Obituaries

Dorinne Morgan

Oct 30, 2019

Dorinne Morgan passed away peacefully at her home with her son and daughter-in-law in attendance.  Dorinne was an amazingly talented artist specializing in watercolor painting.  Her subjects ranged from abstract to portraits and landscapes.  She framed and matted all her work.

As an AA member while in Denver, Dorinne sponsored many members through their on-going recovery.  The...

Lois Ann Harry

Oct 30, 2019

Lois Ann Harry of Idaho Falls was reported missing and presumed deceased on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019, when the Cessna Skyhawk she stole and was piloting lost contact with air traffic control over the Gulf of Mexico. Eyewitnesses report Lois was last seen leaving the Homestead in the backseat of an Uber wearing dark glasses and an ushanka.

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Von E. Buxton

Oct 30, 2019

Von E. Buxton, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019, at his home.

Von was born September 3,1936, in Driggs, Idaho, to Erman Buxton and Phyllis Beth Buxton. He attended Loren Farr Elementary in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Ogden High School. Von went on to attend aviation school in Troutdale, Oregon.

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Betty Jean Van Sickle

Oct 30, 2019

Betty Jean Van Sickle, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 30, 2019, at Golden Pines Shelter Homes.

Betty was born October 19, 1932, in Victoria, Texas, to Charles  Hornstein and Matilda Freude.  She grew up and attended schools in Victoria, Texas,  and graduated from Patti Welder High School.  She also attended Victoria College where she received...

John J. Moser

Oct 29, 2019

John Junior Moser, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 29, 2019, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls.  He was under the care of his loving family.

John was born September 29, 1931, in Bedford, Wyoming, to Joseph Hyrum Moser and Sarah Walton Moser.  He grew up and attended schools in Bedford and graduated...

Colt Gene Weekes

Oct 29, 2019

Colt Gene Weekes, 4, of Ammon, passed away October 29, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

Colt was born March 4, 2015, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Johnny Weekes Jr. and Cezanne Allen. He was raised by parents, Cezanne Allen and Tom Peterson.

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Jacquelyn Joanne "Jackie" (Pankratz) Olson

Oct 27, 2019

Jacquelyn Joanne “Jackie” Olson passed away October 27, 2019, at her home in Idaho Falls. She was 87.

Jackie was born March 22, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Peter J. Pankratz and Theodora G. Marschke Pankratz. She grew up and attended schools in Minneapolis and Mountain Lake, graduating as Valedictorian. She attended undergraduate and medical school at...

Alda Mae (Blackwell) Keith

Oct 27, 2019

Alda Mae Keith, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 27, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Alda Mae was born December 6, 1950, in Bristol, VA, to Oscar William Blackwell and Evelyn Worley Blackwell.  She graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  She also attended Columbia College in Missouri.

On October 8, 1969, she...

John Carl Packebush

Oct 27, 2019

John Packebush, 70, of Swan Valley, passed away October 27, 2019, at his home.  He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

John was born April 2, 1949, in Borger, Texas, to Harold W. Packebush  and Betty Marie Snyder.  He grew up and attended schools in Fritch, Texas, and graduated from Sanford High School. He...

Paul Martin Briar

Oct 24, 2019

Paul Martin Briar, 27, passed on October 24, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He arrived May 25, 1992, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was the son of Kerry and Jamie Lee, brother of Tamarah and Chelsea, and uncle to Sunshyne Avalon.

As a baby, Paul's playful and adventurous spirit was immediately evident. He had a...

Elsie Rachelle Taylor

Oct 24, 2019

Elsie Rachelle Taylor was born to Chase and Joni Taylor on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 12:32 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.  A ruptured uterus during delivery resulted in devastating complications.  She passed away seven days later on October 24, 2019, at 1:18 p.m. Those seven days were her gift to her...

Judith Ann (Corrigan) Rigby

Oct 24, 2019

Judith Ann Corrigan Rigby, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2019, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 1508 West 3000 North in Rexburg, Idaho,

Lois E (Gunnell) Lyon

Oct 24, 2019

Lois E Gunnell Lyon, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2019, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living.  She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Lois was born October 1, 1920, in Herbert, Idaho, to George Hill Gunnell and Josephine Edna Gillis Gunnell. She grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and Idaho...

Sandra Ann (Nowak) Yrene

Oct 24, 2019

Sandra Ann Yrene, 81, Idaho Falls, passed away on October 24, 2019, at Fairwinds Assisted Living.

Sandra was born on August 12, 1938, to Florian and Estelle Nowak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

On December 14, 1957, she married Carl S. Yrene. Through the years they lived and worked in New Mexico, Ohio, Nevada, Washington, and Idaho....

Vernon Clyde Mace

Oct 23, 2019

Vernon Clyde Mace, age 79, died on October 23, 2019, at his home after a short illness. Vern was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 2, 1940, to William Clyde Mace and Anna Ellen Mace.  He was second born out of six children.  He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1959.  He attended Idaho State University in...

Joanne (Heileson) Purcell Jorgensen

Oct 23, 2019

Thora Joanne Heileson Purcell Jorgensen, passed away October 23, 2019, at the age of 95. She was under the care of Brio Hospice and her loving family.

Joanne was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on December 7, 1923, to Ralph and Thora Heileson. She was the first child of a family of seven, six girls and one...

Virginia Storer

Oct 23, 2019

Virginia Lucille Storer, 85, passed away on October 23, 2019, at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born May 29, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, to Douglas and Mary Anderson. At the age of 9, she moved with her parents and brother to Chilly, Idaho. Virginia graduated from Mackay High...

Kathleen Ellen (Mooney) White

Oct 21, 2019

Kathleen Ellen White, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 21, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Kathleen was born April 18, 1955, in Newark, NJ, to Henry J. Mooney and Dorothy Zelasko Mooney.

On October 1, 1988, she married Frederick L. White in Spirit Lake...

Kathy Helen (Heath) Stanger

Oct 21, 2019

Kathleen Heath Stanger, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 21, 2019, at her home.

Kathy was born September 30, 1941, in Preston, ID, and raised by George and Helen Hansen Heath. She grew up in Preston, ID and moved to Idaho Falls with her family and graduated from Idaho Falls High School, where she met her...

Gloria (Glines) Olsen

Oct 18, 2019

Gloria Glines Olsen, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2019, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Gloria was born October 28, 1938, in Tridell, Utah, to Joseph Glines and Sophia Elizabeth Swarts Glines. She grew up and attended schools in West Jordan and graduated from Jordan High School.  She also attended some...