Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Jul 6, 2023

Dennis “Denny” Stauffer, of Jerome, passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side on July 6, 2023.

Denny was the fourth of five children born to Bill and Lida Stauffer, on December 5, 1947, in Jerome, Idaho. Growing up in Jerome, he enjoyed working on the farm, playing outdoors with his close friends and family, and found...

Jun 27, 2023

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Wayne Dill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and coach, passed from mortality. He was born August 9, 1952, in Arlington, Virginia. Wayne was the first of four children born to George Jr. and Sara Dill. They lived in Colorado, California, and eventually Virginia. He spoke fondly of each home.

After graduating with an...

Jun 25, 2023

Shawna Marie Howell Lemoine, 47, passed away on June 25, 2023, after a 12-year courageous and miraculous journey with cancer. Shawna’s soul lives on through the hope, humor, and love she generously poured into those around her. One of my favorite things that Shawna would say when experiencing difficult situations was, “First things first, but not necessarily in that order”, and...

Jun 24, 2023

Margaret "Mary" Fuller, 85, of Jerome, passed away June 24, 2023.   Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Idaho.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Mary's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.  

Jun 23, 2023

 

Verdell L. Newlan, age 84, of Bloomingdale, Illinois passed away June 23, 2023. He was born and raised in Jerome, Idaho.

Verdell was the loving father of Bradley (Amy); and the late Brenda (Jim) Donato; cherished grandfather of Trevor and Jarrett Donato; former husband of Linda Glodowski; and proud uncle to many.  He was preceded in death by a...

Jun 23, 2023

Ora Martha Allen Ruby Vielguth passed away on June 23, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho, just days before her 94th birthday. She was born on June 29, 1929, to parents Adath and John Elmer Allen in Atwater, California, and was the youngest of five children. Ora was wed to Harry Ruby at age 21 and they had two sons, Clifford and...

Jun 19, 2023

Joe Kenneth Sturgeon passed away peacefully June 19, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born June 13, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Stanley Robert and Elizabeth (Betty) Sturgeon. Joe attended Twin Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1952.

Joe was proud to serve his country as a Marine from January 1954 to January 1956. He...

Jun 18, 2023

Eric went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, 2023, how appropriate. Eric was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Wilbur Pitt Box and Mable Irene Norris. Eric went to school in Wendell and Jerome. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radio operator on the U.S.S. Alfred A...

Jun 15, 2023

Gelske Klazina ‘Carla’ DeKiewiet Gailey, was born August 24, 1959 in Artesia, California to immigrants from Holland. She lived until June 15, 2023, residing in Jerome with her husband of 40 years.

Carla was athletic, in high school she was involved in track and field, basketball, volleyball and softball. As an adult she played co-ed softball with her husband and...

Jun 14, 2023

Irlene Sue Walker Gergens was born on August 4, 1948, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the third of four children born to Winnifred and Ira Walker. She left this life to fill the sweet air of Heaven with Aqua-Net on June 14, 2023.

Irlene spent her early life on the family’s farms near Buhl and Castleford. She became a self-taught artist...

Jun 9, 2023

Karen Sue Tate, 59, of Twin Falls, passed away on June 9, 2023, at her home in Jerome, Idaho. She was born March 24, 1964, to Damon Rutherford and Doris Hall in Twin Falls, Idaho. She married James Tate on October 24, 1987, and later divorced.

Karen worked as a secretary for The Sprinkler Shop for 12 years. She fulfilled...

Jun 7, 2023

Edith “Evelyn” VanAusdeln Fiala of Jerome, Idaho, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 7, 2023, 10 days before she would have turned 94.

Evenly was born June 17, 1929, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to John Luke VanAusdeln and Edith Evelyn Johnson. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1947 where she was the class treasurer...

Jun 2, 2023

Dave Lee Hansing passed away June 2, 2023, at the age of 93 due to natural causes. He was born January 3, 1930, in Kimberly, Idaho, to Ameal and Stella (McCall) Hansing. Dave attended Twin Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1948. He married Joan Scheer on August 23, 1949, in St. Jerome’s Catholic Church and had five...

May 31, 2023

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Geraldine “Jeri” Camp Shaver Thornock, age 89, a resident of Jerome, Idaho, passed away May 31, 2023 in Boise, Idaho due to a massive stroke. Jeri was born August 16, 1933 in Pleasant View, Idaho to Waldamere Camp and Nona Nye Camp. She was the oldest of five children. Jeri spent her younger years in...

May 23, 2023