Obituaries

Donald Ray Gassert

Donald Ray Gassert

Nov 10, 2023

 

Donald Gassert of Jerome passed away November 10, 2023. Don was born August 27, 1931 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Alexander and Emilia Gassert. He married Shirley Yoder and together they raised four children.

During his younger years, his focus was working hard and taking care of his family. Fishing, hunting, repairing and selling lawn mowers filled his retirement...

Alvin Lee Taylor

Alvin Lee Taylor

Nov 9, 2023

 

Alvin Lee Taylor aka Squeak, 93, of Jerome, Idaho passed away peacefully in his home November 9, 2023. Alvin was born October 1, 1930 at his home in Jasper, Arkansas to Ewin and Zora Taylor. He grew up on a farm just outside of Jasper on the Buffalo River. When he was 16 years old, they moved to Oklahoma...

Diana Louise McFadden

Diana Louise McFadden

Nov 9, 2023

 

Our loving mother and grandmother, Diana “Louise” (Lindsey) McFadden, age 80, formerly of Jerome, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father while in her home on November 9, 2023 in Middleton, Idaho. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed due to health complications.

Louise was born on May 6, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Herald...

Ruth Ann Walters

Ruth Ann Walters

Nov 8, 2023

Ruth Ann Hurst Walters passed away at the age of 82 on November 8, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Ruth was born March 28, 1941, to Darold Alva and Agnes Ann Steidley Hurst in Nyssa, OR. After her dad was killed during World War II, she and her mother lived in Nebraska before settling in Idaho. Ruth lived...

Teresa Gonsalves Toste

Teresa Gonsalves Toste

Nov 5, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 at the age of 92 in Jerome, Idaho. Teresa was born in Terceira, Azores in 1931.

At the young age of 16 she married the love of her life, Frank B. Toste, and she pursued her new life in the United States. She was a very...

David & Linda Kehrer

David & Linda Kehrer

Oct 29, 2023

 

David Martin Kehrer was born November 9, 1940 to Robert and Roberta Kehrer in Wendell, Idaho. Linda Riddle Kehrer was born August 15, 1944 to Leonard and Rose Lee Riddle in Wendell, Idaho.

After high school, the two married on January 12, 1961. They shared their lives, and they shared their peaceful passing on October 29, 2023.

David worked...

Afton Mae Smith

Afton Mae Smith

Oct 24, 2023

 

Afton Smith passed in peace on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 88 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Afton was born in Wellsville, Utah to Ira and Metta Petersen Hansen and was one of ten children. She was raised in Burley, Idaho where she started her family. She had a strong work ethic and after retiring from Simplot,...

Sean Michael Newman

Sean Michael Newman

Oct 23, 2023

Sean Michael Newman, 47, of Dietrich passed away October 23, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Dietrich Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dietrich, Idaho.

Debra Lynn Welch Taylor

Debra Lynn Welch Taylor

Oct 18, 2023

 

Debra Lynn Welch Taylor was born July 23, 1957 to Dale and Sharon Welch. She passed away October 18, 2023 in Jerome, Idaho. She was the oldest of five children.

Debbie had a humble childhood, growing up in a small 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house. Family vacations were going to the South Hills and up North to hunt and...

Jason Wapinski

Jason Wapinski

Oct 17, 2023

 

Jason Wapinski, age 40, from Jerome, Idaho, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from College of Southern Idaho with a degree in Computer Networking.

Jason was very creative and talented in computer graphic arts. He also enjoyed online gaming. Jason was a kind and giving person, always willing to lend a...

John Boyd Kimball

John Boyd Kimball

Oct 14, 2023

 

If you ever had the opportunity to listen to one of his never-ending stories, you were one lucky “sumbitch”. If you didn’t, you missed out on one hell of a story.

John Boyd Kimball passed away at the age of 77, at hunting camp doing what he loved most. Saturday October 14, John took his last sun rise picture...

Betty Joan McLean Throckmorton Mahan

Betty Joan McLean Throckmorton Mahan

Oct 8, 2023

 

Betty Joan McLean Throckmorton Mahan, a 96-year-old resident of Jerome, ID went to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by loved ones. Betty was born in Burley, Idaho to Margaret and Archie McLean. She shared her childhood with her siblings, Ken, Lavelle (aka Tom), Darlene, and Keith. In her schooling, she mastered shorthand and was an excellent typist. She...

Wesley James Pascale

Wesley James Pascale

Oct 7, 2023

Wesley James Pascale of Shoshone, Idaho, age 79, passed away on Oct. 7, 2023. Wes was born Aug. 5, 1944, in Douglas, Wyoming. Wes graduated from James Monroe High School in San Fernando Valley, California. After high school, he attended Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California.

Wes was a longtime real estate broker in Southern and Central California. He also...

Diane Louise Bourquin

Diane Louise Bourquin

Oct 3, 2023

Diane Louise (Jessup) Bourquin, 68, of Jerome, Idaho, is absent from her body but present with her Lord. She went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She departed with family by her side at home after succumbing to her 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

She was born in Butte, Montana on January 27, 1955, to David...

Tom Roger Adkins

Tom Roger Adkins

Oct 1, 2023

Tom Roger Adkins of Jerome, Idaho, passed away October 1, 2023.

Tom was born on May 6, 1937, in Ramsey Township, North Carolina, to Minnie Burton and Sam Adkins.

Tom Married LaNita Hughes on August 20, 1962, in Elkton, Maryland, and later settled in Jerome, Idaho. They had four children, Alan, Tony, Rick (Gina), and Tina (Gordon).

After settling in...

Salvador Garcia, Jr.

Salvador Garcia, Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Salvador Garcia, Jr. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Salvador was born on January 1, 1987, in Huntington Park, California. He was taken from us far too soon on September 30, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho.Salvador will always be remembered for his bright spirit and infectious laughter. He...

Graciela Almanza

Graciela Almanza

Sep 29, 2023

Graciela Almanza, 77, of Jerome, Idaho passed away on September 29, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones until she entered the Gates of Heaven.  

Graciela was born on November, 18 1945, in Victoria de Cortazar, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Ignacio Campos and Maria Guadalupe Medina.

She met the love of her life, Roberto Almanza, to whom she was happily...

William Francis Gulley

William Francis Gulley

Sep 27, 2023

Bill Gulley, 81, of Jerome, passed away in his home surrounded by family on September 27, 2023.  He was born February 4, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho.  He was the son of Robert William and Bertha Elizabeth (Newman) Gulley.

Bill graduated from Jerome High School, Class of 1960.  Following graduation, he served in the Army and the Army National Guard...

Maricela Cortes Madrigal

Maricela Cortes Madrigal

Sep 26, 2023

Maricela Cortes Madrigal, 65, of Jerome, passed away September 26, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 825 E Ave B, Jerome, with funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Maricela's memorial...

Cheryl Fay Tippetts

Cheryl Fay Tippetts

Sep 23, 2023

Cheryl Fay Tippetts, 73, left this earth Saturday, September 23, 2023, for her eternal home in glory.

Cheryl was born and raised in the Bay Area in California along with her older brother and four younger sisters. Shortly after graduating high school, she married her high school sweetheart and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Although they had an amazing son...

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