Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Kathleen Mary Ebert Robinson, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 2, 2024, at her home. Kathleen was born June 1, 1962, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Charles Fredrick Ebert and Elizabeth Jane Kelly Ebert. She grew up and attended schools in Decatur, Georgia. On January 11, 1985, she married Mark James Robinson in Newport News, Virginia. Kathleen and Mark...

Jan 1, 2024

Cindee Marie Dragoman, 73, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 1, 2024, at home.

Cindee was born October 23, 1950, in Eureka, CA, to Albert Patrick Cox and Lois Ilene Wilson Cox. She grew up and attended schools in Eureka and graduated from Eureka High School. She also attended Empire College.

On April 28,...

Dec 31, 2023

Jordan Paul Bills was born July 10, 1987, to Paul and Jan Bills in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jordan grew up on the west side of Idaho Falls. He took after his father and loved all things sports. In middle school he played basketball and hockey, which he traveled with a lot.

He attended Skyline High...

Dec 31, 2023

Diana Lee Miner, age 70, of Idaho Falls, gracefully departed from this world on December 31, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia, under the compassionate care of Aspen Hospice. Diana spent the majority of her life in Eastern Idaho, where she touched the hearts of many with her resilience, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.

Born...

Dec 31, 2023

Our beautiful mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend, Maxine Simmons, 77, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, returned to the arms of her Savior, Saturday morning December 31, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Our beautiful Mother passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family in a room full of love. We handed our Mother over gracefully to the...

Dec 30, 2023

Lawrence Earl Jenkins, 66, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away December 30, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Earl was born January 2, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jay Charles Jenkins and Beverly H Johnson Jenkins. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High School. He also attended ISU....

Dec 30, 2023

Lynda Kaye Storms, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 30, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Lynda was born April 20, 1963, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Robert LeRoy Storms and Janet Mae Burgin Storms. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Longfellow Elementary School. She graduated from meridian High School in 1981. She worked...

Dec 28, 2023

William Dean Nelson, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 28, 2023, at home.

Bill was born May 22, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Donald Ritchie Nelson and Margaret Betty Kronberg Nelson. He grew up and attended schools in Lincoln, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High School. He also attended Votech where he graduated and became...

Dec 28, 2023

Our amazing and beautiful mother, Beulah “Bea” Bender, 91, passed away December 28, 2023, at Morning Star Reflections Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bea was born April 28, 1932, in Battiest, Oklahoma, during the Depression, to Melvin Van Buren Baggs and Ethel Victoria Baggs. She grew up and attended Brantly grade school in Antlers, Oklahoma, until...

Dec 27, 2023

Jerry Dale Gibbons, 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at his home on December 27, 2023.

Jerry was born on October 31, 1935, in Lusk, Wyoming. He was one of 17 children born to Roy and Ivan Marie Gibbons (including two sets of twins). They later moved to Boise, Idaho, where Jerry played football and graduated...

Dec 26, 2023

Daniel Joseph Dalton, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 26, 2023, at his home.

Dan was born August 31, 1975, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Don Leo Dalton and Debra K. Rudolph Dalton. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and earned a certificate in counseling online.

He was a member of The...

Dec 26, 2023

Coleen Nadene Jacobson, 84, of Irwin, passed away December 26, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Coleen was born April 25, 1939, in Carlton, Oregon, to Elmer Earl Lightfoot and Lynda Frances Hershberger Lightfoot. She attended grade school in Twin Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Ririe High School where she was a member of the Pep Club....

Dec 25, 2023

Donna Mae Gray, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, fell asleep in death on Monday, December 25, 2023, at her Fairwinds home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Donna was born on June 23, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the youngest of three children born to Alvin Leroy and Belva (Irwin) Taylor; Douglas Lamont "Monty", Carol Marie and...

Dec 24, 2023

Our beautiful daughter, wife, mother, Nana, and friend passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia in Idaho Falls. Bonnie Ann Jones Kraupp passed in her sleep after 84 years of a long, full life.

Bonnie Ann Jones was born on February 25, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Aaron LaVern Jones and Belva...

Dec 23, 2023

Lyle was born on June 5, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank Edward Pinnock and Lois "Fay" Pinnock. He was the second oldest of four children, and close in age with many cousins in whom he was raised close to. He attended schools in Clark Fork, Idaho; Libby, Montana; and then Rigby, Idaho; and graduated from Rigby High...

Dec 22, 2023

Brad Everett Merrill, 46, of St. George, Utah, passed away December 22, 2023.

Brad was born July 15, 1977, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dennis Wray Merrill and Rhonda Mueller Merrill. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby, Idaho, and graduated from Rigby High School. He was also a Journeyman plumber, professional cat tamer, and pug enthusiast....

Dec 21, 2023

Rose Ann Ard, age 68, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Idaho Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born on September 15, 1955, to Edward John and Novetta Mary Gunning McGrane in Idaho Falls. She was raised on a farm in the New Sweden area where she developed her love for animals.

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Dec 21, 2023

James “Jim” Daniel Kondel, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away quietly December 21, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

A quiet, unassuming and loving family man, Jim was adored and cherished by all that knew him well and will be deeply missed.

Jim was born September 24, 1944, in...

Dec 21, 2023

Delores Marie Dodge Haire, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice.

Delores was born April 3, 1935, in Ucon, Idaho, to Keith Strong Dodge and Rachel Agnes Lake Dodge. She grew up and attended schools in...

Dec 20, 2023

Marcus Tre Matthew Clay, 27, of Lewisville, passed away December 20, 2023.

Marcus was born October 2, 1996, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nancy Clay and Troy Stevens, and was later adopted by Anthony Manzanares and Laura Manzanares. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He attended Montana Western...