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Stanley Barthel

Stanley Barthel

Jan 23, 2021

Stanley E. Barthel, 78, of Idaho Falls and formerly of Blackfoot, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Stanley was born on April 28, 1942, in Burwell, Nebraska to Carl and Iva Boettcher Barthel. He grew up in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and attended Burwell High School.

He married Carolyn Harley...

Richard Henry Cox

Richard Henry Cox

Jan 19, 2021

Richard Henry Cox, 85, of Idaho Falls, left our world on the morning of January 19, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19.  He was born June 22, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rex and Luella Cox. He spent his early years and was educated in southern California.

He married Joyce Harriette Bohne on November 24, 1954,...

Jordyn Nicole Kempkers-Harris

Jordyn Nicole Kempkers-Harris

Jan 16, 2021

Jordyn Nicole Kempkers-Harris, 25, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from complications related to COVID-19.

Jordyn was born on February 9, 1995, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ron and Christina Drake Kempkers. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2013. She...

Ruth Storer Metcalf

Ruth Storer Metcalf

Jan 16, 2021

Ruth Metcalf was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Idaho Falls, ID. to Lawrence and Zelma Storer. She attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

She married Doyle Keith Metcalf in May of 1949. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.

To this union were born: Linda Ruth...

Shirley Naomi Anderson

Shirley Naomi Anderson

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley Naomi Stewart Anderson, 93, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Shirley was born December 27, 1927, in Stamford, Connecticut to Marjorie and Harvey Stewart. She was the second of four children with two brothers and one sister.  Shirley attended elementary school in Mystic, Connecticut, and...

Kenneth H. Henry

Kenneth H. Henry

Jan 16, 2021

Kenneth H. Henry, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 16, 2021 at his home.

Kenneth was born January 12, 1942 in Algoma, OR to Keith E. and Alice Loftsgaard Henry. He grew up and attended schools in nearby Klamath Falls, OR where he graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1960.

He attended Oregon...

Juanita Harris Clark

Juanita Harris Clark

Jan 14, 2021

Juanita Harris Clark, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Fairwinds-Sandcreek in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

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

Marilyn Ricks Presto

Marilyn Ricks Presto

Jan 14, 2021

Marilyn Ricks Presto, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls, surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on September 19, 1935, in her grandparents' home in Moody, Idaho to Robert Russell and Opal Huskinson Ricks.

The big sister to her three brothers, Marilyn grew up in...

Michelle Lanae Horton

Michelle Lanae Horton

Jan 13, 2021

Michelle LaNae Horton, 54, of Ammon, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's). She was under the care of her family and OneSource Hospice.

Michelle was born on October 8, 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dwain H and Louise Bowles Judy. She grew up in Boise, Middleton, Idaho...

Howard Royce Holmes

Howard Royce Holmes

Jan 10, 2021

Howard Royce Holmes, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

At his request, 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 .

Wesley Delbert Whitworth

Wesley Delbert Whitworth

Jan 7, 2021

Wesley Delbert Whitworth passed away January 7, 2021, at EIRMC

Wesley was born on November 18, 1952, to Arland Hal Whitworth and Jane Floyd Whitworth in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up at their family home in Inkom, Idaho.  He attended school in Inkom, and then graduated from Marsh Valley High School.

In July of 1976,...

Richard Boyd Endecott

Richard Boyd Endecott

Jan 6, 2021

Richard "Boyd" Endecott, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 30, 1939, at Squirrel, Idaho, to Richard and Hilda Warsany Endecott. Boyd was the oldest of six children. His sisters: Sharon (Steve) Davis, and Wilma (Bill) Miller; and brothers: Gerry (Rusty) Endecott, Robert (Janet)...

Mark H Nelson

Mark H Nelson

Jan 3, 2021

Mark H. Nelson, husband to Valerie Skinner Nelson, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Mark was born on March 10, 1946, in Star Valley, Wyoming, to Max and Ada Nelson. He had 3 sisters: Adell, Maxine, and Deanna; 1 brother, Ellis; and 1 foster brother, Emery.

He attended Star Valley High...

Michael Allen Briggs

Michael Allen Briggs

Jan 3, 2021

Michael Allen Briggs, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Mark Charles Pettet

Mark Charles Pettet

Jan 2, 2021

This week we mourn the loss of a dear friend and family member, Mark Charles Pettet (age 58), who died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital. Though shocked by his sudden passing due to health complications, he is dearly remembered in the hearts of those he touched.

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Paul Randahl Mcintire

Paul Randahl Mcintire

Dec 29, 2020

Paul Randahl "Skip" McIntire, 56, of Idaho Falls, returned to his heavenly home on December 29, 2020, after an 18-month courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Paul was born on August 15, 1964, in Brigham City, Utah, to Paul Johnson and Ida "DeAnn" Young. Paul was later adopted by Theodore "Ted" McIntire. He was the oldest of five boys....

John Douglas Kerr

John Douglas Kerr

Dec 27, 2020

John Douglas Kerr died December 27, 2020, at the age of 69 at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, of prolonged health-issues.

John was born October 5, 1951, to William Bailey Kerr and Nada Fryer Kerr in Richland, Washington.  He was the third of five children in the family.  He graduated from Idaho Falls Senior High School...

Val Elbert Haddon

Val Elbert Haddon

Dec 23, 2020

Val Elbert Haddon, 74, of Idaho Falls, died December 23, 2020 at his home of natural causes.

Val was born February 9, 1946 in Idaho Falls to Elbert Floyd and Leora Brown Haddon. Val grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1964.

Following high school, Val enlisted...

Sharyn June Johnson

Sharyn June Johnson

Dec 20, 2020

Sharyn June Olson Johnson, 89, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 20, 2020. She followed her husband, Kim Johnson, to heaven just five days after he left this life. It was clear that they wanted to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on January 3 together—and now they will be able to. Theirs is...

Lynn Ward Ball

Lynn Ward Ball

Dec 20, 2020

Lynn Ward Ball passed away on December 20, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Lynn grew up in Preston, Idaho and Ogden, Utah. He graduated in 1959 from Ben Lomond High School.

That same year, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosella Alice Tuck. They were together for nearly 60 years and had six children, LeAnn (Gerald),...

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