Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Judy Blackburn
Jun 5, 2026
Dear Judy,
You were born to Elmer and Virginia Blackburn. You were a devoted middle sister to Lea Mae Johnson and Ben Blackburn.
Grandma was proud of your education at Willamette University where you earned a degree in teaching and music. You became a loving and inspirational teacher at New Sweden, Ethel Boyes, and Westside Elementary.
You loved classical music, singing in the...
Martin John Stoddard
Jun 4, 2026
Martin John Stoddard, 86, of Shelley, passed away June 4, 2026, after a long health battle.
He was born in Shelley, Idaho, on January 6, 1940, to Wilford and Ireta Stoddard. He was the thirteenth of sixteen children, eight boys and eight girls. He was raised in Shelley and learned all aspects of farming at a young age.
He was drafted into...
Bernice Shirley
Jun 4, 2026
Bernice W. Shirley, 97, of Ammon, passed away June 4, 2026, surrounded by loving family members.
Bernice was born September 1, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alex Weber and Freeda Christensen Weber. She grew up and attended schools in Burton and Rexburg, Idaho. She attended Ricks College, graduating in 1952, with a nursing degree.
On October 31, 1952, she married Fred...
Steve Robinson
Jun 3, 2026
Steven Kay Robinson, 78, passed away June 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard.
Larry Earl Chapple
Jun 3, 2026
Larry Earl Chapple, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born on September 14, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Russell and Nellie Cleverly Chapple. As a young boy on a farm, his love for horses developed into a lifelong passion. For over 60 years, Larry participated in horse and...
Richard Norwood Gurley
Jun 3, 2026
Dr. Richard N. Gurley, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.
Born on November 24, 1935, in South Carolina, to Richard Gurley and Alma Peeples, Richard lived a life defined by intellect, perseverance, service, and devotion to family. From his southern roots, growing up in Newton, North Carolina, he built a remarkable life and career that took him across...
Sheronne Justesen
Jun 3, 2026
Sheronne Louise Justesen, 78, of Ammon, passed away June 3, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and her loving family. Her son, Clinton, an experienced nurse, worked skillfully and tirelessly down the stretch to keep her comfortable.
Sheronne was born October 30, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, to Albert Eldredge Dicks and Beatrice...
Robert Michael Piper
Jun 2, 2026
Robert Michael “Mike” Piper, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 2, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital surrounded by his family.
Robert was born September 15, 1939, in Glendale, California, to Robert Clarence Piper and Gladys Maxine Kitchin. He grew up and attended schools in Glendale and attended Montebello High School. He served in the United States Navy.
On December 4,...
Nancy "Carole" Shaw Welsh
Jun 2, 2026
Nancy "Carole" Welsh, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 2, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and her family.
Roger Conrad Jones
Jun 2, 2026
Roger C Jones, 62, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2026, in his home, in Idaho Falls.
Roger was born April 23, 1964, in Jerome, Idaho, and graduated from Shelley High School. He was a dedicated and valued employee at Industrial Hose and Fittings for the past 30 years. Roger was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, talented woodworker, and dedicated Papa...
Chris E. Haggar
Jun 2, 2026
Chris E. Haggar, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 2, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of One Source Hospice.
No services will be held at this time.
Larry Harp and Colleen Stevens-Harp
Jun 1, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Larry Harp, age 72, and his beloved wife, Colleen Stevens-Harp, age 74. They left us just two weeks apart on January 2, 2026, and January 16, 2026, after living a life full of love and togetherness.
Larry was born on June 18, 1953, in Santa Barbara, California, to Eugene Henson...
James Chapple, Jr.
May 30, 2026
James Leo Chapple, Jr., 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 30, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
James was born April 2, 1972, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to James Leo Chapple, Sr. and Barbara Joy McKelley Chapple. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He also attended Idaho State University.
On April 25,...
Chandi Roy Chowdhuri and Gita Roy Chowdhury
May 29, 2026
Chandi Roy Chowdhuri, passed away May 29, 2026, and Gita Roy Chowdhury, passed away May 31, 2026, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
No obituary will be posted at this time.
Gwen Regier
May 27, 2026
Gwen Irene Regier, 81, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, in Seaside, Oregon.
Gwen was born on May 29, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, sense of humor, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Butch Schluter.
Gwen is survived by her children, Penny...
Steve Schlager
May 26, 2026
Stephen Paul “Steve” Schlager, 59, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 26, 2026.
Steve was born on September 4, 1966, in Casper, Wyoming, to Walter Neal Schlager and Mary Gertrude Wood Schlager. He was the youngest of four children, joining his siblings, Tim Schlager, Kathy (Schlager) Flowers, and Daniel Schlager. Growing up, Steve worked at the...
George L. Kramer
May 26, 2026
George LeRoy Kramer, Jr., 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 26, 2026, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community.
George was born an only child on May 18, 1944, in Greenfield, Missouri, to George L. Kramer Sr. and Mary Zumwalt Kramer. Fortunately, George Sr. was one of eight siblings so George grew up with a huge and loving set of uncles, aunts,...
Jack Ramon Taylor
May 25, 2026
Jack Ramon Taylor, 97, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community.
Jack was born November 12, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Chester George Taylor and Lana Ardell Arave Taylor. He was the second youngest of eight children. He grew up in eastern Idaho and graduated from Shelley High School before serving...
Neldon "Nick" Lynn Casper
May 24, 2026
Neldon "Nick" Lynn Casper, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 24, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Eastern Idaho Hospice.
Nick was born August 1, 1944, in Tetonia, Idaho, to Lynn Willard Casper and Ruth Margaret Hansen Casper. He grew up and attended schools in Driggs, Idaho. He earned his Bachelors Degree in...
Pam D. Bates
May 24, 2026
Pamela Denning Bates, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 24, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Pam was born May 27, 1945, in Logan, Utah, to George Telford Denning and Genevieve Wiser Denning. She grew up and graduated from Warden High School. She also attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.
In February 1964, she married Lynn Merril Bates, in Acequia,...
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