Obituaries

Donnie Hudson

May 29, 2023

Donnie Ray Hudson, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 29, 2023, at Lily & Syringa Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Donnie was born July 9, 1941, in Kentucky to Guy Franklin Hudson and Dora Etta Hughes. He grew up and attended schools in Kentucky.

Donnie married Mary Will Bell. They made their home...

Larry Roger Carlson

May 29, 2023

Larry Roger Carlson, 81, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away early on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home.

Larry was born on February 22, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Emil Axel Carlson and Lillian Smith Carlson. He attended Emerson, Central, and O.E. Bell schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School with the grand Class...

Julie Ann (Christiansen) Tomechko

May 28, 2023

On the peaceful Sunday evening, the 28th of May, Julie Ann Christiansen Tomechko, 60, of Swan Valley, Idaho, passed away at home with her beloved husband at her side. We will hold Julie in our hearts until we can hold her again in heaven.

Julie was born on August 21, 1962, to Rosie Viola (Bird) and Wayne...

Scott Alan Nix

May 28, 2023

Scott Alan Nix, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 28, 2023, at his home with the love of his life, Jody, and his beautiful daughter, Kara, by his side. He was also surrounded by many loving family members.

His battle was fought quietly, courageously, and with utter selflessness. Scott maintained hope and positivity throughout his...

Verla (Patterson) Olsen

May 27, 2023

Verla Patterson Olsen was born March 26, 1930, in West Point, Utah, to William Leonard Patterson and Edith Elda Holley Patterson, and passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the age of 93, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Verla graduated from Burley High School in 1948. She married her sweetheart, Robert Bruce Olsen, of Iona, Idaho, on October...

Thelma "Jeri" G. (Mcghee) Roberts

May 27, 2023

Thelma "Jeri" G. Roberts, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 27, 2023, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Thelma is survived by her daughters, Deborah and Michelle Rapoza; and friends, Renee Jones and Cindy Martin of Idaho Falls, ID.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Blankenship.

No services will be...

Leola Virginia (Whitney) Parsons

May 25, 2023

Leola Parsons, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away 25 May 2023, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and her loving family.

Leola Virginia Whitney was born 1 March 1929, at Marietta, Ohio, to parents, Hensel Whitney and Grace Johnson Whitney. She grew up in the rolling wooded hills...

Madalyn Rae (Welsh) Smith

May 24, 2023

Madalyn Rae Smith passed away just weeks before her 27th birthday at her home next to the love of her life and her beautiful children. They were surrounded by friends and family. This was far too soon, but everyone knew Maddy had lived every day with urgency. She loved deeply and showed sincere interest in everyone. She could overpower...

Donna (Godfrey) Cook

May 24, 2023

Donna Godfrey Cook, 101, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 24, 2023, at her home.

Donna was born January 30, 1922, in Ucon, Idaho, to Josiah Godfrey and Gunda Boletta Peterson Godfrey. She grew up and attended schools in Ucon, Woodville, and Idaho Falls.

On March 3, 1942, Donna married James Clifford Cook in Las...

Brenda (Tuckett) Reanier

May 23, 2023

Brenda Reanier, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 23, 2023, at Fairwinds Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of her loving family.

Brenda was born May 19, 1941, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Jesse Tuckett and Verda Margaret Francis Tuckett. She grew up and attended schools in Utah and graduated from Spanish Fork...

Bruce Arnold Wheeler

May 23, 2023

Bruce Arnold Wheeler, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 23, 2023. Bruce was under the care of Inhabit Hospice and his loving family. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children.

Bruce was born July 1, 1926, in Moreland, ID, to Jacob Archie Wheeler and Bessie Elizabeth Ellis Wheeler. He was the 7th...

Ruth Anne (Barnes) Kunze

May 22, 2023

Ruth Anne Barnes Kunze passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on May 22, 2023.

Ruth was born on May 21, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Tom and Anna Friedrich Barnes. She was the oldest of four children. Ruth attended Catholic school in Pittsburgh and graduated from Allegheny High School in 1950. While still in grade...

Caryn Rae (Rhoades) Meyer

May 22, 2023

Caryn Rae Meyer, 53, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 22, 2023.

Caryn was born April 21, 1970, in Idaho Falls and was the oldest of five children born to David Rae Rhoades and Brenda K Strom Rhoades.

She grew up in Idaho Falls, attended elementary and middle school,...

Ella Lee (Bach) Ellis

May 21, 2023

Ella "Ellie" Ellis joined our Lord and Savior on May 21st after a late advanced cancer diagnosis. She never indicated nor did we see her suffer great pain. She passed peacefully surrounded by family, and as she drew her final breath her son gently told her, "Go to the Father, and don't look back."

Ellie was born...

Jason Knowles

May 20, 2023

Jason Knowles, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 20, 2023.

Jason was born July 6, 1970, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Ralph Waldow Knowles and Nona Lucielle Hayes Knowles. He grew up and attended schools in Jackson Hole. He also attended school for small engine repair.

On October 21, 2020, he married Angela Knowles...

Jose "Mico" Manuel Palacios

May 19, 2023

Jose Manuel "Mico" Palacios, 33, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 19, 2023, at his home.

Mico was born September 7, 1989, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to J. Angel Palacios Hernandez and Hermila Palacios Ybarra. He grew up and attended schools in Jefferson County and graduated from Lincoln High School.

Mico worked as a...

Marti Jean (Kroll) Gibbons

May 19, 2023

Marti Jean (Kroll) Gibbons passed away May19, 2023, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. Marti was 66 years young.

Marti was born July 17,1956, the third of 5 daughters, to Nina Elith and Darwin Raymond Kroll. She attended school at Hawthorne Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974....

Nora Jane Cooper

May 18, 2023

Nora Jane Cooper, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 18, 2023, at her home.

Services are pending.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Bill Keele

May 18, 2023

William Thomas Keele, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 18, 2023, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

Bill was born May 13, 1928, in Paint Rock, Texas, to Thomas Aaron Keele and Irene Joiner Keele. He grew up and attended schools in...

Rodney Blaine Waid

May 17, 2023

Rodney Blaine Waid, 81, of Rigby, passed away May 17, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Rod was born November 2, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dean Waid and Wanda Moon Waid. He grew up with siblings, Gerald and Lamont Waid, Roxanne Swofford,...