Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Cecilio Sanchez Astorga, 73, of Rigby, passed away October 14, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of OneSource Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Cecilio was born November 22, 1949, in Aguatita, Durango, Mexico, to Ascencion Sanchez and Rosario Astorga.

On May 22, 1973, he married Dorothy Astorga Mora in...

Oct 14, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Stephen Cherry, a devoted husband, stepfather, and esteemed research engineer. He departed this world on October 14, 2023, from complications related to Parkinson's disease with Lewy Body dementia. He was 68 years old.

He was the son of Edward Ferdinand Cherry and Jeanne Marie Sowa. Bob was...

Oct 14, 2023

Juanita “Nita” Poormon Case, 88, of Iona, Idaho, finally burst into Heaven to meet her husband after 24 years without him, on October 14, 2023.

Nita was born November 22, 1934, in Idaho Falls, to George and Iola Poormon. She attended elementary schools in Idaho and Oregon. She was the first class graduating from Idaho Falls High...

Oct 14, 2023

David Edward Klingler, 77, of Rigby, Idaho, used up the last of his nine lives on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He went out the way we’d all like to: peacefully, quickly, and surrounded by family.

Throughout his life, Dave had his brushes with death and beat them all. From nearly blowing up his basement (and himself) as...

Oct 13, 2023

Our son, Frank Anthony “Tony” Murphy, born January 19,1967, in Arizona, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 13, 2023, in Texas, where he called home. He was 56 years at the time of his passing. He was the best son, brother and friend to all he loved. Tony was so loved and respected.

Oct 13, 2023

Warren R. Hallum, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center after a short battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Warren was born September 29, 1942, in Minnesota to Warren and Elizabeth “Beth” Hallum. In 1962, he joined the Navy. He served on the USS Yorktown,...

Oct 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Carolyn Ruth Cleveland Robson, who was born on March 4, 1945, to her parents, Roland and Nelda Robbins Cleveland. She was the youngest daughter of six.

Carolyn spent her early years in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she attended school and spent countless cherished years...

Oct 12, 2023

Michael Glenn Bush, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 12, 2023.

Michael was born January 29, 1961, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Glen Ray and Cora Rowberry. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho and attended Bonneville High School and Idaho State University.

On April 7, 1978, he married Dianne Moore, in Idaho...

Oct 10, 2023

Marlene Thueson Burtenshaw, 90, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on October 10, 2023. Marlene was born September 7, 1933, in Sugar City, Idaho, to DeLamar Thueson and Rubie Rachel Casper Thueson. She was the first of five children. Marlene was a beautiful blonde, brown-eyed girl. She was raised in...

Oct 10, 2023

Eugene "Corey" Smith, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 10, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Corey was born May 31, 1969, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Eugene J. Smith and Bobbie J. Sims. He grew up in Pittsburgh for some time, and finished out high school in Pasadena, California. As an adult he lived in Tenino, Washington,...

Oct 9, 2023

Timothy “Timmy” John Thiel was a kid so full of life, he used it all up in 31 years. His death was unexpected, as addiction took him from us too soon on October 9, 2023, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born on April 15, 1992, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Brian Christopher Thiel...

Oct 8, 2023

Roberta (Bert)Rae Bishop, 74, passed away on October 8, 2023 at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She had been suffering from multiple health issues.

Roberta was born on July 22, 1949, to Robert N. and Clara Mae (Olsen) Bishop, in Ft. Collins, CO. She grew up in Windsor, CO, where she attended grades...

Oct 8, 2023

Dale Jorgensen, 69, of Irwin, Idaho, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on October 8, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah.

Dale was born September 13, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ted Ray Jorgensen and EnnaLou Neuenschwander. He grew up and attended schools in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from Bountiful High School. As a young man,...

Oct 8, 2023

Terri Lynn Cannon Larsen, age 69, passed away on October 8, 2023, at the home of Dr. Jay T and Sally Ellis in Ammon, Idaho.

She was born in Shelley, Idaho, to Leland Edward and Mabel Rose Eaton Cannon. Terri was the fourth daughter of four children.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 7, 2023

Henry Carl Fonnesbeck, our five year old boy, passed away October 7, 2023, while in his backyard "doing work."

Henry was born June 21, 2018, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Travis and Emily Fonnesbeck. Henry came to a family of boys: Brenner, Clark, James, and Lucas. Lucas passed away two years before Henry was born. Henry helped...

Oct 6, 2023

Chastity Kay McMinn, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away after a long battle with addiction, on October 6, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Chastity was born July 2, 1984, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Shane Jack and Sandy Taylor. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended King’s Academy.

She loved to go...

Oct 6, 2023

Winona Myrle Brunson, 92, was born May 21, 1931, in Blackfoot, Idaho. She was the daughter of Clarence Otto Brunson and Ruth Luise Hofer Brunson. She passed away on October 6, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living, under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice in Idaho Falls.

Winona was the second of five children. She grew...

Oct 6, 2023

Elaine Louise Leavitt Henken (Henkensiefken) 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away, October 6, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born September 28, 1936, in Idaho Falls to Virgil and Eula Leavitt. Elaine was raised in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1954. She met her husband of 68 years,...

Oct 5, 2023

Paula Gae Baker, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 5, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Paula was born February 12, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho, to William Richard Caldwell and Ilene Hulda Archibald Caldwell. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe and Idaho Falls, Idaho, and attended Skyline High School.

On October...

Oct 5, 2023

On October 5, 2023, Bonnie Faye Lake was reunited with three of her children and her husband who had passed before her. Her pets and granddaughter were at her side as she peacefully left this life.

Bonnie was born on March 23, 1930, in Downey, Idaho. She spent most of her life in Idaho Falls and surrounding...