obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

Melvin Gale Harkness loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Gale was born on March 26, 1942, in Roberts, Idaho to Earl and Marcia Barzee Harkness. He started dating Shirley Colby and in 1975, they welcomed their son, Travis. On April 9, 1977, Gale married the love of his life, Shirley,...

Sep 6, 2023

Joy Williams Young, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Promontory Point Rehabilitation.

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

Sep 1, 2023

Jill Hymas Wilbur, 66, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home in Idaho Falls.

Jill was born July 14, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Cecil Jay and Sharon Ann Hymas.

Jill grew up in Ammon, Idaho until she was 8, when she moved to Idaho Falls....

Aug 28, 2023

Wallace Marcus (Collins) Rees Jr., 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, from cardiac arrest at his home in the loving arms of his wife. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Wallace was born on December 1, 1952, and he was adopted at birth by his parents Wallace Marcus Rees Sr....

Aug 27, 2023

Bruce A. Kidwell, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 27, 2023, at his home.

At his request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Aug 26, 2023

Michael Joseph Klis, 74, of Idaho Falls, and formerly of Camas Valley, OR, passed away on August 26, 2023, in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

At his request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at...

Aug 23, 2023

Thomas Alexander Ryan, Jr., 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a short battle with colon cancer.

He was born February 22, 1968, in Framingham, Massachusetts to Carolin McCarthy and Thomas Ryan, Sr. He grew up in Massachusetts, where he loved exploring the woods near his home,...

Aug 22, 2023

Beulah Marie Lucas, age 87, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Beulah was a long-time resident of Idaho Falls where she moved with her husband Neil and youngest son Ray in 1988.

Beulah was born in Hagerman, New Mexico to Sam and Ruby Hart on April 14, 1936. She grew up in...

Aug 22, 2023

On August 22, 2023, Ruth Marie Willford (mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend), left this earth to join her sweetheart and eternal dance partner, Ronald Willford.

On October 14, 1941, Ruth was born to IsMay and Bill Nelson. Her two sisters, Billie Collette and Shirley White loved her dearly.

Mom was always positive, despite the many...

Aug 20, 2023

Arthur "Mike" Ackerschott, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Mike was born on May 10, 1943, in Anaconda, Montana to David Converse Ackerschott and Minnie Rose Scalise Ackerschott. Mike grew up in Butte, Montana, and graduated...

Aug 19, 2023

Lois Marie Hale, 74, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Highland Estates Assisted Living in Burley, Idaho. She was under the care of Hospice Visions.

Lois was the first of three girls born to Ray Alton Pendlebury and Nila Jean Windley Pendlebury in Blackfoot, Idaho. She was born on November 21,...

Aug 19, 2023

Helen Joy Parmer Freeman, 85, of Basalt, Idaho, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Joy was born on November 1, 1937, at her Grandma and Grandpa Hirschi's home in Kilgore, Idaho, to Theodore A. Parmer and Helen M. Hirschi Parmer. Grandpa Hirschi was the doctor and...

Aug 17, 2023

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brett Lafe Arave, at the age of 64 on August 17, 2023, at his home. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 2, 2023, at the Taylor Cemetery, 720 East 129 South,...

Aug 16, 2023

Darrell Lynn Jones, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Aug 10, 2023

Opal Ranee Craig, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Eagle, Idaho.

Opal was born on December 4, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dean and Etta Nelson Bodily. She grew up in the Iona area and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1957. She went on to study at Ricks College....

Aug 9, 2023

Rowland Boyd "Zeke" Sucher II, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away from the effects of cancer on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Zeke was born February 4, 1966, in Idaho Falls to Rowland Boyd Sucher I and Emma Renee Huntsman Sucher. He grew up in Idaho Falls...

Aug 7, 2023

The world lost a beautiful soul on August 7, 2023, when Geraldine "Jerie" Curtis Piper passed away at the age of 93 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Geraldine Curtis was born on February 27, 1930, in Oroville, Washington to Ervin "Ruben" and Lois "Brownie" Curtis. She was the third of five children and a beloved daughter, sister, aunt,...

Aug 6, 2023

Diane W. Ball completed her mortal life on August 6, 2023, while resting in her home, in Idaho Falls, ID.

Diane was born March 23, 1950, to Vern and Zula Walton in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was the middle child, No. 4 of seven children.

She enjoyed a fun and active life in her youth,...

Aug 4, 2023

Lilyann "Lily" Celest Birrer, 2, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 4, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Lily was born on December 16, 2020, in Idaho Falls, and brought immense joy to everyone around her during her short but vibrant life.

Lily was a ray of sunshine wherever she went. Her energetic and good-natured personality lit...

Aug 3, 2023

Jacqueline Rae French (Jackie), 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Jackie was born on November 25, 1964, in Syracuse, Kansas to Sandra Louis and Billy Dean Truster and was later adopted by Ronald Diehl and Janice Helton Diehl when she was nine years old. She grew...