Obituaries

Bob Mckinley

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Lee McKinley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and faith that touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Born on August 8, 1930, in Winamac, Indiana, to Lawrence Obed and Juanita Cecelia McKinley, Robert (Bob), grew up during a time of great economic...

Callie Jean Mann

Jan 30, 2025

Callie Jean Mann, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

A complete obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Melinda "Mindy" Lee (Myers) Cokely

Jan 30, 2025

With humble acceptance of God’s will, and with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melinda Lee Cokely Bills, 69, of Swan Valley, which occurred on January 30, 2025. Melinda passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer while surrounded by her loving family.

Melinda was the beloved wife of Glen H. Bills; mother of Zane...

Donnie Montague

Jan 29, 2025

Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Don Glen “Donnie” Montague, 44, of Vancouver, Washington, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 29, 2025.

Donnie was born September 8, 1980, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Milton E. Montague, Jr. and Kay Jo Holverson Montague. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and graduated from Bonneville...

Brad Caires

Jan 29, 2025

Bradley Madison Caires, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, at his home.

Brad was born July 11, 1977, in Oakland, California, to Ronald Joseph Caires, Jr. and Robin Marie Isaacs Caires. He grew up and attended schools in Poyen, Arkansas, and graduated from Tooele High School in 1996.

On September...

Dirk William Hollingsworth

Jan 29, 2025

Dirk William Hollingsworth, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Dirk was born May 16, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Marsh Thomas Hollingsworth and Wanda Harper Hollingsworth. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated...

Susie (Vance) Kramer

Jan 29, 2025

Susie Vance Kramer, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2025, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of her loving family and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Susie was born September 13, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Robert E. Vance and Edna Grant Vance. She grew up and attended schools in Salt...

Klea Rae (Sant) Metcalf

Jan 28, 2025

Klea Rae Sant Metcalf passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 28, 2025.

Klea was born on April 21, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho. She grew up with two older siblings and her parents, Archie and Evelyn Sant. Klea graduated from Pocatello High in 1955, and was a member of Pep Club and National Honors...

David Roger Snarr

Jan 28, 2025

David Roger Snarr, of Idaho Falls, died January 28th 2025.

He was born on February 25, 1945 to A. Wylie and Virginia C. Snarr. He was raised on a farm in the Osgood area with five brothers and two sisters. He attended New Sweden School, and as he approached adulthood, became a full time farmer in the...

Cheryl Lynn (Clawson) Roos

Jan 28, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Roos, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2025 after many years of courageously battling Multiple Sclerosis.

Cheryl  was born August 10, 1949, to Leo Rudger Clawson and Joyce L. Peterson Clawson, in Idaho Falls.  She spent much of her younger years on horses, riding in parades...

Carol Lee (Frickey) Hiland

Jan 28, 2025

Carol Lee Hiland, 68, of Rexburg, passed away January 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Private family services will be held.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Sharon Lou (Place) Tobias

Jan 28, 2025

Sharon Lou Tobias, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 28, 2025, at her home with her family present. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Hospice.

Sharon was born July 24, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gordon Douglas Place and Evelyn Bjornn Place. She grew up in Salt Lake City,...

Saralee Howard

Jan 27, 2025

Saralee Ann Davis Howard, 68, born in Great Falls, Montana, on May 3, 1956, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband and daughters by her side on January 27, 2025.

Born with Montana pride, the sixth child, fifth girl, to Hazel Joanne Chryst and Denzel Mathew Davis, Saralee spent her younger years in Shelby, Montana,...

Jeffrey Lee Cooke

Jan 26, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Cooke, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 26, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services are being held.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Doug Nish

Jan 26, 2025

Douglas Bryon Nish, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2025, at his home.

Doug was born December 2, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Orvil DeVearl Nish and Margene Ball Nish. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

Doug was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Jack Kidd

Jan 26, 2025

Dennis Jackson Kidd, 75, of Salmon, passed away January 26, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

No services will be held at this time.

Ralph Kent Lovejoy

Jan 25, 2025

Ralph "Kent" Lovejoy, 85, of Rexburg, passed away January 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Kent was born November 3, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Thorne Howard Lovejoy and Verla Stoddard Lovejoy. He grew up and attended school in Nyssa, Oregon and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

He married, Linda Irene Storer, in...

Jana (Kirkland) Collins

Jan 24, 2025

Jana Collins, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 24, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.

Jana was born April 5, 1958, in Logan, Utah, to Robert Kirkland and Nedra Golden Kirkland. She graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas. Later she received her medical assisting degree. She was an exceptional student and took...

Jacqueline "Jaci" Ann (Funk) Davis

Jan 23, 2025

Jacqueline Funk Jacobs Davis was born on May 13, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

She was first married to Robert (Bob) Jacobs, who passed away in 1975, and later to Leroy Davis, who preceded her in death in 2011.

Jaci was...

Betsey Marie (Kubricky) Sayer

Jan 23, 2025

Betsey Marie Sayer, 64, of Iona, passed away January 23, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Betsey was born March 17, 1960, in Glens Falls, New York, to Richard John Kubricky and Dorothy Ann Stark Kubricky. She grew up and attended schools in New York, and graduated from Queensbury, New York High School. She also attended...