Obituaries
Bernard "BJ" Wetzstein
Aug 31, 2022
Bernard Joseph Wetzstein, 94, of Buhl passed away August 31, 2022 at his home in Buhl, surrounded by family. Bernard was also known as “Bernie” or “BJ” to many. He was born the oldest of 10 children to Ben and Cecilia Gietzen Wetzstein in Glen Ullin, North Dakota on May 9, 1928. His birthright became an important factor as he...
Colleen Rimer
Aug 21, 2022
Las Vegas- Colleen Mary Nield Rimer, 54 of Las Vegas formerly of Buhl, Idaho, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held at 1:00p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at West End Cemetery, 1547 East 4150 North, Buhl, Idaho. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Colleen's memorial webpage at www.farmerfunerachapel.com.
Richard "Gene" Anthis
Aug 16, 2022
Buhl-Richard "Gene" Anthis, 96, of Buhl, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his residence. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Snake River Canyon National Cemetery, 1585 East 4150 North Buhl, Idaho 83316. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Gene's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
Linda Vail
Aug 10, 2022
Linda passed away at her home in Buhl, Idaho, Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
Linda was a very caring and loving person, always there if you needed her and wanting the best for others. She remembered every name, birthday, anniversary and holiday. Linda was an avid reader, loved to do cross-stich and other crafts. She loved to travel, especially on cruises...
Johanna Warnock
Aug 5, 2022
Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Johanna “Jody” Ormsbee Warnock, 94, said “Vaya Con Dios” to this earthly existence in the twilight hours of August 5, 2022. I'm sure she was welcomed by the beautiful melodious harmony of her sisters and mother! Soon to follow that exuberant welcoming we can imagine her and our dad dancing away to the music...
Blanca Villaro
Aug 5, 2022
Blanca Estella Villaro, 72, born March 17, 1950, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 5, 2022. Blanca was born in the town of Cloete, Coahuila, Mexico to Juan R. and Maria S. Cindo.
As an immigrant, Blanca made her way to Buhl, Idaho where she worked at Green Giant then eventually taking a position...
Maxine Wagner
Aug 4, 2022
Maxine Marie Wagner, 94, passed away peacefully on the family farm, Thursday, August 4, 2022. Maxine was born in Ord, Nebraska to George and Alice Wachtrle on May 16, 1928.
In 1935, the family moved to Buhl with the Charles Dana family and settled in the Deep Creek area, later moving to Castleford. Maxine graduated from high school in Castleford...
Leora Douglas
Aug 3, 2022
Buhl- Leora Sophronia Douglas, 89, of Buhl, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home. A viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Farmer Funeral Chapel, 130 9th Ave. North, Buhl. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the West End Cemetery, 1574 East...
Thelma Conner
Aug 1, 2022
Thelma Mae Conner passed away August 3, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Thelma was born March 1, 1930 to her parents Homer and Goldie Martin, in Gooding, Idaho. Thelma married John A. Conner in 1947. Thelma and John welcomed their first child, Karen in 1948 and over the next few years they grew their family with the addition of...
Ronald "Ron" Felix
Jul 29, 2022
Ronald Charlie Felix, 72, passed away July 29, 2022 in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Enderby, British Columbia, Canada to Frederick Isaac Charlie and Marjorie Dennis.
As a young child, Ron moved from Canada to Redmond, Washington to live with his mother and stepfather on a small farm. Ron is the eldest child...
Kenneth Fawcett
Jul 26, 2022
Life-long Buhl resident, Kenneth Fawcett, 96, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Kenneth was born July 13, 1926, the youngest of nine children in Melon Valley, to Amos and Ellen Fawcett.
Kenneth attended the Riverton School, then worked on the family watermelon farm and herded cattle until he enlisted in the Army in 1946. He did his basic...
Beverly Mudd
Jul 25, 2022
Beverly June Mudd, 84, of Buhl, Idaho passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022 at her residence with family by her side. June was born at home in Bayfield, Colorado to Lawrence and Dorothy Hoskins on July 5, 1938.
June’s youngest years were spent in Perryton, Texas but later she moved with her mother and siblings to Paramount, California during...
Amanda Howes
Jul 23, 2022
Amanda Francis Howes, 39, of Boise, Idaho passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on May 22, 1983.
Amanda attended Wendell and Buhl Schools. In high school, she excelled in Track and Volleyball, and was president of her senior class. Amanda later graduated from the University of Idaho with...
Brendan Koehn
Jul 22, 2022
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our precious son, Brendan Lain Everett Jack Koehn, 20, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on July 22, 2022. He entered this earth as he left it, way too soon.
Brendan was born to Brandon Koehn and Lacey Frey Coelho on March 13, 2002, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley...
James "Jim" Stewart
Jul 19, 2022
If the sign of a life well lived is the love and adoration of his friends and family, then Jim Stewart was indeed a successful man. In the early morning hours of July 19, 2022, surrounded by his family, Jim left this world and rode out for his next big adventure.
Born to Frank and Betty Eastman Stewart on April...
Dorothy Grubbs Painter Newkirk
Jul 16, 2022
Dorothy Eleanor Binder Grubbs Painter Newkirk, 91, of Gresham, Oregon passed away July 16, 2022 at a local care facility in Gresham, Ore.
Dorothy was born near Gooding, Idaho on June 6, 1931 when the family was living on Shoestring road.
She graduated from Buhl High School in 1949. Dorothy moved often during her life and worked at a variety...
Richard Rhodes-Marshall
Jul 15, 2022
Buhl- Richard Lee Rhodes-Marshall, 34, of Buhl, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an automobile accident in Power County. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the First Christian Chruch, 279 East Ave B., Jerome. Memories and condolence may be shared with the family on Richard's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
Raymond "R.J." McNabb Jr.
Jul 14, 2022
Raymond Reed McNabb Jr. was born March 12, 1961, and passed away July 14, 2022 at his home in Buhl, Idaho. Ray, or “R.J.” as his closest friends and family knew him, was born in Wolf Point, Montana to Raymond and Alfreida McNabb. He was raised on a family farm south of Wolf Point until the family moved into town....
Joseph "Joey" Bokma
Jul 13, 2022
Joseph “Joey” Daniel Bokma, 51, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2022 due to a tragic farm accident. Joey was born to Harry and Flora Bokma in Upland, California, on September 19, 1970.
He spent the first four years of his life in Chino, California, where he developed an extra special relationship with his grandfather “Opa” Daniel Weeda. Opa and...
Cynthia Pauline "Polly" Parker
Jul 8, 2022
On July 8, 2022, Cynthia Pauline “Polly” Parker, our loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 96. She was born March 31, 1926, to Mary Viola Nearhoof and Harry Reese in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was the oldest of five children. Polly enjoyed many joyful years growing up on the farm and often told stories about hijinks...
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