Obituaries

Sharon Aileen Jones

Aug 9, 2025

Our sweet and precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Sharon Aileen Jones, 87, passed away on August 9, 2025, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She was born on February 16, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leo Joseph and Burneice Irene Rasmussen. Mom grew up in Mud Lake, Idaho, until she was 6 years old,...

Chad Bateman

Aug 9, 2025

Chad Bateman, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 9, 2025, at his home.

On July 19, 1978, Chad was born, the third child to Hal Donald and Theresa Joy Bateman. He grew up and attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School.

In 1996, he met his future wife, Jessica Richards. They...

Raymond H. James

Aug 9, 2025

Raymond H. James, 84, passed away on August 9, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Janet James; his three daughters, Debbie (Bill) Sirdofsky, Tammy (Scott) Wasley, and Rhonda Tetherow; grandchildren Nick, Karisa, Nate, Audrey, and Jessica; sister, Dawn Sherertz; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only...

Greg Norrell

Aug 9, 2025

Gregory Thomas Norrell, a passionate geologist, published author, photographer, and lover of the wild Rockies, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice.

Raised in Georgia, Greg’s curiosity about the natural world led him to earn his PhD in Geology from the State University...

Kirk Bruce Guidinger

Aug 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Kirk Bruce Guidinger, 59, of Idaho Falls. He passed away August 8, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kirk was an amazing person with a heart of gold. He was funny and would do anything for someone if he could.

Kirk was born April...

Riley Rexford Chase Iv

Aug 7, 2025

Riley Rexford Chase IV, 74, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on August 7, 2025, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

He was born into a military family to Margaret Emily Peasley Chase and Riley Rexford Chase III, on September 25, 1950, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Being in a military family, he and his...

Dorothy Ann (Somerville) Bowen

Aug 6, 2025

Dorothy Ann Somerville Bowen, age 89, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2025. She was a resident at MorningStar Senior Living for the past six years, and recently had been cared for by Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Dorothy was born on September 19, 1935, in Salem, Illinois, the second of four children, born...

Ted Frank Yamasaki

Aug 4, 2025

Ted Frank Yamasaki, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ted was born June 5, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Sam Hiroshi Yamasaki and Sally Akiko Shoda Yamasaki. He grew up and attended schools in the Osgood area where he attended Osgood Elementary and Central Junior High. Ted...

Danny Edward Madson

Aug 4, 2025

Danny Edward Madson, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue in Idaho Falls.

Tamara Dolores (Green) Courchene

Aug 3, 2025

Tamara Dolores Green Courchene was born on August 20, 1966, in Iona, Idaho, and passed suddenly from pneumonia on August 3, 2025, while sleeping next to her loving husband, Richard Courchene.

Tamara loved to be social and have fun, and she loved people. She served tables and was a bartender most of her life to take care...

Evelyn (Butler) Ockerman

Aug 3, 2025

Evelyn Lee Butler Ockerman, 78, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born the youngest of eight children (brothers, Irvin, Wayne, Vern, and Robert; and sisters, Charlotte, Dea, and Shirley) on August 10, 1946, to Irvin Philander Butler and Ruby Evelyn Faulk. She grew up in Newdale, Idaho, and attended...

Ora Idonna (Landon) Albertson

Aug 3, 2025

Ora Idonna Landon Albertson, born in Kimball, Idaho, on August 8, 1927, was the last surviving child of Arthur and Elva Landon. She passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, just five days before her 98th birthday.

A true farm girl at heart, Ora grew up in Osgood, Idaho, milking cows and...

Terry M. Jensen

Aug 3, 2025

Terry M. Jensen, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 3, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Brio Hospice.

Terry was born on January 6, 1939, in Shelley, Idaho, to Moyne and Roma Jensen. He started school at the old Riverside School with A.H. Bush as his teacher. After growing...

Jean Andrews Dabel

Aug 3, 2025

Jean Dabel passed away August 3, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She came into this world in her Grandma Wheeler’s home in Lewiston, Utah, on July 6, 1930. Jean was the first of four children to Nels and Abbie Anderson. Her younger sisters and brother, Lola, Del-Leda, and Johnny were always a delight in her life.

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Sheila K. (Sorensen) Carson

Aug 2, 2025

Sheila Kay Carson, 79, of Ammon, passed away August 2, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family.

Sheila was born February 22, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Leslie Richard Sorensen and Norma June Wardle Sorensen. She grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. She also...

Judy Page-Whitney

Aug 2, 2025

Judy Annette Page Whitney, 64,  passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Judy was born November 28, 1960, in Rigby, Idaho, to George C and Betty Lou Page.

Judy graduated from Bonneville High School with the Class of 1979.

She married Richard D Bierma on March 2, 1981, in...

Devar Dean Cluff

Jul 31, 2025

Devar Dean Cluff, 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Devar is remembered for his kindness and his devotion to doing good. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, he loved and helped others generously.

Born on August 22, 1937, in San Diego, California, Devar...

Marsha (Andersen) Bodily

Jul 30, 2025

Marsha Andersen Bodily, 76, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away July 30, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg. She was under the care of Homestead Hospice and her loving family.

Marsha was born September 4, 1948, in Rigby, Idaho, to Austin Warn Andersen and Lillie Baron Andersen. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho, California,...

Cheryl (Ashton) Myers

Jul 29, 2025

Cheryl Ashton Myers, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 29, 2025, at her home.

No Services will be held at this time.

A complete obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Norman Kiehl Smith

Jul 27, 2025

Norman Kiehl Smith, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully July 27, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. Norman was born August 16, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Z. Meredith K. Smith and Mary E. Naylor Smith. He grew up and attended schools in Beaver, Pennsylvania and...