Obituaries

Jerry Frandsen

Aug 21, 2025

Jerold David Frandsen, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 21, 2025, at Brightwork Living in American Fork, Utah.

Jerry was born March 8, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Floyd Isaac David Frandsen and Eunice LuDean Hammer Frandsen.

In his teens, Jerry became interested in morse code as a hobby. He enlisted in the...

Susan Lee Lake

Aug 21, 2025

Susan Lee Lake, 64, of Rexburg, passed away August 21, 2025, at her home.

Susan was born July 1, 1961, in Fresno, California, to David Lee Kemp and Joy Lorraine Plaza Kemp. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. She also attended EITC where she earned her Associate Degree in...

Neil Mackenzie Rice

Aug 21, 2025

Neil Mackenzie Rice, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away August 21, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Neil was born May 6, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Jessie Ann (Mackenzie) and George Henry Rice. He attended school in Pocatello until moving to Idaho Falls in 1955. He...

Deren Ipsen Bowman

Aug 20, 2025

Deren Ipsen Bowman, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 20, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Deren was born May 19, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Jack Elgin Bowman and Florence Ada Ipsen Bowman. He grew up and attended schools...

Thomas Etsel Sommer

Aug 19, 2025

Thomas Etsel Sommer, 65, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away August 19, 2025, at his home.

Thom was born October 12, 1959, to Etsel and Maxine Sommer. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended school in District 93.

On October 13, 2015, he was married in Las Vegas, Nevada, to his life partner, Jeff Webb, who...

Matt Hammer

Aug 19, 2025

Matt W Hammer, 73, of Kennewick, Washington, peacefully passed away August 19, 2025, at home with his wife, Lona Hammer, and under the compassionate care of Heartlinks Hospice.

Born January 7, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Parents, Jerold J. Hammer and Barbara Glen Whitehead Hammer, raised their four children in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Matt graduated from Idaho Falls High School singing...

Glenn Edward George

Aug 19, 2025

How lucky are we to have had someone that made saying goodbye so hard. Glenn Edward George passed on August 19, 2025, enlightened by the love he amassed over the years.

Born February 15, 1938, to Cyril and Fea George in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Glenn was the baby of the brood, however, that didn't stop him from...

Patsy Rose (Fisher) Swindale

Aug 18, 2025

Patsy Rose Swindale passed peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.  Born on January 10, 1938, Patti lived 87 years full of family, love, and friendship.

Born to parents, Bill and Ruby Fisher, she grew up in Illinois and Michigan with brothers, Bill and Donnie. She met her first husband, Edwin Nelson,...

Michael Joe Lee

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Joe Lee, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 16, 2025.

Michael was born December 4, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to George Joe Lee Sr. and Carole Lee. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Jefferson Alternative School.

Michael worked as a landscaper and also did security at concerts....

Karen Jo (Shelton) Johnson

Aug 16, 2025

Karen Jo Shelton Johnson died on August 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital of complications from gallbladder cancer. Caring, witty, and generous through her last days, Karen passed away surrounded by her family and supported by the love of her extended family and close friends.

Karen was born on February 21, 1957, to Barbara and Robert...

Robert "Bob" James Dougherty

Aug 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" James Dougherty, 69, of Blackfoot, passed away August 15, 2025, under the care of Bingham Memorial Hospital and Hospice.

Bob was born May 20, 1956, to parents, Marilu (Routzahn) Dougherty and John A. Dougherty. He was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana. The family was very musically talented and also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. During his...

Patricia Eileen (Kroll) Bateman

Aug 15, 2025

Patricia Bateman, 76, of Boise, Idaho, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

A private family service will be held in Ucon, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho Humane Society in Pat’s memory. Thank you!

Joseph Alan Belnap

Aug 14, 2025

Joseph Alan Belnap, 30, of Meridian, passed away August 14, 2025.

Joseph was born September 29, 1994, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Julie Tracy Johnson and Joseph Bruce Belnap, their first boy, obviously named after his father, and not so obviously, after his mother’s little brother. Joseph was naturally good at most anything he touched. The Fourth of July before he turned...

Barbara Smith

Aug 14, 2025

Barbara Rae Smith, 82, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away on August 14, 2025.

Born on January 29, 1943, to George Alfred Fowler and Margaret "Pat" (Patterson) Fowler in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She had three siblings. She spent her youth growing up in Idaho Falls. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Terrie Lynn Misseldine

Aug 14, 2025

Terrie Lynn Misseldine, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 14, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Terrie was born November 4, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kent Misseldine and Brenda Irene Johnson Misseldine. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley and Idaho Falls.

Terrie made her home in Idaho Falls where she...

Melissa Anne (High) Pitman

Aug 11, 2025

Melissa Anne Pitman, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 11, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Melissa was born April 20, 1978, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth Daniel High and LaRee Anne Biggs High. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and attended Skyline High School and Idaho State University. She graduated...

Jeanne Frances (Smith) Harmer

Aug 11, 2025

Jeanne Frances Harmer, 77, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away August 11, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Jeanne was born April 4, 1948, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Lee Edward Smith and Rose Robsel Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Auburn, California....

Renee (Reynolds) Somsen

Aug 11, 2025

Carol Renee Reynolds Somsen, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, returned to her Heavenly Father on August 11, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was 82 years old.

Renee was born on January 15, 1943, to Wilford and Lois Murri Reynolds. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family...

Daniel Max Bennett

Aug 10, 2025

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel Max Bennett, born June 8, 2006, who left us too soon on August 10, 2025.Daniel is the son of Max Bennett and Jennifer Sargis Bennett, and brother of Sarah and Thomas. Daniel’s vibrant spirit, adventurous heart, and deep love for his family will forever be remembered by...

Adella (Hull) Kelley

Aug 9, 2025

Adella Dee Kelley found peace on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the family that loved her. She was under the exceptionally loving care of The Gables of Ammon and Aspen Hospice.

Adella was born June 1, 1951, in St Louis, MO. Her family then relocated to Riverside, CA, where she was raised. She worked hard to support...