Obituaries

Bob E. Jones

Jul 8, 2025

Robert Elton "Bob" Jones Jr., 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 8, 2025, at his home. Bob was a resident of Lincoln Court Senior Living and was under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice. The family is greatly thankful for the compassionate care their employees gave to Bob.

Bob was born March 13, 1935,...

Theresa Ann Miller

Jul 8, 2025

Theresa Ann Miller, 59, passed on July 8, 2025, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loved ones. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice, whom the family is greatly thankful for their loving and compassionate care.

Theresa was born on May 6, 1966, in Tachikawa, Japan, to James Lawrence...

Karin (Lindberg) Fry

Jul 7, 2025

Karin Fry, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 7, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her loving granddaughters, Kym and Nikole and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Karin was born June 4, 1939, in Gothenburg, Sweden. Growing up she was involved in theater and music and eventually studied psychology at the University of...

Jay Norvin Herring

Jul 6, 2025

Jay Herring's life - If You Know, You Know (#IYKYK). Jay Norvin Herring, 92, of Draper, Utah, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of July 6, 2025, in Draper, Utah. He was active and engaged in life and it's many adventures until the very end.

Jay was born on June 5, 1933, in...

Kevin Kay Hebertson

Jul 6, 2025

Kevin Kay Hebertson, 73, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away from complications from a stroke at this home on Sunday, July 7, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving son, Kevin Jr., and their loving dogs, Indie, Bubba, and Zippy.

Kevin was born September 10, 1951, in Rigby, Idaho, to Jeannette Cole Hebertson. He grew up in...

Teresa Wixom

Jul 6, 2025

Teresa Chloe Wixom, 77, of Blackfoot, passed away July 6, 2025, at Bingham Memorial Hospital.

Teresa was born March 31, 1948, in Driggs, Idaho, to Alden Ray Thompson and Ruth Caldwell Thompson. She lived in Teton Valley until she was 4, and then her family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up and attended schools in...

Elaine Karas

2025

Elaine H. Karas, 97, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 5, 2025.

A Celebration of her 97 years of Life is being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho 83406.

There will be an open microphone and a time to share memories as you wish and a meal...

Carmen Ann (Armenta) Schwemmer

Jul 5, 2025

Carmen Ann Armenta-Schwemmer, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, July 5, 2025, due to a lingering illness.

Carmen was born April 16, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jose Guadalupe Armenta and Tamara Mary Muffler Armenta. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School.

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Harry "Louis" Thiel

Jul 4, 2025

Harry Louis Thiel, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 4, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Heritage Hospice.

Harry Louis Thiel was born on May 26, 1937, to Harry and Venna Webb Thiel at the LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls. He grew up on, worked, and eventually purchased the 80 acre family...

Catherine Opal Cooper

Jul 4, 2025

Catherine Opal Cooper, 5, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Island Park, Idaho.

Catherine was born August 31, 2019, in American Fork, Utah, to Scott Donald Cooper and Jessica Necole James Cooper. The family moved back to Idaho Falls in 2022 after living abroad.

Catherine...

Agustin Sanchez Vazquez

Jul 4, 2025

Agustin Sanchez Vazquez, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father after a lifetime of devotion, hard work, and love.

Born on October 11, 1931, in Huahua, Michoacán, Mexico, Agustin was the...

Scott Ryan Musselman

Jul 4, 2025

Scott Ryan Musselman, passed away the evening of July 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, curiosity, and dedication to both family and his many passions.

He graduated from Skyline High School and pursued some college studies before building a successful career as a nuclear engineer at the nuclear site in Washington state. Later, he also...

Richard M. Winn

Jul 4, 2025

Richard Marion Winn was born on June 4, 1952, in Sacramento, California, to parents, Winona Alberta Johnson Winn and Orson John Winn. He passed away July 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

On his birth, Rich joined his brothers, Les and Kenneth, and sisters, Jean and JoAnn. Years later, another boy, Melvin, joined the family....

Sheldon Lee Kernes

Jul 3, 2025

Sheldon Lee Kernes, passed away on July 3, 2025, in Seymour, Texas.

He was born to Elmer “Ed” Kernes and Gladys Mae Cue Kernes, on December 9, 1948, in Burlington, Colorado.

He attended Bonneville High School, BYU, ISU, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, receiving two associate degrees.

Sheldon served in the Army in Vietnam, the National Guard, and served as Deputy for the...

Joanna Barker

Jul 2, 2025

Joanna Torp Barker, 86, of Ammon, passed away July 2, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Joanna was born July 6, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Bud and Hazel Torp. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls...

Alan L. Miller

Jul 2, 2025

Alan Miller, 73, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2025, at Eagle Rock of Cascadia.

No services at this time.

Jaiden James Snyder

Jul 1, 2025

Jaiden James Snyder (Schmitt), age 23, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on July 1, 2025, leaving behind an unfillable space in the hearts of those who truly knew and loved him.

Jaiden grew up in Ririe, Idaho, where he attended school and spent most of his childhood. In 2015, he moved to Menan, where he continued becoming...

Kenas William Akers

Jul 1, 2025

Kenas William Akers, 71, of Saint Anthony, passed away July 1, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of CNS Cares Hospice.

Kenas was born February 27, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to Kenas Akers Sr. and Barbara Jorgensen Akers. He grew up and attended schools in various places as he traveled with his family...

John Joseph Catanese

Jun 30, 2025

John Joseph Catanese, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 30, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

John was born February 11, 1958, in Suffern, New York, to Earnest Edward Catanese and Mary Ann Lichenstein Catanese. He grew up and attended schools in Suffern and graduated from Warwick Valley Central High School. He also attended UNLV,...

Randall Paul Wilson

Jun 30, 2025

Randall Paul Wilson, 78, passed away June 30, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Logan, Utah, to Raymond Brown Wilson and Afton Elizabeth Thatcher Wilson.

Randall was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was...