Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Garret Dean Chaffin, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 2, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Garret was born February 12, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lavar  Chaffin and Frances  Durfee Chaffin.  He grew up and attended schools in Firth, Idaho. Later on he enrolled into the Job Corp.

On August 1,...

Oct 2, 2021

Shirley June Price, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 2, 2021, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Health.

Shirley was born June 1, 1932, in Hudson, Colorado, to Essie Claude Cox and Anna Bell Henderson Cox. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho...

Oct 2, 2021

Robert “Brent” Burton, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 2, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Brent began his mortal journey January 31, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to loving parents Robert and Louise Burton. He had the privilege of being the oldest of four Burton boys. Brent took that role very seriously. He loved...

Oct 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our mother and grandmother, Clara Betty McMannon, on October 1, 2021, in Idaho Falls.

Clara Elizabeth Volpenhein was born on November 8, 1930, to Clara and Joseph Volpenhein in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The youngest of seven children, Clara Betty was born in a beautiful house built...

Oct 1, 2021

Kenneth Mark Lynch, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 1, 2021, in Bountiful, Utah.

Mark was born August 19, 1949, in Ogden, Utah, to Kenneth D. Lynch and Athalene Pearl Cordon Lynch. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1967. He attended the University of Utah, where...

Oct 1, 2021

Margaret Carol Squires, 62, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, due to complications caused by pancreatic cancer.

Margaret was an extraordinary woman who filled any room she entered with joyous energy and a warm friendly smile. Just ask anyone who knew her.

As a young child, Margaret and her family moved to Hughson, California., a...

Oct 1, 2021

On October 1, 2021, Florence Elizabeth Hay Whitehead, 91, received her wings and had to go on to her final journey.

Florence was born April 15, 1930, in Menan, Idaho, to Harry Hay and Elizabeth Ann Wright Hay. She grew up and attended schools in Brigham City, Utah, and Menan and Rigby, Idaho, and moved to Idaho...

Oct 1, 2021

Johnathan Frank Hindman, 51, of Idaho Falls, ID, and Jackson, WY, passed away October 1, 2021.

John was born to Delbert and Susan Varley Hindman in Jackson, WY, on June 24, 1970. He graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 1989.  He continued his education at University of Wyoming and graduated from Lamar Community College in Lamar,...

Oct 1, 2021

Gary Blaine Sheets, 63, of Rigby, passed away October 1, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Gary was born March 19, 1958, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Henry Settle Sheets and Bertha Brown Sheets.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho and North Carolina. He graduated from...

Oct 1, 2021

Thelma Elizabeth Peasley Gallup, 92, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away quietly at Lincoln Court Retirement Community on October 1, 2021.

She was born on July 22, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Allen Peasley and Effie Dutton. She attended school in Idaho Falls as well. On December 8, 1948, Thelma married Thomas Grant Gallup in Ririe. ...

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.