Obituaries

Donna Maxine Crowley

Donna Maxine Crowley

Sep 5, 2024

Donna Maxine Crowley, a beloved member of the Buhl community, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 in her hometown of Buhl, Idaho. She was born on November 17, 1932, in Buhl, where she spent her formative years. A proud graduate of Castleford High School, class of 1950. Donna was proud of the values instilled in her throughout her life,...

Janice June Thoene

Janice June Thoene

Aug 30, 2024

Janice Thoene was born November 5, 1934, and was the eldest child to John Henry Taylor and Catherine Jeanette “June” Deininger Taylor in Chillicothe, Ohio, and died August 30, 2024, in Buhl, Idaho. She was surrounded by her many family members from Idaho, California, and Salt Lake City. 

As a young woman, she was described as “the life of the party”...

Monty Bert Montgomery

Monty Bert Montgomery

Aug 23, 2024

Monty Bert Montgomery was born April 19, 1936, in Ogden City, Weber County, Utah, to Robert A. Montgomery and Veta Rae (Thomas) Montgomery. He had three older brothers, Robert L., Lynn T., and Max R. Montgomery, and two younger sisters, Karen (Vecera) and Devera (Alvey).

Bert was raised and lived on a farm between Buhl and Wendell, Idaho. He attended grades...

Sandra Geraldine Armendarez

Sandra Geraldine Armendarez

Aug 9, 2024

Sandra Geraldine Armendarez, 68, of Blackfoot, passed away August 9, 2024.

Sandra "Sandy" Armendarez, born on July 28, 1956, left us peacefully on August 9, 2024. Sandy, as affectionately known by all, was a beacon of warmth and strength, whose legacy of love and resilience will continue to inspire us. A cherished mother and friend, her indomitable spirit and infectious laughter...

Lea Mae Seidel

Lea Mae Seidel

Aug 7, 2024

Lea Mae Hansen Roberts Seidel, 95, of Buhl, passed away on August 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. Lea was born May 28, 1929, in Wendell, Idaho, to Albert and Mabel Hill Hansen. The family made their home in Buhl, Idaho, where Lea attended school.

February 26, 1945, Lea married Norman...

Doris Lee Kramer

Doris Lee Kramer

Jul 25, 2024

Doris Lee Kramer, 91, of Castleford, Idaho, passed away at her home on July 25, 2024. Doris was born on July 18, 1933, to Ray and Fern Crisp. She joined an older brother Carl to make their little family complete. They lived in the Buhl area during her childhood and later moved to Castleford. Doris attended Castleford High School where...

Marion Robert Harp

Marion Robert Harp

Jul 16, 2024

Marion Robert “Bob” Harp, 86, of Buhl, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1938, to Howard and Nadine Harp in Santa Maria, California. Bob was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a good and faithful servant. Bob graduated from Arroyo Grande...

Richard Edward Juker

Richard Edward Juker

Jul 15, 2024

Richard “Rick” Edward Juker, aged 77, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Buhl, Idaho, the city where he lived a life marked by dedication and love for his community. 

Born on July 11, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Rick was known for his unwavering work ethic and deep commitment to his family and the local high school sports teams. Rick...

Dalton Patrick Lewis

Dalton Patrick Lewis

Jul 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dalton Patrick Lewis, affectionately known as “Captain”, who left this world on July 14, 2024, at the young age of 19. 

Born on April 17, 2005, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Dalton brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

In his short but impactful life, Dalton attended Castleford School and...

Arend "Harry" Petter

Arend "Harry" Petter

Jul 14, 2024

Arend “Harry” Petter, 76, of Twin Falls, passed away July 14, 2024. He was born on February 29, 1948, in Artesia, California, to John and Ruth Petter. Harry was born one of a set of identical triplets, along with his brothers, John and Jack.

Harry graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967, while also working on the family dairy. While...

Theodore Ray Mraz

Theodore Ray Mraz

Jul 13, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Ray Mraz passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024 at the Desert View Care Center at the age of 85.

Ted was born February 2, 1939, to William Mraz and Beanie Mraz and was raised in Buhl, Idaho, with his siblings. He attended and graduated from Buhl High School. He married Judy Gafford in 1961 and they were married...

Jonathon Curtis Smith

Jonathon Curtis Smith

Jul 7, 2024

Jonathon Smith passed away peacefully in his home July 7, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters. 

John was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on November 25, 1958, to Alvey J and Nadine Smith (Rousseau). John moved to the Rupert area when he was very young, but the family eventually moved back to Twin Falls. 

John...

Nathan Scott Puschel

Nathan Scott Puschel

Jul 6, 2024

Nathan Scott Puschel, 45, of Buhl, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, from a sudden illness.

Nathan was born June 16, 1979, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Dennis and Terri Puschel. He attended school in Castleford, and graduated in 1998. Nathan received an associate degree with a welding certificate from the College of Southern Idaho right after high school. He would...

Gary Harold Loggan

Gary Harold Loggan

Jun 30, 2024

Gary Harold Loggan, a dedicated man who spent his career working in construction and truck driving, has peacefully passed away June 30, 2024, at the age of 76. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

Born on July 24, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho,...

Robert Eugene Grond

Robert Eugene Grond

Jun 25, 2024

Robert “Bob” Grond, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2024. Bob struggled with his health for many years, and it was more than his body could handle. Thankfully, he made it to his 80th birthday where he got to celebrate with his family. He was quite happy because he was able to have...

Laverne LeRoy Bernier

Laverne LeRoy Bernier

Jun 25, 2024

Laverne LeRoy Bernier was called home June 25, 2024. He was born January 6, 1947 to Joseph Leo Bernier and Opal Edith Brewer Bernier. 

Laverne was loved by many family members and friends. He lived an adventurous life, first traveling the world with the military, and ending with many vacations around the states after retirement. He lived his life to its...

Ronnie Lance Brown

Ronnie Lance Brown

Jun 24, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Lance Brown, 83, of Buhl, passed away June 24, 2024. He was born to Clifford and Pearl Brown on September 6, 1940. He moved to Idaho from Indio, California, in 1943. Ron’s parents farmed in the Wendell area until 1950. During that time, Ron attended West Point School and in 1950, the family moved to Buhl where he...

Ronald Edwin Armand Dumas

Ronald Edwin Armand Dumas

Jun 22, 2024

Ronald Edwin Armand Dumas, lovingly known as Ron, peacefully passed away June 22 2024, in Buhl, Idaho. He was born November 19 1934, in Jakarta Indonesia. Ron led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences that shaped him into the cherished individual he was.

Throughout his career, Ron served diligently in the HVAC division for the Royal Netherlands Army Post in...

Thomas Gordon Lancaster

Thomas Gordon Lancaster

Jun 19, 2024

Tom Gordon Lancaster, 86, of Buhl, passed away June 19, 2024. He was born February 12, 1938, to Roy and Jane Lancaster of Filer. He was the 5th of 7 children, and his early life was spent with the family milking cows and pitching in on the Filer farm. He attended school at Poplar Hill and graduated from Filer High...

Coleen Bingham Combe

Coleen Bingham Combe

Jun 13, 2024

Coleen Bingham Combe, 81, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Buhl, Idaho surrounded by her family.

Coleen was born in Ogden, Utah on March 27, 1943, to David L. and Avon Tubbs Bingham. In 1961, she graduated from Weber High School. Coleen then married George Combe on May 28, 1963, and together they had five amazing children. After she and...

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