Obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Matthew J. Gilbert, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2020, while hiking in Clark County.

Matt was born August 3, 1971, in American Fork, Utah, to Wesley Morris Gilbert and Ina Mabella Calton Gilbert. When he was five years old, his family moved to Malta, Idaho, where he grew up and attended schools....

Jul 11, 2020

Allen Jerome Murphy, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home, on his birthday, July 11, 2020, of a rare blood disease called Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He was under the care of his loving family and One Source Home Health & Hospice.

Allen was born in Clarissa, Minnesota, on July 11, 1933. He graduated with a class...

Jul 11, 2020

Ezerett Alberto Mendez, 10 days old, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 11, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ezerett was born July 1, 2020, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Estevan and Ariana Mendez.

He was a beautiful little boy with long fingers and toes. He had a contagious smile and beautiful bright eyes....

Jul 11, 2020

Helen “Jackie” Scholle, formerly of Silver City, New Mexico, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 11, 2020.

The daughter of Adam and Delilah Rode, Jackie was born on June 3, 1940 in Portland, Oregon. Early in life, Jackie joined the Navy, became a dental assistant, and married...

Jul 9, 2020

Steven Carvel Heaton, 53, passed away Thursday July 9, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage. Steve leaves behind two amazing sons, Billy and Robby.

Steve was born June 10, 1967, to Wayne and Barbara Heaton in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Steve joined his brother, Scott Wayne, and sister, Nancy. The Iona Hill, east of...

Jul 8, 2020

George Eugene Hansen, 43, of Idaho Falls, (if you ask him...he was Texan!) passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He left behind a loving family, including his wonderful son, Terrence (16); adoring wife, Corrie; loving parents, Eugene and Branka Hansen; sister, Susi Widerburg (Lenny); brother, Goran Hansen (Kristy); and countless other friends and...

Jul 8, 2020

Marjorie Davis, loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father on July 8th, 2020, in Idaho Falls, ID. We know for sure that an incredible reunion took place with so many dear loved ones that have passed on before her, and that there is a very special place in Heaven for this incredible woman....

Jul 8, 2020

Gaylen Hill, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 8, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gaylen was born December 11, 1945, in Driggs, Idaho, to Basil Hill and Waunetta Kay Hill. He grew up and attended schools in Driggs and graduated from Teton High School. He then served in the National Guard from 1969-1972.

Jul 6, 2020

Gloria Ann Bass Erikson, 88, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho on July 6, 2020, from natural causes. A  funeral was held at Wood Funeral Home in Ammon, Idaho on July 13, 2020 with family and a few friends.

Gloria was born February 13, 1932 in Greenville, Texas to Randolph Cedric and Lillie Merl Gore Bass. It...

Jul 6, 2020

Kelton Kent Dummer, precious 15-month old son of Dalton D. Dummer and Mackenzie Noelle Ballard, passed away July 6, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his loving family.

Kelton graced his family on March 12, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He had the biggest smile that always lit up the room....

Jul 5, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) Perry, 65, of Iona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, July 5th, 2020, in Idaho Falls at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Larry was born in Garden City, Michigan, to Raymond and Betty Perry on August 6th, 1954.

Larry served as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force for 19...

Jul 5, 2020

Frank Dwayne DeShon, alias “Fat Fingers,” 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 5, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Frank was born December 10, 1938, in Sisters, Oregon, to Otto Albert DeShon and Ester Gertrude Flower “Gertie” DeShon.  He grew up and attended schools in Dallas, Oregon, and graduated from Dallas High School.  He also...

Jul 4, 2020

Virginia Jane Wegner Armstrong, 68, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away July 4, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her children.

Ginny was born April 11, 1952, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Marlowe Wegner and Irene Wasilewski Wegner. Five years later, Irene passed away and Marlowe married Thelma Strand Wegner, who raised Ginny. Ginny...

Jul 4, 2020

Orangella Arnetta (Netta) Hagan, was born November 27, 1947, to Charles and Bessie Dixon in Union Chapel, Oklahoma. She passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Bessie Dixon; two brothers, Melvin Ray and William Curtis Dixon; and one sister, Shirley Elaine Dixon.

Jul 4, 2020

Kathleen Edith Schmitt, 66, passed away in the early morning of July 4, 2020, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Kathleen was born on January 19, 1954, in Seattle, Washington, to Martin Claire "Derk" Derksema and Lois Cleo Derksema (McMullen). She grew up in Seattle, where she also gave birth to her daughter and twin sons, before moving to...

Jul 3, 2020

After a short battle with cancer, Stanley T. Fenn passed away July 3, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Stan was born April 6, 1944, to Richard and Margaret (McHarg) Fenn in Osceola, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm in Murray, Iowa, where he said he learned to drive a tractor at age...

Jul 3, 2020

Katherine Cowgill Bare, age 85, of Terreton, passed away on July 3, 2020.

Katherine was born on April 17, 1935, in Roberts, ID, to Lincoln and Leona Long Cowgill.  She grew up in Howe and was the second oldest of six children. She attended schools in Howe and Arco, Idaho.

Katherine married Bobbie Claude Bare...

Jul 2, 2020

Jacob Philip Shumway O’Haver, 33, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 2, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jacob was born October 16, 1986, in Mesa, Arizona, to Russell Joel O’Haver and Wanda Lenette Shumway O’Haver. He grew up and attended schools in Gilbert, Arizona, and graduated from Gilbert High School.

On November 8,...

Jul 2, 2020

Judy Ann Rawson, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away on July 2, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side.  Judy was a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great mother and beloved friend to many.

Judy was born on September 6, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, and lived in many places as a...

Jul 1, 2020

Jesica Lynn Foster, 33, of Idaho Falls, returned to her Father in Heaven on July 1, 2020.

Jesica was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on May 19, 1987, to Daniel Razzo Estrada and Sherri Lynn Estrada.

She grew up and attended schools in Utah where she graduated from Copper Hills High School and went on to...