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Martin Steinkamp
Apr 29, 2025
Martin Steinkamp, age 92 of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025.
He was born on October 11, 1932, in Bielefeld, Germany to parents Hermann and Luise Steinkamp. Being sponsored by his Aunt Johanna Klusmann, he immigrated to the United States, became a naturalized citizen, and served his new country in the U.S. Army.
On December 16, 1955, he...
Patricia D McNamara
Apr 22, 2025
Patricia Delores McNamara (Niemeier) passed away April 22, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona at the blessed age of 93, born January 10, 1932 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Arthur and Dorthy Niemeier. Patricia grew up on the farm in Shelley-New Sweden, Idaho with her younger sister Helen. Patricia graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1950. After graduation she attended college...
Pranee Meekew
Apr 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pranee Meekew, who left us on April 7th, 2025 at the age of 75 in Idaho Falls, ID.
Though we are heartbroken by her passing, we find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts, and we will carry her spirit...
Agnes Kalakay
Feb 13, 2025
Agnes Marie Mather Kalakay passed away on February 13, 2025, after living a long and full life of 96 years. She was born January 1, 1929 in Flint Michigan, the first baby born in the new year earning her a savings bond and the title “Little Miss 1929”. She grew up in Flint, but spent summers “up the lake”...
Eileen Keller
Feb 6, 2025
Phyllis “Eileen” Keller was born on February 29th, 1928, to Harley and Mabel Collins in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She passed away quietly in her sleep on February 6, 2025, at the age of 96. She was the eldest daughter of seven children. Siblings are Leroy, Raymond, Olive “Dean”, Doris, Elizabeth “Beth”, and Tom
She married Richard V. Keller on Christmas Eve,...
Michael H Thompson
Feb 1, 2025
We Will Miss Him
Michael H Thompson passed peacefully on February 1, 2025 at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 69.
Born in Miles City and lived most of his life in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He loved riding his Harley, camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He always had some type of project in the works some...
Margarethe Erickson
Jan 27, 2025
Margarethe Erickson, born February 1, 1927, and died at the age of 97 on January 27, 2025. Her parents were Hermann and Luise Steinkamp of Bielefeld, Germany. She was baptized into Christ as an infant. She immigrated to the United States in 1949, sponsored by her aunt Johanna Klusmann. She became a naturalized citizen in 1954. She attended business college...
Charles Brent Kirkham
Jan 26, 2025
Charles Brent Kirkham, a treasured member of his family and community, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Layton, Utah, after a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer. Born on March 24, 1963, in Ashton, Idaho, Brent brought joy and kindness to the lives of those around him.
Brent's professional journey was marked by his dedication as a maintenance technician across...
Larson and Betty Hamberlin
Jan 17, 2025
Our hearts are filled with joyous memories:
The family of Larson Edwin "Ham" and Betty Jo Hamberlin mourn the loss of their mother and father—Betty passed on November 29, 2024 and Larson passed on January 17, 2025—but the family still share in the joy and love their lives brought to all who knew them.
Larson Edwin Hamberlin was born to Scyril "Tex"...
Alfred Goldman
Jan 15, 2025
Alfred Goldman, 82, passed January 15, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Alfred was a life long farmer who enjoyed four wheeling and snowmobiling up in Bone, Idaho.
Right after high school, Alfred enlisted in the Army. After he returned, he married his long time sweet heart Karen Goldman, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Alfred is survived by Daughter Lana, son Chad (Kristi),...
William Robert Piele
Jan 12, 2025
William Robert Piele, known as Robert to some and William to others, passed away from causes related to stage 4 liver cancer on January 12, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on February 25, 1964, Robert grew up with a deep curiosity about the world and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He completed a mission for the Church of...
Daryl John Prater
Dec 29, 2024
Daryl John Prater, born March 16, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gerald W. Prater and Cynthia S. Cummings and passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024.
Daryl cherished his freedom and lived life on his own terms. He found joy in drawing, writing, tattooing, and cooking, always seeking to support those he loved, a fierce protector with...
Josephine Nash
Dec 12, 2024
Josephine Hixson, born on April 19, 1937, in Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Ammon, Idaho.
Josephine grew up in Provo, Utah, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, as one of ten siblings. She is survived by her two sisters, Thelma Christiansen and Leona Ward. Her family was the cornerstone of her life, and...
Lisa T. McRoberts
Dec 10, 2024
Lisa Therese McRoberts (nee Lamping), 59, passed away on December 10, 2024 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Beloved wife of Retired MSgt USAF Marty McRoberts. Daughter of Sandra M. Gillis (nee Sadowski) and the late John William Lamping, Jr., Stepdaughter of Gary M. Gills. Stepmother to Vanessa McRoberts, Felix McRoberts and Natalie McRoberts (deceased). Nana Lisa of Isiah, Mariah, R.J., Vincent,...
Lola Kimery
2024
Lola Kimery, 14, of Idaho Falls crossed the rainbow bridge in Rigby, Idaho on December 2, 2024. Lola served as a grief therapy dog for Buck-Murphy Funeral Home in the last years of her life helping comfort those who have lost a loved one.
She was born in 2010 and not much is know about the first four years of her...
Lucile Jordan
Dec 1, 2024
Lucile Jordan, 107, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away December 1, 2024.
A full obituary will be coming soon.
Service will be held after the first of the year and will be updated on this page once announced.
Norman Henry Heuer
Nov 4, 2024
Norman Henry Heuer (AKA Sonny) passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls on November 4, 2024 at the age of 88. Throughout that day, family and friends visited him and shared stories, times of prayer, and encouragement with him.
Norman was born on September 26, 1936 in Idaho Falls to Fred Herman Heuer and Freda Bolland Heuer. Norman...
Bonnie Colleen Dennis
Oct 25, 2024
Bonnie Dennis, a mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy. Born on September 13, 1934, in Shelley, Idaho, to Melvin and Thelma Sidwell, Bonnie was the youngest of three siblings. She married J. Harrison Dennis on July 1, 1956.
Bonnie’s creative spirit flourished as she attended cosmetology school at ISU, where she became a licensed beautician. Her...
Dr, Wm. F. Rance Bare
Oct 15, 2024
Dr, Wm. F. Rance Bare, 84, of Idaho Falls, left this earthly world for his heavenly home on Oct. 15, 2024.
Rance was born September 18, 1940 to Harper and June Bare in Jefferson, Ashe County North Carolina. Rance was later joined by his brother David. Rance spent his early years enjoying time with his cousins and playing in the New...
V. Jean Bell
Oct 9, 2024
Jean Bell, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, in her home, 86 days short of her 100th birthday. Jean had been under the care of her grandson, Brandon Bell, and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Jean was born January 3, 1925, in Eaton, New York, to Cecile (Sellers) and Foster Tayntor. She had an older brother, Robert Tayntor, and a...
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