Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Oct 31, 2024

Norman Fred Yost, age 80, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after fighting cancer and heart disease. Norm was born January 6, 1944 in Santa Cruz, California to Date Ellwood Yost and Afton Gibson Yost. He was their first child.Norman grew up in Bancroft, Idaho working on the family farm. In high school he played football and was on...

Oct 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Velma Jean Armstrong 10/31/2024 at St Lukes Magic Valley Hospital at the age of eighty-one. By her side was Husband Raymond Armstrong, Daughter Peggie Wade and Grandson Paul Worsham. Velma was born on June 25th, 1943, to Charles and Carrie Hathaway in Paul, Idaho. Velma met the love of...

Oct 29, 2024

Faye Dean Matlock passed away peacefully after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer on October 29, 2024. She was born at home in Richfield, Idaho, on March 29, 1942, the fourth of five children. She spoke fondly of her growing up years, telling stories of riding to school in a horse-drawn sleigh with foot heaters and lap blankets when...

Oct 22, 2024

Georgia Heiner Stenberg Knight, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, after a struggle with cancer. Georgia was born on May 11, 1938, to Milo D Heiner and Lucille Crompton. Georgia was their first child.

 

At age five, the family moved to Morgan, Utah, where Georgia attended school. While attending Morgan High School, she played the clarinet in the...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Daniel Dean Homolka passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at the age of 66. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska, on February 21, 1958. Daniel's life was marked by a deep love for his family, an unwavering commitment to hard work, and an enduring passion for helping others.

Daniel was the cherished son of Rudolph Joseph Homolka...

Oct 14, 2024

William Dale Fien August 1, 1945 - October 14, 2024  William “Bill” Dale Fien loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus with family by his side on October 14, 2024 at the age of 79.  Bill was born to Abe and Anne Fien on August 1, 1945 in Artesia, California. He...

Oct 7, 2024

Shirley Ann Wetzstein, 91 passed on to see her Lord on Monday October 7, 2024 at The Canyons Retirement Community. She was born in Buhl, Idaho on August 1, 1933 to Thurston Pence and Dorothy Iden Pence. She attended school and graduated with the class of 1952. That same year she married her sweetheart Bill Wetzstein. Together they had 4...

Oct 6, 2024

Gary Keith Bohrn, 77 of Hansen, ID passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at home.

Gary was born on August 7, 1947, in Marysville, CA, one of five sons born to Woodrow and Ruby (Summers) Bohrn. Gary’s family moved to Twin Falls, ID in 1963 during his Jr. year of high school, and he graduated from Twin Falls Highschool in...

Oct 1, 2024

Randolph Lucas Watson, fondly known as Randy, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on February 21, 1942, in Houston, Texas, Randy lived a life marked by his vibrant personality and a passion for connecting with others.

Randy dedicated a significant part of his professional life...

Sep 28, 2024

Jacob Scott Hankel passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Twin Falls, ID at the age of 46.

Scott was born July 18, 1978 in Rupert, ID to John William Hankel and Florence Helen Parton. Scott grew up in Rupert, ID, Forrest Grove, OR, Snowville, UT and finally the Magic Valley area. Scot was a master of all things work...

Sep 26, 2024

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Duane Howe left this earth to take up residence in Heaven with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If you knew Duane, you also knew he shared his love for Jesus to almost everyone he met. What a welcoming there must have been that evening. You see, Duane and Nadine spent 48 years in Brazil...

Sep 22, 2024

Roy Junior Brown, 85, of Twin Falls, passed away at St. Luke's Magic Valley on September 23, 2024, with his wife, Wilma and daughter, Grace at his side. Roy was born on July 11, 1939, in Dexter, Missouri to Vador and Hattie Brown. Roy and his older brother Don, spent most of their childhood playing on Hattie's father farm.

For a...

Sep 22, 2024

George Harvey Paxton left us to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday September 22nd. George was born April 15, 1928, to John Paxton and Mildred Canfield Paxton. Where he joined his older brother Lawerence and later his younger sister Marjorie. He was baptized at Immanual Lutheran Church and later confirmed where Dad was a lifelong member. Dad attended Park...

Sep 21, 2024

Martha Christine Kreps, 89, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Born on March 27, 1935, Martha was a woman of deep compassion and a devout follower of God.

Martha’s life was marked by her unwavering faith, which she practiced at Oxnard Foursquare, Ventura Assembly of God, and Twin Falls, Idaho Assemblies of God. Her dedication to her...

Sep 16, 2024

Vera A. Heyer, 96, of Boise went to be with Jesus her Savior on Monday, September 16, 2024.

She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 4, 1928 to George M. Anthis and Mattie Inez (LaHue) Anthis. She grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls where she lived nearly all of her life until moving to Boise in 2015...

Sep 10, 2024

Roger Williams passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 at the age of 70. Born in Louisiana and raised in Washington and Idaho, Roger was deeply connected to the land he called home. He had a quiet love for books and the outdoors, finding peace in the desert, mountains, rivers, and forests that surrounded him throughout his life. 

While Roger was...

Sep 8, 2024

Richard Edward Hoyer, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2024.

Dick was born April 16th, 1938, in Reedsville, Pennsylvania, the third child to Jule and Betty Greenawalt Hoyer. His early years were spent there with his siblings Ray, Pat, Jo, and Jon. As a family, they moved to Ohio when Dick was nine. He enjoyed woodworking in...

Sep 8, 2024

Laney Rae Morgan, 16, passed away September 8, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Laney was born on January 19, 2008, to Jeff and Carrie Morgan in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Laney hit the ground running as soon as she was born, trying to keep up with her big sister, Greta. She loved her big sister and strived to...

Sep 7, 2024

Stephanie Jacobson, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Stephanie was born in Topeka, KS on April 1, 1958 to Jack Hoekstra and Carol Good. She was one of five children. Stephanie moved to Jerome Idaho in the winter of 1962. Where she would later meet the love of her life Randy...