obituaries

Feb 15, 2019

Glen Eugene Bainbridge was born March 1, 1960, in Idaho Falls, to Judy Jeppesen and Dale Bainbridge, who were living in Driggs, Idaho. He spent his younger years with his sister Terri, cousin Pete, and Grandpa Jeppesen at the family opal mine in Spencer, Idaho, after the neighbor's haystack somehow burnt down in Tetonia. He was a handful and...

Feb 11, 2019

Edwin Douglas Tibke, 73, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, in his home and surrounded by family, with excellent assistance from OneSource Home Health and Hospice. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will be conducted by Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Services and interment will take place this spring at Fairview Cemetery,...

Feb 10, 2019

Rae Anne "Red" Grover, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Rae Anne was born on August 28, 1939 to Vivian Dorothy Redman and Ranald Wesley Bassett in San Bernardino, California. She grew up in the Southern California area. She graduated from Mira Costa High School in 1957....

Feb 9, 2019

Colleen Lee Wilkinson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Colleen was born on March 29, 1938, to Sarah Elzina Tyler and Ward Francis Lee in Ucon, Idaho. She grew up in the Ucon, Irwin, and Idaho Falls areas. She attended Idaho Falls High School.

On...

Feb 9, 2019

William (Bill) Anson Muir Jr., 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Bill was born on May 4, 1944, to Buenta Sessions and William Anson Muir Sr., in Soda Springs, Idaho. He grew up in Chesterfield, Idaho and being the only...

Feb 6, 2019

Kenneth Ray Thetford, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Feb 6, 2019

Albert William Wise, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home.

Albert was born on August 30, 1938, to Bonnie Matney and Clarence L. Wise in Seymour, Missouri. He graduated from Happy Camp High School in 1955.

He served in the United States Army from 1956-1962.

Albert was...

Feb 4, 2019

Robert Stanley DeHart was born in Caldwell, Ida­ho, at Memorial Hospital on August 2, 1952, when his daddy was in the Army, serving in Korea. Robert and his father did not meet until Robert was 6 months old. Stan, his father, was always very proud of both his boys. Robert lived and graduated high school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho,...

Jan 31, 2019

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, Joann Phetteplace, better known as Grandma Jo, to many, passed away from natural causes. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Joann was born December 23, 1936, in Richwood, IL to John Sidney Clendenin and Polly Clendenin. She lived in Granite City, IL and at the age of 8...

Jan 31, 2019

Robert Stanley (Bob) Hays, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side.

Bob was born on September 7, 1932 in Roberts, Idaho to William Albert and Leona David Hays. He grew up in Idaho, Colorado and Oregon. In 1951, he graduated from Idaho Falls High School....

Jan 31, 2019

Steven James Bell, 67, of Idaho Falls, died January 31, 2019, at his home.

At his request no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences maybe sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Jan 30, 2019

Berdene "Bea" Steen received her angel wings on January 30, 2019, she was 81 years young!  She was born near Alexandria, MN on December 28, 1937 and baptized at St Marys Catholic Church in 1938, received 1st communion in 1944 and confirmed in 1950.

Her grade school education was in a one room school house near Carlos,...

Jan 25, 2019

Leon Rocky Joe, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Condolences may be...

Jan 22, 2019

Ronald Eugene Brown finished his earthly mission on January 22, 2019. He passed away at his home in Rigby, Idaho, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 43 years old.

Ron was born on August 12th, 1975 in Crane, Missouri. He was the oldest child of Ronnie and Sonya Brown. He attended...

Jan 16, 2019

Dr. Mark L. Petersen, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away from a heart attack on January 16, 2019, in Cancun, Mexico.  He was a skilled and caring doctor, a humble and faithful disciple of Christ, and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He will be remembered for his passion for life and the kindness he showed to everyone...

Jan 16, 2019

Leonidas (Lee) Bryan Sledge III, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jan 15, 2019

Leonard Wayne Casella, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his home. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Leonard was my sweetheart and my soul mate. He brought joy into my life. I did not think I would find love again at the age of 67. I wept tears when he...

Jan 13, 2019

Thomas Clark Hill went home to his Heavenly Father on Jan. 13, 2019. He was born in Texarkana, Texas, to Redford Hill and Mollie Allen. He grew up in Texas and later moved to Oakland, California, and in his later years, moved to Ogden, Utah, where he met the love of his life , Carol Hill. He was a...

Jan 12, 2019

William F. (Bill) Rigby passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2019 after 88 years of a beautiful life that touched so many with his kindness, compassion and support.  He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 31, 1930 to Parley E. and Margaret Mosley Rigby.  His childhood was full of fun and adventures as the...

Jan 10, 2019

Kevin Dale Martin of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away at his home on January 10, 2019. Kevin was born on September 20, 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Darrus Dean Martin and Kathryn (Cherry) Martin. He grew up in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1993.

After serving four years in the...