obituaries

May 31, 2025

James Theodore Bigonia, 74, of Ammon, passed away on May 31, 2025, at The Gables of Ammon. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, in West Yellowstone, MT. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Inurnment will be in...

May 31, 2025

Paul David Gibbons, 83, of Ucon, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, after years of battling cancer.

AGibbons. He grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1960. He attended Idaho State University for two years and received his associate's degree. Paul served in the National Guard for ten years....

May 30, 2025

Lorraine Jensen Brown was born on January 11, 1932, to Hyrum Leo Jensen and Ivie Page Jensen in Taylor, Idaho. Lorraine often said that she came from a happy, secure, and loving home. She always felt the love that her parents had for each other and their children.

Lorraine spent her early years living and working on...

May 28, 2025

Donald Jacob "Butch" Ramey, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice.

Donald was born on October 2, 1942, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Donald Charles "Pat" Ramey and Edith Georgetta "Mickey" Ramey. Donald was born during World War II. He...

May 28, 2025

Gone, but not forgotten…

With a heavy heart, the Reinhart family shares the loss of their matriarch, Dorothy Ilene Reinhart. She passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of ninety-four with her son, Laurence, by her side. She was briefly under the care of the Alliance Hospice at Fairwinds Retirement Community in Idaho Falls,...

May 26, 2025

Donna Howell, 84, of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

May 23, 2025

George Mark Hill, 86, of Ammon, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

He was born on March 13, 1939, to Mark Eugene Hill and Leonora Andrus Hill in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in Shelley, Idaho, and graduated from Shelley High School in 1957. He then went on to earn his Bachelor...

May 23, 2025

Charles Stewart Walz, 77, of Rigby, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Wildflower of Rigby.

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.

May 22, 2025

John Mackin passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls at the age of 58 after a tumultuous 15-year battle with cancer. John was so much more than his cancer. He grew up in Enterprise, Oregon, where he developed his lifelong passion for hunting, the mountains, camping, and horses. After graduating...

May 17, 2025

Tamara Sparkman passed away May 17, 2025 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Mosier and Inez Mosier; her brother, Randy Mosier; and her sister, Charlene Byerly.

She is survived by her husband, Grover Sparkman; brother, Barry Mosier; several nieces,...

May 14, 2025

Si Charles Jaramillo, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Heritage Hospice.

Si was born on November 13, 1951, in Shelley, Idaho, to Samuel and Marlene Staples Jaramillo. He grew up in the Shelly and Firth area. He attended high school in Shelley and...

May 13, 2025

Spanish

Con profundo amor y respeto, despedimos a nuestra querida abuela, una mujer que dejó una huella imborrable en nuestros corazones, Zeferina Rodriguez, 89, que falleció el May 13, 2025. Nació en el pintoresco pueblo de San José de la Caña, un lugar que siempre llevará en su alma,Para Ramon Rodriguez y Ramona Moreno-Quintero.  Ella...

May 13, 2025

Boyd Philip Schwieder was born December 24, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Philip Schwieder and Bertha Maretta Patterson. As a child and youth, he lived in Iona and worked with his father and uncle on the family farm in Dehlin, learning farming skills and a work ethic from them. He graduated from Bonneville High School in...

May 11, 2025

Our perfect son, brother, grandson, and friend, Grayson Wegener, returned to his Heavenly Father on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, at the age of 24, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on Father's Day, June 18, 2000, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Grayson forever changed the lives of all those who knew him.  Grayson endured a multitude of difficulties due...

May 10, 2025

Duane Horace Oswald, 91, of Idaho Falls, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home. He was under the attentive care of Brio Hospice, and his passing marked the close of a life devoted to faith, family, learning, and service.

Duane...

May 10, 2025

Peter Medina, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

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

May 5, 2025

Lynn Alan Dean, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home.

Lynn was born on July 10, 1944, to Albert Dean and Mary Alice Graham Dean in Scott City, Kansas. He grew up on a farm near Shallow Water, Kansas. He attended Scott Community High School and graduated in 1962. He...

May 3, 2025

Lorraine Garrett Fisher, 72, of Ammon, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Lorraine was born on November 29, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to James Keith Garrett and Mary Hammon Garrett. She was born while her father was serving in the U.S. Air Force. Shortly after she was born, the family moved...

May 3, 2025

Carol J. Rovig, 87, passed away May 3, 2025, in Idaho Falls.

Carol was born on October 3, 1937, in Butte, Montana, to Willis and Ruth Godfrey. She was the second of four children. The family later moved to Pocatello, where Carol attended school. Growing up, some of Carol's favorite memories were taking care of her cousins...

May 2, 2025

Thomas Bert Earley, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Thomas was born on August 3, 1966, in Henderson, Nevada, to Karin and Bertrand Earley. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1984. A man of many passions, Thomas enjoyed Razor riding, shooting, and rock hounding. He loved hosting...