Obituaries

Jonathan Daniel Wilson

Dec 16, 2024

Jonathan Daniel Wilson, 32, passed away December 16, 2024.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Carol Ann (Newcomb) Kraft

Dec 16, 2024

Carol Ann Kraft, age 84, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2024, in Idaho Falls.

Carol was born December 22, 1939, to Thelma and Parker Newcomb in Bel Fourche, South Dakota. She was the youngest of three children.

Carol spent her early years in California, South Dakota, and the Hanford Trailer City before her family...

Jerry Alan Rowe

Dec 16, 2024

Jerry Alan Rowe, 70, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a series of illnesses.

Jerry was born on August 3, 1954, to Jerald Levon Rowe and Joyce Kaye Johnson Rowe at the Fort Lewis Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Jerry was the oldest of four children born...

Glen William Messman

Dec 15, 2024

Glen William Messman, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 15, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Care Hospital. Glen was born June 2, 1947, in Hay Springs, Nebraska, to Dean William Messman and Jessie Anna Horn Messman. He grew up and attended schools in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita South East High School. He also attended and received...

Kelsey Moser

Dec 15, 2024

Kelsey Craig Moser, 47, passed away on the early morning of Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Kelsey was the first born son to Craig and Sandra Moser on April 24, 1977. Kelsey was the oldest of five siblings. He has three brothers and two sisters.

Kelsey grew up in Moreland,...

Virginia Louise (Collard) Randall

Dec 14, 2024

Virginia Louise Collard Randall passed away peacefully December 14, 2024, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 82, with her family by her side. She was under the care of her loving family and Stillwater Hospice.

Virginia was raised in Idaho Falls with her sisters, Marcia and Teri, and her brother, Curt.

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Shirley Alice (Ross) Griffin

Dec 14, 2024

Shirley Alice Ross Griffin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Born on January 6, 1936, in Glens Falls, New York, Shirley was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Jeremiah...

Patrice Elizabeth (Barker) Winstead

Dec 13, 2024

Patrice Elizabeth Winstead, 72, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away December 13, 2024, peacefully at home, at the end of a full and happy life.

Patrice was born to Lt. Colonel Arthur Wilson Barker and Clarine Lorraine Ellingson Barker on June 12, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, and was the youngest of three children.

Patrice grew up...

Merrilee "Mazie" Wold

Dec 13, 2024

Mazie was born in South Carolina on November 4, 1949. The family moved to Idaho Falls when Mazie was about six months old. She grew up on 11th Street, the second of seven children of Lionel and Mary Wold.

Mazie passed away at her home in Idaho Falls on December 13, 2024.

Mazie was always...

Lin Pitkin

Dec 13, 2024

Linden Ray Pitkin, 86, of Mackay, Idaho, left this Earth on December 13, 2024, surrounded by family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dad was born October 18, 1938, in Emmett, Idaho, to George Grant Pitkin and Mildred Flake Pitkin. He grew up and attended schools in Emmett, Idaho, and graduated as Valedictorian of his class in...

Robert "Robby" Charles Brusman

Dec 12, 2024

Robert Charles "Robby" Brusman, age 68, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Robby was born on June 15, 1956, in Niagara Falls, New York, to Robert Charles Donihue and Jessie May Muir. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Jessie, and his dad, Lorenzo Dow "Buck" Brusman. Though he lived...

George Joseph Schneider

Dec 12, 2024

George Schneider, beloved father and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Rexburg, Idaho, at the age of 81. Born on March 28, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, George lived a life rich with curiosity, humor, and kindness. He grew up in Philadelphia and spent many summers on the shores of Brigantine, New Jersey. He resided in Idaho...

Dorothy "Dot" (Smith) Tyler

Dec 11, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Arlene Smith Tyler, 98, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She was born March 25, 1926, to Allen Freeman Smith and Dorothy Jane Welker Smith, in the tiny town of Henrieville, Utah. Dot was the youngest of nine children. She had a happy childhood growing up in St. Anthony, Idaho....

John Davis Gentry Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

John Davis Gentry, Jr., 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 11, 2024, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 2651 Cromwell Lane, Blackfoot, Idaho. The family will visit with friends from 1-2 p.m. prior at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon...

Tommy Ray Merrel

Dec 11, 2024

Tommy Ray Merrel, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Tommy was born June 19, 1944, in Bakersfield, California, to Donald  Merrel and Bessie Kline Merrel. He grew up and attended schools in Bakersfield and San Jose, California. He joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam...

Jose A. Delgado

Dec 10, 2024

Jose Abraham Delgado, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 10, 2024, at his home.

Jose was a smart and strong man. He was always willing to do anything for his family. He grew up in California, where he was raised by his mother, along with his 5 siblings. He played baseball for all his childhood and...

Vincent G Storer

Dec 10, 2024

Vincent G Storer, 73, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away December 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Vince was born April 14, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, to Ralph John Storer and Anne Pearl Mivshek Storer. As a child, the Halpin family took him in as one of their own. He grew up and attended schools in...

Richard Schwabedissen

Dec 8, 2024

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard Eugene Schwabedissen, 90, of Riverton, Utah, passed away at home on December 8, 2024. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Richard was born October 26, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Louis August Schwabedissen and Jessie Burbidge Schwabedissen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Russell Wayne Lintecum

Dec 8, 2024

Russell Wayne Lintecum, 78, passed away December 8, 2024.

No services will be held at this time.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Judy Ann (Orner) Acosta

Dec 8, 2024

Judy Ann Acosta, born on December 5, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Uteave Orner. Judy was preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Tonya Lyn Orner.

Judy is survived her loving children, John Lee Orner and Felix Acosta, along with Felix’s...