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Kandi Lee Butler
Aug 30, 2025
Kandi Lee Butler, 56, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away August 30, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her family after a long health battle. She was under the care of the University of Utah's Hospice Services.
Kandi was born on August 16, 1969, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ronnie Kenneth Butler and Linda Jo...
Jason R Park
Aug 27, 2025
Jason R Park, 54, of Rigby, beloved Son, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, passed away surrounded by family on August 27, 2025.
Jason was born on March 4, 1971, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Janet Shupe Park and Reed Nuel Park, the youngest of four boys. He attended Verdugo Hills High School in California, where he met his wife,...
Destry Wayne Green
Aug 26, 2025
Destry Wayne Green, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Rigby Lake Assisted Living. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.
No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Mary Emma Krull
Aug 26, 2025
Mary Emma Krull, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Home Health.
No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Karen Annette Ellis
Aug 23, 2025
Karen Annette Ellis, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed peacefully at her home with family by her side on August 23, 2025, at the age of 79.
Karen was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leslie Earl and Lillian Annette Gray, the fifth of seven children. She attended York...
Deann Hendricks
Aug 22, 2025
Wilma DeAnn Hendricks, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025.
DeAnn was born on July 22, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Alma Daich Holmes and Nellie Rosetta Michaelson Holmes.
DeAnn and her sisters were the best of friends, and she spent her early years playing, riding bikes, and spending time with her...
Gail Brandon Dix
Aug 21, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Gail Brandon Dix of Ruidoso, New Mexico, announces her passing on August 21, 2025, at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer.
Gail was born on November 26, 1944, to Christina (Rolfe) Brandon and Isaac Joe Brandon of Murray, Kentucky. Gail graduated from Calloway County High School in...
Diana Lynn Monson
Aug 19, 2025
Diana Lynn Monson, 65, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Diana was born on March 17, 1960, to Leon Wendell Monson and Verla Rae Monson in Malad City, Idaho. She was the third child of seven children. Diana spent her early childhood in Malad City until the family...
Karl Heinz Carstens
Aug 16, 2025
Karl Heinz Carstens, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was under the care of Eden Hospice.
Private Family 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.
Donna Elaine Edwards
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Elaine Edwards, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Sagewood at Daybreak Retirement Community in South Jordan, Utah.
Donna was born on July 17, 1930, in Rigby, Idaho, to Michael McNeil and Thelma Wetzel McNeil. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School in 1948.
On March...
Laura Arlene Alderdyce
Aug 12, 2025
Laura Alderdyce was called home August 12, 2025 under the care of Eden Hospice.
Laura was born May 4, 1940 to Albert Smith O'Donnell and Lora Hope Galloway.
Laura was first married in 1955 and had five children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Laura was preceded In death by her sons Daniel Raymond Alderdyce...
Jim David Gray
Aug 12, 2025
Jim David Gray, 69, of Roberts, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Brent Alvin Bird
Aug 5, 2025
Brent Alvin Bird, 75, passed away on August 5, 2025, at his home in Idaho Falls, ID, surrounded by his devoted wife, Kathy Bird, and many loving family members.
Born in Rigby, Idaho, on November 28, 1949, he was raised in the evening shadow of the Lemhi Mountains at Monteview. Brent was the oldest of eight children...
Boyce Sterlin Telford
Aug 3, 2025
Boyce Sterlin Telford, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He was born on September 24, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to George and Doris Moore Telford. Boyce grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomand High School in 1972.
Following graduation, Boyce proudly served in the...
Shirley Ann Burks
Jul 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Burks, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home.
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.
Alexander Matthew Donley
Jul 26, 2025
Alexander Matthew Donley, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 26, 2025.
Alexander Matthew Donley was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1992, to Sonda Kay Donley. They lived in Salem, New Hampshire, and then moved back to the Groton/Aberdeen, South Dakota area in 1994. Â Alex attended K-6th grade at...
Kim Mcgavin
Jul 23, 2025
Kim McGavin, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Kim was born on June 20, 1957, to Dennis Wilkie and Carolyn Luke Wilkie in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 1975.
On May 19, 1978, she married...
Richard Edwards Bennett
Jul 23, 2025
Richard Edwards Bennett passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry and Zada Bennett.
He met his wife, Linda Hamilton, while attending ISU, and they were married in 1962. Richard, in partnership with his father, ran the family farm...
Jennifer King
Jul 21, 2025
Jennifer Caitlin Anderson King, a radiant, selfless wife, mother, and friend, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of forty in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on January 18, 1985, at Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, California, Jennifer grew up between Kent, Washington, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a joyful spirit that left a lasting mark on...
Robert Louis Guderjohn
Jul 21, 2025
Robert Louis Guderjohn, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 21, 2025, at his home.
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.
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