Obituaries

Jack Westergard

Oct 31, 2016

John Henry "Jack" Westergard Jr., 67, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away October 31, 2016, at Portneuf Medical Center.

Jack was born March 3, 1949, in Boise, Idaho, to John Henry Westergard and Alta Wakeman Westergard. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On September 2, 1968,...

Andrew Meyer

Oct 29, 2016

Dr. Andrew John "Drew" Meyer, longtime resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away in the company of his family and loved ones on the evening of October 29, 2016. He had been in failing health for more than a year, but entered into the critical stage of illness six months ago, which brought his earthly life to an end....

Esther Andersen

Oct 28, 2016

Esther Ann Wellard Andersen, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 28, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Esther was born March 31, 1929, in Howe, Idaho, to John William Wellard and Gertrude Isabelle Andrews Wellard. She grew up in Howe, Spencer, and Hibbard, graduating from Sugar-Salem High School. She received her nurse’s training at the...

Gisela Marquette

Oct 27, 2016

Gisela Dorit Gansert Marquette, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 27, 2016, at her home. Gisela was born March 26, 1940, in Berlin, Germany, to Herbert August Gansert and Irmgard Gertrude Woydowski Gansert. Gisela was a mother and homemaker. Gisela is survived by her daughter, Angelica (Tom) Hackney of Idaho Falls, ID. She was preceded in death by her...

Hayden Chapa

Oct 27, 2016

Sheryl Stoddard

Oct 27, 2016

Sheryl Ann Stoddard, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 27, 2016, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Sheryl was born April 20, 1934, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Luther Ballif Squires and Afton Thompson Squires. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Michael Mcguire

Oct 26, 2016

Michael Eugene "Mike" McGuire, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Michael loved his family with all his heart. He was a wonderful example of hard work, honesty, and unconditional love. Born July 27, 1949, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Harold Eugene and Fern Beach McGuire, Mike learned hard work,...

Gardner Perry Iii

Oct 26, 2016

Passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Notes: No services will be held.

Rose Gramm

Oct 26, 2016

Rose Marie Gramm, 55, of Rigby, passed away October 26, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Rose was born December 21, 1960, in San Jose, California, to Thomas L. Landrie and Lottie A. Brown Landrie. Rose was a U. S. Air Force brat and attended schools all over the United States. On October 12, 1986, she married Richard...

Bud Wright

Oct 25, 2016

S. Warren "Bud" Wright passed away peacefully on October 25, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Our "Poppy" was born February 19, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Warren E. and Hazel S. Wright. He was the second of three children and the only son.

Shortly after his birth...

Mel Daniel

Oct 25, 2016

Melvin Richard "Mel" Daniel, Sr., 84, of Idaho Falls, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 25, 2016, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. Mel and his twin brother, Marvin Raymond Daniel, were born May 26, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to J Homer and Zelma Daniel and were the youngest of six children. Mel is survived by...

Valerie Anderson

Oct 25, 2016

Valerie Sue Molli Anderson, 57, of Leadore, passed away October 25, 2016, at Teton Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation in Idaho Falls.

A gathering will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Community Center, 202 South Railroad Street in Leadore, Idaho.

A Gathering will be held 10:00 AM ,Saturday, November 5, 2016 Leadore Community...

Evelyn Cody

Oct 24, 2016

Evelyn Dora Cody, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Services will be held in Denver, Colorado. Local arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. Services will be held in Denver, Colorado. She passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016

Ernie Kendle

Oct 24, 2016

Irving Ernest "Ernie" Kendle, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2016, at his home. He was under the loving care of his family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Ernie was born September 12, 1932, in Maywood, California, to Pierce Albert Kendle and Annie Leslie Jenkins Kendle. He grew up and attended schools in Perry, Oklahoma....

Christopher Thornock

Oct 24, 2016

Christopher Lyn Thornock, 41, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Chris was born May 12, 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Walter Wilbur Thornock and Peggy Belinda Potter Thornock. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and attended Bonneville High School. He married Heather Torres in December of 1993...

Marie Anderson

Oct 24, 2016

Marie Louise Pilotte Gough Anderson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2016, at her home. Marie was born February 28, 1927, in Denton, Montana, to Arthur Pilotte and Mildred Amundsen Pilotte. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Hawthorne Elementary School. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School. On April 24, 1943, she married Calvin Henry...

Phil Polkinghorn

Oct 24, 2016

William Phillip Polkinghorn, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 22, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Phil was born June 1, 1931, in Butte, Montana to William Henry Polkinghorn and Florence Camille Burr. He grew up in Butte, Montana. He liked to speed skate, ride motorcycles, and work in shop class....

Lorraine Jacobsen

Oct 24, 2016

Patty Lorraine Jacobsen, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2016, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Lorraine was born July 2, 1926, at the family home in Annis, Idaho, to Riley Hall and Mina Bitton Hall. Lorraine grew up on the farm in...

Debra Hopper

Oct 23, 2016

Debra Ruth Hopper, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 23, 2016, at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot.

Debra was born November 1, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank Thomas Leming and Gladys Faye McKenzie Leming. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School. She also attended Regis Cosmetology...

William "Coco" Sturgeon, Jr

Oct 22, 2016

William "Coco" Sturgeon, Jr., 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 22, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Coco was born December 13, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas, to William Sturgeon, Sr., and Guadalupe Aguirre Sturgeon. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. On May 15, 1976, he married Julia Cooper in Blackfoot, Idaho. To this...