Obituaries

Doris Mary (Russell) Wise

Feb 5, 2021

Doris Mary Russell Wise (nicknamed “Cotton Top”) was born January 23, 1933, in Shelley, Idaho. Mom passed away February 5, 2021, with her three daughters by her side. She was the seventh of ten children born to John Wesley Russell and Ruth Covert Russell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; two sons, Danny and...

Larry Dean Thomas

Feb 4, 2021

Larry Dean Thomas, of League City, Texas, 73, finished his journey on Earth at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston Texas. He lost his courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma after 11 years. He passed peacefully with his beloved wife, Laurie, of 16 years, and her daughter Chrissy Burdsall by his side.

Larry was born May 1, 1947,...

Robert Wayne Emery

Feb 4, 2021

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, Robert Wayne Emery awoke as he always did, giving thanks for another day. Though his body was frail and tired, his spirit was full of grateful appreciation to be able to draw another determined breath. He always lived on his own terms, and he was happy and prepared to leave on his journey after...

Miriam (Taylor) Kindred

Feb 4, 2021

Miriam Taylor Kindred, 86, of Idaho Falls passed away February 4, 2021 with her loving husband by her side.

Miriam was born December 21, 1934, in Boise, Idaho, to Leonard A. and Mabel Davis Taylor. She was the oldest of four siblings, Cornell, Lyman and Adele. She was a wonderful daughter and great older sister throughout her...

Peggy Lucina (Johnson) Scott

Feb 4, 2021

Peggy Lucina (Johnson) Scott, 86, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February 4, 2021.

Born March 26, 1934, in New Sweden, Idaho, she was the 10th child of Oscar Wilhelm Johnson and Phoebe Lucina (Weaver) Johnson.

She was raised in a large farming family in Lincoln, just east of Idaho Falls, that...

David Mann Sweeney

Feb 3, 2021

David Mann Sweeney II, 72, of Ammon, passed away February 3, 2021, at his home.

Dave was born October 21, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to David Mann Sweeney Sr. and Kathleen A. Keener. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

He married Vickey Ayers in...

Norma Jean (Stephens) Benshoof

Feb 3, 2021

Norma Jean Stephens Benshoof, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 3, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.  She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Jean was born June 15, 1934, in Vernal, Utah, to Chester Anthony "Tony" Stephens and Amy Edna Green Stephens.  She grew up and attended schools in Rifle and graduated from...

James J. "Jim" Murphy Jr.

Feb 2, 2021

James “Jim” Joseph Murphy, passed away on February 2, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. He was a champion of a man. He was kind and gentle and full of wisdom and knowledge. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a loyal friend and was always there for anyone who needed him.

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Linda "Shilo" Marie (Cawley) Tokita

Feb 1, 2021

Linda “Shilo” Marie Tokita, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 1, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice and her loving husband.

Linda was born April 14, 1947, in Pocatello, Idaho, to John Jack Cawley and Theresa Marie Call Cawley. She grew up and...

Kent Mickelsen

Jan 31, 2021

Kent H. Mickelsen, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital due to complications from Covid.

Kent was born August 19, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Royal Mickelsen and Helen Moedl Mickelsen. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. He went on to attend Idaho...

Taylor William Havens

Jan 31, 2021

Taylor William Havens, 30, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Taylor was born June 9, 1990, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Russell Todd Havens and Cara Marie Curnutt Havens.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Hillcrest High School. He also attended Idaho State University....

George Edmond Cowell Iii

Jan 30, 2021

George Edmond Cowell III, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2021, at his home.

A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2021, at Watersprings Church, 4250 S 25th E, in Idaho Falls, with Pastor Dan Kishiyama officiating. Please meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Lyle Gene Packer

Jan 30, 2021

Lyle Gene Packer, 65, of Rigby, passed peacefully away January 30, 2021, at his home in the loving care of his wife.

He was born November 10, 1955, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Dio Gene and Janice Lorraine Lees Packer.

He attended school at Riverside Elementary, O.E. Bell Jr. High, and Skyline High School. Lyle ran...

Jacqulyn Jean (Miller) Konrade

Jan 30, 2021

Jacqulyn Jean Miller Konrade was born in Dodge City, Kansas, to Walter Miller and Mildred Standley on October 4, 1941. Jackie grew up and attended schools in Dodge graduating from Dodge City High School. She passed away January 30, 2021, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

In 1966, Jackie married Jim Konrade, and they were divorced in...

Rebecca Jo (Jorgenson) Barrera

Jan 30, 2021

Rebecca Barrera, 33, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 30, 2021, at her home. Rebecca, lovingly called Becca, Becky or George by her close family and friends, was born January 7, 1988, in Rapid City, SD, to Douglas Barry Blount and Mary Jo Maxey Waters. She attended Iona Elementary, Rocky Mountain Middle School, and Bonneville High School. She...

Shane Marc Mccann

Jan 29, 2021

Shane Marc McCann, 41, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2021, at his home.

Shane was born May 27, 1979, in Tremonton, Utah, to Wendell D. McCann and Sharon Kay McGinty McCann.  He grew up and attended schools in Garland, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School in 1998.  He also attended Bridgerland Applied Technology...

Ralph Thomas Richards

Jan 29, 2021

Ralph Thomas Richards, 67, of Blackfoot, passed away January 29, 2021, at his home.

Ralph was born January 8, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Grant Thomas Richards and Barbara Jean Eckersley Richards.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Ammon and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. Ralph served in the United States...

Worthy Otis Mcclain

Jan 28, 2021

Worthy Otis McClain, born near Buckeye Run Road, west of Salem, WV, at the home of his maternal grandparents, Worthy and Ina (Lowe) Underwood, on November 23, 1939, left this life on January 28, 2021, peacefully in the comfort of his family, following a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Branniard Otis “Jeff” McClain and Juanita...

Carol Ann Miller

Jan 26, 2021

Carol Ann Miller, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 26, 2021, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Carol was born December 9, 1938, in Woodville, Idaho, to Harold Nelson and Delilah Huntsman Nelson. She grew up in Woodville and graduated from Shelley High School in 1957....

Gary Lee Messler

Jan 25, 2021

Gary Lee Messler, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Gary was born July 5, 1940, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Carrol Ramon Messler and Mildred Fern McWherter Messler. He grew up in Blackfoot and attended area schools....