obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2023

Marshall Lee Thayer, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

A visitation will be held August 12, 2023 from 2:00p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls.  Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 28, 2023

Dennis E. Chandler, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dennis was born December 18, 1954, to Ross Chandler and LaFay Fallis Chandler in Blackfoot, Idaho. He grew up in Pingree, Basalt, Firth, and Lincoln Creek, Idaho. He attended and graduated from Firth High School. In 1973, he...

Jul 27, 2023

Angelica Lynn (Beanzee) Riojas, 25, of Shelley, passed away on July 27, 2023, in a tragic car accident.  My beautiful baby girl, Beanzee, was born on August 14, 1997, I remember it was the afternoon when she was born in Butte, MT.

Beanzee was the third child of Debbie Riojas, and her first daughter.  She was the...

Jul 27, 2023

Gerald B. Radford, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, July 27, 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.

Jul 24, 2023

David Christopher Stever was born to Loran Hoover Stever and Loretta June (Miller) Stever on February 11, 1948, in Lindsay, California.  He was an only child, who grew up around a large loving family of aunts and uncles and spent many years enjoying fishing, hunting, and camping with an extended family as one of the very few children in...

Jul 17, 2023

Leslie Mackay Veazey, 51, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident near Idaho Falls, Idaho. Leslie was born on May 31, 1972, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Jerald and Jeane Young Mackay. She lived most of her life in Rexburg but had recently moved to Idaho Falls a few months prior...

Jul 11, 2023

Our dear sweet matriarch, Cleo H. Wickham, passed away on July 11, 2023, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho. She was living independently prior to suffering a heart attack on June 1, 2023.

Cleo entered life 101 years ago on July 5, 1922, at 12:05 a.m. She always wondered about the midwife's timing in those...

Jul 10, 2023

Dave craved adventure. Right out of high school, he rode his motorcycle from Idaho Falls to Los Angeles. In adventure, Dave found freedom and peace. He was artistic, curious, and held a strong sense of justice which led him into his beloved profession of broadcast journalism. Dave started his career as a photojournalist in Idaho Falls and worked at...