Obituaries
John Richard Marshall
Nov 29, 2025
“Blessed are those who live with humility, mercy, and a pure heart, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
John Richard “Dick” Marshall, lovingly known as “Papa,” was born on February 17, 1937, and passed away on November 29, 2025, peacefully at home. He grew up in Jerome and graduated from Jerome High School in 1955. During his senior year, Dick...
Sandra Ann Giles Tibbets
Nov 28, 2025
Sandra Ann Giles Tibbets, 74, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandi was born August 23, 1951, in Oakland, California, to Jackson Dean Spann and Dorothy Ann Stephenson. She was the eldest of five children born to Jack and Dorothy. The family later moved to...
Mildred Teresa Chojnacky
Nov 28, 2025
Mildred Teresa (Nutsch) Chojnacky, 100 years old, passed away November 28, 2025, at Creekside Residential Care Center, in Jerome, Idaho, of natural causes. Mildred was born January 9, 1925, to Carl and Mary (Huber) Nutsch in Fairbury, Nebraska. When she was 14 yrs old, in 1939, she moved with her parents and 4 brothers to Jerome where her dad bought...
Dale Howard Sluder
Nov 27, 2025
Dale Howard Sluder, a beloved community member and dedicated family man, passed away on November 27, 2025, in Shoshone, Idaho. Born on January 7, 1947, in Gooding, Idaho, Dale was raised in the Methodist Church, where he developed a strong sense of community and service that would guide him throughout his life.
Dale graduated from Richfield High School and embarked on...
Beth Loenza Poulsen
Nov 27, 2025
Beth Loenza (Couch) Poulsen passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home in Jerome, Idaho. She was born on March 2, 1928, in Franklin, Idaho, to Leroy John and Loenza Couch. Beth was the third of five children and was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents, siblings, one grandson, and one great-grandson. She is...
Robb Kay Peck
Nov 26, 2025
Robb Kay Peck, 73, of Carey, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, in his home in Richfield, Idaho, surrounded by love.
Robb was born on February 27, 1952, to Ross and Berdina Peck in Carey, Idaho. After graduating from Carey High School, he served an LDS mission in France/Switzerland from 1971–1973.
In 1975, Robb met Kathi Dayton at Ricks College,...
Marilyn Rogers Harris
Nov 21, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Marilyn Rogers Harris, passed away November 21, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 97 years old.
She was born September 24, 1928, in Garland, Utah to Russell Boyd Rogers and Alverta Thompson Rogers. She was the third child of seven. She attended grade school in Garland, and attended Bear River High School in Tremonton....
Lesley Kathryn Martin
Nov 16, 2025
Lesley Kathryn Martin, 75, of Jerome, Idaho, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of November 16, 2025, with her loving husband of 54 years by her side after a brief illness.
Born on February 1, 1950, in Barstow, California, Lesley grew up loving the desert, sunshine, and all things water. She spent her youth swimming, competing and coaching at the...
Denice Sandefur
Nov 14, 2025
Denice Lee Cary Sandefur, a beloved educator, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Jerome, Idaho, on November 14, 2025, ten days shy of her 72nd birthday.
Born on November 24, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to Dr. Lee Allan and Alice Ritter Cary, Denice spent her formative years in the San Luis Valley, where she grew...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Bruce, Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Bob" Eugene Bruce, Jr., USAF (Ret.), a dedicated fighter pilot, loving family man, and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2025, in Jerome, Idaho. He was 81.
Bob was born on December 16, 1943, in Austin, Texas, where his late father, Robert Bruce, Sr., was stationed. As an Air Force child,...
Eldon Hansen Gough
Nov 4, 2025
Eldon Hansen Gough, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:42 PM MST. He was born on July 1, 1944, in Wendell, Idaho and lived a life built on hard work and perseverance, carried forward by a generous and kind spirit, and centered on the humility and unwavering love that...
Jason Luis Santistevan
Nov 1, 2025
Jason Luis Santistevan, 49, passed away on November 1, 2025 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He had been living with his girlfriend, Silvia, at the time he passed, whom he loved very much. He was born on February 10, 1976 in Denver, Colorado.
Jason lived a life filled with family bonds, a love for the outdoors and a passion for connecting with...
LaRue Humphries
Oct 26, 2025
LaRue Pearce Humphries was born on December 17, 1928, to Louis Cordon Pearce and Jessie Ellis Pearce. She was an only child until her sister, Sandra, joined the family when LaRue was eleven.
She loved growing up in Utah, surrounded by mountains. A favorite activity of LaRue’s as a child was camping with aunts, uncles, and cousins. One of LaRue’s aunts...
Karen Elisabeth Hammond
Oct 18, 2025
Karen Elisabeth Hammond, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 69 years old.
Born on June 5, 1956, in Sonora, California, Karen grew up in Hughson, CA, where she began her lifelong journey of working hard, loving deeply, and living fully. She brought warmth, humor,...
Lavora Newbold Christopherson
Oct 16, 2025
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lavora Newbold Christopherson, died on October 16th, 2025, at home in Wendell, Idaho, surrounded by family. She was 97 years old.
Levora was born on September 18, 1928, in Downey, Idaho, to Harold M. Newbold Sr. and Louise Wakley Bloxham. She was the fifth child of 10. She attended school in Downey, Idaho, and Salt Lake...
Dwight John Sandmark
Oct 15, 2025
Dwight John Sandmark, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Kimberly, Idaho on October 15, 2025 at the age of 76 . Born on December 5, 1948, in Moline, Illinois, Dwight dedicated his life to family, community, and his various professional pursuits.
Dwight’s educational journey began with his...
Shonna Lea Parsons
Oct 1, 2025
Shonna Lea Parsons, 63, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home on October 1, 2025. Shonna Walker was born July 17. 1962 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was raised on a farm most of her life in Jerome, Idaho.
Shonna completed her GED and went on to work for the College of Southern Idaho for 39 years. Shonna...
Holly R. Cook
Sep 4, 2025
Holly R. Cook of Dietrich, Idaho, passed away September 4, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at St. Luke’s Hospital, due to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Holly was born December 13, 1958, to Carol and Carl Robinson. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1977, where she was active in sports, rodeo, and was crowned Outlaw Day Queen.
Holly married Joe Matheney, with...
Nicholas Ray Ruiz
Sep 4, 2025
Nicholas Ray Ruiz, affectionately known as Nick, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Jerome, Idaho. He was born on August 27, 1950, in Sutherland Springs, Texas, to Juan and Reymunda Ruiz. As the oldest of eight children, Nick consistently exemplified strength and vitality, balancing the responsibilities of being a big brother alongside his joyful spirit.
Nick was a beloved figure...
Mary Jane Gibson
Aug 27, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend.
Mary Jane Gibson, 80, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formally of Jerome, Idaho, passed away August 27, 2025. She was born December 6, 1944, to John William Lamp and Carrie Isabell Knapp in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Mary moved to Missouri in 1950. She quit school after the 9th grade to get a job as a maid in a...
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