Obituaries

Steven L. Murdock

Dec 4, 2024

Steven L. Murdock, 71, of Hamer, Idaho, passed away December 4, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Steve was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 3, 1953, to Dave and Uvon Murdoch. He grew up in Independence, Idaho, until he was 6 years old, then he moved with his parents to...

Clifford "Dale" Nealis

Dec 4, 2024

Clifford Dale Nealis, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 4, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Dale was born August 17, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clifford Coti Nealis and Vaudis Emma Hammer Nealis. He grew up and attended schools...

Sandra "Sandy" Odessa Crofts

Dec 3, 2024

Sandy Taylor Crofts passed away surrounded by family on December 3, 2024.

Sandy was passionate about swimming, the ocean, and kayaking. Sandy also was passionate about being a CPR/First aid instructor and did that for many years through the Red Cross. It was her passion, and she loved it for many years after stopping with them.

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Charlene (Rapp) Hendrickson

Dec 2, 2024

Charlene Rapp Hendrickson, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 2, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Eden Home Health & Hospice.

Charlene was born January 23, 1927, in Rigby, Idaho, to Wallace Richard Rapp and Louise Ritter Rapp. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and Roberts,...

Ric Garde Bowman

Dec 1, 2024

It is with love and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Ric Garde Bowman, 70, of Idaho Falls. He left this world the evening of December 1, 2024, surrounded by his wife, 5 children, son in law, and 3 of his oldest grandchildren at the Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. After a long and...

Bonnie Louise (Tyler) Elser

Dec 1, 2024

Bonnie Louise Elser, 83, of Rigby, passed away December 1, 2024.

Bonnie was born March 25, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the eldest daughter, to Jay Douglas Tyler and Dorothy Louise Cleverley Tyler. She grew up and attended schools in the Coltman and Ucon area while living on the family farm. Bonnie later graduated from Bonneville High...

Ladawn (Taylor) Lott

Dec 1, 2024

On December 1, 2024, another shining star was added to the heavens. Our beloved Mother, Ada LaDawn Lott, passed from this mortal existence. She graced our mortal lives for 89 years leaving a legacy of love and compassion to all who knew her. She lived her life in harmony with the teachings of the gospel. Her tremendous and unquestionable...

Melissa Afton (Knowles) Gable

Dec 1, 2024

Melissa Afton Gable, 42, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 1, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Melissa was born June 6, 1982, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John Philip Knowles and SanDee Cook Knowles. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

Melissa made her home...

Kenneth (Ken) Benson Allen

Nov 30, 2024

Kenneth (Ken) Benson Allen was born December 1, 1953, in Nampa, Idaho, to Wendell Benson (Ben) Allen and Rosemary Bischoff Allen. Ken, was their second child and first son. Ken passed away November 30, 2024, in Bountiful, Utah, a day before his 71st birthday.

Ken attended and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. After graduation he furthered...

Merelin Pamela (Van Buren) Miles

Nov 30, 2024

Merelin Pamela Miles passed away peacefully, at home on November 30, 2024, at the age of 82.

Merelin was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Anna Mae Lewis and Frank Van Buren. Merelin grew up in the Twin Falls, Idaho, area and later lived in Fort Hall, Dubios, Idaho Falls, and most recently Pocatello, Idaho.

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Valerie Hansen

Nov 30, 2024

Valerie Kay Hansen, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 30, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of her loving family.

Valerie was born March 15, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merrill Ray Byington and Bessie Theresa Hunsaker Byington. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe and graduated from...

Gary H Lythgoe

Nov 28, 2024

Gary H Lythgoe, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after suffering a stroke.

Gary was born April 18, 1936, in Worland, Wyoming, to Eldred Harrop Lythgoe and Grace Bernice Tolman Lythgoe. He grew up and attended schools in Montana and graduated from Brigham Young University. He received his...

Sadie (Jones) Tharp

Nov 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sadie Ann Tharp, 42, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, who passed away on November 28, 2024, at her home in Idaho Falls. Sadie was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, known for her bubbly personality, infectious laughter, and vibrant spirit that touched everyone she encountered.

Sadie...

Cindy Whitaker

Nov 26, 2024

Cindy Whitaker, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2024.

No services are being held.

Gordon Floyd Sorensen

Nov 26, 2024

Gordon Floyd Sorensen, 65, of Swan Valley, Idaho, passed away November 26, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Brio Hospice.

Gordon was born October 7, 1959, in Pocatello, Idaho, to John DeMar Sorensen and Carol JoAnn Rasmussen Call. He grew up in Grace, Idaho, later moving to Pocatello where...

Marilyn Kaye (Schuldt) Blacker

Nov 26, 2024

Marilyn Kaye Schuldt Blacker, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Marilyn was reunited with her baby girl, Tammy, on November 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born on April 2, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harry Schuldt Sr. and Flora Marker Schuldt. She was one...

John Watson Hazen Ii

Nov 26, 2024

John Watson Hazen II passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife, his children, their spouses, and his cherished dog, Gretta. He was 76 years old.

Born on September 11, 1948, in Houston, Texas, John was the son of entrepreneurs John "Jack" Hazen and Sara Bashara. A man of remarkable...

Delon Landon

Nov 25, 2024

On November 25, 2024, DeLon Harold Landon, of Rigby, passed peacefully at the age of 89, surrounded by his children and family.

DeLon was born June 19, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the oldest of nine children born to Harold James Landon and Zelma Cunningham Landon. During his early years, the family lived in Salmon,...

Margo Sue (Denning) Rodriguez

Nov 25, 2024

Margo Sue Denning Rodriguez, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 25, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Margo was born May 4, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, to Dell M. Denning and Jacqueline Joann Miller Denning. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended...

Rhea (Pack) Elswood

Nov 24, 2024

Rhea Elswood, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 24, 2024, at Rigby Lake Assisted Living.

She was born February 2, 1928, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Freeman Pack and Edna Barker Pack. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she completed all of her schooling.

Rhea...