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William Daniel Wirsching
Jul 25, 2026
William Daniel Wirsching, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Dan was born on November 30, 1959, to Clarence and Beverly Wirsching. To his parents, he was Danny. To many others, he was Dan. But to the people who loved him most, he became known by his favorite name of all—Papa.
Dan was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho,...
Sarah Ann Reidinger
Jul 25, 2026
Sarah Ann Reidinger, 88, passed away on July 25, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Joseph Warren Kovar Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Joseph Warren "Joe" Kovar Jr passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, in Filer, ID holding hands with his wife Verna Kay Kovar. Joe was born August 20, 1938, in Bremen, North Dakota to Joseph Sr and Blanch Kro Kovar and was the seventh of eight siblings.
At the age of 2, their family moved to Harvey, ND and that is...
Allen Rick Collins
Jul 24, 2026
Rick Collins, 70, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, took the stairway to heaven to join his three siblings in the morning hours of July 24, 2026.
Rick’s birth was on May 12, 1956 to Allen R Collins and Cyrena M. Howell in Pocatello Idaho. By age 13, Rick had earned his Eagle Scout; unprecedented for the time. He squeaked out a...
Michael Clair Kunz
Jul 23, 2026
Michael Clair Kunz, 71, passed away on July 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD, at Portneuf Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mike was born on February 28, 1955, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Clair and Beverly Hill Kunz. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a love for family, values that would guide...
Christina Varner
Jul 22, 2026
Christina McCarty Varner, 64, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Christina was born on March 29, 1962, in Pocatello, Idaho, to S. “Bob” and Dayna McCarty.
She was a creative soul, like a hummingbird, never fully able to sit still or in one place for long. She loved being outdoors with her friends and family hunting, fishing, skiing, and...
Jacob Dewaine Reynolds
Jul 22, 2026
Jacob Dewaine Reynolds, 31, passed away on July 22, 2026.
Jacob was born on the 25th of September in 1994. Jacob came home from the hospital to his Grandma and Grandpa’s home with his mom to reside all his life on Broadway Street. Jacob made a lot of friends in that neighborhood along with very many friends throughout his whole life...
Shawna Jean Childs
Jul 22, 2026
After 68 years of embracing life to the fullest, Shawna Jean Childs passed away on July 22, 2026.
Shawna was born on October 26, 1957, to Dean Mason and Donna Riach Mason.
She loved telling stories about growing up with her siblings, her dad's magic tricks, the family go-karts, and her brother's classic car projects.
After graduating from Twin Falls High School in...
Ryan Ver Wey
Jul 20, 2026
Donald Ryan Ver Wey, known to most simply as Ryan, was born on July 1, 1985, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Kelly Ver Wey and Teresa Ver Wey (Martin). Ryan passed away at his home in Kimberly, Idaho, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 41.
Ryan grew up in Kimberly, and loved his childhood running the streets with his...
Sam W. Lancaster
Jul 20, 2026
Sam W. Lancaster, 96, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Sam was born January 17, 1930, to Jane Marguerite (Sierer) and Roy Young Lancaster, members of the early settler families in the Filer, Idaho, area. As the second oldest in a close-knit family, Sam grew up with his siblings Leroy, Vivian, Sue, Tom,...
Lynda Kay Woodworth
Jul 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announced the passing of Lynda (Knudson) Woodworth, who left us on July 19th at the age of 83; she was battling health issues for the last several years and was surrounded by family and friends. Lynda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who brought joy, humor, and warmth to everyone around her.
She...
Kathleen Roberta Seaton
Jul 19, 2026
Dr. Kathleen Roberta Rodrigues-Seaton (呂珍妮) was a woman of fierce intellect, boundless creativity, and an unwavering refusal to let the world dictate how she should live. She passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy woven with thousands of stitches, vibrant watercolors, and a profound impact on family, friends, and students across the...
Beth Marie Chamberlin
Jul 19, 2026
Beth Marie Chamberlin, 46, passed away on July 19, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the Guestbook below.
Evelyn Thersa Kawanis March
Jul 19, 2026
In the early morning of July 19, 2026, Evelyn T. Kawanis March took her final breath surrounded by her loved ones. She was in no pain and so at peace and ready to go home.
Evelyn’s thoughts,
If you are reading this, please do not mourn my passing, as it was my time. Of course, I would like to have been on...
Gerald LaMar Thompson
Jul 18, 2026
Gerald LaMar Thompson, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026 at the age of 94. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jerry (or LaMar to his family) was born on August 5, 1931 in Rupert, Idaho, and was a proud graduate of American Falls High School, class of 1949.
In 1951, Jerry enlisted in the United States...
Jeanie Taulbee
Jul 18, 2026
Jeanie Taulbee, 73, of Filer, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home.
A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available.
A private celebration of life for Jeanie will be held.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
Terri L. Bay
Jul 17, 2026
Terri L. Bay, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 17th, 2026 at the age of 65 in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Terri was born in West Memphis, Arkansas to Robert Ziegenebin and Karen Race. She was the oldest of two children, her and her younger brother, Robert Ziegenbein. Throughout her life,...
Susan Ann Farrell
Jul 17, 2026
Susan Ann Farrell “Sue” age 74 of Pocatello Idaho passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026.
Sue was born on August 4, 1951, to Donna Mae Heggen Barrick and Walter Spratt Axley Sr. Sue brought an undeniable light into the world from the very beginning. Sue lived life with an open heart. She was best known for her infectious laughter and...
Rodney Shane Block
Jul 17, 2026
Rodney Shane Block, 58, passed away on July 17, 2026.
Rodney Shane Block was born on October 3, 1967, in Jerome, Idaho, to Marlin Block and Shirley Black. Rodney was raised on his family farm in Jerome, Idaho, where he loved the hard work and raising hell. He loved hunting, fishing, snow skiing, and water skiing. He graduated from Jerome High...
Barbara G Grabowski
Jul 15, 2026
Barbara Googins Grabowski, 94, of Sun Valley, Idaho, passed away on July 14, 2026, surrounded by family and beloved caregivers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Grabowski.
Barbara was born on October 17, 1931, in Berkeley, California. She grew up in a playful and loving family with three siblings: Betty, Peter, and Deborah. She attended Berkeley High School—where...
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