Obituaries

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...

Harold Thurman Babbitt

Nov 5, 2023

Harold Thurman Babbitt, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 5, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Idaho Falls Eagle's Lodge, 635 Hemmert Avenue.

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available....

Carl Harold Cooper

Nov 5, 2023

Carl Harold Cooper was born on November 14, 1938, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Carl and Norma Jean (Johnson) Cooper. He passed away on November 5, 2023, with his children by his side, just shy of his 85th birthday.

After graduating from Lawton High School in 1956, Carl attended the University of Oklahoma (Go Sooners!) where he was...

Tory James Moore

Nov 4, 2023

Tory James Moore, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.

Tory was born March 11, 1987, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Tammy Evans Moore and Troy A. Moore. He grew up in Idaho Falls where he attended Bonneville High School and graduated from Lincoln High School.

On December 11, 2021,...

Caryl Mae (Ruud) Siepker

Nov 4, 2023

Caryl Mae Siepker, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 4, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Caryl was born September 12, 1946, in Afton, Wyoming, to Lester Mickelson Ruud and Goldie Mae Reeves Ruud. She grew up and attended schools in Swan Valley and graduated from Firth High School. She...

Pamela Jo (Leach) Taylor

Nov 3, 2023

Pamela Jo Taylor, a loving mother and wife, devoted educator, and a woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pamela was born on December 6, 1947, in Taft, California, to John Anderson Leach and Esther Lorene Hughes Leach. Her early years were filled...

Gary Rex Coffin

Oct 31, 2023

Gary Rex Coffin, a long-time resident of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Sandy, Utah. He bravely fought Alzheimer’s Disease for the previous decade.

Gary was born January 25, 1938, in Downey, Idaho, the oldest child of Rex Thompson Coffin and Karma “Kay” Kathleen Nelson. Life in rural Idaho...

Ephriam George Ball

Oct 31, 2023

E. George Ball of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 31, 2023, at his home.

George was born February 21, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ephriam Berry Ball and Elizabeth Mary Green Ball. George grew up at Beaches Corner, attended school in lona, and graduated from lona High School in 1948.

After graduation,...

Floyd Mccormick

Oct 31, 2023

Floyd William McCormick, 67, of Shelley, passed away October 31, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Floyd was born June 16, 1956, in Rigby, Idaho, to Clyde William McCormick and Marolyn Peterson McCormick.

Floyd made his home in Shelley, Idaho, where Floyd worked in asbestos removal.

Floyd...