OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

John Joseph Hurley

John Joseph Hurley

Aug 27, 2023

 

John Joseph Hurley, 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, to John and Catherine Hurley. He was raised by his devoted grandparents, Gran and Tom.

John was a pillar of strength, intellect, and love for all who knew him. He was a...

Pamala Kay Cleer

Pamala Kay Cleer

Aug 25, 2023

 

  On Friday August 25,2023. Our beloved Pamala Cleer (Miller) passed away in her home after a brief battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones on her final journey of this life.   Pam was born to Joe and Norma Miller in Twin Falls, Idaho on January 25,1954.She was the oldest of five children. She attended Hollister...

Brooke Ann Kloer

Brooke Ann Kloer

Aug 24, 2023

  On August 24th, 2023, heaven gained another angel. Brooke Ann Kloer, 40, of Murtaugh, Idaho passed away peacefully at home with her beloved Jed and three loving daughters by her side.

Brooke was born on June 7th, 1983 to loving parents Pat and Kathy Jones in Twin Falls, Idaho. Big sister Brandy waited anxiously at home to welcome her...

Randall Leigh Lint

Randall Leigh Lint

Aug 21, 2023

 

RANDALL LEIGH LINT known to most as “Randy”, 64, passed peacefully on August 20, 2023 at Twin Falls Care Center due to an extended illness.  He was born May 27, 1959, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, the 4th son of Cpt Leigh Brinton Lint and Diana Lee (Torbett-Schroeder) Lint.

Randall graduated from Borah High School, Class of 1977.  Randall loved...

Bob Edward Nipper

Bob Edward Nipper

Aug 18, 2023

 

Bob Edward Nipper, a renowned chef and beloved family member, passed away on August 18, 2023, in his hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho. Born on September 3, 1982, in Ogden, Utah, Bob was a charismatic and talented individual whose vibrant personality touched the lives of many.

Bob's culinary journey began early in his life, driven by his passion for...

Brent Shawn Swafford

Brent Shawn Swafford

Aug 18, 2023

 

After a long and difficult struggle with cancer, Brent Shawn Swafford (“Shawn”) died Friday, August 18, 2023, with his wife and best friend Shannon by his side.

Shawn was born on February 4, 1969, to Duane K. and Janis Galene Swafford in Twin Falls, ID. In the early 1980s, the family moved to the Midwest to care for Shawn’s...

Jean Boyd

Jean Boyd

Aug 17, 2023

 

Jean V. Boyd “Jeanie” passed away August 17, 2023 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born March 9, 1941, Jean V. Root to DeHart Arthur Root and Velna J. (Shaw) Root, sister to Eddie in St. Helens, Oregon. She often described her childhood as a happy one.  Her parents worked hard to provide for their family and passed...

Shirley Mae Skidmore Jeffery

Shirley Mae Skidmore Jeffery

Aug 14, 2023

 

SHIRLEY MAE SKIDMORE JEFFERY, age 89, passed away peacefully into eternal joy and light, surrounded by family on August 14th, 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born to John Reed Skidmore and Edith Marie Veline Skidmore in Delta, Utah, on January 16, 1934, and grew up with brothers Charles, John, and Karl in Utah, Colorado, and California. Depression...

Donna Colleen Schutte

Donna Colleen Schutte

Aug 14, 2023

 

Donna Colleen (Rarick) Schutte left this earth on August 14, 2023. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 13, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Piner “Pete” and Dorothy Rarick. She was a great-granddaughter to local early pioneers Herman and Lucy Stricker. She said growing up spending Christmas at the at...

Kathryn Marie Leonard

Kathryn Marie Leonard

Aug 12, 2023

 

Kathryn Marie (Hergenreder) Leonard received her wings on August 12, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Kathy was born on June 23, 1950 to Herman and Martha (Weber) Hergenreder in Greely, Colorado. The family moved to Heyburn, Id. when she was 14 years old. Kathy grew up on her parents farm and graduated from Minidoka County High School....

Etta Roth

Etta Roth

Aug 9, 2023

 

Etta Mae (Harris) Roth, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 9,2023, due to Dementia/Alzheimer.

She was born November 19,1928 in Coffeeville, Kansas, to Alvin Neal Harris and Florence Rachel (Short) Harris and married Kenneth Benjamin Roth on January 1, 1948 at 15 minutes after midnight in Weiser, Idaho.

Mom loved to can produce in the summer and would...

Ruth Staley

Ruth Staley

Aug 4, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Ruth Stanger (Staley): A Life Full of Joy, Music, and Horses.

Verla Ruth Panting, a radiant soul born on August 18, 1934 in Afton, Wyoming, of parents Delbert Panting and Madge Butler, brought boundless joy and inspiration to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. With a heart as expansive as the Magic Valley itself,...

Gale Briggs

Gale Briggs

Aug 4, 2023

 

Gale Kent Briggs, an outgoing figure known for his generous spirit and funny nature, passed away on August 4, 2023. Throughout his life, Gale demonstrated a passion for family, law enforcement, and the great outdoors, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of everyone he encountered.

 

Born into the loving family of Wayne and Nina Briggs, Gale pursued...

Owen Dale Bennett

Owen Dale Bennett

Jul 30, 2023

 

 

 

Our beloved father, brother, uncle and friend to many, Owen Dale Bennett, excitedly, we are sure, joined his Father in Heaven on July 30, 2023.  We are also sure that his beloved wife, JoAnn, met him at the gates with open arms.

 

Owen was born October 14, 1938 in Filer, Idaho to his parents Martha and...

Donald Lamar Anderson

Donald Lamar Anderson

Jul 26, 2023

 

Donald Lamar Anderson gained his angel wings on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  He was born on June 26, 1950 to Lamar and Virginia Anderson in Twin Falls, Idaho

Don married Gayle Turner in 1970 and was blessed with two children Kim and Kenny Anderson.  Later he met the love of his life, Diana Ruhter Ihler.  They married on May...

Arthur Richard Reinstein

Arthur Richard Reinstein

Jul 24, 2023

 

Arthur R Reinstein, Jr. (Rick) peacefully passed away on Monday July 24, 2023.  Suffering from Leukemia many, many long years and now he rests and he will suffer no more.

Words cannot be penned by how much he will be missed.  But God prepared me for this sorrow, for he said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” ...

Derek Chambers

Derek Chambers

Jul 22, 2023

 

Derek Zane Chambers, 41 years old, passed away unexpectedly from an automobile accident on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Derek grew up in Kankakee Illinois with his younger brother David “Jason” Chambers. His mother Starla says Derek was a beautiful baby and when she heard baby Derek cry he sounded like a beautiful baby lamb.

Derek met Kara O’Dell shortly...

Edith F. Kay Wolf

Edith F. Kay Wolf

Jul 19, 2023

 

Edith was born in the back hills of Arkansas on May 10, 1922, oldest of five siblings. Her parents were Roscoe and Mary Hensley.

Mom was a hard-worker, picking cotton in Arizona, sorting and cutting spuds, picking beans in Bean Growers Warehouse, or hoeing beans in a hot field. She eventually bought her own spud cutting tables.

Mom loved...

Doreen Welch

Doreen Welch

Jul 16, 2023

 

Doreen Welch was born on 11/08/41 and passed away 7/16/23. Doreen loved the Lord with all her heart and is now joined with Him in her heavenly home. She lived her life with the same admiration and love she had for the Lord, and she instilled those values in her children and grandchildren. She loved her life and her...

William "Bill" Johnson

William "Bill" Johnson

Jul 16, 2023

 

 

William (Bill) Johnson

HANSEN—William (Bill) Johnson passed away Sunday July 16th, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. 

Bill was born on July 19th, 1942 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Howard and Alma Johnson. In the winter of 1949, the family moved to Eden, Idaho where Bill grew up and went to school.  He graduated from Valley High School...

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