Obituaries

Donna Mae Gray

Dec 25, 2023

Donna Mae Gray, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, fell asleep in death on Monday, December 25, 2023, at her Fairwinds home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Donna was born on June 23, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the youngest of three children born to Alvin Leroy and Belva (Irwin) Taylor; Douglas Lamont "Monty", Carol Marie and...

Bonnie Ann (Jones) Kraupp

Dec 24, 2023

Our beautiful daughter, wife, mother, Nana, and friend passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia in Idaho Falls. Bonnie Ann Jones Kraupp passed in her sleep after 84 years of a long, full life.

Bonnie Ann Jones was born on February 25, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Aaron LaVern Jones and Belva...

Lyle F. Pinnock

Dec 23, 2023

Lyle was born on June 5, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank Edward Pinnock and Lois "Fay" Pinnock. He was the second oldest of four children, and close in age with many cousins in whom he was raised close to. He attended schools in Clark Fork, Idaho; Libby, Montana; and then Rigby, Idaho; and graduated from Rigby High...

Brad Merrill

Dec 22, 2023

Brad Everett Merrill, 46, of St. George, Utah, passed away December 22, 2023.

Brad was born July 15, 1977, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dennis Wray Merrill and Rhonda Mueller Merrill. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby, Idaho, and graduated from Rigby High School. He was also a Journeyman plumber, professional cat tamer, and pug enthusiast....

Rose Ann (Mcgrane) Ard

Dec 21, 2023

Rose Ann Ard, age 68, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Idaho Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born on September 15, 1955, to Edward John and Novetta Mary Gunning McGrane in Idaho Falls. She was raised on a farm in the New Sweden area where she developed her love for animals.

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James "Jim" Daniel Kondel

Dec 21, 2023

James “Jim” Daniel Kondel, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away quietly December 21, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

A quiet, unassuming and loving family man, Jim was adored and cherished by all that knew him well and will be deeply missed.

Jim was born September 24, 1944, in...

Delores Marie (Dodge) Haire

Dec 21, 2023

Delores Marie Dodge Haire, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Delores was born April 3, 1935, in Ucon, Idaho, to Keith Strong Dodge and Rachel Agnes Lake Dodge. She grew up and attended schools in...

Marcus Tre Matthew Clay

Dec 20, 2023

Marcus Tre Matthew Clay, 27, of Lewisville, passed away December 20, 2023.

Marcus was born October 2, 1996, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nancy Clay and Troy Stevens, and was later adopted by Anthony Manzanares and Laura Manzanares. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He attended Montana Western...

Lindemberg Valenzuela Soto

Dec 20, 2023

Lindemberg Valenzuela Soto, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 20, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Lindemberg was born September 5, 1975, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Jose Luis Valenzuela Apodaca and Irma Soto Castro.

On September 5, 1996, he married Lisbet Enriquez Villalobos in Ahome, Sinaloa. Lindemberg and Lisbet made their...

Lavon C. Stoneberg

Dec 20, 2023

Lavon C. Stoneberg, 66, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away December 20, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Lavon was born April 14, 1957, in Waco, Texas, to Sam Allen Coone and Lovina Louise Bearden-Kirby Coone. She grew up and attended schools in San Angelo, Texas, and graduated from University High School in 1976. On...

June M. (Browning) Rule

Dec 20, 2023

June Mary Rule, 94, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away December 20, 2023, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living. She was under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

June was born on June 9, 1929, in Annis, Idaho, to Ray and Thelma Browning. She was one of eight children. She grew up...

Jacob Gerard Candalino

Dec 20, 2023

Jacob Gerard Candalino, 7, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 20, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Jacob was born May 21, 2016, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Candalino and Kathryn Maureen Slattery Candalino. He was a second grader at Edgemont Elementary School.

Jacob was a member of...

Kathleen "Cathy" Helen (Bauer) Dibattista

Dec 20, 2023

Kathleen “Cathy” DiBattista, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 20, 2023, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the end.

Cathy was born on February 15, 1950, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, to Emil Joseph Bauer and Sophie Semich Bauer. She grew up in Monessen, Pennsylvania, a small town outside...

Paul Jordan

Dec 19, 2023

Paul Jordan, 88, of Rexburg, passed away December 19, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.

Paul was born August 10, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Charles Lloyd Jordan and Louisa Redd Jordan. He grew up and attended schools in Milo and graduated from Bonneville High School. He also attended Compton College in Compton, California.

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Shervin Simpson

Dec 19, 2023

Shervin Simpson, 75, of Rigby, passed away December 19, 2023.

Per Shervin's request, no services will be held.

James "Jim" Eldon Franklin

Dec 18, 2023

James “Jim” Eldon Franklin, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 18, 2023, at home.

Jim was born June 21, 1935, in Oakland, California, to Jesse Chesley Franklin and Anna Loar Lytle. He grew up and attended schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and received his Bachelor's of Science degree....

Susan Ann Lowe

Dec 18, 2023

Susan Ann Lowe, 73, of Ammon, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 18, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to injuries sustained from an accident. She was surrounded by family.

Susan was born February 26, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leon Daniel Lowe and Bonnie Maxine Clements Lowe. She grew up...

Margaret "Peggy" Elaine (Oliver) Jensen

Dec 18, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Elaine Oliver was born May 18, 1952, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Marlene Diane Strong and Willard Roy Oliver. She was adopted by her paternal grandparents, Elaine Oliver and J Roy Oliver, and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho.

She enjoyed her growing up years, being able to attend church, various camps, and spending time with relatives...

John Olsen

Dec 17, 2023

John Olsen, a resident of Idaho Falls, left this world on December 17, 2023, at the tender age of 44, after a courageous battle with cancer. During his final moments, John was surrounded by the love of cherished friends and family, both near and far. Though he has departed, his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those...

Betty Jean (Stucki) Peterson

Dec 17, 2023

Betty Jean Stucki Peterson passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her beloved family December 17, 2023, under the loving care of Aspen Hospice.

Betty was born on December 6, 1930, in Idaho Falls, the eighth of eleven children to Jacob and Mary Butikofer Stucki. She was an adorable, dark-haired spitfire who played childhood games with...