Obituaries from February 2023

Joseph Alan Podrabsky went into God’s welcoming arms January 16th, 2023. He will be missed by his loving wife, Leanne, of Lewiston, Idaho. He leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Andy Koontz, and their three sons, Oakley, AJ, and Blaze, of Columbus, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Hannah Podrabsky and their two sons, Joseph Thomas and Samuel, of Chesapeake, Virginia; and son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Brittny Podrabsky and their two sons, Aaron and Mason, of Lewiston, Idaho.. ...

Judy was born on November 26, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Martin and Ardis Seifert. She attended R.L. Turner High School graduating in 1964. Following high school graduation she attended North Texas State University graduating in 1972 with a BS in Biology. On July 15, 1972 she married David Walton. Judy also attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO graduating in 1976 with a MS in Biology...

Beverly Ann Schmidt, 84, of Mountain Home passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held February 5, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Beverly was born December 28, 1938, in Central Park, Montana to Joshua and Clara Lightfoot. She attended school in Bozeman and later settled in Idaho in 1964. Beverly was in the food and beverage industry for many years. She was a good mother who loved her children and her grandchildren...

Yon Ae Jackson, "Mijin", Age 67, of Mountain Home, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in a Boise Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Rost Funeral Home on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:30 am. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Veronica Cereceres, age 48, of Mountain Home passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Memorial Service will be held at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Veronica was born to George Arroyo and Amalia Garcia on December 10, 1974. She grew up in Santa Ana, California. She went on to work in the medical field for over 26 years. She married Tino Cereceres in August of 2013...

Yon Ae (Mi Jin) Jackson, age 67, of Mountain Home passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Boise from heart failure. She was surrounded by family and close friends, including her dedicated husband of 36 years, Richard Jackson, and daughter Jennifer Jackson as she left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father. A memorial service will be held at the All-In Church on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Elizabeth Anne Sears, 78, of Mountain Home and recently of Emmett passed away peacefully at a care facility in Emmett on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born January 26, 1945 in Wayne County, Indiana to Harold and Ruth Davenport as one of 3 children...

Hazel Louise Rush, age 73, of Glenns Ferry, passed away at a Boise hospital on February 8, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mtn Home.

Mary L. Hillesland, age 79, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on February 9, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Hazel Louise Rush, 73, of Glenns Ferry, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. Her family was at her side.Funeral Service will be held at the VFW Hall #3646 in Glenns Ferry on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.. Burial will follow at Glenn Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

The heavens rejoice, as the earth mourns. Mary Lou (Strand) Hillesland passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, at age 79. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her infectious laugh, dry sense of humor and devotion to...

Kathleen Mary Freeman, 87, of Boise, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, with a Rosary at 12 noon and a Funeral Mass at 1:00PM. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Armandina T. Caro, 57, of Mountain Home passed away Saturday February 11, 2023, at her home. Private family services were held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

With loved ones by her side, Marilyn Lee Jones, 69, of Boise, Idaho, slipped away peacefully on February 18, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1953, to Mabel and Morris Hill in Langley, Virginia. After growing up in an Air Force family, she graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1972...

Raymond William Becker, “Ray”, age 68, of Mtn Home, passed away at his home on February 18, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mtn Home.

Mary Ellen Reynolds (Marshall), age 95, passed away from her earthly home in Bruneau to her Heavenly home with her lord and savior on February 20, 2023. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband at Bruneau Cemetery at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 2, 2023. A celebration of her life will be held following the Graveside at Valley Christian Fellowship at Noon. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Fantasy Raya Sunshine Burns, age 43, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on February 22, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mtn Home.

William Bruce Becklund, age 75, formerly of Mountain Home, passed away at his home in Falls City, Oregon on February 23rd, 2023. Per his request there will be no services.