obituaries

Apr 11, 2025

Mariellen Longhurst Drollinger, 75, of Iona, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her family and Brio Hospice.

Mariellen was born on May 10, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ernest Glen Longhurst and Marian Wadsworth Longhurst. She grew up in Iona, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High...

Apr 11, 2025

Carlo Dmarco, 63, of Swan Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

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

Apr 10, 2025

John Joseph Barry Jr. passed away April 10, 2025, 4 days shy of his 80th birthday.

John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John J. Barry Sr. and Agnes L. Barry. Although he moved to New Jersey when he was 9 years old, Philly was always his home.

John always told stories about how he...

Apr 5, 2025

Audrey Marie Castro, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home.

Audrey was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on March 3, 1946, to John M. Rigoulot and Vivian Labrum Rigoulot. She grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls.

On September 11, 1962, she married Paul Castro in Ririe, Idaho....

Apr 4, 2025

Dianne B. Covington, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg.

Dianne was born on a Sunday morning, August 25, 1968, in Rexburg, Idaho, to William (Ted) and Lula (Lu) Bird Berrett. The doctor thought he might have time to attend church before her delivery, but the...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with saddened hearts that the family and loved ones share the news that Jay Owen Fuhriman passed away at his home of natural causes on April 4, 2025.  He may have been "Jay" to the world, but he will always be known as "Jay-O" to the family.

Jay was born on January 22, 1975, to...

Apr 3, 2025

Robert John Peterson, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Mar 31, 2025

Ramona Lou Clapp, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Arrangements are pending. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Mar 30, 2025

Juan Alberto Gonzalez, 75, of Ucon, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2025, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.

Juan was born on October 28, 1949, in New York City, New York. Juan lived a life as colorful as it was full. A...

Mar 27, 2025

Larry Wayne Franklin, 76, of Rigby, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Larry was born on May 3, 1948, to Robert Eugene Franklin and Helen Jewel Eckles Franklin in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He grew up in Natchez, Mississippi. He received his GED in 1975...

Mar 27, 2025

Lynda Mickelsen McClellan, 57, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025.

Born on June 12, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lynn and Jeanine Mickelsen, Lynda was the fifth of nine children. She was a dedicated educator who inspired many students as a professor of world languages at the University...

Mar 27, 2025

Daniel James Schilling, born on April 2, 1970, in Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and stepson by his side on March 27, 2025, at the age of 54 in Rigby, ID. A devoted Christian, Dan's life was a testament to his faith and commitment to service.

Dan's journey was marked by a...

Mar 22, 2025

Sara Jean Coffin, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her daughter's home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Mar 22, 2025

Allen Lee Kelso, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Mar 19, 2025

Klaus Kurt Noack, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Parkwood Meadows. He was born on July 22, 1938, in Bremen, Germany, to Irmgard and Kurt Noack. Klaus married the love of his life, Ursula (Ewert) Noack, in 1964 in Neuenburg, Germany.

Klaus built a fulfilling and lasting career as a Parts and Service...

Mar 18, 2025

Michael Lawnie Hooker, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Mike was born on March 12, 1965, to Lawnie Wayne Hooker and Lacy Ann Moore Hooker in Idaho Falls. He grew up in Pocatello and attended Pocatello High School. Eventually, Mike moved to Idaho Falls. He...

Mar 18, 2025

Joan was born in Orange, California on August 16, 1944, and passed away on March 18, 2025, at the age of 80 in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by her loving family.

Joan is survived by her 6 children: Wendy, Brian, David (Angel), Steven (Erin), Andreya (Justin), and Shaun (Nora). 12 grandchildren: Alice, Madison, George Jr., Zack, Kira,...

Mar 15, 2025

Jimmie McNutt, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

At his request, no services will be provided. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Mar 15, 2025

Dorothy Aurella Wilson, 86, of Ammon, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home.

Dorothy was born on July 25, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, to Arthur J Hedman and Otelia J Steveson Hedman. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. She was the president of the female students and...

Mar 14, 2025

Eileen Bowles, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.