Obituaries from May 2025

Mackenzie Niksich Proffit was born in Mountain Home Idaho to Michelle Niksich and her adopted dad Allen Niksich on 17 January 2001. She passed away on 28 April 2025. Throughout childhood, Mackenzie enjoyed many activities including dance, soccer, swim team, singing, and school plays. ...

Douglas Dean Meyer passed away April 23, 2025, at his home from a heart condition. He was born in Yakima, Washington on September 13, 1946. He lived his teenage years in California. He loved to swim and surf. He was active in band and choir. The band performed all over including in the Rose Parade and at Disney Land. He continued to sing for different events the rest of his life...

Karan Ann (Day) Kahlke passed on to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on May 8, 2025. Karan was born on April 21, 1950, in Mountain Home, ID. She attended grades 1-12 and, after graduating from Mountain Home High School, attended Northwest College in Kirkland, WA...

Theodore “Ted” Elmer Knudson passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025, one week shy of his 83rd birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born on February 8, 1942, in Selz, North Dakota, to Elmer and Theresia (Heilman) Knudson. He grew up in a large, close-knit family with 5 brothers & 4 sisters...

Margaret Kohler, 77, of Owyhee, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at a Meridian Hospital. Margaret was born August 25, 1947, in Owyhee, Nevada to parents Walter Sam and Bertha Shaw. Shortly after graduation Margaret married David Anzara Sr. and together, they raised 3 children, David Anzara Jr. Melinda Sam and Michael Anzara. They later divorced. In 1985 she married Franklin Kohler, whom she was with, until her passing...

Glenna Marie Engkraf was born on April 21, 1939 in Rupert, Idaho. Glenna was the second daughter to Joseph and Regina Engkraf and the little sister to her beloved Donnie. Glenna attended elementary and high school in Rupert and excelled in athletics. ...

James C Metzer, 85, of Mountain Home, Idaho passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. James was born January 27, 1940 in Brainerd, MN to Noel and Arline (Cofield) Metzer. James (Jim) had 3 brothers (Ronald, Douglas, & Richard) and a sister (Janet). Growing up in Garrison, MN, he worked in the rice paddies and sold fish as a teen. ...