obituaries

Nov 27, 2019

Howard Nelson Romero, age 81, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019, in Orem, Utah.  Howard was born on August 13, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ervin Romero and Eleanor Nielson.  After serving a mission in Australia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he married Christy Ross in the Salt...

Nov 26, 2019

Kirk A. Helling, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2019, at his home.

Kirk was born on December 26, 1960, in Casper, Wyoming to Wilford Lee and Maxine Arrilla (Garrett) Helling. He grew up in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1980 with his brother Jac.

On July 3, 1982,...

Nov 26, 2019

Connie Booth Darrington, 67, of Ammon, Idaho passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah from kidney and heart failure due to the effects of chemotherapy in treating lymphoma. She was surrounded and supported by her cherished family, her greatest joy and accomplishment.

Connie was born March 29, 1952, in...

Nov 18, 2019

Elisabeth Kludt, 93, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, November 18, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  She was born May 8, 1926, in Germany to Adolf and Hedwig Kludt.  She arrived in New York from Germany in 1955. She lived in New York from 1955 to 2003, before moving to Idaho Falls.  She is survived by her nephew,...

Nov 17, 2019

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend Elwood D Wilson of Ammon, Idaho (formerly of Rigby, Idaho), passed away in his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 17, 2019, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer.  He was 87 years old.

He was born February 8, 1932, in Burley, Idaho to Parley Raymond Wilson...

Nov 16, 2019

Anna Juanita Lloyd, 82, of Rexburg, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Madison Carriage Cove in Rexburg.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Nov 14, 2019

Vicki Lee Hansen Scott, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, of a pulmonary embolism following shoulder surgery.

Vicki was born May 28, 1949, to Roy and Maggie Nichols Hansen, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Most of her early years were spent in Blackfoot and Pocatello. She graduated from Highland High School in 1967....

Nov 13, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Griggs, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her home.

Ginny was born on September 28, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Grant Robert and Marjorie Sally White Hill. She grew up in Teton Valley. She graduated from Teton High School in 1964 where she was a drill mistress and honor...

Nov 11, 2019

Jeffrey Willard Lynn, 78, died at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on November 11, 2019.

Jeffrey was born on January 28, 1941, at the LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls, to Willard Lynn and Anna Blanche Hansen Lynn. He attended over ten elementary schools in Idaho and Colorado, but the family finally settled in Springfield, Idaho, and...

Nov 6, 2019

"Handsome Hansen", Father, Grandfather and Friend, M. DeLynn Hansen, left this mortal experience on November 6, 2019, in Idaho Falls, under the watchful and tender care of Hospice Angels Brenda and Cindy. DeLynn was born on July 16, 1933, in St. Anthony, ID the first child of Merlin J. and Gladys Powell Hansen. He had one younger brother, Boyd,...

Nov 1, 2019

Margene Hansen, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born November 9, 1940, to Ralph Arvel and Dorothy Cox Hampton in Shelley, she grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, Freedom WY, and Shelley.  Margene was the only daughter and was adored and at the same...

Oct 30, 2019

William Frederick (Bill) Robinson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on August 19, 1939, in Pocatello, ID, to Arthur Frederick and Lola Nielsen Robinson. He grew up on a ranch in Lava Hot Springs, ID with seven siblings.  He graduated from Marsh Valley...

Oct 27, 2019

Doris Laprieal Godfrey Nelson, 90, loving wife and mother, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on October 27, 2019, after a life filled with service and love. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave her peace and supported her to the end.

Doris was born to Lewis...

Oct 24, 2019

John Lonnie Taylor, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thurs., Oct. 24, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Lonnie was born on July 6, 1938, in Idaho Falls, ID, to John William and Virginia Brown Taylor. He grew up in Idaho Falls and Ucon areas. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1956.

Oct 23, 2019

Larry Ray Fullmer died peacefully in his sleep on  Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Larry was born on February 16, 1932, in Tetonia, Idaho to Sidney Ricks and M. Merrel Hansen Fullmer. He was the oldest of three. He had a sister Nadine and a...

Oct 18, 2019

Malachii Alexander Crane, known also as Mac, 29, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Mac was born on October 13, 1990, to Daynell (Sam) Rudd in Rexburg, Idaho.  He enjoyed driving his Charger, fixing cars, Japanese culture, playing Magic the Gathering, and spending time with his family and friends. He also always...

Oct 16, 2019

Gwendolyn  Diane Atchley Tracy, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Village of Idaho Falls.

Private family services will be held at a later day. Online condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Oct 15, 2019

Dennis Alan Daw, 74, of Osgood, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dennis was born on July 2, 1945, in Idaho Falls, to Albert "Bud" and Verda Jensen Daw. He grew up in the Osgood area and graduated from...

Oct 14, 2019

Don Edwin Hanson, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

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

Oct 14, 2019

James S Chlopek, 78, of West Yellowstone, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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