Obituaries

Lily Hunter

May 24, 2016

Lily Mae Hunter, 74, formerly of Dubois and Spencer, passed away on May 24, 2016, at her home in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, with family by her side.

She was born May 4, 1942, in Parker, Idaho, to Murray Clifford Hunter and Birdie Marie Grover Hunter. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Madison...

Ted Smith

May 23, 2016

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Ted Leland Smith, 74, of Rigby, passed away peacefully May 23, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Ted was born October 6, 1941, in Menan, Idaho, to George Elwin Smith and Ida Viola Winder Smith. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby. On November 1, 1961, he married Beverly Ellen...

Joseph F. "Joe Marmo" Marmo

May 23, 2016

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Joseph Francis Marmo, 90, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 23, 2016. He was under the care of his family and Abode Hospice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He was born on June 27, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Nicholas and Jane La Bella Marmo.

Joe grew up in...

Mary Polkinghorn

May 23, 2016

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Mary Carol Polkinghorn, 81, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away on May 23, 2016, at The Gardens in Rigby, Idaho.

Carol was born December 25, 1934 in Butte, Montana to John Joseph Grace and Dorothy Agnes Nugent. She grew up in Butte, attended Saint Joseph School, and graduated from Girls Central...

Veona Bettencourt

May 22, 2016

Veona Bettencourt, age 78, passed away May 22, 2016, in Ammon, Idaho. She died unexpectedly from heart complications at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Vee was born March 23, 1938, in Salem, Idaho, to Elmo Ira Davenport and Ivie May Davenport. She was the second oldest of seven children which required her to have many responsibilities. She...

Genia Davis

May 22, 2016

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Patti Eugenia "Genia" Davis, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 22, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born June 7, 1964, in Gridley, California to Orville Eugene Mulkins and Patricia Parrott. She graduated from East High School in Pueblo, Colorado. On October 20, 1984, she married...

William "Bill" Mcilwain

May 21, 2016

William "Bill" Edward McIlwain, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 21, 2016, at Hospice of Eastern Idaho Home.

Bill was born January 26, 1930, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Edward McIlwain and Thelma Ray McIlwain. He grew up and attended schools in Pennsylvania and graduated from Parker High School. Upon leaving high school, he worked for Pennsylvania Drilling...

Shana Odell

May 21, 2016

Shana Lavatelli Odell, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A private family service is being planned.

Private Family Services. She passed away on

Robert "Bob" Storms

May 20, 2016

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Robert "Bob" Leroy Storms, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2016, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Bob was born April 2, 1939, in New Sweden, Idaho, to Ellis Merle Storms and Florence Backlund Storms. He grew up in...

Cindy Andrus

May 19, 2016

Cynthia Helen "Cindy" Andrus, 54, of Salmon, passed away May 19, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Rigby. She was under the care of Hearts for Hospice.

Cindy was born January 16, 1962, in Arco, Idaho, to Darrell Wray and M. Faye Whitney. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and attended Bonneville High School....

Rita Harrie

May 19, 2016

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Lorraine Rita Harrie, 79, passed away on May 19, 2016, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Rita was born September 5, 1936, in Sparta, Wisconsin to Herman L. and Ella Nauman Ripp. She was the 3rd born of five children. Rita attended St. Patricks Parochial Grade School, and graduated from Sparta High School...

Ruth Peterson

May 18, 2016

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Ruth Peterson, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 18, 2016, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

She was born July 6, 1921, in Shelley, Idaho to William Lester Peterson and Mary Viola Holm Peterson. She attended schools in Gooding and Shelley. Following her high school graduation she attended...

Joy Somers

May 18, 2016

Joy Margene Berntson Somers, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 19, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Joy was born September 30, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Fredrick Noble Berntson and Ruth Seedall Berntson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Idaho...

Maggie Mcgovern

May 18, 2016

The world darkened Wednesday, May 18, at 3:45 p.m. with the passing of Margaret Ann Connelly McGovern, known as Maggie to most. Maggie was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer on March 18, 2002 and told she had a 20 percent chance of surviving 5 years. We had more than 14 more years together.

Maggie and I met at Monterey Peninsula...

Evelyn Leavitt

May 17, 2016

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Evelyn Mae Wolfley Leavitt, 89, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Shelley, passed away May 17, 2016, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Evelyn was born April 20, 1927, in Etna, Wyoming, to Alma Edward Wolfley and Ruth Eveline Whitecar Wolfley. She grew...

Grant Haroldsen

May 17, 2016

Grant Ottley Haroldsen, 92, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2016 at his home in Idaho Falls.

The son of Oliver and Celecta Ottley Haroldsen, he was born on August 10,1923 in Idaho Falls.

He married Susie (Sue) Whiting in the Mesa LDS Temple on October 8,1951. She died in 2007.

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Marjean Drake

May 16, 2016

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MarJean Drake, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 16, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

MarJean was born January 27, 1941, in Plano, Idaho, to Clarence Hymas and Melba Bird Hymas. She grew up and attended schools in Plano and graduated from Sugar Salem High School.

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Rosa Latorre

May 16, 2016

Rosa Maria LaTorre, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 16, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Rosa was born March 16, 1929, in Lima, Peru, to Pablo LaTorre and Justina Elgera LaTorre.

Rosa was a member of the Catholic church. She loved traveling to other countries in Europe, Asia and The Carribean. She...

Gordon Jorgensen

May 15, 2016

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Gordon Lee Jorgensen, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 15, 2016, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 17, 1949, in Idaho Falls to Carlyle Jorgensen and Wanda June Furniss Jorgensen. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Bonneville...

Helen Mcmullin

May 14, 2016

Helen Diane McMullin, 72, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 14, 2016, at Fairwinds Sand Creek.

Helen was born December 26, 1943, in San Jose, California to Lawrence B Lindsley and Margaret Estella Hawkes Lindsley. She grew up and attended schools in Drummond and Ashton, Idaho, and graduated from North Fremont High School. Helen also attended...