OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Codie Melugin

Codie Melugin

Feb 9, 2024

Codie Elizabeth Melugin left this earth on February 9th, 2024.  Heaven gained a true angel from earth that evening. 

Codie was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on April 27th, 1971 to Verla K. (Bailey/Martin) Rice and Boyd Landrum. When Verla married Bill Rice, Bill became her on scene Dad and did a lot to help raise her. She considered him to be...

Terrily Christine Brutke

Terrily Christine Brutke

Feb 7, 2024

Terrily Christine Brutke died February 07, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born the second of five children to Robert A. Brutke and Naomi (Casteel) Brutke on August 04, 1942 in Amity, Oregon and resided there until the age of seven.

In 1949, she moved with her parents to Greenwood, Idaho. Her father was one of two winners from Oregon...

Rikki Smith

Rikki Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Rikki Deen Smith, 44, of Twin Falls, passed away into the arms of her Savior on February 3, 2024. Born Rikki Adams on September 15, 1979, in Fort Belknap, Montana, her beautiful smile lit up a room wherever she went. As a 1998 graduate from Burley High School, her extended education ranged from classrooms in Montana, Western Australia, California, and...

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...

Ron Shockley

Ron Shockley

Jan 30, 2024

He played football for Babe Cassia and boxed for Dubby Holt at Idaho State University.  In 1960, he was one of the best amateur boxers in America, losing the Olympic Trials Finals against Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure (who later won the gold medal at the Rome Olympics as a light middleweight – 156 lbs).   Some may not remember that Idaho...

Doris Nadine Hall

Doris Nadine Hall

Jan 29, 2024

Doris Nadine Hall—a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother passed into Heaven on Monday, January 29, 2024 in her independent-living apartment at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Doris Nadine (Pendland) Hall, was born on August 28, 1929, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Samuel “Clayton” and Ruby Pendland. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Kansas until...

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,...

Allen Bailey

Allen Bailey

Jan 15, 2024

Allen got his angel wings Jan. 15, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. He was born to Nina Brander and Hal Lundin on Nov. 13, 1970, at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. Allen was the oldest of five children, with three brothers and one sister later to join the family.

Allen enjoyed going fishing with his...

Josephine "Jo" Ellen Montelli

Josephine "Jo" Ellen Montelli

Jan 14, 2024

Josephine Ellen (Bruni) Montelli died peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2024.  She was born June 29, 1923, in St. Helena, California.  She was 100 years old.  Josephine who preferred to be called “Jo” had seven sisters and two brothers.  Her parents (Sabina and Ettore Bruni) were born in Italy and arrived in Ellis Island in 1896.  They moved...

Judy Marie Seagraves

Judy Marie Seagraves

Jan 9, 2024

 

Judy Seagraves passed away peacefully with her husband Jack by her side on Tuesday, January 9th at Grace Memory Care in Twin Falls after a long hard-fought battle against the ravages caused by Parkinsons Disease.  She was 81.

Judy was born January 26, 1942, in Twin Falls to Hollis and Dorthea Walker.  After graduating from Twin Falls High School,...

Tonya Laree Skeen

Tonya Laree Skeen

Jan 3, 2024

 

Tonya Laree Skeen, 50, of Paul, Idaho passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 3, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer.

Tonya was born on August 10, 1973, in Paul, Idaho to Orley and Patricia Skeen. She was the youngest of thirteen children.

Tonya attended Paul Elementary, West Minico Jr. High and Minico High School, graduating in...

Marilyn June Donnelley

Marilyn June Donnelley

Jan 2, 2024

 

Marilyn June Donnelley passed away peacefully January 2, 2024 surrounded by her family.  

Marilyn was born on August 28,1937 in Spokane, WA to Bert and Millie Harden. She had one older brother Dick Harden. She grew up in Spokane Valley and graduated from West Valley High School in 1955 where she was a cheerleader and class officer. 

In the...

Lynn Phillips Tanner

Lynn Phillips Tanner

Jan 2, 2024

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lynn Tanner.

He was the beloved husband of Sherie Nelson-Tanner of Twin Falls, father of Matthew Tanner, Salem Oregon, Rebecca Tanner, Gainesville, Florida, and Mark Tanner, Hansen Idaho.

Lynn was grandfather to Micah, Cameron, Alena, Drake, and Maverick Tanner.

Lynn was a quiet, reflective and hard-working man. He...

Lawrence Oscar Schwarz

Lawrence Oscar Schwarz

Jan 1, 2024

 

In His wisdom and mercy, God called Larry Schwarz home to himself on January 1, 2024 at the age of 91.  Lawrence Oscar Schwarz was born in Eden, Idaho on June 26, 1932 to TJ (Ted) and Alma Schwarz and grew up on the family farm, one of 7 siblings surrounded by multiple aunts, uncles and cousins. He was...

Margie Lou Crossley

Margie Lou Crossley

Dec 30, 2023

 

Behind all your stories is always your Mother's story, because her's is where yours begins."

--Mitch Albom

Margie Lou was born on August 10, 1926 in Mullen, Nebraska to James Glenburn 'Glen' Hodges and Ina Myrtle Johnston Hodges. She was the youngest of four daughters.  Her love for animals began early with her faithful companion Lobo her Aunt and...

Loland Shane Klundt

Loland Shane Klundt

Dec 30, 2023

 

L. Shane Klundt of Hagerman, ID passed away in the early hours of December 30th holding the hand of his one and only true love, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Shane was born in the early hours of December 26th, 1956, to Flame and George Klundt.  He was raised in Twin Falls attending Lincoln Elementary where...

Arthur Ray Drennan

Arthur Ray Drennan

Dec 29, 2023

Arthur Ray Drennan, lovingly known as Ray, passed away on December 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Ray led a remarkable life filled with meaningful experiences and touched the hearts of countless individuals along the way.Born on April 13, 1939, in Franklin County, Illinois, Ray's journey was marked by...

Valerie Jean Kinsey

Valerie Jean Kinsey

Dec 29, 2023

 

Valerie was born July 4th 1952 and passed away December 29th 2023.

Val grew up on her family ranch in Kimberly Idaho where she spent her days riding horses, doing cattle work and looking for family artifacts. She is survived by her mother Wilmoth Kinsey, her children Philine Kinsey(SP), Lindsey Owings, and Justin Trudeau ( Kailey)her grandchildren Hazen, Bentley,...

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