a one-room rural school for six years, then junior and senior high in Enid.
In 1958 she married the love of her life, David Adams. The two attended...
Marion M Palmer
Apr 21, 2026
Marion M. Palmer, 100, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 peacefully at home in Deary Idaho. Born on June, 21, 1925 in George Lake in Deerlodge county of Montana. She was the daughter of Leonard Oliff Halverson and Nellie (Pear) Halverson. She met and married her husband Frank (Max) Palmer on June, 8, 1947 in Missouri Valley Iowa. They later...
Thomas H Clements
Apr 18, 2026
Thomas H. Clements, born on August 16, 1953, in Walla Walla, Washington, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho at the age of 72. He was an extraordinary artist whose rare ability to capture the subtle nuances of light, air, and even quiet shifts in temperature within the natural world set him apart. Tom’s work was marked by...
Lauren L Hartke
Apr 18, 2026
Lauren Leigh Hartke, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho. She was Born on August 24, 1964 in Encino, California to Bill and Arlene Chollman.
She is survived by her husband Greg, brothers Billy and Chris and sister Jennifer. Her children Brittany, Emily, Gregory, Timothy and William.
Lauren’s life took her from west coast to east coast and back again....
Sheryl M. Carter
Apr 13, 2026
Sheryl Marie Reinke Carter
Born July 20, 1951 Magic Valley Memorial Hospital Twin Falls Idaho Deceased April 13, 2026 Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
Sheryl was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Buddy, at the family home in Fernwood, Idaho, and three siblings: brother Ken, and wife Yvonne in Twin Falls, sister Lucinda of Boise, and brother...
Susan Charlotte Nelson
Apr 9, 2026
Susan Charlotte Nelson, a woman whose joyful spirit touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully at her home in Garfield, Washington, on April 9, 2026. Born on December 27, 1952, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Susan spent her early years in Germany, growing up and attending school in Frankfurt before embarking on a path that would lead her across continents. Shortly after...
Shannon Flo Giese
Apr 9, 2026
Shannon Flo Giese, born on March 1, 1942, left this world on April 9, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho, after courageously fighting a long battle with cancer. Surrounded by those who cared for her deeply—her family, friends, and devoted caregivers—she found peace at home, where her spirit had always been nurtured by love.
Shannon’s life was a testament to dedication and perseverance....
Vance E. Penton Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Vance E. Penton Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho, his home since 1954. Vance was born on December 4, 1936, in Caldwell Idaho, eldest of two boys born to Vance Edwin Penton Sr. and Ruby Virginia (Powers) Penton. When Vance was 17, his father tragically passed away, leaving Ruby to finish raising the boys on...
John Staniewski
Mar 29, 2026
John Albert Staniewski, 82, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho surrounded by his children after an almost three-year battle with melanoma.
John was born on April 7, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Edward and Genevieve Staniewski. He would often talk about this childhood growing up in the back of a bar before paying his...
Donald J Lee
Mar 29, 2026
Donald “Don” Jack Lee
Donald “Don” Jack Lee, born January 28, 1932, at the family ranch house in Goldendale, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, in Moscow, Idaho, surrounded by his family, including his loving wife of 67 years.
Don’s story began on a ranch in the 1930s and 40s. He rode his horse to school, lived without electricity until...
Gary L Smith
Mar 25, 2026
Gary L. Smith
On the morning of March 25, 2026 Gary Smith passed away peacefully with his daughter Anita by his side on the family farm located in Troy, Idaho. Gary was born on May 30th, 1940 to Walter and Elna Smith, not too far away from where he currently lived on Burnt Ridge. During his high school career Gary and...
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