Obituaries

Shirley Agnes Wasko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Trudi Cote

Trudi Cote

Nov 14, 2022

Trudi Lynn Cote, formerly of Kuna, died November 14, 2022, surrounded by her family in Buhl, Idaho.

She was born June 26, 1952, in Williston, North Dakota to Henry and Roberta (Warnke) Onstad. Her father was a chiropractor, and her mother owned a hair salon in Williston. Trudi graduated from Williston High School and attended the University of North Dakota....

Ronald Woll

Ronald Woll

Nov 6, 2022

Ronald Grant Woll, age 86, passed away November 6, 2022, at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho of natural causes. Ron, the eldest of four sons, was born October 4, 1936 in La Grande, Oregon to parents, Kenneth and Nadine Woll.

He attended and graduated from Meridian High School. After graduation he attended college in Pocatello, Idaho studying to be...

Gary Ochsner

Gary Ochsner

Nov 4, 2022

Gary Dawayne Ochsner, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho on November 4, 2022. Gary was born on December 12, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas to his parents Roland and Florene Ochsner.

Gary was a decorated veteran who served in Vietnam and spent 20 years in active duty from 1970 to 1990....

Paulina "Paule" Ball

Paulina "Paule" Ball

Oct 22, 2022

Paulina, or Paule as she was called, was born the ninth of ten surviving children to Bernard and Maria Ruffing in Humphrey, Nebraska on June 29, 1928.

The family moved to Idaho around 1940 and farmed in the Northview area near Buhl.  Paule moved to Boise after high school and attended secretarial school.  She later joined her sister Josephine in...

Nellie Bristol

Nellie Bristol

Oct 20, 2022

Nellie Frances Pierce Bristol was born June 26, 1935 to John and Pearl (Balle) Pierce in Fremont, Wayne County, Utah. On October 20, 2022 Nellie went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her late husband, Harry Bristol, and family members who were waiting for her.

Nellie had a happy childhood with six sisters and two brothers....

George "Jeorge" Zimmers Jr.

George "Jeorge" Zimmers Jr.

Oct 16, 2022

George “Jorge” Leonard Zimmers, 58, passed away at home, October 16, 2022. George was born August 30, 1964 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George and Betty Zimmers, the eldest of two sons.

George attended school in Buhl and graduated from Buhl High School in 1983. After graduating he joined his father driving truck, followed by his younger brother, Dean. They...