OBITUARIES

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Lauralee Dustin was born September 14, 1950 in Pocatello, Idaho to Donald and Doris Dustin.  Laura was born 2nd of 9 children.  Jake (Carolyn) Dustin of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Rebecca Clover of Tucson Arizona, Olie Dustin of Rexburg, Idaho, Don (Julie) Dustin of Fort Hall, Idaho, John Dustin of Pocatello, Idaho, Tom (Rita) Dustin of Pocatello, Idaho, Hans Dustin of...

Jan 23, 2024

On January 23rd, 2024, the Valley lost one of its brightest smiles and happiest souls.  Jan Mason (aka Judith) passed away peacefully with her husband and two daughters by her side at home. Jan fought a brief battle with cancer with her characteristic strength, optimism, and laughter.  

She is survived by daughters Alex Lang of Coeur d'Alene, ID and Brodie...

Jan 21, 2024

Richard “Kass” Kassebaum, 87 passed away on January 21, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Pasadena, California to Charles and Dorothy Kassebaum. He spent his early years in California, but being an adventurous soul, he was soon off to Colorado to pursue his passion for land development and the great outdoors before arriving in his adopted hometown...

Jan 2, 2024

Michael Edward Boberg, 63 of Hailey, Idaho died , January 2, 2024. Services will be held January 27, 2024 at 2:30 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Hailey, ID. 

Jan 1, 2024

On New Year’s Day 2024, Elijah Oliver Lindley left his broken body on earth to go be with God in Heaven. He loved being outside more than anything else, and his passion for hunting, fishing, riding his dirt bike, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors drove all that he did. 

He loved his family and friends big, and we...

Dec 27, 2023

 

Don Atkinson was born on April 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, and died in his East Fork home in Ketchum, Idaho, on Dec. 27, 2023.

Don’s parents, Chuck and Floss Atkinson, moved to Picabo, Idaho, in 1936 when he was 2 years old. Chuck and Floss managed the Picabo General Store for the Kilpatrick brothers, and Don spent his childhood working...

Dec 10, 2023

Robin Marie (Fruehauf) Crotty was born on April 16, 1964, in Kenmore, New York, to Herbert and June Fruehauf. Robin is the second youngest of seven, Peggy, Pam, Yvonne, Herbert Jr., Justina and Jessica.

Robin worked at the Buffalo Marriott as a desk clerk where she met her husband, Mike. They were married on Sept. 12, 1986, after dating a...

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Carol Dean Browning Dumke, 97, died on Dec. 10 at 4:30 a.m. in her Fairways home after a long illness.

Carol was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Spa, Belgium, the second of four children of Val Allen Browning and Ann Chaffin Browning. Her parents were from Ogden, Utah, but had moved to Belgium to represent the interests of the...

Dec 5, 2023

Robert Oversier passed away suddenly but peacefully at the age of 83, on December 5, 2023 in his Hailey, Idaho home. He and his identical twin brother, Adrian, were born on February 15th, 1940 in Papua, New Guinea where their father was posted for the Shell Oil Company at the time.    When World War II broke out, Christina Oversier...

Nov 29, 2023

 

      Long time Wood River Valley Farrier, Thomas  Everett Riney, died on November 29, 2023. He served the valley equestrian community for nearly 50 years with a mix of honesty, humor, and knowledge that will live on in the apprentices that studied under him. What is lesser known is his life before becoming, arguably, the Wood River’s best...

Nov 22, 2023

 

Herb Nolan peacefully passed away on November 22, 2023, at his beloved home in Ketchum Idaho. 

Herb moved with his single mother, Helen, and three siblings, Ben, Dick, and Mary from Michigan to Laguna Beach in 1946. Although the Nolans lacked resources, Herb felt enriched growing up in Laguna. He thrived at diving, surfing, racing hotrods and other mischief...

Nov 22, 2023

Marti: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Sister in law, Mother, Aunt, Beste, Tag-a-Mom, Friend, and Partner. She resided in all of these roles with a genuine heart and a joyful giggle. 

Martha Esle Bjornstad was born to Trygve and Gertrude Bjornstad on July 17th, 1946 in Seattle, WA. When she was 3 yrs old, her parents built a lake cabin over a weekend...

Nov 21, 2023

Laurie Mitchell Loudenslager, 66, passed away at her home on November 21, 2023.

Laurie was born in Corvallis, Oregon on December 21, 1956 and grew up in Tennessee and California. She graduated from John Muir Alternative School in San Diego in 1975. She moved to Ketchum, Idaho in 1979 while working as children’s caretaker and found the place she would...

Nov 13, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Connor Scott Morris, a beloved son, husband, brother and friend left us. After fighting a long hard battle he is finally at peace. While Connor has left us far too young, we know that he is watching over all of us.

Connor was born on September 14, 1997 at the St. Moritz Hospital in Sun...

Nov 2, 2023

 

Morris Jacob,70,a gifted professional musician, a master woodworker and a skilled chef, died of cardiac arrest on November 2 at his home in Sun Valley Idaho.

Morris, called Moe by his many friends, received his B.A. and M.M. Degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music in Violin and Viola performance. Immediately after graduation he was hired by the Columbus...

Oct 26, 2023

On November 28 th 1949, Kathleen (Kathy) was born to her parents Joe and Flora Laragan of Ketchum, Idaho, at the Sun Valley Lodge. She was the oldest of three children, with a younger sister, Kim, and their little brother Joey. She loved growing up in the small town of Ketchum and had many fond memories of going ice skating,...

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 13, 2023

 

It is with great sadness we share news of the passing of George Puentes. George passed away on Friday, October 13th following a challenging and lengthy battle with cancer. He was in the presence of his wife of 27 years, Stephanie, in their home in Hailey Idaho. George was a mentor, advocate, son, husband, father, brother, and a friend...