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Bobbie Nielsen

Bobbie Nielsen

Feb 27, 2019

Barbara "Bobbie" Wilhite Nielsen, 88, of Idaho Falls, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.

Bobbie was born September 10, 1930, to Roy and Dana Wilhite. She went to school at OE Bell and Idaho Falls High School.

On September 3, 1947, she married Dean Randall Nielsen in...

David Brian Hayes

David Brian Hayes

Feb 26, 2019

David Brian Hayes, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his sister's home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

David was born on May 25, 1958, to VeOna Hansen Hayes and Terry Lee Hayes in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Lewisville area and graduated from Rigby...

Rose Mary Palmer

Rose Mary Palmer

Feb 22, 2019

Rose Mary Palmer, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Teton Post Acute Rehabilitation.

Rose Mary was creative at an early age. She was editor of her school newspaper, an accomplished cook and seamstress, and played the saxophone for over 70 years. She loved horses, music, dancing, paper dolls (creating thousands of her...

Glen Eugene Bainbridge

Glen Eugene Bainbridge

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...

Edwin Douglas Tibke

Edwin Douglas Tibke

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,...

Rae Anne Grover

Rae Anne Grover

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....

Colleen Lee Wilkinson

Colleen Lee Wilkinson

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...

William "Bill" Anson Muir Jr.

William "Bill" Anson Muir Jr.

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...

Kenneth Ray Thetford

Kenneth Ray Thetford

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.

Albert William Wise

Albert William Wise

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...

Robert Stanley Dehart

Robert Stanley Dehart

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,...

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...

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