Obituaries

Jun 25, 2024

Rocky Jay Nichols, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 25, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Rocky was born September 3, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lavon “Nick” Nichols and Donna Brown Nichols. He attended Riverside Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High School, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1971....

Jun 25, 2024

Michael Morris Duncan, 76, of Lincoln, passed away June 25, 2024, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Michael was born in October 1947 to Morris and Rhea Duncan. He was the youngest of three kids, and lived for brief periods...

Jun 24, 2024

Donna Delores Hammer, 98, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 24, 2024.

Donna was born January 16, 1926, In Heyburn, Idaho, to William Earl James and Estella Olga Pullman James. She grew up and attended schools in Heyburn and graduated from Heyburn High School.

On June 30, 1946, she married Carlis Weldon Hammer in...

Jun 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig David Riché, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 24, 2024.

Craig was born on July 11, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to John Stewart Riché and Joy Fanelli Riché.

He was a kind, honest, sensitive, and giving person, who loved music. He was...

Jun 23, 2024

Harry Guelzow, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024.

Our hearts are heavy with grief by the loss of a dear husband, father, grandpa, and friend to all those who knew him.

Harry was born and raised in Idaho Falls. As a young boy, Harry’s family struggled to make ends meet. He never...

Jun 23, 2024

Mary Kathleen (Burke) Krueger, 67, of Swan Valley, passed away June 23, 2024, at her home in Swan Valley, Idaho.

Mary was born September 16, 1956, in Santa Maria, California, to Jack and Helen Burke. She grew up in a family with her five siblings in Anaheim, California. Her siblings and parents meant the world to her...

Jun 21, 2024

Edwina M. Saba Young of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 21, 2024 at home.

Edwina was born May 16,1936 in Utica, New York, the last of ten children born to Abraham J. Saba and Mary Boulos Saba. She grew up in Utica with her large family. Edwina completed her elementary education at Our Lady of Lourdes...

Jun 20, 2024

Brenda May Van Patten Stiens, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 20, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital, due to complications from COPD.

Brenda was born October 7, 1953, in Edmonton, Canada to Donalda Hansen. She grew up and attended schools around Canada before moving to the U.S. in her 20's.

On April 14...

Jun 20, 2024

Keith Alan Utterbeck, born on April 10, 1964, to Robert and Jacki Utterbeck in West Covina, California, passed away on June 20, 2024, after battling pulmonary fibrosis.

The family moved to Idaho Falls in 1971, where Keith attended school, graduating from Bonneville High School in 1982. He was a talented hockey player and enjoyed riding dirt bikes...

Jun 19, 2024

Delbert Richard Sprague, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 19, 2024. He was born November 16, 1941, in Alexandria, MN, to Richard and Jesse Sprague. Del made his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he worked 38 years for the IFPD. He enjoyed travel, fishing, museums, and historical sights. Delbert is survived by his son Brian Sprague, and...

Jun 19, 2024

Randy returned to her heavenly home on June 19, 2024, at the age of 77, after a valiant battle with dementia. She was born on December 24, 1946, to Milford and Greta Christensen in Blackfoot, Idaho, where she resided during her childhood.

Randy married Bud Anderson at the age of 18 and together they had five children....

Jun 19, 2024

Merlin Keith Godfrey, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Keith was born May 2, 1941, in Idaho Falls to Merlin Lloyd Godfrey and Ruth Garnetta Humphries Godfrey. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959 and went on to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ...

Jun 17, 2024

John Joseph Noon,73, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 17, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

John was born September 7, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to William Noon and Marion Sauter Noon. He grew up and attended schools in New York and Virginia. He graduated from Smithtown Central...

Jun 17, 2024

Kay "Pinky" Spencer Covert, 89, of Iona, passed away June 17, 2024, at his home.

Pinky was born November 9, 1934, in Osgood, Idaho, to Delbert Stephen Covert and Alice Theresa Samargis Covert. He grew up and attended schools in Osgood and Idaho Falls, ID.

He served in the United States Army.

On...

Jun 17, 2024

On a beautiful fall day in Hamilton, MT, Robert and Mary Van Vorst welcomed their first daughter. It was on September 22, 1942, that our mom, Rosemary Julia, was born and joined her brother Bobby. They were a happy little family and over the next several years another brother, John and a little sister Mary joined the family. It...

Jun 17, 2024

Betty Northrup Biddie, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 17, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Betty Northrup, a beloved truck driver and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 18, 1945, and lived Bessemer, Alabama, She spent her later years in Idaho...

Jun 16, 2024

Kennieth Niel Wood, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 16, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Kennieth was born January 25, 1950, in Driggs Idaho, to Boyd John Wood and Mildred Mae Jensen Wood. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He was an accomplished entrepreneur and his...

Jun 15, 2024

Joyce Marilyn Jensen Stanger, 88, lifelong resident of Idaho Falls, passed away June 15, 2024, at Mountain View Hospital following a brief and intense battle with pneumonia.

She was born October 17, 1935, in Independence, Idaho, the second child of Earl Howard Jensen and Bernice Marie Hanson Jensen. She attended schools in Ucon and the surrounding area,...

Jun 15, 2024

Pauline Evelyn Mathiesen Rhoades, 90, passed away June 15, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Pauline was born November 15, 1933, in Hebron, Nebraska, to Paul and Lucille Mathiesen. She had four brothers, Bud, John, Dale, and Robert. When Pauline was 13 years old, her family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pauline...

Jun 12, 2024

David Kemp Sargis, 62, of Idaho Falls passed away on June 12, 2024 at home following an extended heart illness. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Kemp was born February 8, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to David Sargis and Gaye Veeneman Sargis. He spent his early life in...