Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Lois Joann Coyte Cissel passed away May 17, 2021. She was born in her maternal grandmother’s home, April 23, 1929, in Gunnison, Utah, to Frederick George and Rhoda Jensen Coyte. She was a girl of the West, growing up in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

Joann attended Draper Jr. High, Jordan High School, and graduated in...

May 17, 2021

Graeme C. Galbraith, the Montana and Idaho farm boy with a WSU Mechanical Engineering Degree met his match on Monday, May 17, 2021, when he couldn’t fix the ravages of a well-spent 90 years, and past peacefully. Graeme’s life began on August 16, 1930, in Billings, MT, as the younger son of Allan & Bernice Galbraith, joining his 3...

May 17, 2021

Roger Daniel Kuhn, 84, of Stanley, Idaho, passed away May 17, 2021, at the Salmon River Clinic.

Roger was born June 12, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harold Arlington Kuhn and Elfreida Otelia Tappe Kuhn. He grew up and attended schools in Minneapolis and graduated from Vocational High School of Minneapolis. He served as a Clerk Typist...

May 17, 2021

Ryan Olson (37) never met a mountain he wouldn't climb, or a person he wouldn't wrap in one of his trademark hugs every time he'd say hello and every time he'd say goodbye. His last hug was given to his wife on May 17th, 2021– hours before he died instantly in a tragic car accident. Ryan was born in...

May 15, 2021

Barbara May Teeter, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. She was under the care of One Source Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Barbara was born May 31, 1932, in Meridian, Idaho, to Cecil Charles Pottinger and Elsie May McAllister Pottinger. She grew up and attended schools...

May 15, 2021

JoAnn Watson, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2021, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center.

JoAnn was born June 30, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Basil Peterson and Myra Olney Peterson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On March 26, 1971, she...

May 13, 2021

Charlie Todd Elverson, age 32 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, May 13th. He was a loving husband to Jessie Ingvalson. Charlie was born on February 17th, 1989, in Des Moines, IA, to parents Todd Elverson and Denise Horner. Charlie’s adventuresome spirit showed itself early; at 5 years old, he was already climbing trees and walls. His love...

May 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie B. Stevens (91-½) on May 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous 7-year battle with illness. She was so happy to be home. Bonnie was born on August 31, 1929 to Oriole Winifred Simonsen and Seymour S. Beesley in Sugar City, Idaho. She...

May 13, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Emma Allgood Campbell of Idaho Falls, Idaho, on May 13, 2021, at the age of 84. She was under the care of her devoted husband and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Born September 16,1936, to Alvin and Garda Allgood, Beverly grew up in...

May 9, 2021

Bill passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on May 9, 2021, due to complications from Covid 19.

Bill was born in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Levi and Dorothy Clements. He attended schools in District 91 and 93. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served twenty years, which included...

May 9, 2021

Chase Huntsman, 37 of Idaho Falls, passed away May 9, 2021, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Chase was born on October 5, 1983, to Kerry and Patti Huntsman. He grew up and attended school in Ashton and graduated from North Fremont High School. He also attended the College of Southern Idaho....

May 8, 2021

Larry  Walters, 66, of Blackfoot, passed away May 8, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Larry was born March 8, 1955, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Leon Lewis Walters and Mary Jean Lamb Walters. He grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot  and graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1973.

On April 27, 1974, he...

May 8, 2021

Raquel Flores Luna, 65, of Newdale, Idaho, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 8, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Raquel was born February 18, 1956, in Trujillo, Jalisco, Mexico, the daughter of Alberto Luna and Maria de Jesus Godina. She grew up on the family ranch with her parents and...

May 8, 2021

Sidney "Sid" Roy Fugate, 82, of Idaho Falls peacefully passed away May 8, 2021, in Idaho Falls.

Dad was born March 9, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George Jr. and Ruth Mae Fugate.

Sid married Frances Fugate in 1965, and to this union were born three children, Gary Scott Fugate, Kendall Fugate Barger, and...

May 6, 2021

Heather Rose Chase Arehart, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 6, 2021.

Heather was born October 13, 1977, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Blaine Nile Chase and Scarlett Faye Chase.  She grew up and attended Ririe High School, where she played basketball, and Skyline High School.

Heather worked as a care giver for a...

May 6, 2021

On April 16, 1949, the world was graced with a precious gem who would grow to touch many lives. Her name was Joyce Hazel "Dusty" Henderson. On May 6, 2021, at 72 years of age, this precious gem slipped away from this world to go to the wonderful place called "Heaven." Not long before she was to pass, she...

May 5, 2021

Richard "Dick" Douglas Westover, 79, of Humble, Texas, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away May 5, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dick was born July 1, 1941, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Ernest Cecil Westover and Florence Hansen Westover. He graduated from Snake River High School and also attended Idaho State University where he earned his...

May 5, 2021

George Lowell Smith, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 5, 2021, at his home.

George was born June 30, 1928, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Lowell G. Smith and Georgia Mae Bingham Smith. He grew up and attended schools in Smithfield and Cache Valley, Utah and graduated from Weber High School. He also attended Utah...

May 3, 2021

Rikki Janae Beckstead was the second born child to Justin and Susan Beckstead, on January 18, 1998, in Salt Lake City. Rikki came into the world a spitfire and she remained a crazy, joyful ray of happiness every day after. Rikki was full of life, always ready for adventures with her family and friends. She was a social butterfly...

May 3, 2021

Francis Marie Chaffin, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 3, 2021, at her granddaughter’s home.  She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Francis was born June 7, 1936, in Paul, Idaho, to Ivan Leo Durfee and Florence Le May Sheen Durfee. She grew up in Firth where she...