obituaries

Sep 30, 2025

Our beloved mother, Isabel Wheeler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 83. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian and Argentine parents, Isabel carried with her a love for both the country of her birth and the country she later...

Sep 29, 2025

Earl Skeen, 75, of Challis, passed away September 29, 2025 at Idaho Falls Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

The family will hold a memorial service for Earl, in the Spring of 2026, in Challis. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Sep 27, 2025

Austin Matthew Price, 35, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Austin was born in Logan, Utah, on January 15, 1990, and was raised in Idaho Falls.  He graduated from Skyline High School in 2008 and settled into a career of being a caregiver for the disabled....

Sep 26, 2025

Edna Reece Gerard, 96, of Iona, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her daughter, Sally, and Mission Hospice.

Edna was born on August 30, 1929, to Sammie Reece and Clara Mae (Adams) Reece. She was the third Daughter of four girls. She grew up in humble beginnings...

Sep 25, 2025

Elmo (Reese) Winterbottom, 85, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away at his home on September 25, 2025. Reese was born on March 1, 1940, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Elmo and Ida Winterbottom and was raised in the Groveland area outside of Blackfoot, working with many of the area farmers throughout his school years. In 1959, he graduated from...

Sep 22, 2025

Gardell (Butch) Vernon Cope Jr., 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Butch was born on October 14, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gardell Vernon Cope Sr. and Mary Jane Nielsen Cope. He grew up in Mud Lake, Idaho,...

Sep 22, 2025

Charles Merritt Moore, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

He was born on August 22, 1958, to Dolphie Moore and Mary Martin Moore in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the youngest of six kids. Charles loved old...

Sep 21, 2025

Gloria Nadine (Rollison) Wasley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 95.

Nadine was born at home on November 5, 1929, in Wapello, Idaho, to George Newell Rollison and Virginia Emma Just Rollison. She grew up in humble beginnings on the family farm near Blackfoot, where...

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Levi Chandler, 75, of Frenchtown, Montana, passed away comfortably on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Mike was born on March 14, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Art and Elna Chandler. His childhood days were filled with stick horse fights with the neighbor boys, swimming in the canal, and teasing his sisters. Always the salesman, he would...

Sep 19, 2025

Kenneth George Koller, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Sep 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Virgil J. Valantine.

Born on October 2, 1934, in Beaver, Utah, to Vina Agnes Jones and George Urban Valantine, Virgil spent his early years in Beaver and Caliente, Nevada. As a spirited young boy, he was known for his...

Sep 17, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, Calen Joshua Walters, who left this world far too soon at the age of 18. He passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born on March 28, 2007,...

Sep 16, 2025

Layne L Barber, 67, of Ammon, passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Solace Hospice.

Layne was born on March 9th, 1958, to Lowell Dee and Mary Phyllis (Fullmer) Barber, in Idaho Falls, ID. He attended Longfellow Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High, and graduated from Skyline...

Sep 15, 2025

Steven C. Archibald, 76, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away with his wife and sons by his side on September 15, 2025, following several years of health complications.  Steven's warmth, humor, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him. He loved unconditionally and was deeply loved in return by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and countless...

Sep 7, 2025

Susan D. Kime, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Sue was born May 3, 1943, to Fred Donald Keane and Betty Rae Craven Keane in Pocatello, Idaho. She grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in...

Sep 4, 2025

Ashley Marrie Jeppsen, 40, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by those who loved her. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Ashley was born on November 20, 1984, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Jon Edward Simmons and Nancy Smith Simmons. She was raised...

Sep 3, 2025

Geraldine Anette Waller, 78, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Private family services will be held. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Sep 2, 2025

Aaron Allen Armstrong, 60, of Rigby, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Heritage Home Health and Hospice.

Aaron was born June 6, 1965, to Daniel Armstrong and Rose Orner Armstrong in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The family lived in Hawaii for many years before moving back to Idaho....

Sep 2, 2025

Barbara Sue Carruthers, 73, of Ammon, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

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

Aug 31, 2025

Margaret Roberts Andrus, 91 of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Fairwinds Sand Creek Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. She was born on November 19, 1933, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Carlos Roberts and Florence Emma Koller Roberts. She spent her childhood and youth with cherished friends and family in Sugar City, Idaho. She...