Obituaries

Jill (Pardew) Chamberlain

May 18, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the unexpected loss of Jill Kaye Chamberlain, who left us too soon at the age of 59. Jill passed away at her home on May 18, 2025. Better known as Mom, Auntie Jill, Jilly Bean, Nana, and Sis, Jill's sudden departure has left an unimaginable void in the hearts of those who loved and...

Jim Meikle

May 18, 2025

Robert James “Jim” Meikle, a devoted Christian, loving husband, beloved father, good friend, and wise and respected businessman, was promoted to Heaven on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on June 20, 1936, to Vashti Larkin Meikle and Stephen Mack Meikle Sr. As a young lad, he was raised in Driggs, Idaho....

Steven Bradley Haight

May 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steven Bradley Haight of Clearfield, Utah, who passed away on May 16th at the age of 27.

Steven was born on November 11, 1997, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a devoted father to his daughter, Addison Haight, whom he adored. He loved...

Steven Keith Brown

May 16, 2025

Steven Keith Brown died peacefully at home early Friday, May 16. Steve was a caring son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather and was loved in turn by all who knew him.  He was a skilled and compassionate lawyer, a voracious reader, and enthusiastic in his pursuit of knowledge.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who championed rivers and the natural...

Audrey Elaine (Wilhelm) Keele

May 14, 2025

Audrey Elaine Keele, 95, passed away from natural causes on May 14, 2025, at home, being cared for by her loving daughter and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Audrey was born on Thursday March 27, 1930, in Onida, South Dakota, the eighth child of Rolla Washington Wilhelm and Ethel May Bowers Wilhelm.

Audrey married Robert “Bob”...

Bette (Bair) Burkman

May 13, 2025

Bette Bair Burkman, 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 13, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Bette was born April 6, 1937, in Shelley, Idaho, to Carl Wayne Bair and Viola Messick Bair. She grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School....

Troy Jack Johnston

May 12, 2025

Troy Jack Johnston, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 12, 2025, at his home after a long, but valiant battle with health issues.

Troy was born June 3, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jack Hutchens Grover and Alyce Fay Woolf Sommerville. Troy traveled in his youth with the family and lived and attended schools in...

Will Devere Hopson

May 12, 2025

Will Devere Hopson, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 12, 2025, at his home.

Will was born June 6, 1973, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Glover Max Hopson and Cynthia Bentz Hopson. He grew up and attended schools in Logan, Utah, and graduated from Logan High School. He also attended ISU.

Will worked construction his...

Eric Guy Peterson

May 12, 2025

Eric Guy Peterson, 59, of Ammon, passed away May 12, 2025, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Eric was born November 29, 1965, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Evan Parley Peterson and Kolleen Nelson Peterson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On October 8,...

Jeff Bare

May 11, 2025

Jeffrey Carmon Bare, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 11, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

No services will be held.

Lorenzo Vega Alonso

May 10, 2025

Lorenzo F. Vega Alonso, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 10, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Eden Hospice.

A gathering will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, in Idaho Falls.

A complete obituary will...

Michael Ray Andrew

May 10, 2025

Michael Ray Andrew, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 10, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born November 15, 1965, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lynn Merril Andrew and Lois Marie Arave Andrew. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He also attended Eastern Idaho Tech College....

Doris Arlean (Thomas) Prine

May 9, 2025

Doris Arlean Prine, 61, of Terreton, passed away May 9, 2025.

Doris was born May 23, 1963, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Mae Wright Thomas. She grew up and attended schools in Montgomery.

She met Edward "Ed" Prine when she was 20 years old. She moved to Henderson, Nevada, until 1986. On June 16, 1992, she...

Jake Stucki

May 9, 2025

How can one man fit so much into one short life?

Jacob Gaylen Stucki joined a very excited family on June 10, 1989. Gaylen and Susan Stucki felt their family was complete when their long-awaited son arrived. Being the youngest child and only boy with four sisters and doting parents and grandparents meant a lot of spoiling....

Alice "Maxine" (Frisk) Wakley

May 9, 2025

Alice “Maxine” Wakley fulfilled her earthly mission on May 9, 2025. She passed away at Fairwinds Retirement Community, surrounded by her family.

Maxine was born April 10, 1935, in Rigby, Idaho, to William L Frisk and Jane (Miller) Frisk. During WWII, the family moved to Pocatello, Idaho. When Maxine was about 7 years old, she sustained an...

Doug Sonnenberg

May 9, 2025

Douglas A. Sonnenberg, 80, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. He was under the care of his wife, Fairwinds staff, and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Doug was born July 8, 1944, in Wayne, Michigan, to Albert A. Sonnenberg and Louise A. Moon. In 1957, he and his family moved...

Anita Shambaugh

May 7, 2025

Anita Shambaugh, 65, of Idaho Falls and Carey, Idaho, passed away in Idaho Falls on May 7, 2025.

Anita was born January 28, 1960, in Buffalo, Wyoming, to Amy Jo and Edward A. Shambaugh. She spent most of her childhood in Coulee Dam, Washington, and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High.

In 1976, Anita married Mark...

Leon Newell Weight

May 7, 2025

Leon Newell Weight, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 7, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Leon was born December 11, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana, to Brent Nelson Weight and Fay Mary Weight. He grew up and attended schools in Fairfield, Montana, and graduated from Fairfield High...

Bruce Woodland Hampton

May 4, 2025

Bruce Woodland Hampton, age 69, of Grant, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home, seven months after a surprising diagnosis of heart failure. He spent the last month of his life surrounded by dear friends and his loving family.

Bruce was born October 27, 1955, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Orin Arthur Hampton and Velma Woodland....

Marie (Bradley) Chapple

May 4, 2025

Marie Bradley Chapple, 70, passed away on May 4, 2025, at her home in Pocatello, Idaho.

Marie was born October 25, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ralph Earl Bradley and Peggy Darlene Clark Bradley. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School.

The most important thing to...