Obituaries
Michelle "Shelly" Rose Osterhoudt
Feb 10, 2023
Michelle “Shelly” Rose Osterhoudt passed away February 10, 2023. She was born in Jerome, Idaho on April 18, 1967 to Sharon Williams and Franklin Osterhoudt. She went home to be with her Lord on February 10, 2023. Shelly was at home surrounded by her family and by her ex-husband, and best friend Don, after Shelly lost her battle with cancer.
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Roy H. Murphy
Feb 6, 2023
Roy H. Murphy went to meet the Lord at his home early Monday morning, February 6, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born July 25, 1947, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He was the second of six children born to Nelson and Della Murphy. He was also raised with a cousin.
Roy attended school through the eighth grade and later...
Larry Wayne Johnson
Feb 3, 2023
Larry Wayne Johnson, 72, was the first of six children born to Wayne and Louetta Johnson. He was born October 26, 1950 in Yuba City, California.
His sister Idell arrived in 1952, followed by Jerry in 1954. The family’s dairy farm was flooded out in 1955. They barely made it out, losing their herd, and spent the next year...
Robin "Rob" Joel Nejezchleba
Jan 26, 2023
Rob Nejezchleba, 66, passed away January 26, 2023. Rob was born on March 7, 1956 to his parents, Porky and Shyla Nejezchleba.
He was raised in Buhl until he began a new adventure in Ketchum, where his years in law enforcement started. He worked with the Ketchum Police Department and was the Bellevue Marshall for a bit. He decided to...
Michelle Lee Rouse
Jan 24, 2023
Michelle Lee Rouse, 43, of Buhl, Idaho is now at peace after losing her battle with Huntington Disease, on January 24, 2023. Michelle was born March 11, 1979 to Fred and Burma Rouse.
Michelle was born and raised in Buhl where she resided with the love of her life, Tony Phernetton.
Michelle loved reading, boating, jet skiing, her season...
Duane R. Way
Jan 24, 2023
Duane R. Way, 82, of Wendell, Idaho passed away January 24, 2023. He was born April 15, 1940 in Fremont, Nebraska to Glen and Ruby Jeffcoat Way.
Duane worked as an auto body technician for 49 years on Blue Lakes Blvd South, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was a member of the Lion’s Club for 25 years and was...
Shirley Agnes Wasko
Jan 22, 2023
Seattle- Shirley Agnes Wasko, 102, of Seattle, Washington formerly of Buhl, passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2023 at a Seattle care facility. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Judy "Jude" Greif
Jan 18, 2023
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Judy Kay Greif, 68, passed away at home due to unexpected, congestive heart failure. Judy was born on October 7, 1954 in Reno, Nevada.
She was just shy of celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Joe Greif. She and Joe met while students at Boise State University. ...
William Allen Birdwell
Jan 6, 2023
William Allen Birdwell, 91, of Wendell and formerly of Buhl, passed away January 6, 2023 at a local hospital.
Bill was born in Lebanon, Oregon in 1931 to Leta June Harris Birdwell and Allen Roscoe Birdwell. The family moved to Buhl, Idaho when Bill was young, and he attended Buhl Schools.
After he was done with school Bill worked...
Darrell George Henson
Dec 25, 2022
Darrell George Henson, 83, of Buhl, Idaho passed away Christmas Morning, 2022 at Heritage Assisted Living. Darrell was born November 8, 1939, to Don and Murtle Henson in Jerome, Idaho. His youth was spent attending Jerome schools and primary. He regularly attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his mother, older brother, and three younger sisters.
One...
Leonard T. Regehr
Dec 7, 2022
Leonard Theodore Regehr, of Buhl, Idaho passed quietly from this life in the early morning hours of December 7, 2022. He was born March 15, 1928 at Winton, California, to John D. and Helena (Loewen) Regehr, enjoying over 94 years of life.
Dad spent his childhood in California, where he received his education. At the age of 14 he gave...
Elizabeth "Beth" Owen
Dec 6, 2022
Elizabeth “Beth” Faye Owen, of Castleford, passed away peacefully at her home on December 6, 2022. Beth was born on May 21, 1944 in Twin Falls to Maxine J. and Leland W. "Pud" Lewis.
Beth attended school in Castleford.
She married Ronald D. Owen and moved to Portsmouth, Virginia during his tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. She...
Irvin "Dale" Carlton
Dec 5, 2022
Irvin Dale Carlton, 89, of Buhl, passed away on December 5, 2022 at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living Facility in Buhl, Idaho. Dale was born in Tuttle, Idaho to J.H. and Lurose Carlton on February 2, 1933.
He graduated from Twin Falls High School. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force serving in the SAC Command as a...
Willis "Dale" Jordan
Dec 3, 2022
Willis Dale Jordan, 90, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, December 3, 2022. Dale, as he was known by friends and family, was born July 10, 1932, son of Fern Jordan and Boyd Jordan, in Buhl, Idaho. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Jesse F. Nipper in Melon Valley.
Growing up in Melon Valley,...
Rex Reed
Nov 29, 2022
Rex Whitaker Reed of Filer, Idaho passed away on November 29, 2022 at the age of 91. Rex was born January 4, 1931 in Filer, Idaho to Audra and Lela Reed.
He attended Maroa grade school through 1944 and graduated from Filer High School in 1948. He continued his education at Albion State Normal School and Utah State University. Rex...
Doyle Hitt
Nov 28, 2022
Doyle Douglas Hitt, of Buhl, Idaho passed away November 28, 2022. He was born May 14, 1944 in Gillette Wyoming to parents, James Raymond Hitt and Etta Ollie Hitt. Doyle completed school at Williamsport area Senior High School. He went on to trade school to work in the field. He wanted to excel at and become a Mechanic. In his...
Suzanne Root
Nov 28, 2022
Suzanne F. Root, 73, resident of Buhl, died peacefully at her home on November 28, 2022. We will miss our loving sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. No services will be held. In lieu of cards or flowers, please send gifts to City of Jerome Animal Shelter, 124 S. Lincoln Ave, Jerome, ID 83338. Memories and condolences may be...
Geraldine "Gerry" Hadley
Nov 24, 2022
Geraldine Lee (Greenfield) Hadley of Filer, Idaho passed peacefully on November 24, 2022 at the young age of 93.
Gerry came into this world kicking and screaming on May 4, 1929 in Jerome, Idaho to Gordon and Margaret Greenfield. She was the second of thirteen children all raised in Richfield, Idaho on a sheep ranch. She would tell stories of...
Antonio "Tony" Avelar
Nov 18, 2022
Antonio “Tony” F. Avelar, a farmer and an integral member of the Buhl, Idaho community, died unexpectedly on November 18, 2022 at the age of 67 at his residence.
Tony was born in Sao Jorge, Azores on January 27, 1955 to Antonio G. Avelar and Maria Elisa Avelar. He graduated from Fallon High School in Fallon, Nevada in 1972.
After...
Philip "Phil" Corson
Nov 14, 2022
Philip Forrest Corson, born March 7, 1928 in Fresno, California, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 14, 2022.
Currently living in Buhl, with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law for the past four years, Philip, known better as Phil, loved to count the cattle in nearby fields, watch the birds at the feeders outside his...