Obituaries

Kernan Longua Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

Kernan Joseph Longua Jr., 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 11, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Kernan was born November 5, 1964, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Kernan Joseph Longua Sr. and Janice Kirby Longua. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, most...

Max John Isaacson

Oct 10, 2024

Max John Isaacson, aka Bullet, 82, passed away peacefully October 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Max was born on March 19, 1942 to Carl & Lorraine Isaacson in Malad, Idaho. He graduated from Malad High School in 1961.

He was called to serve a mission for The Church...

Rance Young

Oct 9, 2024

Rance Hugh Young, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Rance was born March 21, 1938, in Annis, Idaho, to Therral Young and Hazel Newby Young.

On October 2, 1958, he married Roberta Peterson in Rigby, Idaho. Rance worked as a welder in the manufacturing...

Dewey Floyd Furness

Oct 9, 2024

Dewey Floyd Furness, 90, of Sugar City, Idaho, passed away October 9, 2024, at The Homestead Assisted Living in St. Anthony.

He was born on July 31, 1934, in Teton, Idaho, to Floyd and Gladys Bessie Birch Furness.  Dewey had two younger siblings, Noreen and K. He spent his younger years in Teton and Victor before settling...

Ronald Dale Speirs

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Dale Speirs, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Ron was born June 7, 1942, in Hawthorne, Nevada, to Forrest Dale Speirs and Loine Kinney Speirs. He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls, Idaho,...

Jacquelyn (Kunz) Buchmiller

Oct 9, 2024

Jacquelyn Buchmiller, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 9, 2024, at her home.

Jacquelyn was born May 17, 1951, in Glendale, California, to Melvin Farrell Kunz and Velda (Smith) Kunz. She grew up and attended school in Glendale, California, and later graduated from Continental Beauty Academy and received her cosmetology license.

On June 20,...

Junior Scafe

Oct 8, 2024

John “Junior” R. Scafe, Jr., 15, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Junior was born March 26, 2009, in Rexburg, Idaho, and was son to John Edward Scafe and Shalae Tanya Shears. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and was a Freshman at Bonneville High School....

Gregory M Ker

Oct 8, 2024

Gregory M Ker, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024.

He was born June 19, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Greg married Theresa Smith Ker in 1979. Together, they raised three kids and welcomed many grandkids. Greg loved fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.

Private family services will be held....

Margie (Baker) Jensen

Oct 8, 2024

Margie Jensen, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She slipped away gracefully, the same as she lived life, surrounded by love and support from her children. Margie was born December 7, 1928, in Teton, Idaho, the third of eight children, to Thomas Edward and Genevieve (Rhodes) Baker. Her siblings were...

Gary Beardall

Oct 8, 2024

Gary Lee Beardall, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 8, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice and his loving wife.

Gary was born December 30, 1947, in Provo, Utah, to Max Clyde Beardall and Thelma Nielsen Beardall. He grew up in Springville, Utah, and graduated from Springville...

Gregory Claude Tremelling

Oct 8, 2024

Gregory Claude Tremelling, 77, of Ammon, passed away October 8, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

No services are planned at this time.

David Tow

Oct 4, 2024

David Mark Tow, 74, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away at his home on October 4, 2024.

David was born on January 8, 1950, in Long Beach, California, to David Eugene Tow and Lois Sandra Moyer Tow. He considered Gerber, California, his hometown, where his adventurous spirit blossomed as he spent his childhood exploring with friends and pretending...

Michael Lamar Monson

Oct 4, 2024

Michael LaMar Monson, 57, passed away October 4, 2024, at the Willows Assisted Living in Blackfoot, Idaho, after a long battle of dementia.

Mike was born May 23, 1967, in Idaho Falls and was the son of Hal and Bonnie Monson. He grew up in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1985. Mike was an...

John Richard Oakes

Oct 4, 2024

John Richard Oakes, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 4, 2024, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, Idaho. John had lung cancer and fought a courageous fight.

John was born April 28, 1945, in Oakland, California, to Clayton Austin Oakes Sr. and Mary Ann Fugundes Oakes. He grew up and attended schools in Southern California....

Charles Adonis Stanger Jr.

Oct 3, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Adonis Stanger Jr., 81, of Shelley, passed away October 3, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born October 22, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Charles Adonis Stanger Sr. and Helen Angenetta Lewis Stanger. He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls and graduated from the Gooding Idaho School for the Deaf and...

Duane Jones

Oct 3, 2024

Dr. Maiben Duane “Doc” Jones, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 3, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Duane was born November 2, 1927, in Glenore, Idaho, to Maiben Stevens Jones and Ethel Leda Jones. He grew up and attended schools in Glenore, Idaho, graduating from Ammon High School. He also attended Washington State University and...

Art Mauer

Oct 3, 2024

Art Mauer was more than just a son, husband, and father. Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1954, to Robert Elmer Mauer and Dorthy Marie Seabecker Mauer, Art’s journey brought him to Idaho Falls as a young boy. The breathtaking beauty of Idaho, introduced to him by his father, Bob, kindled his enduring love for the outdoors—a passion...

Debra Jean (Jolley) Peterson

Oct 2, 2024

Debra Jean Peterson (née Jolley), beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was 50 years old, two weeks from turning 51.

Debra was born October 12, 1973, in Idaho Falls to parents, Boyd and Verla Jolley. She grew up in Firth, Idaho, which was...

Boyd R. Parish

Oct 2, 2024

Boyd R. Parish, 70, of Rigby, passed away October 2, 2024, at his home.

Boyd was born August 9, 1954, in Rigby, Idaho, to Orvil Kember Parish and Vesta Ann Ritchie Parish. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

Boyd worked as a truck driver for Boise Cascade...

Walter Wayne Reich

Oct 2, 2024

Walter Wayne Reich, 85, formerly of Rigby, passed away October 2, 2024, at his home in Leadore. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Walt was born September 27, 1939, in Cloudy, Oklahoma, to Ples Throney Reich and Ada Idell Rogers Reich. He grew up and attended schools part way through high school in Oklahoma before...