obituaries

Oct 15, 2017

Blanche Williams McBride was born in Osgood, Idaho to Alma and Sarah Killpack Williams on April 3, 1926.  She returned to her heavenly home on October 15, 2017.  Blanche enjoyed a happy childhood on the farm.  She loved sports, played the saxophone, and excelled in school.  Blanche attended Ammon and Idaho Falls High School where she met Roy McBride. ...

Oct 14, 2017

Paul Aart Neerings, 52, of Shelley, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home.

Paul was born on April 22, 1965, to Gerald and Ulma Allan Neerings in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in the Ashton area.

He was a welder by trade and enjoyed his work.

He was married to Melissa...

Oct 12, 2017

Mac Byram Taylor was born January 16, 1929, in Ucon, Idaho, and passed away on October 12, 2017, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by his children.

Mac was a very hardworking and successful businessman, having owned and operated Decker's Inc., in Idaho Falls and Boise.  He was a strong...

Oct 11, 2017

Mary DeAnn Williams, 61, of Idaho Falls, died October 11, 2017 at The Gables Assisted Living Center in Ammon. She was under the care of Access Home Care and Hospice.

DeAnn was born on July 10, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Glen and Cora Hambey Rowberry. She was born prematurely and spent her first six weeks...

Oct 10, 2017

Dwight A. Yonts, 81, of Idaho Falls, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 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 may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Oct 5, 2017

Dr. Willis D. Waite, known as the "Dr. Hugs" professor of psychology at Rock Valley College from 1966 to 1993, former Marsh School Superintendent (1953-1955), former Headmaster of Keith Country Day School (1955-1963), former secretary and treasurer of Holm-Page Company (1966-1972), and a former member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra board (1977-1978), passed away Thursday, October 5,...

Oct 5, 2017

Charles D. "Bud" Howell, 87, died peacefully of natural causes, October 5, 2017 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bud was born April 27, 1930 in Trafford, PA, to Frank and Edith Ellen Lindbloom Howell. He grew up in Trafford until the family moved to Turtle Creek, PA. He graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1948. Bud then went to...

Oct 5, 2017

Gerald Kevin Tonks, 57, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning on October 5, 2017, with his wife by his side. He succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident about 2 weeks prior.

He was born on December 29, 1959, in Covina, California, the son of Gerald B. Tonks and Marlyn D....

Oct 4, 2017

Steven Paul Ward, 39, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute is Salt Lake City, Utah, after a valiant battle with leukemia, was surrounded by his family.

Steven was born on December 16, 1977, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Larry...

Oct 2, 2017

Karissa Ann Lundberg Richardson, 34, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, October 2, 2017, from liver failure, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Karissa was born December 28, 1982, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the third of five children born to Brett and LaRee Lundberg. She grew up in Idaho...

Oct 2, 2017

Marjorie A. David, 97, of Idaho Falls, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Marjorie was born on January 23, 1920, in Tescott, Kansas, to Lida and Ernest Buck. She grew up on the homestead in Wyoming with her parents and 2 sisters and...

Oct 1, 2017

Betty Jane Kepler, 90, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, October 1, 2017.

She was born on December 2 ,1926, in Parma, Idaho, to Ruby and William Bay.

Betty J. and W.O. 'Bill' Kepler, were married on November 13, 1949. Betty and Bill moved from Caldwell to Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1952, where Bill eventually started...

Sep 30, 2017

Emery Lowe Wiser, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home on Saturday, September 30, 2017.   He began his good life nearly 92 years ago on October 27, 1925, in Franklin, ID as the oldest child of Cliff and Leona Wiser. Growing up years were spent in Trenton, Utah on the family farm during a time the world was entangled...

Sep 23, 2017

Marcella Dorothy Willie Danielson, 92, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Gables of Ammon. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

She was born April 7, 1925, in Debuque, Iowa, to Heinrich and Frieda Heidtke Willie.

She married Ralph LeeRoy Danielson in Rigby, Idaho, on August 29, 1947.

She...

Sep 22, 2017

Roger Warren Stucki, 83, of Coltman, Idaho, passed away September 22, 2017, at Life Care Center surrounded by his family.

Roger was born June 22, 1934, in Coltman, Idaho to Jacob and Mary (Butikofer) Stucki.  He grew up and attended school in Coltman and graduated from Bonneville High School.

He attended Ricks College night classes. ...

Sep 20, 2017

Drew L. Johnson, 76, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Drew was born on October 3, 1940, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Edna Wride and William Q. Johnson. He grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1960.

He served in...

Sep 18, 2017

Alene McBride Hill was born in Provo, Utah on December 23, 1930, to Garnel Joseph and Elda Roylance McBride. She later moved with her family to Goshen, Idaho, Parker, Idaho and Osgood, Idaho. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School at the age of 16.

She met Vernon Hill at a stake dance. He fell in love...

Sep 17, 2017

LaRall Dawn Kent, 73, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

LaRall was born July 29, 1944, in Brigham City, Utah and was the first of 6 boys born to Norma Hill Kent and Dawn Kent.

Visit Obituary

Sep 14, 2017

Elaine Judy, 77, of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Parkwood Meadows. She was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Elaine was born December 12, 1939 in Broadway, North Carolina at home, the first of 5 children, to Leon, and Bessie Pace.

Visit Obituary

Sep 8, 2017

Eugene B. Whaley II, 75, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, September 8, 2017, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. He was born on February 7, 1942 at Fort Benning, Georgia, to Eugene B. and Amy Mitchell Whaley. He served his country in the US Navy from 1961-1981. He was married to Diana...