obituaries

Sep 17, 2018

Judith Jeppesen Ahrens, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family, from complications of a surgery.

Judy was born on October 8, 1941, to Alice O'Brien Jeppesen and Curtis Jeppesen in Spokane, Washington. She grew up in Teton Valley. She attended Driggs High School and...

Sep 15, 2018

After surviving many years of serious health struggles—including 2 triple bypass heart surgeries, a stroke, and years of dialysis—the indomitable and cheerful Lawrence Gilman Putnam departed this life peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018 surrounded by loving family members on both sides of the veil.

Gil was born on January 14, 1945 to Alvin and Marie Taylor...

Sep 9, 2018

George Franklin McIntire, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Sep 5, 2018

Nita Aileen Smith Rowe, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Nita was born March 30, 1928 to Raymond and Idaho Webster Smith in Idaho Falls. She grew up on a farm on Cotton Road, attended the York School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School...

Sep 4, 2018

Christine A. Casey, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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

Sep 3, 2018

Lillian Ruth Larsen, 89, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Private funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Arrangements will be under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.

Aug 31, 2018

Dolores Casella, 87 years old, was born June 3, 1931 in Staten Island, New York to Evelyn and Arthur Simmonds. She passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018 in Rexburg Idaho.

Dolores is survived by her sons, Leonard, Wayne and Chris Casella, her daughter Teresa Casella and her grandchildren, Tim Casella and Deborah Croft. She was preceded...

Aug 30, 2018

Jesse Shane Brown, 21, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, at home surrounded by his family from complications from cancer. He was under the care of Brio Hospice and his amazing nurse Susanne.

Jesse was born on June 11, 1997 to Tony and Tracy McIntire Brown in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He spent the first...

Aug 30, 2018

Garnel Roylance McBride

Garnel Roylance McBride (Roy) peacefully passed away August 30, 2018 at the age of 92.  He was surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren.

Roy was born to Garnel Joseph and Elda Roylance McBride.  He attended high schools in St. Anthony, Ammon, and Idaho Falls.  When he moved to Osgood, he met...

Aug 24, 2018

Marcia Lyn Barnes Stears, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully and returned to her Father in Heaven on Friday, August 24, 2018, at her home from Cancer. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Marcia was born in Moscow, Idaho on January 29, 1951, to William P. Barnes and Lola Gene Passey. She grew...

Aug 24, 2018

Robert Gordon Stedtfeld, 91, of Ammon passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at home. He was under the care of Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Robert was born on October 21, 1926 to Gordon and Annabelle Stedtfeld, in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1943. He went on to...

Aug 19, 2018

Esther Verleen Nuckolls, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of August 19, 2018. She was known by all who loved her as Verleen.

Verleen was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1929, to Sarah and Henry Crapson on her Grandfather's farm in Savonburg, Kansas. As she fondly told all who asked...

Aug 19, 2018

Donna Lee Hendricks Sanford, born April 22, 1942, in Lakeport, California, passed away in her Idaho Falls home on Sunday, August 19, 2018. She leaves behind her husband of fifty-three years (Melvyn Lyle Sanford), five children (Ann Martha Sanford Washburn, Shawn Michael Sanford, Julie Kathleen Sanford Johnson, Holly Bryn Sanford Green, and David Mark Sanford), who all came together...

Aug 17, 2018

Morris Albert Sedies, 69, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of his family and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Morris was born on February 4, 1949, to Leon and Alice Williams Sedies in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from Lincoln High...

Aug 14, 2018

Ronald Ray Bell, 64, of Ammon, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Ron was born on September 25, 1953, in Jerome, Idaho. Ron was one of six children. He had 3 brothers: Bob, Allen and Clay; and 2 sisters: Judy...

Aug 7, 2018

William Carlton Reimer, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed from this world on August 7, 2018.

Born July 19, 1952, he was the youngest son of George Allen Reimer and Shirley Mae Reimer of Lynwood, California. William became a resident of Idaho in 1994, moving to Salmon with his father. Later, he resided in Pocatello then Idaho Falls....

Aug 2, 2018

William "Bill" Anderson, 60, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Hamilton, MT died August 2, 2018 at Grace Assisted Living Center in Meridian, ID. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the mortuary. Interment will be...

Aug 1, 2018

Rob Cox

Rob J. Cox, 66, of Twin Falls, formerly of Blackfoot, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center.

Rob was born on September 22, 1951, to Robert Lee and Verona Hamp Cox in Buhl, Idaho. He was the first boy in 8 kids. In 1954, the...

Jul 30, 2018

Ty Hartwell, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018.

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 the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jul 30, 2018

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Charlotte "Charlie" K. Coleman, 78, on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho from complications related to cancer.

Born and raised in Iowa, her adult life was spent living in various places throughout the west, including Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and...