Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities

Phyllis E. Castleton

Phyllis E. Castleton

Oct 20, 2016

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James Francis Cravens

James Francis Cravens

Oct 18, 2016

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Katherine P. Tillis

Katherine P. Tillis

Oct 16, 2016

Katherine Mozell Padgett Tillis, age 74, passed into the next life on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Twin Falls Care Center. In keeping with the way she lived life on her own terms, Katherine passed peacefully in the presence of her favorite Hospice nurse Adina Brown, while on the telephone with her daughter Katy.

 

Katherine was born in Pensacola,...

Larry Murphy

Larry Murphy

Oct 16, 2016

So long, until we see you once more, our wonderful big brother, brother in law, son, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, friend.

Larry Wayne Murphy departed this world for heaven on 10-16-16.  He leaves behind a son, Wesley Lincoln Murphy, daughters and daughter in law: Shelly Nellis, Kelly Magee, Misty Dawn Hyde and Debbie Murphy.  He loved all of his grandkids:...

Linda Kay Groninga

Linda Kay Groninga

Oct 8, 2016

‘When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, but be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess how much you’ve given me in happiness.

I thank you for the...

Marilyn Scanlon

Marilyn Scanlon

Oct 4, 2016

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Mildred Stimpson

Mildred Stimpson

Oct 3, 2016

Mildred Tanner Stimpson, passed away on October 3, 2016 at the age of 100. She missed turning 101 by one month and two days.   She was born on November 5, 1915 in Paul, Idaho. Her parents were Owen Emery Tanner and LeVee Vilate Hjorth. Mildred was the seventh of nine brothers and sisters.   One December 8, 1935 she married Alvin...

Louis Edward Krepcik

Louis Edward Krepcik

Oct 1, 2016

  Louis (Lou) Edward Krepcik arrived into this world on January 9, 1935 to Joseph F. and Eugenia A. Krepcik of Fairbury, Nebraska. He was educated at Saint Michael’s School K-8 and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1953. He attended Fairbury Junior College for 1 year. While he was still in high school in 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy...

Verla Mae Tarter

Verla Mae Tarter

Sep 29, 2016

Verla Mae Tarter, 91 of Twin Falls passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at Cedar Draw Assisted Living in Filer, Idaho.

 

She was born October 28, 1924 in Thornton, Idaho, one of five daughters of George and Olive Ritter.  Verla went to school in Emmett through the fifth grade then finished high school in Nampa.  Verla married Norman Tarter...

Jean Benson

Jean Benson

Sep 25, 2016

Jean Benson, 58, of Twin Falls Id, passed away, September 25, 2016 at her home in Twin Falls. Services are pending and will be announced by Parkes Magic Valley Funeral Home.

Mary Basham

Mary Basham

Sep 24, 2016

  Mary Basham, age 90 of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away at home on September 24, 2016 due to natural causes.  Mary was born February 10, 1926 in Coke, Texas to O.W. French and Myrtie Lou McFarlin- French. She attended grade school at Cypress and Goodhope in Texas. She graduated from Winnsboro High School and later moved to Fort Worth and...

Betty Prunty

Betty Prunty

Sep 22, 2016

Betty Jean Prunty, 85, of Twin Falls, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.Betty was born March 8, 1931 in Elk Creek, Nebraska.  She moved with her family in the 1940's to the Stricker Ranch south of Hansen, Idaho. She was married to George Jesser...

Geraldine "Gerri" Scofield

Geraldine "Gerri" Scofield

Sep 21, 2016

Geraldine “Gerrie” Scofield, age 90, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of September 21, 2016.   She was a long time resident of Bayville, New York. She was born in Corona, New York the daughter of the late Gennaro and Lucy Miraglia.  Gerri married Richard Scofield on June 2, 1946 in New York City. She and Richard spent many winters...

Bonnie Goodman

Bonnie Goodman

Sep 20, 2016

Bonnie Marie Goodman

 

Bonnie Marie Goodman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 20, 2016 after a long illness.  She was born on September 15, 1929 to Dorothy and Wayland Custer in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She attended school in Twin Falls and Portland Oregon during the war where her father built Victory ships....

Mary Elizabeth Roice

Mary Elizabeth Roice

Sep 19, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Washburn Roice

Mary Elizabeth Washburn Roice passed away peacefully in Pocatello, Idaho on September 19, 2016.  Mary was born in Jerome, Idaho on September 16, 1922, to Lon and Helen (Eakin) Washburn.  She was raised on farms in the Jerome and Wendell area and graduated from High School in Jerome, Idaho.  Mary was married to Dick Roice on...

Elisabeth Miszczenko

Elisabeth Miszczenko

Sep 18, 2016

Elisabeth Miszczenko, much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, was taken into the arms of the angels on Sunday, September 18, at the age of 88.

She was born in a small village, Mlinska Vinograd, Yugoslavia to Georg and Barbara Sefer on October 27, 1927.  She was the oldest of four children.  During World War II, when Elisabeth...

Donald LaMar Trujillo

Donald LaMar Trujillo

Sep 17, 2016

Donald LaMar Trujillo, 79, of Kimberly, ID peacefully entered into eternal life in Twin Falls surrounded by his family Saturday, September 17th, 2016. Don was born in Vernal, UT on May 19th, 1937 to James Henry Trujillo and Eva Ardella Boren. He graduated from Uintah High School and later attended Weber State University. He honorably served his country in the...

Dana Jensen

Dana Jensen

Sep 14, 2016

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Gary Michael Craighead

Gary Michael Craighead

Sep 12, 2016

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Janelle Ann Crist

Janelle Ann Crist

Sep 4, 2016

Janelle Ann Crist, 34 of Filer, Idaho passed away September 4, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah from a short illness. Janelle was born July 18, 1982 in Hermiston, Oregon to Kristine Dry & Melvin Crist.  She attended schools in Hermiston, Oregon and Burley, Idaho. The biggest love of Janelle’s life was her three children, and her longtime companion of...