obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Michelle Bingham, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Madison Carriage Cove in Rexburg.

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

Apr 25, 2020

Carl Jerry Miller peacefully passed away Saturday morning, April 25, 2020. He is survived by his four daughters: Ginger Miller-Anderson, Cindy Holt, Tracy Fiechtner, and Angie Whiteley.

He joined his late wife, Julie Ann Miller in heaven that day. Both were very compassionate and charitable towards many.

Carl will always be remembered for his Christ-like...

Apr 23, 2020

Jake Boyce, 37, of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at EIRMC.

Jake was born September 8, 1982, in Idaho Falls, to Dean Jay Boyce and Donna Jean Cowley Boyce. He was the youngest of four children and grew up in Idaho Falls. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2001.

Apr 21, 2020

Trenton "T" Jacob Jorgensen, 7, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his parents. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Trenton was born April 23, 2012, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Michael Gary and Megan Jex Jorgensen. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Templeview Elementary, as...

Apr 18, 2020

Amy Hirschi Brizzee of Idaho Falls passed away at her home on Saturday, April 18, 2020, three weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Amy was born on May 10, 1920, in Sugar City, Idaho to William and Edith Ella James Hirschi. She was born at home and was the second of five children: Forrest, Amy, Eva, Jay, and Gene....

Apr 17, 2020

Lance William Knight, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home after a difficult and courageous battle with cancer. He was under the loving care of One Source Hospice and the Teton Cancer Institute.

Lance was born on July 31, 1963, in Boise, Idaho, to Dean William and Kareen Lalliss Knight. He...

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020, at 88 years of age, Robert Lee Ingram left this mortal earth surrounded by his family and loved ones.  By his side, was his beloved companion of 65 years, Carol, his children, and his life-long womb-mate and twin brother Ralph.

Robert was born on October 17, 1931, to Edmund Merrit Ingram and Ora...

Apr 12, 2020

Richard J "Joe" Kennedy, 74 of Idaho Falls, passed away April 12, 2020, at his home.

Joe was born August 12, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Junior Richard and Martha Christine Marzolf Kennedy.  He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Moab, Utah.

He joined the U. S. Army in December 1963...

Apr 11, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Heald Leberknight, age 80, passed away peacefully on 11 April 2020, due to Alzheimer's.

Mary gave thanks to all who became her friends – which is just about everyone she met. Her greatest gift was to be present for people to give them comfort, joy, and love.

Born 27 February 1940, to Barbara...

Apr 9, 2020

Kent LaWayne Steed, 77, of Idaho Falls, a local businessman passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home.

Kent was known for his generosity, personality, musical ability, and good business sense. He was born on November 28, 1942, to Arnold Lee and Ida Fern Barnhart Steed in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up in Pocatello and...

Apr 9, 2020

Dean J. Pettingill, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dean was born on April 6, 1927, in Rigby, Idaho to John Ulysses and Armeda Josephine Johnson Pettingill. He grew up in Rigby. He attended Rigby High...

Apr 8, 2020

Tony Joe Lopez, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home. No services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Apr 8, 2020

Michael Scott Norlen, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Idaho Falls Village. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

He was born May 5, 1961, in Reno, Nevada, to Thomas M. Norlen and Rita Andersen Norlen. He grew up in Reno, Nevada; Clinton, Utah; and...

Apr 1, 2020

Dewey Lester Wilmot, 93, passed away on April 1, 2020, while residing at The Gables of Ammon. He died of natural cause's incident to age.

He was born March 7, 1927, in Boise Idaho, to Hugh Ery Wilmot and Esther Pinckard Wilmot. Dewey spent his childhood years growing up with his family in Boise Idaho, with brothers...

Mar 30, 2020

DeLana Fay Lines, 64, of Iona, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

DeLana was born on August 26, 1955, in Osceola, Nebraska to Edward Wayne and Elna Florence Iler Bonne. She grew up in Howe and Idaho Falls, Idaho then moved to Billings, Montana. She graduated from Butte County High...

Mar 28, 2020

Vernal Clarence Rydalch passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was 85 years old and lived a wonderful life. Vernal was an Idaho man, born and bred. He grew up with his parents, Clarence and Rada, and his siblings, DeWaine and Della Jean, in Plano on a potato farm. He attended high school at Sugar...

Mar 28, 2020

Gene Richard Bell, 81, of Ammon, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Gene was born on September 14, 1938, in Barnesville, Ohio to Oscar Ray and Mary Elvira King Bell. He grew up in Barnesville. He graduated from Barnesville...

Mar 25, 2020

Barbara Jean Deming, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Teton Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Ammon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.  Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Mar 24, 2020

Daniel Ambrose 'Danny' Vishon, 75, of Thayne, WY, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Danny was born on January 21, 1945, in Lakewood, Ohio to Ambrose and Mildred Popavich Vishon. He grew up in Lakewood, Ohio. He was a very good ice skater when younger and played hockey....

Mar 23, 2020

Due to COVID-19 Immediate Family Only for Services

Roy McKinney (Mack) Ketchum, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Mack was born on June 20, 1974, in Tuscon, Arizona to Michael...