Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas

Arleen Kimberly Benson-Nunez

Arleen Kimberly Benson-Nunez

Sep 9, 2021

Arleen Kimberly Benson-Nunez, 59, of Idaho Falls, was called home to heaven, September 9, 2021, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Arleen was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, February 28, 1962, to Arnold Eugene Benson and Alice Marian Sprik Benson. Arleen was the youngest of 5, her siblings considered her the fun loving and supportive little...

Michelle "Shelley" (Bybee)  Carhill

Michelle "Shelley" (Bybee) Carhill

Sep 8, 2021

Michelle "Shelley" Bybee Carhill, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2021, in the comfort of her own home.

Shelley was born December 18, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Guy Lowell Bybee and Dona Abbott Bybee.  She grew up in and attended schools in Idaho Falls graduating from Bonneville High...

Susan C. (Criddle)  Leonard

Susan C. (Criddle) Leonard

Sep 8, 2021

Susan Criddle Leonard, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 8, 2021, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Susan was born October 2, 1952, in Malad, Idaho, to Jesse Wayne Criddle and Donna Marie Field. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, ID, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Ricks...

Jared Thane White Sr.

Jared Thane White Sr.

Sep 7, 2021

Jared Thane White Sr., 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 7, 2021.

Jared was born September 29, 1969, in Havre De Grace, MD, to Robert Lee White and Charlene Ann Armey White.  He grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot, ID, and graduated from Burns High School in Cheyenne, WY.

He married Angela Faye...

Mavrick Finn Jeppesen-Wojnarowicz

Mavrick Finn Jeppesen-Wojnarowicz

Sep 6, 2021

Mavrick Finn Jeppesen-Wojnarowicz, two years old, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 6, 2021, in his home.

Mavrick was born January 6, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nickolas Bryan Wojnarowicz and Tatum B Jeppesen.

To know this name is to know joy and laughter and living a full life. He embodied bravery and happiness....

Marie Josina Walker

Marie Josina Walker

Sep 6, 2021

Marie Josina Walker, 21, of Iona, passed away September 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Iona Cemetery, 4962 East First Street.

This what her brother, Ricky wrote, about Marie a year ago.

Marie is majestic as...

Scott B. Cox

Scott B. Cox

Sep 6, 2021

Scott B. Cox, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 6, 2021, at his home.

Scott was born February 28, 1951, in Preston, Idaho, to Glen H. Cox and Verdis I. Bloxham Cox. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho, and graduated from Pocatello High School.

Scott served in the United States Army...

Tim A. Christensen

Tim A. Christensen

Sep 5, 2021

After battling cancer for several years Tim A. Christensen, 71, of Rigby, unexpectedly passed away September 5, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to complications from a recent surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born August 12, 1950, in Rigby, Idaho, to Archie Fred Christensen and Mildred Irene Moore Christensen. He...

Shirley Kay (Moss)  Gneiting

Shirley Kay (Moss) Gneiting

Sep 5, 2021

Shirley Kay Gneiting passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in the company of loved ones, at the age of 71.

Shirley was born on October 21, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William and Ada Moss. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1968, and from Ricks College with her Associates degree in 1970. She...

Dianne (Garner)  Hill

Dianne (Garner) Hill

Sep 4, 2021

Dianne Hill, age 70, of Rupert, Idaho, passed away September 4, 2021, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Dianne was born on March 29, 1951, in Rupert, Idaho, to Maxine L Campbell and Dean C Garner. She grew up in the farming community working alongside her parents and family members–Charles, Frank, Max, Gary, and Marla. As a youth she...

David E. Reichel

David E. Reichel

Sep 3, 2021

David E. Reichel, passed away September 3, 2021.

Dolores Erne-Smith

Dolores Erne-Smith

Sep 2, 2021

Dolores Erne-Smith, devoted mother and greathearted friend, passed away on September 2 at the age of 92.

Dolores was born to Ned and Laura Folk and raised in Milbank, South Dakota. She married James Erne in 1947. After living in many towns in North and South Dakota, and with a growing family, the Ernes finally settled in...

Doreen Yukimi (Nakamura)  Azevedo

Doreen Yukimi (Nakamura) Azevedo

Sep 2, 2021

The Azevedo family lost a beautiful, fiery soul. Doreen Yukimi Azevedo, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 2, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Doreen was born September 20, 1953, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thomas Yukio Nakamura and Patsy Fuyu Oyama Nakamura. The majority of her younger years were spent in Oahu, where she graduated high...

Jim Shaffer

Jim Shaffer

Sep 1, 2021

James Findley "Jim" Shaffer, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 1, 2021, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Jim was born on May 15, 1933, in Jeffers, Montana, to John A. Shaffer and Elizabeth LaRue Pendrey Shaffer. He grew up in Darlington and Mackay, Idaho, and graduated...

Aldon Franklyn Swearingen

Aldon Franklyn Swearingen

Sep 1, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Aldon Franklyn Swearingen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Guy Harris Ransom

Guy Harris Ransom

Sep 1, 2021

Guy Harris Ransom, 63, of Firth, passed away on September 1, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Symbii Home Health and Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Roger T. Ralphs

Roger T. Ralphs

Aug 31, 2021

All the squirrels in heaven gathered to welcome the arrival of Roger Thorpe Ralphs, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was 87 years old.

Roger was born October 2, 1933, in American Falls, Idaho, to Leonard Thomas Ralphs and Marie Thorpe Ralphs. He was the youngest of 5 siblings.

Much of his life was spent...

Steven G. Judy

Steven G. Judy

Aug 31, 2021

Steven G Judy, 75, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Steve was born September 2, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alva Clark Judy and Louie Dean Otteson Judy. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon, and graduated from Bonneville High School...

Enid Davis

Enid Davis

Aug 31, 2021

Enid Lee Davis, 91, passed away August 31, 2021, from complications of congestive heart failure.

Enid was born on December 1, 1929, in Alberta, Canada, to LaCarry Purnell and Kirkham Lawrence Lee. She was the oldest of six children. Enid spent most of her youth growing up in a home across the street from The Church of...

Walt P. Gentle

Walt P. Gentle

Aug 29, 2021

Walt P. Gentle, 82, passed away August 29, 2021, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born in Idaho Falls to Pearl A. Barney Gentle and Paul M. Gentle on September 13, 1938. He lived and attended schools in the Idaho Falls area.

He met Karen Ann Lowder, and one week after her...