Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Moscow, Idaho and Surrounding Northern Idaho Cities
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...
Mary Ellen Radziemski
Mar 20, 2026
Mary Ellen Radziemski, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Born Mary Ellen Bacon on January 26, 1945, she grew up in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where her early life was marked by academic distinction and a natural gift for expression. At Orange High School, Mary Ellen's participated in oratorical contests, earning her numerous awards that celebrated...
Lee Ann Berg
Mar 20, 2026
Lee Ann Berg, 65, of Viola, ID, passed away at home on March 20, 2026, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Benson’s Syndrome.
Lee Ann was born on May 6, 1960 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA to Jerry and Shirley Dirks. She moved to Moscow, ID with her parents at the age of two in 1962,...
Barbara Johnson
Mar 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Wigley Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on January 12, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, to Paul Allen Wigley and Helen Ethel Tysick. She was the eldest of four children and carried that role with strength and care throughout her life.
At the age of 18, Barbara proudly enlisted...
Ray Nelson
Mar 16, 2026
Ray Nelson, died on March 16, 2026, in Pullman, Washington. Born on January 17, 1941, in Moscow, Idaho, to Hjalmer and Pearl Nelson, Ray’s life was characterized by a commitment to service, a passion for his interests, and deep connections with family and friends.
Ray grew up in the Troy, Idaho, where he attended local schools and graduated from Troy High...
Forrest Kreisher
Mar 14, 2026
Forrest Dean “Babe” Kreisher
Babe Kreisher died on Saturday March 14 at his Elk River home. He was 94.
Babe was born on February 10, 1932, in Elk River to George and Nora Ann Martin Kreisher. He was the youngest of 11 children and was known as Babe his whole life. He graduated from Elk River HS in 1951. After graduation he...
Piper F Warwick
Mar 11, 2026
Piper Fleming Warwick was born on April 16, 1978, at Moscow, Idaho. From an early age her life was driven by her faith in Christ and a deep desire to help others. Piper attended Royal Garrison School in Pullman, WA, Hillsdale College in Michigan, and she completed her Masters degree in counseling at Central Washington University in Ellensburg WA. Piper...
Margo K Britzmann
Mar 9, 2026
Margo Kay Britzmann
Margo Kay Britzmann, 66, of Troy, Idaho, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Paradise Creek Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Moscow, Idaho. Margo faced lung cancer and the effects of its treatment for five years, far exceeding expected survival. She took the challenge with determination and stubborn strength, supported by her oncology team, family, and friends....
Dorothy A. Heustis
Mar 8, 2026
Dorothy A. Heustis, born on January 26, 1933, in Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow, Idaho. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy lived a life dedicated to her family and community.
Dorothy’s early life was spent in the Moscow area, where she attended school and graduated from Moscow High School....
Sally L Revord
Mar 3, 2026
Sally Revord passed away at the age of 87 on March 3 2026 at Paridise Creek Skilled Nursing center in Moscow Idaho. She was born on October 3rd 1938 in Lane Idaho to Ada and Stanley Goodson. She was one of 11 children.
Sally spent most of her early years in Lane Idaho attending the one room school house in Rose...
Diane Walker
Mar 2, 2026
Diane Burke Walker died of heart failure on the evening of Monday, March 2, 2026. She had lived in Moscow, Idaho, since 1968 and was the daughter of Marion L. Burke and Edmund J. Burke, Sr. She is survived by her nephews, Edmund James Burke III, Richard C. Burke, and Terence A. Burke, and their children and grandchildren.
Years ago, she...
Sarah Farnworth
Feb 28, 2026
Sarah Hall Farnworth was born 17 September 1947 in Wendell, Idaho to Ira Kimball Hall and Alice Abigail (Ottley) Hall. She was their 10th child. Growing up in a rural farming family she enjoyed gathering pine nuts from pinyon pines, playing marbles and reading poetry.
She developed a life-long bond with her older sister Julia that was strengthened when she went...
Gabriel David Gourley
Feb 28, 2026
Gabriel David Gourley, 9 days old
With broken hearts, we announce that our precious Gabriel David “Gabe”, born on February 19th, 2026, was called home on February 28th, after just nine days of bringing light to our world. Though his time with us was short, Gabe made a profound impact, teaching us a lifetime of love in just a few days....
Sunny Bogar
Feb 19, 2026
Sunny Bogar, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend to countless people (and even more cats), passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on September 24, 1939, in Cresbard, South Dakota, to Elwood Rosenau and Eva Fey, Sunny was the eldest of three siblings and grew up with a...
Jerald Baker
Feb 6, 2026
Jerald F. Baker, MD was born on April 1st,1934 to Enid Howell and Basil Baker in Marian, Michigan. He passed away in his home on February 6th, 2026 at the age of 91.
Jerald earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Michigan in 1963 and completed his Dermatology residency at the University of Oregon Medical School in 1971. After...
Derrick Dahlin
Feb 5, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Derrick Duane Dahlin, who passed away on February 5, 2026 in Spokane Washington from complications related to Crohn’s disease and heart related issues. Derrick was 59 years old.
Born on September 11, 1966, to Gloria and Richard Dahlin, Derrick grew up in Moscow, ID and always considered it his true...
Donald K Corner
Feb 4, 2026
Donald K. Corner, born January 4, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, to Alva and Lois Corner, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and the faith he lived by every day.
Don devoted his life to serving God and others. He faithfully preached for 35 years at the Pullman Church of Christ in Pullman, Washington, sharing the Gospel with conviction,...
Donald "Mert" Thompson
Jan 29, 2026
Donald "Mert" Thompson, born on July 29, 1939, in Colfax, Washington, passed away on January 29, 2026, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Mert’s departure coincided poignantly with the birthday of his beloved wife, Kathy, who preceded him in death. His passing came as a result of complications from Parkinsonism. He left a legacy deeply rooted in the hearts of...


