OBITUARY LISTING

May 18, 2024

Rita Marie (Esser) Teders, a long-time resident of McCall, died May 18, 2024, at her home after a courageous fight with cancer.

Rita was born in 1938 in Uniontown, Washington to Elmer L. and Hilda Dahm Esser. She was a big sister to Donald and Virginia.  She was of proud German stock, growing up on the family...

Apr 10, 2024

Craig Ryan, long time resident of McCall, Idaho went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2024 at the age of 64. Craig was born to Charles and Pearl Ryan on August 6, 1959 in Granite City, Illinois. Craig was born with an extra chromosome that medically was called Down’s Syndrome but his family and all who knew him...

Mar 15, 2024

Kim Rae Mann, 61, of Donnelly, Idaho, passed away on March 15, 2024.

Kim’s funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 24th at Heikkila Funeral Chapel/McCall Funeral Home,155 S. Samson Trl., McCall, ID  83638 at 12:30 PM MST. Pastor Chad Schommer, of Donnelly Bible Church, will be officiating.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Heikkila Funeral...

Mar 14, 2024

Zella Beverly Ingraham, known to all as Bev, was born February 11, 1930, in Boise.  She died in McCall, March 14, 2024; she was 94 years old.  Her parents were Doris (Durnin) and Deane Ingraham.  She attended Boise Junior College in the 1940’s and graduated from The College of Idaho in 1952, also receiving her Masters Degree from The...

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Lane

Jan 9, 1949 to Jan 14, 2024

Riggins, Idaho

Ever an intuitive Barbara Ann Lane, always believed she would take flight with angel wings at age 75. Only five days after her 75th birthday, her last instinct became a reality as she lost her 4 year battle with ovarian cancer....

Jan 2, 2024

George Edward Bertram III, owner of the McCall Pancake House, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 2, 2024 after a well fought battle with prostate cancer. He was born on May 12, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA to George and Catherine Bertram. He was raised in Pico Rivera, CA graduating from El Rancho High School...

Dec 21, 2023

Joan Cook Lee, born in Montpelier, Idaho on July 31st 1935, found eternal rest December 21, 2023. A fifty-year resident of McCall, ID, Joan had always loved the life of her grandparents: James Whinham and Rosella Grunig, George Cook and Alice Sparks, on Bear Lake, but at a young age, she moved to Ogden, UT with her parents, Alfred...

Dec 21, 2023

Lila Rae Murdock went to her eternal rest on December 21, 2023 while convalescing at her home in Riggins, Idaho. Lila was born on September 6, 1931 to Bert and Verna Bowman in Blackfoot, Idaho.

She married LaVar J. Murdock on June 9, 1951. They had 3 children and celebrated 65 wedding anniversary's together. Being the wife...

Dec 8, 2023

Barbara Beaven-Buhl, who we sadly lost this week,  just turned 88 years old and died at home, which was one wish she had. She was vibrant and happy and looking forward to the future.

Barbara/Mom was born in Queen of Angels Hospital, Glendale, California, on October 9, 1935 to Herbert and Grace Beaven

Barbara was...

Nov 18, 2023

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of John Wayne Pottenger, “Granddad”.

Granddad was called to Heaven on Saturday, November 18th at his home in Riggins at the age of 80. He was born to Bill and Eileen Pottenger on May 7th, 1943, in Council Idaho.

After attending early elementary school in Riggins, he...

Nov 17, 2023

Duane L. Petersen, 88, formerly of Cascade, ID, died suddenly November 17, 2023 in Emmett, ID. Duane was born August 14, 1935 in Valentine, Nebraska but from the age of one he has lived in Idaho, moving to Cascade at a young age.

After graduating from Cascade High School in 1953 he went to work for J.I....

Nov 2, 2023

Tarin Bond Schroath

1995-2023

Tarin Bond Schroath, age 28, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Melissa, Texas after a near one-year battle with high-grade osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. She was born on May 31, 1995, in Renton, Washington to Susan (Sidlow) and Gary Bond. She married Devin Wayne Schroath...

Oct 26, 2023

Alice Joyce Millington

Let us tell you about our beautiful “sweet” Alice. The dates of her birth (4/30/53) and her death (10/26/23) do not define her, but the incredible life she lived in-between! If ever there was a person that enjoyed each moment to its potential, poured her soul into her family and friends, it was Alice....

Oct 24, 2023

Howard Boyd Wright was born on May 6, 1969 to Boyd and Bonnie Wright in Provo, Utah. He was welcomed to the family by his older brother Paul and later they were blessed with sisters Tami and Jennifer. In later years, his step-mother Barbara and younger brother Bradley joined the family. Howard was a precocious child, full of mischief....

Oct 22, 2023

Kenneth H Hurd, 1940-2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Hurd was born on June 11, 1940 in Grover, Wyoming to parents Laverne and Serell Hurd. He grew up on the family’s farm, milking Holstein cows and helping his parents and two brothers harvest hay and raise sheep, cattle, and pigs. His fondest childhood memory was hauling bricks in his little...

Oct 4, 2023

Marilyn Fincher Schneider, 72, of Nampa, died in her home October 4, 2023. Marilyn was born on March 20, 1951, during a blizzard in Council, Idaho.  Her dad, Vernon, insisted that she "took the world by storm and never did stop".  Her parents, Ruth and Vernon Fincher, lived in Lakefork, Idaho, and she joined an older brother, Rocky. Two...

Sep 11, 2023

Myron Daniel Gabbert Jr.

Our loving husband and dad Myron Dan Gabbert departed after eighty years on this earth on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. He died of heart failure at his home in New Meadows, Idaho.

Myron was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to Myron Gabbert, Sr. and Johanna Hess as the...

Sep 7, 2023

Karen Louise Browning (Fuqua) born October 3rd, 1952 passed away in her home along the healing waters of Rapid River in Riggins Idaho on September 7th, 2023 at 11:11 PM. Karen was surrounded by the loving energy of all her children as she made her final journey home to be with our Lord and Savior. Karen was the youngest...

Sep 6, 2023

December 16, 1952 - September 6, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Adair "Ken" went to meet the Lord Wednesday, September 6, 2023, while in his home in Nampa, Idaho surrounded by his family. Ken was born December 16,1952 in Cottonwood, Idaho.

Ken attended all 12 grades in McCall/Donnelly School District, graduating in 1971. He was a year...

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Lester Hall, 70, of Cascade, Idaho, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, after a long health battle.

Per his request, there are no services planned at this time.  The family is planning a Celebration of Life in Mountain Home in the future. Arrangements are under the direction of McCall Funeral Home, McCall, Idaho.

Tom was...