Obituaries

Huck Finn

Mar 15, 2024

Larry "Huck" Craig Finn, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 15, 2024, at his home.

Huck was born September 3, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gerald Jeffs Finn and Elaine Norton Finn. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College for two...

Kerry Denise Bowman

Mar 14, 2024

Kerry Denise Bowman, age 69, of Idaho Falls, lost her battle against small cell lung cancer on March 14, 2024. She passed peacefully at home while under the care of her husband, David Bowman, her daughter, Kate Freeman, and with the assistance of OneSource Hospice. She no longer suffers, and for that we are grateful.

Kerry was...

Greg Edward Hanson

Mar 14, 2024

Greg Edward Hanson, 54, of Idaho Falls passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in the woods near Swan Valley.

Greg was born on November 4, 1969, to George Eddie Hanson & Jeanne Louise Piscitelli Hanson in Springfield, Illinois. He grew up in Springfield, participating in Boy Scouts, Church activities, soccer, and any hunting &/or fishing adventure...

John Rice

Mar 14, 2024

Steven John Rice, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Solace Hospice. John was born November 1, 1962, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ernest Laverne Rice and Dorothy Louise Eckersley. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Highland High...

Kenyon L. Wold

Mar 14, 2024

Kenyon L. Wold, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 14, 2024, of Multiple Myeloma at Idaho Falls Community Hospital with his wife, Julie, holding his hand. Kenyon was born May 8, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lamont W. Wold and Lois R. Stoltenberg Wold. After graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1972,  he briefly attended the...

Donald Ray Longwith

Mar 13, 2024

Donald  Ray Longwith, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 13, 2024, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community.

Donald was born May 4, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana, to Guy Ray Longwith and Dorothy Grace Longwith. He grew up and attended schools in Berkeley, Michigan, Short Ridge H.S. in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Kokomo, High School.,He earned...

Connor Alan Cole

Mar 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Connor Alan Cole, a cherished son, brother, husband, and Marine, who left us far too soon on March 13, 2024. Connor was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, and his absence will be deeply felt by his family and friends.

Connor was...

Jan Chapman

Mar 12, 2024

Janice Ellen Chapman 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Artesia, California, on Monday, February 20, 1950, to her parents, Sybil and Clyde Myers. Jan was the second of six children. She attended schools in Lakewood, California, until she met the love of her life,...

Jammie Lynn (Brown) Baldwin

Mar 10, 2024

Jammie Lynn (Brown) Baldwin, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 10, 2024, in her home in Boise, Idaho.

Jammie was born February 24, 1977, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to parents, Jay Brown and Linda (Colton) Brown. She loved to wear dresses and pigtails.

Her parents followed the construction industry to several states in early...

Jaycee Jade Barney

Mar 10, 2024

Jaycee Jade Barney, two, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jaycee was born September 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Scott Michael Barney and Hannah Elizabeth Barney.

She was a member of record of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jaycee loved life –...

Carol Ludean (Herndon) Nelson

Mar 10, 2024

Carol Ludean Nelson, 74, of Ammon, passed away March 10, 2024, at her son’s home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was under the care of Sweetwater Hospice at her son, Brian’s home.

Carol was born June 19, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Thomas Edward Herndon and Pearl Scott Herndon. She grew up and attended schools in...

Jeanne (Mcclanathan) Miller

Mar 10, 2024

Gloria Jeanne McClanathan Miller, 96, formerly of Jackson, Wyoming, passed away at MorningStar Assisted Living in Idaho Falls on March 10, 2024.

No services will be held.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Carmelo Espinoza

Mar 9, 2024

Carmelo Espinoza, 90, of Ammon, passed away March 9, 2024, at his home.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 905 S. Lee, in Idaho Falls. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S....

Aaron Lee Johnston

Mar 9, 2024

With a smile and a laugh that would unequivocally fill up any room, Aaron Lee Johnston, 41, of Idaho Falls, passed away in his home on March 9, 2024.

Aaron was born February 18, 1983, in Newport Beach, California, to Arthur Lee  Johnston and Gloria Treasure Johnston. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Troy Brian Taylor

Mar 9, 2024

Troy Brian Taylor, 62, of Rigby, passed away March 9, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church, 290 7th Street. The family will visit with friends at 1:30 p.m. prior to services at the church.

Jenniveve "Jennifer" Tippetts

Mar 9, 2024

Jenniveve “Jennifer” Tippetts, age 62, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at home surrounded by family and loved ones, after fighting metastatic breast cancer for several years.

She was the 5th of seven children born to Jack Claude and Dolores Bingham Tippetts on February 14, 1962, in Ogden, Utah.

Jenni attended...

Linda Lee Owens

Mar 8, 2024

Linda Lee Owens, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 8, 2024. Linda was born January 31, 1944, in Rexburg, ID, to Omer Faler and Melba Hiatt Faler. She grew up in Squirrel and Wilford, ID. She learned the value of becoming a hard worker while helping on the family farm. She attended high school at South Fremont High...

Sherman "Sherm" Dwight Hansen

Mar 7, 2024

Sherman Dwight Hansen, 73, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. "Sherm" was born July 7, 1950, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Sherm graduated from Malad High School in 1968 and entered the Army shortly after, serving proudly during the Vietnam war.

During a combat operation at Ripcord, his company came under fire, forcing...

Nancy Elizabeth (Glisson) Avena

Mar 7, 2024

Nancy Elizabeth Avena, 78, of Idaho Falls, died March 7, 2024, at the home of a friend.

Nancy was born February 1, 1946, in Reno Nevada, or Walter and Gladas Chenoweth Glisson. They moved to Montgomery, Pennsylvania, about 8 months later. She attended grade school there. Then they moved to Broward, Florida, where Nancy went to secondary...

James Edward Stewart

Mar 7, 2024

James (Jimmy) E. Stewart, 95 of Monteview, Idaho, passed away March 7, 2024, from natural causes.

Jimmy was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1928 to Charles and Nellie Stewart. He lived on North Ridge Street. He attended Holy Rosary grade school and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended the University of Idaho until...