Obituaries

May 2, 2018

John Carroll Robirts 1934-2018 John left us peacefully after a long, fulfilling life. He was born the third son on Oct 22 1934 in St. Maries ID to Isaac Franklin and Ola Catherine (Lenoch) Robirts. His father died when he was a baby and he and his two brothers grew up working in the logging industry to help support...

Apr 29, 2018

John Ray Kohntopp, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend, was born in Twin Falls, ID on November 23, 1975 and attended Buhl schools where he was active in sports, agriculture, and music. He continued the family tradition of participation in 4-H, church, and Boy Scouts, where he achieved his rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, John attended...

Apr 27, 2018

Donna Iola Aalbu Long time Buhl resident Donna Iola Aalbu passed away peacefully April 27th at Saint Luke’s Magic Valley hospital. She was born Dec 5th 1921 to Alfred and Ella Anderson near Fosston, Minnesota. She grew up in that area where at the young age of 15 she hosted a radio show, singing and playing guitar. In July...

Apr 26, 2018

Rita Mae Blue Ruffing, 71, of Castleford, Idaho passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday April 26, 2018. Rita was born August 4, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charlene Hamilton Blue and Oscar Blue; they later divorced. She grew up in Castleford where she attended grade school and later graduated from Castleford High School. In her early...

Apr 26, 2018

Ernest Arthur Johnson, of Buhl Idaho, passed away on April 26, 2018 at the age of 77. Ernest was born in Seymore, Missouri on March 7, 1941 to Elva and Erma Johnson. Ernest is survived by two sisters; Fay Hinkley and Kathy Morris, and one brother; Norman Johnson. Ernest was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna, his...

Apr 20, 2018

Vernon Leroy Rodig, 80, of Buhl, Idaho passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Woodland Retirement Estates in Buhl. Vern was born on December 5, 1937 to Henry Alvin and Minnie Sara Rodig. He was lovingly welcomed into the family by his older siblings, LaVerna, Delores and Leonard. He was born in the house in which he was raised....

Apr 12, 2018

Robert Arthur Kissler, 81, of Buhl and formerly of California, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his home in Buhl. Robert “Bob” was born May 14, 1936 in Wendell, Idaho to Rube and Mary Kissler. After a tragic auto accident that claimed the life of one of Bob’s brothers, Bob’s Mother wanted to move where there were no...

Apr 8, 2018

Cassidee Evelyn Kippes, our dear sweet angel, left this earth on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in a tragic car accident. She was only 23 years old. Cassidee was born on June 12, 1994 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Joseph H. and Berdena Kippes of Buhl, the youngest of five children. She was a lifelong resident of Buhl, attending school...

Apr 3, 2018

Beulah Moore Atkins Spradling: Beulah Moore Atkins Spradling passed away April 3, 2018 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho. Beulah was born July 31, 1927 in Buhl, Idaho to Audrey Wheeler Moore and Lonnie Moore. She attended Cedar Draw elementary school and graduated in 1946 from Buhl High School as salutatorian of her class. She graduated from S.I.C.E....

Apr 3, 2018

Gloria Eggleston, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018 in Eagle, Idaho. Gloria was a resident of Buhl, Idaho most of her life. She was born October 29, 1921 in Campbell, Nebraska. On August 28, 1942, she married Robert Eggleston, whom preceded her in death in 2015. They were an inspiring example of love, celebrating a total...

Mar 19, 2018

Clarence Clayton Oglesbee, 93, passed quietly Monday, March 19, 2018 with his family at his side. Clarence was born December 18, 1924 in Bridger, Montana where he grew up. He joined the Army Air Corp in June 1943 and served in World War II for three years. He was honorably discharged in March 1946. He married Avis Sellers in...

Mar 12, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Neoma Elaine Tibbets, 69, of Buhl announces her passing on March 12, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Neoma was born to Burnie and Amanda (Bartlett) Overmon in Twin Falls on November 17, 1948. She attended high school in...

Mar 12, 2018

Carol Anne Ragan, 86, of Buhl, ID, was born May 20, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Frederick and Clara Rose Evans. She went to be with our heavenly father on March 12, 2018, in Twin Falls, Idaho with loving family by her side. Carol lost her mother at age 13 and went to live with the Clifford family....

Mar 8, 2018

October 27, 1947 – March 8, 2018

Roberta Stouder, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Hagerman, Idaho after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. She was raised in Montebello, California, the fourth of five children born to Harold and Nannie (James) Mross.

Roberta loved to travel, usually the...

Mar 2, 2018

Pearl Imogene (Roberts) Montgomery, 85, of Buhl passed away peacefully at her home on March 2nd , 2018. Imogene was born on March 23rd, 1932 in Buhl, Idaho (Twin Falls County) to Lawson and Pearl Jane (Clark) Roberts. Imogene was the fifth of six children. Her family lived in the beautiful Melon Valley and attended the Buhl schools until...

Feb 27, 2018

Steve Charles Alexander, 68, of Buhl, died peacefully at his home on February 27, 2018, with his family by his side. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 43 years; his children, Eric (Devorah), Sean, Spring (Cory), Tuli (Kevin), Micah (Maribeth), & Luke; grandchildren Josh, Alex, Kadance, Codee, Bradon, Rose, Carsten, Liam & Nathaniel; his brothers, Dan (Alix)...

Feb 22, 2018

MILDRED HILDA TOBERER Mildred Hilda Toberer, 102, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formally of Buhl, Idaho, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mildred was born to Rev. Henry and Ruth Petty Willuweit, December 13, 1915 at Kulm, North Dakota. She was baptized in the name of the Father and...

Jan 31, 2018

Marlin “Joe” H. Hulse - Buhl Surrounded by his family, Joe Hulse passed away peacefully January 31, 2018. He battled pulmonary fibrosis for several years and succumbed too quickly to complications from the flu. Joe was born October 2, 1941 in Trenton, Utah to his parents, Kenneth and Evelyn Hulse. Joe was the youngest of 8 children. The family...

Jan 13, 2018

Lucy Arlene Fuller - Buhl Lucy “Arlene” Fuller, age 91, was born July 6, 1926 in Wilton, Arkansas. She passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Buhl, Idaho. Arlene lived in Chico, California for 60 years. She moved to Idaho in 2010 to live with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband John Fuller of 53...

Dec 30, 2017

Melba Vera Stiegemeier, 88, of Buhl, passed away December 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Melba was born October 16, 1929 in Buhl, Idaho to Walter H. and Sophia (Elting) Jagels. She met Keith Stiegemeier and they were married April 4, 1948. They lived in Twin Falls for several years. Melba worked at the Fidelity Bank...