Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Keith Dee Richards, 76, of Rigby, passed away November 18, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and One Source Hospice.

Keith was born October 10, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lynn Richards and Verda Radford Richards.

On April 29, 1998, he married Nancy Jean Dartt in Rigby,...

Nov 17, 2022

Noe Cortez, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 17, 2022, at his home.

Noe was born April 7, 1942, in McAllen, Texas, to Pete M. Cortez and Dolores Hernandez Cortez. He grew up and attended schools in Texas before moving to Idaho Falls at age 17. Noe made his home in Idaho and Washington, where he...

Nov 17, 2022

Karlene Warren Petersen, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 17, 2022, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

Karlene was born in Rupert, Idaho, to the lucky parents of Edith Rose Eldredge and LeRoy Warren. They united a family of his, hers, and ours, five children in all. She grew...

Nov 16, 2022

Annette Fries Sorensen, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 16, 2022.

Annette was born June 4, 1964, in San Clemente, California, to Kenneth Dean Fries and Donna Louella Brunson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Skyline High School.

On July 18, 2003, she married Thomas Lee Sorensen in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She...

Nov 16, 2022

Betty Carol Loveland,94, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away November 16, 2022.

Betty was born September 28,1928, in Shelley, Idaho, to Samuel and Bertha Johnson. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley, Idaho.

On November 19,1969, she married Harold Loveland in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Betty and Harold made their home in Rigby, Idaho, where Betty...

Nov 15, 2022

On November 15, 2022, Marie Davis went home. For the first time in 64 years, she was able to walk, run, jump, and probably ride her horse, Chance.

Marie was born October 17, 1958, in Ashton, Idaho, to Glenn and Velta Davis. She joined three brothers at their home in Wilford, Idaho. Later, the family was joined...

Nov 15, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Edward Peterson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 14, 2022

Our precious mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Arlene Lucille Whitney Cherney, 82, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Arlene was born November 3, 1940, to Wells Alonzo Whitney and Lucille Violet Jacobson. Being the only daughter with two brothers, she...

Nov 14, 2022

Randall Lee King of Menan, Idaho, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, following a devastating brain injury due to a fall. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones for two days until he passed peacefully in the arms of his sweetheart, Claudia.

Randy was born April 11, 1950, as the 5th...

Nov 13, 2022

Raymond N. Henkensiefken, 95, of Idaho Falls and Irwin, Idaho, died November 13, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born November 25, 1926, in Montclair, New Jersey, the son of August and Matilda Fuhrmeister Henken.

After attending high school, Ray joined the United States Navy in 1944. Ray started as a Seaman and worked...

Nov 12, 2022

Nathan William Illum, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 12, 2022, at his home.

Nathan was born July 10, 1979, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Douglas Brent Illum and Maureen Bowler Illum. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

He enjoyed spending time with his children, camping with family, going out to...

Nov 11, 2022

Baden James Glauser, 35, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 11, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Baden was born August 19, 1987, in Ogden, Utah, to Troy James Glauser and Sherri Leckington Grimaud. He grew up and attended schools in Kansas, Utah, and Idaho, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On July...

Nov 9, 2022

James Lee Rohrbaugh, 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at Lincoln Court Retirement Community, surrounded by his loving wife and children on November 9, 2022.

James was born on June 11, 1948, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to Charles Milton Rohrbaugh and Marlene Agnes Rohrbaugh. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering....

Nov 9, 2022

John G. Stein, aka Johann Gunther Stein, passed away quietly on the morning of November 9, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He had just turned 88 years old the month before, on October 3rd.

He was born in Munich, Germany, the third child of Josef Stein and Maria Schaffner. He immigrated to the United States at...

Nov 9, 2022

Helen Edna Sobieski, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2022.

Helen was born April 23, 1939, in Rigby, Idaho, to Joseph Leland Kinghorn and Gladys Jenkins Kinghorn. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

On September 21, 1963, she married James Richard Sobieski in Elko, Nevada....

Nov 8, 2022

Earl “Hap” Arthur Griffel passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022, with family at his side in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born in Ashton, Idaho, on June 15,1927, to Arthur "Pete" Griffel and Minnie Lenz Griffel. Earl was raised on the family farm and attended school at Hugginsville, Idaho. Earl entered the U.S. Army in February...

Nov 8, 2022

Elder Darwin B "Dar" Christenson, Emeritus, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2022, at his home. The family would like to especially thank Corina and the rest of the staff from OneSource Home Health & Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.

Darwin was born August 11, 1935, in Firth, Idaho, to Lars Henry Christenson...

Nov 8, 2022

Candace C. Crawford graduated from this life surrounded by loved ones on November 8, 2022, after 72 years of sharing her light.

Candy arrived October 12, 1950, in Ogden, Utah, to L. Wayne and Hellen A. Thurston. She was the younger shadow to older brother, Dennis Thurston, and was often found with him. She graduated from Ben...

Nov 8, 2022

Donna Rae Justesen, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Donna was born June 15, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Daniel Wesley Lowe and Loveda Butte Lowe. She grew up and attended schools in Mud Lake. On November 7, 1947,...

Nov 8, 2022

Dr. Charles Kent Chamberlain, 84, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 8, 2022, after a battle with dementia.

Kent was born on November 19, 1937, to Charles and Zarman Chamberlain in Cedar City, Utah. He was the second of five siblings. Kent spent the major part of his childhood exploring and hiking the local hills....