Obituaries

Leaf Welker Call

Oct 31, 2023

Leaf Welker Call, 56, our beloved father, grandpa, brother, and dear friend, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2023.

Leaf was born April 18, 1967, in Afton, Wyoming, to Lawrence Welch Call and LaRee Draney Call. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

Leaf made his home in Idaho Falls where he...

Deborah Lynn (Fowler) Hagen

Oct 29, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Fowler Hagen, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Debbie was born on May 16, 1952, to Alfred and Margaret Fowler in Blackfoot, Idaho.

In the summer of 1968, a blind date changed her life. It was then she met the love of her life Gary,...

William "Bill" Grof

Oct 28, 2023

William Francis Grof, 78, passed away on October 28, 2023.

Bill was born an only child on July 12, 1945, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, to William H. Grof and Rita F. (Darrah) Grof. He attended Meyersdale Joint Schools for ten years and then graduated from Amherst Central High School in Amherst, New York, in 1963. Following high school,...

Barry Carlson

Oct 27, 2023

Barry Dale Carlson, 80, passed peacefully on October 27, 2023, at EIRMC under the care of BRIO Hospice. Barry was the oldest child of Gwendolyn and Dale Eugene Carlson. Raised in Idaho Falls, he decided to leave school, hitched a train to Dillon, Montana, and worked on a ranch in Wisdom, Montana, for a few years. Upon returning to...

Richard Louis Tallman

Oct 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard L. Tallman, a devoted husband and father, and esteemed physical chemist. He departed this world on October 26, 2023, due to natural causes, at the age of 92.

He was the son of Louis Raymond Tallman and Beatrice Mae Knauss Tallman, born April 24,...

Sharon Ann Watson

Oct 26, 2023

Sharon Watson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 26, 2023 at The Gables in Shelley, Idaho.  She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

A private family service will be held.

Lyle Leon Schwartz

Oct 26, 2023

Lyle Leon Schwartz, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home from an extended illness. He was under the care of Eden Hospice, Nuclear Care Partners, and his loving family.

Lyle was born August 19, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leon E. Schwartz and Gae Nell Johnston Bateman.

His parents...

John Worth Clark

Oct 26, 2023

John Worth Clark, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 26, 2023, at his home.

Private family services will be held.

William "Bill" Robert Maraffio

Oct 24, 2023

William “Bill” Robert Maraffio, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of hospice.

Bill was born January 22, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Victor Maraffio and Lenore Blakeley Maraffio. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1962. He received his Masters of Science in Electrical...

Max Glenn Smith

Oct 24, 2023

Max Glenn Smith, 81, of Rexburg, passed away October 24, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living. He was under the care of Eden Hospice and his loving family.

Max was born July 10, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Eugene Ellington "Nick" Smith and Cristel Hill Smith. He grew up and attended schools in Lyman, Wyoming, and Ucon, Idaho....

Fred Aaron Miller

Oct 23, 2023

Fred Aaron Miller, 69, of Irwin, passed away October 23, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Fred was born July 16, 1954, in Afton, Wyoming, to Bill Miller and Yvonne Weeks Miller. He grew up and attended schools in Swan Valley and Bonneville High School. He also attended Votec and received his welding degree. He served in...

Annette Nancy (Crane) Anderson

Oct 23, 2023

Annette Nancy Anderson, 83, of Ammon, passed away October 23, 2023, at her home.

Annette was born March 29, 1940, in American Falls, Idaho, to Lafoy Kerol Crane and Florence May Southwell Crane. She grew up and attended schools in American Falls and graduated from American Falls High School. Annette went on to graduate from ISU Technical...

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...