OBITUARIES

Christopher Abbett Millspaugh

Christopher Abbett Millspaugh

Jun 21, 2023

 

It’s impossible to encapsulate a man of so many words in a few paragraphs, but here goes.

After a brief illness, on the longest day of the year, Chris Millspaugh took his final curtain call surrounded by family and friends at St. Luke's Wood River. Chris was born on Aug. 26, 1941 to Clarence Arthur Millspaugh and Elva Abbett...

Margery Gail Friedlander

Margery Gail Friedlander

Jun 13, 2023

Margery Gail Friedlander (nee )Pape, born February 2, 1937 in Toronto, Canada, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2023.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years Bernard (Woody) Friedlander, two sons David and Geoffrey, their spouses Deb and Juli, and 4 grandchildren, Alex, Charlie, Ben and Zoë.

Margery emigrated to the US from Toronto in...

Alex Mitma Bellido

Alex Mitma Bellido

Jun 11, 2023

Alejandro Mitma Bellido of Blaine County, Idaho passed away in Lima, Peru on June 11, 2023. Alejandro was 73 years old, born in Peru on December 12, 1949. He was one of 13 children. He immigrated to the United States in the early 1970's and became a citizen in May 2017. Before moving to America, Alejandro was a wood crafter....

Amy Lynn Kalama

Amy Lynn Kalama

Jun 6, 2023

Our family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Amy Lynn Kalama. Amy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 residing in Vineyard, Utah. Amy was always happy, with a smile on her face and so full of life.

She is survived by her two sons, Riley and Blake Long, of Springfield, Oregon, her parents, Gina and...

Erin Elizabeth Rosenstein

Erin Elizabeth Rosenstein

Jun 5, 2023

On Monday June 5th at 10:44 pm we said farewell to one of the most beautiful people our valley has ever known.  Erin Elizabeth (Pickhard) Rosenstein passed peacefully at St. Luke’s in Boise, following a short but terminal illness.  

She is survived by her two amazing children Kaleb and Kaya (their father Kimmarc), Boyfriend Dave, her brother Eric sister...

Jane Trent Eittreim

Jane Trent Eittreim

Jun 4, 2023

Jane Trent Eittreim was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 16, 1943, to John and Maxine Trent. She died early Sunday, June 4, 2023 at her residence in Hailey, Idaho.

She was raised in Central Phoenix and Jane was in the very first class to go all four years to Central High School, where she made lifelong friends as a...

Tracy Tiser Warner

Tracy Tiser Warner

Jun 3, 2023

On the magical day of November 5th, 1961, Tracy Tiser Warner graced the world with her presence, and from that moment on, an extraordinary and enchanting woman began her journey. Born into a world filled with endless possibilities, Tracy embarked on a life filled with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication. She learned early on that such intention was an important...

Timothy Joe Young

Timothy Joe Young

May 29, 2023

Timothy Joe Young “Choch” passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Wood River on May 29 th , 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born on July 25 th , 1958 to Charles and Anita Young in Hailey, Idaho. From a young age Tim was an exceptional athlete starting with T-ball and on to basketball, track and a...

Annette Susan Weber

Annette Susan Weber

May 25, 2023

 

Our beloved mother and grandmother Annette Weber passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own bed, south of Bellevue, on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her children.

Annette was born in 1957 in Denver, Colorado, where she later started her family with her husband, Steven Weber. Brock came first in 1980 and then Gretchen in 1982. Annette cherished...

Angie Rice

Angie Rice

May 25, 2023

                                               Angelina Nannette Beard Miszczenko Rice ( Angie Rice )

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Gertrude French Stretton

Gertrude French Stretton

May 13, 2023

 

Atop Meeting House Hill overlooking Boston, on March 7, 1933, a butterfly lit on a flower growing in a window box of an old Victorian house and dozed and dreamt that she was a human girl child born that day. And her name was Trudy, a bubbly child with golden, curly hair and a broad smile that she wore...

Dusty Dean Pruett

Dusty Dean Pruett

May 6, 2023

The strongest and kindest man we have ever known joined his beloved Dad in Heaven on Saturday, May 6th, 2023.  Dusty spent the last 6 1/2 years of his life struggling to stay one step ahead of his dreadful cancer diagnosis.  He decided early on that he wanted to help the medical researchers learn more about his disease in the hopes that...

Loretta Anne Allred

Loretta Anne Allred

May 6, 2023

 

Loretta Anne Allred, born in Ketchum, Idaho on March 16th, 1946, has passed away peacefully at MiniCassia Care Center on May 6th, 2023, following a long term illness.

She was born in Ketchum, Idaho and graduated from Wood River High School in 1964.

Loretta was a devoted wife and mother, and a loving grandmother. She took great pride in...

Nancy Ruth Cooley

Nancy Ruth Cooley

May 5, 2023

Nancy Sumell Cooley died May 5th, at the St. Luke's Wood River Hospital from complications of cancer. 

Nancy Ruth Sumell was raised in Saratoga County, New York. and attended Oneonta University. In 1981 she.and her dear friend Rita Smolanoff (Gustafson) headed west with plans to move to Colorado. The girls were convinced instead to visit Hailey by another close college...

Delma Ann Bulotti

Delma Ann Bulotti

Apr 26, 2023

Delma Anne Bulotti passed away after a year battle with cancer at her home in Hailey, Idaho on April 26th, 2023. Delma was born September 19th, 1934 in Roseville, California. Delma was the baby of the family with having eight older siblings. Delma graduated from Roseville High School. Delma modeled for several clothing stores both in the local newspaper and...

Karl Skott Stingl

Karl Skott Stingl

Apr 23, 2023

 

We regretfully announce the passing of Karl Scott Stingl, age 64, of Ketchum, Idaho on April 23, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Karl was born to Sunny and Karl Stingl on November 12th, 1958 in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Edmonds, graduated from Woodway High School, and then from the University of Washington, with a...

Dean Behse

Dean Behse

Apr 22, 2023

 

Dean Pickering Behse passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 22, in Sacramento, California, after a short hospital stay due to complications from lung cancer. A life well-lived full of love, adventure, good times, and hard work are the hallmarks of Dean’s life. Dean was grateful and proud of his family, cherished his friendships, and appreciated the...

Trudy Lacoste

Trudy Lacoste

Apr 13, 2023

“Trudy” Gertrude Maureen Lacoste was born February 7, 1944 in Warren, Ohio.

In her early years, she moved between California and Pennsylvania, graduating from Sierra High School in 1961. 

She married David Lacoste in 1970 and moved to Riverside, California.  They had three children Sandy, David and Teresa.

After her divorce in 1982, she moved to Placerville, California, where she...

Gerald K. "Jerry" Edwards

Gerald K. "Jerry" Edwards

Apr 11, 2023

Jerry Edwards passed peacefully April 11, 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho of natural causes. He is survived by his two daughters, Kara Lynn Rowe and Lisa Ann Unser. Granddaughter Kelsey Lynn Lindsey and Grandson Stephen Grant Rowe. Great Grandsons Thomas Perry Lindsey & Harlan Grant Rowe and Great Granddaughter Sage Lynn Lindsey.

Jerry was born in Nebraska and moved with...

Kenneth Douglas Mundie

Kenneth Douglas Mundie

Apr 3, 2023

Kenneth Douglas Mundie, 97, passed away on April 3, 2023, from natural causes.    Ken was born on October 7, 1925, in Los Angeles. He spent the first five years of his life in Detroit, Michigan. When the Great Depression hit, his family became homeless, and they moved to Virginia to live with his grandparents. His father was a house...