obituaries

Nov 7, 2023

Jerry Patrick Jernigan, 92, of Idaho Falls, died November 7, 2023 at his home, with his wife of 69 years by his side.

He is survived by his wife; 3 children; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

A private Celebration of Life will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St....

Nov 6, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Georgia Anderson, 85, passed from this life quietly on November 6, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  She maintained her sweet and loving spirit to the very end of her days.

Georgia Gail Fenrich was born on April 3, 1938, in Caldwell, Idaho to George and Verna...

Nov 5, 2023

Christopher Conley Tapp was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on July 11, 1976, and slipped away from this world on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada with his family and close friends by his side. Christopher is survived by his mother, Vera Tapp, and his two dogs, Joker and Chip. He now joins his...

Nov 2, 2023

Lillian Darleen Rackham, 81, of Ammon, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2023, at...

Oct 31, 2023

Lisa Marie Robinson Citelli, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 31, 2023, at her home from natural causes.

Lisa was born October 26th, 1964, in Idaho Falls to Gloria Ferguson and Duane Robinson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Bonneville High School. She later went on to attend beauty college.

In...

Oct 29, 2023

Betty Joanne Mathews, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Betty was born in Mulberry, Kansas on July 8, 1931, to Irvin Mische and Elton McKay Mische. She grew up in Missouri and California. Betty attended five different high schools as...

Oct 28, 2023

Karen Marie Wendt, 68, passed away in her home in Idaho Falls, ID on October 28, 2023.

Karen was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on June 6, 1955, to Roy and Margaret Wendt. She attended Hutchinson Public Schools, graduating in 1973. Karen later completed the non-destructive metals testing program at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson and soon after relocated...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert Lindell Anderson, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Life Care Center in Ammon.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children; Robert Anderson Jr., Vicky Anderson, Lamar Anderson, and Maurice Anderson; brother; Owen Odell Anderson Jr.; sister, Myrtle Buchanan; sister, Patricia Ann Davis;...

Oct 26, 2023

Douglas Deverl Hansen, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home.

Douglas was born on March 23, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Andrew Deverl Hansen and Reva Russell Hansen. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1970.

In October 1971, he...

Oct 24, 2023

Maria Del Refujio Nun᷉ez, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6-8:00 p.m., and...

Oct 24, 2023

Donald Ray Dredge, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his 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.

Oct 22, 2023

Ricky Eugene "The Ricker" Robison, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 22, 2023, at his home.

Rick was born on July 2, 1955, in Bakersfield, California, to Bernard Eugene Robison and Gloria "June" Smith. He grew up in Shafter, California, and attended Shafter High School.

On September 2, 1973, he married Shirley Ann...

Oct 21, 2023

John Albert Kramer, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

John was born on April 4, 1948, to Thomas Kramer and Luella Miller Kramer in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area and attended Idaho Falls High School, graduating in 1966.

Oct 20, 2023

Doris  Jane Jones, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home, under the loving care of her children and Brio Hospice.

Doris was born Jan 23, 1938, in Seldon, Kansas.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Oct 19, 2023

Cynthia Ann Finlayson Branter, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Cynthia was born on April 1, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank E. Finlayson and Mary Alice Thebo Finlayson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1967.

On...

Oct 19, 2023

Anayeli Hernandez, the stillborn daughter of Rocio Hernandez and Eric Martinez, was born sleeping on October 19, 2023.

A Rosary will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to...

Oct 18, 2023

Jacob Lamar Blair was born September 29, 1999, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Blair and Marty Illum Blair. He attended Ethel Boyes Elementary, Eagle Rock Junior High, and Skyline High Schools. He later graduated from Emerson High School. Jacob worked as a server at McKenzie River and at the time of his passing, he was working at Snow...

Oct 15, 2023

In the early morning hours of October 15, 2023, Karen Cobbley exchanged her walker for her angel wings and returned home. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, GG, sister, cousin, aunt and friend.

Karen began her earthly journey on Halloween day in 1946. She was welcomed by her parents, Pearl and Orvil Lim, and older brother...

Oct 12, 2023

William "Bill" Maynard Yarbrough, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living.

Bill was born on August 28, 1931, in Moreland, Georgia, to Julius Yarbrough and Lora White Yarbrough. He grew up in Sandy Springs and Barnesville, Georgia. He received a bachelor's degree from Emory University. He went on to...

Oct 12, 2023

Charlyn "Char" Hess-Garcia, 28, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah due to complications associated with a lifelong medical condition she fought all her life.

Char and her twin sister were born August 28, 1995, in Denver Colorado, to her birthmother Sara Beth...