Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Lynden VerNon Wages, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 1, 2024, at Lincoln Court Assisted and Senior Living.

VerNon was born November 6, 1933, in Ririe, Idaho, to Charles Franklin Wages and Coral Durrant Wages. He grew up and attended schools in Ririe and graduated from Ririe High School.

On November 2, 1962, he...

Feb 1, 2024

Franklin Edwin Stacey, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 1, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Frank was born November 21, 1936, in Archer, Idaho, to Edwin Worrall Stacey and Mary Elizabeth Browning Stacey. He grew up and attended schools in Archer and graduated from Madison High School in Rexburg in 1955. Frank served as...

Feb 1, 2024

Christine Boozer took her last breath on February 1, 2024, at the age of 81, after a long battle with numerous health issues.

She spent her younger years in Logan, Utah, after which she relocated to southeast Idaho.

After marrying the love of her life, Robert Boozer, they ran a successful oil company for many...

Jan 31, 2024

Seiji Shiratori was born June 27, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, one of twelve children born to Japanese immigrants. He was a child when World War II heightened the discrimination, bringing harassment, intimidation, and property loss. After graduating Idaho Falls High School, Seiji joined the U.S. Army.

He married Linda Anderson, of Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1966. After the...

Jan 31, 2024

Marion Georgina Fraser Myers, 81, of Ammon, passed away January 31, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Marion was born November 2, 1942, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to James Robertson Fraser and Florence Elizabeth Jolley Fraser, and remained a proud Scotswoman throughout her life.

On March 24,...

Jan 31, 2024

Boyd J Zollinger, 83, of Idaho Falls, died January 31, 2024, of heart failure.

He was born July 17, 1940, in Rexburg, Idaho, at his grandparent's home, to Vern and Ann Johanson Zollinger. He grew up in and attended schools in Island Park and Rexburg, graduating from Madison High School.

After high school he attended...

Jan 31, 2024

Jack Edward Patteson was born on 25 May 1939, in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, to John Edward and Margaret Christine Patteson. In 1959, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained for three months in Missouri as a crane operator. He was then deployed to Nancy, France, for about 17 months. During his time in France, he traveled to Barcelona...

Jan 30, 2024

Joseph Franklin Thomas, 75, of Tucson, AZ, passed away January 30, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Joseph was born November 2, 1948, in Oakland, CA, to Fred Franklin Thomas and Eulah Mae Marvin Thomas. He grew up and attended schools in San Leandro, California and graduated from Pacific High School in Candro, CA. He joined...

Jan 29, 2024

Doris Anne Skillings, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2024, in Ririe, Idaho.

Anne was born February 14, 1964, in Santa Maria, California, to Leo Arvine Pittman and Sharie A. Slaathaug. She grew up and attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School. She also attended the College of Nursing in...

Jan 29, 2024

Herman Joseph Phillipp, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Herman was born on December 8, 1927, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Joseph and Frances Sieger Phillipp. He was a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls. He attended Holy Rosary Elementary School...

Jan 29, 2024

Gary Joe Triplett, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Gary was born March 28, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joseph Grant Triplett and LaRee Olive Roylance. He grew up and attended schools in Kennewick, Washington. He served...

Jan 28, 2024

Blake Rock Brower, 35, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2024.

Blake was born on January 14,1989, to Tony J. Brower and Mischelle Rock Brower, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Shortly after Blake was born his family moved to Rock Springs, WY. He was the fair haired, fearless baby in the family...

Jan 28, 2024

Dylan Troy Rummler, 31, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 28, 2024.

Dylan was born July 15, 1992, in Van Nuys, California, to Troy Ronald Rummler and Patricia Ann Gobert Rummler. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and worked as a pallet assembler for Challenger Pallet.

Dylan was a member of Watersprings Church. He...

Jan 28, 2024

Born, Bonnie Gail Hancock, Bonnie Johnson of Garden City, Idaho, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 5:50 p.m., at the age of 86, surrounded by loved ones.

Bonnie was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, December 11, 1937, to Wallace and Violet Mae Hancock. She graduated from Salmon High School in...

Jan 28, 2024

In loving memory of Robert “Robbie” Marshall Brown who suddenly passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 28, 2024.

Robert was born on March 7, 1977, the son of Leland Brown Sr. and Robin Andrus. He had two siblings, Leland John Brown Jr. and Leanna Neibaur.

He was married to Jessica Morris on July...

Jan 28, 2024

Christofer Gonzalo Paz, 15, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 28, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Christofer was born October 19, 2008, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gonzalo Paz and Dulce Maria Medrano Paz. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and was a student at Thunder Ridge High...

Jan 27, 2024

Connie Lee Jones, 80, returned to her loving Heavenly Father, January 27, 2024.

She was born Constance Lee Polydorus on April 4, 1943, in American Fork, Utah.

She came into this world with an older sister, Ruth, waiting for her. When she was 6 years old, her mom, Erma Lee Gardner, married Ernest Phillip Jacklin...

Jan 27, 2024

Dorothy B Miller, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 27, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice as well as Idaho In Home Care.

Dorothy was born May 24,1938, in Logan, Utah, to Lowell Goodwin Smith and Georgia Mae Bingham Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Ogden, Utah, and...

Jan 26, 2024

Ronald Walter Lindsay, 78, of Rexburg, passed away January 26, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Ronald was born May 30, 1945, in Altadena, California, to Merle Ronald Lindsay and Martha Eva Anderson Lindsay. He proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He later earned his bachelor’s degree at Lewis & Clark College. On July...

Jan 26, 2024

Dale Arland Clayton, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 26, 2024, at his home at MorningStar Senior Living.

Dale was born February 15, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wilford H. and Harriet Anna Hill Clayton. He grew up in Ucon, Idaho, where he attended grade school and Ucon High School through the 11th grade. He...