obituaries

Jul 5, 2020

Fredric (Fred) James French, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his home.

Fred was born on December 1, 1946, in Sidney, Nebraska to Walter M and Priscilla Anne Edwards French. He grew up in Northeastern Colorado. He graduated from Peetz Colorado High School in 1964. He went on to earn his BA...

Jul 3, 2020

Vernon 'M' Hill was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on March 9, 1926, to Benjamin James Hill and Amelia Lucien Miskin Hill. He passed away at his home in Ucon, Idaho on July 3, 2020.

After he was born the family moved to Ucon, Idaho where they raised their family and his dad ran a garage. Vernon...

Jul 3, 2020

Kenneth Fay Radford passed away on July 3, 2020, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living. He was born in Rigby, Idaho on February 1, 1939, making Therle Radford and Martha Collier Radford parents. He was later joined by a sister, Aloha, and a brother, Alan. He told people that he taught himself to read at the age of four. No...

Jun 27, 2020

Monty Lane Egbert, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, after a valiant fight with multiple health problems.

Monty was born on August 2, 1958, in Ashton, Idaho to H. Doyle and Deanna Burt Egbert. He attended elementary schools in California and St. Anthony, Idaho. He attended West Jefferson High School in Terreton,...

Jun 27, 2020

After an entire century of adventures and challenges marking a happy and wonderful life, Helen Williams Bingham, of Orem, Utah, passed away quietly of natural causes on June 27, 2020, just over three months after her 100th Birthday.

She is survived by a son, Jeff Bingham, of Round Hill, Virginia and a daughter, Susan Whittle, of Orem,...

Jun 27, 2020

Terry Lynn Nichols, 69, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital after a lingering illness. He was born on August 8, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to his adoring parents, Lavon "Nick" Nichols and Donna (Brown) Nichols. He was the third of five children and the hub of the wheel in...

Jun 24, 2020

Patsy Lou Helm Yorgesen, 83, joined her husband in heaven on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. A two-time cancer survivor, Patsy was a fighter to the end. She battled Vascular Dementia for the past 7 years, but her body remained strong and her family was blessed to have...

Jun 22, 2020

Kevin A Bloxham was born on July 31, 1961. Kevin was the definition of "Living Your Best Life" right up to his passing on June 22, 2020.

Born and raised in Rigby, Id. Kevin was the oldest of four children. Kevin attended Rigby High School. After high school, he attended college in Utah. From early childhood into...

Jun 21, 2020

Florencio 'Gile' Leal, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his brother and nephew.

Florencio was born on October 2, 1947, in Leveland, Texas to Antonio and Maria Gonzalez Leal. He grew up in Leveland. In 1967, he moved to Osgood, Idaho to work in...

Jun 19, 2020

William (Bill) Fred Steele passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2020.  Bill was born August 31, 1963, to Robert Steele Jr and Carol Ann Steele.  Bill moved with his family from California to Idaho Falls in 1977 as his father obtained employment at the site.   Bill was in junior high when he moved to Idaho Falls...

Jun 19, 2020

Judge Mildred Ruth McClure, 86, of Dubois, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of natural causes surrounded by her family.

Mildred was born on December 12, 1933, in Elkmont, Tennessee, to her loving parents, Ben and Eula Ownby. She was raised in Virginia until the age of 12 when she...

Jun 17, 2020

Edna (Eddie) B. Hales, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg.

Eddie was born on August 4, 1929, in Labelle, Idaho to Lillian H. and Elmer Hales. She was the 4 th of six children. When she was 4 the family moved to a farm outside...

Jun 17, 2020

Jean McArthur Smith,94, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in St. Anthony.

Jean was born on March 19, 1926, in St. Anthony, Idaho to Danford and Myrtle Birch McArthur. She grew up in St. Anthony and graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1944.

On...

Jun 16, 2020

Darrell left this world and is now holding the hands of his loving father, mother, and brother that passed before him.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother.

He leaves behind two sisters (Sherine Niswanger and Debra Iverson), one sister-in-love (Kelly Iverson), three nephews (Geoffrey Iverson, Paul Niswanger,...

Jun 12, 2020

Shauna Rae Sprenger, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home.

Shauna was born on June 25, 1966, in Burley, Idaho to Dennis Max and Cheryl Ann Hackman Huber. She grew up in Burley and graduated from Burley High School in 1984. She went to the College of Southern Idaho where...

Jun 10, 2020

John Marion Outcelt, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home after a courageous fight against Cancer. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

John was born on September 23, 1936, in Weiser, Idaho to John William and Opal Faye Harmon Outcelt. He grew up...

Jun 9, 2020

Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Krabbenhoft, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at her home.

Jackie was born on November 25, 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida to Jack Herbert and Mae Annette Kirby Powers. She grew up in Jacksonville.

On June 21, 2014, she married Paul Wendell Krabbenhoft in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jun 6, 2020

It is with Great Sadness that we share, Bradley DeLynn (Buford) Hansen, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 6, 2020. Born July 20, 1955, to Delynn and Beverly Hansen, Brad was the firstborn son and was always A Loving, Loyal, Compassionate, and Kind Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He enjoyed helping others.  Many referred to him...

Jun 4, 2020

Edsil 'Ray' Everett, 90, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2020, at Parma Living Center in Parma, Idaho.

Ray was born on June 24, 1929, to Ted and Grace Rice Everett in Shelley, Idaho. He joined two older brothers: Harvey and Wayne. Six years later a sister, Jean Everett Longhurst, completed the family.

Jun 3, 2020

Curtis J Pettingill, 61, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 3, 2020, in Yuma, AZ.

Curtis was born on February 19, 1959, in Ogden, Utah, to LaNae and Dean Pettingill.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1980. During his 6-year service, he earned several medals such as Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon,...