obituaries

Mar 24, 2021

Franklin D Smith was born on August 17, 1933, in Rigby, Idaho to Raymond and Idaho Smith.  He died at his home in Idaho Falls on March 24, 2021. Frank grew up on a farm south of Idaho Falls where he lived until his high school days.  He attended Roberts High School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. ...

Mar 22, 2021

Beverly H Jenkins, 90, passed away on March 22, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born May 31, 1930, in Clifton, Idaho to Lawrence Belnap Johnson and Lucy Howell Hooker.

During her youth, Beverly moved from Clifton to Preston and then to Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. During high school, she fell...

Mar 21, 2021

Clinton (Clint) Marshall Brooks, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was under the care of his family and Alliance Hospice.

Clint was born on January 5, 1942, in New Haven, Connecticut to Marshall James Brooks and Lucille Elizabeth Augustine Brooks. He attended Notre...

Mar 20, 2021

Marjorie Anne Beus Brewer, a proud great-great-grandmother and beloved teacher, died March 20, 2021, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, ID. She was 98.

Margie was born September 11, 1922, in Soda Springs, ID, to Mary Grace Campbell and Michael Edmund Beus, the sixth of seven children. After high school, she married Robert Hollis Christian...

Mar 20, 2021

Colleen Stoddart, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Colleen was born on October 8, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Milton John and Caroline Jensen Kelley. She grew up in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School in 1947. She went on to attend...

Mar 20, 2021

Kenneth Ray Serr, 75, of Ammon, passed away on March 20, 2021, at his home. He was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Kenny was born on May 12, 1945, in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was born to Jacob George Serr and Elsie Alma Loebsack. He grew up in Blackfoot and attended Snake River High School.

Mar 16, 2021

On March 16, 2021, B. Joann Thieman, aged 86, is heaven-bound to be with her Lord and Savior. Born March 22, 1935, in Sundance, WY to Walter Josiah Willson and Elenora Mildred She graduated from Spearfish High in 1953 and married Ira Lee Thieman on May 31 of the same year.

The couple celebrated with Ira wheeling...

Mar 16, 2021

LaVar Max Grover, 89, of Idaho Falls, and formerly of Shelley, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Gabels of Ammon. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

LaVar was born on May 10, 1931, in Shelley, Idaho to George E. and Alice Olsen Grover. He grew up in Shelley and graduated from Shelley...

Mar 15, 2021

Larry Dean Thompson, 73, beloved husband and father passed away March 15, 2021, from heart failure. Larry was born in Jerome, ID, on December 26, 1947. Growing up in Woodville, Idaho, Larry loved his 4 siblings, horses, Elvis, and sports. Larry excelled in sports and was a 4-year letterman in football, basketball, and baseball for Shelley High School. He...

Mar 14, 2021

Thomas C. Piper, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 14, 2021, in Idaho Falls.

Tom was born on January 15, 1936, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to  George A. Piper and Olive Van Vuren Piper. Tom was raised in a big family and was the second of six children. He grew up in Sharon, Wisconsin, and was...

Mar 14, 2021

Ruth Harriett Wulf, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2021. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

She was born on April 22, 1924, in Glenwood, Minnesota to Clyde and Ella Cooley. In 1935 due to the extreme drought and the great depression they moved to Caldwell, Idaho. She...

Mar 12, 2021

James Anthony "Tony" Kopp, 77, of Blackfoot, died March 12, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

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

Mar 11, 2021

Martin Buddy (Slicker) Baler, 50, of Tetonia, passed away on March 11, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

After graduating, Slicker started working in construction. He was employed on various projects in the area. Ultimately, he found a passion for custom log home building and was given the opportunity to be involved in...

Mar 11, 2021

Karen L. Payne of Idaho Falls, loving wife and mother, died on March 11, 2021, from leukemia.

Karen was born October 23, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Dale LaVon and Margaret Leone Lee. Karen grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls where she graduated in 1955.  She attended Utah State where she joined the Chi...

Mar 5, 2021

Juanita J Williams, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Gables of Ammon. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., March 16, 2021, at Driggs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 10-11:30 a.m., March 16, 2021, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First...

Feb 20, 2021

Nina Hillam Myers was born in Pocatello, Idaho on April 17, 1923.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 97 on February 20, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Kathy, in Ammon, Idaho.  She was raised by loving parents, George Marvin and Laura May Lemmon Hillam in Marysville, Idaho.  Nina was the eldest in...

Feb 15, 2021

Betty Louise Walsh, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sandcreek Retirement. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Betty was born on February 8, 1930, in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, to Melvin Stark and Louise Balmer Stark. She grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1947.

Feb 13, 2021

Karin Yvonne Long, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home.

An open house in Karin's memory will be held from 5-7 pm, Monday, February 22, 2021, at Dixie's Diner, 2150 Channing Way, Idaho Falls. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction...

Feb 13, 2021

On February 13, 2021, our beautiful little angel, Maizie Rae Ruoho, returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Her time here on earth was but a fleeting moment, leaving us much too soon. On August 12, 2020, Mazie Rae made her arrival into this world, born to Chantelle Lynn Jones and Samuel Ray Ruoho. She was a...

Feb 12, 2021

Annis Elizabeth Wolfgang Keller, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at MorningStar Senior Living.

Annis was born on December 9, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Leland Elliott and Lois Ucilla Mulliner Wolfgang. She grew up in Medicine Lodge and Rexburg, Idaho, where she attended Madison High School.

On August...