Obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2023

On Thursday January 26, 2023, Kenneth R. Myers, loving husband, and father passed away at the age of 69 in Idaho Falls surrounded by his family. Born to James and Lorraine Myers, Ken graduated from High School in Omaha Nebraska and later pursued a career in the automotive business. Ken met the love of his life Pamala Cherry in...

Jan 19, 2023

Roberto Recio Rios (Tony) passed away, January 19, 2023 at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, ID. Tony was born on October 9, 1957 in Manteca CA to Pedro Moreno Rios and Arabelia Anita Rios (Arroyos). The Rios family later moved to Idaho Falls, ID. where Tony grew up. Tony was the youngest of  the 8 Rios children. He worked for...

Jan 10, 2023

Jacqueline Anne Earley-Jones, aka Jackie O'Donnell, passed away January 10, 2023. She was born May 11, 1967, at Rockville Center, NY.  Her daughter Mikki Earley and former husband Michael Earley preceded Jackie in death several years ago. Her parents, Charles and Marilyn O'Donnell, live in Las Vegas, NV. Her siblings are Chip and Maureen O'Donnell. Jackie grew up in...

Jan 8, 2023

Hollis Dean Shenton, 88, of Idaho Falls Idaho, passed away Sunday, January 8 2023, in Idaho Falls with family by his side. Dean was born October 5th, 1934, at the Spencer Hospital in Idaho Falls Idaho, to Hollis Ivan Shenton and Harriet Virginia Winsper. He grew up in Medicine Lodge where he attended Elementary School and graduated from Clark...

Dec 31, 2022

Wayne Berggren, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday morning, December 31st, 2022.

Wayne was born September 12th, 1938, to Albin and M. Fern Berggren.  He grew up on the family farm and attended O.E. Bell Jr. High and Idaho Falls High School.

He attended John Brown University in Arkansas where he met Betty Mae...