Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Susan Sandra Robinson, 76, of Idaho Falls passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was born August 29, 1948, to Ted and Marcella Hillman in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Known for her loving nature and ability to make friends wherever she went, Susan left an indelible mark on the hearts of...

Nov 12, 2024

Candice Christine Quintanilla, 38, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on November 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born on January 21, 1986, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Blaine Waid and Charlotte Christine Thain.

Candice touched the lives of all who knew her with her infectious laughter and beautiful...

Nov 12, 2024

Roy Hamilton Birkhead, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Roy was born July 7, 1931, in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, to Fred Kellett Birkhead and Jane Wagstaffe Birkhead. He grew up and started schooling in Barnsley. In 1947, with his entire family, Roy emigrated to Utah. In 1950, he...

Nov 12, 2024

Dennis Leslie Hall, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 12, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family. The family would like to thank the staff at EIRMC, especially Tommy and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Dennis was born April 23, 1955, in Boise, Idaho,...

Nov 12, 2024

Norma D. Heinitz passed away quietly at her home on November 12, 2024. Norma was born October 16, 1926, in Iona, Idaho, to George S. Walker and MayBelle Eggleston. Norma was the oldest of five children. Norma lost her mother when she was eight years old. At that time, she, her siblings, and father moved in with their grandparents...

Nov 11, 2024

Casey Ray Russell, 37, of Twin Falls, passed away November 11, 2024, at his home.

Casey was born October 18, 1987, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Brent Dee Russell and June Ellen Shigley. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School.

Casey made his home in Twin Falls,...

Nov 11, 2024

It is with deep love and fond memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Travis James Gray, who left us on November 11, 2024, at the age of 42. Travis passed away at home, surrounded by family, under the compassionate care of the Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Travis was born on March 11, 1982, in...

Nov 11, 2024

Sharon Kofoed, 86, passed away November 11, 2024. She died peacefully at home with her family. She lived a long life filled with love, kindness, and sassiness.

Sharon was born August 22,1938, in Bear River City, Utah, to Benjamin and Lorna Christensen. She had five siblings, Jerry, Irene, Carol, Marian, and LaDean. The sisters enjoyed getting together,...

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Arlene Rottweiler was born April 20, 1935 to Maude Jewel Fisher and John Rottweiler in St Anthony, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Hamer, Idaho with her two younger siblings, John and Claire, who are 10 and 16 years younger than Jan, respectively.

Jan married her childhood friend, Ray Cleon Pabst, on July 27, 1956, in...

Nov 8, 2024

Paul Stewart Crane, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home on November 8, 2024.

Paul was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 17, 1963, to his parents, Burton and Evelyn Crane. He was raised in Redford Township, Michigan, with his sister, Pam, and brother, Randy Crane. In 2010, Paul moved to Idaho Falls to be...

Nov 8, 2024

Joseph William “Joe” Wood, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Joe was born February 1, 1948, in Livingston, Montana, to Gene Edward Wood and Cecilia Katherine (Ihly) Wood. At age 3, Joe began his education at the Roby Allen School for Deaf Children located in Faribault, Minnesota. Here Joe...

Nov 8, 2024

Sherry Elizabeth Day, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of her loving family and friends.

Sherry was born January 30, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wendell A. Day and Elizabeth Appel Day. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Nov 7, 2024

Selina Marie Mlynek, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 7, 2024, at her home.

Selina was born March 31, 1959, in Blackfoot, Idaho, and raised by Harold C. Lambert and Marie Buskirk Lambert. She graduated from Mackay High School in 1977.

She married Mario deLoera in 1979 and they had four children. They were...

Nov 7, 2024

John J. Smith, 98, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 7, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

John was born July 24, 1926, in Salamanca, New York, to John Julius Smith and Ethel Schmid Smith. He grew up and attended...

Nov 6, 2024

John Frederic Schroader, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 6, 2024, at his home.

John was born September 21, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Fred Schroader and Elnor Lynn Schroader. He grew up attending schools in Kaysville, Utah, and graduated from Davis High School. He also attended Dixie College where he majored in Art....

Nov 4, 2024

Gloria Soler Adams, 96, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Born on February 13, 1928, Gloria was known for her vibrant and outgoing personality. Throughout her life, she cherished the relationships she built, especially with her family and her beloved husband, John Adams.

Gloria's life was marked by her joyous spirit...

Nov 4, 2024

Beth Marie Rhoades Dick, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 4, 2024.

She was born November 2, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Albert John Rhoades and Ella Labrum Rhoades. She attended Riverside Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High, and Idaho Falls High School.

On November 24, 1948, she married the love of her...

Nov 4, 2024

Ron Keller, 74, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2024.

Ronald George Keller was born to George and Carolene Keller, February 16, 1950. He had three siblings, Doug, Sandy, and Teresa.

He attended Pocatello High School where he was an all-state athlete for both their wrestling and football teams. He later enrolled at Idaho State...

Nov 3, 2024

Laurence “Larry” R. Zirker, 77, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away on November 3, 2024.

He was born February 5, 1947, in Salt Lake City and raised among the red rocks of Kanab, Utah, and the rugged beauty of Page, Arizona.

Larry wore many hats in his life: river guide, missionary in South Germany, high school...

Nov 3, 2024

Larry Wells Whitney, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 3, 2024. He was under the care of One Source Hospice and his loving family.

Larry was born December 22, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wells Alonzo Whitney and Lucille Violet Jacobsen Whitney. He grew up in Idaho Falls...