Obituaries

Jun 28, 2018

Louise Burbidge Rencher, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at her home from causes incident to age.

She was born December 13, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George William Burbidge and Marguerite Smith Burbidge. She was the third child of four children and was raised and attended schools in Salt Lake...

Jun 27, 2018

Steven James Westergard, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home on June, 27, 2018, with his loving family by his side, after a hard battle with cancer. Steve was born October 24, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to James C. Westergard Jr. and Ruth Collett. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High...

Jun 26, 2018

Margarita Carolina Niebuhr, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 26, 2018, at her home in Idaho Falls.

Margarita was born February 23, 1938, in Lima, Peru, to Alfredo G. Niebuhr and Zoila Luz Jaime.

She married Edward L. Snider in Idaho Falls in 1972 and was later divorced. She then attended EIVTS to continue...

Jun 26, 2018

Kay Wesley Prestwich, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 26, 2018, at his daughter Debi’s home, surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Alliance Home Health and Hospice. Kay was born March 10,1933, in Lincoln, Idaho, to Merlin and Nina Prestwich. He had three brothers and one sister. Kay married Fern LaRue Carter Walker....

Jun 26, 2018

Dayle Wayne Daniel, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 26, 2018, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born May 21, 1940, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Homer Nolan Daniel and Dorothy Lillian Hobbs Daniel. He grew up in St. Anthony and Tacoma, Washington. He joined the National Guard and did his basic...

Jun 25, 2018

Maris Cukurs, 79, died on Monday, June 25, 2018, after a long battle with asbestosis. He was born to Karlis and Elza Cukurs in Riga, Latvia. In 1950, the family arrived in the United States as refugees of World War II. He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. In June of...

Jun 25, 2018

Terrell Edward Techick, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 25, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of his loving wife and Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Terrell was born December 17, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John Edward Techick and Rubie Kelso Techick. He grew up and attended schools in Arco, Idaho...

Jun 23, 2018

George Graf Zollinger, 96, of Burley, and formerly of Rexburg, passed away June 23, 2018, at Highland Estates in Burley from causes incident to age. He was under the care of Harrison Hope Hospice. George was born August 22, 1921, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Albert Zollinger Jr. and Marie Graf Zollinger. He was the eighth of ten children of...

Jun 23, 2018

Beth Norma Howard Smith, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 23, 2018, at Morningstar Assisted Living Center.

She was born on October 21, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Albert Howard and Zelpha Busch Howard. She grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Idaho...

Jun 23, 2018

Bonnie Ruth Elliott Collins, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 23, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Bonnie was born July 22, 1938, in Orleans, Nebraska, to Dale Richard Elliott and Edith Marie Goldsberry Elliott. She grew up and attended schools in Orleans. On February 12, 1965, she married Calvin Wayne Collins in Riverton, Wyoming. Bonnie and...

Jun 21, 2018

Gladys Louise Brown, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 21, 2018, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of her loving family and Encompass Home Health & Hospice. Gladys was born November 17, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Don Carlos Williams and Harriet Ludema Ball Williams. She grew up in Idaho...

Jun 21, 2018

Denise Elanor Bischoff Brotherson, 59, known affectionately by her husband as "Mugs", passed away June 21, 2018, following a rafting accident just outside Denver, Colorado, where they were visiting family. Denise was born July 15, 1959, in Montrose, Colorado, to Charles Bischoff and Mignon McChesney Bischoff. She grew up and attended schools in Manitou Springs and graduated from Manitou...

Jun 21, 2018

Gregory Garth Fife, 57, of Ammon, passed away June 21, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Greg was born November 17, 1960, in Rigby, Idaho, to LeRoy Garth Fife and Helen Marie Jones Fife. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated...

Jun 20, 2018

Ann Louise Ferguson, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018, after a brief battle with the cancer that had returned. Ann was born February 2, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Bessie Fern Fielding Warren and Earl Wells Arthur Warren. The third child and first daughter, Ann held many responsibilities in the home of her...

Jun 19, 2018

John Thomas Dixon, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 19, 2018, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living.

John was born October 17, 1924, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to John Singleton Dixon and Ruth Van Blaricom Dixon. He grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Blackfoot High School. He served as a Private First...

Jun 19, 2018

Peyton Thomas Allen, 18, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 19, 2018, following a collision with another vehicle.

Born May 16, 2000, in Malad, Idaho, to Travus Dee Allen and Marci Worton Allen, he grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Westside Elementary, Eagle Rock Junior High and Skyline High School. He was a member of The...

Jun 19, 2018

Kiersten Lynn Winberg Maguire, 31, of Ammon, passed away June 19, 2018, at her home.

Kiersten was born March 9, 1987, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Michael Ray Winberg and Carolene Peterson Winberg. She grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot, where she was a cheerleader, and attended Hillcrest High School in Idaho Falls, where she was editor...

Jun 18, 2018

James William Krusch, 88, of Driggs, Idaho, passed away June 18, 2018, at Teton Post Acute Care in Idaho Falls. Private family services will be held. Private Family Services. He passed away on

Jun 18, 2018

Leo David Eaton, 58, of Ammon, passed away June 18, 2018, in Burley, Idaho. Leo was born December 10, 1959, in Lewistown, Montana, to Bert D. Eaton and Velda Leone Harrison Hogan. He grew up and attended schools in Lewistown and graduated from Fergus High School. He also attended Ricks College, Western Montana College and Eastern Oregon University where...

Jun 17, 2018

Barbara Marlene Chase, 59, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 17, 2018, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and her loving family. Barbara was born July 28, 1958, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Richmond Rush and Marlene McConnel Rush. She grew up and attended schools in Ronan, Montana, and Idaho...