Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 16, 2024

Merlin LaVoy Leavitt died August 15, 2024 at Bennett Hills in Gooding, Idaho. Born to Merlin and Hertha Leavitt, he was big brother to Ray Dean Leavitt, dec., Sue Gwin (Roy), Peggy Cavote (Steve), and Janna Lynn, dec. 

Merlin married Dawn, and they later divorced. Merlin then married Judy, and although they also divorced, they remained close friends. Merlin had three...

Aug 15, 2024

Larry Lee Culver, born December 31, 1946, in Yates Center, Kansas, passed away August 15, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the beloved son of Lawrence Clifton Culver and Murel Irene Shepard and the oldest of seven children. 

At the age of nine, Larry's family made a memorable journey, driving through winter weather to...

Aug 12, 2024

Margarita "Margie" Aguirre Chavez, 58, of Jerome passed August 12, 2024. 

Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, Thursday August 22, 2024 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Jerome.

Aug 9, 2024

Marian Ruth Walker Reid, age 92, died August 9, 2024, at Serenity Transitional Care Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 10, 1932, to Frank and Idella Walker of Jerome, Idaho. Mom was the baby of the family of four. After attending Lincoln Elementary and Jerome High School, she met a handsome young...

Aug 7, 2024

Robert William Walker, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, in Wendell, Idaho. Born on December 16, 1948, in Vernal, Utah, to Franklin Richardson and Helen Henderson Walker, Robert was the sixth of eight children, growing up alongside his twin brother, Richard, and their loving siblings, Gerald, Reese, Elaine, Patricia, and Rosemary. Later, their...

Aug 7, 2024

The Robin has flown. Mary was born April 22, 1926, in New York City, the daughter of William H Michaels and Ethel Apman Michaels. She was one of many Marys in the extended family, so naturally acquired a nickname, “Robin,” inspired by her red hair. 

She grew up in Pleasantville, New York, where she excelled at French, Latin, piano, Girl Scouting,...

Aug 4, 2024

Marijane Kober, aged 83, passed away in her family home on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by photos and memories of the loved ones she cherished. Born to Robert and Grace Hodge on February 3, 1941, and married to her sweetheart in 1964. 

Marijane was a pillar in her home wholly devoted to raising her children, loving her husband of 51...

Aug 1, 2024

Daniel Jay Orders, age 70, passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1, 2024 due to multiple complications after surgery. He will be greatly missed.

Dan was born on May 10, 1954 at The Dalles, Oregon. He was raised in American Falls, Idaho where he graduated from high school. He left the family farm to attend the Automotive Technician Program...

Jul 31, 2024

Jason Eugene Daniels passed away in Boise, Idaho, on August 1, 2024. Jason was born June 27, 1990, in Brawley, California to Michael and Terry Daniels. He attended Jerome School, CSI, and recently CWI, as he was working towards getting his HVAC license. While attending CWI, he was working for RM Industrial as an HVAC apprentice.

Jason married Tera Rockwell in...

Jul 31, 2024

Randall M. Rector departed this earthly world unexpectedly on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at his home in Jerome, Idaho. Randall was born to Duane "Max" and Lillian Rector on December 6, 1954 in Twin Falls, Idaho. 

As a child, Randall attended Clover Lutheran school and then graduated from Castleford High School. Later, he went on to college, and graduated from Lewis...

Jul 30, 2024

Yolanda Rangel-Mata, 38, of Jerome, passed away July 30, 2024.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Burial will conclude at the Jerome Cemetery.

Memories and condolences...

Jul 26, 2024

Dirk Clarkson passed away at home on July 26, 2024 at the age of 69.

Dirk was born in Jerome, Idaho on October 20, 1954 to Vern Clarkson and Sharon Paskett. He grew up in Logan, Utah and Jerome, Idaho. After graduating from Jerome High School, he dabbled in college and work opportunities until the collapse of the Teton Dam drew...

Jul 22, 2024

Bradford James Craig passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and inclusivity that touched countless lives.

Born in Salt Lake City on April 30, 1995, to Barrett and Rachel Craig, Bradford (Brad, as he liked to be called) exemplified from an early age a remarkable ability to connect deeply with others....

Jul 19, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Chojnacky, 83, of Jerome, Idaho passed away on July 19, 2024. Elizabeth had a beautiful life and amazing family. Her parents were Enos and Lois Andrews. Elizabeth was born on her mother’s birthday in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 21. Her family lived in Twin Falls until November of 1947 when they moved to a farm in Wendell,...

Jul 17, 2024

Jul 17, 2024

Frenda Salazar Campos, 51, of Wendell, Idaho passed away July 17, 2024 at her home. A viewing will be held at 12pm, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome. Graveside service will conclude at Wendell, Cemetery, Wendell.

Jul 16, 2024

Burletha Jean Price (Blair), sometimes called Jeanie, age 86 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Idaho. She was born in Oil Springs, Kentucky, the daughter of Burlie John and Mollie Love Blair (Witten) and Hazel Blair (Crace).

She grew up in Oil Springs, Kentucky, and attended the local school system with her 7 siblings....

Jul 13, 2024

Judy Maxine Stuhlberg Duncan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 13, 2024, at the age of 76.  

Judy was born in Wendell, Idaho on November 8, 1947, to Edward and Georgia Stuhlberg. She grew up on the family farm in Jerome, Idaho and graduated from Jerome High School....

Jul 11, 2024

Paula Woodland Peterson,87, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2024 at her home in Wendell. She was born November 6, 1936 in Pocatello, Idaho, the fourth child in a family of nine children. The family lived in Buhl, Eden and Richfield before settling in Wendell where Paula graduated from Wendell High in 1954. She then attended Ricks College and Twin Falls...