obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Diana Calcagni Heft, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jan 24, 2024

Chad Thomas Nelson, residing in Rexburg, Idaho, suddenly passed away on January 24, 2024, in a tragic automobile accident in Idaho Falls. He was only 21 years old and will be profoundly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Chad was born on April 27, 2002, at his parents' home in Laurel, Montana – the...

Jan 21, 2024

Marlen Kenneth Miller, 94, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Idaho Falls. Marlen was born on January 1, 1930, in Massillon, Ohio to Wilma Chapman Miller and John J. Miller.

He grew up in Bazetta, Ohio where he played high school sports and worked on neighboring farms. He graduated from Bazetta High School and attended Youngstown...

Jan 19, 2024

Wallace Duane Cummings, a man of unwavering faith, devoted family love, and honorable service, passed away on January 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on August 18, 1944, to Annie Laura Hammon and Jack Duane Cummings, Wallace's life was a testament to his commitment to his family, his country, and his faith.

Jan 18, 2024

Kenneth Paul Fallon Jr. of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024.

The world became a better place 86 years ago on April 21, 1937, when Ken was born. He was known as Kenny by his parents, Geneva Evelyn Whisenant and Kenneth Paul Fallon Sr. His life began in the small oil town of Big...

Jan 13, 2024

Cheryl Jean Lyman Burrup, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Cheryl was born on May 3, 1949, in Rigby, Idaho to Deraine Edison Lyman and Deoine Lena Weber Lyman. She grew up in the Grant and Osgood...

Jan 11, 2024

Ernest "Carl" Esser, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 11, 2024, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice. Carl passed away after battling many years of health complications.

Carl was born to Ernest Esser and Wanda Fisher on April 20, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, where he grew up.

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Jan 10, 2024

Arné Killian Omanson, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

She is survived by  her husband, Lyle Omanson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; her daughter, JaNeé Donaldson-Heimdal of Provo, Utah; her sons: Gary Trent Donaldson of Oakley, Idaho and Erik W. Donaldson of...

Jan 8, 2024

Michael L. Jacobs, 62, of Rupert, Idaho passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Inurnment will be at 1:00 p.m. April 5, 2024 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Jan 8, 2024

Carol Faye Young, 82, of Rigby, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Home Health.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Jan 6, 2024

Tyler Michael Goodworth, a devoted husband and father, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Idaho Falls, at the tender age of 32. Tyler was born on February 18, 1991, in Pocatello, Idaho to Dean and Michelle Goodworth. He had two older sisters, followed by two more sisters, before finally getting two little brothers.

Six months after...

Jan 5, 2024

Robert James Chatterton Jr., of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehab of Cascadia.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jan 4, 2024

Sandra Lilianna Espino Rodriguez, 21, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Utah.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 26, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 905 S. Lee Ave., Idaho Falls. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100...

Jan 3, 2024

Elma Jean Hansen Smith, 88, of Ammon, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Elma Jean was born on September 6, 1935, in Thornton, Idaho to Alma and Rose Hansen. She was the youngest of 6 children. She grew up in Thornton and graduated from Madison High School. Following high school graduation, she...

Jan 3, 2024

Bruce Wayne Sindlinger, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Morning Star Senior Living. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Arrangements are pending. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jan 1, 2024

Emy Lou Winterbottom, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Emy was born on September 13, 1933, in Grayson County, Virginia to James Virgil Anderson and Sarah Mae Parks Anderson. She grew up in rural Virginia. She graduated from Independence High School in 1949. She furthered her education...

Dec 31, 2023

Bradley Jon Prescott, 53, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Pocatello, passed away on December 31, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Dec 31, 2023

In memory of John Linzy 'Jack' Whitman, who left us peacefully at age 77 on December 31, 2023. He was born on May 25, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gladys and Linzy Whitman.

Jack grew up in Firth and attended Shelley High School.  He began work at an early age in farming and trucking before finding...

Dec 30, 2023

Jerry Wade Nielsen, 70, of Ashton, passed away on December 30, 2023, at his home.

Jerry was born on January 21, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dean Randall and Barbara (Bobbie) Wilhite Nielsen. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1971. He furthered his education at the University of...

Dec 28, 2023

Gary Olin Crumley, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away on December 28, 2023, from a brain tumor. He was under the care of OneSource Hospice.

Gary was born August 13, 1952, in Idaho Falls, to Victor Olin Crumley and Bonnie Marie VanDorn Crumley. He grew up in Idaho Falls in the York Area, south of Idaho Falls,...