obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Mary Emma Krull, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Home Health.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Aug 23, 2025

Karen Annette Ellis, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed peacefully at her home with family by her side on August 23, 2025, at the age of 79.

Karen was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leslie Earl and Lillian Annette Gray, the fifth of seven children. She attended York...

Aug 22, 2025

Wilma DeAnn Hendricks, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025.

DeAnn was born on July 22, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Alma Daich Holmes and Nellie Rosetta Michaelson Holmes.

DeAnn and her sisters were the best of friends, and she spent her early years playing, riding bikes, and spending time with her...

Aug 21, 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Gail Brandon Dix of Ruidoso, New Mexico, announces her passing on August 21, 2025, at the age of 80, after a long battle with cancer.

Gail was born on November 26, 1944, to Christina (Rolfe) Brandon and Isaac Joe Brandon of Murray, Kentucky. Gail graduated from Calloway County High School in...

Aug 19, 2025

Diana Lynn Monson, 65, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Diana was born on March 17, 1960, to Leon Wendell Monson and Verla Rae Monson in Malad City, Idaho. She was the third child of seven children. Diana spent her early childhood in Malad City until the family...

Aug 16, 2025

Karl Heinz Carstens, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was under the care of Eden Hospice.

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.

Aug 13, 2025

Donna Elaine Edwards, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 13, 2025, at Sagewood at Daybreak Retirement Community in South Jordan, Utah.

Donna was born on July 17, 1930, in Rigby, Idaho, to Michael McNeil and Thelma Wetzel McNeil. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School in 1948.

On March...

Aug 12, 2025

Laura Alderdyce was called home August 12, 2025 under the care of Eden Hospice.

Laura was born May 4, 1940 to Albert Smith O'Donnell and Lora Hope Galloway.

Laura was first married in 1955 and had five children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Laura was preceded In death by her sons Daniel Raymond Alderdyce...

Aug 12, 2025

Jim David Gray, 69, of Roberts, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home. He 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 to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Aug 5, 2025

Brent Alvin Bird, 75, passed away on August 5, 2025, at his home in Idaho Falls, ID, surrounded by his devoted wife, Kathy Bird, and many loving family members.

Born in Rigby, Idaho, on November 28, 1949, he was raised in the evening shadow of the Lemhi Mountains at Monteview. Brent was the oldest of eight children...

Aug 3, 2025

Boyce Sterlin Telford, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born on September 24, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to George and Doris Moore Telford. Boyce grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ben Lomand High School in 1972.

Following graduation, Boyce proudly served in the...

Jul 29, 2025

Shirley Ann Burks, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home.

No 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.

Jul 26, 2025

Alexander Matthew Donley, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 26, 2025.

Alexander Matthew Donley was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 17, 1992, to Sonda Kay Donley. They lived in Salem, New Hampshire, and then moved back to the Groton/Aberdeen, South Dakota area in 1994.  Alex attended K-6th grade at...

Jul 23, 2025

Kim McGavin, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kim was born on June 20, 1957, to Dennis Wilkie and Carolyn Luke Wilkie in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 1975.

On May 19, 1978, she married...

Jul 23, 2025

Richard Edwards Bennett passed away peacefully at his home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry and Zada Bennett.

He met his wife, Linda Hamilton, while attending ISU, and they were married in 1962. Richard, in partnership with his father, ran the family farm...

Jul 21, 2025

Jennifer Caitlin Anderson King, a radiant, selfless wife, mother, and friend, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of forty in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on January 18, 1985, at Edwards Air Force Base in Lancaster, California, Jennifer grew up between Kent, Washington, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a joyful spirit that left a lasting mark on...

Jul 21, 2025

Robert Louis Guderjohn, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 21, 2025, at his home.

No 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.

Jul 21, 2025

William James "Jim" Allred was born on January 12, 1957, in Rigby, Idaho, and passed away from a long battle with Early On-set Alzheimer's Disease on July 21, 2025, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho.  Special recognition for the care and consideration given by Homestead and Homestead Hospice. They were a huge part of making his last...

Jul 20, 2025

David Kent Smart, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Medical Center of natural causes.

David was born on November 11, 1988, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Melissa Smart. He grew up in Idaho Falls, where he attended Hillcrest High School.

He married Lauren Hawkins, and they...

Jul 18, 2025

Wesley Lorenzo Guymon, 86, of Ririe, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Wesley was born on June 27, 1939, to William "Mack" Guymon and Doloris Harmon Guymon at the home of his Grandfather Harmon's home in Milo, Idaho. He was proud to be named after...