OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Thomas Roger Burnikel

Thomas Roger Burnikel

Jan 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father Tomas Roger Burnikel. He was surrounded by family during his passing on Jan 30, 2024, in Twin Falls Idaho. Tom was born on April 17, 1944, to Pete and Gerry Burnikel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Tom graduated from South High School in 1962. Following high school, Tom joined...

Diana C. Thomason

Diana C. Thomason

Jan 19, 2024

The world lost a beloved person, Diana C. Thomason, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on January 19, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho.   

Diana was born on March 28, 1946, to Keith R. Carlson and Lila J. Carlson in Babbitt, Nevada.  They soon moved to Reno, Nevada where Diana graduated from Reno High School in 1964.  Diana met,...

Mary E Nauman

Mary E Nauman

Apr 13, 2024

On April 13th the world lost a very kind and caring person, and heaven gained a special angel!

Mary was born October 15, 1937, at home on a farm south of Kimberly, to Charles and Effie Conway. She was raised in rural Hansen and in Twin Falls.

She married Roy Jacobs in 1954, to this marriage there were three children born, Denise,...

Dallin Blake Bennett

Dallin Blake Bennett

Apr 10, 2024

Dallin Blake Bennett, 62, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Blake had suffered a number of physical ailments the past few years but endured them with patience and hope. 

Blake was born August 8, 1961 in Logan, Utah to Linden Ross and Joan Woodward Bennett. He spent most of his youth in Michigan, moving to Utah in 1976....

Janice C. Crowley

Janice C. Crowley

Apr 4, 2024

On April 4, 2024, Our Angel, Janice Crowley was called home to join the Lord. She was born to Jack and Gertie Christiansen in Nebraska City, Nebraska on October 18, 1941. Janice was lovingly referred to as mother (mom) by her surviving children Herb(Jackie), Tereasa (Robert), and Stan(Mary). Janice married Lonnie Crowley on March 31, 1957. This union produced five...

Jim Lee Knight

Jim Lee Knight

Apr 2, 2024

Jim L. Knight, age 84, passed away April 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec 5, 1939 in Carthage, Missouri to Evan and Lorene Knight. He grew up in Shoshone, Idaho where he met the love of his life, Carlene Modlin. They were married in September 1958 and had three children, Arlen, Jeff and Janine. Jim...

John Rauma

John Rauma

Apr 1, 2024

John Edward Rauma left this earthly home to go back and live with Heavenly Father on April 1, 2024. He struggled the past 10 years with nerve pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis that made walking difficult, but he didn’t ever give up….he just got new scooters that he terrified those around him with!!  He passed away after a short illness and...

Kevin J. Owings

Kevin J. Owings

Mar 31, 2024

Kevin Owings’ (62) last day on earth was ideal as he spent Easter Sunday with his family. He fixed them one of his trademark meals and then sat in his chair and listened to their happy laughter as they all played games. When the family left, he and Sherry were looking at pictures of a motor home he was hoping...

Vickie Quinley

Vickie Quinley

Mar 28, 2024

Vickie Turner Quinley, 68, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home after a seventeen year battle with cancer. Vickie spent her final evenings listening to music, talking and laughing with her husband and childhood best friend. She said goodbye to a continuous stream of friends and family as she transitioned into, as she would put it, her...

Lewis Sanford Matlock

Lewis Sanford Matlock

Mar 27, 2024

Lewis Sanford Matlock, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on February 13,1938, in Hood River, Oregon to Clarence Sanford and Dorthy M. Behr Matlock.Lewie was the oldest of three children, Cecil (Mary) Matlock of Declo, Idaho and Chester “Chet” Matlock of Corvallis, Oregon that preceded...

Mildred Maxine Ewing

Mildred Maxine Ewing

Mar 27, 2024

"Milly" Mildred Maxine Ewing went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 with some of her immediate family by her bedside. She was born on May 6th, 1931 to John and Victoria Winkle in Filer, Id. Milly attended school, and graduated from, Filer, Id. She met Charles "Gaylord" Ewing at a Christmas dance while he...

James Merle Osborn

James Merle Osborn

Mar 22, 2024

James Merle Osborn, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away March 22, 2024. Born to Elton & Josephine Osborn. He is survived by his wife Earnestine, daughters Juanita (Brad) and Christine (John), and grandchildren Jonathan and Jacqueline. 

 He was well known as “the piano tuner”, servicing the southern Idaho and northern Nevada area for 50 years as a professional piano technician,...

John W Sparks

John W Sparks

Mar 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the unexpected death of our father,  John Wesley Sparks, who passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday March 19, 2024, at the age of 80. He left behind a brother, Dick Sparks, five children, John Earl Sparks, Tina Richards, Teresa Sparks, Mike Sparks, Celith (Rae) Sparks. He...

Derrick Brown Furukawa

Derrick Brown Furukawa

Mar 15, 2024

Derrick Brown Furukawa 44, son of Ray C. and Shelly J. Furukawa passed away March 15, 2024 in Twin Falls, ID. Derrick was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on November 27, 1979. He is survived by his Children Austin, Kaitlyn (Ignacio) and Bradley Furukawa, Grandchildren Sevyn and Rosalie Goodlett, Parents Ray and Shelly, Siblings Nicole (Shawn) Sharp and Nathan Furukawa.

Derrick...

James P. DeAngelis

James P. DeAngelis

Mar 10, 2024

 Jim was born on September 20, 1942 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to, James (Red) De Angelis and Helen Dow. He was the oldest sibling to, Bonnie Stormont, of Sacramento, Michael De Angelis, (Leda) of Sacramento, Rodney De Angelis (deceased), Jenelle Youngblood, (Steve) of Eugene Oregon, Denise Youngblood (deceased) and Kevin Youngblood (deceased).  

Jim moved with his family to Ione, California in...

Rebecca A. Green

Rebecca A. Green

Mar 10, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Arbogast Green was born to Sandi and Gerry Arbogast in Burley, Idaho, on August 26, 1972.  She joined big sister Nikki, and together they had a truly wonderful childhood – playing with the neighbor kids until it got dark in the summer, ice skating on a nearby pond, and lots and lots of pets.  Becky loved to go...

Karlene Rae Adams

Karlene Rae Adams

Mar 8, 2024

A Journey and tribute to a best friend…Karlene Rae “Caton” Adams from Barbara Williamson

 

As I sit and ponder my best friend Karlene, it makes me sad at the loss, but also grateful for the journey and our relationship.

 

Karlene Rae “Caton” Adams passed away March 8, 2024 early in the morning at Bridgeview Estates Care Center, Twin Falls Idaho; where she...

Jon Douglas Brown

Jon Douglas Brown

Mar 4, 2024

Jon Douglas Brown of Twin Falls, 75, passed away March 4, 2024 at St. Luke's hospital after a long battle with cancer.

Doug was born in Twin Falls, Idaho April 19, 1948 to Roger and Vi Brown of Wendell, Idaho. After graduating from Wendell High School, Doug immediately enlisted in the United States Army and did a tour in Vietnam. After...

LaVonna Marie Reitz

LaVonna Marie Reitz

Mar 2, 2024

LaVonna Marie Reitz, was born on November 25, 1930, in Battle Creek, Iowa, to Marvin and Lucille Krayenhagen. She peacefully passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 93, in Twin Falls, Idaho. LaVonna was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Louis Reitz, and her son Larry Reitz.

LaVonna will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered...

Robert Gene Chalfant

Robert Gene Chalfant

Feb 28, 2024

Robert Gene Chalfant was called to his eternal home on February 28, 2024. He suffered from kidney disease. Robert was born to Frank Chalfant and Helen Omler Chalfant on December 25, 1935 at Summerset, PA. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the service on February 9, 1953 as a paratrooper for the 11th Airborne Division in Fort Campbell,...

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