Obituaries

Judy Lynn (Brown) Depue Moore

Jun 15, 2025

Judy Lynn DePue Moore, 83, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away on June 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Judy was born on May 27, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Horace E. Brown and Della "Ione" Bates Brown. A lifelong resident of Idaho...

Joshua Kirchner

Jun 15, 2025

Joshua Dale Kirchner, 25, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2025.

Josh was born November 30, 1999, to Standley W. Kirchner and Cheryl Armstrong Kirchner. He was born into a family of four girls who love and adore him, and welcomed a little brother 18 months later. He attended Bonneville High School where he played football.

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Mary Schwieder

Jun 15, 2025

Mary Catherine Rapp Schwieder, 95, of Iona, passed away June 15, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Symbii Home Health & Hospice.

Mary was born August 11, 1929, in Rigby, Idaho, to Ezra Elmer Rapp and Emma Sophia Taylor Rapp. She grew up and attended school in Rigby and...

Lynn Garrison

Jun 14, 2025

The spunky soul of Lynn Garrison has returned to heaven. Lynn, 80, took her last breath on June 14, 2025, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was in her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with her children, Janel and Brian by her side.

Lynn Alma (Snyder) Garrison was born in Peru, Indiana, on June 30, 1944, the fourth child...

Roy Peter Westra

Jun 14, 2025

Roy Peter Westra, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 14, 2025, at his home.

Roy was born August 3, 1957, in Artesia, California, to Theodore J. Westra and Jeanette  Alsum Westra. He grew up in Bellflower, California, and graduated from Valley Christian High School.

He met Susan Bird online with Yahoo Personals, and...

Connie Jones

Jun 14, 2025

Connie M. (Simmons) Jones passed away in hospice care in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Connie was born on September 26, 1960, in Rigby, Idaho, to parents Lyle S. Simmons and Eleanor A. Simmons. She was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Growing up, she...

Ralph Schoneman

Jun 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, Ralph Taylor Schoneman, left us at the young age of 54. As a dedicated family man, Ralph’s passion was being a husband, father, and grandfather. Ralph was the definition of living life to the fullest, living a life full of growth, heart, and perseverance. He defied all odds.

Ralph was born in Indio and...

Stanley Neal Burke

Jun 11, 2025

Stanley Neal Burke, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 11, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello.

Stanley was born March 31, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin J. Burke and Yvonne Leona Wright Burke. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. After high school,...

Heber Lynn Andrus

Jun 11, 2025

Heber Lynn Andrus, age 75, passed away on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his family after his long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.

Heber was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on June 23, 1949, to his parents, Douglas Milo Andrus and Veatrice...

Linda Bethea (Brown) Carlson

Jun 8, 2025

Our beautiful mother, Linda Bethea Brown Carlson, returned to her heavenly home on the sweet Sabbath morning of June 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. While we are heartbroken to say goodbye, we are also incredibly grateful for Mom's life filled with love, kindness, raspberries, and chocolate.

Born on April 27, 1945, in Rexburg, Idaho, Mom...

John Edward Anderson

Jun 7, 2025

John Edward Anderson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 6, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

No services will be held.

Mary "Jane" (Herron) Bell

Jun 6, 2025

Mary “Jane” Bell, a loving and vivacious mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1937, Jane brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late Keith Sheldon Bell. Together, they built a life...

John Beins

Jun 5, 2025

John Allison Beins, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2025, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

John was born November 21, 1931, in Nehawka, Nebraska, to John Henry Beins and Pearl Henrietta Chappell Beins. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from...

Judy Mae (Colberg) Deroche

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Mae DeRoche, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Judy passed away peacefully June 4, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Judy was born February 25, 1943, in Oak Park, Illinois, to William Olaf Colberg and Mae (Panzer) Colberg....

Rodney "Rod" Lamarr Ragan

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney “Rod” LaMarr Ragan—beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, veteran, and friend—on June 4, 2025, at the age of 91.

Rod was born on January 25, 1934, in Shelley, Idaho, to Raymond Kenneth Ragan and Melba Miller. He spent much of his childhood in...

Jeffrey Rand Olsen

Jun 4, 2025

Jeffrey Rand Olsen, 44, of Idaho Falls, passed away due to a sudden and unexpected cardiac event at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Per Jeffrey's requests and nature, a small intimate family gathering will take place.

He was a beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend to those closest to him.

Sam Prochnow

Jun 4, 2025

Roger Lee “Sam” Prochnow, 79, of Blackfoot, passed away June 4, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sam was born May 21, 1946, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Bennie Henry Prochnow and Charolette Ellyn Ruenger Prochnow. He grew up and attended school in Markesan, Wisconsin, and graduated from Markesan High School.

On January 21,...

Ron Dumont

Jun 4, 2025

Harold Ronnie Dumont, 76, of Irwin, passed away June 4, 2025, at the Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Ron was born July 25, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Lewis Dumont and Bernice Winther Dumont. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls...

Della Ybarra

Jun 3, 2025

Della Ybarra, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and supported by the compassionate care of Brio Hospice.

Della was born on December 18, 1964, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Eduardo Torres and Maria Ybarra. She was raised in Scottsbluff...

Karen L. (Morgan) Chapple

Jun 3, 2025

Karen Chapple, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 3, 2025 with PML, a complication from cancer treatments. She was born on March 29, 1942, to William Blaine Morgan and Henrietta Hendricks Morgan in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She attended school in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. Karen married Butch Cope and to this union were born 2...