Obituaries
Jennifer Kay Stephens
Nov 24, 2023
Jennifer Kay (Jen) Stephens of Filer, Idaho, passed away surrounded by family and friends November 24, 2023. Jen was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 8, 1967, to Charles and Myra Kueter.
Jen moved to Hills, Minnesota at an early age. There she grew up on the family farm chasing her grandma's chickens. In Hills, Jen attended school...
Alice Genevieve Nelson
Nov 18, 2023
Alice Genevieve Thompson Nelson passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at the age of 102 in Castleford, Idaho. She was born on February 7, 1921, in Brigham City, Utah, to Claude Monroe Thompson and Elfreda Tanner Thompson. Alice was named after her maternal grandmother, Alice M. Tyler Tanner, and took great pride in her pioneer heritage, being a descendant...
Jeris Anne Haskins
Nov 10, 2023
Jeris Eckert Haskins passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 31, 1946, to Maurice and Velma Morse Eckert. Jeris spent her early years growing up in Buhl, Idaho before the family moved to the Magic Water farming project in 1956 that was being taken out of sagebrush. Jeris and her siblings...
Solomon Eugene Tipton
Nov 9, 2023
Solomon Eugene Tipton entered this world June 20,1954 at the Magic Valley Memorial Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho.
He attended school in Filer and graduated from Filer High School. He coached 5th & 6th grade basketball while he was in high school. He also was active in football, baseball, and golf.
Sol loved hunting and fishing and did a...
René Diane Lee
Nov 1, 2023
Our beloved Mother René Diane (Peterson) Lee sadly passed away on November 1, 2023, after a nearly 7 year battle with an unrelenting and ironic cancer.
Born in Twin Falls on December 28, 1965, she was the last born to Ralph Peterson and Doreen (Low) Peterson, joining siblings Ronnie and Rhonda. She grew up on the family farm near Castleford...
Lois Marie Lammers
Oct 31, 2023
Lois M. Lammers, 95, of Buhl, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2023. Lois was born December 25, 1927, in Eustis, Nebraska. She moved to Buhl, Idaho in 1933, and graduated from Buhl High School in 1945. On November 14, 1945, she married Bill Lammers. Together they had two sons, Steven and Larry.
Lois and Bill farmed...
Duke Alton Vogler
Oct 27, 2023
Our beloved Dad, Grandpa, Papa, and Popsie, Duke Alton Vogler, entered eternal life on October 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Buhl, Idaho.
Duke was born January 25, 1943, to Paul and Marion Vogler in Bell, California. Duke graduated from Downey High School in Downey, California in 1960. Duke spent his working career as an...
Laura Gelene Maritt
Oct 19, 2023
Laura Gelene Maritt passed peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2023, with her husband John Maritt by her side. Some people knew her by Aunt Wing, JoJo, or Saucey.
Gelene was born September 10, 1953, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and moved to Santa Monica, California. During grade school, Gelene met her first husband Ralph Neimeyer whom she married in...
Robert Harmon Cooke
Oct 17, 2023
Robert Harmon Cooke, of Buhl, Idaho passed from this life to the flip side on October 17, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born December 8, 1946, to Robert and LaVaun Cooke in Twin Falls, Idaho. Shortly after, the family moved to Santa Monica, California where he grew up along with his brother Russell and sister Gelene.
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Jerry H. Mock
Oct 11, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” H. Mock, 76, of Twin Falls died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.
Jerry was born in Flint, Michigan to Harold and Bernice Cole. His father Harold passed away when Jerry was 6 years old. His mother moved with Jerry and his brother to Ventura, California. Bernice later met and married Delbert Mock. Delbert adopted both Jerry...
Lawrence "Larry" Lacey
Oct 7, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” L. Lacey, 90, of Buhl, Idaho passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at a care facility in, Buhl, Idaho.
Larry was born in Richford, New York, on April 27, 1933, the son of the late James and Bessie Barnes Lacey. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in...
David E. Rollins
Oct 2, 2023
David E. Rollins, 64, of Castleford and Sugar City, Idaho, passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Janet Glander Rollins and Ronald S. Rollins. He grew up in Pocatello and Castleford.
David was a kind man with a very adventurous spirit. He constantly sought new endeavors and ideas...
Judy Ann Elwell
Sep 25, 2023
Judith Ann Elwell (ne'e Halleran)March 4, 1946 - September 25, 2023
Judy passed peacefully from the arms of her family into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 25th, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1946 in Floral Park, Long Island, New York, to Marian and Charles Halleran.
Judy graduated from Wickenburg High School in...
Tammy L. Severa
Sep 23, 2023
BUHL – Tamera “Tammy” Lynn Severa, 66, of Buhl, passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Tammy was born Sept. 16, 1957, in Twin Falls to Margaret and the late Jim Givens, joining her older sister, Jody and later welcoming her younger sister, Jamie. Growing up, Tammy...
Ruth Lucille Leth
Sep 20, 2023
Ruth Lucille Leth passed away September 20, 2023, in Castro Valley, California, at the age of 100.
She was born to George C. and Anna K. Leth on April 18, 1923, on the family farm south of Buhl, Idaho. She graduated from Buhl High School, and went on to further her education at the College of Idaho, the University...
Spencer Scott Christensen
Sep 19, 2023
In loving memory of Spencer Scott Christensen, who passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 at the young age of 34. Spencer was born March 30, 1989, to parents Scott Christensen and Sophia Georgio. He was a beloved brother, son, grandson, fiancé and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and warm spirit.
Spencer lived a...
Velma Brawley Garrison
Sep 8, 2023
Velma Brawley Garrison
January 4, 1932 – September 8, 2023
Mom, Velma, was born January 4, 1932 in Rudd, Arkansas to Floyd and Ada Burks Brawley. She passed away September 8, 2023 at St. Luke’s hospital with family by her side.
Mom had an older brother, Dalton, and was joined by sister, Wilma, brothers Delton and Dennis (who passed...
Leo Lee Lortz Sr.
Sep 7, 2023
Leo Lee Lortz, 82, of Eden and formerly of Buhl passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Leo was born March 20, 1941 to Walter and Lucille Lortz in Sac City, Iowa. He graduated from Boone High School and attended barber college where he then worked with his father for several years. In the mid...
Noelia Arminda Ochoa
Sep 5, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Noelia Arminda Ochoa, a bright and beautiful soul who brought joy to the lives of all who knew her. Noelia was born on January 3, 2011, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and unexpectedly left this world on September 5, 2023, in Buhl, Idaho. She was just 12 years old.Noelia was a precious...
Bill S. Root
Sep 4, 2023
Bill Root passed away peacefully at his beloved Circle S West Ranch surrounded by family and his loyal dog, Maggie Pie. He chose to join his beloved wife, Suzanne, in heaven on her birthday as the best present ever. It was a beautiful end to a beautiful and unique love story.
Bill was born December 1, 1954, to proud parents,...
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