Obituaries

David James Tagg

Jan 7, 2025

David James Tagg, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

David was born October 10, 1951, in Oceanside, New York, to James and Margaret Tagg. He grew up and attended schools in New York.

David made his home in New...

Sharon Fae (Curtis) Leatham

Jan 7, 2025

Sharon Fae Curtis Leatham, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 7, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital of an extended illness. Sharon was born on December 12, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wesley Bemis Curtis and Juanita Jones Curtis. She grew up in Jameston, Idaho, where she attended the local schools and graduated from Shelley High School...

Edison Franco

Jan 7, 2025

Edison P. Franco, 63, of Antioch, California, passed away January 7, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Edison was born December 18, 1961, in Manila, Philippines, to Maximino  Franco and Cecilia Varanauskas. He grew up and attended schools in Manila and...

Kaylob M. Rice

Jan 6, 2025

Kaylob Micheal Rice, 24, of Idaho Falls, suddenly passed away January 6, 2025, in California.

Kaylob was born November 10, 2000, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Anna Maria Rice-Jones and Guy Groth. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Temple View Elementary, Sandcreek Junior High, Hillcrest High School, and graduated from Saint Anthony.

He...

Thelma Jean (Mitchum) Lema

Jan 6, 2025

Thelma Jean “TJ” Lema, 64, of Blackfoot, Idaho, beloved mother, nana, sister, friend, and aunt, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of boundless love and compassion, known for her open-door policy and her unwavering dedication to the people in her life.

TJ was born on March 25,...

Sam Coronado

Jan 6, 2025

Samuel Coronado, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 6, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sam was born October 16, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas, to Pedro Coronado and Candelaria Camacho Coronado. He grew up and attended schools in Hereford, Texas.

In June 1977, he married Laura Ann Guardipee in Blackfoot, Idaho. Sam and...

Steven Kermit Baker

Jan 5, 2025

Steven Kermit Baker, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 5, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice. Heaven gained an angel.

Steven was born January 15, 1951, in Tokyo, Japan, to Kermit  Baker and Oma  Creekman Baker. He grew up and attended schools in Fort Benning, Georgia and...

Donald Clair Aicher

Jan 5, 2025

Donald Clair Aicher, 68, of Iona, passed away January 5, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Donald was born July 15, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Arthur Maurice Aicher and Doris James Aicher. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Vo-Tech.

On...

Gail Ann Robison

Jan 4, 2025

Gail Ann Robison, 73, of Ucon, Idaho, gained her beautiful angel wings January 4, 2025. Her spirit now dances in the winds of Heaven. She left us peacefully at home, surrounded by family, and the care of Hospice. Her long hard battle with COPD was fought so bravely, without complaint.

Gail was born May 27, 1951, to...

Junetta Grace (Ritchie) Hale

Jan 4, 2025

Junetta Grace Ritchie Hale, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 4, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Junetta was born July 23, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William J. Ritchie and Afton Maxine Anthony Ritchie. She grew up and attended schools in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School....

Keith Robert Brown

Jan 2, 2025

Keith Robert Brown, 86, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at his home in Eagle, Idaho, surrounded by the love of his family. A life rich with stories, achievements, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones, Keith left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Born on December 31, 1938, to Lloyd L. Brown and...

Raymond Willie Plocher

Jan 2, 2025

Raymond Willie Plocher, 91, of Palisades, passed away January 1, 2025, at his son’s home.

Raymond was born February 23, 1933, in Rupert, Idaho, to Edward Plocher and Magdalena Dietz Plocher. He grew up and attended schools in Rupert and graduated from Rupert High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...

Holly A. (Black) Huff

Jan 1, 2025

Holly A. Black Huff, 85, of Mackay, passed away January 1, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia in Idaho Falls.

No services are planned.

Janae Leann Smith

Jan 1, 2025

Janae LeAnn Smith, 54, passed away on January 1, 2025, at her Idaho Falls home.

Janae was born May 23, 1970, to Dennis and Glenna Smith. She grew up in Shelley, Idaho, as the second of seven children. She married Jared Smith on March 9, 1991, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together, they raised their three...

Michelle Elizabeth (Lewis) Johnson

Dec 31, 2024

Michelle Elizabeth Johnson, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Michelle was born April 3, 1956, in Tacoma, Washington to Thelma Westbrook and Paul Cooke. She was raised by Helen Lewis and Andy Lewis, her adopted family. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended school at A.H. Bush Elementary...

Joann Maureen (Judy) Anderson

Dec 31, 2024

Joann Maureen (Judy) Anderson, age 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona.

Joann was born on January 10, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John and Janice Judy. She attended Bonneville High School in Ammon, where she showcased her musical talents by playing the clarinet, singing...

Margie Ann (Wilde) Mecham

Dec 31, 2024

Margie  Mecham, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Margie was born March 18, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Don Peterson Wilde and V. Ila Gray Wilde. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School. She also attended Ricks College.

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James Eugene Manship

Dec 31, 2024

James Eugene Manship, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2024, at his home.

Jim was born December 29, 1942, in Decatur, Illinois, to Fred  Manship and Della Wooters Manship. He grew up and attended schools in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School. Jim also attended Florisant College and Antelope Valley College. He went on...

Saundra Kay (Winder) Anderson

Dec 31, 2024

Saundra Kay Anderson, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice.

Saundra was born August 5, 1940, in Ammon, Idaho, to Eldon Laver Winder and Edith Young Winder. She grew up in Idaho, California, and Washington State, and...

Mark David Ferrante

Dec 31, 2024

Mark David Ferrante, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 31, 2024, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Mark was born February 11, 1957, in Oceanside, California, to Bartolo Francis Ferrante and Soo Myung Chung Ferrante. He grew up and attended schools in Phoenix, Arizona, and Honolulu, Hawaii, and graduated from St. Louis High School...