Obituaries

Jim Dunn

Apr 17, 2024

Linel James “Jim” Dunn, 73, of Rigby, passed away April 17, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Jim was born September 26, 1950, in Yakima, Washington, to George William Dunn and Ida Wanda Meikle Dunn. He grew up and attended schools in Utah.

Jim...

Larrene (Romrell) Sargent

Apr 17, 2024

LarRene Romrell Sargent, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family,  due to complications related to cancer. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

LarRene was the first of ten children born March 7, 1947, to Roland Taylor Romrell and Joy Otteson Romrell in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She...

Eloise (Ellie) Margot Rauma

Apr 15, 2024

Eloise (Ellie) Margot Rauma returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2024.

Ellie had an uphill climb coming into this world, and fought valiantly for 48 days. Our little rockstar was an inspiration to all who knew her, and will continue to inspire us all as we go on in her memory....

Richard "Dick" John Watson

Apr 15, 2024

Richard “Dick” John Watson, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 15, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Dick was born September 30, 1939, in Warren, Pennsylvania, to Albert John Watson and Marian Eleanor Hyde Watson. He grew up and attended schools in Warren,...

Jean (Jessen) Henninger

Apr 14, 2024

Jean Henninger, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024. at the age of 83. Born Elda Jean Jessen on July 26, 1940, in Idaho Falls, she was the beloved daughter of Herman and Nihla Jessen.

Jean spent her formative years in Swan Valley, Idaho, on Pine Creek Bench. Her childhood was marked by...

Sirildo Martinez

Apr 14, 2024

Sirildo Martinez, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of his daughter, Cindy.

Sirildo was born April 1, 1936, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Thomas Martinez and Francisca Apadara Martinez. He grew up and attended schools in Nyssa, Oregon.

He married Neola Hansen in...

Josh Perotto

Apr 14, 2024

Joshua “Josh” James Perotto, 49, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Josh was born October 12, 1974, in Burley, Idaho, to James “Jim” Darrel Perotto and Carol Lee Nelson. He spent his early years growing up in Paul, Idaho, spending summers with his dad and family in Salmon, Idaho....

Gene Kimmey

Apr 14, 2024

C. Gene Kimmey, 80, of Warden, Washington, passed away on April 14, 2024, at his son's home. He was being cared for by Aspen Hospice, his son, and granddaughter.

Gene was born to Marie Dinger and Roland Kimmey on August 6, 1943, in Keokuk, "Ioway." He lived for a short time in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and spent...

Maureen (Knapp) Walker Fox

Apr 14, 2024

Mabel Maureen Knapp Walker Fox, 91, of Iona, passed away April 14, 2024, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Maureen was born February 16, 1933, in Goshen, Idaho, to Warren Knapp and Alice Carol Unsworth Knapp Bromley. She grew up and attended schools in Island Park and...

Rachanee W. Lengyel

Apr 12, 2024

Rachanee W. Lengyel, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 12, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Services will be held at a later date.

Amos Williams

Apr 12, 2024

Daniel Amos Williams, 71, of Menan, passed away April 12, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Amos was born July 15, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho, to Daniel Findlay Williams and Ruth Ann Harker Williams. He grew up in Lewisville, Idaho, and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School in 1970. He served in the...

Gayle (Sanders) Johnson

Apr 12, 2024

Gayle Johnson, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 12, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Gayle was born January 21, 1940, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Joseph Ford Sanders and Avis Sargent Sanders. She grew up and attended schools in Hamer, ID and West Jefferson High School in Terreton, ID.

Gayle made her home...

Travis Simons Beebe

Apr 10, 2024

Travis Simons Matkin Beebe, 46, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 10, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Travis was born May 20, 1977, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Keith Russell Beebe and Debbie Simons Matkin. He grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School. He also attended Boise State University and...

Lila Jean (Tucker) Felts

Apr 10, 2024

Lila Jean Tucker Felts, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 10, 2024, with her daughter, Kathy, and granddaughter, Shelby, by her side.

Lila is survived by her children, Stephen (Paula), Clinton (Lauri), and Kathleen (Tom); her grandchildren, Tyson (Stephanie), Christopher (Sarah), Amanda (Craig), Samantha (John), Shelby, and Joseph Bennett; and her great-grandchildren, Aviana, Elinara,...

Harvey Dewain Welch

Apr 10, 2024

Harvey Dewain Welch, born November 1, 1931, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Clyde Emmet Welch (1897-1960) and Ardella Bell (1909-1997) passed away at home on April 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

After attending Wendell High School, he joined the United States Navy for four years and honorably served his country. He served in the Korean...

Brian V. Foster

Apr 9, 2024

Brian V. Foster, 63, of Ucon, passed away April 9, 2024, at his home.

Brian was born October 26, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Vernon Dale Foster and Jeanette Barrie Foster. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School.

Brian married Genni Marie Welch in Idaho Falls shortly...

Jolene Mae (Mace) Jeffrey

Apr 9, 2024

Jolene Mae Mace Jeffery, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 9, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Jolene was born February 21, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clyde William Mace and Anna Ellen Quigg Mace. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High...

Donna Dean (Whitehead) Case

Apr 8, 2024

Donna Dean Case, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 8, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice. Special thank you to the owner, Cory, and her nurse, Anjula.

Donna was born July 5, 1947, in Newton, Massachusetts, to Donald Dean Whitehead and Henrietta Skillings Whitehead. She grew up and attended schools...

Joyzelle Iverson

Apr 5, 2024

Joyzelle Eleanor Iverson, 76, of Ammon, passed away April 5, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Joyzelle was born September 8, 1947, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Ray Eli Sterling and Joyzelle Eleanor Holleman Sterling. She grew up all over the world...

Diane Marie (Summers) Johnson

Apr 5, 2024

Diane Marie Summers Johnson, 75, of Ririe, passed away April 5, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Diane was born August 8, 1948, to William and Dawn Summers. She was raised in Ririe and graduated from Ririe High School. Diane married Timmie...