Obituaries

Dec 10, 2019

Benito “Ben” J. Herrera, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 10, 2019, at his home after a courageous five month battle with cancer. Ben was born August 13, 1946, in Havana, Cuba, where he lived until he was 16 years old. He then moved to the United States. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rebecca...

Dec 10, 2019

Jerry Lee Thornock, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 10, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jerry was born February 26, 1960, in Montpelier, Idaho, to George Wilbur Thornock and Karen Frances Pope Thornock.  He grew up and attended schools in Firth and Idaho Falls.

On September 1, 1979, he married Vickie Linn...

Dec 9, 2019

Heather Ann Haroldsen Clayton, 41, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on December 9, 2019.

Heather was born in Idaho Falls, to Stuart W. And Nina L. Olsen Haroldsen, as the third of four children. She attended Fairview and Lincoln Elementaries, Rocky Mountain Middle School, was homeschooled some, and finished her senior year at Hillcrest High School....

Dec 8, 2019

Allen Everett Howard, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 8, 2019, surrounded by family in Idaho Falls.

Allen was born November 6, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Glen Everett Howard and Elsie Lavon Brown Howard.  He attended local schools in various communities in Southeast Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On...

Dec 7, 2019

Nancy L. Pichette, age 82, of Siren, passed away on December 7, 2019.

Nancy was born on May 28, 1937, in McMinnville, OR, to parents, Viola (Powell) and Albert Pichette.

On September 2, 1960, Nancy was united in marriage to Robert A. Ballard. They were married for 48 years until his passing in 2008.

Dec 7, 2019

Delmar Henry Rosen, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 7, 2019, at University of Utah Medical Center.

Delmar was born November 30, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry Robert Rosen and Thula Marie Bailey Rosen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On June 15,...

Dec 7, 2019

Ronald J. Whiting, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 7, 2019, at Lily & Syringa Assisted Living Center.

Ronald was born May 2, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ronald G. Whiting and Capitola Carter Whiting.  He grew up and attended schools in Shelley and Firth and graduated from Firth High School. Ronald was a member...

Dec 4, 2019

Kenneth Slusser, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 4th, 2019. A gathering will be held Saturday, December 14th, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). Military rites and burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park at 12 p.m.

Dec 1, 2019

Daniel Lee Wuthrick earned his angel wings in the early morning hours on December 1, 2019, in Boise, Idaho.

Daniel was born on November 17, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at only 24 weeks gestation.

Daniel is forever remembered and loved by his mother, Breann Cross; father, Christopher Wuthrick; sister, Serenity Furniss; brother, Owen Wuthrick;...

Dec 1, 2019

Spencer James Manwaring was called back home to his Heavenly Father on December 1, 2019.

Spencer was born May 5, 2010, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Spencer was born with a rare gene mutation called STXBP1, which brought with it Epilepsy and global delayment. Spencer never really allowed any one of those to keep him from the things...

Nov 30, 2019

Jennifer Darlene (Bürger) Taggart, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Temple View Transitional Center in Rexburg, Idaho, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Jennifer was born September 3, 1957, in Missoula, Montana, to Jack and Darlene Bürger. She attended school in Missoula, graduating from Hellgate High School.

Jennifer lived in Shelley, Idaho,...

Nov 30, 2019

Houston James Hansen passed away in a tragic plane accident with his loving father, Jake, grandfather, Jim, great-grandfather, Jim Sr., and five other beloved family members on November 30, 2019, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, at the tender age of 5.

Houston was born January 24, 2014, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jacob James Hansen and Chelsie Tueller...

Nov 30, 2019

Cary James Hansen passed away in a tragic accident along with eight other beloved family members on November 30, 2019, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, at the age of 54. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Jim’s fervent belief and testimony in the gospel of Jesus Christ was the foundation of his...

Nov 30, 2019

Jacob James Hansen passed away in a tragic plane accident with his son Houston, father, grandfather, and five other beloved family members on November 30, 2019, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, at the age of 30. He was a loving husband, father, son, uncle, and friend.

Jake was born to very happy parents Jim and LeAnn Hansen on...

Nov 30, 2019

James D. Hansen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, was born July 15, 1938, in Paradise, Utah. He passed away November 30, 2019, in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Jim was raised on a small family farm in Cache Valley, Utah, where he spent his days working with his dad, developing his dislike for milk cows and thinning...

Nov 30, 2019

Logan LaGrande Hansen, 12, of Idaho Falls passed away in a tragic accident on November 30, 2019, near Chamberlain, South Dakota, with beloved family members at his side. Logan was born June 18, 2007, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kirkland Rigby Hansen and Rebecca Kunz Hansen. He was welcomed into a family with two older sisters and three older...

Nov 30, 2019

Stockton Kirkland Hansen, 22, of Idaho Falls passed away in a tragic accident on November 30, 2019, near Chamberlain, South Dakota, with beloved family members at his side. He was a loving husband, sweet son, loyal brother, fun uncle, faithful friend, and a valiant son of our Father in Heaven.

Stockton was born on October 4, 1997,...

Nov 30, 2019

Kirkland Rigby Hansen passed away with eight other beloved family members on November 30, 2019, in a tragic accident in South Dakota at the age of 48. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather and will be remembered for his kindness, love, and devotion to his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a man...

Nov 30, 2019

Matthew Kyle Naylor, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born to Jerry Naylor and Brenda Goff Naylor in Twin Falls, Idaho, on December 27, 1990. He passed on November 30, 2019, in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Kyle was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. After graduating from Twin Falls High, he served an honorable mission...

Nov 30, 2019

Tyson Barry Dennert passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in a plane crash along with his father-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and four other extended family members.

He was the joy and light of our life. Tyson was born on October 2, 1993, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Barry and Lori Dennert. He was the supportive husband...