Obituaries

Kathleen Ann (Jennings) Jennings-Mills

Nov 5, 2022

Kathleen Ann Jennings-Mills, born in Bethpage, New York,  February 10, 1956. Passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, November 5, 2022. The oldest child of Tom and Patricia Jennings, and sister to Tom Jennings Jr.

Kathleen and her family traveled much of the world and the U.S. during her youth while her father Tom built his career in...

Carol (Poole) Rhoades

Nov 5, 2022

Carol Poole Rhoades, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 5, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Carol was born May 23, 1938, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Kenneth and Verla Poole. She grew up and attended schools in Menan, Idaho.

On April 10, 1965, she married Sharl...

Elaine (Watson) Flatland

Nov 4, 2022

Elaine Norma Flatland, 87, passed away November 4, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, (237 N. Water) from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2022.

Kenneth Thornton Morris

Nov 3, 2022

Kenneth Thornton Morris, 78, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away November 3, 2022.

Ken was born May 12, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melvin Ebenezer Morris and Sarah Rebecca Morris. He grew up and attended schools in Osgood, Idaho, and graduated from Shelley High School. He also attended Ricks College and Idaho State University.

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Marjorie Inez (Minion) O'Connell

Nov 2, 2022

Marjorie Inez O'Connell, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 2, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Marjorie was born May 8, 1931, in Mountain Lake, Minesota, to Robert Walter Minion and Laurel Alferetta Davis Minion. She grew up in Yakima, Washington, and attended Yakima...

Iva Jane Butler

Nov 1, 2022

Iva Jane Butler, 79, of Beaver Dam, Arizona, passed away on November 1, 2022.

Iva was born in American Falls, Idaho, on April 28, 1943, to Albert and Rosa Christensen, with her twin sister, Ida. The family, which included her parents, sisters, Joyce and Ida, moved to Riverside, Idaho, where Iva attended school before graduating from Snake...

David Hinton

Nov 1, 2022

David  Hinton, 60, of Salmon, passed away November 1, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Services will be held at a later date.

Della Marie (Stears) Goody

Oct 31, 2022

Della Marie Goody, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2022, on Halloween, one of her favorite holidays.

Della was born June 25, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Len Taylor Stears and Thelma Agnes McOsker Parks Stears. She grew up on a small farm in Shelley, Idaho, and attended elementary school through high school in...

James Dean Haynie

Oct 31, 2022

James Dean Haynie, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2022.

James was born August 11, 1944, in San Luis Obispo, California, to James Dembowski and Romadean Cutburth. He grew up and attended schools in San Luis Obispo.

He married Maria Alejandria and they had two beautiful children, Ronald “Ron” and Jemadean. He joined...

Jon Lynn Johnson

Oct 31, 2022

Jon Lynn Johnson, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 31, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Jon was born March 25, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Thales Johnson and Barbara Christensen Johnson. He grew up and attended schools in West Jefferson and graduated from Challis High School as...

Viola Mae (Ashton) Brown

Oct 30, 2022

Viola Mae Ashton Brown, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 30, 2022, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

On May 31, 1923, Viola was born in Adelaide, Idaho, a small town located north of Rupert, which she claimed was just a speck by the side of the railroad tracks. She was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth...

Von Mortensen

Oct 30, 2022

Harlo Von Mortensen, 81, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022, after 15 years of battling cancer.

Von was born on February 4, 1941, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Christian Charles Mortensen and Pearl Evelyn Chandler Mortensen. He wasn’t expected to live because he was a premature baby. He was nursed and fed through the night and lived....

Adam Christopher Huett

Oct 29, 2022

Adam Christopher Huett, 31, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away October 29, 2022.

Adam was born September 21, 1991, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Angela Carol Hine and Matthew Ray Huett Sr.

Adam graduated from Idaho Falls High School, then developed a career as an office manager for a water testing company.

Adam was...

Christine (Jackson) Nessen

Oct 29, 2022

Christine Nessen, 74, of Ammon, passed away October 29, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2355 Rollandet in Idaho Falls.

Kelly Maril Welch

Oct 29, 2022

Kelly Maril Welch, 56, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away October 29, 2022, at his home.

Kelly was born July 10, 1966, in American Falls, Idaho, to Michael John Welch and Faye Beck Welch. He grew up and attended schools in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School. He also attended the College of Eastern Idaho where...

Barbara Jean (Canham) Wakley

Oct 29, 2022

Barbara Jean Canham Wakley, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully October 29, 2022, at the home of her daughter, and surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born October 25, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Milton E. Canham and Thelma Jean Richardson Canham. She grew up and attended schools in Salt Lake City, Utah,...

Michelle (Keller) Youngblood

Oct 28, 2022

On October 28, 2022, Michelle Renae Youngblood, 66, of Idaho Falls, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father.

Michelle was born October 19, 1956, to Richard V. and Eileen Keller. She came into the world fighting, born at only 2.4 lbs.

Michelle was raised in Idaho Falls, and was the youngest of seven...

Larae Dee (Johnson) Blosch

Oct 27, 2022

LaRae Dee (Johnson, Steffler) Blosch passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, at her home in Ammon, Idaho, after her second battle with cancer. She was 77 years old.

LaRae was born on April 30, 1945, in Rigby, Idaho, to Donna and Lyle Johnson. LaRae was the oldest of five children, with three brothers (Gary, Carl, and...

Don Peck Packer

Oct 27, 2022

Don Peck Packer, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 27, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Don was born July 22, 1935, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Grant Parkinson Packer and Florence Peck Packer. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Vicki Dree White

Oct 27, 2022

Vicki Dree White, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 27, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Vicki was born February 11, 1941, in Saco, Montana, to Reese C Johnson and Itha Hansen Johnson. She had one brother, Scot Johnson, and one sister, Judy Warrel. She grew up and attended schools...