Obituaries

Albert Joseph Herrera

Jun 1, 2019

Albert Joseph Herrera, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 1, 2019, at his son’s home.

Albert was born February 7, 1934, in Rowe, New Mexico, to Sophia Herrera. He grew up and attended schools in New Mexico and graduated from St. Michaels High School. He also attended the University of New Mexico where he earned his...

Kay S. Thurman

Jun 1, 2019

Kay S. Thurman, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He passed peacefully.

Kay was born June 7, 1936, in Afton, WY, to Dean J. Thurman and Edna Kristine Stock Thurman.  Kay’s father worked at many jobs, moving the family often, so Kay went to schools in Wyoming,...

Melvin Eliason Call

May 31, 2019

Melvin Eliason Call, Commander, US Navy (Retired) of Idaho Falls returned home on May 31, 2019, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age.  He was 95 years old.

Mel was born on January 18, 1924, in Bancroft, Idaho to Joseph Clarence and Myrtle Eliason Call. He had four brothers (Joseph, Lowell, Clarence, and...

Craig Stanger

May 30, 2019

Robert Craig Stanger, 72, of Ammon, passed away May 30, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones, who will all miss him dearly.

Craig was born June 29, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Glenn Stanger and Ethel Holmgren Stanger. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High...

Lorena Mae (Murdock) Whiting

May 30, 2019

Lorena Mae Murdock Whiting, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 30, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health & Hospice.

Lorena was born April 10, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Sterling Andrew Murdock and Lorena Ellsworth Murdock. She grew up and attended schools in Driggs, Idaho and graduated...

Thomas Alvah Kennelly

May 28, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Alvah Kennelly, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 28, 2019, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Tom was born March 19, 1933, in Torrington, Wyoming, to Thomas Franklin Kennelly and Elda May Riley Kennelly.  He grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Torrington High School.  He also attended University...

Garnet Patricia (Metcalf) Robinson

May 27, 2019

Garnet Patricia Metcalf Robinson, age 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on May 27, 2019, at Foxtail Senior Living in Eagle, Idaho.

Garnet was born in San Francisco on August 21,1935, to Verd and Virginia Metcalf. After fourteen years of being in San Francisco, her family moved to Idaho Falls....

Pat Mcgahan

May 27, 2019

John Patrick “Pat” McGahan, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, under the care of his loving family and Solace Home Health and Hospice.

Pat, an only child, was born November 17, 1939, to Bernard and Belva McGahan in Rigby, Idaho. He grew up and attended school in...

Edna Ruth Hill

May 25, 2019

Edna Ruth Hill, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 25, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.

Edna was born July 23, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George J. Hill and M. Lucile Yenne Hill.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls  and graduated from Skyline High School. ...

James "Jim" Howard Louk

May 24, 2019

James "Jim" Howard Louk, passed away May 24, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born on October 4, 1938, in Iona, Idaho, to Joe Louk and Bertha Louk.

He worked for several years as a night watchman for Idaho Livestock Auction. The last years prior to his retirement he worked for Johnson...

Douglas Gene Mansfield

May 24, 2019

Douglas Gene Mansfield was born on May 3, 1951, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Kenneth and Ellen Mansfield. He joined older brothers David and Dennis, who he idolized his entire life. His little sister Debra arrived three years later. Not long after Doug’s birth, the Mansfield family moved to Idaho Falls and took up residence on Seventh Street which was...

Joann Teeter

May 24, 2019

Schola JoAnn Teeter, 86, of Meridian, passed away May 24, 2019, at Spring Creek Eagle. She was under the care of All Care Hospice and her loving family.

JoAnn was born October 19, 1932, in Mena, Arkansas, to Reverend James Earl Alexander and Mattie Theodocia Weatherbee. She grew up and attended school in Oklahoma.

She...

Kenneth W. Kruse

May 22, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” W. Kruse, 93, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on May 22, 2019. He was born January 10, 1926 to William Henry “Hank” Kruse and Myrtle Loretta Schwartz Kruse. He grew up at the base of Stouts Mountain on Upper Pine Creek Bench, above Swan Valley, Idaho. Neighbors were Jaegers, Kruses, Jessens, Farnes, and Winterfelds.

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Thomas Joseph Maley

May 21, 2019

Dr. Thomas Joseph Maley, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 21, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born June 26, 1944, in Roosevelt, New Jersey, to Thomas Joseph Maley Sr. and Josephine Beatrice Holahan Maley.  He grew up and attended schools in New Jersey, and graduated from medical school there. He served in...

Bonnie Sue (Morgan) Lee

May 20, 2019

Bonnie Sue Morgan Lee, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Bonnie was described by friends and family as an adorable and fascinating lady with a vivacious and engaging manner, even up to her last...

Bonnie Sue (Morgan) Lee

May 20, 2019

Bonnie Sue Morgan Lee, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Reverend...

Carson Robert Eva

May 20, 2019

Carson Robert Eva, 14, of Chester, Idaho, passed away May 20, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Carson was born May 4, 2005, in Newport, Oregon, to Travis T. Eva and Jeanette Marchesseault Eva. He grew up and attended elementary school in Ashton and was currently attending 7th Grade at Watersprings. He was a member of Watersprings Church....

Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Egan) Buhler

May 20, 2019

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Buhler, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 20, 2019, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

Jamie Lee (Devaney) Zimmer

May 19, 2019

Jamie Lee Zimmer, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 19, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society Idaho Falls Village.

Jamie was born December 3, 1957, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Donald Everett Devaney Sr. and Myrna Lee Still Devaney.  She grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School.  She also attended Idaho State...

Elmer Gilbert Wilson

May 18, 2019

Elmer Gilbert Wilson, 90, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, of natural causes at his home in Idaho Falls.

Elmer was born February 20, 1929, in Coos Bay, Oregon, the first child, and only son, of Elmer Marion Wilson and Myrtle Beatrice Jensen Wilson. His family moved several times before settling in Tooele, Utah. He graduated from...