obituaries

Oct 30, 2021

John Arnold Wallace died on Friday, October 29, 2021, of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease in Idaho Falls, Idaho. John was born on December 4, 1946, in San Mateo, California. His parents were Ruth May (Morrison) Wallace of Minot, North Dakota and Paul Sacia Wallace of Wick, Iowa.

John attended primary and secondary schools...

Oct 30, 2021

Sherry Linn Lewis 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Sherry was the first child of Steven Z. Lewis and Deanna Lewis. She was born in Ogden, Utah on July 1, 1964. She moved with her parents and baby brother, David, to Rexburg, Idaho to be closer to family. When...

Oct 26, 2021

Sadie Venetta Buttars Anderson 90, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Parkwood Meadows in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She was born May 25, 1931, to John Earl Buttars and Agnes Emily Godfrey Buttars in Clarkston Utah. Venetta graduated from Jerome high school and...

Oct 26, 2021

Christian (Chris) Leslie Weise, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Chris was born on July 5, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Frederick Weise and Bonnie Clapp Weise. He grew up in Idaho Falls where he graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1978. While in...

Oct 22, 2021

Lorali Lee Hammett Strander, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Life Care Center.

She was born in Modesto, California on May 28, 1952, to Cranford and Althea (Adams) Hammett.  Lorali spent her youth in Modesto, California. She was very close to her father Cran and followed him whenever she could.  He...

Oct 19, 2021

Steven Ruf Robinson passed away on October 19, 2021, surrounded by many of his family members. Steven was born December 28, 1955, to A. Keith Robinson and Esther Johanna Ruf in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born with Cerebral Palsy. He was the eldest of nine children.  He was loved and cared for throughout his life by family...

Oct 18, 2021

Connie Paula Kvarfordt, 68, returned to Heaven on October 18, 2021.  She passed away peacefully, succumbing to natural causes after years of illness.  She returned to the loving arms of our Father and Savior with her sweetheart Mitch holding her hand while her children surrounded her.

Paula was the first child and only daughter of Gerald and...

Oct 18, 2021

Marilyn Marie Ulrich came to Earth on November 5, 1947, and returned to Heaven on October 18, 2021. She was under the care of her loving family and Encompass Hospice.

She is survived by her loving children: Kirk Andrus (Angie), Eric Andrus (Brandee), Adam Ulrich (Brenda), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Marilyn was born in...

Oct 18, 2021

Jerrold Stanley Stucki, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away after a short, intense bout with COVID and pneumonia in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Jerry was born February 22, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Gottfried Stucki and Louie Ann Sharp Stucki.  He was the youngest of seven children.  He...

Oct 16, 2021

Abby Boehner, age 24, passed away peacefully from this life, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at her home in Douglasville, GA. She died from natural causes related to her health conditions. She was born January 9, 1997 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Mr. Bradley William Boehner and Mrs. Michele Ruth Graham Boehner. Abby was a beautiful young woman, who...

Oct 15, 2021

Tyson Richard Gregg, 45, of Ammon, died October 15, 2021.

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

Oct 15, 2021

Vicki Rene Nish, 65, of Ammon, died October 13, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

At her 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

Oct 14, 2021

Brent G. Quinton,70, passed away on October 14, 2021 with his wife by his side. Born January 31, 1951 to George and Elva, Brent had three brothers; Larry (Diane), Byron (Margie) and Keith. Brent lived in Idaho Falls until joining the Navy in 1972 and serving on the USS Dixon as an electrician. Later, he moved to Kennewick, Washington...

Oct 12, 2021

John Lloyd Griffith II passed away of COVID-19 on October 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.

John was born on August 27, 1929, to John L. Griffith and Mabel Edith McCurdy in Pocatello, Idaho. He was the youngest of six children. When he was about 10 years old, John and his family moved to Medicine Lodge, Idaho...

Oct 11, 2021

Kathleen Otter, 67, of Idaho Falls, died October 11, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

At her request no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Oct 10, 2021

Glen Hampton, 57, of Swan Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  Glen was a kind, caring, selfless, and extraordinary man who touched the lives of everyone he met and every animal he met as well (even gained the beloved nickname 'Dr. Doolittle').

Dedicated his life to helping others including being elected as current Mayor...

Oct 9, 2021

John Bradley Still, 59, of Shelley, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Iona Cemetery. Cremation was under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Oct 8, 2021

Duane Lee Yost, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Duane was born on December 18, 1957, in Ogden, Utah, to Willis Henry and Melba Ann Bell Yost. He was a blessing to his parents who were able to adopt him at...

Oct 7, 2021

Sharon C. Maughan, 72, of Idaho Falls, died October 7, 2021, at Teton Post Acute Care in Idaho Falls.

At her 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 .

Oct 6, 2021

Gayle Lyman Sewell came to Earth on September 21, 1941, and returned to Heaven on October 6, 2021.

She had poor physical health for many years but her mental, spiritual, and emotional health were always strong. She loved her country and her religion but lived for her family. She is survived by her devoted husband (Paul Sewell)...