OAKLEY – Bonnie Karolyn Severe Martin, 80, former Oakley resident, died peacefully following a lingering illness on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the home of her daughter Vicki in Sedro Woolley, WA.

Karolyn, known as “Terry” by her High School classmates (1950), was born on August 7, 1932 in Rupert, Idaho. Karolyn was the daughter of Hyrum Harrison Severe and Lila May Dahlquist. Karolyn was raised in Oakley by her Grandmother Lillie Elizabeth Briggs Severe after the passing of her mother.

Karolyn was married to Jack A. Martin for nearly 51 years. Jack and Karolyn met and married in Oakley while in their youth. They were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout their lives. Jack passed away on May 7, 2001.

Survivors include her children Kim J. (Joanne M.) Martin of Lindon, Utah; Vicki Ruth (Timothy G.) Rawls of Sedro Woolley, WA; Judy Kay (Fernando) Maldonado of Sedro Woolley, WA; and Randal S. Martin of Marblemount, WA. Grandchildren include Tressa Martin, Marielle (Troy) Clark; Kylene Rawls, Shawn Rawls; Gabriel Maldonado, Savanna (Tanner) McCoy and LySandra Maldonado; and Neely Martin. Great Grandchildren include Emma and William (“Hutch”) Clark and Paycee Maldonado.

Karolyn’s siblings include Marolyn Severe Collins Muhlestein, Harrison Kay Severe (deceased) and Sandra Severe Salciccia.

The family wishes to announce a graveside service to be held at the Basin Cemetery east of Oakley, Idaho. The service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 beginning at 1:30 pm. Karolyn will be laid to rest alongside the “Love of her life,” Jack.

                PAUL – Georgene (Gene) Rogers passed away peacefully on April 7, 2013. Gene, the daughter of George and Eva Bryant, was born June 27, 1926 in Strong City, Oklahoma. Gene was a precocious child and never found anything she couldn’t do once she set her mind to it. She married the love of her life Dale Rogers on September 27, 1944 in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a year later they moved to Idaho and spent most of their time in the Magic Valley.

Gene was a wonderful cook, spending many years cooking for the sheep camps, the Ponderosa Inn and Burley Inn. She was noted for her fresh baked bread and pies. She loved to dance, fish, crochet, read, play dominoes and cards. Family and friends treasure her beautiful crochet work. Gene had a dynamic personality and made friends easily and was loved by all.

Gene had a quick wit and a strong arm allowing her to raise three rowdy boys with ease. She is survived by: her sons George (Charlene); Kenneth (Geri); Richard (Cindy); 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and her sister LaVerna Coots. Her family was the center of her life and they all loved her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dale and brother’s Ray Bryant, Howard Bryant and Forest Bryant and grandson Rich Caldwell.

Gene’s final act of service was to donate her body to science for educational purposes. There will be a celebration of her life the last week of June in Paul, Idaho for family and friends.

The family wishes to thank Highland Estates and Intermountain Home Care for their care and support. Arrangements have been under the direction of Joel Heward at Hansen Mortuary.

           BURLEY  –  Janey Lee Kraus, a Burley resident, was 63 when she went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 14,  2013.  Janey passed away in her sleep at her home.

She was born June 7, 1949, in Wendell, Idaho, to Russell and Lilian (Asquith) Brooks.   She grew up in Gooding, Idaho, where she attended school and graduated in 1967.  Janey worked as a bank teller for nearly 40 years, until she retired.  She met the love of her life in 1988.  She married Gary Kraus in August of 1989, and they spent 23 wonderful years together.  Janey loved to take care of her home, read, ride her bike, and travel with her sister and girlfriends.  She was active in the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Paul.  Janey loved her children and made sure to support and attend her grandchildren’s activities.  She also loved to spend time with her great-grandson and be his playmate.

Janey is survived by her husband, Gary Kraus of Burley; her daughter, Deanna (Ken) Meyer of Colorado Springs, Colo.;  her son, Jake (Tawnya) Kraus of Hazelton; her grandchildren, Trista Kraus, Ashley Kraus, and Derek Meyer;  her great-grandson, Brayden Kraus; her sister, Linda Stewart of Eagle, Idaho;  her brother-in-law, Jerald (Cathy) Kraus of Rupert; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.

The family wishes to express its thanks to everyone for their love and support during Janey’s illness.  A special appreciation goes to her good friend, Becky Harman, the ladies group of her church, and all her doctors and nurses.  Each of you touched Janey in a special way.

A celebration of Janey’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, 129 N. 2^nd W., in Paul, with the Rev. Brandon Wallace officiating.  Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.

            BURLEY  –  John Max Heward, 92, of Burley, returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center of a lingering illness.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1920, in Bellevue, Idaho.  He was the sixth of eight children born to William Alma and Ida Eliza Bowen Heward.  He grew up and attended schools in Grace and Burley, Idaho.  He married Phyllis Ellen Searle on Nov. 25, 1940, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and they made their home in Burley.  He farmed all of his life besides working for Idaho Potato Processors, Fronk Motor Company, and the Burley Irrigation District as a ditch rider.

John was an active member of the LDS Church where he had served in many callings including, chairman of the Boy Scouts from 1946-1947, and manager of the View Ward softball teams in 1952 and 1953 where they won the stake championship and were awarded a trophy each year.  He also served as second counselor and secretary in both the MIA and the high priests group leadership, and was a faithful home teacher.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Phyllis Heward of Burley; his children, Max (Marilyn) Heward of Rupert, Leon (Pat) Heward of Ogden, Utah, Ronald (Pam) Heward of Heyburn, Louise (Brent) Packer of Spanish Fork, Utah, Elaine (Steve) Cheney of Las Vegas, Nev., and Carol (Claude) Weyant of Ascutney, Vt.; 29 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Don Heward of American Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; two sisters; one great-grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. Kevin Owens, John’s nurses, and the Cassia Regional Medical Center for the loving and excellent care given to him during his illness.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the View LDS Church, 490 E. 550 S., of Burley, with Bishop Von Gibby officiating.  Burial will be in the View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Anthony Lyle Firkins, 33 of Caldwell passed away April 19, 2013.  Anthony was born on March 23, 1980 in Malad, Idaho to Anthony and Donna Kunce Firkins.  He married Julie Cobio on May 18, 2009.  He was a member of the Mountain View Christian Center.  Anthony enjoyed fishing, boating, and playing the guitar with his dad and sister.  His sons Mason and Jaxson and Granddaughter Jordan were the light of his life.

He is survived by his parents Anthony (Nancy) Firkins, mother Donna (Rick) Dodge, wife Julie Firkins, children Mason Lee Matthew Firkins, Jaxson Roy JC Schroeder, after the marriage  Rick, Shante and Martika were added to the family, his sisters Brandy Firkins (Kelli Hintz), and Dawn (Myron) Jenkins.  His grandparents Carma Firkins and Davis Karen Vansant, Granddaughter Jordan, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and special Cousins.  He is preceded in death by his Grandfather Austin Firkins and Uncle Lyle Eugene Firkins.

A Celebration of his life will be held Tuesday April 23, 2013 at 3:00 at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6^th St. in Rupert.  Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward at Hansen Mortuary.

            HEYBURN  – Clarice Mae Groesbeck, 84, of Heyburn, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on Aug. 23, 1928, to Otto and Lillian Deide.  As an only daughter, she so appreciated her three brothers, Lloyd Milton, Darrell (LaDonna), and Del Deide (Lois).  In 1936, she moved with her family from Iowa to Nampa, later making Caldwell a permanent home in 1937.  Clarice soon learned the responsibilities of running the domestic part of a farm family, and she graduated from Caldwell High in 1947.  She also did clod picking in potato harvest and worked at Evans fly-tying company, snelling hooks.

The skills her mother taught her were passed on to her own family when she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Thomas Groesbeck, at a dance hall in Caldwell.  She and Dick were married on May 29, 1948, in Nampa, Idaho, and this was the beginning of a lifetime of togetherness and Clarice’s work as Dick’s full-time cook.  Dick’s profession took the family to parts of Montana: Missoula, Boulder, Helena, and Great Falls.  Born to this union in 1949, was daughter, Cathy (Jerald Kraus), and in 1953, son, Jerry (Terry).  In 1959, Dick’s work brought them back to Idaho, where they settled in the Mini-Cassia area.

There were seldom times when you saw Dick without Clarice, although they went to their own coffee shops.  Clarice enjoyed making life-long friends, and her sense of humor brightened a room; she never forgot the punch line of a joke.  She was a member and past president of the Rupert Lady Elks and Rupert Country Club.  Her hobbies included bowling and golfing, for which she won many awards.  She enjoyed snow skiing with her friends and family, but excelled at waterskiing and teaching others how to get up and stay up in the water.  Another past time was out-fishing Dick, and beating anyone at Gin Rummy.  We will all remember her excellent cooking  –  no one could make a peanut brittle like her, and so many were treated to her three layer German chocolate cakes on their birthdays.  This May, Dick and Clarice would have celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary.

She has four grandchildren, Lynn (Dan Boberg), Lisa, Tina, and Nicholas (Shanna Kraus); and six great-grandchildren:  Bobergs:  Natalie, Julia, and Kira; Tina Kraus: Jillian; and Nick Kraus:  Karter and Kate.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Guy and Eva Groesbeck; one brother, Lloyd Milton Deide; her grandson, Jerald Matthew Kraus; and two nephews, Roger Deide, and Mark Deide.

We will miss you Mom (Granny Goose),  Love you more!

The funeral was held Thursday, April 18, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

In lieu of flowers, Clarice requested that you make a donation to your local animal shelter or a dog rescue organization.

Condolences to the family may be mailed to Rasmussen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 878, Burley, ID 83318

            PAUL – Evelynn Jensen Reese, a 93 year old resident of Paul, Idaho, passed away April 20, 2013, in Rupert, Idaho.

                Evelynn was born October 31, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah.  Her parents are Carrie Sophia and Anton Jensen. She was the eighth of nine children—eight girls and one boy. Her sisters are Thelma Lee, Grace Hansen, Doris Merrell, Helen Casto, Joy Fedderson, Dauna McIntyre, Gay Garrett and her brother Armour Jensen all whom are deceased.

Evelynn was married to Milton H. Reese inEvanston,Wyoming, September 14, 1940. They dry farmed inUtahbefore drawing a homestead inPaul,Idaho, in the year 1955. Evelynn worked as a Personnel Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation in Burley until her retirement in 1988.Eventually they sold their farm in Paul and bought a ranch inMoore,Idaho.  They also bought a house in the town ofPaul, where they lived when they weren’t at the ranch.

Evelynn always looked on the bright side of everything and was always willing to help whenever she could.  Her family said they never heard her say anything negative about anyone. Evelynn enjoyed playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles and fishing.

Evelynn is survived by her children, Kathy Preuit of Rupert, Idaho, Bill Reese of Moore, Idaho, and Marilyn (Brent) Whitesides of Rupert, Idaho, 5 grandchildren, Stacey (Kent) Jackson, Brandon (Lisa) Whitesides, Troy (Janice) Preuit, Josh (Bobbie) Reese  and Courtney (Gabe) Rollheiser, and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Milton, and a great grandson Ty Reese Jackson.

Thanks to the special people at Vista Assisted Living in Rupert for the wonderful care they gave our mother in her last days.

According to Evelynn’s wishes there was no formal service held.

A private family burial was held in the Rupert cemetery under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

            BURLEY  –  Harry LeRoy Knopp, 86, of Burley, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Harry was born on Oct. 6, 1926, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Adolph and Amelia “Molly” Weber Knopp.  He received his education in Springdale and Burley.  He was a veteran of World War II having honorably served our country in the United States Army.  He married the love of his life and best friend, Nelda Kay Carson, on May 3, 1958 in Burley, and together, they raised six children.

During his younger years Harry enjoyed playing softball.  He later took up bowling and loved to go camping and fishing with his family  – especially the yearly vacations to Red Fish Lake.

He was a lifelong farmer and was known for his integrity and hard work.  He instilled these wonderful attributes on to his children and grandchildren.  He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda of Burley; his children, Cindy Williams of Salt Lake City, Utah, Teressa (Jerry) Grover of Boulder City, Nev., and Laurie Pratt, Susan (Richard) Nay, Scott (Mikea) Knopp and Todd (Dawn) Knopp all of Burley; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Don (Thelma) Knopp, Larine Heinze, Delores (Larry) Carson, and Shirley (Clinton) Harris all of Burley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Boyd Warwood and Ruben Heinze.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, 129 N. Second W., in Paul, with the Rev. Brian Livermore officiating.  Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church.

            BURLEY – Lewis Argustus Baxter, 70, of Burley, Idaho, left this mortal existence on Monday, April 22, 2013.  He was born in Arkansas, but spent the majority of his life in the Burley area.

Lewis was often known as Louie by his friends and loved ones.  He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather, whose life revolved around them and their happiness.  He had many passions and interests throughout his life including gardening, fishing, classic muscle cars, hunting, and anything that included being outdoors.  He was a soft-spoken man full of kindness, service, compassion, and honesty.  He was an extremely hard-worker, full of creativity and innovation.  His unconditional love touched so many people, and they were simply better for having known him.  Anyone in his presence could feel his genuine spirit, and enjoy his sense of humor and laughter.  There is no doubt he will be greatly missed by his friends and loved ones here, but we take comfort in the joyous reunions that are taking place in heaven. He is survived by his children, Tammy (Jason) Robinson, Michelle (Tony) Potter, Jimmy (Janeal) Baxter, and Tiffney; his fourteen grandchildren, his siblings,  Jack, Virginia, and Butch, and the mother of his four children, Susan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nora and Mitchell, his brothers Dorlan Gene,  Nolas, Mitchell Jr. “Bubba”, and Dean; his sister, Betty Jo;his nephew, Victor; and his two daughters, Melissa and Teresa.

There will be a private family service to honor Lewis at a future date.

Cremation services are under the direction of Morrison Payne Funeral Home in Burley.

            RUPERT  –  Richard A. Dal Soglio, 92, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Rupert, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Salt Lake City.

Richard was born March 19, 1921, in Rupert, Idaho, to Ermette and Anna Leoni Dal Soglio.  He grew up in Rupert and served his country as a Marine (Simper Fi) in World War II.  He married his sweetheart, Dorothy Huff, in Rupert and they raised their children in Albany, Oregon.  They moved back to Burley for five years then transferred to Salt Lake in 1978 where he lived until last Thursday.

He has been in the fuel business as an owner of Dal Soglio Distributing and Dal Soglio, Inc., since 1973.  He started a legacy of honesty and respect that spans 40 years and three generations.  He loved his family, friends and employees with a devoted heart.  He will be missed for his wisdom, hugs, and generosity of spirit.  His shoes can never be filled, as he left a very large footprint in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Dal Soglio; sons, Steven (Cindy) Dal Soglio of Sandy, Utah, and Lt. Col. (ret.) Douglas (Christine) Dal Soglio of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; and sisters, Olga McBride, Delores (Carl) Staley, and Irene Dal Soglio.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Hugo Dal Soglio; and his parents.

A celebration of life and sharing of memories will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.  Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a favorite charity.

            BURLEY  –  Erman Jay Whittle, an 89-year-old longtime resident of Burley, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Jay was born on March 10, 1924, in Oakley, Idaho, the son of Erman Lyle and Maude Zelma (Critchfield) Whittle.  He received his education in Burley and graduated from Burley High School in 1942.  He joined the United States Navy and served honorably during World War II.  He married Maurine Hedman (Weeks) on Feb. 14, 1945, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Jay was a well-known cattleman and was the co-owner of Burley Livestock Auction.  He was active throughout the community and enjoyed his association with the Civil Air Patrol, the PTA, and the Burley High School rodeo program.  Jay was a charter and life member of the Burley Kiwanis Club and had served as president locally and of the Utah-Idaho District.  He had 49 years of perfect attendance until ill health forced him to resign.  Through his active service in the Kiwanis Club, hundreds of young men and women benefitted from the ideals and programs offered to the youth of our community.

He was an active member of the LDS Church and had served as president of the Young Men, high priest group leader, counselor and ward clerk in a bishopric, and with his wife, Maurine, served as workers in the Boise Idaho Temple.

Jay is survived by his wife, Maurine Whittle of Burley; his children, Donald Jay (Indie) Whittle of Rupert, Kenneth Lee Whittle of Burley, and Ferol Kristine (John) Herbert of Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren, Holly (Scott) Bond, Jenger Cole, and Amy Kathleen (Mike) Keller; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Clara Joyce Fenton and Zelma Sue Warr.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Star LDS Church, 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, with Bishop Jeffery L. Harris officiating.  Burial will be in Gem Memorial Gardens with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:40 a.m. Saturday at the church.

BURLEY  –  Frank Cecil Toner, 97, passed away at his home in Burley on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

Cecil was born on July 31, 1915, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Frank Brown and Ethel Wolfe Toner.  The family farmed south of Burley, and when Cecil was 3 years of age, the family sold the farm and moved to California.  His father went in search of work, eventually stopping in Yakima, Washington, where his family joined him.  Dad finished the first grade there.  Due to Depression times, the farm was turned back to his dad, so the family returned to Burley where they farmed the original farm, with additional farms being added.

Dad graduated from Burley High School with the class of 1933, after which he went to a mechanic school in Portland, Oregon.  He returned to Burley to farm with his father on the family  dairy farm.

Cecil met Clarice Emma Brady, who just happened to be a close neighbor.  Upon her graduation from high school, they married on Oct. 30, 1941, and to this union came four children, Bill (Dorothy) Toner, Betty (Ivan) Olsen, David (Susan) Toner, and Darice (Paul) Okelberry.

After retirement, Dad continued to help his son, Dave, on the farm, swathing hay and topping beets until into his early 90s.  Dave always said he couldn’t retire until his dad quit farming!  Dad took great pride in his beautiful vegetable garden each year, growing one even last summer.  We all attribute his ethics of hard work and deep moral character to his longevity.

Mother and Dad enjoyed traveling together, visiting Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, and several trips across the United States where they met and made many lifelong friends.  They maintained a home in Quartzsite, Arizona, for nearly 40 years, where they enjoyed the winter months and getting to know and learning to love the countless friends they made there.  During those months, they became rock hounds and silver smiths, creating beautiful jewelry, and their stained glass and etched glass creations were a wonder to behold.

The great pleasures of Dad’s life revolved around his family.  We all have precious memories of the many fishing and camping trips and the many family gatherings with extended family.

Cecil is survived by his loving wife of nearly 72 years, Clarice Toner of Burley; his children, Bill (Dorothy) Toner of Burley, Betty (Ivan) Olsen of Clarkston, Wash., David (Susan) Toner of Burley, and Darice Okelberry of Twin Falls; two sisters, Marjorie Leifchner of Burley, and Nadine (Dow) Rathbun of Twin Falls; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother and an infant sister; two great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Paul Okelberry.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, May 13, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

                BURLEY  –  Jannetta “Jan” Platts Rigby, 92, of Burley, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

She was born on Dec. 29, 1920, in Heyburn, Idaho, the daughter of Chauncey William and Veda Hellewell Platts.  Jannetta graduated from the Paul High School, Albion State Normal School, and Utah State University – all with honors.  She was a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron and Phi Kappa Phi.  She completed a dietetic internship at the University of Chicago.

She married Samuel Glade Rigby of Fairview, Utah, on June 21, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.  He died on May 29, 1983.  He was a chief engineer on tanker ships for more than 30 years.

Jannetta worked as supervisor of the Salt Lake City schools cafeterias.  She served in positions in the Utah State Dietetic Association and the Utah State Nutrition Council.  She also worked as a hospital dietitian in Seattle, Wash., and Albany, California.  She taught school in Idaho and in Bountiful, Utah, from 1963 until her retirement in 1981.  She was a very dedicated teacher and enriched the lives of many students.

Jannetta was an active member of the LDS Church and had served as a teacher and secretary in the Relief Society, and in ward and stake positions of the Young Women.  She was also a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had compiled many family histories for the Platts and Hellewell families.

She moved to Burley in 2008 to be near her family and resided at the Warren House Assisted Living in Burley.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews who truly loved their Aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Bernice; and her brother, Chauncey William Platts Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Paul Cemetery, 575 W. 100 N., of Paul, with Bishop Clay Handy officiating.

Friends may call from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

Eldon J. Stephenson

            RUPERT – Eldon James Stephenson, 86, of Rupert, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Acequia LDS Church.

Burial services will be held at a future date under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

Jessie Jean Karlson

BURLEY  –  Jessie Jean “Granny” Karlson, 88, of Burley, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 10, 2013.

A graveside service washeld Thursday, May 16, at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16^th St., in Burley, with Bishop Clay Handy officiating.

Joyce M. Nay

BURLEY  –   Joyce Morrison Nay, 74, of Burley, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center.

A graveside service was held Thursday, May 16, at the Paul Cemetery, with Bishop Brett Thomas officiating under the direction of  the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

            BURLEY  –   Laura Fay Beem Kober, 85, of Burley, passed away at her home on Friday, May 10, 2013, with her family by her side.
She was born on Oct. 21, 1927, in Grace, Idaho, to Virgil Otto and Katie (Voss) Beem. She was the youngest daughter in a family of seven children which included two sisters and four brothers. As a child, Laura moved into various towns. She attended elementary school in Wendell and later moved to Jerome where she completed middle school and graduated from Jerome High School in 1945.

After high school, she started working for Mountain States Telephone Company. On Nov. 29, 1947, in Jerome, Laura married John R. Kober, her high school sweetheart. They lived in Jerome for 15 years before settling into Burley.  She had worked for Ore-Ida Foods for many years before finally retiring in 1990.
After retirement, she helped out close friends with various jobs around the Burley area. She enjoyed riding motorcycles across the United States and into Canada with her husband John. She also enjoyed cooking holiday meals, crocheting and coin collecting.
For the past 16 years, she has put up a courageous battle against cancer. She received enormous amounts of love and support from her close friends and family.
She is survived by brothers, Truman (Ruby) Beem of Jerome, Idaho, and Kenneth (Donna) Beem of Eden, Idaho; children, Ricky (Kathleen) Kober of Centerville, Utah, Reinhold (Teri) Kober of Pasco, Wash., Glen (Anna) Kober of Grafton, N.D., Darlene (Julian) Jolley of Burley, Idaho, and James (Jacque) Kober of Boise, Idaho; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Katie; sisters, Dorothy and Anna; brothers, Art and Fred; granddaughter, Lisa; and husband, John.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Center in Utah, or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Dr. Margo Saunders and Minidoka Home Health and Hospice for the care Laura received during her courageous battle with cancer and her final days.

            BURLEY  –  Lynn Orme Dalling, 89, of Boise, and formerly of Burley, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Bonaventure Assisted Living Community, in Boise, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 4, 1924, the fifth child of William Ricks and Sarah Ethel Orme Dalling.  Lynn was born and raised in Sugar City, Idaho, where he lived on a dairy farm and learned how to work hard.  Lynn was drafted into the United States Army in 1943, and fought on the front lines during World War II.  After returning home from the war, Lynn married his high school sweetheart, Revola Haws, on June 19, 1946, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.  In June they would have celebrated their 67^th wedding anniversary.  Lynn and Revola raised their children in Burley, Idaho.

Lynn worked for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A & P Stores) buying and selling potatoes throughout the western United States.  He was promoted to manager and oversaw the produce division in six western states.  Lynn was named twice in the Who’s Who in American Businesses.  After Lynn retired, he worked for Sun Valley Potatoes for several years.

He was active in community affairs as a member of the Kiwanis Club, Republican Precinct Chairman, and served on many other local community committees.  Lynn was an active member of the Burley American Legion and very proud to be a veteran.  He was a great gardener and enjoyed keeping a beautiful yard.

Lynn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings.  Some of his favorites were teaching the youth, being a faithful home teacher, serving as stake mission president, bishop of the Burley 5^th Ward, high councilor, stake executive secretary, and serving in the temple.  After retirement, Lynn and his wife served for 18 months in the Canada Halifax Mission.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Revola Dalling; three children, Susan Lynn Price (Doyle) of Rupert, Idaho, William R. “Bill” Dalling (Laurie) of Boise, Idaho, and Lynette Lowry (David) of South Weber, Utah; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John L. Dalling (Artell) of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Glenn Dalling (Dorothy) of Sugar City, Idaho; and one sister, Elva Rose of Idaho Falls, Idaho;

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; two brothers; and an infant baby daughter.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the Burley LDS 3^rd and 7^th Ward Church, 2200 Oakley Ave., in Burley, with Bishop David Hansen officiating.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:40 a.m. Friday at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Hearts for Hospice (especially Rachel and Sheila) for the outstanding care given to Lynn.

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend will be greatly missed.

              BURLEY ~ Naomi Lynch, 87, of Burley, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Naomi was born April 22, 1926, in Hooper, Utah, the daughter of Lee Ellis and Raymond Marie (Wiart) Higley.  She was the sixth of seven children.  The family later moved to Paul, where she graduated from Heyburn High School.  She married Don Holmes on Nov. 23, 1946, in Paul, and they became the parents of four wonderful children.  They were later divorced.  After working as the secretary for Holmes Construction Company she became involved working and modeling for the B-Mary clothing shop at the Ponderosa, and then opened the gift shop ‘Imports Etc.’ in downtown Burley.

On Oct. 21, 1983, Naomi married James Lynch Sr. in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was thrilled to gain three more children with this marriage.  She and Jim enjoyed traveling and supporting their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their many activities.  Shopping in New York City was a favorite activity, although she was really good at shopping anywhere!  She loved “Lunch Bunch,”  “Crazy Eights,” flowers, and of course bridge.  Her family was especially grateful that she loved to cook!  They were the recipients of amazing meals and always looked forward to family get-togethers.  She had a wonderful wit and sense of humor and made everyone she knew feel loved.

Naomi will be missed greatly by her husband, Jim Lynch of Burley; her brother, Lee (Maria) Higley of Heyburn; and her children, Sheryl (Chris) Dowling of Orem, Utah, Sandi Viau of Hailey, Rick (Melanie) Holmes of Rupert, Curtis Holmes, Jim (Karen Ann) Lynch, and Steve (Marcia) Lynch all of Burley, and Gary (Pam) Lynch of Twin Falls; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandsons, Tracey Gorringe and Anthony Pica; her first husband, Don Holmes; and her siblings, Evona Duff, Bea Thaxton, Marcine Hacking, Albert “Bud” Higley, and Wallace Higley.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday.  Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

            BURLEY  –  Robert D. Bronson was born in Burley, Idaho, the son of Robert M. and Lucille Margaret Peacock Bronson, on Sept. 17, 1943.  He died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the age of 69.

He graduated from Burley High School in 1961 and went to Idaho State University for the next four and a half years. Bob was drafted into the United States Army at this time, training in Arlington, Texas, and later being deployed to Tokyo, Japan. While in Japan he worked at the United States Army Hospital, Kishine. He married Mitsuko Mori on Nov 29, 1968.

They returned to Burley, Idaho in 1969, where he started to work with his father in the business of ranching and farming.  Bob and Mitsuko spent summers at the ranch working to clear ground or fencing. He dedicated his time and effort to being a good steward of the land and knew sagebrush, cedar trees, and noxious weeds would not produce fat and healthy livestock.

Bob and Mitsuko have two children, Sean and Nicole (Josh Liddiard).

Bob served as the first chairperson for Cassia County Public Lands Committee. He served on the West Cassia Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors for 11 years, serving as chairman for two terms.  He also served as a S.W.C.D. Division IV officer. He was asked by the Cassia County commissioners to be the representative for Cassia County for the Animal Damage Control Board, he served on the Noxious Weed Committee for Cassia County and served on the Steering Committee for the Idaho Snake River Plain USDA Water Quality Demonstration Project.  He also served as the project officer for the Managed Aquifer Recharge of the Oakley Fan Area. In 1998, he was nominated and received an award for Grassman of the Year for the State of Idaho.

Bob enjoyed fishing but truly loved to go hunting. He hunted elk, caribou, bear, deer, and pheasant. He enjoyed spending time at the ranch and even built a fishpond. Bob got a kick out of taking his five grand kids fishing. He would carefully bait each hook with a worm and help them cast their line.  Around the fishpond he transplanted elderberry bushes and each fall the family would go harvest these berries and make syrup. Bob enjoyed collecting ranch and farm antiques and liked to show his latest discovery to family and friends. He brought home old bottles, date nails, and other great finds.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mitsuko Bronson of Burley; his children, Sean Bronson, and Nicole (Josh) Liddiard all of Burley; his father, Bob Bronson Sr., and his wife, Jane Bronson of Burley; his siblings, Kristi (Jim) Kingma of Grangeville, Idaho, and Brent (Sandy) Bronson of Denver, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Michael Bronson, Aiden Liddiard, Khali Liddiard, Anika Liddiard, and Ethan Liddiard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille M. Bronson; and one brother, Karl Bronson.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the View LDS Church, 490 E. 550 S., of Burley, with Bishop Art Thornton officiating.  Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Friday at the church.

BURLEY  –  Eloise Mae Atchley, 99, of Burley, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Eloise (Ella) was born on Jan. 1, 1914, in Dillsboro, N.C., to Kelly and Myrtle Brooks Bradley.  She was the second of five children.  The family later moved to Barkers Creek (Whittier, N.C.) where she attended school.  She loved school and played on the basketball team.  Eloise met a handsome man, W.R. Atchley, from Sevierville, Tenn., and they were married on June 12, 1936.  They lived and farmed near Ashton, Idaho, before moving to North Carolina.  To this union a daughter was born, Eula Mae.  After 49 years of marriage, W.R. passed away in August 1985.

Eloise moved to Burley, Idaho, in 1992 to be nearer to her daughter and family.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she met several dear friends.  She loved reading her Bible and other religious books.  Her hobbies included gardening, working in her flower beds, cooking, baking, and sewing.

Eloise is survived by her daughter, Eula (Bill) Atchley of Burley; grandson, Mike (Connie) Atchley, granddaughter, Shawna (Chris) Wolf, and granddaughter, Lisa (Randy) Parish, all of Burley.  She leaves behind six great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Alice Sutton and Mildred Patterson, both of Whittier, N.C.

Preceding  Eloise in death are her parents; husband; sister, Viola Jones; brother, Ralph Bradley; and great-grandson, Lance Lane Parish.

Special thanks to the staff at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center for their loving care and friendship of Ella.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16^th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from noon until 12:45 p.m.  Interment will take place at the Bradley Cemetery in Sylva, N.C. at a later date

RUPERT – Arlene Hirning Gerleman,71, formerly of Rupert, Idaho, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the home of her son, Michael, following a short illness.

She was born on April 26, 1941, in Rupert, the daughter of John and Lil Hirning. She worked for many years in the Hirning Café, the family-owned business in downtown Rupert.

She married the love of her life, Ronald “Gus” Gerleman, on June 13, 1958, and they raised four children together. Their home was always open to anyone who needed a home and a family to be a part of. Later in life, Arlene fulfilled her lifelong dream of going to college and when she was 46, she fully realized her dream when she earned a degree in secondary education. She taught at East Minico Jr. High School, then moved to Rawlins, Wyoming,in 1991,  where she taught for 10 years before retiring due to health problems.

Gus and Arlene then moved to Denver, Colorade, in 2001, to be near family and she continued to live there until her passing.

She is survived by a brother, Art Hirning, of Pocatello; two sons, Arlan Gerleman of Pocatello, and Michael (Becky) Gerleman, of Plano, Texas; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus; two daughters, Rhonda and Renae; and one grandson, Ryan Klier.

Interment will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Logan National Cemetery, in Denver, Colorado. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Valley View Christian Chruch, 11004 Wildfield Lane, in Littleton, Colorado.