Obituaries

Ethel Gardner

Dec 8, 2023

Ethel Jane Gardner, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was under the care of her loving family.

Ethel was born March 23, 1938, in Grand Valley, Colorado, to Charles Irving Lewis and Alice May  Lewis. She grew up and attended schools in Grand Valley.

On November 28,...

David Leigh Weise Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

David Leigh Weise Jr., 68, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on December 7, 2023.

David was born on March 29, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the second child of David Leigh Weise Sr. and Ardith Leona Lloyd Weise.

He grew up and attended school in Shelley. He was member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Kevin Mccowan

Dec 7, 2023

Kevin Leroy McCowan, 55, of Ammon, passed away December 7, 2023, at The Gables of Ammon. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Kevin was born July 22, 1968, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Vernon Jerome McCowan and Evelyn Marie Sparks McCowan. He grew up and attended schools in Iona...

Charles William Juergens

Dec 7, 2023

Charles William Juergens, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 7, 2023, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. Charlie was born January 22, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, to Robert  Juergens and Margaret Ann Nelson Juergens. In his younger years, he lived in Hawaii, but his family then moved to Malibu, California. He continued to grow up and attended schools...

Karen Widdison

Dec 6, 2023

Karen Lee Widdison, 70, of Rigby, passed away December 6, 2023, at The Wildflower Assisted Living.

Karen was born November 29, 1953, in Toronto, Canada. She graduated from Scappose High School in Oregon. She also attended Lynn- Benton Community College, UCLA in California, and The Gloria Lavonne School of Modeling.

She was a very talented...

Gloria Faye Whitney

Dec 6, 2023

Gloria Faye Whitney, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 6, 2023, at Intermountain Health Care in Salt Lake City.

Faye was born November 6, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ezra Prichard Rhoades and Rosella Agusta Johnson Rhoades. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

On July 20, 1953, she married Bobby...

Ivan O. Shively

Dec 6, 2023

Ivan O. Shively, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his son and daughter-in-law’s home on December 6, 2023. He was under the care of One Source Hospice. Ivan remained aware of his surroundings and embraced life with mindfulness up until the very end.

Ivan was born May 7, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was...

Roberta Weeden Bibb Dare

Dec 5, 2023

Roberta Weeden Bibb Dare, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 5, 2023, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

No services will be held at this time.

Nita Fishburn

Dec 4, 2023

Nita Fishburn, age 81, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, December 4, 2023. She entered this world on November 8, 1942, in Burley, Idaho, born to William and Leah Nielson.

She is survived by her daughters, Ponia LaMendola and Tari Williams; her grandchildren, Jenna, Christy, Joe, Rhett, Becky, and Emily; and 8...

James "J.D." Darwin Barnes

Dec 4, 2023

James “J.D.” Darwin Barnes, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

J.D. was born April 22, 1934, in Milo, Idaho, to William James Barnes and Mabel Palmer Barnes. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended...

Sherry (Hansen) Kelsey

Dec 3, 2023

Sherry Hansen Kelsey passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

She was born on March 10, 1949, in Murray, Utah. She was the daughter of George Arnold Hansen and Caroline Harmon Hansen.

Sherry attended Idaho Falls High School from 1964-1967. She married Danny Kelsey in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were married for 50 years. They...

Sally Ann Lawrence

Dec 3, 2023

Sally Ann Lawrence, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 3, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Sally was born September 4, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to DeVar R Clark and Ethelyn Green Clark. She grew up and attended schools in...

Karen Fullmer

Dec 3, 2023

Karen Adele Fullmer, 70, of Ammon, passed away December 3, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and her loving family. Karen was born April 12, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wallace David Hanson and Mary Moulton Hanson. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho, California, and...

William "Bill" David Faler

Dec 1, 2023

William “Bill” David Faler of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.

Bill was born on April 1, 1947, in Independence, Kansas, to Robert and Carroll (Rankin) Faler. Bill grew up on the family cattle ranch in Elk City, Kansas, where he learned the value of hard work. After graduating from Elk City High School,...

Kelly Jake Hincks

Nov 30, 2023

Kelly Jake Hincks, 62, of Swan Valley, passed away January 10, 2024, at his home.

Kelly was born December 29, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Anthony “Tony” Bill Hincks and Jean Ann Prince Hincks. He grew up and attended schools in Swan Valley and Irwin Elementary. He graduated from Ririe High School.

Kelly was...

Alvin V. Gunderson Jr.

Nov 30, 2023

Alvin V. Gunderson, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Ammon on November 30, 2023. In spite of the fact that he was mostly blind and endured several other health issues, Alvin was interested in his family and being aware of what was happening in the world up until the end. He was under the care of his...

Shonnie Pauline Taylor

Nov 28, 2023

Shonnie Pauline Taylor was born March 8, 1978, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to loving parents, Dennis and Caroyln Taylor. With five siblings eager to greet her, Shonnie was never lacking love, laughter, and attention in her busy family.

Growing up, Shonnie learned to play the piano and excelled quickly in the talent. Listening to her play...

Cheryl Mae Wiemer

Nov 28, 2023

Cheryl Mae Wiemer, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Cheryl was born May 13, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Carl Wiemer and Eleanor May Raymond Wiemer. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

She married Stuart Dougan...

Kay Edwards

Nov 28, 2023

Orvid Kay Edwards, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 28, 2023, at his son’s home. He was under the care of OneSource Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Kay was born August 31, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alvin Edwards and Fonda Lou Campbell Edwards. He attended Lincoln Elementary, Ammon Junior High and...

Dennis Ray Leonard

Nov 27, 2023

Dennis Ray Leonard, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 27, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Ammon, Idaho of cancer. He was under the care of his loving family and Solace Hospice.

Dennis was born February 4, 1945, in Rigby, Idaho, to Ercel Gilbert Leonard and Nina May Rawle Leonard. He grew up and attended schools...