OBITUARIES

Catherine Johnson

Catherine Johnson

Jun 25, 2018

Life Story for Catherine "Katie" Johnson (Cloughton) Catherine “Katie” Johnson, 92, of Bellevue, Idaho died Monday, June 25, 2018 at the St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. Katie was born December 7, 1925 at her childhood home on Glendale Road south of Bellevue. She was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Heseltine) Cloughton. Katie graduated from the eighth grade at...

John Northrop

John Northrop

Jun 22, 2018

Life Story for John C. Northrop John Charles Northrop passed away suddenly at his home on June 22, 2018. John was destined to become a musician from a very young age. He could master brass, string, and percussion instruments eventually settling on guitar and electric bass. John studied music extensively and was accomplished in music theory. He could write arrangements...

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

Jun 20, 2018

Life Story for Michael John "Magic Mike" Hughes OUR “MAGIC MIKE”, THE LION OF THE MOUNTAIN, went to meet our Lord on June 20th 2018. Mike Hughes was born on August 20th 1928 in New Britain, Connecticut, to parents Raymond Hughes and Julia Jones Hughes. From an early age, Mike paved his own way and became a lifelong ski instructor....

Allen Spafford

Allen Spafford

Jun 17, 2018

Life Story for Allen Leander Spafford Allen Leander Spafford, 92, Sun Valley, ID, died on June 17, 2018. He was born to Allen and Virginia Spafford on November 28, 1921 in Cloquet, MN., and graduated from high school there as class valedictorian. He obtained the first of two chemical engineering degrees from Cornell University in 1943, then after three years...

William Norris

William Norris

Jun 2, 2018

Life Story for William Edwin "Bill" Norris William Edwin “Bill” Norris, 80, of Sun Valley, passed away in his sleep on June 2, 2018, after three years of battling cancer, having been cared for at home by family, friends and dedicated caregivers. He was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas Edwin Norris and Kathryn...

Russell Sample

Russell Sample

Jun 2, 2018

Life Story for Russell Warburton Sample Hailey, Idaho — Russell W Sample, 82, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He leaves his wife of nearly 50 years, Johanna; his daughter, Eltiena and her husband Bill Campbell; two grandchildren Connor and T.J. Campbell; his brother Randell Sample, many close friends, extended family in the US...

LaNeta Hansen

LaNeta Hansen

May 28, 2018

Life Story for LaNeta Ilene Hansen (Hull) Carey, Idaho - LaNeta Ilene Hansen, 84, died at her home at the Hansen Ranch in Carey, Idaho, on Monday March 28, 2018. She was born June 10, 1933, in Jerome, Idaho the daughter of Claude R. and Leota Russell Hull. LaNeta grew up in Jerome and graduated from Jerome High School. On...

Roberto Perez Morales

Roberto Perez Morales

May 26, 2018

Life Story for Roberto Perez Morales

Archie Levitan

Archie Levitan

May 22, 2018

Life Story for Archie Levitan Archie Levitan passed away peacefully at his residence, the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone, Idaho on May 22, 2018. He was 90 years old. Archie was born to Arthur and Theresa on November 4, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. Archie served in the US Army, in the 11th Airborne in and during the 1946-47 occupation...

David Puz MD

David Puz MD

May 20, 2018

Life Story for David V. Puz MD David V. Puz, M.D., passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Ketchum, Idaho, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Special acknowledgment and deepest appreciation go to the efforts of the local EMTs, the firemen and Blaine County policemen. His wife expresses her deepest gratitude for their concerns and compassion. David was born in Olympia,...

Eddie Joe Cutler

Eddie Joe Cutler

May 14, 2018

Life Story for Eddie Joe Cutler Eddie Joe Cutler, 78, passed away at his home in Bellevue, Idaho on Monday, May 14, 2018. He was born October 5, 1939, to Theodore H. and Beth Cutler in Hailey, Idaho. Eddie Joe was raised in Hailey and spent most of his life in the Wood River Valley. He attended and graduated from...

James Gaz

James Gaz

May 8, 2018

Obituary for James "Jim" Gaz Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather James “Jim” Gaz passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2018 in Ketchum, ID of natural causes. He was 95. Jim was born on September 21, 1922 in Hamilton, OH to his parents, Vasilios and Georgia Gaz. He graduated from The University of Cincinnati in 1945 with an Aeronautical...

Dale Byington

Dale Byington

May 2, 2018

Life Story for Dale Byington On May 2, 2018, the Wood River Valley lost one of it’s kindest souls. A friend to all he met. He was a father, brother, son, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He was loved by so many. Born in Pocatello, Idaho March 26, 1970 he spent his first years in Pocatello with his mom,...

Todd Crippen

Todd Crippen

May 1, 2018

Life Story for Todd Richard Crippen Pending

Jennifer Gatehouse

Jennifer Gatehouse

Apr 30, 2018

Life Story for Jennifer Johnson "Jenny" Gatehouse Dear family, friends, caregivers, and community: My time has come to leave the restraints of Parkinson’s behind. I thank all of you for your support and love these past seventeen years. Please remember me as one who loved life and fought to enjoy my life until the very end. When you think of...

Larry Boyd

Larry Boyd

Apr 29, 2018

Life Story for Larry Keith Boyd Larry Keith Boyd, of Fairfield, ID died at St. Lukes Hospital, in Boise, ID surrounded by his family on April 29, 2018. He was 72 years old. Larry is survived by his children: Kaneitha Boyd of Garden City, ID, Jonie McCrory of Eagle, ID, Kellie Thompson of Bellevue, ID and Adam Boyd of Hailey,...

Helen Bertolucci

Helen Bertolucci

Apr 18, 2018

Life Story for Nella Bertolucci Pending

Bill Cooley

Bill Cooley

Apr 14, 2018

Life Story for Bill Cooley Billy Klien Cooley, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2018 in Bellevue, Idaho. He was 90. Bill was born on January 15, 1928, the eldest of six children, on his family’s farm in Leakesville, Mississippi. His early life on the farm instilled in Bill a strong work...

Mary Mizer

Mary Mizer

Mar 31, 2018

Life Story for Mary Martha Mizer Not published

Marian French

Marian French

Mar 30, 2018

Life Story for Marian Lee French Marian French, born Marian Lee Davies on Nov. 11, 1939 in Los Angeles, Ca. passed from this life early in the morning light of the full moon on March 31, 2018, six days after suffering a stroke. She is survived by loving friends and family who admired her remarkable courage and deep inner strength...