Obituaries

John Edward Anderson

Jun 7, 2025

John Edward Anderson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 6, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

No services will be held.

Mary "Jane" (Herron) Bell

Jun 6, 2025

Mary “Jane” Bell, a loving and vivacious mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 88. Born on March 30, 1937, Jane brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late Keith Sheldon Bell. Together, they built a life...

John Beins

Jun 5, 2025

John Allison Beins, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 5, 2025, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

John was born November 21, 1931, in Nehawka, Nebraska, to John Henry Beins and Pearl Henrietta Chappell Beins. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from...

Judy Mae (Colberg) Deroche

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Mae DeRoche, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Judy passed away peacefully June 4, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Judy was born February 25, 1943, in Oak Park, Illinois, to William Olaf Colberg and Mae (Panzer) Colberg....

Rodney "Rod" Lamarr Ragan

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney “Rod” LaMarr Ragan—beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, veteran, and friend—on June 4, 2025, at the age of 91.

Rod was born on January 25, 1934, in Shelley, Idaho, to Raymond Kenneth Ragan and Melba Miller. He spent much of his childhood in...

Jeffrey Rand Olsen

Jun 4, 2025

Jeffrey Rand Olsen, 44, of Idaho Falls, passed away due to a sudden and unexpected cardiac event at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Per Jeffrey's requests and nature, a small intimate family gathering will take place.

He was a beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend to those closest to him.

Sam Prochnow

Jun 4, 2025

Roger Lee “Sam” Prochnow, 79, of Blackfoot, passed away June 4, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sam was born May 21, 1946, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Bennie Henry Prochnow and Charolette Ellyn Ruenger Prochnow. He grew up and attended school in Markesan, Wisconsin, and graduated from Markesan High School.

On January 21,...

Ron Dumont

Jun 4, 2025

Harold Ronnie Dumont, 76, of Irwin, passed away June 4, 2025, at the Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Ron was born July 25, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Lewis Dumont and Bernice Winther Dumont. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls...

Della Ybarra

Jun 3, 2025

Della Ybarra, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and supported by the compassionate care of Brio Hospice.

Della was born on December 18, 1964, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Eduardo Torres and Maria Ybarra. She was raised in Scottsbluff...

Karen L. (Morgan) Chapple

Jun 3, 2025

Karen Chapple, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 3, 2025 with PML, a complication from cancer treatments. She was born on March 29, 1942, to William Blaine Morgan and Henrietta Hendricks Morgan in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She attended school in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. Karen married Butch Cope and to this union were born 2...

Hersh Mynarcik

Jun 2, 2025

Hereschell Arnold Mynarcik, known to most as Hersh, passed away peacefully at home June 2, 2025.

Hersh was born October 28,1943, in Owasso, Michigan, and graduated Chesaning Michigan High School in 1961. He traveled to Soldotna, Alaska, before starting college, with plans to become a disc jockey, and remained in Alaska with family and friends. He was...

David Price

May 31, 2025

David Miller Price, 69, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born on December 28, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas, David grew up in Artesia, New Mexico, and later in Albuquerque, New Mexico. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Wearing the armor of God every day of his life, David was the brightest light in...

Ken Morgan

May 30, 2025

Kenneth Scott Morgan, 55, passed away on May 30, 2025, in his home, due to a pulmonary embolism.

Ken was born on Sunday, January 18, 1970, to Dennis LeRoy Morgan and Donna Cox Morgan in Arcadia, California. The doctor playfully thanked baby Ken for arriving early enough so he would have time to take his own family...

Emery Grant Smith

May 30, 2025

Emery Grant Smith, 75, of Shelley, also known to his grandchildren as Pom Pah, rode off into the sunset May 30, 2025.

Emery was born May 2, 1950, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lenard Grant Smith and Joyce Alene McCarty Smith. He grew up in Rigby and spent his summers with his grandparents working on the farm. He...

Patricia Ann (Davis) May Hansen

May 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Hansen, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 28, 2025, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center.

No local services are planned.

Julie (Stubblefield) Hood

May 28, 2025

Julie Hood, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 28, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Julie was born January 2, 1970, in King City, CA, to Jimmy Dale Stubblefield and Antoinette Verna Stubblefield. She grew up and attended schools in California and graduated from King City High School.

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Susan (Hatch) Onnen

May 27, 2025

Susan Onnen, 77, passed away May 27, 2025. She was born July 10, 1947 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Joseph and Delberta (Crowley) Hatch.

Susie was a joy. She found joy in telling stories, funny sayings, and singing sweet songs to make others smile. She had an uncanny ability to remember people's birthdays and anniversaries....

Marilyn (Planert) Anderson

May 27, 2025

Marilyn Anderson, 89, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, went to be with her precious Lord on May 27, 2025, at her home, with her family at her bedside.

Marilyn was born June 29, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles Adolf Planert and Lillian Ganoe Planert. She loved growing up at Clemma's farm in rural Pennsylvania where she fed...

Arvilla Nilsson

May 27, 2025

On May 27, 2025, Arvilla Nilsson returned to the loving and waiting arms of her Father in Heaven, accompanied by her husband, Kenneth Charles Nilsson, her daughter, Ann, and many hundreds of family members who loved her and have been waiting for her.

At the time of her passing, she was living with Catherine Michaels, her daughter,...

Heather Beth Logan

May 24, 2025

Heather Beth Logan, 50, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, passed away on May 24, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date.