All Obituaries

Joel “Joey” Simon Christensen, 29, of Buhl, Idaho, flew into the arms of our Lord on April 11, 2021.  He was born September 16, 1991 to Gertie and Ron Christensen, who later divorced. As he grew, his brothers, Tyler and Ryan, went to school and he couldn’t wait until it was his turn, so he decided to get prepared. But he struggled to remember his birthday, so his momma came up with “Remember September and sweet sixteen”. That stuck and he would repeat that...

Heaven has gained a new angel.  Mary Jane Dodson Patashinsky of Buhl, Idaho formerly of Hesperia, California, born April 12, 1949, to Richard and Ann Waitschies, passed away April 5, 2021. She met her husband Max Patashinsky in 1978, and they were married over 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Max; her children, Kathy and Vernon; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family and close friends.  She will be missed beyond words and remembered for her...

Filer- Helen LaVonne Hess, 73 of Filer, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

James “Jim” Barron was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Byron L. Barron and Thelma Blair Barron on January 14, 1933. Jim went to school and graduated from Buhl schools, then attended University of Idaho and later received his master’s degree at the University of Virginia. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army, working in logistics for 28 years. Jim was never without a job. In high school he ran a trap line, setting mouse traps for Buhl businesses. In college he “wrangled”...

Buhl- Johanna "Jo" Hannelore Watters, 94 of Buhl, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

Aimee Assendrup Wisecaver died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  Born to Carmen and Bill Assendrup, Aimee joined older sister, Angie and brother, Lincoln. She was the apple of everyone's eye, always had a jovial smile, sparkle in her eye, and learned quickly from others.  She spent a great deal of time with her grandparents in her younger years which created tight bonds and lots of stories as she had many adventures with them.  Aimee...

Doris Bright of Buhl, Idaho passed away on March 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Doris was the oldest and only daughter born to Burley and Thelma Clark on July 20, 1931 in Rayborn, Missouri. She had three brothers: Farris, Raymond, and Glen. Their family moved from Missouri to Idaho when Doris was 14 years old. She met Junior Bright and they were married on March 27, 1947 in Buhl. They were blessed with three daughters: Lois, Gloria, and Jerri. Doris...

Frances Ochsner June 15, 1933 ~ March 21, 2021   Frances Ochsner passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family on March 21, 2021.  Born in South Dakota on June 15, 1933, she was one of fourteen children of Matt and Anna Jung.  Fran married her high school sweetheart, Alvin Ochsner, on February 28, 1953 (68 years ago!).  After moving to Idaho in 1955 Fran and Al raised their six children in Filer. She has 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  In...

Gary Lee Meyer passed away peacefully on the evening of March 21, 2021 with his wife by his side. Gary was born to Albert and Martha Knopp Meyer on March 27, 1940 in Burley, Idaho. He lived in Paul, Idaho where he helped his dad farm and graduated from Minico High School in 1958. He then attended Link’s School of Business in Boise, Idaho. It was there he met his wife of 60 years, Doris Lee Moore. They later settled in Buhl, Idaho in 1964. Soon Gary opened Buhl Glass and Paint. Next on...

James Franklin Lupton August 20, 1970 ~ March 20, 2021   James Franklin Lupton, 50, of Buhl, Idaho passed away in Boise, Idaho on March 20, 2021 with his family by his side. Jim was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on August 20, 1970 to Gail Lupton and Frank Lupton. In 1980, he moved with his mother Gail and sister Mindy to Buhl, Idaho. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1988. Jim obtained his Associates Degree from the College of Southern Idaho. His studies focused on...