Obituaries

Mary Irene Wonenberg

Mary Irene Wonenberg

May 27, 2026

Mary Irene Wonenberg was born on May 23, 1939, in Brainard, Minnesota, the fifth child of Delpha and Joseph Schelhorn. On May 27, 2026, Mary peacefully returned home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In her childhood, Mary's family moved from Minnesota to Montana before settling in Caldwell Idaho in 1949, where many cherished family memories were made. On August...

Christy R. Burkhalter

Christy R. Burkhalter

Jul 7, 2026

Christy Rene Burkhalter; 68, of Castleford/Buhl, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly leaving behind a legacy of hard work, humor, and a deep love for family and friends.

He was born on November 29, 1957, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Rene and Louise (Uptain) Burkhalter. He grew up here and received his education at Clover and Castleford Schools.

On June 27, 1982, Christy married...

Dean Pratt Baker

Dean Pratt Baker

Jul 7, 2026

Dean Pratt Baker passed from this life on July 7, 2026, with his family at his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.

Dean was born on Dec 7, 1936, in a humble home in Mink Creek, Idaho to William M. and Veda Pratt Baker. He and his twin brother Gene joined four older siblings,...

Thomas K. Speck

Thomas K. Speck

Jul 3, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Kurt Speck passed away too quickly from an unexpected illness in Murray, Utah on July 3, 2026, with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, great dad, the best Papa and a good friend.

Tom was born in Lewiston, Idaho, and moved around a few times before landing in Enumclaw, WA. He bucked hay with his...

Jose "Tony" Aguirre

Jose "Tony" Aguirre

Jun 30, 2026

Castleford - Jose "Tony" Aguirre, 87, of Castleford passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his residence. Memories and condolences may be left on Tony's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.

Thomas "Tom" Rock Lindsay

Thomas "Tom" Rock Lindsay

Jun 24, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Rock Lindsay, passed away on June 24, 2026, at his home.

Tom was born on January 7, 1944, to Janice Marie Rock and Clyde W. Lindsay, Jr. in Palm Springs, California. 

Tom's father was a Medical Service Corps officer and served in many locations during Tom's childhood. The family lived in Japan, California, Texas and Utah during Tom's early years. Tom...

Betty Ann Stevens

Betty Ann Stevens

Jun 24, 2026

Betty Ann Stevens, 69, of Buhl, Idaho, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Betty was born on March 6, 1957, to Phyllis and Steve Wasko. She was the eldest of eight children and grew up surrounded by the love of a large family.

Betty is survived by her soulmate of 46 years, Jeffery...

Sandy Arlene Gould

Sandy Arlene Gould

Jun 23, 2026

Sandra Arlene “Sandy” Montgomery was born in Rupert, Idaho to Clayton Carold and Vi Stout Montgomery on September 27, 1942, joining her big brother J.D.

Vi married Eugene Shaub in 1949, and her siblings Linda, Denise and Dennis joined the family. Sandy’s youth was spent in many different parts of Idaho, including Mackay, Shoshone, and Tuttle. While living in Cobalt, Sandy...

Cory Jack Darrell

Cory Jack Darrell

Jun 14, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cory Jack Darrell. Cory passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2026, at his home located in Cantonment, Florida at the age of 52.

Cory was born on August 19, 1973, in Offutt AFB, Nebraska, to Jack and Lorena Darrell.

He grew up in Buhl, Idaho and graduated from Buhl High School...

Tom Winn Cooper

Tom Winn Cooper

Jun 13, 2026

Tom W. Cooper, 88 of Hagerman, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on June 13, 2026. He was the son of Thomas K. and Udine Winn Cooper.

Dad was born on December 16, 1937, in Nevada. He moved to Star with his family in 1946 and then to Nampa in 1948. Dad was always a hard worker and helped his...

Andrew Clive Loughmiller

Andrew Clive Loughmiller

Jun 12, 2026

Andrew Clive Loughmiller, a resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away June 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at Magic Memorial Hospital, to his loving parents, George Thaine and Genevieve Isabelle Loughmiller.

Andrew attended Hollister Elementary and completed the 12th grade at Filer High. On June 1st, 1973, he married the...

Janet Dean Simcoe

Janet Dean Simcoe

Jun 11, 2026

Janet Dean Simcoe, 93, formerly of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Janet was currently living in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her daughter, Marsha; son, Lonnie

and his life partner David at the time of her death.

Janet was born June 5, 1933 in the Shoshone, Idaho, to Homer and Goldie Martin.

Janet graduated high school at Wendell, Idaho.

She worked...

Holli Lynn Gartner

Holli Lynn Gartner

Jun 10, 2026

Holli Lynn Gartner

March 24, 1978 – June 10, 2026

Holli Lynn Gartner passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026. Holli was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on March 24, 1978, to Marvin and Barbara Gartner.

When Holli walked into a room, her presence was immediately felt. She was strong, passionate, adventurous, and fiercely independent. She had a love for poetry and music,...

Dessie Jane Regehr

Dessie Jane Regehr

Jun 8, 2026

Our beautiful, gracious mother and grandmother, Dessie Jane Regehr, was born to Ernest and Alda Dirks on February 19, 1930, in Copeland, Kansas. She peacefully fell asleep on the lovely spring morning of June 8, 2026, reaching the age of 96 years.

She was the fifth of twelve children. During the Dust Bowl year of 1937, she moved with her family...

Rebecca Ann Doney

Rebecca Ann Doney

Jun 3, 2026

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Doney, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the age of 79.

Becky was born on February 17, 1947, in Bonneville, Idaho, to Franklin Humphrey and Margaret Humphrey (Wright). She grew up in Buhl, where she shared countless adventures with her siblings along the banks of the Snake River, creating memories that she carried...

Shirley Edith Pearson

Shirley Edith Pearson

May 28, 2026

Shirley Edith Pearson was born May 31, 1949, in Boone County, Arkansas to Arlis and Edith Dixon. She passed from this life on Earth May 28, 2026, and entered the kingdom of God.

She grew up in the Castleford/Buhl area, attending Lucerne and Castleford School, graduating in 1967. She went on to attend Juan's cosmetology school in Twin Falls.

Shirley moved to...

John Haxby

John Haxby

May 24, 2026

John William Haxby age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was the second of eight children born to Wilber and Hilda Haxby. He married Lena Browne on September 3, 1960, in Rupert, Idaho. To this union came three daughters, Jody 1961 (stillborn), Jill 1962 and Julie in 1965.

John served in the Army from 1955 to 1957 as...

Larry Ralph Hulme

Larry Ralph Hulme

May 22, 2026

Larry Ralph Hulme, our beloved father, grandfather (Pop), brother and friend, passed away on May 22, 2026. He joins his sweetheart Shirley Hulme who passed on April 24, 2026. This year on their anniversary June 2nd, they would have been married 71 years.

Larry was born on February 5, 1936, in Buhl, Idaho. He was the third child out of five...

Janet Irene Shaffer

Janet Irene Shaffer

May 16, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Irene Shaffer, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Janet passed surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, kindness, and unwavering love that will continue to live on in the hearts of...

Marilyn Kay Holdeman

Marilyn Kay Holdeman

May 15, 2026

Marilyn Kay Holdeman was born on March 18, 1955, to Paul and Hazel (Peters) Holdeman. One of twelve children, she liked to say she was the youngest of the oldest six. After a brief battle with cancer, she passed from this life to be with Jesus on May 15, 2026, at the age of 71.

Marilyn spent her childhood in Harrison,...