obituaries

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...

Aug 3, 2020

Blair J Hendricks, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Sat., Aug. 8, 2020, at Driggs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from noon-2 p.m., Sat. prior to services at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences...

Aug 2, 2020

The big surprise, Kim Derald Jorgensen, arrived on June 17, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Derald Clyde and Ellen Mae Price Jorgensen. Kim was very much loved by his family and we are broken-hearted by his passing from complications related to surgery. He passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kim contracted...

Aug 2, 2020

Venita May Peterson passed away on August 2, 2020, surrounded by her family. Venita was born on August 28, 1944, to Ira and Dorothy Judy of Idaho Falls. Venita spent her childhood growing up in Ammon and the Ozone area, helping with the family's dry farm. Venita is one of six children, she has four brothers and one sister....

Jul 25, 2020

Henry "Blair" Hinckley, 84, of Idaho Falls, returned to his heavenly family peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020, at home with his loving wife, Judy Neal Hinckley, by his side. He was under the care of his family and Solace Hospice.

Blair was born on February 11, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ira Thomas and Anna Afton...

Jul 25, 2020

Lizetta Ellen Arehart Crockett, 87, of Idaho Falls, was born on August 6, 1932, in Idaho Falls to Joseph and Lena Hunsaker Arehart. She passed away on July 25, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

During her long life, Lizetta's favorite hobby was playing music at several different venues. She was a professional at the steel...

Jul 23, 2020

Dale Morris Burr, 84, of Tetonia and Idaho Falls, died July 23, 2020, at his home after a valiant battle with cancer.

Dale was born July 27, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clarence E. and Madeline K. Burr. He attended Cyprus High School and graduated in 1953. On January 26, 1955, he married his high...

Jul 18, 2020

Mark Cameron Hiller, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his home.

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

Jul 15, 2020

John Carl Mahlum, born in Grand Forks, ND, passed away at the age of 66 on July 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his three sons: Jared, Trevor, and Michael; his five grandchildren: Nautica, Lucas, Spencer, Jace, and Ella. He lived for the moment, never fretting about the future. He gave everything for his boys, ensuring...

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...