Obituaries

Dec 1, 2020

LaVerne Mable Olm, 88, of Ammon, passed away December 1, 2020, at her home.

LaVerne was born August 25, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, to Lincoln Carr Varco and Ethel Camilla Christensen Varco. She lived in the Seattle area until graduation.

On May 31, 1952, she married Duane Leroy Olm in Seattle. She traveled with Duane...

Dec 1, 2020

Seymour Jay Thornock, 59, of Idaho Falls, suddenly passed away December 1, 2020, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Seymour was born April 20, 1961, in Idaho Falls, to Jay Moffat and Carol Olson. He was the first son after three girls, so he was quite spoiled. He grew up in Idaho Falls...

Nov 30, 2020

Helen Adams Meyer, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 12, 2021, at her home.  She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Helen was born October 5, 1921, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Heber Adams and Arlitta Hatfield Adams. She grew up and attended schools in Irwin and Swan Valley, and also attended O.E....

Nov 30, 2020

Colonel Dale Franklin “Frank” Vosika, died Monday, April 5, 2021, in Idaho Falls.  He was born in Twin Falls, ID, and raised by his parents, Dr. Frank and Colynn Darnall Vosika in Kimberly, ID.

He attended the University of Idaho, where he graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering and the University of Utah, where he was...

Nov 30, 2020

Willie Jewell Grant was born March 5, 1931, in Mineola, Texas. She passed to the next life November 30, 2020, in Idaho Falls of complications due to Covid-19. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and great-grandmother.

Jewell was the 4th child of seven children born to Thomas Allen Grant and Willie Mae Lester Grant. James...

Nov 30, 2020

Ronald J. Sayer (Ron or Ronnie), 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 30, 2020, in the home of his daughter, Monica (Sayer) Franz in West Jordan, Utah. He was born September 21, 1934, in Idaho Falls to William Henry Sayer and Ora Hodge Sayer. He was raised in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in...

Nov 29, 2020

Vinson Lee Baledge, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 29, 2020, at home.

Vince was born June 8, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Otis Gene Baledge and Vera Goforth Baledge.  He grew up in Lexington, Oklahoma, and graduated from Lexington High School.  He also attended the University of Idaho where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree...

Nov 29, 2020

The next time you’re in the woods, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and remember Dennis Henrie who entered eternal life on November 29, 2020. His spirit is carried on by his wife, Audrey, his four children, 19 grandchildren, and four surviving siblings. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Dad during his 75 years of...

Nov 28, 2020

Leslie Cecil Barnett was born February 19, 1930, in San Jose, California, to Cecil Clarence Barnett and Betty DeMaris Barnett. He passed to the next life November 28, 2020, in Idaho Falls of complications due to Covid-19. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

At the age of 2½, Leslie’s mother and father divorced. His...

Nov 28, 2020

Barbara J. Bradley, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Barbara was born November 30, 1940, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Walter Smith and Lou Wanda Freeman Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Oklahoma, Kansas and California.

On September 19, 1959, she married William "Bill" Alan...

Nov 28, 2020

Marie Andrew Mitchell, 70, of Rexburg, passed away November 28, 2020, at her home.

Marie was born April 18, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Howard Frederick Andrew and Vie Ricks Andrew.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School.  She also attended Ricks College, earned her bachelor’s at the...

Nov 28, 2020

Bruce Bowles Ward, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He was under the care of his loving family and Eden Home Health.

Bruce was born January 29, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wilford Jones Ward and Stella Bowels Ward.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho...

Nov 28, 2020

Garold Campbell, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Garold was born at home on October 18, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to James and Elida (Frandsen) Campbell. His childhood was spent in Idaho Falls where he attended Hawthorne and Emerson Elementary grade schools. The family moved to Victor, Idaho,...

Nov 28, 2020

Susan Ilene Lynn, 62, of Pinedale, Wyoming, passed away November 28, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Susan was born April 24, 1958, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Vern Jacobmeier and Doris Phillips Jacobmeier. She grew up and attended schools in Wayne, Nebraska, and graduated with a bachelor’s and master's degree from University of Washington.

Nov 27, 2020

Bertil (Bart) G. Carlson, 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 27, 2020, at MorningStar Senior Living.

Bart was born June 21, 1933, in Jamestown, New York, to Gustav Henning Carlson and Emmy Johansson Carlson, on a beautiful first day of summer. Bart was the second son of four boys.

He spent many enjoyable...

Nov 27, 2020

Brent Dee Wartchow, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 27, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Brent was born July 11, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry James Wartchow and Beverly Vissing Wartchow. He grew up and attended schools in Arco and graduated from Butte County High School. Brent also attended Idaho State University....

Nov 26, 2020

Tony  Henman, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2020, at the same home he was raised in.

Tony was born November 8, 1959, in Rigby, Idaho, to Robert 'Bob'  Henman and Emma Elizabeth Croft Henman. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School. He went on to work for Idahoan Foods...

Nov 26, 2020

Ronald H. Bodily, 92, of Iona, Idaho, passed away November 25, 2020. He was under the considerate care of hospice and Turtle & Crane of Idaho Falls, where he passed.

Ron was born May 31, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Theo G. Bodily and Freda Clark Bodily. His parents embedded in him a lifelong work ethic...

Nov 26, 2020

Lois Louise Cook Allen, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2020.

Louise Allen was born on February 24, 1928, to William Lester Cook and Ellen Christine (Livingston) Cook.  She was the youngest of eight children and grew up in Logan, Utah. Her family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, when she was a Junior in...

Nov 25, 2020

Frank Contreras Sr., 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 25, 2020, at his home.

Frank was born March 28, 1933, in Hondo, Texas, to Epimeno and Padres Contreras.  He grew up and attended schools in Hondo and San Antonio.

On February 24, 1951, he married Margarita “Margie” Arausa in Hondo, Texas. Frank and Margarita...