obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Valerie Jeanne Cousin, 80, of St. George, Utah and formerly of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Seasons Health and Rehabilitation in St. George.

Valerie was born on March 25, 1941, in Shelley, Idaho to Winfield Ardell Cousin and Iva Rose Poll Cousin. She grew up in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High...

Jun 4, 2021

Gloria Moreno Rodriguez, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gloria was born on July 21, 1965, in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico to Antonio Tinoco Zavala and Augustina Moreno. When she was 2 years old the family moved to La Mision, Baja California, Mexico. At 13 years old,...

Jun 4, 2021

LeRoy (Roy) Leavitt, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Roy was born on November 29, 1940, to Edwin Leavitt and Fern Garner in Rexburg, Idaho. He farmed with his uncle near Roberts. He graduated from Shelley High School in 1959.

On March 20, 1971, he...

May 31, 2021

Tina LaDawn Bell, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Private family 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 the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

May 22, 2021

Lou Jean Thueson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday., May 28, 2021, at the Sugar City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com...

May 19, 2021

David William Plourde, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

May 18, 2021

Arliss (Art) Wayne Leonardson, loving father and grandfather, passed away of natural causes in Idaho Falls, ID in the early morning of Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Art was born on July 7, 1936, in Idaho Falls to Charles Wayne Leonardson and Mary Ester Lent. He studied accounting and marketing at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, and...

May 14, 2021

William Louis Wells, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Life Care Center.

Private family 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 .

May 12, 2021

Randy Burdett Lords, 74, of Ammon, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Randy was born on March 21, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Burdett Lords and Clara Jolley Lords. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1965. He went on to Ricks College...

May 12, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) LaRae Beesley Fife, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living.

Dorothy was born on May 5, 1936, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ray Thayne Beesley and Mary Elnora Rhodehouse Beesley. The family lived in Rexburg until she was in the 3 rd Grade, then they moved...

May 10, 2021

Duane Meikle Taylor went home to be with his loving Father in Heaven on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 70.

Duane was born on October 27, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to his parents John William Taylor and Virginia Brown Taylor. They were great examples of love and service to...

May 5, 2021

Robert James Barnes, 86, of Lewisville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home.

Robert was born on December 16, 1934, in Idaho Falls, to Edwin Rufus and Mary Alta Ball Barnes. He grew up in Lewisville and graduated from Rigby High School class of 1953 and attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.

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May 3, 2021

Terry Lynn Alderdyce, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home.

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 .

Apr 30, 2021

Michael (Mike) Glen Gilstrap, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Mike was born on December 10, 1969, to Wiley Glen Page and Sandra Dale Humphrey in Talladega, Alabama. When Mike was 3 years old, he was adopted by Donald Gilstrap and grew up in Mud Lake,...

Apr 24, 2021

Lisa Ann Gentry, after a long struggle with her health, returned to our heavenly Father early April 24, 2021, at the young age of 57.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Louise; brother, Jody; her children: Sheena (Shaun) and Robert (Cortnie); along with seven grandchildren, with an eighth on the way.  Along with her biological family, Lisa...

Apr 24, 2021

Marvin Wayne McGary, 94, a long-time resident of Ammon, passed away April 24, 2021, in Kaysville, Utah at the residence of his daughter.

Marvin was born November 14, 1926, in Jameston, Idaho to Job William McGary and Ireta Hess McGary.  He was the 3rd of eight children: Glendora, Garth, Marvin, Colleen, Kenneth, Sherolene, Dallon, and Jerry, He...

Apr 24, 2021

Letha M. Hardy, 87 of Idaho Falls, passed away April 24, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center.

Letha was born on January 1, 1934, in Goodlett, Texas to Jones and Mae Leonard.  The family moved to Declo, Idaho where she attended school and graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1952.

In the summer of...

Apr 22, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Rosenwinkel was born August 4, 1951, in Fairmont, MN, the son of Myron and Nita Rosenwinkel. In 1957, he moved with his family to Idaho Falls. Chuck graduated in 1969, with the first graduating class of the then new Skyline High School. After high school, he served his country for four years in the United States Air...

Apr 19, 2021

Russell Stanley Hoogs passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021, at EIRMC.

Russ was born December 8, 1961, in Idaho Falls, to Robert and Suzanne Hoogs. He grew up in east Idaho with his three younger siblings as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. They loved spending their time camping in the mountains near Spencer. After graduating from Shelley...

Apr 16, 2021

Colette Oakey Jorgensen, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 16, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. She was born in 1956 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Gary and Floriene Oakey.

Colette grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974. She then attended Brigham Young University in Provo,...