obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Marsha Bradley Fitch left us on September 29, 2023, while surrounded by her children at her home, at the young age of 75. Marsha was born on August 3, 1948. To Lynn and Jeanne Bradley in Shelley, Idaho. She was the third of six children, though her sister Linda died before Marsha's birth. Marsha grew up and went to...

Sep 29, 2023

Jose Hernandez Alvarez, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Jose was born on July 8, 1935, in Thermal, California to Guadalupe Alvarez and Angelita Hernandez. He grew up in Michoacan, Mexico. He married his wife Silvina, in...

Sep 28, 2023

Kenneth Edgar Fillmore, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from many years of pain and illness associated with his diabetes. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Kenny (Ken) was born on May 21, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth Ray Fillmore and Gwen Rachel Berrett Fillmore....

Sep 27, 2023

Richard was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the 5th of 9 children born to Ray A. Naef and Ina E. Holverson Naef.  As a child, he loved to work with his brother Doug building roads, canals, and bridges in the vacant field by the family home. He enjoyed riding his bike, and motorcycle.  At an early age, he gained...

Sep 25, 2023

Jolene Wilson, 72, of Richland, WA, and Idaho Falls, ID, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 25, 2023, just two weeks after her birthday. She passed away at Kadlec Reginal Medical Center in Richland, WA, due to heart complications.

Jolene was born on September 8, 1951, in Rigby, ID, to Percy and Donna Hill...

Sep 24, 2023

David Bruce Paulson, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., October 5, 2023, at the Ammon Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Sep 24, 2023

Marian Lottie Martin, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Marian was born on April 28, 1946, in Salem, Oregon to Eldon Peterson and Marjorie Lowe Peterson. She grew up in Roberts, Idaho, and attended high school at Saint Leon.

She...

Sep 24, 2023

Dr. Dan Smith of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on September 24, 2023, in Provo, Utah, in hospice care, after enjoying a heart-warming week of visits from family and friends, including numerous sessions of singing fun old songs with his wife, Vickie, children, and grandchildren.

Oliver Daniel Smith was born October 10, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho,...

Sep 23, 2023

LeWayne "Wayne" Schorzman passed into the next life at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his loving wife by his side, on September 23, 2023.  He was born October 2, 1934, in Rupert, Idaho to Solomon Fredrick and Florence Hartman Schorzman.

Though Wayne's mother died when his was 10 years old and he was orphaned at...

Sep 22, 2023

Gary Lynn Fenstermaker was born on March 3, 1956, in Boise, Idaho to Charles H. Fenstermaker and Marie Nakano Fenstermaker. Gary was known to everyone around him as a kind, funny, and hardworking man who loved his family. He was a loving husband and the best father to his four children. He grew up playing sports and fishing on...

Sep 16, 2023

Doris Marie Briscoe, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho.

Services will be held at a later date at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver Colorado. Local arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary....

Sep 8, 2023

Arlen J Butikofer passed into the next life on September 8, 2023, from complications associated with leukemia. He was born to John Jacob and Ethel Bills Butikofer on October 31, 1934, on their family farm in Coltman, Idaho.

Arlen attended elementary school in Coltman and graduated from the old Ammon High School in 1953, receiving the award...

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...