Obituaries

Beth Marie (Rhoades) Dick

Nov 4, 2024

Beth Marie Rhoades Dick, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 4, 2024.

She was born November 2, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Albert John Rhoades and Ella Labrum Rhoades. She attended Riverside Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High, and Idaho Falls High School.

On November 24, 1948, she married the love of her...

Ron Keller

Nov 4, 2024

Ron Keller, 74, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2024.

Ronald George Keller was born to George and Carolene Keller, February 16, 1950. He had three siblings, Doug, Sandy, and Teresa.

He attended Pocatello High School where he was an all-state athlete for both their wrestling and football teams. He later enrolled at Idaho State...

Laurence R. Zirker

Nov 3, 2024

Laurence “Larry” R. Zirker, 77, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away on November 3, 2024.

He was born February 5, 1947, in Salt Lake City and raised among the red rocks of Kanab, Utah, and the rugged beauty of Page, Arizona.

Larry wore many hats in his life: river guide, missionary in South Germany, high school...

Larry Wells Whitney

Nov 3, 2024

Larry Wells Whitney, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 3, 2024. He was under the care of One Source Hospice and his loving family.

Larry was born December 22, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wells Alonzo Whitney and Lucille Violet Jacobsen Whitney. He grew up in Idaho Falls...

Lois Eileen (Draper) Mackes

Nov 3, 2024

Lois Eileen Mackes, 67, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on November 3, 2024, after a six-month battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home in the care of her husband, with family by her side.

Born Lois Eileen Draper to Reverend Larry and Lois Draper on May 2, 1957, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, she was...

David Lee

Nov 3, 2024

David Lee, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family of causes incident to age.

David was born June 1, 1938, in Oakley, Idaho, to Alfred Lee and Alta Louise Marcus Bates Lee. He attended Oakley Elementary, Burley Junior High, and Burley High School. As a youth,...

June (Anderson) Ferris

Nov 2, 2024

June Lois Ferris, 87, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away November 2, 2024, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Home Health and Hospice.

June was born November 23, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, to Carl  Anderson and Lucille Emory Anderson. She grew up and attended schools in Denver and graduated from...

Lynne (Miller) Forbush Gilgen

Nov 2, 2024

Marilyn Pearl Miller Forbush Gilgen, 84, of Rexburg, passed away November 2, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living. She was under the care of her loving family and Homestead Home Health & Hospice.

Lynne was born June 20, 1940, in Rossland, British Columbia, Canada, to John Christopher Miller and Ruth McKim Miller. She grew up and attended schools...

James Ryan Roberts

Oct 31, 2024

James Ryan Roberts, age 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 31, 2024.

He was born September 7, 1984, to Scott and Georgann Roberts in Rexburg, Idaho. He was the third of four children. His siblings are Aimee, Devin, and Jordan. Ryan graduated from Bonneville High School in 2003 with high honors. Shortly after, he married...

Margaret (Berntson) Gentle

Oct 31, 2024

Margaret Berntson Gentle, 82, passed away in her home on October 31, 2024. She was born June 24, 1942, in San Diego, California, to Mel and Louise Berntson.

She grew up with her parents and siblings in Utah and Idaho. She loved horses and fondly recalled sneaking into the pasture next door to ride her neighbor’s horse...

Gaye Ellen (Veeneman) Weekes

Oct 30, 2024

Gaye Ellen Weekes, of Shelley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 30, 2024.

She was born to Marjorie and Jack Veeneman on March 5, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Gaye lived for family and friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, wife and friend. Gaye loved children, animals and laughter.

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Karen Grandpre

Oct 29, 2024

Karen Grandpre, 69, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away October 29, 2024.

Services will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Bernard Donald Hunter

Oct 29, 2024

Bernard Donald Hunter, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on October 29, 2024, at Gables of Ammon Assisted Living. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Bernard was born April 14, 1938, in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, to Glen Dean Hunter...

Georgiana Theresa (Hoff) Crooks

Oct 28, 2024

Georgiana T. Crooks, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 28, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Family services will be planned for the spring.

Phyllis Anne (Kline) Tobias

Oct 27, 2024

Phyllis Anne Tobias, born on March 2, 1942, to Morris Kline and Antoinette Tautkins Kline, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at the age of 82. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Phyllis' life was a testament to love, compassion, and service.

Phyllis' first marriage to Thomas Louis Vlach brought forth two beloved daughters, Sarah Anne...

Edward Kearsley

Oct 26, 2024

Edward Kearsley (The Big Clipper ), 85, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. A special thanks to Brio Hospice for their wonderful loving care during his last days.

Parl Edward Kearsley, was born December 29,1938, in Driggs, Idaho, to Arthur Wallace Kearsley and Ruth Mary Bagley Kearsley. He...

Stanley Andrew Marko

Oct 26, 2024

Stanley Andrew Marko, age 92, died peacefully on October 26, 2024, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born January 24, 1932, in Great Falls, Montana, to Andrew and Helen, and grew up on a farm in the Stockett area. When Stan attended high school, he helped win the District Championship in 1950 with the...

Ellen Seedall

Oct 26, 2024

Ellen Anderson Seedall, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 16, 1941, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Stanley and Glenice Anderson. She left a profound and lasting legacy of love, kindness, and service. As the second oldest of five sisters—Cora Lea, Charla, Reva, and Eunice—Ellen's...

Nellie Rae (Hyde) Balls

Oct 24, 2024

Nellie Rae Hyde Balls, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2024, at her home with her husband and loving family at her side. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Nellie was born January 13, 1945, in Ogden, Utah, to William Wray Hyde and Vera Viella Odd Hyde. She grew up...

Eleta Irene (Cate) Creutz

Oct 24, 2024

Eleta Irene Cate Creutz, 92, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living in Ammon, Idaho, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy built on faith, service, and enduring love.

Eleta was born on November 26, 1931, in Hancock, Iowa, to Dr. Homer Delraine Cate (1900–1974)...