OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho
Myra Kortus
Mar 12, 2025
Myra Mae (Groen) Kortus was born to William and Mamie Groen in Hull, North Dakota on September 1, 1936. When she was a young girl, they moved the family to Whatcom County, Washington. In 1954 she married Gerrit Kortus in Lynden, Washington. The couple had four children; Sharon (Roger) Gentert of Wendell, Idaho; Gary (Valerie) Kortus of Loveland, Colorado; Susan...
Rose Adela Ann Simonton
Mar 5, 2025
Rose Adela Ann Simonton, 79, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 5, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Born on November 17, 1945, to Thomas Johnson Cantrell and Rose Bucher, she was lovingly raised in Pocatello by her mother and stepfather, Glen Bucher, after her father’s passing.
In 1964, Rose married Kent Sorensen, welcoming daughters, Tamara and...
Adrian Michael Duarte
Feb 26, 2025
Adrian Michael Duarte, at the age of 25, left us unexpectedly on February 26th, 2025.
On the morning of October 10th, 1999, our beautiful boy came into the world, joining his big sister Natalia. At 8 months old, after realizing Adrian would be a redhead, and when his Abuela was told, she exclaimed, “Ay, mi tomatito, mi diablito.” He forever...
William "Bill" Graff
Feb 24, 2025
William (Bill) E Graff passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday February 24th after a long battle of cancer.
Bill was born October 4th 1946 in Los Angeles California. Bill went by the last name of Murray this was his Step-father’s last name. Bill’s Mother and Step-father moved to Twin falls when he was 12 years old where he attended...
Shirley Johnson
Feb 22, 2025
Shirley Lee Johnson passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in 1931 in Lewiston, Idaho, she grew up on a farm—igniting a love for animals that stayed with her throughout her life. At 16, she survived polio, a testament to her indomitable spirit. In 1953, she married John T. Johnson, with whom she shared...
Merle Gene Lierman
Feb 18, 2025
Merle Gene Lierman, 84, of Kimberly, ID, was called home to the Lord February 18, 2025. He was born October 18, 1940, in Twin Falls, ID, to Arthur and Dorthy Lierman. Merle was a man of strength, love, and wisdom, with a heart as big as his hands, standing 6'1" tall, and always ready to lend both physical strength and...
Brent E. Allen
Feb 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Brent Eugene Allen, 66, on February 15, 2025 in Fort Worth,Texas. Brent was a devoted son who honored his parents in thought and deed. He was a genuinely kind and caring man who was loved by all who knew him. His willingness to serve others was always...
Martha G Carlson
Feb 13, 2025
Martha Jane (Genn) Carlson
Much loved mom of four boys, Grandma of ten, and Great Grandma of 16 kids of Twin Falls passed away in Jerome, Idaho with two of her Grandchildren by her side on Thursday, February 13th leaving those of us who loved her heartbroken, but also relieved to know her suffering had finally ended.
Martha was born in Sulphur...
Donald Lee Armstrong
Feb 10, 2025
Donald (Donnie) Lee Armstrong was born January 6th 1937, to Alice G, Carder/Armstrong and Ellis Charles Armstrong. Donnie joined the Navy in 1958, served 4 years and was honorably discharged in 1962 as a seamen 1st class. Donnie married VanDella Ballard and moved out to Beloit Illinois and worked in a foundry for 15 years they remained there and were...
Steven Lund
Feb 9, 2025
Steven Thor Lund, 88, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at his home.
Steve was born on May 18, 1936, in Rupert, Idaho, to Thor E. Lund and Utahna Pearl Shaw. He grew up in the Rupert area, and as the oldest of seven children, took on many responsibilities and learned the value of hard work from...
Victor Harold Nelson
Feb 6, 2025
Victor Harold Nelson, 78, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away February 6, 2025, at his home in Twin Falls.
Victor was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, May 12, 1946. He was the second child of two children born to Harold and Aleen Nelson. Victor grew up south of town across the road from the love of his life, Teri O’Dell. Victor...
Elmer Lester "Buzzy" Peterson
Feb 2, 2025
Elmer Lester Peterson (“Buzzy”) was born on 02/17/1941 in Anaconda, MT and he passed away from a very long and very private battle with both bladder cancer and complications from Alzheimer’s Disease in Twin Falls, ID on 02/02/2025 surrounded by many of those who had cared for him and loved him deeply.
Buzzy enjoyed spending time with those he loved along...
Donalyn Briggs Rackham Jorgenson
Feb 1, 2025
Born Donalyn Briggs to Wayne and Nina Briggs on March 22nd, 1941, in Idaho Falls where she grew up. Donalyn married Bert Rackham in April of 1959. Together they had 4 children and spent over 50 years making memories until he passed. She was a great mother but nothing brought her more joy than all of her Grandchildren making time...
Mary Ruth Cooper
Jan 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Cooper, born on November 17, 1933, who peacefully left us on January 31, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Mary is reunited in eternal peace with her cherished husband, Andrew "Andy" Cooper, their dear son, Gary Cooper, and grandson Cory Cooper. Although the loss of her...
Maude Louise Johns
Jan 30, 2025
Maude Louise Johns, affectionately known as "Louise," passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in Twin Falls, Idaho, on January 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Ivan Johns, with whom she shared 83 beautiful years of marriage.
Louise is survived by her children, Keith (Sharon) Johns and Linda (Richard) Walker. She was a cherished grandmother to...
Tomas Jose Angel Cuellar
Jan 29, 2025
Tomas Jose Angel Cuellar, took his last breath the early morning of Wednesday, January 29th 2025, succumbing to pancreatic cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loved ones. Taken much too soon, Tomas lived a life dedicated to family values and his work ethic.
Tomas' story starts on July 13, 1973 born in YA, Washington. Tomas moved to Twin Falls,...
Deidre Danielle Elkins
Jan 24, 2025
Deidre “Dee” Danielle Catherine Elkins, aged 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born May 14, 1946, to Herbert and Dorothy Lentz in Tacoma, Washington. Dee grew up in Longview, Washington, although she graduated from high school in Cashmere, Washington, after her parents moved there prior to her senior...
Jose Manuel Sanchez Ramirez (Mel)
Jan 22, 2025
José Manuel Sánchez Ramírez, lovingly known as Mel, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at the age of 51. Born on May 8, 1973, in Pocatello, Idaho, he was a dreamer who embraced life’s joys and challenges with a heart full of imagination and kindness.
Mel was the proud father of Alexandra, who brought immense light to...
Robert L Hambleton Sr. (Bob)
Jan 17, 2025
Bob Hambleton died on January 17th, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho – 70 years to the day after enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
Bob was born on October 16th, 1936, in Triumph Mine, Idaho – a small mining community near Hailey Idaho. Bob’s parents, DP (Dee) and Laura Belle were living in the area so Dee could...
Agnes Lydia Rieger
Jan 12, 2025
Fittingly early Sunday morning January 12, 2025, Agnes Rieger passed into her new life from Grace Memory Care in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Agnes was born on the 4th of July 1927 in Kansas City, KS to Richard R. Crowson and Bessie E. (Mitchell) Crowson the third of eleven siblings. The depression and recent dust bowl caused her parents to look westward...
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