Obituaries

Reed Stephens

Apr 14, 2020

Earl “Reed” Stephens, 69, of Iona, passed away April 14, 2020, at 10:20 p.m. at his family home, surrounded by dear friends, his loving family, and the dogs were at his feet. He was under the compassionate care of the best hospice in town, Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Reed was born a true Gemini on May 27,...

Gary Lamont Rish

Apr 13, 2020

Gary L. Rish, age 73, passed away peacefully in his Ammon, Idaho, home surrounded by his loving family, on April 13, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.  He was “Our Hero.”

Gary was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on November 24, 1946, to Mary and Harley (Buck) Rish, the second of their three handsome, energetic...

Melanie Sherry

Apr 12, 2020

Melanie Dianne (Russell) Sherry passed away at the age of 40 on Easter morning at 2:45 AM, April 12, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications following a heart attack.

Melanie was born August 8, 1979, in San Francisco, California, to Joseph Matthew Hill and Virginia Ann Hill (Battin). Melanie spent her younger years in...

James "Jim" Gabettas

Apr 12, 2020

James "Jim" Gabettas, 86, of Idaho Falls, died April 12, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Jim was born July 30, 1933, in Brigham City, Utah, to James and Stella Gabettas. His dad immigrated from Greece and his mother from Denmark.  He spent the summers of his young life herding sheep with...

Ladean (Hancock) Gardner

Apr 12, 2020

Ruth LaDean Gardner, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 12, 2020, at her home.

LaDean was born August 5, 1932, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Clawson Brott Hancock and Margret Amanda Poulsen Hancock. She grew up in Wapello, Idaho, where she attended Wapello Elementary School and Blackfoot High School. LaDean met her future husband, Marland Owen Gardner...

Jeremy Dale Bruun

Apr 12, 2020

Jeremy Dale Bruun, 40, of Ammon, passed away April 12, 2020. He was a warrior, and passed following a courageous battle with cancer. Jeremy was under the care of OneSource Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Jeremy was born March 1, 1980, in Orange, California, to Victor Earl Bruun and Terryl Boswell Foster Bruun. He...

Robert Harold "Bob" Straub

Apr 11, 2020

Robert Harold “Bob” Straub, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Draper, Utah.

Bob was born June 26, 1935, in Carlinville, Illinois, to Albert Frederick Straub and Hildagart Sophia Bachmann Straub.  He grew up and attended schools in Seattle, Washington.  He joined the United States Air Force at...

Lee Edlefsen

Apr 10, 2020

Lee Edlefsen was born in Lyman, Idaho, on December 28, 1937. He died April 10, 2020, at his home of natural causes.

Lee lived a full life. He grew up on a farm in the Lyman area south of Rexburg, the youngest son of Edlef Clark and Mildred Bybee Edlefsen. It was a fine childhood spent riding...

Miles Edward Lawrence

Apr 9, 2020

Miles Edward Lawrence went to Jesus on April, 9, 2020. He was ready to hear, “Well done thou Good and Faithful servant.”

Miles was born on November 28, 1941, to Gladys Elaine Lynch Lawrence and Miles Rudolphus Lawrence. He had a full life married to Nancy for 45 years.  Miles was a servant of God, a loving...

Karla Rae (Jenkins) Gladstone

Apr 9, 2020

Karla Rae Jenkins Gladstone passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her husband, family, and friends, with the loving care of Hands of Hope and Cloud 9. Karla was born October 12, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Sharee Sargent and Steve L. Jenkins.  She attended school in Logan, Utah. Karla enjoyed her family...

Mary Louise (Waters) Fox

Apr 9, 2020

Mary Louise Waters Fox, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 9, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Per her wishes, no services will be held.

Stephanie Pamela Nichols

Apr 8, 2020

Stephanie Pamela Nichols, 34, of Idaho Falls, was freed from her pain as she passed away at her home April 8, 2020, after a long, courageous, and valiant battle with breast cancer.  She was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

Stephanie was born September 12, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rocky Jay Nichols and Pamela Ann...

Vey Lenore Sawyer Mcnally

Apr 7, 2020

Vey Lenore Sawyer McNally, 94 years, peacefully passed to her Heavenly home on April 7, 2020, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  She was born in Shelley, Idaho, on February 16, 1926, to Mary Arave Sawyer and Elvin Sawyer.  She attended school in Idaho Falls and lived in Shelley and Idaho Falls until the time of her passing at her home....

Denny Dennis

Apr 7, 2020

Denny Dennis, 81, of Blackfoot, passed away April 7, 2020, at his home.

Denny was born March 28, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Delphis Garland Dennis and Thora Louise  Dennis.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, attended Tellure High School in California, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks...

Kirk Leonard Cummings

Apr 5, 2020

Kirk Leonard Cummings, 44, of Salmon, Idaho, passed away April 5, 2020, near his home. Kirk was born December 20, 1975, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Rody A. Cummings Sr. and Vicki Bench.  He grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School. He was blessed with three sons: Asher, Gage, and Jamison.  Kirk moved around...

Lance Freeman Banks

Apr 5, 2020

Lance Freeman Banks, 57, of Jackson, WY, passed away April 5, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Lance was born September 15, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, to Myles Freeman Banks and Sharon R. Hering Banks. He attended schools in Camas, Washington, and Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington.

Lance was an avid Seahawks fan and...

Benno Schmidt

Apr 4, 2020

Benno Kurt Schmidt, 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Pueblo and Pueblo West, Colorado, was delivered from rapidly declining health on April 4, 2020, and brought home to the heavenly mansion prepared for him by Jesus Christ, his trusted Lord and Savior.

Benno was born April 16, 1932, in Trojatschek, Poland, to Friedrich and Lydia Schmidt....

Dorothea Claire (Cook) Jones

Apr 4, 2020

A tribute video for Dorothea is available at:  https://youtu.be/ApHK9Q4wdA8

Dorothea, also known as “Cookie,” “Doro,” and “Dot” was born on August 30, 1926, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Orval Ezra Cook and Nerene Mabel Wheelock Cook. Her father, Orval, was in the fresh produce business during her early years, and he traveled a bit, so she lived in...

Dalip Nayyar

Apr 3, 2020

On Friday, April 3, 2020, Dr. Dalip Kumar Nayyar, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 65 from a heart attack.

Dalip was born on November 9, 1954, in Phillaur, Punjab, India, to Shiv Ram and Tej Nayyar. He completed his PhD from Punjab Agricultural University in 1980 and was an esteemed Sr...

Dianne Marie (Oliver) Jensen

Apr 1, 2020

Dianne Oliver Talcott Jensen, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 1, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of a sudden illness.

Dianne was born March 28, 1949, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Wilfred John Oliver Jr. and Dorothy Nell McClellan Oliver. She was the oldest of nine children. Dianne joined The Church of Jesus Christ of...