All Obituaries

James Patrick Irwin of McCall, passed from a sudden heart attack at home at age 67, on January 9, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Linda of McCall; son Nicholas Irwin and his wife Dana, daughter Kimberley Brown and her husband Nick, and Vikki Irwin, as well three grandchildren, and brothers Tim and Rick, and sisters Cathy and Debbie.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Shirley Irwin, sister Laura and brother John.  He began life in Port Hueneme, California,...

Dwayne Leroy Wood March 23, 1955 - December 24, 2020    Cascade, Idaho - Dwayne Leroy Wood, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.       Dwayne was born March 23, 1955 in Nampa, Idaho.  He lived in Boise, Idaho until his retirement from Idaho Power Company in 2017, whereupon he moved to Cascade, Idaho.    He spent the majority of his career working for Idaho Power in their Recreation, Parks, and Environmental Sections up...

Joseph Phillip Dolce passed to his heavenly dwelling with Jesus on Dec. 17, 2020. Surrounded by family members in his home, Joseph’s last hours were filled with endearing words, prayer, song, tears and laughter. After years of being leashed to oxygen assistance for COPD he’s now free! Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 18, 1939, he became one of the many “Joeys’” in his large extended Sicilian family. Raised in a typical Italian family home with his parents,...

Maria Theresia Wittmann Gebhards, 85, McCall, Idaho Never one to waste time, on December 15, 2020 Maria found her way home to be with her husband Stacy and many beloved dogs Scooter, Panzer, Jake, Cody, Scruffy and Ursa. Maria Theresia Wittmann Gebhards was born in Munich, Germany on November 14, 1935. She lived in a small apartment with her mother and 5 siblings. As a child during World War II, the family moved out of the city to a farm to get away from Allied bombing.  During this...

Ricky “Rick” Ray Morrison, 81, of McCall, Idaho, died October 29, 2020 in Boise, Idaho, with his beloved wife Jonie at his side.  Rick was born in Santa Monica, CA, November 7, 1938 to Jennie Morrison Zeimann and Carl Zeimann. Rick graduated from Yankton, SD in 1956 as an Honor Student with emphasis in basketball, football and track.  He then attended the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, SD and graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a minor in...

Stacy Victor Gebhards, 90, McCall, Idaho In the early morning hours of October 28, 2020 under a bright moon, with coyotes yipping, Stacy loaded up his pack string for one last adventure. Stacy was born in Peoria, Illinois to Stacy B. and Ethel H. Gebhards on August 31, 1930.  It was in Illinois that he began to explore the wilds of the Illinois River.  He and his friend Red Marteness could often be found exploring the river bottom, camping, fishing and hunting.  He learned...

Andrew Bedegi, 71, died suddenly and unexpectedly October 21, 2020 in Riggins, Idaho.  He was born June 16, 1949 in Spittal, Austria in a displaced persons camp after World War II.  The Bedegi family had endured five long years in the DP camps of Europe.  At six months old, the family was sponsored to go to America to begin a new life, in Nampa, Idaho.  The Bedegi family arrived in Nampa on Christmas day, 1949.  It was the most glorious Christmas for the...

Lester Lee Bingaman, 86, of McCall, ID passed away Oct. 21, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Les was born in Gleason, TN on June 19, 1934.  He graduated from Gleason High School in 1952.  After serving in the U.S. Army, he received his B.A. in Production Administration/Manufacturing Management from Michigan State University in 1959.  He also completed specialized courses from the Brookings Institute, Syracuse University and the University of Michigan. Les was married to...

Edna Lorraine Coburn, 81, longtime resident of McCall, Idaho died in her home Thursday, September 17, 2020.   A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be left at www.mccallfunerals.com Arrangements in care of McCall Funeral Home.

   Vernon Ernest Fincher, age 96, crossed the River Jordan to go fishing in the sky on September 13, 2020.    Vernon was born on October 16, 1923 to Charles and Jennie Fincher of Lake Fork, Idaho.  He grew up in the McCall area and joined the family logging business at the age of 14.  When he was 21, he joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to active combat duty in Italy during WWII.  After being badly wounded, he was sent to the United States military...