Obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Barbara Rheta Adelman, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 16, 2024, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living.

Barbara was born November 9, 1938, in Meriden, Connecticut, to Raymond J. Brault and Esther Lange Brault. She grew up and attended schools in Connecticut. She also attended Catholic college where she earned a B.S. in nursing.

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Oct 16, 2024

Jack (Jackie) Leon Walker died peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his daughter Gloria William's home near Idaho Falls, where he lived for the past decade. A lifelong sheep farmer who valued hard work, humility and honesty, Jack nurtured a small herd of sheep into his early 90s.

Born November 4, 1928, in Iona, Idaho to...

Oct 15, 2024

Randy James Cripe, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 15th in Idaho Falls, ID at the home of family surrounded by loving family members.

Born on December 30th, 1953 at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wood St in Decatur, Illinois, to Floyd Cripe and Evelyn Marcella Boggs Cripe, the youngest of their four children.  He spent his...

Oct 14, 2024

Dorothy Peterson Belnap died on October 14, 2024, at the age of 92, while living in Fairwinds Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born December 8, 1931, at the home of her Grandma and Grandpa Crystal's in Garfield, Idaho, to Zola Crystal Peterson and Spencer Henry Peterson.  She married Emery Mead Belnap on June 29, 1954 in...

Oct 14, 2024

Dear Old Dad passed away, October 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, of causes related to old age.

Allen Dwyer McCrady was born December 3, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Roland Allen McCrady and Ethel Selina Dwyer, joining his sister, Janice, born in 1926. His early years were spent in the family homes in Edgewood, Pennsylvania...

Oct 13, 2024

Marion Deanna Butte Harris, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 13, 2024 at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

She was born May 26, 1940, at the LDS Hospital to Linden David Butte Sr. and Marion Deon Brown Butte. Her family was living in Alpine, Wyoming and then moved to the Lincoln area. Deanna graduated in 1958 from...

Oct 12, 2024

Judy McDonald, beloved mother, grandma, friend, quilter, baker, and dog enthusiast, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by the love of her family.

Judy was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1941. As a child, her family moved around the Salt Lake Valley. Because of this, she and her sister,...

Oct 11, 2024

Jose Angel-Ociel Nery, 2 months, of Pocatello, tragically passed away October 11, 2024, at Portneuf Medical Center.

Jose was born August 19, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Jose A. Nery and McKencei Martinez-Chacon.

He enjoyed snuggle time with mama and papa. Jose was a light in our lives that will truly be missed.

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Oct 11, 2024

Robert E Hudson, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away October 11, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born May 1, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ray Hudson and Ruth Sobieski Hudson. Robert didn't have an easy childhood as he was born with a heart defect. His parents were told to name him...

Oct 11, 2024

Dominic Wilks Jr., 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 11, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He lived in Idaho Falls with his wife of 60 years, Sandra Wilks. They are members of Christ the King Church in Idaho Falls.

The 8:15 a.m. Daily Mass on November 8, 2024, at Holy Rosary Church (905 S...

Oct 11, 2024

Kernan Joseph Longua Jr., 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 11, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Kernan was born November 5, 1964, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Kernan Joseph Longua Sr. and Janice Kirby Longua. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, most...

Oct 10, 2024

Max John Isaacson, aka Bullet, 82, passed away peacefully October 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Max was born on March 19, 1942 to Carl & Lorraine Isaacson in Malad, Idaho. He graduated from Malad High School in 1961.

He was called to serve a mission for The Church...

Oct 9, 2024

Rance Hugh Young, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Rance was born March 21, 1938, in Annis, Idaho, to Therral Young and Hazel Newby Young.

On October 2, 1958, he married Roberta Peterson in Rigby, Idaho. Rance worked as a welder in the manufacturing...

Oct 9, 2024

Dewey Floyd Furness, 90, of Sugar City, Idaho, passed away October 9, 2024, at The Homestead Assisted Living in St. Anthony.

He was born on July 31, 1934, in Teton, Idaho, to Floyd and Gladys Bessie Birch Furness.  Dewey had two younger siblings, Noreen and K. He spent his younger years in Teton and Victor before settling...

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Dale Speirs, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Ron was born June 7, 1942, in Hawthorne, Nevada, to Forrest Dale Speirs and Loine Kinney Speirs. He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls, Idaho,...

Oct 9, 2024

Jacquelyn Buchmiller, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at her home.

Jacquelyn was born May 17, 1951, in Glendale, California, to Melvin Farrell Kunz and Velda (Smith) Kunz. She grew up and attended school in Glendale, California, and later graduated from Continental Beauty Academy and received her cosmetology license.

On June 20,...

Oct 8, 2024

John “Junior” R. Scafe, Jr., 15, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Junior was born March 26, 2009, in Rexburg, Idaho, and was son to John Edward Scafe and Shalae Tanya Shears. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and was a Freshman at Bonneville High School....

Oct 8, 2024

Gregory M Ker, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024.

He was born June 19, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Greg married Theresa Smith Ker in 1979. Together, they raised three kids and welcomed many grandkids. Greg loved fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.

Private family services will be held....

Oct 8, 2024

Margie Jensen, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She slipped away gracefully, the same as she lived life, surrounded by love and support from her children. Margie was born December 7, 1928, in Teton, Idaho, the third of eight children, to Thomas Edward and Genevieve (Rhodes) Baker. Her siblings were...

Oct 8, 2024

Gary Lee Beardall, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice and his loving wife.

Gary was born December 30, 1947, in Provo, Utah, to Max Clyde Beardall and Thelma Nielsen Beardall. He grew up in Springville, Utah, and graduated from Springville...