Obituaries

Mack Phillips

Mar 5, 2021

Mack Swenson Phillips, 88, of Buhl, Idaho passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at a local hospital.

Mack was born to John and Lorinda Phillips in Twin Falls, Idaho in a house that his uncle built.  He was the youngest of nine children.  When Mack was nine years old, the family moved to Provo, Utah.  In school...

Edwin "David" Heise

Mar 5, 2021

Edwin David Heise was born in Garfield, Utah, but there he did not stay. His influence has been felt throughout Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Germany where he briefly served in the United States Army. Remarkable man of service, Edwin has always been a helpmeet to all around him.

He was a man of many trades, having served...

Eileen Low

Mar 1, 2021

Ruth Eileen Low

July 1, 1923 ~ March 1, 2021

Ruth Eileen Low died on March 1, 2021 at the Desert View nursing home in Buhl, Idaho.  She was born July 1, 1923 in a farmhouse west of Buhl, the second child of William Henry Lowe and Elva Graham Lowe. When Eileen was 10 years old, her mother married...

George Huddleston

Feb 27, 2021

George W. Huddleston August 2, 1930 ~ February 27, 2021

Lifetime Filer resident, George W. Huddleston, passed peacefully into eternity Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his grandson’s home in Filer.  He recently celebrated his 90th birthday in August of 2020 with his friends and family at that same house.

George was born at home August 2, 1930 to Filer...

Lyle Masters

Feb 25, 2021

Lyle Eugene Masters, aged 84 of Buhl, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday February 25, 2021 at Evergreen Assisted Living Place in Buhl, Idaho.

Lyle was born October 2, 1936 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to parents Jerry Eugene “Gene” and Elsie Mae Gruenberg Masters.  He moved to Buhl at the age of four with his parents...

Jim Armitage

Feb 24, 2021

Jim Armitage, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2021 with family by his side.  He recently experienced health issues which confined him to a bed.  He enjoyed having family and friends near him, never losing his spirit or sense of humor.

He was born June 4, 1938 at home in Southwick, Idaho near the...

Joan Munk

Feb 24, 2021

Joan Munk

January 4, 1964 ~ February 24, 2021

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Joan Munk passed away at the age of 57. She was the loving wife of David Munk and the beloved mother of Benjamin, Shannon, Matthew, and Peter. She is also survived by her siblings: Clair Christensen, Karen Wilde, Jim Christensen, Darrell...

Joyce Roland

Feb 22, 2021

Joyce Eva Roland

September 2, 1926 ~ February 22, 2021

Our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and Aunty Joyce passed onto heaven on February 22, 2021. Joyce Eva Roland was born Joyce Eva Herd on September 9, 1926 to George and Charlotte Herd in Wolverhampton, England.

Mom was a telephone operator in WWII when...

Ann Strickler

Feb 17, 2021

Ann Hulse Strickler peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, holding the hand of her loving husband of 63 years and two days in their family home.

Ann was born December 27, 1937 to Kenneth and Evelyn Hulse at their home in Trenton, Utah. Ann was the second youngest of eight children. The family moved to a farm in...

Danny Orr

Feb 16, 2021

Hyrum Dan Orr "Danny" passed away with his loved ones by his side at his home in Buhl, Idaho after his long battle with cancer. He was very much loved and will be missed greatly by his wife, children, grandchildren, large extended family, and friends.

Danny was born in Wendell, Idaho and grew up in a loving...

Larry Miller

Feb 15, 2021

Buhl-Larry A. Miller, 73, of Buhl, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at a Twin Falls hospital. Arrangements are pending under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Zane Whitney

Feb 12, 2021

Zane Dylan Whitney passed away unexpectedly in Filer, Idaho on February 12, 2021.  Zane was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 29, 1997 to Dylan Whitney and Holli Gartner.  He was the oldest of five siblings.

When Zane would walk into a room, his presence was immediately known.  He had a gift of storytelling and had an amazing...

Ernest "Ernie" Howcroft

Feb 9, 2021

Ernest “Ernie” B. Howcroft

May 25, 1949 ~ February 9, 2021

Ernest “Ernie” B. Howcroft, 71 of Buhl, Idaho passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He fought hard but was sick for a very long time and his body just gave up. We will...

Shawn Barrutia

Feb 9, 2021

Shawn Michael Barrutia

November 6, 1965 ~ February 9, 2021

Shawn Michael Barrutia was born on November 6, 1965 in Boise, Idaho where he lived until he was eight years old.  In 1973 his family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho and eventually settled in Buhl, Idaho.  Shawn graduated from Buhl High School in 1985 and...

Michael Higley

Feb 8, 2021

Michael “Mike” John Higley

March 1, 1948 ~ February 8, 2021

Michael “Mike” John Higley, 72, of Twin Falls, passed away on February 8, 2021 at his home due to diabetic complications.  Mike was born March 1, 1948 in Paul, Idaho to Wallace and Ila Higley.  Mike grew up in Paul and graduated from Minico...

Paul Zimmerman

Feb 6, 2021

Paul Franklin Zimmerman

July 5, 1944 ~ February 6, 2021

A rich life’s journey came to a close for Paul Franklin Zimmerman of Buhl on February 6, 2021, due to a heart attack.

Paul took to the long and winding trail on July 5, 1944 when he was born to Ida Mae and Paul...

Marcos Garcia

Feb 1, 2021

Marcos Garcia

June 17, 1945 ~ February 1, 2021

Marcos was born in Managua, Nicaragua on June 17, 1945. He was the second born child of 15. He grew up with his siblings and started working at an early age to help his parents financially, but he still made time to have fun even though...

June Nungester

Jan 29, 2021

June Nungester

December 3, 1932 ~ January 29, 2021

June Nungester passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 from kidney failure.

June was born in Lubbock, Texas, on December 3, 1932, a few minutes before her identical twin sister, Jean. After a short stay in Lubbock, June and her sister were taken by...

Dale "Papa" Kelsey

Jan 20, 2021

“Papa” Dale Kelsey passed away January 20, 2021 at his home in Buhl, Idaho. Dale was born January 26, 1946 in Lansing, Michigan to Howard Melville Kelsey and Hazel Anna (Sanderson) Kelsey. Dale has an older sister, Janice, who became a favorite traveling companion, spoiling him at every opportunity and a younger brother, Allen, who was always following Dale, joining...

Dennis Wheeler

Jan 19, 2021

Dennis E. Wheeler

August 13, 1950 ~ January 19, 2021

Dennis Eugene Wheeler passed away at his home in Filer, Idaho on January 19, 2021. He was born August 13, 1950 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Thomas and Loretta Wheeler. He graduated from Castleford High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from...