...I-84 Construction continued

...that would otherwise take many years to fund and build. Concrete Placing Company is the contractor for this $92.9 million project.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in late fall of 2025. Those who are interested in learning more about the project are invited to visit the project website at itdprojects.org/84jerometotwin or call (208) 391-3735.

Information in Spanish can be found on the project website or by calling (208) 398-3696.

death & service notices

Richard Dean Stump, 74, passed away April 17, 2023, in Hagerman, Idaho. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Life Church of the Magic Valley, 425 E Nez Perce Ave, Jerome. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.

Cheryl Lynn Eckles Adams, age 74, of Shoshone, passed away on March 28, 2023 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. A celebration of her life will be will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge (624 California St.) in Gooding. Dinner will be served. Care and direction by Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.

Sidney "Sid" Curtis Phillips, 82, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Boise. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 207 West C St., Shoshone Idaho. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

Martin "Marty" Stephen Gmelin, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 north of Fairfield. Martin was born on April 11, 1966 in Rochester, New York, the son of Robert "Bob" and Donna Martens Gmelin. A memorial mass will be held in his home state of New York in the coming days. Cremations arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. A complete obituary for Martin will appear in the near future with additional information about the funeral services.

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Shoshone Richfield

886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street

Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Thursday, April 27 (Rich) Chicken Sand w/ Fries & Pies

Friday, April 28 (Sho) Beef Stroganoff w/ Noodles

Monday, May 1 (Rich) Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

Tuesday, May 2 (Sho) Hot Beef Sand & Mash Potatoes

Wed, May 3 (Sho) Egg Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

Lunch: 60+ $5 (suggested) 11-59 $6 / 5-10 $2 / under 5 free

Friday, April 28

Meatloaf w/ Mash Potato

Tuesday, May 2 Goulash w/ Homemade Rolls

Wednesday, May 3 Baked Potato Bar

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $5.00

Thursday, April 27 Chicken Strips w/ Mash Potato

Monday, May 1

Tuesday, May 2

Wednesday, May 3

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, April 28... Shepherd's Pie

Monday, May 1...

Wednesday, May 3...

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, April 28... Roast Beef w/ Mash Potato

Monday, May 1...

Karl Wayne Biesner

Karl Wayne Beisner, 85, a Gooding resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his home in Gooding. Karl was born on July 3, 1937 in Lockwood, Missouri, the son of Ted and Anna Beisner.

He was raised and educated in Gooding, Idaho, graduating from Gooding High School. He owned and operated Beisner Electric for decades. He was a member of the Gooding First Christian Church and Captain in the Idaho National Guard in Gooding.

He loved riding motorcycles, flying model airplanes, jigsaw puzzles, reading western novels and spending time with his family and friends.

He married Louise Locke on July 1, 1980 in Mountain Home, Idaho. He is survived by: his wife – Louise Locke Beisner of Gooding; his son – Ben Beck of Shelton, Washington; his daughter – Karen Beisner of Twin Falls; his brother – David Beisner of Verona, Virginia; his sister – Betty Demster of Meridian; and two grandchildren – Jake Beck and Alyssa Beck. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and one son – Rick Beck. A celebration of life for Karl was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Gooding. Cremation arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Mary Severe McLean

Mary Agnes Severe peacefully passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 79 years old. She was born on January 28, 1944 in Gooding and raised there where her mother was a school teacher at Gibbons elementary school.

After graduation from Gooding High school, she attended Albion Normal School and from there lived for a short time in Reno. After which she returned to Idaho, married Phil Burley and had three daughters. In her forties she then married her second husband James McLean. Eventually she settled in the Hagerman area and lived the remainder of her years there and enjoyed her friends, painting, fishing and spending time with her granddaughters.

Mary was a painter and photographer; she was celebrated for her photography and journalism on the front page of the Gooding County Leader in the 80's. She was well known throughout the Magic Valley. Proud of her heritage of the camas prairie and the many fond memories of her grandparents’ home ranch on east Willow Creek. She enjoyed visiting about her life and family with friends and acquaintances about the many adventures she had with her parents as her father cut many new roads in the mountains above Fairfield and his mining explorations. One of her fondest memories was how her grandmother would always have a big bread bowl of pop-corn on the kitchen table that had been made on an old wood cook stove.

She reconnected with her love of camping and exploring the last few years of her life. In August of '21 her family made a trip to the City of Rocks where she insisted on "roughing it" and spent the trip in her own tent with small amenities. She was thrilled to share her knowledge of geology and memories of her father on that trip.

Mary is survived by the loving community of Hagerman; her three daughters - Shannon Burley (Jeff), Rayna Burley Neil (Steve), Ovvie Burley Bray (Jason); one grandson - Adrian Carlson; three great grandsons - Alexzander Carlson, Easton Carlson, Maverick Carlson; two granddaughters - Kyta Sellers (Terrell Wise) and Hadies Sellers; her four nephews - Larry Severe, Terry Severe, Mark Severe and Marvin Severe; great niece - Emilee Anne Severe; and four young ladies that adopted Mary whom she loved dearly - Holly, Jill, Chastity and Charity.

Mary very much was looking forward to meeting Atlis Wise who should arrive any day.

She was preceded in death by her parents, mother - Agnes Thurber Severe, father - Raymond Lawrence Severe Sr.; brother - Lawrence Raymond Severe Jr, his wife - Bernice Owings Severe; nephews - Raylyn Severe, Rick and Rod Mangum; grandson - Shane Michael Neil; and various dear friends that have left before her. The family will have a private memorial on Willow Creek when weather permits.