Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Richard Paul Craft was born to Lloyd and Margaret Craft on November 26, 1951, in Massachusetts. They moved to California in 1957. He holds fond memories of early years when Richard, his father and his brother Steve, joined a 4x4 jeep club. During high school years, Richard played football, track and was involved in auto shop where he worked...

Aug 18, 2023

On Friday, August 18, 2023, Edna C. Johnsen passed away at Idaho Falls Community Hospital due to complications from kidney disease. Born on May 19, 1952, to Edward and LaVerne Sauers in Idaho Falls, ID where she enjoyed a diverse and happy childhood. Later, she was blessed with a wonderful son, Shane Patrick O'Dell. While living in Idaho Falls,...

Aug 12, 2023

Allene Lillian Bacca passed away peacefully at her cherished home on the morning of August 12, 2023. Her passing was as graceful and serene as the life she had lived, fulfilling her heartfelt desire to maintain her independence as she peacefully slipped away while reclining on her favorite couch. Allene leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a...

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara May Pratt, 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 surrounded by her husband and daughter. She was under the care of her family and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

Barbara was born May 22, 1936 in Salem Oregon to Aaron and Helen Ediger. Barbara grew up in Salem and graduated from...

Jul 7, 2023

Frank Ford Smith 78, Born 10/14/1945 to C.A Smith & June Edna Smith Passed away peacefully 07/07/2023 at his home. Frank was born Oct. 14 1945 in Colorado Springs, Co into a military family where he went on to live in numerous states across the United States as His Father was Lt. Col. In the United States Airforce. After...

Jul 2, 2023

Donald W Burkman, Don, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2023. Don was born and raised in Basalt Idaho and Idaho falls Idaho, and after  high school joined the Marines. He enjoyed serving his country, and when he was finished, he became a professional driver. Don loved all things outdoors, hunting, camping, but, especially fishing. He...

Jul 1, 2023

Virginia Joy Berg was born in 1927, the daughter of Olive M. Berg and Knute M. Berg in Burley, Idaho and passed away after short illness. She was 96 years old having lived longer than anyone else in her family. Her growing up years were spent in Burley and Shelly where her father was a cattleman.

After...

Jun 30, 2023

Karen Elizabeth Meppen Rohwer, 88, of Idaho Falls passed away Friday, June 30th, 2023, after a short illness.

Karen was born October 8th, 1934, in Idaho Falls to her father Herbert Meppen,34, and her mother Hilda Torneten, 30.

Karen attended school in Shelley, Idaho.  Stanton School and Shelley High School.  Then went onto study Cosmetology....

Jun 22, 2023

Jay Taylor of Idaho Falls passed away peacefully with his family present on June 22nd from natural causes.  Jay suffered from multiple sclerosis, but was never a victim of this disease.  Jay lived his life to the fullest, despite his disability, and enjoyed his family, watching golf and old westerns.

Jay was born December 11, 1947 in...

Jun 22, 2023

Arn Berglund, 70, of Idaho Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Arn was born to Arnold and Joan Berglund in New York City (a fact that surprised many who knew him). He grew up with his little brother Christopher in Westport, Connecticut. Arn, Chris, and a tightknit group of cousins had many adventures at family gatherings,...

May 23, 2023

Per Betty's wishes, no obituary will be placed and no services will be held.

May 21, 2023

Rita Roth Carlson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2023 at her home in Idaho Falls, ID.  She was born April 19, 1936 in Oxford, Nebraska, the middle child, to Chris and Lelah Roth. She attended schools in Furnas and Kearney Counties and graduated with Honors from Axtell High...

May 18, 2023

Bruce Johnson was born in Idaho Falls, March 19, 1944 to Art and Rula Blatter Johnson. He had a hereditary condition that gradually left him blind so during the teen years, he attended the Idaho State School for the Blind in Boise.

He loved to work with wood and made many beautiful pieces such as dressers, night...

May 16, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Anne Horton of Idaho Falls, ID passed peacefully on May 16, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her immediate family. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Valda Jay & Eleanor Cazier of Pasadena California, and sister Nora Winger of Centralia Washington. Debbie lived her life in service to her church, her God, her family and...

May 16, 2023

Sibyl Muriel Priest, 84 of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, surrounded by her children after a short battle with cancer.

Delivered by her dad, she was born in Everton, Arkansas on April 2, 1939. The family moved to Mayfield, Kentucky shortly afterward where she lived until she was 8 years old. The...

May 1, 2023

Douglas Donovan James was born in Ritzville, Washington on June 11, 1947 to C. Donovan and Jeanne James. He moved to Idaho Falls at a young age and grew up farming wheat with his father. He attended the University of Idaho and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Idaho in...

Apr 19, 2023

At 97 years old Larry Larsen was still tying salmon leaders in preparation for an upcoming fishing trip to Alaska and helping problem solve a frozen waterline at his beloved cabin. Larry passed away on April 19, 2023. Larry liked solving problems, was an avid reader and graceful fly fisherman. He relished being outdoors. Larry loved his family -...

Apr 5, 2023

Wanda Jean Cross Perry - our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, sister, wife, and friend went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2023 at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho following a long battle with cancer. She was 82 years old. Visitation will be at 1:15 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist...

Mar 19, 2023

Carol Beverly (Washburn) Pitman, 96, lifelong resident of Idaho Falls and recently of Boise, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 with family members present.

Carol was born July 14, 1926, in Edgeley, North Dakota to Bert Ray and Lelia Elsie Tomlin Washburn.

Carol’s family moved to Idaho Falls where Carol...

Mar 12, 2023

David E. Millward, 56, passed away on March 12, 2023 at his home in Idaho Falls, ID. David was born on June 16, 1966 to Alice Johnston and Robert Millward in Utah. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, and good old classic rock. UP THE IRONS!! David is survived by his three daughters Lauren, Jayden, and Raegan Millward. Two granddaughters and...