Obituaries

Erna Emily Ost was born Nov. 8, 1920, to Andreas and Emilia Tintzmann near New Leipzig, N.D. As a young girl she was raised on the family farm with her siblings; two brothers, Henry and Bernie, and her sisters, Emma, Ludia, Ida, Caraline, Ella, Elma and Edna, whom she loved very much. She worked hard with her brothers and...

Monday July 27, 2020, Heather Colleen Thompson- beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin- passed away peacefully in her sleep. She gained the golden wings she so dearly deserved. The legacy she left is that of mentor to young women, caregiver to special needs adults, loyal friend, comedian and role model. Our memories of her as a mother, daughter, and...

Cynthia Jane Witt, 70, passed away on March 11, 2019.  Cynthia, one of eight children, was born August 29, 1948 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina to Jane and Lt. Col. Eugene Witt.

The family is grateful for the positive influences in Cynthia’s life.

Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Judie Witt and...

Ralph Oscar Meyer died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Nov. 23, 2021. Ralph was born in Elmhurst, Ill., to Margaret and Theodore Meyer where he spent his youth exploring open country, helping his father cook at the Bismark Hotel, and caring for his grandfather “Opa”.

He moved to Moscow, Idaho, to pursue his love...

Helen Ann Vanairsdale

Helen Ann Vanairsdale passed away in her home on September 15th, 2021, in Hayden Lake Idaho.  She grew up in Fairbanks, attending Ryan Junior High and West Valley High School.  Helen moved to the Tri-Cities area of Washington State in 1998.  She subsequently moved to Hayden Lake Idaho to be closer to parents Phyllis...

Edward Castleton

Celebrating Edward Castleton moving from Earth to Heaven.

Edward passed away on Feb. 9, 2020, at his home in Rathdrum, Idaho.

He is survived by his brother, Tim (Tammy) Castleton; brother, Robert (Dawn) Castleton; mother, Diane Van Zandt; best friend, Gene Regjovieh; niece and nephew, Marshel and Michelle Williams and Baby...