Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas

Faye Monson

Faye Monson

Aug 28, 2026

Alice Faye Monson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Known for her kindness, steady strength, and generous heart, Faye left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born on April 16, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clifford and Maurine Clements. Faye grew up with a...

Billy Park

Billy Park

Aug 27, 2026

Billy James “William” Park, 51, of Ammon, passed away August 27, 2026.

Billy was born November 15, 1974, in Rexburg, Idaho. He grew up attending schools in Rexburg, graduating from Madison High School. While attending Adams Elementary, he met his best friend, Christopher Clark, creating a bond with the entire Clark family that would last a lifetime.

On February 11, 1995, Billy...

Bobby Ray "Bob" McKinney

Bobby Ray "Bob" McKinney

Aug 27, 2026

Bobby Ray McKinney, 85, of Shelley, passed away August 27, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice, and surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was born November 13, 1940, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, to Samuel Wade McKinney and Mattie Carpenter McKinney. He grew up and attended schools in Spruce Pine until he...

Charles Mark Dutkevitch

Charles Mark Dutkevitch

Aug 26, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Mark Dutkevitch, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 26, 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Charlie was born August 20, 1941, in Throop, Pennsylvania, the son of Leo Dutkevitch and Josephine Dembosky Dutkevitch. He grew up in the Scranton area and graduated from Throop High School in...

Jordan Benjamin Cowan

Jordan Benjamin Cowan

Aug 26, 2026

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Jordan Benjamin Cowan, 28, of Rigby, passed away August 26, 2026, at home.

Jordan was born June 22, 1998, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Bernard Franklin Cowan and Valerie Jo West Cowan. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

On October 7, 2022, he married Rebecca Rochelle Lilley...

Derrick Denning Bryan

Derrick Denning Bryan

Aug 25, 2026

Derrick Denning Bryan, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 25, 2026, at his home.

Derrick was born on July 3, 1969, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the son of Rodney Noel Bryan and Lynne Denning Bryan, and grew up surrounded by family in the community he would call home for much of his life. He attended many schools over...

Kurt Jigg Holverson

Kurt Jigg Holverson

Aug 25, 2026

Kurt Jigg Holverson, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by his family after enduring a reoccurring illness for several years.

He was born April 29, 1955, in Provo, Utah, to Virgie Jo Hodge Holverson and Don Edwin Holverson. The unique middle name given to him is rooted in his grandfather's dancing ability as he was especially...

Anita "Annie" Louise Grayson

Anita "Annie" Louise Grayson

Aug 24, 2026

Anita Louise “Annie” Grayson, 66, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away August 24, 2026, at her home.

Annie was born September 19, 1959, in Sunnyvale, California, to E. Roger Hibbard and Suzanne R Barry Hibbard. She grew up and attended schools in Santa Clara, California, and graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California.

On September 19, 1999, she married John...

Baden Eugene Burt

Baden Eugene Burt

Aug 24, 2026

Baden Eugene Burt, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 24, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Baden was born December 26, 1954, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, to Reginald James Burt and Joyce Frances Burt. He was the second eldest child among his siblings (Ivan, Kent, Rosalind, Earl, and Judy). He grew up in Corner Brook and attended Memorial...

Anthony Scott Kent

Anthony Scott Kent

Aug 23, 2026

Anthony Scott Kent, 30, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 23, 2026, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Anthony was born May 25, 1996, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Michelle Brooks. He grew up in Sugar City where he met many life long friends and created memories with all of his siblings.

On July 19, 2024, he married Faith...

Morris "Moe" Torres

Morris "Moe" Torres

Aug 23, 2026

Morris “Moe” Torres, 70, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away August 23, 2026, at the University of New Mexico Hospital.

Moe was born September 1, 1955, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Moises Torres and Jovita Rodriguez Torres. He attended Firth High School, and later proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service,...

Melissa Elizabeth Leavitt

Melissa Elizabeth Leavitt

Aug 23, 2026

Melissa Elizabeth Leavitt, 47, of St. Anthony, passed away August 23, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Lane Shirley

Lane Shirley

Aug 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Lane Shirley, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend.

Lane was born in Dillon, Montana, grew up on a ranch in Norris, and graduated high school in Manhattan, Montana. His upbringing on a ranch shaped every fiber of his being. He was trusted, respected, hardworking, and ardently true...

Denny Austad

Denny Austad

Aug 21, 2026

Dennis Gerald Austad, 84, of Ammon, passed away August 21, 2026, at his home with family under hospice care. He was blessed with a full and generous life, with a grandiose personality in celebrations, with random restaurant diners and hunting enthusiasts, and with wine connoisseurs.

Denny was born November 17, 1941, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Earl Austad and Loretta (Wilaby) Austad....

Leona May Ward

Leona May Ward

Aug 21, 2026

Leona May Hixson Ward, 93, of Idaho Falls, returned to her heavenly home on August 21, 2026. She was born on March 29, 1933, in Provo, Utah, to Velma Holindrake and Joseph William Hixson. She was the ninth of ten children.

She grew up and attended elementary school in Provo, Utah. At the age of 13, she moved to Idaho Falls,...

Sara Young

Sara Young

Aug 20, 2026

Sara L. Young, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 20, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Sara was born February 24, 1964, in Salt Lake City, Utah. During her childhood, she moved around a lot and lived in many different places. When she was older she worked in a carnival.

She was a member of The Outwest Church....

Sara L. Young

Sara L. Young

Aug 20, 2026

Sara L.Young, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 20, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Sara was born February 24, 1964, in Salt Lake City, UT. During her childhood she moved around a lot and lived in many different places. When she was older she worked in a carnival.

She was a member of The Outwest Church. She...

Elaine Ruiz

Elaine Ruiz

Aug 20, 2026

Elaine Baker Ruiz, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 20, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Elaine was born May 12, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rulon Edward Baker and Ella Muehlfeit Baker. She grew up and attended schools in Ammon and graduated from Bonneville High School...

Paul Frederick Thoma III

Paul Frederick Thoma III

Aug 19, 2026

Paul Frederick Thoma III, 86, of Ammon, passed away August 19, 2026, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Paul was born May 14, 1940, in Lombard, Illinois, to Paul Frederick Thoma and Eleanor Bahr Thoma. He grew up and attended schools in Lombard, and graduated from high school in North Highland, Illinois. He also attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where...

Kathleen Burggraf

Kathleen Burggraf

Aug 18, 2026

Kathleen Burggraf, a beloved educator, entrepreneur, and cherished family member, passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on August 30, 1958, in Springville, Utah, Kathleen was the daughter of Jesse Ray Barker and Shirley Ann Harman Barker, who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Craig Barker, and her late husband,...