Obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

Joan Lois Esser Thiel, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 24, 2018, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. Joan was born July 1, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Jacob Esser and Emily Henschew Esser. She grew up and attended schools in Madison and graduated from high school there. On July 16, 1954, she married Denis William Thiel Sr. in...

Nov 22, 2018

Charles Kay Thompson passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018 with members of his extended family at his bedside. He was born in Seattle, Washington on May 29, 1922 to Charles S. and Lyda B. Thompson. He was raised in Cedar Falls, Washington where his father was an engineer at the power plant that supplied the city...

Nov 21, 2018

Rose Marie Hoffman, 90, of Rigby, passed away November 21, 2018, at Teton Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation in Idaho Falls. She was born on February 10, 1928, in Canton, Ohio. In 1948, while living in Detroit, Michigan, she met and married Bob Hoffman in 1950. They moved to Rigby, Idaho, in 1968, and operated the Rigby Bowl until...

Nov 21, 2018

John David Stuart, 46, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 21, 2018, peacefully at his home. John was born August 9, 1972, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to John Edward Stuart and Donna Marie (Ekas) Stuart. He was baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Humbolt, Tennesse, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bolivar, Tennessee. His family moved to Denver,...

Nov 21, 2018

Beatrice Edith "Bea" Torman Arnold, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 21, 2018, at her home. She was under the care of her family and Aspen Hospice. Beatrice was born July 18, 1930, in Ogden, Utah, to Lee Torman and Dorothy Elwood Torman. She grew up and attended schools in Ogden and graduated from high school there. On...

Nov 19, 2018

Mary F. Lydon Guheen (1914-2018)

Our mother Mary Florence Lydon Guheen passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Monday, November 19, 2018 at her daughter Judith’s home in Victor, Idaho. She was born in San Mateo, California on August 25, 1914 to Edward C. and Marie A. Lydon. She grew up at the Beresford Country...

Nov 18, 2018

Venetta Nelson, 62, of Idaho Falls passed away, November 21, 2018 at her home. Graveside services will be at 11a.m., Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at Archer-Sutton Cemetery in Rexburg.

Nov 17, 2018

Theron Rex Ashment, 84, of Swan Valley, passed away November 17, 2018, at Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg, Idaho. He was under the care of Homestead Hospice and his loving family. Theron was born November 2, 1934, in Glen, Idaho, to Arlynn Merten Ashment and Vella Drucilla Ashment. He was raised in Star Valley, Wyoming. As a young man...

Nov 17, 2018

Patti Lyn Taylor Newman, 65, of Idaho Falls, returned home to her Heavenly Father on November 17, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Solace Hospice. Patti was born February 16, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ralph M Taylor and Persis Young Taylor. She grew up and attended schools in...

Nov 16, 2018

Gayle George Blackburn, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 16, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho and Visiting Angels. Gayle was born June 10, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jesse Lorin Blackburn and Hazel Muriel Ferguson Blackburn. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho...

Nov 15, 2018

Jay David Gentle, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 15, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Nov 14, 2018

Doreen Renae Burke, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 14, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Doreen was born May 6, 1960, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Eugene Albert Piquet and Dorothy Kopacz Piquet. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On February 14, 1984, she married Kevin...

Nov 12, 2018

Stanley Livingston Medran, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 12, 2018, at his home. Stanley was born June 25, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Oscar A. Medran and Mary J. Gonzales Medran. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended O.E. Bell and I.F. High School and went on to serve in the National Guard. Stanley made...

Nov 11, 2018

Shirley Kay (Sparr) Bregg, 72 years old, passed away at home on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Kay was born August 11,1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Charles Wesley Sparr and Emma Ann (Tracy) Sparr. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Ricks College. On December 27, 1965, Kay...

Nov 10, 2018

Helen Margaret Jansen Flagler, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 10, 2018, at her home with two of her sons by her side. Helen was born March 1, 1923, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Leonard William Jansen and Florence H. Petersen Jansen. She grew up and attended schools in the area. She worked many jobs during World War II....

Nov 10, 2018

James Holt Robison, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 10, 2018, with his loving wife, Lynne, at his side. Jim was born February 8, 1932, in Yakima, Washington, to John and Johanna Robison.

Jim was raised in Montrose, California, later graduating from Glendale High School. Jim enrolled in Occidental College in Los Angeles, receiving his Bachelors...

Nov 9, 2018

Larry Leslie Matson, 71, of Ammon, passed away November 9, 2018, at his home. Larry was born July 25, 1947, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Melwood Leslie Matson and Margaret Elenor Baker Matson. He grew up and attended schools in Lakewood, Colorado, and graduated from Lakewood High School. He also attended technical schools. On February 28, 1986, he married Kristin...

Nov 9, 2018

Leslie William "Bill" Starnes Jr., 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2018, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. He was surrounded by his loving family. Leslie was born July 29, 1932, in Grenola, Kansas, to Leslie William Starnes Sr. and Virginia Beatrice Johnson Starnes. He grew up and attended schools in Buhl, Idaho. On July 23,...

Nov 8, 2018

Earl Feinauer, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Earl was born September 8, 1925, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Christian Frederick Feinauer and Jennie Pearl Nowland Feinauer. He grew up in Dingle and Montpelier, Idaho. He attended the Alton one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Montpelier High School. Earl then attended Utah...

Nov 8, 2018

Wesley Allen Murphy, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2018, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. &nbsp Born: June 16, 1963&nbsp Place of Birth: Tacoma, WA&nbsp Death: November 8,...