obituaries

Jan 6, 2019

Deanna Redford Simpson, 62, passed away peacefully in her home on January 6, 2019 in Idaho Falls, ID surrounded by loving members of her family.

She was born November 14, 1956 in Whittier, California. She grew up in Brigham City, UT with her 6 other siblings (Virginia, Trina, Jill, Linda, John, and Roger). She attended high school...

Jan 3, 2019

Francisco Sotelo-Zuluaga, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, January 3, 2019 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2019 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls with President Alan Christiansen of the Oakland Valley Branch of the Church...

Jan 2, 2019

Jeff Goeken, 49, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Dec 27, 2018

Phillip Bruce Brinton, 38, passed away on December 27, 2018, in Idaho Falls, Idaho while surrounded by family and loved ones. Phillip was born June 16, 1980, to Sandra Virgin Brinton and Bruce Dee Brinton in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Ammon, ID and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1998. Phillip served a 2 year LDS...

Dec 26, 2018

Judith Ann Lish, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Judy was born on April 14, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota. She worked at the INEL for many years before she retired in 2000. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed camping, fishing, working...

Dec 23, 2018

Roberta Marie "Bobby" Kern, 59, of Idaho Falls, died December 23, 2018, at EIRMC. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

She was born October 13, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa to Paul and Gladys (Darling) Shepherd. She lived in Dubuque, Iowa for most of her life. She attended Hempstead High School graduating in 1978.  After high...

Dec 11, 2018

Thomas Darner, 78, of Idaho Falls, died December 11, 2018 at Broadway Fields Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary in Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Dec 10, 2018

Ilene Thelma Hall, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at her home. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00p.m. Friday, December 14, 2018 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will...

Dec 8, 2018

Susan (West/Rule) Dawley, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her home after a 5-year journey with Alzheimer's. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.  Susi was born on September 19, 1947 in Ogden, Utah to Thomas Lynwood West and Bonita (Barrick) West. After her parents divorced, Susi moved to Boise,...

Dec 5, 2018

Carol Ann Steele, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Dec 3, 2018

Donald Ray Hall, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to...

Dec 3, 2018

Linda Jo Emery Moore, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at Teton Post Acute Rehabilitation.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., prior to services. Burial will be at Sugar City...

Dec 3, 2018

Merle Morris Stringham, 93, was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Shelley, Idaho and passed away Dec. 3, 2018, in Idaho Falls. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private graveside services will be held in her behalf. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Nov 28, 2018

Irwin Fredrick Egbert, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wed., Nov. 28, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Irwin was born on July 16, 1929, to Hyrum Edzell Egbert and Marian Morgan Egbert. He grew up in Clawson, Idaho and then the family moved to Tetonia, Idaho....

Nov 25, 2018

Margaret LaNae Pettingill, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sun., Nov. 25, 2018 at the Gardens in Rigby. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

LaNae was born on June 18, 1935, to Franklin Thomas Norton and Luna Caroline Kinghorn Norton, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in Idaho Falls. She graduated from...

Nov 24, 2018

Debie Rae Takajy, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date in Montana. Local arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Nov 22, 2018

William Edgar Roberts, 76, of Rigby, formerly of Boise, ID, died November 22, 2018 at his home. Arrangements are pending under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Nov 18, 2018

Robert Edward Woods died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was born in Ogden, Utah to Joseph E. Woods and Nellie Sarah Bitton on Sept. 5, 1924. Shortly after his birth, his parents were divorced. Later his mother married Frank Van Why who acted as Bob's dad for the rest of his life.

Nov 18, 2018

William "Bill" Daniel Dutson, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, Nov 18, 2018, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Bill was born to Joseph William and Lulu Elizabeth Weaverling on February 16, 1925 in Ririe, Idaho.  He is the 4th of 6 children and the only boy with 5 sisters.

Bill's earliest memory is of...

Nov 18, 2018

SuzAnn (Suzie) Erickson, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, surrounded by her loved ones, caregivers and friends.

Suzie was born on October 23, 1948, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Donald Paul Erickson and Susa Dot Robinson Erickson. She was the oldest of four children and...