Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

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 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...

Oct 18, 2024

John William Bear was born in Glendale, California. Early years he enjoyed surfing and riding his motorcycle. He graduated from Arizona State University, and he worked at both Nelson Lumbar and general Building Supply until they closed. He was in administration and the Loyal order of the Moose and ended his working career doing scales and Gale Lim. 

Survived by his...

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...