Obituaries

Patsy Rose (Fisher) Swindale

Aug 18, 2025

Patsy Rose Swindale passed peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Born on January 10, 1938, Patti lived 87 years full of family, love, and friendship.

Born to parents, Bill and Ruby Fisher, she grew up in Illinois and Michigan with brothers, Bill and Donnie. She met her first husband, Edwin Nelson,...

Michael Joe Lee

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Joe Lee, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 16, 2025.

Michael was born December 4, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George Joe Lee Sr. and Carole Lee. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Jefferson Alternative School.

Michael worked as a landscaper and also did security at concerts....

Karen Jo (Shelton) Johnson

Aug 16, 2025

Karen Jo Shelton Johnson died on August 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital of complications from gallbladder cancer. Caring, witty, and generous through her last days, Karen passed away surrounded by her family and supported by the love of her extended family and close friends.

Karen was born on February 21, 1957, to Barbara and Robert...

Robert "Bob" James Dougherty

Aug 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" James Dougherty, 69, of Blackfoot, passed away August 15, 2025, under the care of Bingham Memorial Hospital and Hospice.

Bob was born May 20, 1956, to parents, Marilu (Routzahn) Dougherty and John A. Dougherty. He was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. The family was very musically talented and also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. During his...

Patricia Eileen (Kroll) Bateman

Aug 15, 2025

Patricia Bateman, 76, of Boise, Idaho, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

A private family service will be held in Ucon, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho Humane Society in Pat’s memory. Thank you!

Joseph Alan Belnap

Aug 14, 2025

Joseph Alan Belnap, 30, of Meridian, passed away August 14, 2025.

Joseph was born September 29, 1994, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Julie Tracy Johnson and Joseph Bruce Belnap, their first boy, obviously named after his father, and not so obviously, after his mother’s little brother. Joseph was naturally good at most anything he touched. The Fourth of July before he turned...

Barbara Smith

Aug 14, 2025

Barbara Rae Smith, 82, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on August 14, 2025.

Born on January 29, 1943, to George Alfred Fowler and Margaret "Pat" (Patterson) Fowler in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She had three siblings. She spent her youth growing up in Idaho Falls. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Terrie Lynn Misseldine

Aug 14, 2025

Terrie Lynn Misseldine, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 14, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Terrie was born November 4, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kent Misseldine and Brenda Irene Johnson Misseldine. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley and Idaho Falls.

Terrie made her home in Idaho Falls where she...

Melissa Anne (High) Pitman

Aug 11, 2025

Melissa Anne Pitman, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 11, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Melissa was born April 20, 1978, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth Daniel High and LaRee Anne Biggs High. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and attended Skyline High School and Idaho State University. She graduated...

Jeanne Frances (Smith) Harmer

Aug 11, 2025

Jeanne Frances Harmer, 77, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away August 11, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Jeanne was born April 4, 1948, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Lee Edward Smith and Rose Robsel Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Auburn, California....

Renee (Reynolds) Somsen

Aug 11, 2025

Carol Renee Reynolds Somsen, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, returned to her Heavenly Father on August 11, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was 82 years old.

Renee was born on January 15, 1943, to Wilford and Lois Murri Reynolds. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family...

Daniel Max Bennett

Aug 10, 2025

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel Max Bennett, born June 8, 2006, who left us too soon on August 10, 2025.Daniel is the son of Max Bennett and Jennifer Sargis Bennett, and brother of Sarah and Thomas. Daniel’s vibrant spirit, adventurous heart, and deep love for his family will forever be remembered by...

Adella (Hull) Kelley

Aug 9, 2025

Adella Dee Kelley found peace on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the family that loved her. She was under the exceptionally loving care of The Gables of Ammon and Aspen Hospice.

Adella was born June 1, 1951, in St Louis, MO. Her family then relocated to Riverside, CA, where she was raised. She worked hard to support...

Sharon Aileen Jones

Aug 9, 2025

Our sweet and precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Sharon Aileen Jones, 87, passed away on August 9, 2025, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She was born on February 16, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leo Joseph and Burneice Irene Rasmussen. Mom grew up in Mud Lake, Idaho, until she was 6 years old,...

Chad Bateman

Aug 9, 2025

Chad Bateman, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 9, 2025, at his home.

On July 19, 1978, Chad was born, the third child to Hal Donald and Theresa Joy Bateman. He grew up and attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School.

In 1996, he met his future wife, Jessica Richards. They...

Raymond H. James

Aug 9, 2025

Raymond H. James, 84, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Janet James; his three daughters, Debbie (Bill) Sirdofsky, Tammy (Scott) Wasley, and Rhonda Tetherow; grandchildren Nick, Karisa, Nate, Audrey, and Jessica; sister, Dawn Sherertz; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only...

Greg Norrell

Aug 9, 2025

Gregory Thomas Norrell, a passionate geologist, published author, photographer, and lover of the wild Rockies, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice.

Raised in Georgia, Greg’s curiosity about the natural world led him to earn his PhD in Geology from the State University...

Kirk Bruce Guidinger

Aug 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Kirk Bruce Guidinger, 59, of Idaho Falls. He passed away August 8, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kirk was an amazing person with a heart of gold. He was funny and would do anything for someone if he could.

Kirk was born April...

Riley Rexford Chase Iv

Aug 7, 2025

Riley Rexford Chase IV, 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on August 7, 2025, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

He was born into a military family to Margaret Emily Peasley Chase and Riley Rexford Chase III, on September 25, 1950, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Being in a military family, he and his...

Dorothy Ann (Somerville) Bowen

Aug 6, 2025

Dorothy Ann Somerville Bowen, age 89, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2025. She was a resident at MorningStar Senior Living for the past six years, and recently had been cared for by Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Dorothy was born on September 19, 1935, in Salem, Illinois, the second of four children, born...