obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

Ray L. Barker, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Ray was born on June 27, 1930, in Victor, Idaho to Leland Josiah and LaVaughn Beddes Barker. He grew up in Victor and attended Teton High School. He served in the...

Jun 22, 2019

Robert Bruce Williams, 69, of Idaho Falls, returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family.  He demonstrated fortitude and strength in his battle with cancer and the complications through this fight.  Bruce inspired his family and others in his positive perseverance in tackling unimaginable medical...

Jun 20, 2019

Jeanne Kroll Burggraf, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her children. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Jeanne was born on September 13, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Cyril Kroll and Esther Madison Kroll. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1944. She...

Jun 20, 2019

Kent Wood was born in Rigby on May 20, 1945, to Phyllis (Doman) and Floyd Ray Wood. He was the youngest son with three older brothers. His childhood was spent on the family farm in Rigby.

After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force from August 1965 to August 1971, with a tour in Vietnam. While stationed...

Jun 14, 2019

Andrea Nicole (Little Mama) VanMiddendorp, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, from an automobile accident.

Andrea was born on February 7, 1980, in Stockton, CA to Michael Hicks and Rita Brock Hicks. She grew up in Manteca, CA. She graduated from Sierra High School in 1998.

On December 10, 2001,...

Jun 13, 2019

Terrell Max (Terry) Drollinger, 72, of Iona, passed away Thurs., June 13, 2019, at his home. He fought a valiant and courageous battle from an extended illness. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Terry was born on Feb. 23, 1947, to Max Drollinger and Mozell Thompson Drollinger in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew...

Jun 12, 2019

Harold Groneman Graehl, 85, of Ammon, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

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

Jun 11, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Richard Brandon, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at home after a valiant battle against Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Lawrence was born on September 5, 1950, to Charles Johnson and Estelle Louise Haney Johnson, in El Cajon, California. He grew up in El Cajon,...

Jun 10, 2019

Tracey Louise Taylor passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2019. She was born in Spokane, WA on Aug. 31, 1954, to John E. Taylor and Janice P Montague Taylor. She grew up in Washington, Idaho, and Utah. She graduated from Weber State University with her Bachelor's degree and the University of Utah with her Master's degree.

Tracey...

Jun 7, 2019

Charles Everett Wilson, 82, a longtime resident of Dubois and Lidy Hot Springs, passed away on June 7, 2019, at MorningStar Senior Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was the son of Edward and Juanda Wilson and was born October 4, 1936, at their home in Dubois.  He married Karen Bennett on April 18, 1955, in Idaho...

Jun 6, 2019

Robert Wayne Danielson III, 53, of Roberts, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held from 12 noon-6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls. There will be a pot luck BBQ beginning at 3 with sharing of memories following. Cremation under...

Jun 4, 2019

Donald B Lancaster, 82, of Idaho Falls, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Donald was born on March 14, 1937, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Albert A. and Golda Dale Stewart Lancaster. He grew up in Wendell, Idaho and graduated from Wendell High School in 1956.

On May 16, 1959, he married Donna Lee Simonton in...

May 30, 2019

Roger Alan Danielson, 62, of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his home.

He was born January 25, 1957, in Idaho Falls, to Mel and Maxine. He grew up in many places, but Idaho Falls has always been his home.

He received his GED at EITC and an Associate of Applied Science in...

May 29, 2019

Elaine Dutra, 70, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, May 30, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

May 26, 2019

Our dear sister, wife, mother and grandmother Beverly Rae (Dye) Hansen, 84 years young, completed her earthly life's journey gently, while holding the hand of her sweetheart, on Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Idaho Falls, ID She was born June 21, 1934 in Firth, ID to Willard E and (Lucy) Thelma Cox Dye, joining an older brother Lyman, aged...

May 20, 2019

Afton Telford Ball passed away at the age of 95 on May 20, 2019.

Afton was born to Byron C. Telford and Winona Barnes Telford in Idaho Falls, ID on March 16, 1924. She grew up and went to school in Idaho Falls. Afton married Lyman Garfield Ball in 1943, and had four children, living in Great...

May 18, 2019

Clyde DeLon Thompson, 84, died May 18, 2019, at his daughter's home in West Jordan, Utah after a short illness. He was born August 4, 1934, in Clarkston, Utah to Don Owen Thompson and Leora Myrle (Sparks) Thompson. He is the third of nine children and the first of his siblings to pass away. He was raised in Clarkston,...

May 17, 2019

Margie May Stephenson Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 96 on May 17, 2019.  She was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Clarence Stephenson and Iriminda Taylor on March 12, 1923.  Margie attended school in Pocatello, Idaho and attended Idaho State College for two years.  She married Billy Clark on September...

May 12, 2019

Charles Wayne Abney, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

May 10, 2019

On Friday, May 10, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family, Marvin Lee Geib passed away at age 75. Marv was under the care of his family and One Source Hospice.

Marv was born on November 3, 1943, in Seattle WA to Norman and Agnes Geib and was their only child. He was a surprise gift...