Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Danny Kelsey
Feb 16, 2026
Danny Lavar Kelsey, 76, passed away on February 16, 2026, at his home following a lingering illness.
He was born on June 8, 1949, to Orson Lavar Kelsey and Catherine Annette Malcolm Kelsey in Shelley, Idaho. He attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School.
Following graduation, he pursued his love of powerful cars, diesel engines, and motorcycles, by attending...
Clarie Louise Browning
Feb 15, 2026
Clarie Louise Browning, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Clarie was born June 24, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to apiarist Elmer Floyd Browning and Iva Grace Mikesell Browning.
Clarie spent her childhood in Idaho Falls, attending local schools and graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She graduated from...
Beverly Ard
Feb 15, 2026
Beverly Dawn Sharp Ard, 54, of Iona, passed away February 15, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.
Beverly was born September 24, 1971, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Ross Ellsworth Sharp and Marian Rose Hewett Sharp. She grew up and attended schools in New Sweden and graduated from Skyline...
William Wallace Allen, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
William is survived by his wife, Betty L. Allen. He was father to Tawna (John) O’reilly of Utah, Rebecca Allen Farrow of Idaho, and Bill (Jeannie) Allen of Idaho; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was the best husband a woman could have. Bill and Betty enjoyed 60+ years together. Like any marriage, it was a roller coaster ride, but...
Orvil Nish
Feb 13, 2026
Orvil DeVearl Nish, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 13, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.
Orvil was born June 18, 1930, in Plymouth, Utah, to Orvil James Nish and Retta La Von Heusser Nish. He grew up and attended schools in Plymouth and graduated from Bear...
Robert Meredith Tripp
Feb 13, 2026
Robert Meredith Tripp, a man defined by his unwavering consistency, deep faith, and an extraordinary work ethic, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of selfless service and a sprawling, devoted family. Known affectionately as “Bob,” “Buddy,” and “Dad,” his life was a testament to the power of showing up every day for the people he loved.
A Life of Dedication and...
John Wayne Gifford
Feb 11, 2026
John Wayne Gifford, 90, was born July 2, 1935, to John Henry and Ruth Ella Russell Gifford, in Shelley, Idaho. He returned to his Heavenly Father on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Wayne’s life was a testament to love, faith, and quiet service.
Wayne spent his childhood in several towns in the Intermountain West and graduated...
Duane Allen Spellman
Feb 11, 2026
Duane Allen Spellman, 90, of Rexburg, passed away February 11, 2026, at Temple View Transitional Care Center. He was under the care of Symbi Hospice.
Duane was born February 20, 1935, in Isabel, South Dakota, to Henry Spellman and Leona Mary Motis Spellman. He grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and graduated from San Jose State University with his Bachelors in...
Larry Albert Hardcastle
Feb 10, 2026
Larry Albert Hardcastle, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 10, 2026, at his home. After valiantly battling Parkinson’s and melanoma, he succumbed to a traumatic brain injury after a fall. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.
Larry was born August 28, 1938, in Sandy, Utah, to Orlando Albert Hardcastle and Ruth...
Rose Marie Adams
Feb 9, 2026
Rose Marie Adams, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 9, 2026, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living.
Rose Marie was born October 11, 1944, at the Topaz Japanese Relocation Center near Delta, Utah, to Robert Dalton Harris and Marie Augusta Schlegel Harris. She grew up and attended schools in Oregon and graduated from Corvallis High School. She also attended Brigham...
Robert "Bob" Kinichi Sato
Feb 8, 2026
Robert “Bob” Kinichi Sato, 86, of , passed away February 9, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ammon Cemetery, 5226 E. Sunnyside Road. The family will visit with friends from 1-1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. Military Honors will be performed...
Elizabeth McCullough
Feb 8, 2026
Elizabeth Ann McCullough, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 8, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Elizabeth was born May 21, 1958, in Castro Valley, California, to Gregory Rockett and Agnes O’neal Rockett. She grew up and attended schools in California and Oregon and graduated from North Powder High School.
On July 2, 1997, she remarried Calvin LeRoy McCullough, who...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Williams
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Ann Williams, 65, of Ammon, passed away February 8, 2026, at her home.
A Gathering for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road.
William Albert Hulet
Feb 7, 2026
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William Albert "Bill" Hulet, 104, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 7, 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.
Bill was born October 11, 1921, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Albert Franklin Hulet and Vida Hill Hulet. He...
Charlene Axley
Feb 7, 2026
Charlene Evonne Axley, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 7, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.
Charlene was born July 20, 1935, in Santa Clara, California, to Howard Velois Fournier and Eva Christina McClure Fournier. She grew up and attended schools in Hayward, California, and graduated from Hayward High School.
On March 20, 1954, she...
Bonnie Lue Kirkpatrick
Feb 6, 2026
Bonnie Lue Gardner Kirkpatrick, 84, of Iona, passed away February 6, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Oakstone Hospice.
Bonnie was born February 8, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lewis James Gardner and Leone Ary Nance Gardner. She grew up and attended schools in Kaysville and graduated from Davis High School....
Zelene Humphries
Feb 6, 2026
Zelene Humphries, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 6, 2026, at The Gables of Pocatello surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Heritage Hospice.
Zelene was born April 1, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank Eldridge Miskin and Zonda Harris Miskin. She grew up and attended schools in Fairview, Coltman, and Ucon.
On November 18, 1954,...
Barbara Ann Miller
Feb 6, 2026
Barbara Ann Kaurin Miller, 82, of Ammon, passed away February 6, 2026, at Life Care of Idaho Falls.
Barbara was born September 19, 1943, in Wendell, to Earl Johnson Kaurin and Elva Dorothy Gorsline Kaurin. She grew up and attended schools in Wendell and graduated from Minico High School in Rupert.
She married Timothy Lloyd Miller on July 17, 1982, in Paul,...
Brian Perkins
Feb 5, 2026
Brian James Perkins, age 37, passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure on February 5, 2026.
He was born to Eric and Susan Perkins on May 24, 1988, in San Diego, California, and was the youngest of four children.
Brian started Kindergarten at Chesterton Elementary, San Diego, in July 1993. That Fall, the family moved to Idaho. He attended Central Elementary School...
Naomi Christensen
Feb 5, 2026
Naomi Christensen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Teton Valley.
Naomi was born to Hyrum Earl Hall and Myrtle Naomi Marcum Hall in Skamokawa, Washington, on October 14, 1943, where her dad was working in the shipyards during World War II.
She spent her early years growing...
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