Obituaries

Julie Ann Johnson-Butikofer

Aug 4, 2021

Julie Ann Johnson-Butikofer, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2021, at her home.

Julie was born June 30, 1959, in Toledo, OH, to James Donald Johnson and Marlene Ann Stevens Johnson.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. She also attended Vogue Beauty School and nursing school.

On August 28, 1980, ...

Carey Bryan Swearingen

Aug 4, 2021

Carey Bryan Swearingen of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away August 4, 2021 from complications of COPD.  He was under the loving care of BRiO Home Health and Hospice.

He was born Aug 15, 1952 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Luella Marie Smith Swearingen and Clarence Harold Bryan Swearingen. He has two sisters,  Ella Marie Swearingen Haddon and...

Mona Rae (Jones) Sayer

Aug 4, 2021

Mona Rae Jones Sayer, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2021, at her home.

Mona was born August 30, 1938, in Grace, Idaho, to Floyd Coburn Jones and Lettie Virginia Panting Jones. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On May 23, 1957, she...

Linda (Oakden) Moore

Aug 4, 2021

Linda Lou Oakden Moore, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born September 8, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Lewis Oakden and Gretta Leone Boulter Oakden. She grew up in and attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School.

Shortly after...

Byrle George Walker

Aug 4, 2021

Byrle George Walker was born June 1, 1933, in Rexburg, Idaho, to George Thomas Walker and Roma George.

He grew up in Jackson, Wyoming, and loved the great outdoors. He had wonderful adventures with his two sisters and three brothers. He was taught by his parents to have faith and integrity.

Byrle found his true...

Karen Russell Daniel

Aug 4, 2021

Karen Alice Russell Daniel, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 4, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with her children by her side. She was born on June 24, 1944, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to John T. Harwood and Clara Irene Harwood. She grew up in Grace and Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Pocatello High School...

William H Garner Jr

Aug 4, 2021

William H Garner Jr, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

William was born April 23, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William H Garner Sr, and Edna Compton Garner.

On May 4, 1962, he married Carolyn H Bates in Rigby, Idaho. William and Carolyn made their home...

Ann Margaret (Manwaring) Hayes

Aug 3, 2021

Ann Margaret Manwaring Hayes, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 3, 2021, at her home.  She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Ann was born October 9, 1945, in Logan, UT, to Leonard Herbert Manwaring and Margaret June Peterson Manwaring.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, ID, and graduated from Idaho Falls...

Karen Ann (Thompson) Mann

Aug 3, 2021

Karen Ann Thompson Mann, born February 18, 1957, to Kenneth Edward and Jo Ann Bentley Thompson in Mojave, California, was called home to her Heavenly Father on August 3, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Her early years were in the Greenfield, California, area attending schools outside of Bakersfield, California. Karen and her family moved to Dubois, Idaho,...

David Alan Neubacher

Aug 2, 2021

David Alan Neubacher, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 2, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

David was born December 30, 1963, in Brigham City, Utah, to Ronald William Neubacher and Barbara Joyce Cemer Neubacher. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls...

Douglas John Antol

Aug 1, 2021

Douglas John Antol, 74, of Ammon, passed away August 1, 2021, at his home.

Doug was born January 24, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John Robert Antol and Margaret Lanora Flanigan Antol. He grew up and attended schools in Colorado and graduated from Westminster High School. After high school he joined the Navy and served during Vietnam...

Scott Ryan Tobias

Jul 31, 2021

Scott Ryan Tobias, 48, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Heber City, Utah.

He was born on December 2, 1972, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dale and Sharon Tobias.

Scott graduated from Skyline High School in 1991, and then served a two-year mission from 1992-1994, in Moscow, Russia. After his mission he graduated...

Candace Vail West

Jul 31, 2021

Candace Vail West, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 31, 2021, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Scott Abbott

Jul 31, 2021

Stanley Scott Abbott, 72, of Boise, Idaho, passed away July 31, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

Scott was born December 28, 1948, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Stanley Keith and Willa Marjean Abbott. He grew up and attended schools in Arco and Idaho Falls. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and...

Joseph Edward Uptergrove

Jul 30, 2021

Joseph Uptergrove, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 30, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Joseph was born March 31, 1947, in Borger, Texas, to Clovis Uptergrove and Lorene Whitley Uptergrove. He grew up and attended schools in Sallisaw, Oklahoma and graduated from Sallisaw High School. He attended Oklahoma State...

Maxine Ann (Muir) Andrews Combe

Jul 30, 2021

Maxine Ann Muir Andrews Combe of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on July 30, 2021, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Maxine was born on April 25, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to James and Elda Muir. She spent her childhood in Idaho Falls.

On November 23, 1950, she married Dallas Andrews. Together they raised seven...

Craig Alan Burtenshaw

Jul 28, 2021

Craig Alan Burtenshaw, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 28, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and OneSource Home Health and Hospice.

Craig was born August 23, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clyde Alan Burtenshaw and Velma Rozella Ferguson Burtenshaw. He grew up on a dairy farm in...

Ed Benson

Jul 27, 2021

Henry Edward Benson, 101, of Island Park, passed away July 27, 2021, at his home.

Private services will be held.

A full obituary will be a vailable soon.

Jean Shinn

Jul 27, 2021

Wanda Jean Shinn, 90, of Idaho Falls, died peacefully at her home in Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living on July 27, 2021.

Jean was born February 4, 1931, in Taylor, Idaho, to Virgil Hoyt Shinn and Dora Lords Shinn. She grew up in Taylor where she attended Washington School. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1949....

Gene Harold Dressen

Jul 27, 2021

Gene Harold Dressen, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 27, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gene was born June 3, 1943, in Inglewood, California, to Harold Vincent Dressen and Eleda Amanda Egan Dressen. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1961. He served a mission for The...