Obituaries

Jan 30, 2023

James Shawn Ivie, 51, sadly left us on January 30, 2023.

James was born to his beloved mother, Margaret (Maggie) D. Wojciechowski, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, who preceded him in death.

He attended Skyline High School, leaving at the age of 17 to join the US Navy. He served four years on the USS Nimitz...

Jan 30, 2023

Dr. Steven H. Walker passed away peacefully January 30, 2023, in the memory care facility at Lincoln Court in Idaho Falls.

Steve was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 27, 1938. He graduated from Olympus High School and went on to the University of Utah. After completing one year, he was called to serve a ...

Jan 30, 2023

Lorna Rayner Garriott, 71, of Menan, passed away January 30, 2023, at her home.

Lorna was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Dean and Helen Rayner when her dad was in the Air Force. She grew up and attended schools in England and Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High and Vogue Beauty School.

In 1980,...

Jan 30, 2023

Nicholas Levi Cureton, 43, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 30, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, after suffering a stroke. Nicholas was born February 12, 1979, in Rexburg, Idaho, to William Thomas Cureton and DeEsta Curr Cureton. He grew up in Chester and attended schools in St. Anthony, graduating from South Fremont High School in 1997. He...

Jan 30, 2023

Howard Keith Couch, 84, passed away on January 30, 2023, after a bout with cancer.

Keith was born November 25, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Howard William Couch and Thella Hess Couch. He lived most of his life in Idaho Falls, where he attended school at Emerson Elementary, OE Bell Jr. High School, and Idaho Falls High...

Jan 29, 2023

Marianne Hilmer Hardy passed away at her home on January 29, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after a long and valiant fight with a terminal illness.

She was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho, on January 17, 1950, to Grace Erma Cotterell and Royce Vernal Hilmer.

Marianne lived her early life in Ashton, Idaho. When she...

Jan 29, 2023

Elaine Joyce Snyder, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 29, 2023.

Elaine was born May 23, 1936, in Bremerton, Washington, to Edward Cardana and Ailene Ahlberg Cardana. She grew up and attended schools in California and Massachusetts.

In 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim Franklin, and they had three children. In 1980, ...

Jan 29, 2023

Rojit Kumar Raut, 20, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 29, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Rojit was born April 26, 2002, in Lalitpur, Nepal, to Roshan Kumar Singh and Jyoti Basnet Raut. He grew up and attended schools in Occidental Public School and graduated from Chelsea International College . He also attended the...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Allen Lyda, 66, of Hagerman, Idaho, after a brave fight with cancer and surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, on January 28, 2023.

Bob was born October 7, 1956, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Cliff and Virginia Lyda. He grew up in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Capital High...

Jan 27, 2023

Karen Jo Benzon Sloan, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 27, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Karen was born October 21, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Arthur Benzon and Edna Ray Eggleston Benzon. She grew up and attended schools in California...

Jan 27, 2023

Dennis Bruce Cannon, 67, of Island Park, passed away January 27, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born July 11, 1955, in Boulder City, Nevada, to Willard Hunt Cannon and Bessie Hacking Cannon. He grew up and attended schools in Utah and attended Lehi High School. He...

Jan 26, 2023

Robert Randall “Bob” Jones, 97, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully January 26, 2023, surrounded by his four children.

Bob was born July 25, 1925, in Lorenzo, Idaho, to Joseph Thomas Jones and Verna Leone Randall Jones. He grew up and attended schools in Rexburg, Idaho. His father and mother died in 1940 and 1941, leaving...

Jan 25, 2023

Jay Dail Webb, 67, passed away January 25, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Jay was born August 20, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, to Theodore and Ardeth Webb. During his childhood, Jay lived in Wichita, Kansas, Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska, and Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1974. He then attended Idaho State University...

Jan 25, 2023

Vickii Sargent, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2023, at Teton Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation.

Vickii was born January 5, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Max Raymond Sargent and Ila Beth Davis Sargent. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended the Child Development Center and Developmental Workshop.

She was a...

Jan 24, 2023

Compassionate, intelligent, beautiful, nurturing, devoted, responsible, interesting, positive with a vivacious personality.

These words combined describe Sandra Gordon who left earth for a better place on January 24, 2023.

There is more to know about this incredible person in her 64 years of enjoying life.

Graduating high school in Denver, Colorado, Sandi jumped...

Jan 23, 2023

Linda Lee Ford, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 23, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

Linda was born April 20, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Glen Edward Schenck and Ethel Stanger Schenck. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls....

Jan 23, 2023

Patsy Ruth White Hathaway passed away January 23, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pat was born March 29, 1935, to John Wesley White and Myrle Miller White in her parents home in St. Anthony, Idaho. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and St. Anthony, graduating from South Fremont High School....

Jan 23, 2023

George Evans, 82, of Ogden, Utah, passed away January 23, 2023. He was under the loving care of his daughter, Cheri.

George was born to George Brooks and Margaret Jean. He grew up in Ketchum, Idaho. His mother divorced George Brooks, and she later married a widower, John “Jack” Evans. George had two new older brothers, Jackie...

Jan 22, 2023

Lorna Mae Harrison, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 22, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Lorna was born July 11, 1958, in Fairfax, Virginia, to Edward Haggerty and Morna Stone Haggerty. She grew up and attended schools in Florida...

Jan 21, 2023

Letha Louise (Lee) Thompson, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, capping off a vibrant, fulfilling and joyful life of 96 years. She joins her beloved husband, Charles K. Thompson, who predeceased her in 2018, and her dear son Charles Roussin Thompson, who predeceased her in 2020.

She was born in Eldon, Missouri on July 25, 1926,...