All Obituaries

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...

     Charles Edward Smith (Chuck or Charlie) 78-years-old from Riggins, Idaho passed away on Sept. 13, 2020 in his home of natural causes in his sleep.       There will be no services held as per his request.  His only wish was to be buried next to his lovely wife Helen who passed away on Dec. 19, 2017.       Charlie was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 3, 1942.  After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force in...

Michael James "Biff" DeVries, 65, of McCall, Idaho died Friday, September 11, 2020 in Owyhee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Homedale.  Burial will be in the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise.  Online condolences may be left at www.mccallfunerals.com Arrangements in care of McCall Funeral Home.

LELAND ROBERT (BOB) JESSEN  1925-2020    Bob Jessen was born in Spencer, Iowa on January 22, 1925, the only child of Esther Anna Arp and Leland Ray Jessen.  Growing up in Norfolk, Nebraska he caddied at the golf course, naming it “hunter golf.”  Bob graduated from Norfolk High School at age 18 in 1943, qualified for the Army Air Corps and enlisted.  Training at various air bases, he advanced to the B-29 Superfortress and graduated as a commissioned...

   Pauline “Polly” Yensen, a long-time resident of Valley County, passed away September 9, 2020 surrounded by her close family. For years she served the many students and teachers at McCall-Donnelly School District as a “lunch lady.” She was a kind and patient person who touched the lives of many during her life and career.    Born in Pierce, Oklahoma, Polly and her family moved to Idaho where she met and later married Jack Yensen, her husband of...

Gregory Wayne Dunphy, 64, of Cascade, Idaho died in his home Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  No services are planned at this time.  Online condolences may be left at www.mccallfunerals.com Arrangements in care of McCall Funeral Home.

Lynda Michelle Buckingham Richards Lynda, born September 22, 1 942, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 27, 2020. She leaves behind her beloved daughter and granddaughter, Kristi Shaw Hamilton and Ashlyn Hamilton of Donnelly. Remaining family, all of whom she loved greatly, consists of three “sisty uglers”, three nephews, three great nieces, a great nephew, and cousins, all who reside in Texas. She fought an incredibly strong fight against the wretched cancer she was...

Thomas William Stearrett, 81, of McCall, Idaho, passed away suddenly in his home, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Tom was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 15, 1939.  Tom retired a Chief Petty Officer after serving 30 years in the United States Navy. His career included a combat tour in the Republic of Vietnam from 1965-1966 with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Nine attached to the first Marine Division. After his Vietnam service, he volunteered for the Navy’s submarine...

Jacob Paul Shively, 36, of McCall, Idaho died at his home, Sunday, August 23, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.mccallfunerals.com Arrangements in care of McCall Funeral Home.