obituaries

Jan 15, 2020

Jacqueline Fackrell Rupe, 83, of Mackay, died January 15, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical 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. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Jan 10, 2020

Kjell Erik Pedersen, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 10, 2020, at MorningStar Senior Living Center, from complications from Multiple Myeloma. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Erik was born on April 26, 1941, in Hammerfest, Norway to Terje Suhr Thomassen and Randi Aud Pedersen. He grew up in Hammerfest, Brooklyn, NY, and...

Jan 8, 2020

Alan LeRoy Staggie, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at his home.

Alan was born on January 21, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to John LeRoy and Blanche Mary Allen Staggie. He grew up in Idaho Falls close to all of his family. He graduated from Skyline High School in 1973.

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Lee Young, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home with her loving daughter Caroline nearby.  She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Mary was born on February 17, 1940, in Juneau, Alaska to Hildred Carolyn (Whitely) and Ludwig Christian Baggen (both from Seattle,...

Jan 4, 2020

Kyle Victor Williams, 57, of Idaho Falls, died January 4, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Three Fountains Clubhouse, 1401 Three Fountains Dr. Idaho Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent...

Jan 2, 2020

Mary Jo "Jodi" Hess, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home.

Jodi was born February 18, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John William "Jack" Heward and Violet Griggs Heward. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1969.

After earning her dental assisting certificate, Jodi worked in...

Jan 1, 2020

(English version of Obituary below Spanish version)

Mavi Labra ,31, de Idaho Falls ID Falleció trágicamente en un accidente automovilístico el 1ro de Enero en Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mavi es sobrevivida por su hijo Miguel Ángel Cruz (Labra) y Mariska Bowen (Mejor Amiga) y sus padres Miguel Labra y Emma Labra (Reséndiz), dos Hermanas,...

Dec 31, 2019

Levi Jon Roberts passed away on December 31, 2019, at 37 years old. Levi was born in American Falls, Idaho in April 24, 1982, to Larry and Jane Roberts. He attended Falls Valley Elementary School, Sandcreek Middle School and Hillcrest High School. He completed his GED through East Idaho Technical College.

Levi enjoyed art and physical activities....

Dec 28, 2019

Paul Kelly Larsen, the Big Dog, the Kelmeister, the man from "IF", 72, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at his home.

Kelly was born on April 13, 1947, in Preston, Idaho, to Mary Louise Maughan Larsen and Forrest Bybee Larsen. At an early age, his family moved to Star, Idaho, and Kelly was raised...

Dec 28, 2019

Mina Jensen Wease, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Mina Kay Jensen Wease was born on May 14, 1947. She was the 1 st child born to Blaine R and Nina Evelyn Jones Jensen. She spent her first years in St. Anthony and Kilgore, Idaho. In...

Dec 27, 2019

Curtis James Young, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Curtis was born on January 18, 1979, in Blackfoot, Idaho to Stacy and Margie Jo Davis Young. He grew up in the Blackfoot area.

On June 14, 2013, he...

Dec 26, 2019

Peggy Gerard Briggs passed away in her home on December 26, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 66. Peggy was born on June 21, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth and Edna Gerard. She grew up in Iona and attended Bonneville High School. She worked at Riverview Hospital in the cafeteria and loved to help...

Dec 26, 2019

Terry Lee Dalton, 66 of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Terry was born June 20, 1953 in Idaho Falls to Jack Booth and Elva Bowcutt Dalton. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School...

Dec 25, 2019

Valerie McUne Flygare, age 46, passed away Christmas morning at her home near Ucon, Idaho. Valerie was born Nov. 2, 1973, in Idaho Falls Idaho to Hal K. and Anke M. McUne. She was the 5 th child of 8 siblings and attended Ucon and Iona elementary schools before attending North Bonneville Junior High and graduating from Bonneville High...

Dec 23, 2019

Charles (Chuck) Edward Lepper passed away December 23, 2019, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his loving wife by his side.  He was under the wonderful care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Chuck was born July 31, 1940, to Bliss Edward Lepper and Avis Blanche Michael Lepper at their home in Des Moines, Iowa....

Dec 21, 2019

William 'J' Cox, 91, died December 21, 2019, at his son, Lloyd's home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born June 14, 1928, in Jameston, Idaho to Harrison and Nellie Miller Cox, their 9th and youngest child.  He grew up and learned much about farming on their farm east of Shelley, Idaho in Jameston which the Cox...

Dec 21, 2019

Elma Josephine Anderson, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Elma was born on March 8, 1927, in Rigby, Idaho to Edwin Ward and Ina Josephine Peterson Smout. She was the youngest of 8 children (5 boys and 3 girls). She grew...

Dec 20, 2019

Keith Collins Hart passed away on December 20, 2019, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was lovingly cared for by his wife and children.  During the last week of his life, he was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Keith was born on August 16, 1934, in Washington D.C. to Joseph Irel Hart and Bessie...

Dec 12, 2019

James Howard Williams, 75, of Ammon, passed away quietly at home on Thursday, December 12, 2019, as a result of liver failure.

Jim was born on July 13, 1944, in Artesia, California, to Charles Howard and Thelma Egbert Williams.  When he was born the doctor didn't think Jim would live through the night, and because the doctor...

Dec 10, 2019

David Kent Marlowe passed away on December 10, 2019. He was surrounded by people who loved and supported him during the last few weeks of his life as he struggled with a sudden and unexpected illness. He was a kind, fun, generous, and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. Throughout his life, he consistently gave his time...