obituaries

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...

Mar 20, 2020

Charles Glen Beers born December 15 th , 1951 passed away on March 20 th , 2020.

He was adopted at a young age by Charles Millward Beers and Lucy Kathrine Call,

Charles had 3 brothers and two sisters Leonard, Larry, Wayne, Margarette, and Norma Sue.

He married Virginia Ann Beers (Deceased) and...

Mar 15, 2020

Kambrie and Kinsley Fero, infant twins of Madison and Cody Fero passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Mar 11, 2020

Our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather Norman Del Fowler quietly passed away March 11, 2020, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Norman was born April 1, 1946, in Shelly, Idaho to Hyrum Devon Fowler and Edith Morris Fowler, and was the youngest of their 7 children. Norman married Linda Bea Kauer in the Idaho...

Mar 10, 2020

Drostan Gregg Baker, 65, passed away in his home on March 10, 2020, after a four-year battle with a malignant brain tumor. Gregg was born on September 27, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Drostan and Gloria Baker. He was the second of five children. He grew up in Idaho Falls, ID, and attended Idaho Falls High School....

Mar 8, 2020

Stanley John Cheslock M.D., 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Stanley was born on March 21, 1933, in Tyler, Pennsylvania to Josef and Stella Cheslock. He grew up in Hollywood, PA and graduated from Huston Township High School in 1951. He went on to earn his Bachelor...

Mar 7, 2020

Cherished Dad, Roger Kunz (87), won Blackjack Mar. 7, 2020, in Idaho Falls, ID. Eldest son of Morris Quincy Kunz (1904-1991) & Olive Allred (1910-1969), he was born July 12, 1932, in Boise amidst The Great Depression. He lived most of his life in the Salt Lake & Mt. Pleasant, UT areas. Roger had 39 siblings who featured in...

Mar 6, 2020

Benny Jerold Anderson, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Teton Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Benny was born on August 17, 1946, in Gooding, Idaho. When he was 6 years old he was adopted by Glen Chris and Elsie Myrna Anderson. He grew...

Feb 23, 2020

Sharon Ilene McCafferty, 78, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sharon was born June 25, 1941 in Idaho Falls to Gene and Maxine Park Jones. They were later divorced. She also had a wonderful step-mother Glenna Jones.

Sharon grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls.