Local Obituaries for Families in Idaho County
Alma Hill
Feb 8, 2022
Alma May Hill did not want anyone to fuss over her, but instead remember the good times. She passed away in her own home on February 8th. 2022, and was born on August 20th, 1939.She will be having a committal service on Friday February 18th, in Craigmont, Idaho, at 1 pm; with a memorial luncheon to follow at the Kamiah...
Jefferson Hendren
Feb 3, 2022
12-16-1948 to 2-3-2022Jefferson Mike Hendren, a local veteran, passed away on February 3rd, 2022, peacefully at his own home. Jeff was born December 16th, 1948 to Thomas Jefferson Hendren and Evelyn Carolyn Weisbeck, in Idaho.Jeff attended Big Cedar School Elementary, and Kooskia High School. After high school, Jeff joined the Army and served in Vietnam, from February 1969-1971. During that...
Sandra Peterson
Jan 26, 2022
Sandra Kay (Shepherd) Peterson, age 64, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2022, in her home in Kamiah, ID surrounded by her family and loved ones.According to her desires Sandra requested no services, her biggest wish was for people not to be sad, but instead share memories. Sandra was born to Franklin D. Shepherd and Mary Louise (Pope) Shepherd on...
Dean Earl
Jan 24, 2022
DEAN CLARK EARLSeptember 17, 1940 - January 24, 2022Dean Clark Earl was born September 17, 1940 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Kenneth Owen Earl and Vertie Ann Leavitt Earl. He was the youngest of seven children.At the age of two, his family moved Bunkerville, Nevada to Meridian, Idaho. He often expressed fond memories of working on the family dairy farm...
Karen Parsons
Jan 19, 2022
Karen M. Parsons11/6/1944-1/19/2022Cherished Karen Marie Parsons' sunset came on January 19th, 2022, of kidney failure. Her sunrise was November 6th, 1944 to parents William Joseph Preheim and Mary Evelyn [Larkey] Preheim.Known for her boisterous laugh, love of jewelry, and kind heart, Karen will certainly be missed. However, she would want no sadness, but only rejoicing and reliving good memories. Karen's...
Robert "Robbie" Finnell
Dec 30, 2021
"Robbie" Robert K. Finnell8/19/1968 to 12/30/2021Our friend, neighbor, husband, father and fellow avid outdoorsmen, Robbie Finnell is now in the care of our Lord God. His sudden passing occurred on December 30th, 2021, and he is dearly missed.Robbie was born in Chicago of Robert K. Finnell Sr. and Debra Layhew, in 1968. He grew up in the region and graduated...
Larry Telcher
Dec 30, 2021
Larry died suddenly of a heart attack in his home near Kooskia on December 30, 2021. He will be remembered for his quirky sense of humor, his amazing gardens and his generosity.Larry was born in Grangeville, Idaho November 11, 1947 to William and Helen Telcher of Grangeville. Larry attended elementary and high school in Grangeville. After graduation, he went to...
Jacqueline Brooks
Dec 25, 2021
Jacqueline Joy Brooks was born to Ralph & Tilly Eggleston on October 25th 1943She had one brother, Ronnie.She departed this world on December 25th 2021 at the age of 78 years & 2 monthsJackie called several places home throughout her life, finally settling in Idaho where she enjoyed everything from riding horses in the valleys to picking huckleberries in the...
Ivan Davis
Dec 8, 2021
Ivan K. Davis, 60, a Nez Perce Tribal Member, passed into the spirit worldWednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at him home on Beaver Slide Road, Kamiah, Idaho. Ivanwas diagnosed with Cancer early this year.Ivan was born on February 1, 1961 to Ivan K. Davis Sr. and Beverly McAtty.Ivan attended schools at Kamiah and graduated from KHS in 1979.Ivan worked for many...
Lester "Zeke" West
Dec 4, 2021
Marking the end of an era; a most incredible man, Zeke West left us December 4, 2021 at the age of 90 for his next adventure.'Zeke' Lester Kenneth West was born on the Palouse River near Potlatch Idaho on September 7th 1931 to James Riley and Alra Butler West, the 6th of 9 children. Zeke's early years were spent at...
Joseph Kolar
Nov 30, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Kolar, a longtime resident of Kamiah, passed suddenly from this life at his home on November 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Recently he was able to spend time with family and friends at several events so we are grateful to have had the chance to see him before God called him home.Joe was born to Joseph...
Michael Mason
Nov 23, 2021
The first thought that comes to mind when thinking of "Raven" is his love for dogs. He was known about Kamiah and Kooskia for his three big, beautiful pit-bull mixes: Celeste, But'er'head and Wednesday Addams. They would all sit outside the stores, waiting patiently for him. He loved all critters, especially dogs. The last couple of years, he had been...
Robert Wickersham
Oct 31, 2021
Robert Wilmont Wickersham, 84, of Kamiah, passed away on October 31st, 2021. He was born in Conrad, Montana, to Noton Wickersham and Christine (Nelson) Wickersham. Robert was a part of the Rocket Battalion in the Army for 2 years, and the Reserve for 4 years.He met the love of his life, Cleo (Thompson) Wickersham and they married in 1961. They...
Albert Phillips
Oct 29, 2021
Albert Lee Phillips joined our father in heaven on Friday October 29, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born June 12 1950 in Salmon, Idaho to Oliver Luther Phillips and Cecile Edwards Robinson Phillips. Albert worked in the mines, as a logger, packer and mechanic. He enjoyed being in the outdoors also fishing and hunting.He married Sheila Kent...
Frank Zimmerman
Sep 21, 2021
Frank Arlie Zimmerman passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 of heart complications due to Covid-19. He had just turned 63.Dad was born on August 4, 1958 in Taft California, where he attended highschool. He later joined the Army and then the National Guard. Dad was a proud patriot who loved serving his country and did so for seventeen years....
Arlene Kelling
Sep 6, 2021
Arlene Marie Kelling went up to be with the Lord September 6, 2021. Many people in the Kamiah area knew her for all of the work that she put in at the Kamiah school district concession stands during every sporting event. She was known as the “concession lady” by many of the students. She was a very intelligent, caring and...
Newton Bohanan
Aug 28, 2021
Newton Wendell Bohanan, Jr., Wewukye takanin (Elk Traveler), 55, has made his journey to the Spirit World. He was born September 14, 1965, in Palo Alto, California to Marian and Newton (Josh) Bohanan Sr. Junior was an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of Old Chief Lookingglass and Chief Timothy.He was known as Junior to many...
