obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Eva Deanna Ruth McGary, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Gables of Ammon. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Eva was born on September 29, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Charles Wesley and Emma Sparr. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1961. She...

Sep 4, 2020

John Koenig born September 6, 1933, in Boone, Iowa to Miles and Mary Koenig died September 4, 2020. John lived in many cities growing up due to his father's job with the railroad. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Chemical Engineering in 1957.

He married the love of his life, Donna Schmitz, in Sparta, Wisconsin...

Sep 2, 2020

Dena Gay Summers Staggie, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dena was born on October 31, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ray W. and Margaret Spencer Summers. She grew up in Ririe, Idaho where she graduated from Ririe...

Aug 27, 2020

Elaine Bressler Cotter, 100, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at home. She was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Aug 26, 2020

Marsha H Pifer, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Aug 24, 2020

Jack "Duffy" Brian Edwards was born on February 29, 1956, and left this world on August 24, 2020. Duffy is survived by his adoring daughter Sarah Edwards (who he fiercely loved), his dedicated wife Kim Edwards (who he was equally dedicated to), five loving siblings, Gail Huinker, Joe Edwards, Pat Edwards, Colleen Ware and Marty Edwards, his faithful dog...

Aug 21, 2020

Ted M. Boyce, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at Fairwinds Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary 2100 First St., Idaho Falls.

Aug 21, 2020

Gayle Ashment, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Brio Healthcare Services.

She was born January 15, 1941, in Idaho Falls, to Dorthy L. McGlochlin Bartlett and John W. Bartlett Jr. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from...

Aug 20, 2020

Ramona Sparks Hart, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to smoke inhalation complications from a house fire.

Ramona was born on September 15, 1936, in Hailey, Idaho to George Milford and Minnie Irene Case Sparks. She spent her first years in Carey and Boise, Idaho; then...

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Harold Hart, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to smoke inhalation complications from a house fire.

Robert (Bob) was born on February 5, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold Stephen and Metta Elizabeth Phelps Hart. He grew up in Bountiful, Utah and Ontario,...

Aug 19, 2020

Servando Reyna Pineda, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Servando was born on December 8, 1944, in Michoacan, Mexico to Jose Reyna and Paula Pineda. He grew up in Mexico.

He married Antonia Sanchez Rosas. He had three children: Rocio, Francisco, and Omar.

Aug 18, 2020

Julie Anne Overholtzer, 88, of Blackfoot, ID and formerly of Santa Maria, CA, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her daughter's home in Blackfoot.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Aug 17, 2020

Colleen Concluded 87 years of a life well lived on August 17, 2020. She was born to Elmer and Lucille Palmer in March 1933 and was raised on a farm in South Jordan, UT where she learned the lessons and value of hard work and appreciation for life that is gained from being raised on a farm. She was...

Aug 14, 2020

Linda Cook was born in Ogden, Utah, on November 29, 1953, to William R. Cook and Marilyn Joyce Denning.  She was the third of five children.  In 1955, her father took a job at the Atomic Energy Commission testing site in Arco, Idaho, and the family moved and took residence in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she grew up.

Aug 12, 2020

Helen Hancock Hampton Sparks Jensen, 88, of Ammon, Idaho, died peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2020, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center. She was born on February 24, 1932, in Warren, Utah, to Reuben Hancock and Manila Taylor Hancock. Her childhood was spent in (Carlin) Nevada, (San Francisco) California, and (Ogden) Utah. She came to...

Aug 11, 2020

Jesús Garcia Barriga, 92, of Idaho Falls, died Tues., Aug. 11, 2020, at his home.

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Mon., Aug. 17, 2020, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends immediately following until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18,...

Aug 8, 2020

LaRue Persons, 69, of Idaho Falls, died August 8, 2020 at Life Care Center in Ammon.

At her request no services will be held. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Aug 6, 2020

Gaylan K. Gibbons, 73, of Ucon, died August 6, 2020, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Gaylan was born June 6, 1947, in Jerome, ID to Herbert Alene Benegar McDonald. She grew up and attended schools in Jerome. She graduated from Jerome High School in 1965.

On October 25, 1968...

Aug 4, 2020

Jody Ann Toomer, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away from natural causes, August 4th, 2020 at her home. Donations to the Bonneville Humane Society at 444 N. Eastern Ave. Idaho Falls, in her name are greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Aug 3, 2020

Brett Douglas Reeser, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Brett was born on January 29, 1963, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Marlyn and Laura Reeser. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he attended Idaho Falls High School.

He was a chef and...