obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

Gilbert Max Lew, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com...

Feb 24, 2023

Mark E. Picanco, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Picanco; sisters: Carol (Lawrence) Miller, Diantha Thiel, and Bonnie (Lee) Warford; brother James (Carolyn) Picanco; children: Sara (Sam) Hiatt, Andrew (Brenda) Picanco, David (Leah) Picanco, Annabeth (Chris) Brewer, and Karen (Troy) Moore; and seventeen grandchildren....

Feb 23, 2023

Helen Louise Nelson Richins-Kunz, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Morningstar Senior Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

She was born July 31, 1923, in Marysville, Idaho to J.C. "Clad" Nelson and Viola Agnes Thompson. Helen grew up in Teton Valley alongside her siblings Nola, Ella, Leona, Wells, Phyllis,...

Feb 17, 2023

Evelyn Annette Kellar, 82, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at The Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg, Idaho.  She was under the care of The Homestead Home Health and Hospice.

Evelyn was born November 17, 1940, in The Dalles, Oregon to Lawrence and Madge (Shearer) Ulrich.  She was the youngest of three children.  She...

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Jo McNaughton, 85, of Rexburg, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Homestead Senior Living. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Mary Jo was born on January 23, 1938, in Hazen, North Dakota, to Paul and Hazel Larson Rettke. She grew up in North and South Dakota and graduated from Redfield High School in...

Feb 11, 2023

Darleene Cordon Egbert, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Darleene was born on May 16, 1929, in Driggs, Idaho to Charles A Cordon and Ada Bell Moffat Cordon. She attended Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho. She was a hard...

Feb 4, 2023

Barton (Bart) Craig Traveller, 62, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, from complications of diabetes.

Bart was born October 19, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Bart L. Traveller and Loretta Campbell Brown. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Idaho Falls. He grew up and attended Edgemont Gardens Elementary, Clair E. Gale...

Feb 2, 2023

Shane Eugene Storer, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

Shane was born June 1, 1953, in Downey, Idaho to Norman Eugene Storer and Harriet Bird Storer. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and St. Anthony, Idaho. He attended high school in St. Anthony and Ashton.

Jan 31, 2023

Sharon L. Coyle, 84, of Iona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Sharon was born on August 17, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Elmer and Theora Cooper Lindholm. She grew up in Grant, Idaho....

Jan 27, 2023

John Francis Borrow Jr., 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home.

Military Rites will be performed at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, by Bonneville County Veterans. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jan 25, 2023

Myron Dale "Mike" Ehresman, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 25, 2023, at Turtle and Crane Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Mike was born on November 29, 1926, in Miller, Nebraska, the son of Frank Ehresman and Josephine Hansen Ehresman.  He grew up on the family farm in Miller, Nebraska until he was 10 years...

Jan 24, 2023

Sharon Lee Cowan, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

At her request, 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 .

Jan 23, 2023

Iris Dawn Olson Hudson, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

Iris was born on February 7, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Alf and Ruby Ferrel Olson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High...

Jan 20, 2023

Jennifer Dorothy Buckmaster, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, while surrounded by her loved ones.

Jennifer was born on October 17, 1971, in Rexburg Idaho to Marjean Campbell and Lesley Mitchell, the youngest of six children.

In 1990, Jennifer graduated from Skyline High School and went on to graduate from...

Jan 19, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Wyler, 71, died of colon cancer on January 19, 2023, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He died peacefully with his wife and family members by his side.

He wrote the following obituary:

Ken was born in Salt Lake City on February 21, 1951, to Wayne Edward Wyler and Wanda Ricks...

Jan 19, 2023

Ronald Jeffrie Martin, 84, of Idaho Falls, died January 19, 2023 at his grandson's home in Idaho Falls.

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

Jan 16, 2023

Joan P. Whitmoyer, 84, of Ammon, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at her home.

Joan was born on July 30, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho to Ralph Peterson and Naomi Lorraine Kragar Peterson. She grew up in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School. She attended LDS Business College, Western Wyoming College, and Las Vegas Community College....

Jan 15, 2023

Randy Steven Woods, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home.

No services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jan 14, 2023

James Victor (Skeeter) Smith was born August 2, 1953 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Idaho Falls, ID to Jay T. and Dolores (Macioce) "Mace" Smith.  He passed away January 14, 2023 at his home from congestive heart failure.

Skeeter was the oldest of the five Smith kids born and raised in Iona, ID and baptized at...

Jan 13, 2023

Carroll passed away quietly, Friday morning, January 13, 2023, in Roswell, New Mexico, at the age of 89.

Born in Smithfield, Utah, on April Fool's Day, April 1, 1933, to George and Jennivie (Jen) Pitcher, Carroll is the eldest of their six children. Her parents moved the family to Idaho, living in several areas before settling in...