Obituaries

Jul 2, 2019

McKay Lowell Guthrie, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 2, 2019, at his home.  He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

McKay was born June 14, 1937, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Thomas Burton Guthrie and Kate Lavon Law Guthrie.  He grew up and attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from...

Jul 1, 2019

Long time resident, Sung Hi Ferguson (89), passed away July 1, 2019. In 1963, George and Sung Hi Ferguson moved to Idaho Falls, ID.  Forever remembered by her three children, Jerry Ferguson (Idaho Falls.), Carolyn (Kelly) Miller (Buckeye, AZ), Michael Ferguson (Idaho Falls), four grandchildren, Crystal Ferguson, Jennifer Ferguson, Rachael Orrico, Dalton Miller, and eight great-grandchildren.

Sung...

Jun 30, 2019

Donald Mills, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 30, 2019, at his home.

Donald was born November 4, 1929, in Hoquiam, Washington, to Henry Irving Mills and Linnea Carolina Mills. He grew up and attended schools in various locations and graduated from the University of Maryland. He also attended the American University in Washington, D.C.

Jun 28, 2019

Nondus McLain Ostler, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 28, 2019, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Nondus was born September 8, 1935, in Bancroft, Idaho, to Lewis S. McLain and Rachel Barfuss McLain. She grew up and attended schools in Bancroft and graduated from North Gem High School. She also attended Ricks College.

Jun 28, 2019

Hazel Sarah Thorngren Huntsman passed away June 28, 2019.

Hazel was born February 18, 1927, to Glen Phillip Thorngren and Elna Larsen Thorngren in Rigby, Idaho. She married Max Huntsman on May 19, 1944, in Dillon, Montana.

Hazel and Max lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho, for most of their married life. To this marriage were...

Jun 27, 2019

Paul Martin Flagler, passed away at his home in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 31.

He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Paul H. Flagler and Julie Flagler. He was their only son and youngest child.

Martin grew up in Idaho Falls. After his high school graduation, he married Deirdre Duncan on...

Jun 27, 2019

Beneranda Osornio Flores, 70, of Blackfoot, passed away June 27, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Beny was born November 13, 1948, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Francisco Antonio Osornio Velazquez and Maria Basaldua Garcia Velazquez. She grew up and attended schools in El Tule.

Beny was an independent woman who raised her...

Jun 27, 2019

Marla Dean Naylor, age 70, died of cancer early Thursday morning June 27, 2019, in Idaho Falls, after her family had gathered around to say their final goodbyes. She was born August 21, 1948, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lewis Floyd Smith and Yerda Ellis Smith of Sugar City, Idaho.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Naylor,...

Jun 25, 2019

Michael Hardy Benbough, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 25, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22nd at Mountain Home Christian Baptist Church, 265 North 4th East, in Mountain Home.

Jun 25, 2019

Beverly Joy Morse, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, June 25, 2019. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Bev was born November 22, 1935, in Adrian, Michigan, to William Smith and Helen Norman Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Adrian where she graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

Suzanne Elaine Brown, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  She was under the care of Rexburg Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Suzanne was born January 22, 1955, in Ottumwa, IA, to Gene Arnold Utka and Marjorie Lucille Armstrong Utka.  She grew up and attended schools in California and graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

Miguel V. Silvas, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Miguel was born May 8, 1936, in Sabinal, Texas, to Gilberto Silvas and Amada Vasquez Silvas.

On June 3, 1961, he married Maria Martinez in Littlefield, Texas. ...

Jun 24, 2019

Wayne Gilbert Hathaway, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Wayne was born April 19, 1933, in Chester, Idaho, to Arthur Gilbert Hathaway and Burmah Lee Majors Hathaway.  He grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from South Fremont High School in St. Anthony.  He joined the...

Jun 22, 2019

Joseph Betts Lyons passed away on June 22, 2019, due to heart complications.

Joe was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to George and Ilene Lyons. He was the 8th of 13 children. Joe married his sweetheart, Carolyn Benson, on January 22, 1960. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. Joe and Carolyn have five children, Konda...

Jun 22, 2019

Jens Ford Sorenson, 101, of Iona, passed away June 22, 2019, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. He was under the care of his loving family and One Source Home Health & Hospice.

Ford was born March 5, 1918, in Richmond, Utah, to Lewis Oliver Sorenson and Fannie Hope Sorenson. He grew up and attended schools in Richmond...

Jun 22, 2019

Beth C. Gray, 98, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on June 22, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Beth had the rare ability to make every person who knew her feel loved and valued, and she was loved by all in return. She had a sharp memory and a genuine interest in...

Jun 21, 2019

Priscilla C. Brooks, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living of Idaho Falls, while surrounded by loved ones. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice and MorningStar staff.

She was born November 26, 1932, in Oneida, New York, to Walter N. Christ and Jessimine Petzoldt Christ.

Priscilla was a...

Jun 18, 2019

Larry Lee Lane, 81, of Rigby, passed away June 18, 2019, at his home.

Larry was born September 24, 1937, in Smith Center, Kansas, to Viron  V. Lane and Hazel Griffin Lane.  He grew up and attended schools in Gooding and graduated from Gooding High School.  He was in the Navy for two years, then joined the...

Jun 17, 2019

Beatrice May "Bea" Howard, 96, a woman of strong faith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 17, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bea was born May 20,1923, in York, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence Jacob and Jennie May Hoffman Richards. She graduated high school and attended college in York while working at her uncle’s oil...

Jun 17, 2019

Bradford Telyea Neff, age 91, passed away June 17, 2019 at Lincoln Court. He was born March 22, 1928, in Billings, Montana. He was the only child of Theodore and Margaret Telyea Neff. He moved to his home in Idaho Falls at 6 years old. He attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from the University of Idaho.