Obituaries

Art Mauer

Oct 3, 2024

Art Mauer was more than just a son, husband, and father. Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1954, to Robert Elmer Mauer and Dorthy Marie Seabecker Mauer, Art’s journey brought him to Idaho Falls as a young boy. The breathtaking beauty of Idaho, introduced to him by his father, Bob, kindled his enduring love for the outdoors—a passion...

Debra Jean (Jolley) Peterson

Oct 2, 2024

Debra Jean Peterson (née Jolley), beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was 50 years old, two weeks from turning 51.

Debra was born October 12, 1973, in Idaho Falls to parents, Boyd and Verla Jolley. She grew up in Firth, Idaho, which was...

Boyd R. Parish

Oct 2, 2024

Boyd R. Parish, 70, of Rigby, passed away October 2, 2024, at his home.

Boyd was born August 9, 1954, in Rigby, Idaho, to Orvil Kember Parish and Vesta Ann Ritchie Parish. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

Boyd worked as a truck driver for Boise Cascade...

Walter Wayne Reich

Oct 2, 2024

Walter Wayne Reich, 85, formerly of Rigby, passed away October 2, 2024, at his home in Leadore. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Walt was born September 27, 1939, in Cloudy, Oklahoma, to Ples Throney Reich and Ada Idell Rogers Reich. He grew up and attended schools part way through high school in Oklahoma before...

Sienna Marie (Pitman) Stewart

Sep 30, 2024

Sienna Marie Stewart was born December 29, 1952. She was raised by her mother, Carlene Pitman and father, Bud Pitman. She grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with her four brothers and sister in a humble little house in the middle of town.

Sienna married David Ray Young and had two daughters, Corina and Salina. Sienna and...

Delayne (Ridge) Yasaitis

Sep 29, 2024

DeLayne Ridge Yasaitis, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 29, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

DeLayne was born May 27, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry Ridge and Fern Bodily Ridge. She grew up and graduated from North Torrence High in Torrence, California.

Her family...

Shirley Evva (Derricott) West

Sep 28, 2024

Shirley West, 80, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Syringa Chalet Nursing Home. The last 15 years of life, her mind had to have little pauses. She lived at State Hospital, Syringa Chalet, to get the quality help she needed. The staff there were made in Heaven for her, we thank them for the special care they took...

Gary Grant Johnson

Sep 27, 2024

Gary Grant Johnson, 63, former resident of Idaho Falls, passed away on September 27th, 2024, in Hospice in Phoenix Arizona, of pancreatic and liver cancer. Sister Angie and her husband Mike were by his side, and hospice out of Phoenix was amazing during his final two weeks. Gary is the oldest son, born to Grant and Evelyn Johnson, on...

Kent Lavell Schwendiman

Sep 27, 2024

Kent Lavell Schwendiman slipped from this life to the next on September 27, 2024, at his home in Ucon, Idaho, with his wife of 64 years by his side.

Kent was born on March 28, 1937, in Newdale, Idaho, to Anita Martineau Schwendiman and H. Lavell Schwendiman. He was a farm kid from the moment he made...

Howard Lee Droescher, Jr.

Sep 26, 2024

Howard Lee Droescher, 84, of Butte, Montana, passed away September 26, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Howard was born September 24, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Howard Lee Droescher and Georgiana Kruthaup Droescher. He grew up and attended schools in...

Joseph Robert Derricott

Sep 25, 2024

Joseph Robert Derricott, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 25, 2024, at his home.

Joe was born June 19, 1964, in Burley, Idaho, to Robert Shepherd Derricott and Marilyn Munger Derricott. He grew up in Idaho and Oregon.

He married Barbara Stein and had three children, then married Jessica Fossum, and together raised their...

Craig L. Taylor

Sep 25, 2024

Craig Taylor, 74, of Rigby, passed away September 25, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Craig was born January 12, 1950, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Wayne G. Taylor and Mildred Gish Taylor. He grew up working at the family farm in Dayton, Idaho and attended schools in Pocatello where he graduated from Highland High School.

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Kristi Ann Wessel

Sep 25, 2024

Kristi Ann Wessel, 67, of Ammon, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her husband at her side September 25, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Kristi was born February 10, 1957, in Provo, Utah, to Patsy Ann Schardine. She grew up and attended schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from...

Margo Elaine (Mccomas) Starnes

Sep 24, 2024

Margo Elaine Starnes, known affectionately as Micki, passed away at the age of 81 on September 24, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Margo was born on August 10, 1943, to David (Bud) and Margaret McComas in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Margo dedicated her life to her family, embodying the role of a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

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.