Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas

Kenna Earlene Johnson

Kenna Earlene Johnson

Feb 19, 2026

Kenna Earlene Johnson, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 19, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Kenna was born February 4, 1974, in Provo, Utah, to Kenneth E. Sweat and Glenna E. Ferguson Stoneman. She grew up and attended Mountain View High School and graduated from Provo Adult High School.

On November 15, 2000, she married...

Carol Jane McCormick

Carol Jane McCormick

Feb 18, 2026

Carol Jane McCormick, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2026, at Lily & Syringa Assisted Living Center.

Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 6, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends Friday from 10:00 am to 10:45 am prior. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. 

A full obituary...

Allan Gilbert

Allan Gilbert

Feb 18, 2026

Reese Allan Gilbert, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Allan was born August 21, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Howard Eugene Gilbert and Vera Jardine Gilbert. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On September 14, 1962, he...

Camille Harris

Camille Harris

Feb 18, 2026

Camille Rae Harris, 55, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away Wednesday February 18th, 2026, at American Fork Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Camille was born September 9, 1970, to Larry Martin Harris and Sandra Elaine Harris in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in Coltman, Idaho. She attended Bonneville High School and pursued her college education at Ricks College.

Camille...

Dennis Earl Allen

Dennis Earl Allen

Feb 18, 2026

Dennis Earl Allen, 68, of Menan, passed away February 18, 2026, at his home.

Dennis was born June 13, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lyle George Allen and Glenna Waddoups Allen. He grew up and attended schools in Fairview and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On May 1, 1976, he married Linda Lanette McCormick in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dennis and Linda...

Iris Brinkerhoff

Iris Brinkerhoff

Feb 17, 2026

Our mother, Iris Jones Brinkerhoff, graced this world with her presence January 11, 1931 - February 17, 2026. She began her life as the fifth child of a family of fifteen children born to Rebecca May Allen Jones and Isaac Rulon Jones in Torrey, Utah.

Her family lived in a one room log cabin that grew into a four-bedroom house which...

Chris Sanchez

Chris Sanchez

Feb 17, 2026

Christina Louise Sanchez, 70, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Known affectionately as "Chris" to her friends and family, she was a lifelong resident of Pocatello.

Born on January 9, 1956, to Samuel and Isabelle Sanchez, Chris was a graduate of Pocatello High School. Her natural compassion...

Hudson Grey Benson

Hudson Grey Benson

Feb 16, 2026

Hudson Grey Benson, 17 days old, of Shelley, passed away February 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home, with his parents right there with him.

Hudson was born January 30, 2026, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rhylee Joe Benson and Makenzie Leanne Warren.

Hudson loved his big sister, and they loved to cuddle. Aleyna would always rub his back, and kiss...

Juniper Joan Johnson

Juniper Joan Johnson

Feb 16, 2026

With aching hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Juniper Joan Johnson. On February 16th at 12:59 p.m., Cannon Michael Johnson and Paige Colleen Johnson welcomed their precious daughter into the world.

Juniper weighed 12.8 ounces and measured 10.5 inches long. She was tiny, perfect, and so incredibly loved from the very first moment of her...

JoAnn Waldron

JoAnn Waldron

Feb 16, 2026

JoAnn Waldron, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 16, 2026, at her home.

JoAnn was born May 4, 1966, in Arco, ID, to Donald Louis Price and Myrna Hutton Price. She grew up and attended schools in Arco, ID and graduated from Butte High School. She also attended EITC.

On November 22, 1986, she married Rick Lane Waldron in Arco, ID....

Chase McKinley Winterbottom

Chase McKinley Winterbottom

Feb 15, 2026

Chase McKinley Winterbottom, 35, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2026.

Chase was born March 12, 1990, in San Diego, California, to Jade Roy Winterbottom and Lillian Louise Lipscomb. He grew up and attended schools in Painesville Township, OH, Sparks, NV, and Idaho Falls, ID. He graduated from Skyline High School, and attended Idaho State University.

Chase worked as a welder...

Clarie Louise Browning

Clarie Louise Browning

Feb 15, 2026

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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...

Beverly Ard

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.

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 DeVearl "Dee" Nish

Orvil DeVearl "Dee" Nish

Feb 13, 2026

Orvil DeVearl "Dee" 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...

Robert Meredith Tripp

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...

Danny Kelsey

Danny Kelsey

Feb 11, 2026

Danny LaVar Kelsey, 76, passed away on February 11, 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...

John Wayne Gifford

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

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

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...