Death Records and Obituaries for Minidoka County, Idaho
Word was received in Soda Springs last week of the death
of J.M. Patton at Minidoka, Idaho, on May 21st. His
funeral occurred at Pocatello two days later. The
deceased will be remembered by a large number of the old
timers in Soda, he having been a resident in the early
days and known as Jim Patton. The death was the result
of pneumonia contracted but three days previous to the
untimely death of this able man.
Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs
Idaho June 7, 1917
©Shauna
Williams
Lloyd Francisco Abadia, 68, passed away
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in Reno, Nev.
He was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Murtaugh, Idaho, the second of four
children born to Frank and Gladys Abadia. Lloyd worked for Lockheed
Missiles and Space in Sunnyvale, Calif., from 1963 through 1996, when he
retired as Director of MSD Material.
He is survived by his four children, Anthony Abadia, Fremont,
Calif., Carmen (Abadia) Hawkins, Issaquah, Wash., Dominic Abadia,
Bellevue, Wash., and Gina (Abadia) Heyer, Issaquah, Wash.; sisters,
Margaret McDaniel, Bremerton, Wash., Mary Brown, Rupert, Idaho, and
Juanita Lalli, Milpitas, Calif.; six grandchildren, three nephews, one
niece and a number of very close friends.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004,
at the MAR Rupert Cemetery in Rupert, Idaho.
Published: Friday, May 13, 2005 Times-News, The
Newspaper Location: Twin Falls, ID
Submitted by Janice Rice
Anna Hupp Abrams, a 95-year-old resident of
Rupert, died Thursday, March 15, 2007, at her daughter’s home in
Grantsville, Utah.
Anna was born Dec. 14, 1911, at Providence, Utah, the daughter of Herman
and Rieda Hupp. She was educated at South Cache High School and worked
on the family dry farm in Hansel Valley, Utah. On Sept. 23, 1932, she
married Frederick George Abrams in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in
Hansel Valley until 1938, when they moved to Twin Falls then to Rupert
where they purchased the C.E.B. Roberts farm in the Pioneer District.
They divorced in 1945, but Anna kept the farm and, with the help of her
children, operated it as a single parent from that date on. In 1961, she
married Alfred Lee. They later divorced.
Eventually, Anna rented out the farm but maintained her residence there
until her passing. Anna not only farmed but raised dairy cattle, worked
as a cutter during spud planting, served as a voting clerk, a sales
clerk in the Golden Rule (later the Idaho Department Store) and M.H.
Kings, sold Avon, was a cook at Dolly’s Cafeand worked nights at J. R.
Simplots for 20 years.
She was an organizer of Idaho’s first B.P.W. group, volunteered with the
USO during World War II, with the Red Cross, and with the Civil Air
Patrol. She was active in the LDS Church serving as a nursery teacher,
Beehive teacher, Relief Society and Sunday School teacher, Geriatrics
Relief Society teacher, and genealogy name extractor.
Her hobbies included oil painting, piano playing, reading, crafts,
hunting, fishing, photography, and telling stories of her marvelous
experiences in life. She spoke fluent German. In 2004, she became a
published short-story writer. She was a fantastic cook specializing in
Parker House rolls and German kuchen. Anna traveled extensively,
visiting all but ten states in America, as well as Mexico, Germany,
Belgium, Switzerland and Austria. She loved her family and pets most of
all.
Anna is survived by two sons and two daughters, Lewis (Nelma) Abrams of
Boise, Paul (Donna) Abrams of West Jordan, Utah, Jean (Bill) Davidson of
Pocatello, and Kaye (Dave) Packer of Grantsville, Utah; 19
grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren, all of who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ella Rinderknect;
and her brother, Rudy Hupp.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the
Rupert West Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 26 S. 100 W., with Bishop Bob Trevino officiating. Burial will
be in the Paul Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rasmussen Funeral Home,
1350 E. 16th St., Burley, and from 10 until 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at the
church.
Source: The Times-News
Submitted by Janice Rice
Paul was borne June 26,1949 in Madero, Tx to Florentino and Cruz
Aguilar. When Paul was young the family moved to Paul, ID where he
attended schools there and graduated from Minico High School.
After high school he joined the United States Marine Core where he
served for four years and in 1975 Paul married Carolyn Hernandez and
they had to children Daniel Aguilar of Paul, and Christina (Gabriel)
Villasenor of Burley.
Paul enjoyed doing many things most of all his job at Boise Cascade
where he worked for 33e years.
Paul so enjoyed his friendships he made with all his co-workers. Pauls
greatest enjoyments were spending time in the mountains, camping,
fishing and bike riding where he loved the trails in Sun Valley.
He was a avid reader and was often found outside under the tree reading
his favorite Stephen King Novel. He also loved looking up to the heavens
at night watching the stars and sat alights and staying home and
spending time with his family. Paul was a very caring and generous man
who would often give up his time to help others in their time of need.
He was also a member of the Roman Catholic Church St. Nicholas Parish in
Rupert.
Paul was preceded in death by his niece Stephanie Vasquez and a nephew
Alcario Chapa III. He is survived by his parents and wife and children
six brothers and sister Elva (Marcos) Villarrea of Boise, ID and Mary
(Ralph) Kramer of Mountain Home, ID; John (Char) Aguilar of Boise, ID;
Cande (Robert) Gomez of Twin Falls, ID ; Mike Aguilar of Boise, ID and
Luis (Becky) Aguilar of Filler, ID
Funeral services are under the direction of the Hansen Mortuary Rupert
Chapel and are going to be held 2 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 16, 2003 at the St.
Nicholas Catholic Church Of Rupert 802 F St. Rupert, ID.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m.. at the Mortuary with a Rosary being held
at 7 p.n.. at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel and one hour prior to
the services at the church on Tuesday.
Published: December 14, 2003 - South Idaho Press
Submitted by Janice Rice
Royce was born March 8, 1934, in Rupert, the son of Roy D and Lena
DeGuelle Baily.
He was raised in Rupert where he learned to love farming. He served in
the United States Army for two years. He married Marilyn Sorensen May 1,
1964 in Rupert. Royce has farmed full time since 1959, he loved the soil
and took care of it as best he could.
He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling, motorcycle riding, and
watching NASCAR car #2. He loved spending time with his daughters,
grandson, and especially his wife. His dog, Tucker was his partner on
the farm. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and served on
several different boards. He was a past board member of Minidoka County
Beet Growers and Riverside Electric.
Royce is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Rupert; two daughters, Cathi
(Thayne) Ketterling of Twin Falls and Cari (Jason) Moodie of Boise; one
grandson, Nicholas; two sisters, Alice Hammond and Mary Davis both of
Boise; one brother, Jacob (Ruth) Baily of Rupert.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cami Lee and his parents.
A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at the Zion
Lutheran Church, 2410 Miller Ave., Burley, with the Rev. Mike Donnan
officiating and assisted by Leo Moore, Ron Davis and Don Rehwalt.
A gathering for friends and family will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 6, 2003, at Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 6th St. Memorials
may be made to Camp Perkins c/o Zion Lutheran Church, 2410 Miller Ave.
Burley, ID, 83318.
Published: November 5, 2003 - South Idaho Press
Submitted by Janice Rice
He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Fernando Freitas and Maria Ceo
Pascoal Bellem on December 1, 1923. He led a very active and adventurous
life, gifted with wisdom and a special love of learning. George
graduated from Jr. High and High School as Valedictorian of his class.
He married Mary Freiburger on Nov. 23, 1950, at St Nicholas Catholic
Church where he was an active member until his passing.
Farming north of Paul until his retirement, he was also an avid hunter
and fisherman, loved camping, exploring, gardening, berry picking, wine
making, and anything to do with the outdoors. He was an active member of
the Snake River Trail Riders Association and the NRA. In his retirement
years, his love of travel took them all over the western United States
and Mexico. His four wheeler was the cycle of choice for exploring off
road areas.
George left this life as he lived it with strength of character, courage
and dignity. Loving and laughing until the beginning of his eternal life
with Christ. We have not lost a husband, father, grandfather, friend;
heaven has gained a good and faithful servant!
George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; his children Chris
(CJ) Fisher of Eagle Id, Carol Main of Boise, Linda (John) Bellem-Kraus
of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mary (Tom) Reeves of Rupert, Diana (Roger) Nebeker
of Emmett, Georgia (Joe) Tate of Rupert, John Bellem (Judith Hope Faye)
of Good Year, Ariz., Julie (Neil) Jorgensen of Bozeman, Mont., Lisa
(Ross) Corless-Negu of Ucon, JoAnn (Brad) Schell of Paul; one sister,
Alice Craven of Paul; one brother-in-law, Art Moncher of Paul; one
sister-in-law Lillian Bellem Heinrich of Rupert; 23 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clarence Bellem;
one sister, LaRena Moncher; and one son-in-law, Randy Corless.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St.
Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Foundation (Infectious Disease
Department), in memory of George Bellem.
Rosary and Vigil will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Rupert
St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 802 F St., Memorial Mass service will be
held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the church with
Father Gabriel Vargas as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Paul
Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel.
Published: June 13, 2004 - The Times News
Submitted by Janice Rice
Nan Foster Carroll
HEYBURN -- Nan Foster Carroll, a 92-year-old resident
of the Emerson District in Heyburn, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at Parke View
Care & Rehabilitation Center in Burley.
She was the daughter of C.W. "Jack" and Grace Cooper Foster. Nan was born in
Wamsutter, Wyo., on March 25, 1912, while her father worked as a telegrapher on
the railroad. In approximately 1916, her family moved back to a farm in the
Emerson area that they had homesteaded in 1903.
Nan attended the Emerson Grade School through the eighth grade and graduated
from Heyburn High School in 1930. She also was a graduate of Albion State Normal
School.
In 1933, she married John Carroll and from this union were born two
children, Dick, who was born in 1934, and Joan, who was born in 1938.
Nan and John's early married years were spent working construction. In 1945,
Nan's mother and stepfather, Dick Gale, were unable to continue running the farm
due to ill health, so Nan and John moved back on the farm and ran it from 1945
until 1956. In 1957, John went to work for the City of Burley and later for the
City of Pocatello. In 1977, they retired and moved back on the farm.
They spent their winters traveling in their motor home.
She is survived by her son, Dick and his wife, Doris, of Burley; a
son-in-law, Russell Vaughn of Burley; three grandsons, Mike Carroll of Victor
and Chance Carroll and Albert Vaughn both of Burley; two granddaughters, Leslie
Davis of Blackfoot and Carma Oldham of Burley; and one niece, Linda Stone of St.
Johnsbury, Vt.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a daughter,
Joan Vaughn; two sisters, Dorothy Jones and Nell Murphy; and a nephew, Dale
Jones.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Rasmussen
Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, with Bishop Ted Tateoka officiating.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Rasmussen Funeral Home and again on Wednesday one hour prior to the
funeral.
Source: The Times News
Submitted by Janice Rice
MAX MERRITT CONNER
HEYBURN -- Max
Merritt Conner, 68, of Heyburn, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at the
Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Boise.
He was born
June 10, 1928, in Richfield, Idaho, the son of Roy [Charles] Conner and
Laura [Ethel] Sturm Conner. On June 15, 1964, he married Noma Whitehead
in Rupert. Max was a very gentle and loving husband and father.
Survivors
include his wife, Noma Conner of Heyburn; three daughters, Evonne (Bud)
Biggins and Laura Conner, all of Burley, and Ronnie (Jim) Carson of
Elko, Nev.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five
brothers, Clifford (Ethel) Conner of Richfield, Clarence Conner of
Meridian, Jack (Dorothy) Conner of Jerome, Robert (Rita) Conner of
Arizona, and Don Conner of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Rupert Cemetery. Cremation took
place at the White Crematory and arrangements are under the direction
of White Mortuary in Twin Falls.
Source: Times-News, Twin Falls, ID - September 26, 1996
Submitted by Lowell Krahn
Dorothy Adele Talley Cox
Dorothy
Adele Cox, 69, of Rupert, died Saturday, march 26, 1988, at her home.
Born Dec. 27, 1918 in Rupert, she moved with her family to Kansas as a
small child. They later returned to Rupert, where she attended schools
and graduated from high school.
She also attended Albion State Normal School and graduated from Idaho
State University with a teaching degree in 1972. She taught school at
the Pioneer School, Paul Elementary and retired from the Lincoln School
in Rupert. She married Carl Franklin Linsey Nov. 24, 1941. He preceded
her in death March 13, 1966. She married W. C. "String" Cox, July 5,
1974, at Las Vegas.
She was a member of the Methodist Church, the Ladies Church Circle, Pioneer Social Club and Retired Teachers Association.
Surviving are her husband of Rupert; one son, Don Linsey, Anchorage,
Alaska; two daughters, Janet Miller, Portland, Ore., and Ann Mombert,
Bend, Ore; her father, Dale Talley, Junction City, Ore.; two brothers,
Dale E. Talley, Prineville, Ore., and Chet Talley, Twin Falls; and two
sisters, Phyllis Taylor, of Eugene, Ore., and Bernice Funk, Portland,
Ore.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her mother.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rupert United
Methodist Church with Pastor William Lineberry officiating. Burial will
be in the Rupert Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hansen Mortuary in
Rupert this afternoon and evening and at the church one hour prior to
the services on Wednesday.
Source: Times-News, Twin Falls, ID - March 29, 1988
Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy
Hardy Sears
Hardy
Sears died at his home in Minidoka the first of the week, of a
complication of diseases. He was 76 years old at the time of his death.
Hardy Sears was one of the early pioneers of the state, coming to
Cassia county 50 years ago, among the first settlers, and located on a
farm near Albion, where he lived until about 15 years ago, when he
moved with his family to Minidoka. Mr. and Mrs. Sears were very
prominent in the affairs of Idaho and Cassia county in the early days,
and took a great interest in the development of the county. He leaves,
beside his wife, a large family of children. Funeral services were held
at Minidoka Thursday.
Source: Idaho Statesman - December 1, 1918
Submitted by Marla Zwakman
Marie Hornbeck
Enroute from her home at King Hill, Idaho, to Twin Falls for a visit
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Landis, Mrs. Marie Hornbeck, bride
of Henry F. Hornbeck, died at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon at Minidoka,
after a brief illness. The remains were brought here to the Grossman
& DeWitt undertaking establishment, where funeral services, under
the auspices of the Christian Science church, will take place at 3
o’clock today. The bereaved husband who was with his wife when the end
came, arrived here Tuesday noon.
Both Mr. Hornbeck and his bride formerly resided in Twin Falls. They
were married here last fall and went immediately to make their home at
King Hill. Mrs. Hornbeck leaves besides her husband and parents, one
brother, Quick Landis, and one sister, Mrs. Clesta Bostick, both of
Twin Falls. Frank Hornbeck of King Hill, a brother of the bereaved
husband will be here to attend the funeral services.
Source: Idaho Statesman - August 21, 1918
Submitted by Marla Zwakman
Fred Huggins
The body of Fred Huggins, who died on Thursday at his ranch near Lenox
on the south fork of the Boise river, some 50 miles from Boise, was
brought to Boise Friday night by his father-in-law, T. E. Montrose, who
arrived shortly before midnight. The remains were taken to the
undertaking parlors of Schreiber & Sidenfaden, where the funeral
will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
Mr. Huggins, who was 33 years of age, had not been feeling well for
several days. He was suffering from the effects of an old operation for
appendicitis. A few days ago a physician was called but he continued to
grow worse until death came at 3 o’clock on Thursday afternoon.
Lyman Huggins of Minidoka, father of the deceased, who came to Boise
when he heard of his son’s illness, started for his son’s farm on
Friday afternoon but met Mr. and Mrs. Montrose on the road and returned
with them. “Lyme,” as he is popularly called, is one of the best hotel
men in southern Idaho. His son was well known in Boise, where he lived
last year and managed the Edmont house at 118 ½ South Ninth street with
his mother. He had been on his farm at Lenox for several months.
Source: Idaho Statesman - May 22, 1915
Submitted by Marla Zwakman
Bert Stevens
Bert, the
one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens of Acequia, died at a
Twin Falls hospital on Friday, April 16, following an operation for
appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the home one mile north of
Acequia, Sunday afternoon. Burial in the Rupert cemetery.
Source: Idaho Statesman - April 23, 1920
Submitted by Marla Zwakman
