Obituaries

Gayla Lou Johnston Davis

Feb 26, 2025

Gayla was born on January 8, 1961, and passed away February 26, 2025, at her home in Graham, Washington. She was 64 years young. Gayla was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alyce Woolf Grover and Jack Grover and was later adopted by her step-father.

Raised in Iona, Idaho, Gayla often talked about the cattle drives in...

Jonathan Alma Walker

Feb 26, 2025

Jonathan “Jonny” Alma Walker, 39, of Ammon, passed away February 26, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jon was born August 6, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lonny LeRoy Walker and Nancy Mary Robinson Walker. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

At a...

Lloyd Thomas Stanger

Feb 26, 2025

Lloyd Thomas Stanger of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away February 26, 2025, at his home.

Lloyd was born to Thomas Laughlin Stanger and Mary Elizabeth Eldredge on September 9, 1944, in Idaho Falls. Lloyd was the third of seven children. He attended schools in the Idaho Falls area. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army and...

Yvonne (Alvey) Olsen

Feb 25, 2025

YVonne Olsen, 88, of Iona, passed away February 25, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

YVonne was born July 7, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alfred Lionel Alvey and Sarah Elizabeth Finn Alvey. She attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On July 29, 1954, she married Wayne...

Sue (Sakaguchi) Arnold

Feb 25, 2025

Sue Arnold, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 8, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Takeno Sakaguchi and Fusako Miyasaki Sakaguchi. Sue was raised in the Osgood area where she helped on the family farm. She attended...

Lois Sandra (Moyer) Tow

Feb 25, 2025

Lois Sandra Moyer Tow, 98, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 25, 2025, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

No services are planned.

Jeremy James Allen

Feb 25, 2025

Jeremy James Allen, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 26, 2025, at home.

Jeremy was born July 27, 1979, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dennis and Linda Allen. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby, Idaho  and graduated from Rigby High School.

On July 9, 2005, Jeremy married Amanda Thorne in Idaho Falls,...

Sandra Lou (Simmons) Jenkins

Feb 24, 2025

Sandra Lou Jenkins, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 24, 2025, at The Gables of Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Mission Hospice.

Sandra was born July 2, 1939, in Boise, Idaho, to Ross Leon Simmons, Sr. and Fontella Gardner Simmons. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended Brigham Young University and...

Ramon Pongyan

Feb 23, 2025

Ramon Romero Pongyan, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 23, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Ramon was born in Sacramento, CA on May 1, 1956.

Ramon liked to drink his Christian brother’s brandy and smoke his joints.

Dad is survived by 20 out of 21 kids, 16 in California and 5...

Illa Mae (Cook) Richardson

Feb 22, 2025

It is with solemnity that we announce the passing of Illa Mae Cook Richardson, age 93, on February 22, 2025, in Peoria, Arizona. Illa Mae, a cherished member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has blessed the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on September 13, 1931, in Firth,...

Michael Ralph Stewart

Feb 22, 2025

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Michael Ralph Stewart, 50, of Ammon, passed away February 22, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Ammon 1st Ward, 3000 Central Avenue. The family...

Phyllis (Johnson) Woodvine

Feb 22, 2025

Phyllis Woodvine (née Johnson), 80, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Phyllis was born in Oklahoma on December 17, 1944. She found joy in traveling around the world and spending time outdoors in her younger years, embracing the beauty of the world around her. Horses held a special place in her heart.

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Glenn Edward Nelson

Feb 22, 2025

Glenn Edward Nelson, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 22, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his loving friends, family, and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Glenn was born on December 3, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama, to Arnold Olaf Nelson and Willie Mae Davidson Nelson. He spent his childhood and teenage years...

Jeanne (Jemmett) Hines

Feb 21, 2025

Jeanne Hines, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 21, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Heritage Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

No services will be held.

Tom Campbell

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Verdell Campbell, 88, returned to his eternal companion, Beverly Emma Allgood, on February 21, 2025. Much like the ripples from the stones he taught his children and grandchildren to skip across Idaho's waters, the impact of his life continues to touch countless shores.

Born October 5, 1936, in a humble Rigby farmhouse to Herbert Earl and...

Carol Palmer

Feb 20, 2025

Carol Ainscough Jensen Palmer passed peacefully on February 20, 2025. Carol was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Born September 13, 1934, in Preston Idaho, Carol was the sixth child born to Charles Owen and Margurite Ainscough. She graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and briefly attended Brigham Young University while still in...

Connie Jean (Shenton) Melton

Feb 20, 2025

Connie Jean Shenton Melton, 64, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away February 20, 2025, at Madison Memorial Hospital.

Connie was born February 7, 1961, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dean and Joanne Shenton. Connie grew up in Medicine Lodge and graduated from Clark County High School in 1978.

Connie married Arnoldo Torres, and from this union, a...

Jay Elray Bateman

Feb 19, 2025

A live broadcast of Jay’s funeral service may be viewed at this link: Homestead Ucon Ward

Jay Elray Bateman, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 19, 2025, after a short illness, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.

Jay was born October 26, 1960, in Afton, Wyoming, to Dennis Mack Bateman and Wylene...

Mike Braun

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" Braun, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born March 3, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to J. B. Braun and Alvina Niespodzani Braun. He grew up and attended schools in Louisville, and graduated from DeSales High School. He also attended Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia,...

George Raul Gonzalez Jr.

Feb 16, 2025

George Raul Gonzalez Jr., 67, of Rigby, passed away February 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

George was born April 16, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to George Raul Gonzalez and Tomasa Adame Gonzalez. He grew up and attended schools in Fillmore, California, graduating in 1976. He also attended college receiving his Associate’s Degree. George served...