Obituaries

Kyle Gilbert Johnson

Sep 24, 2024

Kyle Gilbert Johnson, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 24, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Kyle was born September 4, 1957, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Tebbin Gilbert Johnson and Mary Larue Jenkins Johnson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High...

Dieter Horst Albert Tretzen

Sep 23, 2024

Dieter Horst Albert Tretzen, 82, of Ammon, passed away September 23, 2024, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Dieter was born January 14, 1942, in Bayreuth, Germany, to Gotthold Albert Friedrich Tretzen and Luise  Pollach Tretzen. He grew up and attended primary school in...

Dolores Marie Martinez

Sep 23, 2024

Dolores Marie Martinez, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 23, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dolores was born April 13, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Manuel A. Martinez and Anna Veronica Ford Martinez. She grew up and attended schools in Southwest Philadelphia, and graduated from John Bartram High School.

She married Steve...

Bonnie Ann Beck

Sep 23, 2024

Bonnie Ann Beck, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 23, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Bonnie was born October 28, 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Stephen Allen Beck and Annette Frandsen Beck. She grew up in Ucon, Idaho, and graduated from...

Neva Rae (Brown) Koontz

Sep 22, 2024

Neva Rae Brown Koontz, age 87, passed away September 22, 2024, in Idaho Falls, at the home of her daughter. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. A special thanks to son-in-law, Bart Martin, and granddaughter, Cassidy Martin, who assisted Kathy in caring for her mother.

Neva was born July 30, 1937, in Idaho...

Dawna Rae Tarkalson

Sep 22, 2024

Dawna Rae Tarkalson, 79, of Salmon, passed away September 22, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Daniel Jack Tracy

Sep 22, 2024

Daniel Jack Tracy of West Yellowstone, Montana, passed away September 22, 2024, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Daniel was born July 15, 1983, in Nampa, Idaho, to Douglas Robert Howe and Lori Doty Tracy. He grew up and attended schools in Nampa and Melba.

On May 31, 2003, he married the love of...

Rollie Rex Leeper

Sep 21, 2024

Rollie Rex Leeper, 89, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Born on March 31, 1935, Rollie was the third of four siblings in the family of Lillard “Pill” Leeper and Erma Estella Koonce.

After graduating from Gooding High School in 1953, Rollie...

Merlin Larsen, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

Merlin Joseph Larsen, Jr., 95, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 4, 1929, in the house that his grandfather built in Glendale, Idaho. His parents were Merlin Joseph Larsen and Roah Mary Patterson.

He grew up and attended...

J.C. Steel

Sep 20, 2024

Job Coleman "J.C." Steel, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, September 20, 2024.

J.C. was born July 31, 1932, in Egin, Idaho, to Moroni Job Steel and Beulah Ursula Coleman Steel. He grew up and attended schools in Plano, Idaho; Egin, Idaho; and Sugar City, Idaho. He graduated  from Sugar City High School....

William "Bill" Leroy Kingsland

Sep 19, 2024

William “Bill” Leroy Kingsland, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024.

William was born May 8, 1968, in Long Beach, California, to William LeRoy Kingsland and Mary Jane Lembke Kingsland. He grew up and attended schools in California and Jerome, Idaho. He was a skilled mechanic and phenomenal artist.

Bill is survived by...

Deon (Lecheminant) Huntsman

Sep 19, 2024

Deon Lecheminant Hunstman, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Deon was born July 8, 1935, in Chester, Idaho, to John Farr Lecheminant and Mary Ellen Hathaway Lecheminant. She graduated high school in St. Anthony, Idaho, then graduated from Idaho State University as a Pharmacist. She worked as a Pharmacist...

Louis Speas

Sep 19, 2024

All the things that we prayed for are all the things that you are. You will always be our little boy, but now you are also our shining star.

Louis Malan Speas and Murphee Louise Speas were born on September 19, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jaysun Jerri Speas and McKinzee Jo Malan Speas. Louis finally...

Linda Cain

Sep 19, 2024

Linda Lee Cain, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024, at Lincoln Court retirement community. She was under the care of her loving family and Hospice Of Eastern Idaho (Dr. Scott Taylor).

Linda was born August 21, 1943, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Jack Herman Lightsey and Margie Blanche Edwards Lightsey. She grew up and attended...

Rita Mary (Jeannotte) Curtis

Sep 19, 2024

Rita Mary Beard Curtis, 94, of Idaho Falls,  passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, with her sons by her side, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls.

Rita Mary Jeannotte was born April 13, 1930, to David Solomon Jeannotte, and Edna Marie Jeannotte in Belcourt, North Dakota, on the Turtle Mountain Indian reservation.

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Shirley Ueda

Sep 18, 2024

Shirley Lee Ueda, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 18, 2024, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Shirley was born April 13, 1935, in Nampa, Idaho, to George Watson Brown and Argie Marie Fine Brown. She grew up and attended schools in...

Michael Robert Hankins

Sep 17, 2024

Michael Robert Hankins, aged 80, passed away on September 17, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Michael was born on February 20, 1944, in New York, then moved to Colorado where he spent his formative years. He went on to enlist in the United...

Gary John Hunter

Sep 17, 2024

Gary John Hunter, beloved educator, coach, and family man, passed away September 17, 2024, peacefully at the age of 88.

He was born on September 24, 1935, in Seattle, Washington, to John Sheldon and Pearl Castle Hunter. He was an only child who thrived on learning and adventure. He recounted fond memories of sledding down his street...

Lynne (Denning) Bryan

Sep 16, 2024

Lynne Denning Bryan, 76, of Ammon, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to complications of many health struggles.

Lynne was born July 9, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Edward J. Denning Sr. and Edna Geddes Eames Denning. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated...

Sharon Kay (Nystrom) Eld

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Kay Eld, 88, died peacefully, surrounded by family on September 15th, 2024.

Sharon was born August 7, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Paul 'Ed' and Kathryn Grace Nystrom.

She lived in Swatara, Minnesota until she was 7 years old. Her one sibling, a brother, Daryl, was her best friend. The family moved to...