Obituaries

Jeremy James Allen

Feb 25, 2025

Jeremy James Allen, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 26, 2025, at home.

Jeremy was born July 27, 1979, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dennis and Linda Allen. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby, Idaho  and graduated from Rigby High School.

On July 9, 2005, Jeremy married Amanda Thorne in Idaho Falls,...

Sandra Lou (Simmons) Jenkins

Feb 24, 2025

Sandra Lou Jenkins, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 24, 2025, at The Gables of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Mission Hospice.

Sandra was born July 2, 1939, in Boise, Idaho, to Ross Leon Simmons, Sr. and Fontella Gardner Simmons. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended Brigham Young University and...

Ramon Pongyan

Feb 23, 2025

Ramon Romero Pongyan, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 23, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Ramon was born in Sacramento, CA on May 1, 1956.

Ramon liked to drink his Christian brother’s brandy and smoke his joints.

Dad is survived by 20 out of 21 kids, 16 in California and 5...

Illa Mae (Cook) Richardson

Feb 22, 2025

It is with solemnity that we announce the passing of Illa Mae Cook Richardson, age 93, on February 22, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. Illa Mae, a cherished member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has blessed the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on September 13, 1931, in Firth,...

Michael Ralph Stewart

Feb 22, 2025

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Michael Ralph Stewart, 50, of Ammon, passed away February 22, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Ammon 1st Ward, 3000 Central Avenue. The family...

Phyllis (Johnson) Woodvine

Feb 22, 2025

Phyllis Woodvine (née Johnson), 80, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Phyllis was born in Oklahoma on December 17, 1944. She found joy in traveling around the world and spending time outdoors in her younger years, embracing the beauty of the world around her. Horses held a special place in her heart.

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Glenn Edward Nelson

Feb 22, 2025

Glenn Edward Nelson, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 22, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his loving friends, family, and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Glenn was born on December 3, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama, to Arnold Olaf Nelson and Willie Mae Davidson Nelson. He spent his childhood and teenage years...

Jeanne (Jemmett) Hines

Feb 21, 2025

Jeanne Hines, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 21, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Heritage Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

No services will be held.

Tom Campbell

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Verdell Campbell, 88, returned to his eternal companion, Beverly Emma Allgood, on February 21, 2025. Much like the ripples from the stones he taught his children and grandchildren to skip across Idaho's waters, the impact of his life continues to touch countless shores.

Born October 5, 1936, in a humble Rigby farmhouse to Herbert Earl and...

Carol Palmer

Feb 20, 2025

Carol Ainscough Jensen Palmer passed peacefully on February 20, 2025. Carol was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Born September 13, 1934, in Preston Idaho, Carol was the sixth child born to Charles Owen and Margurite Ainscough. She graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and briefly attended Brigham Young University while still in...

Connie Jean (Shenton) Melton

Feb 20, 2025

Connie Jean Shenton Melton, 64, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away February 20, 2025, at Madison Memorial Hospital.

Connie was born February 7, 1961, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dean and Joanne Shenton. Connie grew up in Medicine Lodge and graduated from Clark County High School in 1978.

Connie married Arnoldo Torres, and from this union, a...

Jay Elray Bateman

Feb 19, 2025

A live broadcast of Jay’s funeral service may be viewed at this link: Homestead Ucon Ward

Jay Elray Bateman, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 19, 2025, after a short illness, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.

Jay was born October 26, 1960, in Afton, Wyoming, to Dennis Mack Bateman and Wylene...

Mike Braun

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" Braun, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born March 3, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to J. B. Braun and Alvina Niespodzani Braun. He grew up and attended schools in Louisville, and graduated from DeSales High School. He also attended Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia,...

George Raul Gonzalez Jr.

Feb 16, 2025

George Raul Gonzalez Jr., 67, of Rigby, passed away February 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

George was born April 16, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to George Raul Gonzalez and Tomasa Adame Gonzalez. He grew up and attended schools in Fillmore, California, graduating in 1976. He also attended college receiving his Associate’s Degree. George served...

Douglas Dean Justesen

Feb 16, 2025

Douglas Dean Justesen, 49, of Ammon, passed away unexpectedly from respiratory failure on February 16, 2025, at his home.

Doug was born September 2, 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Daniel V. Justesen and Verda Nell Helm Justesen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On June...

Diana Field

Feb 15, 2025

Diana Rose Field, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2025, at Teton Health Care of Cascadia.

Diana was born October 4, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Charles Howard Williams and Thelma Egbert Williams. She grew up with her mom, Thelma, and stepfather, James Vestal Empey. She attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville...

Ryan William Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Ryan William Johnson, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ryan was born March 15, 1984, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Troy Johnson and Laurie Kay McFarland Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and he graduated from Skyline High School.

He had shared his...

Homer Dennis Rochford

Feb 14, 2025

Homer Dennis Rochford, 70, of Ririe, passed away February 14, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date.

Ricardo Monte Adams

Feb 14, 2025

Ricardo “Ric” Monte Adams, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 14, 2025.

Ric was born April 29, 1957, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Monte Adams and Olga Friedman.

Ric was a proud and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had the privilege of visiting the temple before his...

Eugene Stanley Post

Feb 13, 2025

Eugene Stanley Post passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona, at the age of 94.

Stanley was born on May 21, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana, to Harry Edward Post and Dorothy Viola Schuff. He was the youngest of three with an older brother Jim and sister Faye.

After graduating from...