Obituaries

Keith Allen Renfro

Jun 5, 2024

Keith Allen Renfro, 55, of Menan, passed away June 5, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Keith was a proud, unyielding, opinionated American and honorably served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Keith loved music, guitars, and especially local and small hard rock metal bands.

On October...

Kathleen Yvonne (Barnes) Hansen

Jun 4, 2024

Heavenly Father welcomed Kathleen B. Hansen home on June 4, 2024. Kathleen was 85 and living at the Gables of Ammon Assisted Living when she passed away. She gained an additional family while staying at the Gables with all the loving staff that helped care for her.

Kathleen was born December 18, 1938, in Swan Lake, Idaho,...

Nic Southwick

Jun 3, 2024

Nicholas Brent Southwick, 26, of Ammon, passed away June 3, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Nic was born May 3, 1998, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Boyd Kimball Southwick and Heidi Lynn Inama Southwick. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Hillcrest High School as a Valedictorian and Student Body President....

Marilyn (Burrup) Edgley

Jun 3, 2024

Marilyn Burrup Edgley, 65, of Ammon, passed away June 3, 2024, at her home.

Marilyn was born December 30, 1958, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Weldon E. Burrup and Joyce Lorraine Jeppson. She grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School.

On October 21, 1977, she married Howard Craig Edgley in...

Roberto R. Segura

Jun 3, 2024

Roberto "Bobby" R.  Segura, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 3, 2024, at his home.

Roberto was born December 1, 1954, in American Fork, Utah, to Pablito Hermino Segura and Erminda Jaramillo Segura. He grew up in Ucon, Idaho,  and attended the Joshua D. Smith Foundation.

He was a member of the Catholic Church. ...

Mark Pace

Jun 2, 2024

Mark Anthony Pace, 41, of Ucon, rode into the afterlife June 2, 2024.

Mark was born March 13, 1983, in Long Beach, California, to Randy Lee Pace. He lived in Yucca Valley, California, for a short time before moving to Rigby, Idaho.

He welcomed his first son, Samuel Anthony Heckathorn, son of Ali Heckathorn, in...

Kevin Neal Machen

May 31, 2024

Kevin Neal Machen, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away due to a heart attack. Kevin passed away doing a job he loved, as he always said he would.

Kevin was born February 1, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wendell Machen and Bonnie Killian Machen. He grew up and attended schools in Osgood and graduated from Skyline...

Brian Stanger

May 31, 2024

Earl Brian Stanger, 63, of Iona, died May 31, 2024, in a single vehicle accident.

Brian was born October 17, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Norman Ross Stanger and Joyce Jensen Stanger. He attended schools in Idaho Falls, including York and Longfellow Elementaries, O.E. Bell Jr. High, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1979. After...

Margret Denice (Hill) Mckelley

May 31, 2024

Margret Denice McKelley, 92, of Shelley, passed away May 31, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia in Idaho Falls.

No services will be held at this time.

Sean Peter Adams

May 29, 2024

Sean Peter “Bob” Adams, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 29, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital from complications during a heart procedure.

Sean was born August 29, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, to John and Gloria (Lenox) Adams. He grew up and attended grade school in Olympia, Washington. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1980....

Lova Yvonne (Stoddard) Jensen

May 28, 2024

Lova Yvonne Jensen, 87, of Ammon, passed away May 28, 2024.

Lova was born September 13, 1936, in Lorenzo, Idaho, to Lymond Stoddard and Myrtle Green Stoddard. She grew up in Lorenzo and attended schools in Rigby. She also attended Ricks College.

On September 18, 1958, she married John Harris Putnam in Idaho Falls, Idaho....

Tyrel Curtis Bateman

May 28, 2024

Tyrel Curtis Bateman, 40, of Arco, passed away May 28, 2024.

Tyrel was born November 26, 1983, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Curtis Dee Bateman and Lisa Doney Bateman. He grew up and attended schools in Iona, Idaho, and graduated from Lincoln High School.

On August 25, 2007, he married Steffani Anne Nelson in Idaho...

Barb (Shaffer) Hayes

May 28, 2024

Barbara Ann Shaffer Hayes, passed away peacefully at her home in Victor, Idaho, with family at her side. She was indeed a tough lady, having battled numerous serious health issues during the five years since her massive stroke in 2019.

Barb was born July 28, 1943, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1961,...

Julie Anna Chandler

May 27, 2024

Julie Anna Chandler, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 27, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Julie was born July 24, 1976, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Boyd Ray Chandler and Ellen Duarte. She grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot, and graduated from Blackfoot High School. She went to school at Journey’s in Rigby, Idaho....

Jared Wayne Allen

May 27, 2024

With incredible sadness, we announce the tragic passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle following four months of illnesses and treatments.

Jared was born in Rexburg, Idaho, and lived in Idaho Falls and Rigby thru his childhood. At 19 years old, he left home to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Justin Crook

May 27, 2024

Justin Todd Crook, 44, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 27, 2024, at his home.

Justin was born May 18, 1980, in Afton, Wyoming, to Ronald Frank Crook and Barbara Ellen Davie Crook. He grew up and attended schools in Star Valley, Wyoming, and graduated from Star Valley High School. He also attended and graduated from Parker...

Holly Nichole Galbraith

May 27, 2024

Holly “Holly Dolly” Nichole Galbraith, 48, of Ammon, Idaho, returned to her heavenly home on May 27, 2024, at her home.

Holly was born February 2, 1976, in Burley, Idaho, to Brian Earl Galbraith and Merilee Jensen Galbraith. She attended Wendell High School and graduated from Sugar Salem High School.

She was a member of...

David Kevin Oram

May 26, 2024

David Kevin Oram, 61, of Kennewick, Washington, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 26, 2024, at his home.

David was born December 24, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William Richard Oram and Sheri Clarice Butikofer Oram. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He also attended Phoenix...

Jeremy Ryan Marcotte

May 26, 2024

In loving memory of Jeremy Ryan Marcotte, born in New Jersey on November 11, 1988, and embraced by the early morning light on May 26, 2024, at the age of 35. From the age of 15 months, he found his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he flourished.

Jeremy’s passion for nutrition and fitness illuminated his journey....

David Leroy Broka

May 26, 2024

David Leroy Broka, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 26, 2024, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Dave was born May 29, 1939, in Beaverton, Michigan, to Harold Broka and Orrine Wagar Broka. He grew up and attended schools in Beaverton and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1957.

Dave served 23 years...