Obituaries

Joseph Prophet

Mar 31, 2025

Joseph Jay Prophet, 60, passed away on March 31, 2025, at his mother's home in Idaho Falls.

Joe was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Prophet and Aura-Lee Prophet-Pickerill. Joe lived a spirited life across California, Oregon, and Idaho, leaving memories in each place he called home.

He found brotherhood and joy in serving...

Ebe Rita (Chiocciora) Martinez

Mar 30, 2025

Ebe Rita Chiocciora Martinez, 94, of San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, passed away due to congestive heart failure on March 29, 2025.

Ebe was born, the eldest of two daughters, in the Village of Bozzano, Lucca County, Italy, on February 19, 1931 to Pio Chiocciora and Palmira (Di Pietro) Chiocciora. At the age of one, she...

Robert "Bob" Larry Rish

Mar 30, 2025

Robert Larry “Bob” Rish, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Bob was born September 22, 1944, in Norfolk, NE, to Harley Allen Rish and Mary A. Tryon Rish. He grew up and attended schools in Winner, SD as well as Idaho Falls, ID. He graduated from O.E. Bell Idaho...

D'Lana V'Alae (Danks) Medrain

Mar 30, 2025

D'Lana V'alae Medrain, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

D'Lana was born November 19, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Seymour and Delpha Danks. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

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Darwin Lamar Fife

Mar 28, 2025

Darwin LaMar Fife, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 28, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Darwin was born July 8, 1939, in Lewisville, Idaho, to Aaron Clauvasa Fife and Jessie Juanita Miller Fife. He grew up and attended schools in Menan and graduated from Rigby...

Ellenor Martha (Schroedter) Guynn

Mar 27, 2025

Our dear “Oma”, Ellenor Martha Johanna Schroedter Guynn, age 91, passed peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community, Idaho Falls, surrounded by family and friends.

Ellenor was born August 6, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah; the 2nd of 3 children, to Richard and Dorle Schroedter. The family moved to California when Ellenor...

Alma Fuchs

Mar 27, 2025

Alma Theresa Fuchs, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 27, 2025, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community.

No services will be held at this time.

Vernal Gene Hansen

Mar 25, 2025

Our dear father, grandfather, brother, Vernal Gene Hansen, 84, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away March 25, 2025, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Vern was born June 29, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ervin Francis Hansen and Zenetta Roberts Hansen. He grew up in Idaho Falls...

Donna Mae (Scott) Struhs

Mar 25, 2025

Donna Mae Struhs, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of hospice.

Donna Mae was born July 3, 1929, in Rigby, Idaho, to Clarence and Vea Scott.

On April 5, 1947, she married Walter Struhs in Dillon, Montana. To this union...

Glenn John Hegsted

Mar 25, 2025

Glenn John Hegsted died on March 25, 2025, at his daughter's house in Afton, Wyoming.

He was born October 13, 1944, to Julia Genevieve Howe and Victor Orville Hegsted in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His early life was spent on the family ranch outside of Ririe. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and he became a real horse whisperer.

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Linda Rhea (Crocker) Lanning

Mar 24, 2025

On March 24, 2025, Linda Rhea Lanning peacefully passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born on February 24, 1946, in Abilene, Texas, to Lorena and Walter Crocker. Linda's life was characterized by her unwavering dedication and compassion.

During World War II, Walter's military service required the family to relocate to Pleasant Hill, New Mexico, where...

Georgia Jean (Hayes) Shurtliff

Mar 23, 2025

Georgia Jean Hayes Shurtliff, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 23, 2025, at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, Nevada.

Georgia was born December 31, 1942, in Rigby, Idaho, to George William Hayes and Odessa Sarah Hill Hayes. She was the youngest of three children. Her family moved to Monteview, Idaho when she was about...

Erva Evagene (Olson) Olson Miller

Mar 23, 2025

Erva Evagne Olson Miller, 99, of Spring City, Utah, passed away March 23, 2025, at her home.

Erva was born July 17, 1925, in Afton, Wyoming, to George and Fanny Tippets Olson. Her mom passed away when she was 2 following a difficult delivery of her baby brother.

Life was difficult on a small farm,...

Ervin Ray Hansen

Mar 22, 2025

Ervin Ray Hansen, aka-Ervie Pie, Oofie, the Legend, Earl, Tank, was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on March 28, 1978. He left this world on his terms, quietly and peacefully March 22, 2025. He was never fond of celebrating his birthday, and therefore decided he would just ditch this one entirely–very much to the irritation of Alma who had...

Jaysen Alvin Bassett

Mar 22, 2025

Jaysen Alvin Bassett escaped this mortal realm on March 22, 2025, at the age of 48. He did it on purpose to avoid being told he couldn't go camping or hunting in his condition. He passed away peacefully at home with the love of his life. He was a good man, perfect husband, Dad, and Grandpa. He was world-renowned...

Ellen (Yost) Griffin

Mar 21, 2025

Ellen Yost Griffin, 83, of Iona, Idaho, passed away at Rigby Lake Assisted Living Center on Friday, March 21, 2025, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Ellen was born on October 27, 1941, in her Grandmother Yost’s house in Springdale, Idaho, to Orlin Carl Yost and Margie Ardell Kunzler Yost. She was the oldest of six sisters. She...

Minoo D. Sumariwalla

Mar 21, 2025

Minoo D. Sumariwalla, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 21, 2025.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Scott Albert Tirrell

Mar 20, 2025

Scott Albert Tirrell, 60, of Idaho Falls passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2025, the first day of spring, surrounded by loved ones.

Scott was born on September 26, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Albert and Deon Tirrell. Life tested Scott early when he lost his father at the age of five and his...

Carol Lee Huffaker

Mar 20, 2025

Carol Lee Huffaker, 72, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born on August 11, 1952, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Carol lived a life marked by devotion-to her faith, her family, and the many passions that brought her joy. Carol was a woman of deep commitment, unwavering integrity, and boundless kindness. She...

Roxanne Lee (Hart) Swofford

Mar 20, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Roxanne Lee Hart Swofford, 76 years, of Ammon, passed away March 20, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Roxanne was born June 22, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leland Jay Hart and Wanda Moon Hart. She grew up and attended schools...