It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved friend Connie Lee Steelman. Connie was born on Feb. 1, 1957 in Bozeman, Mont., to Tracy and Esther Scrimsher. She graduated from Sherman County Union High School in Rufus, Ore., in 1975 and obtained her bachelor’s degree

Michael Delos Sullivan, a 1962 graduate of Burns Union High School, passed away on Nov. 26, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 80. Mike was born in Burns on Oct. 31, 1944 to Delos “Pat” Sullivan and Frances “Frankie” (Wayne) Sullivan. He was an only child. When he was three,

Jose De La Rosa, a resident of Dilley, Texas, and a long-time member of the community in Burns, passed away on Nov. 16, 2024, after suffering a heart attack.  Born on Sept. 5, 1951, in Owosso, Mich., Jose was the beloved son of Benselada De La Rosa. He was preceded in

Stanton Evan “Butch” Keefer, a loving and adventurous soul, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024. Born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Stanton was a beacon of light, love, and laughter in the lives of everyone who knew him. With a compassionate heart and a humorous spirit, he

Helen Patton, longtime Burns resident, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in Boise, Idaho on Oct. 15, 2024. She was 91 years young. Her family were all able to say goodbye to her and will always remember her strength, inspiration, and the significant impact she had on our lives.   Helen

Keith Morris Cronin passed away peacefully in Ontario on Oct. 19, 2024. Keith was born in Prairie City on Aug. 25, 1942, to Thelma and Clarence Cronin. He was the youngest of five children, joining three brothers and one sister, and grew up in Drewsey. At the age of 18, he

Ronnie Dean Dawson, age 50, passed away on Oct. 27, 2024 in Burns. He was born on April 8, 1974, in Burns, to Clifford and Carol Dawson. He was a 1992 graduate of Burns High School. Ron grew up around ranching and livestock as the son of a buckaroo and kept

Eric Guthrie was born June 14, 1968 in San Jose, Calif. He passed away at his home in Burns, on Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 56. At the age of 1, he was adopted by his parents, Eldin and Esther Guthrie and then made his home in Gresham,