obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Brent Alvin Bird, 75, passed away on August 5, 2025, at his home in Idaho Falls, ID, surrounded by his devoted wife, Kathy Bird, and many loving family members.

Born in Rigby, Idaho, on November 28, 1949, he was raised in the evening shadow of the Lemhi Mountains at Monteview. Brent was the oldest of eight children...

Aug 3, 2025

Boyce Sterlin Telford, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born on September 24, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to George and Doris Moore Telford. Boyce grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomand High School in 1972.

Following graduation, Boyce proudly served in the...

Jul 29, 2025

Shirley Ann Burks, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home.

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

Jul 26, 2025

Alexander Matthew Donley, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 26, 2025.

Alexander Matthew Donley was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1992, to Sonda Kay Donley. They lived in Salem, New Hampshire, and then moved back to the Groton/Aberdeen, South Dakota area in 1994.  Alex attended K-6th grade at...

Jul 23, 2025

Kim McGavin, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kim was born on June 20, 1957, to Dennis Wilkie and Carolyn Luke Wilkie in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 1975.

On May 19, 1978, she married...

Jul 23, 2025

Richard Edwards Bennett passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry and Zada Bennett.

He met his wife, Linda Hamilton, while attending ISU, and they were married in 1962. Richard, in partnership with his father, ran the family farm...

Jul 21, 2025

Jennifer Caitlin Anderson King, a radiant, selfless wife, mother, and friend, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of forty in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on January 18, 1985, at Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, California, Jennifer grew up between Kent, Washington, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a joyful spirit that left a lasting mark on...

Jul 21, 2025

Robert Louis Guderjohn, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 21, 2025, at his home.

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

Jul 21, 2025

William James "Jim" Allred was born on January 12, 1957, in Rigby, Idaho, and passed away from a long battle with Early On-set Alzheimer's Disease on July 21, 2025, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho.  Special recognition for the care and consideration given by Homestead and Homestead Hospice. They were a huge part of making his last...

Jul 20, 2025

David Kent Smart, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Medical Center of natural causes.

David was born on November 11, 1988, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melissa Smart. He grew up in Idaho Falls, where he attended Hillcrest High School.

He married Lauren Hawkins, and they...

Jul 18, 2025

Wesley Lorenzo Guymon, 86, of Ririe, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Wesley was born on June 27, 1939, to William "Mack" Guymon and Doloris Harmon Guymon at the home of his Grandfather Harmon's home in Milo, Idaho. He was proud to be named after...

Jul 17, 2025

Jerry Ray McMurry, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot. A visitation will be held from 11-11:45 that morning, prior to services, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho...

Jul 17, 2025

Robert Streeter, 47, of Ammon, passed away on July 17, 2025, at his home.

Arrangements are pending under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 14, 2025

Carol Ann Schoene, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her home.

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

Jul 14, 2025

Thelina S. Roach, 44, formerly of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home in Idaho Falls on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Thelina was born on February 4, 1981, on Eglin Air Force Base, in Florida, to Andy and Darane Harrell. Growing up in a military family, she lived in many different places throughout her childhood, experiences...

Jul 14, 2025

Ginny (Big Red) Barnes passed away peacefully in Idaho Falls on Monday, July 14, 2025.

She was born to Claude and Angie Wilson in Los Angeles in 1940. From childhood the family, including Sisters Diane and Claudia, lived in Crestline California in the San Bernardino National Forest, 4500 feet above the many orange groves below. The smell...

Jul 13, 2025

Janet "Jan" Ruth (Whitney) Pickens, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 13, 2025, leaving a void in our lives that will be missed daily.

Jan was born in American Fork, Utah, on May 23, 1942, to Norman K Whitney and Ruth Melba (Borg) Whitney.

She loved...

Jul 12, 2025

Steven Tremayne, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

He is survived by his daughters: Cori Tremayne of Boise, and Brandie Tremayne of Medford, OR; one brother, Dennis Tremayne; and one sister, Geneal Volpe of...

Jul 9, 2025

James Glore, 42, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Oakshire Assisted Living Center.

Arrangements are pending under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 6, 2025

Cory Jay (Papa) Cox, 63, of Iona, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Cory was born on January 2, 1962, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Glenn H Cox and Verdis Ilean Bloxham Cox, and was the baby of 7 children: Terry (Dorothy) Cox, Craig  Cox both of Pocatello, Idaho, Carla (Chris) Niemeier, Sandra (Wayne) Skelton, Jeffery Glenn...