Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Dec 19, 2024

Karen Jean Thompson 51, passed away on December 19, 2024. Karen was preceded by her father Stevel L Westover and is survived by her husband Matthew William Thompson and five children and two grandchildren, Caleb Thompson married to Bailey Rigel with two sons Greyson and Clay, Gabrielle married to Mitchell Ward, Laurel married to Jason Frost, Clara, and Heath. She...

Dec 16, 2024

Brian "Jay" Phelps was born on July 7, 1959 in Muscatine, Iowa to Stanley G. Phelps and Lorraine E. Garvin.  Enough hair the he was often mistaken for "a girl".  A man full of life, interests and hobbies. He made many friends thru playing softball, bowling and billards.  He worked hard raising six children, Brian Brooks, Christa Brooks, Jay Levi...

Dec 14, 2024

On December 14th, 2024 Jamie Stone, after an extended battle with cancer has eloped with Jesus to her final home. Her celebration will be December 21st at 3Pm at Full Life Family Church. Attendees are asked to come casual dressed and bring a dish for her celebration dinner. Jamie would love you to wear anything green or a F.R.I.E.N.D.S tv...

Dec 12, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Gloria’s life was a testament to her faith and dedication to others. Her passion for genealogy reflected her deep appreciation for the uniqueness of every individual and the special qualities each person possesses. As a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gloria’s actions spoke louder than words. She opened her home, heart, and mind to...

Dec 5, 2024

Murlene Pruett, 85, departed this Earth in the afternoon of December 5, 2024. She loved life, camping with family and friends, riding motorcycles in her younger years in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, and yes, her hair and makeup were always done before a dusty bike riding day. 

She picked up a love for golf – playing on a golf league...

Nov 29, 2024

Ruby Jean Norman, 98, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully November 29th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Cedar Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Louis and Edith Eslinger. She and her family moved to Twin Falls when she was three. She and her seven brothers and sisters attended the historic Union School and helped their father on...

Nov 28, 2024

Barbara Jo Cole was born in St. Louis Mo. June 13, 1939 to Herman and Laura hail. Relocated with her parents to Los Angeles as a child. Graduated from Verdugo high school, Tujunga, CA.

She met Ronald Cole and married in October 1957. They had 2 children, Pamela in 1958 and Ron in 1961. They moved from the LA area to...

Nov 26, 2024

Dianne Doris Friesen 84 passed away Tuesday 11/26/2024 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls ID. Dianne was born on November 13 1940 to Theadore Pfeifle and Esther Pfeifle. Dianne married her school sweetheart Mike Friesen on October 11 1958. 

Dianne worked at Professional Pharmacy and Smiths Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech.

Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family outdoors camping, water skiing...

Nov 26, 2024

Melva May (Messley) Johnson May 9, 1924 - November 26, 2024

 Melva Johnson, 100, of Hansen, ID., passed away early Tuesday morning on November 26, 2024 at River Rock Assisted Living in Buhl, ID., with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, daughter, Joy Youree, 2 sisters, Nadine(Earl) Woodruff and Lorna(Vernon) Strolberg, 2 brothers, Linton(Jewel)...

Nov 24, 2024

Lucile Simmers, 102, of Twin Falls, Idaho died Sunday November 24, 2024 at Canyons Retirement Home in Twin Falls.

Lucile was born December 5th 1921, in Hibbard, ID the daughter of William I. and Reba Ricks Widdison. She was the oldest of ten children. 

Mom grew up working on a 32-acre truck garden farm and cooking for the hired hands. She attended...

Nov 23, 2024

Karen Sue Bostron Dickman 

78 year old Karen Sue Dickman has joined Our Father In Heaven on November 23, 2024. 

Born August 20, 1946 in Alliance, Nebraska to Reinholdt and Eletha Fanning Bostron, she was the oldest and only daughter of 4. At the age of 9, in 1955 the family moved to Boise, Idaho where they would reside shortly before moving...

Nov 14, 2024

Sharon Andersen, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14th.

Sharon was born in Ord, Nebraska on July 10,1935 to Victor and Frieda Siler McBeth. She became a resident of Twin Falls after moving here with her family in 1940. She married Erik Andersen in 1962, was a devoted mother to her two children, and grandmother to many dogs....

Nov 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Edwin Palmer announce his passing on November 12th, 2024, at the age of 85 in Twin Falls, Idaho. John was born on August 30th, 1939, in Fairplay, Colorado to the late Jeremiah “Jerry” and Pauline (Root) Palmer. He will be dearly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 62...

Nov 9, 2024

Rachel Leah Dalesandro, 42, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 9, 2024 after tirelessly battling an illness. Born on February 1, 1982 to John and Becky Spafford and spent her early years in Pocatello, Idaho. Then moved in 1988 to Twin Falls, Idaho and attended Perrine Elementary, Robert Stuart Jr High and Twin Falls High School before advancing...

Nov 4, 2024

Gayle Marie Jacobsen (Hill), age 67, entered eternal rest on November 4, 2024, surrounded by her close loved ones. Born on September 13, 1957, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Gayle came into the world alongside her twin sister, Niki Hranac (Hill), as daughters to Connie and Robert Hill. Gayle was a gentle, generous soul with a deep love for Jesus, always...

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...