Obituaries
Vonda Sharon Helsley
Apr 21, 2024
Vonda Sharon Helsley began her journey in this life in 1935 on a farm in Castleford, Idaho. Born to Aaron and Nora Gonterman, along with 2 brothers, Lyle and Lloyd, and 2 sisters, Lillian and Carol, she was the middle child. Working on the family farm, Vonda learned the importance of hard work and cultivated a love of the outdoors.
At...
Mike Ford Porter
Apr 20, 2024
Mike Ford Porter, 67, of Jerome, passed away April 20, 2024, after battling pancreatic cancer, like his brother Duane. He wanted to live to be 82 just like his parents. He was born October 6, 1956, in Douglas, Wyoming, to Carl and Dorthy Porter. Mike’s father was an oil rig roughneck, so the family moved often. By the time Mike...
Charlotte Jean Jones
Apr 16, 2024
Charlotte Jean Jones, a beautiful, loving soul, joined her dear beloved husband on April 16, 2024. She was born December 14, 1940 in Ogden, Utah to Max and Frances Smith and grew up on one of the largest chicken ranches in the area.
She received her teaching certificate and a BA in English from CU Boulder, Colorado, which is where she...
Ralph James Piper, Jr.
Apr 15, 2024
Ralph James “Jim” Piper Jr. passed away in Jerome, Idaho, on April 15, 2024, due to complications of COPD. He was born on March 21, 1939, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Ralph “Sandy” and Betty Piper.
He attended school in Buhl, Idaho, graduating from Buhl High School in 1958, where he excelled in track and football. He attended Idaho State University...
Mary Thueson
Apr 14, 2024
Mary Tyler Thueson, 99, formerly of Jerome, Idaho died Saturday, April 14, 2024 at Spring Creek Assisted Living Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. Mary was born October 26, 1924 on the family farm in Ucon, Bonneville County, Idaho to Andrews and Helen Alice Dodge Tyler. She was raised on the farm where she learned how to work hard and enjoy nature....
Wynona Maxine Fife
Apr 12, 2024
Wynona “Nona” Fife was born in Howard, Kansas, on October 10, 1931. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 12, 2024, and will be greatly missed. Nona is survived by 2 children, Scott D. Fife and Janie S. Myers, 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her sister, Muffet “Sherrie” Jones, and a loving extended family.
Nona was one of...
John L. O'Dell
Apr 4, 2024
John Lee Bert O'Dell of Jerome, Idaho passed away on April 4, 2024. John was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Oliver Lee Bert "Jack" O'Dell and Anna Reta O'Dell on June 21, 1941.
John grew up in Idaho, then in 1958 at the age of 17, John joined the U.S. Army, travelling through Spain and Italy and was then stationed...
Lori Ann Sitter
Apr 3, 2024
Lori Ann Sitter was born August 24, 1962 in Los Angeles, California. In 1972, her journey led her onto greater soil in Jerome, Idaho. She continued her education and achieved her high school diploma.
In 1984, she met her beloved soul mate, Dru Sitter. On November 7, 1986 she began her unexpected journey of motherhood.
She enjoyed vacationing with her family and...
Dolores Darlene Kiser
Mar 31, 2024
Dolores Darlene Kiser, 86, of Jerome, Idaho passed away March 31, 2024. She was born June 30, 1937 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ernest and Eva May Sharp Starr.
Darlene had a long and adventurous life. She attended school through the 11th grade, and then began working with race horses at the San Anita Race Track in California in the mid...
Eric Peter Holley
Mar 26, 2024
The world was made a brighter place by the life of Eric Peter Holley. Eric passed away into the arms of Jesus after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer on March 26, 2024, at his family's cabin in Pine, Idaho, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the second child of Coral & Diane Holley, born in Modesto, California on...
LaNona N. Harding
Mar 23, 2024
LaNona (Nieder) Harding of Jerome passed away March 23, 2024, one day shy of her 79th birthday. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and aunt. Most of all she will be remembered as a caring friend to all that had the pleasure of being in her life – she will be missed by many.
Per her wishes, no formal services...
Ann Marie Davis Thompson
Mar 22, 2024
Our beloved Ann Marie Davis Thompson slipped peacefully away on March 22, 2024 at 96 years of age.
Ann was born October 25, 1927 to Walter Morse Davis and Anna Marguerite Rider Davis at Pleasantview Idaho, a ranching community on the west edge of the Malad valley. She and her 2 brothers, Ralph and Tom, had idyllic childhoods, raised by...
Janice Louise Henslee
Mar 16, 2024
Janice Louise Henslee, a beloved member of the community in Jerome, Idaho, passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 78. Janice was born on August 15, 1945, in Rupert, Idaho, to her loving parents Thedford Cloyide Marion and Alice Hill.In December 1965, Janice exchanged vows with Dennie Dean Bradley in Burley, Idaho. She dedicated herself to her...
Belva Jane Houst
Mar 9, 2024
Belva Jane Houst passed away March 9, 2024. Jane was born January 1, 1955 in Gooding, ID, along with her sister, Dorothy, to Ferrell and Rose Clark. Jane grew up in Shoshone, ID and graduated from Shoshone High School.
Eventually she found herself in Bountiful, UT where she married Ray Anderson and had two children: Ashley and Micheal Anderson. After several...
Lowell Van Orman
Mar 4, 2024
Lowell J. Van Orman, 82, of Jerome passed away March 4, 2024. At his request, no formal services will be held.
Perry Burnham
Mar 3, 2024
Perry Burnham, 82, passed away March 3, 2024, in Jerome, Idaho. Perry was born December 11, 1941, to Lynn and Ruth Ostler Burnham. He married his wife, Rita Annoot Burnham, in Riverside, California, on November 9, 1963. Perry’s number one priority was his family. He and Rita raised their children, Jeff (Stacy), Steve (Beckie), Jodie (Wade), Jaysen, and Bob (Jen)...
Cherie Lynne Wright
Mar 2, 2024
Cherie Lynne Wright was born December 14, 1954 and passed away March 2, 2024. Cherie was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Reo and Joanne Davis. She was the oldest of the seven siblings. She had an adventurous soul and loved to travel.
After graduating high school, she lived in many places: Seattle, California, Montana, Utah and Idaho. When Cherie came back...
Lance Johns
Feb 27, 2024
William "Lance" Johns, 69, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away February 27, 2024. He was born October 16, 1954, in Morenci, Arizona to James Robert Johns and Nada Fay Clonts. He is survived by his wife, Robin Johns; his sister, Kitty Kay (Gary) Roberts; brother, Tanner (Barbara) Johns; sons, Jeffery Lance Johns and Cody James (Amanda) Johns; and grandchildren; Paitynn Michelle...
LaDon DeRue Harris
Feb 25, 2024
LaDon DeRue Harris, 54, returned to our Heavenly Father on February 25, 2024. She was born January 19, 1970, in Logan, Utah to Herman DeWayne Cottam and Judy Lynn Mills. LaDon was a fun, loving, free spirit who lived her life moving between Utah and Idaho.
In her younger years, she attended multiple schools, and with her open and friendly personality,...
Bonnie McDowell
Feb 23, 2024
Bonnie lost her battle with brain cancer on February 23, 2024. She was born November 12, 1943, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Vera N. Goodman and John P Simpson.
Bonnie married her high school sweetheart, Don McDowell, in 1961. They had three children: Mitch, Ross, and Heather.
Bonnie was a great role model to all who knew her, especially her children. She...
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