Obituaries

Mark Whitney Keith La Count

Jan 21, 2025

Mark Whitney Keith La Count, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Idaho Falls on January 21, 2025.

Mark was born on August 5, 1957, to Louise Winter La Count and Sherwood Keith La Count in Norway, Maine. He spent his childhood in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from Beverly Hills High School. Following his time...

Faye Maxine (Freestone) Burger

Jan 20, 2025

Faye Maxine Burger crossed over on January 20, 2025, at 3:58 a.m. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was 84 years old.

Faye was born on June 2, 1940, to Russell and Hazel Freestone in Glasgow, Montana. She was the second of three children.

On February 21, 1958, she married Charles Burger of Glasgow and they...

Alton Edwin Nebeker

Jan 19, 2025

Alton Edwin Nebeker, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 19, 2025, at the Gables of Ammon with his loving wife by his side. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Alton was born August 3, 1929, in Annis, Idaho (Clark Ward) to Alvin Edwin Nebeker and Roselle Bebe Runolfson Nebeker. He grew...

Melvin Raymond Swindale

Jan 19, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, Melvin Swindale, 87, originally from Circleville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 19, 2025.

He graduated from Circleville High School in 1957. He entered the United States Air Force and served as a radio repairman and received an Honorable Discharge in...

Eddie L Poole

Jan 18, 2025

Eddie L Poole, 85, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away January 18, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Eddie was born October 26, 1939, in Salmon, Idaho, to Joseph Ellsworth Poole and Aurella Hansen Poole. He was raised and attended schools in Dillon, Montana; Salmon, Idaho; and Menan, Idaho.

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Verlene (Orr) Triplett

Jan 18, 2025

Verlene Orr Triplett, 90, passed away in Idaho Falls on Saturday, January 18, 2025, following complications of a stroke.

Verlene was born March 23, 1934, to Ernest and Luella Orr of Egin Bench. She was the oldest of 11 children and graduated from South Fremont High School. Though she was raised on the farm in Egin, she...

Shirley Michelle (Stevenson) Windedahl

Jan 17, 2025

Shirley Michelle Windedahl, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 17, 2025, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community.

No public services will be held at this time.

Ann Lynn (Martin) Barnett

Jan 17, 2025

Ann Lynn Martin Barnett, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She left this world as she lived her life, anchored in love, resilience, and devotion to those who meant everything to her.

Born on September 16, 1947, in Bozeman, Montana, to Lynn Merrel Martin...

Kenna (Peirsol) Howard

Jan 15, 2025

Kenna Laureen Howard (Peirsol), of Iona, passed away January 15, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital at the age of 60, following a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.

Born August 8, 1964, to Harold and Dolores Peirsol in Nampa, Idaho, Kenna was the second of 10 children and was baptized at the First Christian Church in...

Sandy (Daniels) Beery

Jan 15, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Daniels Beery, 71, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sandy was born June 20, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho, to David D. Daniels Jr. and Evelyn MacNeil. She grew up in Pocatello, Shoshone, and other parts of Idaho, graduating from Highland High School before...

Terri Y. Alderette

Jan 13, 2025

Terri Y. Alderette, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 13, 2025, while under the care of her loving family.

Terri was born July 7, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Eva Alderette, graduated from Del Norte High School, and then married John Lowell Crayne. Together, they made Native American Jewelry and raised their daughter, Tera. After...

Wes Jones

Jan 12, 2025

Wesley D. Jones, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, suddenly and peacefully passed away January 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Wes was born July 14, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended school in Buhl, and graduated from Twin Falls High School, excelling in sports. He was offered scholarships both for baseball in California, and...

Willa "Kitty" (Moore) Traughber

Jan 11, 2025

Kitty was born September 5, 1935, to Jack Aubrey and Katherine Estelle (Hoffman) Moore at home in DeKalb, Texas.  She spent many years living in places across the USA, but Texas was always home to her until her marriage to Dan Traughber in 1954, when they moved to Dan’s hometown near Swan Valley. Farming became her unpaid job, feeding...

Veloe (Murdock) Brasier

Jan 11, 2025

Veloe Murdock Brasier, 87, of Ucon, passed peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Idaho Falls, surrounded by her family.

Veloe was born February 18, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Russell Curtis Murdock and Bertha Barker Murdock. She grew up in Driggs, Idaho, where her family ran a farm. She worked very hard alongside her parents and siblings....

Kelly Lea (Wall) Barron

Jan 10, 2025

Kelly Lea Barron, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 10, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Kelly was born February 23, 1967, in Durango, Colorado, to Melvin G. Wall and Margaret Hill Wall. She grew up and attended schools in Colorado, and Ashton, Idaho,...

Richard "Rich" Leroy Mcisaac

Jan 9, 2025

Following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Richard LeRoy McIsaac, passed away comfortably at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 9, 2025, at the age of 69.

Rich worked in the communication service industry as a technician, before and after a time of living on the wild side. A fun fact is that two of his family...

Tran King

Jan 9, 2025

Tran Robert King passed away on January 9, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Tran was not large in stature, but he was bigger than life. He was a dreamer and a doer.

He was born in 1939 to Robert and Hazel King. Tran grew up in Ventura, California, having very close relationships with his grandparents, as...

Wendy Kim Banks

Jan 9, 2025

Wendy Kim Banks, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 9, 2025, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Wendy was born April 17, 1959, in Modesto, California, to William Banks and Evagene Lester. She was raised by Eva and Burnis Bratcher. She grew up...

Jill Ane (Warren) Hansen

Jan 8, 2025

Jill Ane Hansen was born August 23, 1972, in Silverton, Idaho. As a small child, Jill moved to northern California with her family. Jill grew up in Redding, California, where she attended local schools and eventually graduated from Central Valley High School in Shasta Lake City. Jill enjoyed academics and was a cheerleader. Shortly after graduating, Jill began working...

Burdell "Andy" Clifton Anderson

Jan 8, 2025

Dad was born to Clifford and Mabel Anderson on August 1, 1934, in Nora Township, Pope County, Minnesota. He moved to Spokane, Washington, with his mother after his father passed away in 1943. In 1951, Dad met our Mom when they were involved in nurse's training. They were married in Spokane on December 28 in 1952. He joined the...