Obituaries
Michael Joseph Thompson
Aug 19, 2023
Michael Joseph Thompson, 40, of Shoshone, Idaho passed away August 19, 2023. He was born June 25, 1983 on Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to Brenda Leanne Lortz of Wyoming. After graduating from Twin Falls High School, May 2002, he married the love of his life, Sheila Lee, June, 6, 2002 in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Mike served in the...
Melvin E. Hunter
Aug 9, 2023
Melvin, “Mel” Hunter passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2023. He was born May 20, 1933 in Maiden Rock, (Warrenton Hamlet), Wisconsin to Glen and Clara Hunter.
As a child, Mel grew up in rural Wisconsin on the family farm. Throughout his childhood he and his brothers hunted, fished, camped, and roamed the area around Maiden...
Milaine Carol Schorling
Aug 8, 2023
Milaine Carol Schorling, beloved daughter of Milton and Elaine Schorling, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2023, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born on December 15, 1947, in Ainsworth, Nebraska.
Milaine's thirst for knowledge led her to pursue higher education at Redlands University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. This academic achievement provided her with a...
Gayle M Garrett
Aug 8, 2023
Gayle M (Meservy) Garrett was born June 20, 1935 in a small house approx. 3 miles East of Shoshone, Idaho. She was the oldest of four children born to Hyrum and Vera Meservy who moved to their land in Dietrich to farm. She spent all her school years in Dietrich and graduated in 1953. While in the 6th grade...
Kelly Shawn Trujillo
Aug 5, 2023
Kelly Shawn Trujillo, 62, of Jerome, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 5, 2023. He was born in Jerome, Idaho, on December 1, 1960, to Sandra and William “Bill” Trujillo.
At an early age, Kelly was a tough and incredible athlete. He loved competition and won his first trophy at age 7 in the Punt, Pass,...
David Thomas Seifert
Aug 5, 2023
David Thomas Seifert, born on December 10, 1951, bid farewell to this world on August 5, 2023. David's passing at St. Luke's Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him. He is remembered with fondness and respect for a life well-lived.David was born in San Fernando, California, and from an early age...
John Edwin Rearick
Aug 3, 2023
John Edwin Rearick "Johnny Woo", 44, of Filer, passed away Thursday morning August 3, 2023, after a motorcycle accident. Johnny was born on November 30, 1978, in Korea, and not much is known about the first several years of his life. January 31, 1985, at 6 years old, Johnny was placed into New Light Christian Orphanage at Yongdam-Dong in Pusan...
Braulio Antonio Martinez
Jul 31, 2023
Braulio Antonio “Tony” Martinez, 69, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home in Wendell, after a short battle with cancer. Tony was born January 15, 1954, in Denver, Colorado to Jose Martinez and Elvera Pacheco Martinez. He was the oldest of six kids.
Tony grew up in the Magic Valley attending Filer and Kimberly Schools. He made many...
Lois Jean Werry
Jul 31, 2023
Freed from earthly constraints on Monday, July 31, 2023, Lois Jean Werry joined her sweetheart, Bill, and their many four-pawed friends. Born to Faye “Frankie” Fowler Lease and Frederick Lease on August 10, 1931, in Republic, Washington, she joined brother, Jack, and sister, Iris. Later, brother, Jerry, joined the family.
As all lives should be, she was loved and cherished...
David John Newey
Jul 29, 2023
He was called David John Newey when he was in trouble, but his favorite name was Grandpa. David passed away at the age of 80 in his home in Richfield, Idaho on July 29, 2023. The love he had for his family, friends, and neighbors is his legacy.
He and his lovely twin sister, DaNece, were born in Huntsville,...
Alan Carnel Schvaneveldt
Jul 27, 2023
Alan C. Schvaneveldt passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 27, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. He was born September 23, 1956, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Dale and Annis (Buxton) Schvaneveldt.
Alan’s early years were spent on a farm in Jerome with his four siblings, Paul, Jimmy, Danny, and JoAnn. Alan started school in Valley, moving...
Lila Gay McKay
Jul 26, 2023
Lila Gay Felt McKay, 92 of Twin Falls, received her wings July 26, 2023 and returned to her Heavenly Father to have a grand reunion with her husband Leon and all her siblings. Gay was number five of eight girls born to J. Earl and Myrtle Felt in Huntsville, Utah on January 24, 1931.
Gay was always an adventurous...
Laura Rachel Newell
Jul 19, 2023
Laura Rachel (Neiwert) Newell returned to her Heavenly home on July 19, 2023, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Laura was born in Caldwell, Idaho on July 15, 2000, to Nathan Ray and Jillea (Robinson) Neiwert. For the first few years of her life, their family bounced around Idaho, Utah, and Arizona, before settling down in Idaho Falls where...
Charles Scott Andrus
Jul 19, 2023
Charles Scott Andrus was born February 10, 1962, to Charles L. (Chuck) and Norene (VanOrman) Andrus in Jerome, Idaho. He passed away on July 19, 2023, in Gooding, Idaho at Bennett Hills Care Facility supported by his loving family through an extended illness. Scotty was 61 years old.
At an early age, Scotty was encouraged to participate in sports, but...
Cynthia Louise Bentzinger
Jul 17, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Simerly Bentzinger, 66, of Jerome, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho.
She was born March 11, 1957, to Vernon Marshall Simerly and Verna LoRae Galliher Simerly. Cynthia was the mother to Daphne Martin, Zachary Bentzinger, and Hayle Bentzinger, and grandmother to Dawson and Paige Martin.
Cynthia's life was characterized by a profound enthusiasm for...
Lauana Thompson
Jul 12, 2023
Lauana Bingham Thompson, 87, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away July 12, 2023. She was born November 28, 1935, in Wendell, Idaho to Alzina Cloe Thompson and William Elisha Bingham.
As a child, Lauana lived mostly in the Magic Valley. Her father worked construction, leading the family to Wendover, Utah, for her early teenage years. She learned to drive on the...
Mary Ruth Tews
Jul 11, 2023
Mary Ruth (Stewart) Tews passed away July 11, 2023. Mary was born April 23, 1927, to George and Ella Stewart on Rock Creek outside of Hailey, Idaho. She married William Tews in 1945. They lived and ranched on Rock Creek for many years before moving to a farm in north Shoshone. While living on the farm one of her great...
Sylvia McKinley Smithee
Jul 11, 2023
Sylvia McKinley Smithee, 73, of Jerome, passed away July 11, 2023.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Sylvia's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
Norma Jean Fiscus
Jul 10, 2023
Norma Jean Fiscus passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 13, 1936, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Benjamin Wade Martin and Gladys Mae Bigley Martin. Norma grew up and attended schools in the Magic Valley area.
Norma married Stanley Herzinger in 1952. To this union two daughters...
Rena Lattin
Jul 7, 2023
Rena King Lattin, 72, of Hagerman, Idaho passed away in Twin Falls on July 7th, 2023, with her family by her side.
Rena was born in Wendell, Idaho to Sterling and Aldean King on November 10, 1950. She was one in a set of triplets (including sister Rita and brother Randy), all of whom were the talk of Richfield, Idaho...