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Joann Phetteplace

Joann Phetteplace

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...

Robert Hays

Robert Hays

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....

Steven James Bell

Steven James Bell

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

Berdene Marie Steen

Berdene Marie Steen

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,...

Leon Rocky Joe

Leon Rocky Joe

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...

Ronald Eugene Brown

Ronald Eugene Brown

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...

Mark L. Petersen

Mark L. Petersen

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...

Leonidas (Lee) Bryan Sledge Iii

Leonidas (Lee) Bryan Sledge Iii

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 .

Leonard Wayne Casella

Leonard Wayne Casella

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...

Thomas Clark Hill

Thomas Clark Hill

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...

William Frederick Rigby

William Frederick Rigby

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...

Kevin Dale Martin

Kevin Dale Martin

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...

Deanna Redford Simpson

Deanna Redford Simpson

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...

Francisco Sotelo-Zuluaga

Francisco Sotelo-Zuluaga

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...

Jeff Goeken

Jeff Goeken

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 .

Phillip Bruce Brinton

Phillip Bruce Brinton

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...

Judith Ann Lish

Judith Ann Lish

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...

Roberta "Bobby" Marie Kern

Roberta "Bobby" Marie Kern

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...

Thomas Darner

Thomas Darner

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.

Ilene Thelma Hall

Ilene Thelma Hall

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...

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