Obituaries

Jun 22, 2023

Arn Berglund, 70, of Idaho Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Arn was born to Arnold and Joan Berglund in New York City (a fact that surprised many who knew him). He grew up with his little brother Christopher in Westport, Connecticut. Arn, Chris, and a tightknit group of cousins had many adventures at family gatherings,...

May 23, 2023

Per Betty's wishes, no obituary will be placed and no services will be held.

May 21, 2023

Rita Roth Carlson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2023 at her home in Idaho Falls, ID.  She was born April 19, 1936 in Oxford, Nebraska, the middle child, to Chris and Lelah Roth. She attended schools in Furnas and Kearney Counties and graduated with Honors from Axtell High...

May 18, 2023

Bruce Johnson was born in Idaho Falls, March 19, 1944 to Art and Rula Blatter Johnson. He had a hereditary condition that gradually left him blind so during the teen years, he attended the Idaho State School for the Blind in Boise.

He loved to work with wood and made many beautiful pieces such as dressers, night...

May 16, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Anne Horton of Idaho Falls, ID passed peacefully on May 16, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her immediate family. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Valda Jay & Eleanor Cazier of Pasadena California, and sister Nora Winger of Centralia Washington. Debbie lived her life in service to her church, her God, her family and...

May 16, 2023

Sibyl Muriel Priest, 84 of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, surrounded by her children after a short battle with cancer.

Delivered by her dad, she was born in Everton, Arkansas on April 2, 1939. The family moved to Mayfield, Kentucky shortly afterward where she lived until she was 8 years old. The...

May 1, 2023

Douglas Donovan James was born in Ritzville, Washington on June 11, 1947 to C. Donovan and Jeanne James. He moved to Idaho Falls at a young age and grew up farming wheat with his father. He attended the University of Idaho and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Idaho in...

Apr 19, 2023

At 97 years old Larry Larsen was still tying salmon leaders in preparation for an upcoming fishing trip to Alaska and helping problem solve a frozen waterline at his beloved cabin. Larry passed away on April 19, 2023. Larry liked solving problems, was an avid reader and graceful fly fisherman. He relished being outdoors. Larry loved his family -...

Apr 5, 2023

Wanda Jean Cross Perry - our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, sister, wife, and friend went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2023 at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho following a long battle with cancer. She was 82 years old. Visitation will be at 1:15 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist...

Mar 19, 2023

Carol Beverly (Washburn) Pitman, 96, lifelong resident of Idaho Falls and recently of Boise, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 with family members present.

Carol was born July 14, 1926, in Edgeley, North Dakota to Bert Ray and Lelia Elsie Tomlin Washburn.

Carol’s family moved to Idaho Falls where Carol...

Mar 12, 2023

David E. Millward, 56, passed away on March 12, 2023 at his home in Idaho Falls, ID. David was born on June 16, 1966 to Alice Johnston and Robert Millward in Utah. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, and good old classic rock. UP THE IRONS!! David is survived by his three daughters Lauren, Jayden, and Raegan Millward. Two granddaughters and...

Mar 9, 2023

Edward Martin passed away on March 9th, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will be held on April 16th, 2023 from 1pm-3pm at the Eagles Lodge 635 Hemmert Ave., Idaho Falls

Mar 6, 2023

Elsie Jeanette Thornock (Jeannie). Passed away March 6, 2023. She Was born December 1, 1964 in Arco, Idaho, to Robert and Mary Dillard. She is survived by her sisters and brothers Susan, Pauline, Anita, Linda, Robert, David and Jason. Her children Joseph B, Johnathan R, Jeniffer L, Jacob J, and Airiel C. And her grandkids. She is preceded by...

Mar 4, 2023

Theodora “Dora” Mathiasen Evans passed away peacefully with her daughters and their spouses by her side on March 4, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dora was born June 14, 1929, to Ingvard and Elna Mathiasen in Idaho Falls, the town where she would raise her children and devote her vivacious spirit to the community for almost a century. Dora...

Feb 28, 2023

Richard Lyndon Zobell, Age 64, of Sagle Idaho, died February 28th, 2023.

Rich was born on March 1st, 1958, to Clarence Owen and Mildred Davis Zobell in Provo, Utah.

He graduated from Orem High in 1976 and then went to BYU where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He then received his PhD from...

Feb 25, 2023

Lisa Kaye Lindsay 3-26-1959 2-25-2023 Our beloved Lisa passed away on February 25, 2023 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Lisa was born in Granite City, IL and graduated from Granite City High School in 1977.  After moving to Edwardsville, IL and working various jobs she sold all her possessions, took her remaining pets and moved to Juneau,...

Feb 24, 2023

LaVerne Charboneau was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 2nd, 1930. She was the daughter of Frank and Florence Hersley.  She grew up on the family farm between Idaho Falls and Shelley. She graduated in 1949 from Idaho Falls High School. LaVerne had seven children: David (Rose) Jenkins, Diana (Robert) Daniels, Stephen (Claudia) Jenkins, Daniel (Laurie) Jenkins, Lisa...

Feb 9, 2023

Scott Sherman, 96, passed away on February 9, 2023, at his home in Idaho Falls, in the loving company of his family. Scott was born February 5,1927, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Charles and Jean Sherman. Growing up he lived in Arizona and California until the family returned to Idaho. Scott attended Blackfoot High School, where he played football,...

Feb 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen (Al) Harold Fuger (Pa), born on October 10, 1948 to Ella (Pat) and William Fuger. He passed away on February 5, 2023 surrounded by his family after a long health battle.

Allen was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by...

Feb 3, 2023

Jose H. Gonzalez (aka Grandpa, Speedy, Uncle Joe, Grandpa Joe), 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home surrounded by family early Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.  Jose was a member of Pope St. John Paul Catholic Parish in Idaho Falls and Knights of Columbus.

Jose was born Jan. 11, 1941, in...