obituaries

Mar 13, 2022

Michael Dean Hiatt, age 67, died on March 13, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital from complications due to COVID.

Michael was born on July 3, 1954, in Boise, Idaho, to Dean and Lorraine Hiatt. He spent his childhood in Boise, graduating from Boise High School. In high school he developed a love for band and all...

Mar 11, 2022

Scott Wesley Wallace was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina on January 19, 1973, to Barbra and Don Wallace. Scott passed away at his home in Idaho Falls, ID on Friday, March 11, 2022, with the love of his life, Chloe, by his side. He had just been through a dangerous heart surgery and was attempting recovery at home under...

Mar 10, 2022

Adwin Gene Montague, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 10, 2022, 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.

Mar 9, 2022

Gail Margaret Conover, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of multiple organ failure.

Gail was born on September 15, 1947, in Fort Pierce, Florida to Earl Lester Draper and Lora Leona McCullers Draper. She was the youngest of her family with two older siblings: James Aaron Draper...

Mar 6, 2022

Cody Joseph Storer, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2022, at his home of natural causes, peacefully in his sleep.

Cody is joined in heaven by his best friend and faithful companion, his black lab Brody Joe, who crossed over the rainbow bridge on March 8, 2022, due to terminal cancer.

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Mar 5, 2022

Paul E. Rule, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home on March 5, 2022. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health.

Paul was born on September 27, 1963, in La Paz, Bolivia. He was one of a set of triplets that was adopted along with his brother and sister by Don E Rule...

Mar 4, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Boyd Oley Anderson, 88, passed from this life quietly on March 4, 2022 at MorningStar Senior Living Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Boyd was born on January 22, 1934 in Clark, Idaho to Lafeyette and Ellen Taylor Anderson. Ellen died 11 hours later and Boyd was raised by his great...

Mar 3, 2022

Mason Jack Schwieder, 21, 2022, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 3, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital from difficulties of Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy.

Mason was born on November 30, 2000, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Jay Thomas Schwieder and Sarah Marie Towne Schwieder. He grew up in Idaho Falls. He graduated from Bonneville Online High...

Mar 2, 2022

Catherine Sue Walker, 69, of Rexburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Mar 1, 2022

Paul Ray Hitz, 75, of Ammon, Idaho passed away March 1, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

At his request, no service will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences can be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Mar 1, 2022

John Edward Swacina Jr. (Jack) passed away in the comfort of his Idaho Falls home, with Angela Swacina, his loyal and caring wife of 53 years by his side. He had been battling cancer for many years.

Jack Swacina and Angela Laspisa grew up together in the same southside Chicago neighborhood. Angela's mother, who Jack endearingly referred...

Feb 23, 2022

Reed Romney Painter born August 5, 1932, in Provo, Utah – second son to Jay Edward and Lucille Romney Painter passed away early Wednesday morning February 23, 2022.  He had a big and tender heart, especially toward his 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren who affectionately nicknamed him Eeyore.  He loved bouncing young children on his knee singing and eliciting...

Feb 21, 2022

George Earl Faris, 68, of Idaho Falls, died February 21, 2022 at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hopsice.

Services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Feb 17, 2022

Floyd Orvin Bates, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 17,2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Family will meet with friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Feb 16, 2022

Raymond Wesley (Wes) Coleman, 77, passed away on February 16, 2022, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

Wes was born November 13, 1944, in Rigby, Idaho to William Wesley Coleman and Viola Raymond Coleman. His father had taken time off from his enlistment in the army to be there at his birth. He grew up in Rigby, Idaho....

Feb 14, 2022

Karen Ann Taylor O'Connor, 65, returned home to her loving Father in Heaven Monday, February 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on August 18, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the only daughter of John William Taylor and Virginia Brown. She had six brothers, five older and one younger. She grew up...

Feb 14, 2022

Elaine Andrew McGary, a long-time resident of Ammon, passed away on February 14, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Layton, Utah.

Elaine was born Friday, September 13, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Joseph Gibby Andrew and Sarah Esther Ellis Andrew.  She was the youngest of 7 children.  Her youth was spent on a farm...

Feb 14, 2022

Arlene Andersen Adams, 85, passed away February 14, 2022, at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born June 24, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the older daughter of Neils Daniel (Andy) Andersen and Lois Parduhn Andersen. Her family moved to Idaho Falls that year. She attended Riverside Elementary, O.E. Bell Junior High, and both the old...

Feb 13, 2022

Kenneth Lee Nilsson, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at his home in Blackfoot, Idaho on February 13, 2022.

Ken was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Karl and Adlene Nilsson on June 22, 1929, and graduated from Pocatello High School. He had a love for motorcycles, cars, dancing, roller skating, and airplanes that began early....

Feb 10, 2022

Minister Larry Foster was born on September 23, 1964, in San Diego, California.  He went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2022. Minister Larry Foster was the son of the late Bishop George and Alberta Foster Jr. He was the fifth child out of seven children that George and Alberta raised. Larry graduated from Bonneville High...