All Obituaries

   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 just called it extra special. Craig was love and kindness and an example of what we should all strive to be. He was a gift and was loved so deeply. His birth was...

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 Chapel/McCall Funeral Home. Please join us to celebrate Kim’s life at Donnelly Bible Church (159 FW Gestrin St....

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 College of Idaho in the early 1970’s.  After seventeen years teaching, she changed careers into her main area of interest,...

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. Her family and friends referred to her as the “warrior princess” for her tenacity for life up to the time she passed away, after three rounds of different...

  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 in 1966. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1968, attending boot camp at Fort Ord, CA, Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Lewis, WA with...

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 of a farmer, Lila was an avid gardener and loved flowers of all kinds. She had a wonderful decorating knack and created gorgeous...

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 Nello (Chop) and Lucile. Joan graduated from Ogden High and married Clifford Lee in 1954; they had three children, Diana, Cheryl, and David. Cliff’s Forest...

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 mother to Jeff, Barby, John and Therese. She raised her children with love and devotion in Capistrano Beach, California with her husband Don Buhl. She is also survived by...

   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 moved with his family to Boise and graduated from Borah High School in 1962 before attending Boise State Jr....

   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. Morgan logging Company as logging truck driver and later as grader patrol operator. January 1977 he became the Valley County Road Superintendent where he...