Obituaries

Casey Jade Beams

Apr 24, 2021

Casey Jade Beams, 31 years old, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home on April 24th, 2021.

Casey was born on October 17th, 1989 to Shawna Winterbottom-Jenkins and Richard Beams in Idaho Falls. He grew up in Idaho Falls with his mom, Shawna, and dad, Kendal, sisters, Kris and April, and his brother Kenny. Casey did...

Tim Hopkins

Apr 23, 2021

Charles Timothy “Tim” Hopkins of Idaho Falls passed away on April 23rd, 2021 of heart complications. Tim was born March 30th, 1936 in Idaho Falls, the son of Zoe and Talcott Hopkins and the younger brother of Tad and Henry. He grew up on South Boulevard where he rode horses, engaged in debate, and participated in sport.  He loved...

Paul Leslie Hovey

Apr 23, 2021

Paul Leslie Hovey passed away April 23, 2021, due to causes incidental to age at the home of his son, Stephen, where he had lived during the last year of his life. He was born February 13,1925, in Logan, Cache County, Utah, to Estella Johnson Hovey and Leslie Wilfred Hovey. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...

Jim Howard

Apr 23, 2021

James Crawford Howard, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 23, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Jim was born August 28, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Fred Donald Howard and Florence Marguerite Cox Howard.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1951.  He also attended University...

Charles "Tommy" Archibald Thompson

Apr 22, 2021

Charles A. “Tommy” Thompson, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 22, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community Center.  He was under the care of One Source Home Health and Hospice.

Tommy was born on January 16, 1924, in Taft, California, to Robert Hamilton Thompson and Ura Joyce La Force. Tommy was a Veteran and served in...

Clifton B. Rhodehouse

Apr 22, 2021

Clifton B Rhodehouse, 86, of Menan, peacefully passed away April 22, 2021, at his home. Clifton was born January 9, 1935, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Edward Cliff Rhodehouse and Elnora Gardner Rhodehouse, the youngest of seven children. He spent his early years in St. Anthony and when five, moved with his family to Menan, Idaho.  He attended elementary school...

Betty Marie (Torngren) Steffler

Apr 20, 2021

Betty Marie Steffler, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 20, 2021, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Betty was born August 30, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Roy Carl Albin  Torngren and Norma Croft Torngren. She grew up and attended schools in Iona and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On February 8,...

Lori Lynn Brutke

Apr 19, 2021

Lori Lynn Brutke, 51, of Ammon, passed away April 19, 2021, at Liberty Square. She was under the care of her loving family and Brio Hospice.

Private family services are being held.

Francisco Arellano Guerra

Apr 19, 2021

Francisco Arellano Guerra, 82, de Idaho Falls, falleció el 19 de abril de 2021 en el Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center en Idaho Falls.

Francisco nació el 1 de junio de 1938 en San Julián, Jalisco, México, hijo de J. Concepción Arellano y Josefina Guerra.  En 1988, se mudó a los Estados Unidos y pasó muchos años...

Donald A Guynn

Apr 19, 2021

Donald Arthur Guynn, 91, of Idaho Falls, former longtime resident of South Gate, California, passed away April 19, 2021. He died of natural causes at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community with his wife Ellenor and daughter Deb at his side, and his three sons joined by video.

Don was born March 25, 1930 in Hollydale, California, to...

Jeffrey William Prax

Apr 18, 2021

Jeffery William Prax, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 18, 2021.

Jeff was born on August 7, 1955 in Rush City, Minnesota, to Peter and Evelyn Splittgerber Prax, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Pine City, Minnesota High School in 1974.

Jeff was employed at Johnson...

Randy Boyd Jensen

Apr 18, 2021

Randy Boyd Jensen, “The Baker Man,” 70, of Ammon, passed away April 18, 2021, at his home.

Randy was born September 15, 1950, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Boyd Victor Jensen and Lillie Mae Farnsworth Hatley. Randy was blessed with a brother, Ricky, and two sisters, Laurie and LeAnn. He loved his siblings and always tried to be...

Larry Brent Pattee

Apr 18, 2021

Larry Brent Pattee, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 18, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Larry was born July 26, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Mack Pattee and Ella  Nelson Pattee. He grew up and attended schools in Iona and Boise....

Kerry C Hepworth

Apr 17, 2021

Kerry C. “Norris” Hepworth was born July 1, 1966, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the fourth of six children. He spent his time all over the state of Idaho. Wherever he went, he made many friends.

Kerry is survived by his sister, Carla (John) Nelson of Jerome, ID; brother, Anthony (Lana) Hepworth of Kimberly, ID; brother, ...

Larue (Schwendiman) Swensen

Apr 16, 2021

LaRue Schwendiman Swensen, 93, of Ammon, passed away April 16, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

LaRue was born April 19, 1927, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Christian Schwendiman and Ada Estella Shepard Schwendiman. She was raised and attended schools in Sugar City and graduated from Sugar-Salem High School.  She also attended Ricks College and later...

Lisa Michelle Okopny

Apr 16, 2021

Lisa Michelle Okopny, 59, passed away in her home on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Lisa Michelle Okopny was born January 27, 1962, to Betty Perkins Neville in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls with her sister Trina. Lisa and Trina formed a special bond with each other through spending time at the Harbor House. Trina...

Vonda (Christensen) Hinckley

Apr 16, 2021

Vonda Christensen Hinckley, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 16, 2021, at her home.  She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Vonda was born September 15, 1937, in Smithfield, Utah, to Ralph Oswald Christensen and Hannah Cole Christensen.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, including Ucon Grade School and Coltman, and graduated...

Billie "Bill" Miller, Jr

Apr 14, 2021

Billie “Bill” Miller, Jr., 95, passed away April 14, 2021. He was born March 23, 1926 in Freedom, Wyoming to Mary Avella Hill and Aaron Parley “Bill” Miller. He went through the 6th grade in Glenn, Idaho in a one room schoolhouse. He attended 7th and 8th grades in Freedom, Wyoming and High School in Afton, Wyoming.  After graduating...

Jean Smith

Apr 14, 2021

Norma Jean Smith, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2021, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family.

Jean was born June 1, 1941, in Guilford County, North Carolina, to Woodrow Wilson “Bill” Smith and Ila Mae Farrington Smith. She grew up and attended schools in North Carolina and Virginia. Jean...

Bonadell (Comish) Skidmore

Apr 14, 2021

BonAdell Comish Skidmore passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Ammon, Idaho.

BonAdell was born on November 1, 1932, to Alden Peter Comish and Garnet Smith Comish. She grew up in Cove, Utah, and graduated from North Cache High School where she was Homecoming Queen with her high school sweetheart, Richard “Dick” Timmins...