Obituaries

Sep 22, 2024

Daniel Jack Tracy of West Yellowstone, Montana, passed away September 22, 2024, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Daniel was born July 15, 1983, in Nampa, Idaho, to Douglas Robert Howe and Lori Doty Tracy. He grew up and attended schools in Nampa and Melba.

On May 31, 2003, he married the love of...

Sep 21, 2024

Rollie Rex Leeper, 89, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Born on March 31, 1935, Rollie was the third of four siblings in the family of Lillard “Pill” Leeper and Erma Estella Koonce.

After graduating from Gooding High School in 1953, Rollie...

Sep 20, 2024

Merlin Joseph Larsen, Jr., 95, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 4, 1929, in the house that his grandfather built in Glendale, Idaho. His parents were Merlin Joseph Larsen and Roah Mary Patterson.

He grew up and attended...

Sep 20, 2024

Job Coleman "J.C." Steel, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, September 20, 2024.

J.C. was born July 31, 1932, in Egin, Idaho, to Moroni Job Steel and Beulah Ursula Coleman Steel. He grew up and attended schools in Plano, Idaho; Egin, Idaho; and Sugar City, Idaho. He graduated  from Sugar City High School....

Sep 19, 2024

William “Bill” Leroy Kingsland, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024.

William was born May 8, 1968, in Long Beach, California, to William LeRoy Kingsland and Mary Jane Lembke Kingsland. He grew up and attended schools in California and Jerome, Idaho. He was a skilled mechanic and phenomenal artist.

Bill is survived by...

Sep 19, 2024

Deon Lecheminant Hunstman, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Deon was born July 8, 1935, in Chester, Idaho, to John Farr Lecheminant and Mary Ellen Hathaway Lecheminant. She graduated high school in St. Anthony, Idaho, then graduated from Idaho State University as a Pharmacist. She worked as a Pharmacist...

Sep 19, 2024

All the things that we prayed for are all the things that you are. You will always be our little boy, but now you are also our shining star.

Louis Malan Speas and Murphee Louise Speas were born on September 19, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jaysun Jerri Speas and McKinzee Jo Malan Speas. Louis finally...

Sep 19, 2024

Linda Lee Cain, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 19, 2024, at Lincoln Court retirement community. She was under the care of her loving family and Hospice Of Eastern Idaho (Dr. Scott Taylor).

Linda was born August 21, 1943, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Jack Herman Lightsey and Margie Blanche Edwards Lightsey. She grew up and attended...

Sep 19, 2024

Rita Mary Beard Curtis, 94, of Idaho Falls,  passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, with her sons by her side, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls.

Rita Mary Jeannotte was born April 13, 1930, to David Solomon Jeannotte, and Edna Marie Jeannotte in Belcourt, North Dakota, on the Turtle Mountain Indian reservation.

Sep 18, 2024

Shirley Lee Ueda, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 18, 2024, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Shirley was born April 13, 1935, in Nampa, Idaho, to George Watson Brown and Argie Marie Fine Brown. She grew up and attended schools in...

Sep 17, 2024

Michael Robert Hankins, aged 80, passed away on September 17, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Michael was born on February 20, 1944, in New York, then moved to Colorado where he spent his formative years. He went on to enlist in the United...

Sep 17, 2024

Gary John Hunter, beloved educator, coach, and family man, passed away September 17, 2024, peacefully at the age of 88.

He was born on September 24, 1935, in Seattle, Washington, to John Sheldon and Pearl Castle Hunter. He was an only child who thrived on learning and adventure. He recounted fond memories of sledding down his street...

Sep 16, 2024

Lynne Denning Bryan, 76, of Ammon, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to complications of many health struggles.

Lynne was born July 9, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Edward J. Denning Sr. and Edna Geddes Eames Denning. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated...

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Kay Eld, 88, died peacefully, surrounded by family on September 15th, 2024.

Sharon was born August 7, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Paul 'Ed' and Kathryn Grace Nystrom.

She lived in Swatara, Minnesota until she was 7 years old. Her one sibling, a brother, Daryl, was her best friend. The family moved to...

Sep 15, 2024

Betty was born June 29, 1934, to Grace and Anselm Schauwecker, the oldest sister to Chuck, David, and Gracie.

Betty spent her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, until after her high school graduation when the family moved to southern California. From there, she met and married Guy Milligan in 1954. From that union came two sons, Mark...

Sep 15, 2024

Marian Ethel Moser, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marian was born December 24, 1951, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Emory Lavar White and Beth Marion Twitchel White. She grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot, Idaho, and graduated from Blackfoot High School. She also attended Idaho...

Sep 15, 2024

Jade “Dawson” Grover, our loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 17, on September 15, 2024, in a tragic car accident in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Dawson was born as a special gift on his father’s birthday, April 29, 2007, to J’dee and Natalie Grover, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His big,...

Sep 14, 2024

Ryan Wayne Satter, 50, of Pocatello, passed away September 14, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ryan was born June 26, 1974, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Rebecca Satter. Ryan was the oldest of three with two younger sisters, Rachel and Sarah. They bounced around Washington, Arizona, and landed in beautiful Idaho. He was raised on...

Sep 14, 2024

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Velta Lee Davis, 94, of Saint Anthony, passed away September 14, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice and her loving family.

Velta was born February 15, 1930, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Clarence Ira Cope and Lydia...

Sep 14, 2024

Jimn R. Davis, 73, of St. Anthony, passed away September 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his children. He was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Jimn (that funny “n” at the end is not a typo, we think it was probably his parents’ sense of humor!) was born on July 13, 1951,...