Obituaries

Jul 7, 2018

Nanci Lin Cutler passed away July 7, 2018, at the age of 51.

She was born December 3, 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to her loving parents Frank and Aeko June Date. She graduated from Skyline High School in 1985 as well as Idaho State University in 1991 with a Bachelor’s degree in finance and management.

Jul 7, 2018

Lois Lou Radford, 84, of Rigby, passed away July 7, 2018, at her home in Rigby. She was under the care of Avalon Home Health and Hospice. Lois was born April 23, 1934, in Salmon, Idaho, to Lester Clayton Frisk and Ivy Badel Hansen Frisk Higginson Bills. She grew up and attended schools in Grant and Rigby. She attended...

Jul 6, 2018

Wanda Z. Percival, 81, of Ammon, passed away July 6, 2018, at MorningStar Reflections Care in Idaho Falls. Wanda was born December 12, 1936, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Herman A. Zollinger and Lavina Webster Zollinger. She was the second of two children. She attended Rexburg schools and graduated from Madison High School in May 1955. After graduation, she married...

Jul 6, 2018

Judith Ann Rutledge Waggoner died peacefully in hospice care on July 6, 2018, at her assisted living residence in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on August 27, 1937, she was almost 81 years old. Her daughter, Anne- Marie Waggoner Gilmore, was with her during her final illness, playing classical music during her passing time. She was surrounded by caregivers at...

Jul 6, 2018

Mark DeMar Grover, 77, of Rexburg, passed away July 6, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of his family and One Source Hospice. DeMar was born April 4, 1941, in Archer, Idaho, to Mark Grover and Erma Boulter Grover. He grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Rigby High School. Following graduation,...

Jul 6, 2018

Roger Dix Hoffman, Sr., 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Encompass Home Health & Hospice. Dix, as he was known by all, was born October 12, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to C.R. Hoffman and Archie Havens Hoffman. He lived his entire...

Jul 5, 2018

Corwyn LeRoy Tilley, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 5, 2018, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community. He was under the care of his loving family and Signature Healthcare & Hospice.

Corwyn was born May 22, 1935, in Burley, Idaho, to John William Tilley and Rulla Elizabeth Marshall Tilley. He grew up and attended schools in...

Jul 3, 2018

James Peterson Crook, 87, of Iona, passed away July 3, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Jim was born May 23, 1931, in Smoot, Wyoming, to Rulon James "Hemi" Crook and Rula Jannett Peterson Crook. He grew up and attended schools in Smoot and graduated from...

Jul 3, 2018

Armando Alberico, 88, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2018, at his home in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his loving family, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Armando was born July 1, 1930, in San Vittorino, a beautiful mountain village in central Italy, to Elena (Disibio) and Americo Alberico. His father emigrated to the U.S. in 1930...

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...