Obituaries

James "Jim" Frank Key

Feb 7, 2025

James Frank "Jim” Key, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 7, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Jim was born September 2, 1944, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Frank Leslie Key and Mattie Elizabeth Eanes Key. He grew up and attended schools in Midland, Texas, through high school. He...

Wilma Brown

Feb 5, 2025

Wilma Brown, born May 30, 1928, in Felt, Idaho, to George and Mabel Hendrickson, passed away February 5, 2025, at the age of 96.

She was one of six children, Melba, Wanda, Norris, Daryl, and Jay.

Wilma married Doyle William Brown on February 16, 1949. They were blessed with six children. Pamela Shirts, Vicki Jensen,...

Dan Chatterton

Feb 3, 2025

“You’ll go far, pilgrim”

Dan Carl Chatterton passed away on February 3, 2025, while vacationing in Mexico, due to a heart attack. He was born on July 26, 1962, to Grover and Barbara Chatterton, who preceded him in death.

Dan dedicated his life to helping others, especially children and families in need. As a retired...

Mary E. (Heil) Siekman

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Elaine Siekman, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was called home to be reunited with her beloved friends and family on February 2, 2025. She had been receiving loving care from many compassionate people at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Facility for over three years, and from a gracious personal care assistant in her daughter and son-in-law’s home before...

Lloyd "Jay" Beasley

Feb 2, 2025

Lloyd Jay Beasley was born on January 10, 1931, in the Idaho Falls Hospital, and passed away February 2, 2025, at his home.

Jay was the only child of William Lloyd Beasley and Hortense Hazel Staker. He grew up in the Idaho Falls, Shelley, and Firth areas, and went to school in those same areas. While attending...

Tyce Jevin John

Feb 1, 2025

Tyce Jevin John, 18, of Ammon, finished his battle with heart disease on February 1, 2025, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tyce was born February 7, 2006, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Tristan Lance John and Julie Ann Waite John. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon and graduated from Thunder Ridge...

Jerry Pollard

Feb 1, 2025

Jerry Bruce Pollard, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 1, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Sherry (Godfrey) Lott

Jan 31, 2025

Sherry Godfrey Lott, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2025, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Sherry was born October 4, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merlin Lloyd Godfrey and Ruth Garnetta Humphries Godfrey. She grew...

Trenton Vern Jenkins

Jan 30, 2025

Trenton “Trent” Vern Jenkins, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Trent was born February 24, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Lynn Jenkins and Connie Chambers Jenkins. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School....

Bob Mckinley

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Lee McKinley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith that touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Born on August 8, 1930, in Winamac, Indiana, to Lawrence Obed and Juanita Cecelia McKinley, Robert (Bob), grew up during a time of great economic...

Callie Jean Mann

Jan 30, 2025

Callie Jean Mann, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

A complete obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Melinda "Mindy" Lee (Myers) Cokely

Jan 30, 2025

With humble acceptance of God’s will, and with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melinda Lee Cokely Bills, 69, of Swan Valley, which occurred on January 30, 2025. Melinda passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer while surrounded by her loving family.

Melinda was the beloved wife of Glen H. Bills; mother of Zane...

Donnie Montague

Jan 29, 2025

Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Don Glen “Donnie” Montague, 44, of Vancouver, Washington, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 29, 2025.

Donnie was born September 8, 1980, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Milton E. Montague, Jr. and Kay Jo Holverson Montague. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and graduated from Bonneville...

Brad Caires

Jan 29, 2025

Bradley Madison Caires, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, at his home.

Brad was born July 11, 1977, in Oakland, California, to Ronald Joseph Caires, Jr. and Robin Marie Isaacs Caires. He grew up and attended schools in Poyen, Arkansas, and graduated from Tooele High School in 1996.

On September...

Dirk William Hollingsworth

Jan 29, 2025

Dirk William Hollingsworth, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Dirk was born May 16, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Marsh Thomas Hollingsworth and Wanda Harper Hollingsworth. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated...

Susie (Vance) Kramer

Jan 29, 2025

Susie Vance Kramer, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2025, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of her loving family and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Susie was born September 13, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Robert E. Vance and Edna Grant Vance. She grew up and attended schools in Salt...

Klea Rae (Sant) Metcalf

Jan 28, 2025

Klea Rae Sant Metcalf passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 28, 2025.

Klea was born on April 21, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho. She grew up with two older siblings and her parents, Archie and Evelyn Sant. Klea graduated from Pocatello High in 1955, and was a member of Pep Club and National Honors...

David Roger Snarr

Jan 28, 2025

David Roger Snarr, of Idaho Falls, died January 28th 2025.

He was born on February 25, 1945 to A. Wylie and Virginia C. Snarr. He was raised on a farm in the Osgood area with five brothers and two sisters. He attended New Sweden School, and as he approached adulthood, became a full time farmer in the...

Cheryl Lynn (Clawson) Roos

Jan 28, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Roos, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2025 after many years of courageously battling Multiple Sclerosis.

Cheryl  was born August 10, 1949, to Leo Rudger Clawson and Joyce L. Peterson Clawson, in Idaho Falls.  She spent much of her younger years on horses, riding in parades...

Carol Lee (Frickey) Hiland

Jan 28, 2025

Carol Lee Hiland, 68, of Rexburg, passed away January 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Private family services will be held.

A full obituary will be available soon.