obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Merle Fullmer Lofthouse returned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Bountiful, Utah.

Merle was born on August 2, 1926, the fourth daughter of Charles M and Gladys Clements Fullmer in Clawson, Idaho. She attended schools in Tetonia and Driggs, Idaho, where she participated in choral and band and served as Junior class...

Apr 5, 2023

Gail Lynn Rathburn, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Gail was born on June 22, 1946, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to William Michael and Frances Elizabeth Stewart Gerstner. She grew up in Glassport, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Glassport High School in 1963. She went...

Apr 4, 2023

Blake Robert Ockerman, 23, of Roberts, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Blake was born on April 6, 1999, in Idaho Falls to Rodger James Ockerman and Lexie Lucille Lynch Ockerman. He is survived by his parents; his fiancé, Faith Garey of Twin Falls; his son, River Greyson Ockerman of...

Mar 31, 2023

Helen Judy Edginton, 86, of Ammon, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Helen was born October 26, 1937, in Rexburg, ID to Jack and Anna Williams Scheets. She was raised in Madison County. She graduated from Madison High School in 1955.

She...

Mar 27, 2023

Lucy Quinn Lott, the infant daughter of Tyler and McKenzie Lott, passed away on March 27, 2023, at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Although sweet Lucy was only here for a short time, she touched the hearts of so many and was so very loved. We are heartbroken to not have her with us, but...

Mar 24, 2023

Nancy Krantz Molina, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Briarwood Assisted Living. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com...

Mar 23, 2023

Patricia Sue (Susie) Brenner, 69, of St. Anthony, ID, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, after a brief illness.

The youngest of 6 children, Susie, as she was known by family and friends, was born March 8, 1954, in Neosho, Missouri, to Robert Boyd and Vivian Asher Boyd. She had a bubbly personality and a smile...

Mar 18, 2023

Wayne Brent Harris was born October 29, 1948, in Burley, ID to Charles Wayne and Josephine Helen Obenchain Harris.  The oldest of his three siblings, he protected and led in all areas of life. He was a skinny redhead who found himself in many fights as he grew.

His father died when he was just 16 years...

Mar 18, 2023

Robin Abreo-Ortiz, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1690 E 17 th Street. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary,...

Mar 16, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow, that we announce the death of our precious daughter, Monica Kay Hurley.  Monica passed away on March 16, 2023, at a Salt Lake City area hospital after a prolonged illness.  Monica was born on January 15, 1975, in Redondo Beach, CA. In 1976, Monica moved from Redondo Beach to Simi Valley, CA with her...

Mar 15, 2023

Susan Hope Abegglen, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.

Susan was born February 26, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert and Lura (Love) Cutchshaw.  Susan was raised and educated in Georgia and moved west to attend Ricks College where she met Michael Abegglen, from St. Anthony, Idaho.  On August...

Mar 12, 2023

Loretta Delgado Alvarez, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Mar 4, 2023

Della Cherry was born to Stella Fausett and Loyd Cherry on November 18, 1939. She was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho, on a bright sunny winter day. She was the only child. Her early childhood was spent at Trude's Ranch on the backwater of the Island Park Reservoir. When Della was 3 years old, her mother would let her...

Mar 2, 2023

Brenda Engberson, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Temple View Transitional Care Center. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

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

Mar 2, 2023

Brenna Adele Rasmussen was born January 6, 1970, and passed away March 2, 2023, after a short illness, surrounded with profound love from her loved ones.

Brenna was born to Patricia Darlene Schnieder and Gerald E. Schneider in Boston, Massachusetts, their second child. She lived in Concord, MA until she moved to Dallas, TX at age 11,...

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...