Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

Robert Charles Vail, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away on September 30, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. Robert was born February 19, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Boise High School in 1969. Robert then attended Idaho State University where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Physics. Robert married Teresa Schmier in 1973. He continued his education with...

Sep 30, 2021

On September 30, 2021, Beverly Ann Aldana, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away. Some have said that heaven is only for people who have been really good. Well, if Beverly’s not there, nobody is.  Her entire life was spent helping, loving, and serving others. She was a master of unconditional love. Perhaps that is why she had the blessing...

Sep 29, 2021

Joan Carolyn Mott, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 29, 2021, at Morning Star Senior Living Center. Joan was born February 7, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana, to Leslie Thomas Hansen and June Marie (McCoy) Hansen. She grew up and attended schools in Munster, Indiana and graduated from Hammond High. She attended Valparaiso University for her freshman year before...

Sep 29, 2021

Callum Oliver Benson, 2 months, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 29, 2021.

Callum was born July 18, 2021, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Matthew Holmstead Benson and Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Hopkin Benson.

He enjoyed eating, swinging, and being held.

Callum is survived by his parents, Matt and Bette Benson of Idaho Falls,...

Sep 29, 2021

LaVer E. Thacker, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed on September 29, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

LaVar was born on August 8, 1937, to William Ellis Thacker and Effie Bethers Thacker in Daniels, Utah. He graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah in 1955.

Growing up, LaVar lived across the road from...

Sep 29, 2021

Roseanne Garcia Powers, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 29, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Rose was born November 29, 1957, in Billings, Montana, to Santiago Garcia and Lupe Maciel Garcia.  She grew up in Montana, and lived in New York and California. She returned to Idaho to take care of her mother until she...

Sep 28, 2021

Carelyn Marble, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 28, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Carelyn was born December 20, 1959, in Ogden, Utah, to Charlie Marble and Merle Hess Marble. She grew up and attended school at Weber High.

On December 7, 1983, she married Jerry Wayne Anderson in Ogden, Utah. They were...

Sep 28, 2021

Wilbur Bothof, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Wilbur was born June 18, 1951 in Bennekom, Holland, to Antonie Cornelis Bothof and Alida Gijsberta De Gooijer Bothof.  He attended and graduated from Escondido High School in Escondido, California.  After graduation he moved to Visalia, California.  On December 31,...

Sep 27, 2021

Gregory Keith Bishop, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Pingree, Idaho, after a long valiant battle with cancer.

Greg was born November 9, 1955, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Keith Jackson Bishop and Gaynol Marie Peterson Bishop.

Greg grew up and attended schools...

Sep 27, 2021

Caroline Kay Clemons, 36, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away September 27, 2021. A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Sep 27, 2021

Cindy Lee Adamson, 55, of Rigby, passed away September 27, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Cindy was born August 29, 1966, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Gerald Phelps and Corlis Genetti Phelps. She grew up and attended schools in Colorado where she attended a private school. She was a cheerleader and volleyball player.

In...

Sep 26, 2021

On September 26, 2021, Bonnie Gay Thomas Burns, 87, passed away sleeping peacefully at her home in Dubois, Idaho.

Bonnie was born in Idaho Falls on May 7, 1934, to Benjamin Hopson Thomas and Annie Laird Thomas. She was the youngest of three children.

Bonnie grew up in Dubois with her many cousins who she...

Sep 26, 2021

Lewis Earl Town, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 26, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Lewis was born September 28, 1932, in Crenshaw, Pennsylvania, to William E. Town and Emma Marie Trabudo Town. He grew up and attended schools in Pennsylvania and graduated from Brockway High School.

On February 27, 1954, he...

Sep 26, 2021

Heaven rejoiced in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, September 26, 2021, as Gilbert Dean Murdoch completed his final exam in this mortal experience and returned home to that God who gave him life. What a glorious reunion it must have been with friends and family who had passed on before and those who have yet to come as he...

Sep 25, 2021

Tim Hale passed from this life on Saturday morning, September 25, 2021.

Tim was born on the family ranch in Hagerman, Idaho, on May 3, 1941. During the war, the family lived in Twin Falls, Idaho, and surrounding areas. His teenage years were lived on the Conner Creek Ranch, where Tim and his twin brother, Tom enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2021

Eva Marie Phillips, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 25, 2021.

Eva was born July 5, 1925, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to William Alma Bair and Metha Marie Peterson Bair. She grew up and attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from St Anthony High School. She joined the US Army Corp, and graduated in 1946...

Sep 25, 2021

Kurt Lavell Christensen, 58, passed away in his home early Saturday morning surrounded by his family.

He was born February 1, 1963, in Dugway, Utah. He was the oldest of his three biological siblings, but had five bonus siblings when his dad got remarried. Due to his father being in the military, he had many childhood homes,...

Sep 24, 2021

Doyle Ison Stocking was reunited with extended family members when he passed away on September 24, 2021, at Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Doyle was born on March 25, 1938, at the family farm house in Minidoka County, Idaho.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose love for his family was...

Sep 23, 2021

Rose Marre Holden Morgan (Rosie) passed away peacefully at home in Idaho Falls on September 23, 2021.

Rosie was born April 1st, 1930 in Chicago, the daughter of Lloyd and Marie Holden. Not long after her birth the family moved west to Idaho where her father began his business, growing and shipping potatoes and onions.

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Sep 23, 2021

Dayle Ann Collins, 64, died on September 23, 2021. She was an incredible woman who dedicated her time to family and growing life all around her.

She is survived by her three children who make up the entirety of her world, son Casey Collins and wife Shera with children Paiyten, Kensley, Colton, Hunter; son Beau Bryan Collins...