Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas

Sharron LaDee Josephson

Sharron LaDee Josephson

Apr 17, 2026

Sharron LaDee Wright Josephson, 86, of Ammon, passed away April 17, 2026, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Sharron was born October 4, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Donald Earl Wright and Lalia Nielsen Wright. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School....

Roger Pete Bernabee

Roger Pete Bernabee

Apr 16, 2026

Roger Pete Bernabee, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 16, 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Roger was born July 29, 1939, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Peter Francis Bernabee and Violet Della Croce Bernabee. On July 15, 1967, he married Kay Varela in Colorado Springs.

Roger is survived by his wife, Kay Bernabee of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Shawn (Janell)...

Charles Haskell

Charles Haskell

Apr 16, 2026

Charles Boyd Haskell, 82, of Rigby, passed away April 16, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

The family will visit with friends Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Carole Jeanene Miller

Carole Jeanene Miller

Apr 16, 2026

Carole Jeanene Miller, our cherished mother, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Early Life

Carole Jeanene Miller was born on March 26, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ruland Thomas Hatton and Eva Haroldsen. She was welcomed home by one brother and two sisters and spent her early years on the family farm in Ammon,...

Jerald Ockerman

Jerald Ockerman

Apr 16, 2026

Jerald passed away the morning of April 16th in the home where he raised his family. After being diagnosed with cancer he faced an uncertain path and made the brave decision not to pursue additional treatment, choosing what was right for him, to prioritize peace and dignity on his own terms.

In his final days he shared some insight into his...

Dave Bruggenkamp

Dave Bruggenkamp

Apr 14, 2026

David George Bruggenkamp Jr., 82, of Salmon, passed away April 14, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Family services will be planned.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Terry Cook

Terry Cook

Apr 12, 2026

Teresa “Terry” Louise Trail (Cook) was born on February 14, 1960, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to her mother, Ona Meega Crosslin, and father, Claude Trail. She was later raised by her stepfather, Glen Duncan, and together, he and Ona Meega raised Terry and some of her siblings in Bradyville, Tennessee. She had a total of three brothers (Raymond, Billy, and David)...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Apr 11, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Dorothy Ann Nelson, July 30, 1933 - April 11, 2026.

Dorothy Anne Nelson, a woman defined by her unwavering faith, musical gift, and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully in Livonia, Michigan, on April 11, 2026. She was 92 years old.

Early Life and Education

Born on July 30, 1933, in the small community of Shelton, Idaho, Dorothy...

Wence Michael Rodriquez

Wence Michael Rodriquez

Apr 11, 2026

Wenceslaus Michael Rodriquez, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Wence was born September 28, 1943, in Mason City, Iowa, to Pedro Rodriquez and Gabina Mejia Rodriquez. He grew up in Manly, Iowa, where he attended Sacred Heart School. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and...

Garald Beazer

Garald Beazer

Apr 10, 2026

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Garald Roland Beazer, 95, passed away peacefully, on April 10, 2026, at his home in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his loving family.

Garald was born on May 12, 1930, in LaBelle, Idaho, the third of five children born to Roland and Thelma Beazer. He was raised and educated in the local...

Martha Jean Dumont

Martha Jean Dumont

Apr 10, 2026

Martha “Jean” Dumont, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.

She was born in Roberts, Idaho, on September 3, 1933, and spent her life in Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

Jean and her husband, Eddie Dumont, shared a profound love and built a life full of adventure, laughter, and close friendships. Together, they created countless...

Ruth Steel

Ruth Steel

Apr 10, 2026

The services will be broadcast live via YouTube.

Ruth Steel, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2026.

Ruth was born October 3, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LLoyd Mickelsen and Reva Wilmore Mickelsen. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1958.

On March...

Carmen Gilson

Carmen Gilson

Apr 9, 2026

Carmen Eugenia Gilson, 85, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away April 9 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

No services will be held in Idaho. She will be buried beside her husband in Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch, California.

Dorothy Ann Jensen

Dorothy Ann Jensen

Apr 9, 2026

The funeral may be viewed live via YouTube.

Dorothy Ann Jensen, 81, passed away April 9, 2026, at her home in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Heritage Hospice and her loving family.

Ann was born on December 27, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the second of six daughters born to Earl D. Gentle and Dorothy Rose Hope...

Scott Kelley Seyfert

Scott Kelley Seyfert

Apr 6, 2026

Scott Kelley Seyfert, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 6, 2026, at his home under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Scott was born January 22, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Everett John and Phyllis Marie (Oswald) Seyfert. Scott grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Skyline High School.

On March 9, 1973, he married Terri Ellen Jensen...

José Roberto Carranza Arteaga

José Roberto Carranza Arteaga

Apr 6, 2026

José Carranza Arteaga of Idaho Falls passed away April 6, 2026, in Ogden, Utah.

A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 905 South Lee, Idaho Falls. A rosary will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. followed by a visitation until 9:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North...

Natalie Kaye Pauli

Natalie Kaye Pauli

Apr 6, 2026

Natalie Kaye Pauli, 51, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026.

Natalie was born on April 11, 1974, to Kent A. Crossley and Sharon K. Parish in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated in 1992 from Bonneville High School.

Natalie went on to lead a love-filled life with many adventures along the way. She was...

Kay Larue Whitmill

Kay Larue Whitmill

Apr 6, 2026

Kay Larue Morgan Whitmill, 84, of Rigby, formerly of Spencer, Idaho, passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Home Health and Hospice.

Kay was born on November 23, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LaVelle and Marvelle Morgan. She was raised in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Idaho Falls High School...

Dawn Marie Ching

Dawn Marie Ching

Apr 3, 2026

Dawn Marie Ching, beloved mother, wife, Gigi, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026.

Dawn was born in Napa Valley, California, on May 7, 1970.

She met her best friend and love of her life, Jaxon, in Napa and they married on January 2, 1993, which would lead to a future of 33 beautiful years...

Rex Jensen

Rex Jensen

Apr 3, 2026

Rex Conrad Jensen, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brave and courageous fight.

Rex was born December 10, 1956, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Blaine R. Jensen and Nina Evelyn Jones Jensen. He was raised with strong values of family, dedication, and hard work that guided him throughout his...