Obituaries

Robert Richard "Mac" Mclaughlin

Feb 23, 2021

Robert (Mac) Richard McLaughlin, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Robert was known by many nicknames, such as Bob, Bobby, Serg, and Top, but most referred to him as Mac.

Mac was born on December 23, 1948, to CSM Herman W. and Pauline (Blyer) McLaughlin in Steelton, Pennsylvania. Mac...

Garry Parkinson

Feb 22, 2021

On the Wings of Angels, Garry Dee Parkinson returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 22, 2021. Garry was born on December 26, 1952, along with his twin brother Larry, to Harold Dale and Jesse Bouwhuis Parkinson. They were born prematurely and suffered developmental disabilities. Though they faced many challenges, they were very helpful...

Jerry Peterson

Feb 21, 2021

Angus Jerry Peterson passed away in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his family, on February 21, 2021.

Jerry was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on December 29, 1931, the first born to Angus and Maude (McLing) Peterson. He attended Lyman Elementary through 8th Grade and graduated from Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho. Jerry enjoyed playing basketball and baseball,...

Dorothy Arvilla (Gransbury) Wall

Feb 21, 2021

Our mother and grandmother, Dorothy Gransbury Wall, was born on July 16, 1932, in Rupert, Idaho, to Orville and Blanche Gransbury. She had three siblings, Jack, Keith, and Louise, and they spent their childhood being raised in Rupert. At a young age, their father passed away, and they, along with their mother, moved in with their Grandma and Grandpa...

Connie Marie (Butikofer) Gray

Feb 21, 2021

Connie Marie Gray, 70, of Shelley, passed away February 21, 2021, at her home.

Connie was born May 2, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Allen Rey Butikofer and Lorna Mae Wadsworth Butikofer. She grew up and attended schools in Coltman and graduated from Bonneville High School.  She worked as a CNA before her marriage.

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Juanita Marie (Barton) Weston

Feb 21, 2021

Juanita Marie Barton Weston, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 21, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Juanita was born December 15, 1941, in Driggs, Idaho, to Chester and Ruth Barton.  She grew up, attended school, and graduated from Teton High School.

On June 21, 1960, she married LeRoy Otto Weston in Darby....

Bill Ferguson

Feb 20, 2021

Ernest W. “Bill” Ferguson, Jr., 88, passed away on February 20, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bill was born on May 17, 1932, to Nellie Mae Campbell and Ernest William Ferguson, Sr., in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in the Ririe-Shelton area where his grandparents, Albert William Ferguson and Edith Cleverley, had a family farm. He...

Martha Tanner

Feb 20, 2021

Martha Jane Tanner, MD, 82, of Idaho Falls,  passed away February 20, 2021, after two days at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Death was primarily from a progressive bacterial lung disease.

Martha was born May 9, 1938, in Moorestown, New Jersey, and grew up in Gainesville, Florida. Her childhood interest in biology included dissecting snakes and frogs....

Shirley Jeanette (Samson) Baker

Feb 20, 2021

Shirley Jeanette Baker, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 20, 2021, at her home. No services will be held.

David Lawrence Parks

Feb 20, 2021

It pains me to admit I’m no longer here but at least I got to say I went the way I wanted. Quietly, peacefully in my sleep, during my second nap of the day. For those of you who know me, there are many stories I can share but for those who don’t let’s start from the beginning. I...

Eldon Hurst

Feb 20, 2021

Eldon William Hurst, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 20, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Eldon was born August 23, 1935, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Howard Joseph Hurst and Harriet Amelia Vernon Hurst. He grew up and attended schools in Vernal, Utah, and graduated from Bear River High School.

On May 14, 1954,...

Keith Merle Kriser

Feb 19, 2021

Keith Merle Kriser, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 15, 1947, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Taylor Ryan Murrieta

Feb 18, 2021

We are greatly saddened to announce that our beloved son, Taylor Ryan Murrieta, age 31, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, from an inhumane act of another.

He is survived by his daughter, Selena Ann Murrieta; father, Darcy Murrieta; mother, Julie Murrieta-Holsinger; his loving siblings, Christina Holsinger, James Lee Murrieta...

Faye Wall

Feb 18, 2021

Faye Luella Wall, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2021, at her home.

Faye was born August 2, 1930, in Mona, Utah, to Vernile Edward Beddoes and Ruby Josie Neff Beddoes. She grew up and attended schools in Utah and graduated from high school there.

Faye married Norm Holm, and they made their...

Melissa Leah Weise

Feb 18, 2021

Melissa Leah Weise, 51, of Post Falls, passed away February 18, 2021, at her home.

Melissa was born August 3, 1969, in Idaho Falls, ID, to David Leigh Weise Sr. and Ardith Leona Lloyd Weise.  She grew up and attended schools in Firth and graduated from Firth High School.

She married Quinn Nelson and they...

Kaylene (Hennings) Threet

Feb 18, 2021

Kaylene Hennings Threet passed away on February 18, 2021, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Kaylene was born in Montpelier, Idaho, on June 21, 1959, to Norman Hennings and Bardee Stowe Firebaugh. Kaylene was one year old when she got a new dad, Edward Firebaugh. As she grew up, she lived mostly in Pocatello, Idaho, and...

Darrell Wilson Benshoof

Feb 17, 2021

Darrell Wilson Benshoof, 94, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away February 17, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

Darrell was born July 2, 1926, in Lingle, Wyoming, to Harry Chester Benshoof and Carrie Gertrude Wilson Benshoof. He grew up and attended schools in Prairie Center, Wyoming, until 8th grade....

Frances Irene (Stata) Moody

Feb 16, 2021

Frances Irene Moody, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 16, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Frances was born February 22, 1955, in Harvey, Illinois, to Franklin Earle Stata and Eula Arbella McClanahan Stata. She grew up and attended schools in Chicago. After high school, she attended Joliet Jr. College where she studied Cosmetology and...

Gay Ladean (Heyrend) Nelson

Feb 16, 2021

Gay LaDean Nelson, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 16, 2021, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Gay was born January 28, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George Heyrend and Thelma Jennings Heyrend. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho...

Nita (Adams) Beasley

Feb 16, 2021

Nita Beasley, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 16, 2021, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living. She was born October 19, 1923, to William Heber Adams and Arlitta Hatfield Adams, in Alpine, Wyoming. She was one of eleven children, eight girls and three boys, one being her twin sister, Rita.

She grew up in Irwin, Swan Valley,...