Obituaries

Shirley Pauline (Gauer) Yagues

May 24, 2025

Shirley Pauline Yagues, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 24, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Pauline (Gauer) Yagues, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Friend on May 24, 2025, at the age of 95.

Shirley passed peacefully...

John Keith Baird

May 24, 2025

John Keith Baird was joyfully reunited with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. His final days were filled with love, faith, and the enduring presence of his family.

John was born on January 1, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Arthur (Ted) Nile Baird and Carol Ann King...

Marsha Lynn (Brighton) Jones

May 24, 2025

Marsha Lynn Jones, 73, of Ammon, passed away May 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by friends and family.

Marsha was born May 17, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Hugh Max Brighton and Miriam Louise Johnson Brighton. She grew up on a dairy and potato farm in Ucon, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High School. She...

Carlos Kay Watts

May 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos Kay Watts, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother on May 24, 2025, at the age of 70 years old.

Carlos was born on November 18, 1954, in Ashton, Idaho, to Leland and Mary Watts. Throughout his life, Carlos was known for causing trouble from a...

Dwight Alvin Dauber

May 21, 2025

Dwight Alvin Dauber, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 21, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Dwight was born December 3, 1933, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Daniel Dauber and Angela Wickham Dauber. He grew up and attended schools in Salmon, Idaho.

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Charlene (Stephens) Mills

May 20, 2025

Charlene Stephens Mills was born July 2, 1941, in Ogden, Utah. She was the first child of Doris (Patterson) and Pingree Stephens. She passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on May 20, 2025.

She attended schools in Ogden and cherished the years she spent growing up on the farm around her...

Tom Wise

May 20, 2025

Thomas Walter Wise, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 20, 2025, at his home.

No services will be held.

Candice Jeanine Sakaguchi

May 19, 2025

Candice Jeanine Sakaguchi, 38, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passes away May 19, 2025, at her home.

Candice was born September 14, 1986, in Idaho Falls, to Ben Earl Sakaguchi and Pat Klein Yeary. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

Candice loved the outdoors. She loved adventure, amusement park rides, and fireworks. She...

Craig Richard Moser

May 19, 2025

Craig Richard Moser, 70, of Rigby, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2025, at his home.

Craig was born December 2, 1954, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Charles Richard Moser and Guelda Dawn Summers Moser. He grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School.

In 1975, he married Sandra Wride in...

Jill (Pardew) Chamberlain

May 18, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the unexpected loss of Jill Kaye Chamberlain, who left us too soon at the age of 59. Jill passed away at her home on May 18, 2025. Better known as Mom, Auntie Jill, Jilly Bean, Nana, and Sis, Jill's sudden departure has left an unimaginable void in the hearts of those who loved and...

Jim Meikle

May 18, 2025

Robert James “Jim” Meikle, a devoted Christian, loving husband, beloved father, good friend, and wise and respected businessman, was promoted to Heaven on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on June 20, 1936, to Vashti Larkin Meikle and Stephen Mack Meikle Sr. As a young lad, he was raised in Driggs, Idaho....

Steven Bradley Haight

May 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Steven Bradley Haight of Clearfield, Utah, who passed away on May 16th at the age of 27.

Steven was born on November 11, 1997, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a devoted father to his daughter, Addison Haight, whom he adored. He loved...

Steven Keith Brown

May 16, 2025

Steven Keith Brown died peacefully at home early Friday, May 16. Steve was a caring son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather and was loved in turn by all who knew him.  He was a skilled and compassionate lawyer, a voracious reader, and enthusiastic in his pursuit of knowledge.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who championed rivers and the natural...

Audrey Elaine (Wilhelm) Keele

May 14, 2025

Audrey Elaine Keele, 95, passed away from natural causes on May 14, 2025, at home, being cared for by her loving daughter and Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Audrey was born on Thursday March 27, 1930, in Onida, South Dakota, the eighth child of Rolla Washington Wilhelm and Ethel May Bowers Wilhelm.

Audrey married Robert “Bob”...

Bette (Bair) Burkman

May 13, 2025

Bette Bair Burkman, 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 13, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Bette was born April 6, 1937, in Shelley, Idaho, to Carl Wayne Bair and Viola Messick Bair. She grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School....

Troy Jack Johnston

May 12, 2025

Troy Jack Johnston, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 12, 2025, at his home after a long, but valiant battle with health issues.

Troy was born June 3, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jack Hutchens Grover and Alyce Fay Woolf Sommerville. Troy traveled in his youth with the family and lived and attended schools in...

Will Devere Hopson

May 12, 2025

Will Devere Hopson, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 12, 2025, at his home.

Will was born June 6, 1973, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Glover Max Hopson and Cynthia Bentz Hopson. He grew up and attended schools in Logan, Utah, and graduated from Logan High School. He also attended ISU.

Will worked construction his...

Eric Guy Peterson

May 12, 2025

Eric Guy Peterson, 59, of Ammon, passed away May 12, 2025, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Eric was born November 29, 1965, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Evan Parley Peterson and Kolleen Nelson Peterson. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On October 8,...

Jeff Bare

May 11, 2025

Jeffrey Carmon Bare, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 11, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

No services will be held.

Lorenzo Vega Alonso

May 10, 2025

Lorenzo F. Vega Alonso, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 10, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Eden Hospice.

A gathering will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, in Idaho Falls.

A complete obituary will...