obituaries

Dec 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sara Beth Truitt McDaniel, age 69, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, who passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Beth was born on April 22, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Thomas and Beverly Midgley Truitt. She grew up in Salt Lake...

Dec 12, 2024

Alice Virginia (Ginger) Johnson Schnur, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Ginger was born on October 24, 1942, in Aurora, Illinois to Chester (Chet) E. Johnson and Margaret (Margie) Cooke Johnson. She grew up in Paw...

Dec 11, 2024

Larry Elton Clark, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Symbii Home Health and Hospice.

Larry was born on September 23, 1931, to Charles Elton Clark and Leatha Howard Clark in Ririe, Idaho. He grew up in Ririe and graduated from Ririe High School in...

Dec 7, 2024

Judi V. Munger, 76, of Idaho Falls passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private Family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Dec 7, 2024

Lila Mountz passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was a resident at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Lila was 93 years old, born on October 25, 1931, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert. She is survived by her three daughters: Vicky Wilding of Apache...

Dec 7, 2024

Charles LaVere Hope, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home.

LaVere was born on March 22, 1938, to Clarence Dewey Hope and Zella Keppner Hope in Rexburg, Idaho. He grew up in the Burton/Rexburg area. He joined the Army Reserves.

On June 3, 1960, he married Kaye Bowden in...

Nov 30, 2024

Jay Dean Fuhriman, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Idaho Falls after an extended stay at Life Care Center.

Jay was born on April 11, 1942, in Nampa, Idaho, and was adopted by Owen and Elinor Fuhriman shortly after birth. Jay grew up in the Melba area and attended Melba...

Nov 28, 2024

Lee Crook, 82, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed peacefully from this earth into the arms of his Father in Heaven and eternal life on November 28, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years and son who provided him with comfort and peace in his last moments of life.

Lee was born in Idaho Falls,...

Nov 24, 2024

Cecily Annette Wanlass, 74, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg.

She was born on September 4, 1950, in Shelley, Idaho to Leslie R. Wanlass and Rayola M. Smith Wanlass. She grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and attended Skyline High School, graduating in 1968. She went on...

Nov 23, 2024

Martha Kay "Marty" Piper, 86, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2024, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community.

Marty, the oldest child of Ben and Edith Wormeli, was born on April 26, 1938, in Jacksonville, Illinois. She grew mostly up in the Midwest. After high school, she attended nursing school in Houston, Texas, and graduated...

Nov 22, 2024

There are special people who never leave us, even after they are gone, and Perry is one of them. Perry D. Clegg was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 3, 1952, and passed away peacefully in his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho on November 22, 2024, at 72. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

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Nov 21, 2024

Dorothy Jane Grover Carter Hartwell, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Gables of Ammon. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Dorothy was born on June 3, 1937, in Archer, Idaho to Clifford Grover and Isabelle Browning Grover. She grew up in Archer, Mud Lake, Lincoln, and Idaho Falls....

Nov 20, 2024

LaMar James Rozsa, 79, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 5, 1945, to John (Jack) Revelle Rozsa Sr. and Florence Taylor Burgener Rozsa. He returned to his heavenly home on November 20, 2024, after a five-year trial with Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was an amazing man who loved...

Nov 15, 2024

Larry Richard Nelson, 46, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home.

Larry was born on November 22, 1977, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Paul Nelson and Tina Dopp Nelson. He grew up in Chubbuck, Idaho, where he graduated from Highland High School in 1996. After graduation, he went to Idaho State...

Nov 15, 2024

Jackie Lynne Smith, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Caring Hearts Assisted Living in Pocatello. She was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at...

Nov 14, 2024

Jesus Moreno, 41, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 20 at the Ammon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Interment will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Online...

Nov 11, 2024

It's with great sadness that the family of Lynn J. Arave shares the news of his passing on November 11, 2024, at the age of 81. Born June 10, 1943, to Marvin and Monta Arave, Lynn grew up working on the family farm in Taylor Idaho, before graduating from Shelley High School in 1961. Two years later, he married...

Nov 10, 2024

David Marlow, friend, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

David was born on March 5, 1943, to Wilburn E. and Elna Call Marlow at his parents' home in Wapello, Idaho. David was the third child, having two sisters and two...

Nov 10, 2024

Teddie Lou White, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Teddie was born on September 27, 1934, in Rexburg, Idaho, to James Harold White and Ila Luella Clark White. She grew up in Teton, Idaho. She attended and graduated from South Fremont High School. Teddie continued...

Nov 7, 2024

Dorothy Jean Herndon, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Dorothy was born July 25, 1927, to Dave Smith and Mame Rhoades Smith in Rigby, Idaho. She grew up in Rigby and attended schools there, graduating from Rigby High School in 1944. On...