Obituaries

Ronald Allen Wright

Oct 22, 2023

Ronald Allen Wright, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 22, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Ronald was born January 19, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Allen Wright and Bette Barbara King Wright. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from...

Anne Elaine (Gauthier) Daven

Oct 19, 2023

Anne Elaine Gauthier Daven, 84, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

No services will be held.

Jessie Dale Grimmett

Oct 19, 2023

Jessie Dale Grimmett, a woman of deep faith, gentle spirit, and unyielding love, was called home October 19, 2023.

She was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on March 28, 1941, to Jesse and Mary Holt. Jessie was raised amidst the rolling fields and humble homesteads of Aberdeen, Jessie's life was deeply rooted in the values of hard work,...

Joyce Ann (Leigh) Ballard

Oct 19, 2023

Joyce Ann Leigh Ballard, 77, of Rigby, passed away October 19, 2023, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Joyce was born June 20, 1946, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Byron Jones Leigh and Ardeth Imogene Crawford Leigh. She grew up and attended schools in Roberts and attended Rigby...

Daniel B. Sears

Oct 18, 2023

Daniel Burdette Sears, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Dan was born January 3, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, to Merle B. Sears and Frances Elizabeth Ufford Sears. He grew up and attended schools in Lebanon, Oregon. Dan joined the Navy in 1962 and served honorably for 22 years. He...

Clara Theresa (Wiegers) Loehner

Oct 18, 2023

In honor of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, it is with great sadness we announce Clara Theresa Loehner, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 18, 2023, surrounded by family. Previously, she was a longtime resident of Porterville, California.

Clara was born on April 12, 1927, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Humboldt...

Edward Lee Payne

Oct 18, 2023

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Edward L. Payne, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 18, 2023.

Ed was born November 12, 1935, in Bayard, Nebraska, to William C. Payne and Vera Cadwell Payne. The railroad family resided in Utah, Nevada, and California, before settling in Idaho Falls, Idaho, when Eddie was 12 years old....

Loa Mae (Westover) Metcalf

Oct 17, 2023

Loa Mae Metcalf, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 17, 2023, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Loa was born May 6, 1943, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Thomas Harold Westover and Tessa Arvilla Hansen Westover. She grew up and...

Joseph "Jc" C. Orme

Oct 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of JC Orme --

JC Orme's journey began on the family ranch and the familiar streets of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He spent most of his time at the ranch in Bone, Idaho. He was a standout athlete during his high school years, excelling in both football and boxing.

In 1960, JC embarked...

Deborah Lynn (Warren) Holden

Oct 16, 2023

Deborah Lynn Holden, age 54, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away peacefully at her home on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Debbie was born on February 7, 1969, in Fresno, California, to her parents, Philip L Warren and Necia Crump Warren Evans. She...

Michael Ralph Kelsch

Oct 16, 2023

Michael Ralph Kelsch of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, after an acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure.

Mike was born on October 22, 1948, to Ralph and Beulah Kelsch in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He attended IF and Skyline High School and was the first class to graduate from Skyline High in 1967....

Marty Johnson

Oct 15, 2023

Martin "Marty" David Johnson, passed away on October 15, 2023, after a brief illness.

Marty was born on May 1, 1970 in Euclid, Ohio, to Robert and Valerie Johnson. Marty spent his most formative years in Morenci, AZ, before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Denver, Colorado.

He...

Cecilio Sanchez Astorga

Oct 14, 2023

Cecilio Sanchez Astorga, 73, of Rigby, passed away October 14, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of OneSource Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Cecilio was born November 22, 1949, in Aguatita, Durango, Mexico, to Ascencion Sanchez and Rosario Astorga.

On May 22, 1973, he married Dorothy Astorga Mora in...

Robert Stephen Cherry

Oct 14, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Stephen Cherry, a devoted husband, stepfather, and esteemed research engineer. He departed this world on October 14, 2023, from complications related to Parkinson's disease with Lewy Body dementia. He was 68 years old.

He was the son of Edward Ferdinand Cherry and Jeanne Marie Sowa. Bob was...

Juanita "Nita" (Poormon) Case

Oct 14, 2023

Juanita “Nita” Poormon Case, 88, of Iona, Idaho, finally burst into Heaven to meet her husband after 24 years without him, on October 14, 2023.

Nita was born November 22, 1934, in Idaho Falls, to George and Iola Poormon. She attended elementary schools in Idaho and Oregon. She was the first class graduating from Idaho Falls High...

David Edward Klingler

Oct 14, 2023

David Edward Klingler, 77, of Rigby, Idaho, used up the last of his nine lives on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He went out the way we’d all like to: peacefully, quickly, and surrounded by family.

Throughout his life, Dave had his brushes with death and beat them all. From nearly blowing up his basement (and himself) as...

Frank Anthony Murphy

Oct 13, 2023

Our son, Frank Anthony “Tony” Murphy, born January 19,1967, in Arizona, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 13, 2023, in Texas, where he called home. He was 56 years at the time of his passing. He was the best son, brother and friend to all he loved. Tony was so loved and respected.

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Warren Richard Hallum

Oct 13, 2023

Warren R. Hallum, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center after a short battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Warren was born September 29, 1942, in Minnesota to Warren and Elizabeth “Beth” Hallum. In 1962, he joined the Navy. He served on the USS Yorktown,...

Carolyn Ruth (Cleveland) Robson

Oct 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Carolyn Ruth Cleveland Robson, who was born on March 4, 1945, to her parents, Roland and Nelda Robbins Cleveland. She was the youngest daughter of six.

Carolyn spent her early years in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she attended school and spent countless cherished years...

Michael Bush

Oct 12, 2023

Michael Glenn Bush, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 12, 2023.

Michael was born January 29, 1961, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Glen Ray and Cora Rowberry. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho and attended Bonneville High School and Idaho State University.

On April 7, 1978, he married Dianne Moore, in Idaho...