Obituaries

May 27, 2022

Kenneth Charles Finnegan was born in Anaconda, Montana, to Peter and Mary McGinn Finnegan and was one of eleven children. During his younger years, the family split and he and several siblings were placed into the Twin Bridges Orphanage. After leaving the orphanage, he spent some time with family in California, but his love for Montana drew him back....

May 26, 2022

Michael Gene “Mike” Barnes, 58, of Hamer, passed away May 26, 2022, at his home.

Mike was born January 3, 1964, in Anaheim, California, and adopted by Gene Edwin Barnes and Kathryn Baliff Berrett Barnes. He grew up in Lewisville and attended schools in Lewisville, Menan, and Rigby, Idaho, and graduated from Rigby High School.

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May 25, 2022

Sheila Marie Keefe passed away, at age 59, in her Idaho Falls home on May 25, 2022.

The daughter of Jacob and Lottie Schlepp, she was born the youngest of six children in Circle, Montana, on May 24, 1963. She grew up on the west side of Vida, Montana, where she spoke unfavorably of rattlesnakes on her...

May 24, 2022

Hisako Igawa Webster passed away in the comfort of her home on May 24, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the young age of 97.

A native of Japan, she was always quick to let everyone know she was a Tokyo girl through and through, often using it as an explanation for her no-nonsense attitude and quick...

May 23, 2022

John “Jack” Carl Lagerquist, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 23, 2022, at his home.

Jack was born August 29, 1940, in Hamilton, Montana. He grew up and attended schools in Hamilton. He graduated with an MBA at Idaho State University in 1992.

On April 11, 1964, he married Dolores Jean Caciari in Whitefish,...

May 22, 2022

Deborah Elizabeth Moore, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 22, 2022, at her home.

Debbie was born July 7, 1963, in Brampton, Ontario, to William Robert Arthur Harris and Elle Lynette Beaupit Hill. She grew up and attended schools in Calgary, Alberta, and graduated from Churchill High School. She also attended Ricks College where she earned...

May 22, 2022

Jared Dean Fuhriman, 60, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, fought a good fight, kept the faith, and finished his course in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on May 22, 2022.

Jared was the firstborn child of Jared Keith and Darlene Murdock Fuhriman on October 3, 1961. His early years were spent in Logan,...

May 22, 2022

Dr. Clifford Jay Kindred of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 22, 2022, just two days shy of his 91st birthday. He was surrounded by his children, their spouses, his brother, Hal, and two grandsons.

Jay was born May 24, 1931, in Idaho Falls to Clifford Mower and Edna Lettie Jensen Kindred. He grew up in Idaho...

May 21, 2022

Larry Frederick Wallace, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 21, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Teton Cancer Institute and One Source Health and Hospice. The family would like to give special thanks to Tausha Young for going above and beyond in the great care she gave to Larry.

Larry was born...

May 20, 2022

Ramona Diane Johnson, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. Ramona was born August 13, 1962, in Oakland, California, to Joesph Morrow and Sandra Pentacost Morrow.  She grew up and attended schools in the Bay area in California and graduated from Lindbergh Adult School in Manteca, California. On June 21, 1986, she...

May 20, 2022

David Wayne Coveney, 74, of Irwin, passed away May 20, 2022, at his home.

David was born May 1, 1948, in Napa, California, to James Victor Coveney and Marion Davis Coveney.  He grew up and attended schools in Manteca, Mendocino and Napa, California. He graduated  from Napa High School.

On April 30, 2000, he married...

May 20, 2022

James Anderson Pope, 79, of Ammon, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, with his beloved wife, children, and family by his side.

Jim was born in Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, on March 14, 1943, to Dorothy Cleo Anderson Pope and James Carol Pope.

He grew up and attended school in Salmon, Idaho, and graduated from...

May 19, 2022

Joyce Ann Wise, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 19, 2022, at her home.  She was under the care of Encompass Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Joyce was born November 27, 1945, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to John D. Dickerson and Lottie Dickerson. The family moved around with the military and they lived in...

May 18, 2022

Mary Ardiss Faller, 92, of  Idaho Falls, passed away May 18, 2022, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls.  She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Mary  was born August 11, 1929, in Neihart, Montana, to Joseph Edgar Murphy and Ellen Faye Annan Murphy.  She grew up and attended schools in Neihart and graduated...

May 18, 2022

Judy Leona Webster, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 18, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Judy was born August 2, 1941, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Charles Marvin Feely Sr. and Iretta Helen Nielsen Feely. She grew up and attended schools in southeast Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On...

May 18, 2022

Thomas "Kurt" Jolley, 82, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away May 18, 2022, at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the end of a full and happy life.

Kurt was born May 27, 1939, in Riverside, Idaho, to Virgil Francis Jolley and Deola Lorraine Turpin Jolley. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho...

May 18, 2022

James (Jim) Whitman Hutchens passed away on May 18, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho of natural causes. A long-time resident of Pocatello, Idaho, he spent his later years in Firth, Idaho, and finally moved to the MorningStar Assisted Living Facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jim was born in Laramie, Wyoming to Edna M. and Jesse C. Hutchens....

May 16, 2022

Trudy H. Potter, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 16, 2022, in Idaho Falls with her family at her side.

Trudy was born August 20, 1934, in Saint Anthony, Idaho, to Irus Benjamin Hammond and Lila Nancy Call Hammond. She graduated from South Fremont High School. She also attended Ricks College and Utah State University.

May 16, 2022

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Rena Ann Blackburn's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Rena slipped the earthly bonds of this life to join her sweetheart for eternity, May 16, 2022, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest....

May 15, 2022

Mabel Delna Sewell Gordon, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice and her loving family.

Mabel was born in Victor, Idaho, on August 15, 1925, the third child of Franklin Alva and Juliet Allen Mikesell. She attended school in Victor through the fourth grade,...