Local Obituaries for Families in Idaho County

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Rebecca Jean Baker Hammond, went to be with Jesus on February 24th, 2022, at age 61, in her home in Lewiston, Idaho after a long struggle with cancer. She was exceptionally strong in her faith, and expressed a desire to be with Him, long before her illness.Rebecca was an upbeat and positive person, which served her well in her ten-year...

Feb 23, 2022

Marion Monroe Smith, 86, of Kamiah passed away at Cascade Health in Lewiston on February 23, 2022. Marion was born in Priest River, Idaho, on August 17th, 1936. Marion lived in the area almost all of his life, graduating from Stites High School, in 1953, as one of 9 graduates.In the year 1964, Kathryn and Marion eloped to Coeur d'Alene,...

Feb 23, 2022

Beverly Boller-Taylor passed away peacefully at the age of 77, Feb. 23rd, 2022, in Cottonwood, ID. Beverly was born on July 20th, 1944, to Bud and Donna Boller. She was raised on the family ranch with her 8 brothers and sisters, in Kooskia, Idaho. Beverly was a hard worker, working with the family to drive cattle up the Lochsa river,...

Feb 22, 2022

Clay (Clayton) B. Baker passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2022. He was at home in Kamiah, Idaho with Hospice Care. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada of American parents on May 2, 1935. He traveled to Calif. with his mother, Kathleen, in 1948. After graduating Venice High School, he served in the Navy SeaBee's,...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...