Obituaries

Janice Stiegemeier

Janice Stiegemeier

Apr 12, 2025

Janice Stiegemeier, 89, passed away April 12, 2025, at her home in Buhl.

Janice was born January 1, 1936, at their home in Castleford, Idaho, to Earl and Viva Brewer. She was the youngest of four children, and grew up in Castleford, graduating from high school there. Janice then went on to Business College in Twin Falls, graduating from their Secretarial...

Kent Eugene Eichelberger

Kent Eugene Eichelberger

Apr 11, 2025

Kent “Ike” Eugene Eichelberger, 73, checked out from his earthly home to his heavenly at home with his beloved wife, Tamara, by his side on April 11, 2025.

Kent was born to Kenneth and Alverta Eichelberger in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Kent was a perfectionist as a carpenter and contractor. He loved doing finish work on new homes. His passion was the outdoors...

Rex Clifford Roberts

Rex Clifford Roberts

Apr 8, 2025

Rex Clifford Roberts, 98, of Buhl, passed away April 8, 2025, at his home.

Obituary details are pending.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1001 Fair Ave, Buhl. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Grouse Creek City Cemetery, 11850...

Royce Johnson

Royce Johnson

Apr 1, 2025

Royce Johnson passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 70 in Buhl, Idaho. Born on February 19, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Royce exemplified a life of both professional achievement and personal passion.

Royce graduated top of his class in Physics from Boise State University, a testament to his intelligence and hard work. He went on to have...

Ronald Dee Owen

Ronald Dee Owen

Mar 31, 2025

Ronald Dee Owen, 85, of Castleford, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home the evening of March 31, 2025. Ron sat down to rest in his favorite chair and drifted away from his ongoing battles with cancer to reunite with loved ones and friends.

Ron was born on December 28, 1939, and was the first-born child of Carter Dee and...

Lucretia Fait

Lucretia Fait

Mar 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Lucy Gonzalez Fait on March 26, 2025.

Lucy Fait, a beloved member of our community, was born on June 4, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado, and passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. She was a cherished daughter of Juvencio and Gerri Gonzalez and one of ten children in a hardworking family....

Marquetta Ellen Jensen

Marquetta Ellen Jensen

Mar 22, 2025

Marquetta “Marti” Ellen Jensen, a beloved mother, grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to so many. Marquetta, or Marti as she was known, had a lot of adopted children and was known as “Mama Marti” by many.

Born September 3, 1967, to Calvin “Sonny” and Juanita Jensen, she passed away peacefully on Saturday March 22, 2025 at Desert View Care Center in Buhl...

Dr. Christopher Hamilton Sutton, PhD

Dr. Christopher Hamilton Sutton, PhD

Mar 16, 2025

Dr. Christopher Hamilton Sutton, PhD, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a brief bout of pneumonia (and several years' struggle with metastatic prostate cancer) at St Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center on March 16, 2025. His family and the hospital Chaplain were at the bedside to help see him into his new life with God. Christopher died with a prayer...

Betty Jean Jeppesen

Betty Jean Jeppesen

Mar 10, 2025

Betty Jean Hill Jeppesen passed away March 10, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1930, to Charles Paul and Pearl Marie Prough Hill on her parents’ 40-acre farm in the Deep Creek area near Buhl, Idaho, not far from Conover’s Corner (Ring’s Corner). As the fifth of seven children, Betty grew up surrounded by the warmth of family. She...

James Terry Cottle

James Terry Cottle

Mar 7, 2025

James Terry Cottle passed away March 7, 2025. He was born at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City on September 20, 1952, the fifth child, and third son of Bonna Mae and Laurence Bunderson Cottle. According to Mom, Jim was bashful, and it took a while for him to start talking, but he would ‘hum.’ Mom wrote “There is...

Jane Ruth Mack Goicoechea

Jane Ruth Mack Goicoechea

Mar 6, 2025

Jane R. Mack-Goicoechea, 77, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 6, 2025, after a long and courageous battle.

Janie was born on April 6, 1947, to Harrison and Lillian Mefford in Lewiston, Idaho. After graduating from South Salem High School in 1965, Janie went on to study psychology at Cal State Fullerton. After graduation, Janie enjoyed a fulfilling career...

Lynn Marie Shaffer

Lynn Marie Shaffer

Mar 5, 2025

Lynn Marie Shaffer, 65, of Buhl, passed away March 5, 2025, at her home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Lynn's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.

Kathleen Aylene Meckler

Kathleen Aylene Meckler

Feb 23, 2025

Kathleen Aylene (Duffy) Meckler, 71, cherished wife, beloved mother, sister, and best friend passed away February 23, 2025. She was born November 19, 1953, in Santa Monica, California, to John and Victoria (Nichols) Duffy. 

Kathleen was a beloved wife, mom, and wonderful sister. She was with Steve, her husband and best friend, for 52 years. Moe, her most favorite and loved...

Sterling Ray Deitrick

Sterling Ray Deitrick

Feb 18, 2025

Sterling Ray Deitrick 54, of Filer, passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025, due to an automobile accident.

Sterling was born January 18, 1971, in Driggs, Idaho. He spent his childhood in Filer, Idaho, where he attended the Filer Schools and graduated in 1989. As a child, he played little league baseball and was a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy...

Christine Victoria Bergseng

Christine Victoria Bergseng

Feb 13, 2025

Christine was born in Santa Rosa, California, to Kevin and Renee Moore. She graduated from Santa Rosa Christian School and went into the Air Force as a linguist studying the Korean language. She spent 3 years in South Korea and finished her service in Maryland. She spoke English, Korean, Spanish, Italian and some sign language.

Christine married Michael Bergseng September 8,...

Jessie Diane Ensunsa

Jessie Diane Ensunsa

Feb 9, 2025

Our loving and inspiring mother, Jessie Diane Ensunsa, of Castleford, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 9, 2025 - twelve days ahead of her 84th birthday. 

Diane was born at home on the family farm near View, Idaho - southeast of Burley - on February 21, 1941. She was the second oldest of five children – and the only daughter...

Mary Jeanne Elliott

Mary Jeanne Elliott

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Jeanne Elliott was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and passed in Boise, Idaho, from natural causes. She attended schools throughout the Magic Valley graduating from Castleford High School. Mary Jeanne was raised by mother, Jean (MacKay) Thompson, and grew up with her sisters and brother. She loved 4-H and Job’s Daughters and served as Honored Queen. She often spent...

Dorothy Ellen Juker

Dorothy Ellen Juker

Jan 27, 2025

On January 27, 2025, Dorothy Ellen Juker peacefully passed away. God gave only the most special people hearts like hers and she made many people a part of our extended family, giving them a place to call home. Her open heart and arms will be missed in the community.

Dorothy was born March 31, 1936, in Twin Falls, Idaho to John...

Ronald Eugene Romero Sr.

Ronald Eugene Romero Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ronald (Ron) Eugene Romero Sr., a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. Ron passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, with his beloved wife of nearly 57 years, Carol Romero, holding his hand. His final moments were filled with love, prayer, and the comforting recitation of...

Lora Lue Schmeckpeper

Lora Lue Schmeckpeper

Jan 25, 2025

Our beloved, Lora Lue Schmeckpeper (Parksion), peacefully departed from us at her home on January 25th, 2025, at the age of 83. Surrounded by the comfort of her loved ones, Lora’s passing impacts the hearts of all that were fortunate enough to know her.

On May 25th, 1941, Lora was born at home to Vivian and Raymond Parksion in Castleford, Idaho....

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