Obituaries

Bob Sheldon Garrett

Nov 20, 2023

Bob Sheldon Garrett, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 20, 2023, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Bob was born November 22, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and adopted by Oscar Wendel Garrett and Grace Mary Swanson-Garrett. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. Bob also...

Ted Lee Rasmussen

Nov 19, 2023

Ted Lee Rasmussen, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 19, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Health and Hospice and Nuclear Care Partners. Ted was born July 18, 1940, in Ridgefield, Washington, to Theodore Rasmussen and Joan Anderson Rasmussen. He grew up and attended schools in Ridgefield, and graduated from Ridgefield High School...

Leroy Messick

Nov 18, 2023

Darwin LeRoy Messick, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 18, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

LeRoy was born February 1, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Darwin LeRoy Messick and Dorothy Lee Harkness Messick. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, including Skyline High School.

On June 3, 1995, he...

Kelly Todd Salinas

Nov 17, 2023

Kelly Todd Salinas was born on August 19,1957, to Charles Paul Salinas and Josene Hannah (Krull) Salinas in Redding, California. He returned home to his Father in Heaven on November 17, 2023, after a six year battle with ALS.

Kelly was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Sage...

Jack Caldwell

Nov 16, 2023

Jack A. Caldwell, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 16, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice and his loving family.

Jack was born March 15, 1941, in Rupert, Idaho, to Ashel Elmer Caldwell and Nedra Hammond Caldwell. He grew up and attended schools in Rupert, and graduated...

Joyce Pearl (Fowler) Moore

Nov 16, 2023

Joyce Pearl Fowler Moore, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 16, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born April 17, 1940, in Conrad, Montana, to Clifford Patterson Fowler and Pearl Galbraith Otteson Fowler.  She grew up and attended schools in Conrad, Montana, and graduated from Conrad High School in 1958.  After...

Jerry Johnson

Nov 15, 2023

The family of Jerry Johnson announce his passing on November 15, 2023, at the age of 83, in Rigby, Idaho. He passed peacefully with his only daughter by his side. During his final days, time was spent with his grandchildren and a lifelong friend.

Jerry was born August 15, 1940, to Hairl and Darlene Johnson in Blackfoot,...

Phillip A. Van Ditto

Nov 15, 2023

Phillip A. Van Ditto, 62, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 15, 2023.

No services will be held at this time.

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Karen (Halverson) Rencher

Nov 15, 2023

We sorrowfully share the news of the passing of Karen Halverson Rencher. She served gracefully and tirelessly as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She was a source of love, strength, and inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her.  She touched the lives of many with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love. The lessons...

Fred Leon Cronmiller

Nov 14, 2023

Fred Leon Cronmiller, 47, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 14, 2023, at his sister’s home in Idaho Falls from long-lasting health complications resulting from a work accident in 2012. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his sister, Tresia Jones.

Fred was born December 28, 1975, in Tulare, California,...

Steven William Bennett

Nov 13, 2023

Steven William Bennett, 80, a resident of Idaho Falls when the weather was good, passed away on November 13, 2023, in Overton, Nevada.

Steve was born July 6, 1943, in Idaho Falls and was the first of two very good looking boys to be born to Charles Bennett and Pearl Emilia Scott Bennett. He grew up on...

Rick Trulson

Nov 13, 2023

Richard Alvin “Rick” Trulson, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Rick was born March 30, 1952, in Stanley, North Dakota, to Alvin Merton Trulson and Margaret Adaline Vedvig Trulson. He grew up and attended schools...

Brian Les Allen

Nov 13, 2023

Brian Les Allen, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 13, 2023, at his home due to cancer. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. He maintained his optimistic and positive attitude until the very end of his days.

Brian was born November 23, 1969, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lester Merlin Allen and...

Charles Michael Davis

Nov 13, 2023

Charles Michael Davis, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 13, 2023.

No services will be held.

A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Terry Morgan

Nov 10, 2023

Terry Clifford Morgan, 76, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 10, 2023.

Terry was born November 19, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Mertis Vernal Morgan and Lucile Grover Morgan. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High.

Terry made his home in Idaho Falls, where Terry...

Margret May (Dekle) Butikofer

Nov 10, 2023

Margret "Maggie" May Butikofer passed away on November 10, 2023, in Rigby, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family.

Maggie was born on September 25, 1949, in Waco, Texas to Wilson Dekle and Camilla Bramlett Dekle.

Maggie spent her childhood in Texas and California. Her relationships with family and friends brought her the greatest joy. Maggie...

Gary Edward Wilson

Nov 9, 2023

Gary Edward Wilson, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gary was born September 21, 1935, in Walsenburg, Colorado, to Cleo Love Wilson and Laura K. Hammer Wilson. He grew up and graduated from LaJunta High School. He also attended Colorado State University.

On June 3, 1961,...

Nina Mae (Janzen) Humphries

Nov 9, 2023

The World’s Greatest Mom, Nina Mae Janzen Humphries, 97, passed peacefully away, November 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Nina’s last days were lovingly cared for, not only by her family, but under the direction of Enhabit Hospice.

Nina was born September 4, 1926, in Shelley, Idaho, to Lottie Mae Summers and Daniel Earl Janzen....

Burdell Walters

Nov 7, 2023

Burdell Walters, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 7, 2023, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Burdell was born July 27, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Burdett Walters and Ellen Marie Frandsen Walters. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He served in the United States...

Adam Nelson

Nov 6, 2023

Kellen Adam Nelson, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 6, 2023, in Phoenix.

Adam was born June 20, 1987, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kellen Ralph Nelson and Barbara Arlene Vaughan. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He also attended Idaho...