Obituaries

Raul Garza

Feb 13, 2025

Raul Garza, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories.

Born in a small border town in Rnoca, Mexico, Raul made his way to the United States in 1952, later becoming a proud U.S. citizen in 1983.

He shared 43 wonderful years with his...

Betty Lou (Wever) Born

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Lou Wever Born of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2025.

Betty was born on July 28, 1932, to Vada Dorothy Neuschafer Wever and Everett Floyd Wever in Utica, Missouri. Being the second child of Vada and Everett, she was blessed with the love of her other siblings: Gene, Bob,...

Kurt Alan Simmons

Feb 9, 2025

Kurt Alan Simmons, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 9, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kurt was born December 9, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Myron Kay Simmons Jr. and Sharon Marie Cromwell Simmons.

He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School.

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Jesse Hooks

Feb 8, 2025

Jesse Lee Hooks, known by some as "Bams," 47, passed away at home on February 8, 2025, with his beloved wife, Sabrina, son, Ayden, and mother, Katherine, by his side in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind a legacy of full-tilt passion for life and an intense, selfless joy for repairing and re-homing lost souls.

Jesse was...

Tina Marie (Bybee) Welker

Feb 8, 2025

Tina Marie Welker, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 8, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Tina was born November 18, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Marion Kay Bybee and Penny Deanne Bybee. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. She also attended Career Beauty School in Rexburg....

James "Jim" Frank Key

Feb 7, 2025

James Frank "Jim” Key, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 7, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Jim was born September 2, 1944, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Frank Leslie Key and Mattie Elizabeth Eanes Key. He grew up and attended schools in Midland, Texas, through high school. He...

Wilma Brown

Feb 5, 2025

Wilma Brown, born May 30, 1928, in Felt, Idaho, to George and Mabel Hendrickson, passed away February 5, 2025, at the age of 96.

She was one of six children, Melba, Wanda, Norris, Daryl, and Jay.

Wilma married Doyle William Brown on February 16, 1949. They were blessed with six children. Pamela Shirts, Vicki Jensen,...

Dan Chatterton

Feb 3, 2025

“You’ll go far, pilgrim”

Dan Carl Chatterton passed away on February 3, 2025, while vacationing in Mexico, due to a heart attack. He was born on July 26, 1962, to Grover and Barbara Chatterton, who preceded him in death.

Dan dedicated his life to helping others, especially children and families in need. As a retired...

Mary E. (Heil) Siekman

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Elaine Siekman, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was called home to be reunited with her beloved friends and family on February 2, 2025. She had been receiving loving care from many compassionate people at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Facility for over three years, and from a gracious personal care assistant in her daughter and son-in-law’s home before...

Lloyd "Jay" Beasley

Feb 2, 2025

Lloyd Jay Beasley was born on January 10, 1931, in the Idaho Falls Hospital, and passed away February 2, 2025, at his home.

Jay was the only child of William Lloyd Beasley and Hortense Hazel Staker. He grew up in the Idaho Falls, Shelley, and Firth areas, and went to school in those same areas. While attending...

Tyce Jevin John

Feb 1, 2025

Tyce Jevin John, 18, of Ammon, finished his battle with heart disease on February 1, 2025, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tyce was born February 7, 2006, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Tristan Lance John and Julie Ann Waite John. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon and graduated from Thunder Ridge...

Jerry Pollard

Feb 1, 2025

Jerry Bruce Pollard, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 1, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Sherry (Godfrey) Lott

Jan 31, 2025

Sherry Godfrey Lott, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2025, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Sherry was born October 4, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merlin Lloyd Godfrey and Ruth Garnetta Humphries Godfrey. She grew...

Trenton Vern Jenkins

Jan 30, 2025

Trenton “Trent” Vern Jenkins, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Trent was born February 24, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Lynn Jenkins and Connie Chambers Jenkins. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School....

Bob Mckinley

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Lee McKinley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith that touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Born on August 8, 1930, in Winamac, Indiana, to Lawrence Obed and Juanita Cecelia McKinley, Robert (Bob), grew up during a time of great economic...

Callie Jean Mann

Jan 30, 2025

Callie Jean Mann, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

A complete obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Melinda "Mindy" Lee (Myers) Cokely

Jan 30, 2025

With humble acceptance of God’s will, and with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melinda Lee Cokely Bills, 69, of Swan Valley, which occurred on January 30, 2025. Melinda passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer while surrounded by her loving family.

Melinda was the beloved wife of Glen H. Bills; mother of Zane...

Donnie Montague

Jan 29, 2025

Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Don Glen “Donnie” Montague, 44, of Vancouver, Washington, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 29, 2025.

Donnie was born September 8, 1980, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Milton E. Montague, Jr. and Kay Jo Holverson Montague. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and graduated from Bonneville...

Brad Caires

Jan 29, 2025

Bradley Madison Caires, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, at his home.

Brad was born July 11, 1977, in Oakland, California, to Ronald Joseph Caires, Jr. and Robin Marie Isaacs Caires. He grew up and attended schools in Poyen, Arkansas, and graduated from Tooele High School in 1996.

On September...

Dirk William Hollingsworth

Jan 29, 2025

Dirk William Hollingsworth, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Dirk was born May 16, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Marsh Thomas Hollingsworth and Wanda Harper Hollingsworth. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated...