obituaries

Idaho falls, Idaho Obituaries

Marylyn Anne Michaud

Marylyn Anne Michaud

Apr 2, 2026

Our beloved mother, Marylyn Anne Michaud, age 89, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of April 2, 2026, with her eldest daughter, Beverly, by her side.

Marylyn was born August 1, 1936, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Lester Crowell Fort and Anne Claire Graycar Fort. She grew up alongside her two siblings, Diane and Carlton. For...

Marilyn Ray Foster

Marilyn Ray Foster

Apr 26, 2026

Marilyn Rae Foster, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Marilyn was born on December 1, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ray A. Naef and Ina Edna Holverson Naef. She was raised in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School.

On...

Buddy Lee Johnson

Buddy Lee Johnson

Apr 25, 2026

Buddy Lee Johnson, 50, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home.

Buddy was born on April 12, 1976, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lee Johnson and Kathleen Ann Wiemer. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from the Curlew Job Corp in 1995, where he learned about apartment maintenance.

On June 26, 1995, he married...

Keith Hatch Morse

Keith Hatch Morse

Apr 25, 2026

Keith Hatch Morse, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will meet with friends and family from 12-12:45 p.m., prior to the services...

Craig Joseph Mason

Craig Joseph Mason

Apr 20, 2026

Craig Joseph Mason, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Beach, North Dakota.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Joshua James Frew

Joshua James Frew

Apr 18, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce that Joshua James Frew, affectionately known as Josh, 47 years old, from Roberts, Idaho, passed away on April 18, 2026, after a long illness.

Josh was born on July 6, 1978, in Rexburg, Idaho, to James (Jim) Ellis Frew and Sharon K. Frew. He grew up in Roberts on his family farm. Josh helped with the...

Terry Max Cobbley

Terry Max Cobbley

Apr 16, 2026

Terry Max Cobbley, 79, of Rigby, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Teton Health Care.

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

Paul Dean Hanson

Paul Dean Hanson

Apr 10, 2026

Paul Dean Hanson, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away due to health complications on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home.

Paul was born on April 8, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Irvin Hanson Jr. and Nona Jean Fullmer Hanson. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1977.

On June 4, 1983, Paul married...

Terry Wheaton

Terry Wheaton

Apr 8, 2026

Terry Wheaton, 66, of Ammon, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

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

Sherry Clay

Sherry Clay

Apr 7, 2026

Sherry T. Clay, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Sherry was born on September 15, 1947, in Rigby, ID, to Cyrus Budge and Nina Ruth Clay. She was raised in Archer/Sunnydell, ID. When she was 10, she moved to Red...

Ronald Dean Koester

Ronald Dean Koester

Apr 5, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Koester, 90, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1935, to Fred Koester and Mattie Nutzman Koester in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Ron will be laid to rest at Fielding Cemetery on April 13, 2026. This will be a true homecoming, as Ron grew up harvesting potatoes on the family farm at this exact...

Boyd Johnson

Boyd Johnson

Apr 2, 2026

Boyd Glenn Johnson, 77, of Shelley, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation.

Boyd was born on July 19, 1948, in Logan, Utah, to Glen Johnson and Ruth Nyman Johnson. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1967. After high school, he joined the United States Navy.

He was a...

Anthony Hathaway Preator

Anthony Hathaway Preator

Apr 1, 2026

Anthony Hathaway Preator was born in Seattle, WA, on November 30, 1968, to Janet Ellin Preator, and was adopted at age 16 by Roy Owen Preator. He passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 57 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a man of many careers. A navy man, a mechanic, a cook, and a parts...

Craig Allen Pyfer

Craig Allen Pyfer

Mar 30, 2026

We regret to inform you that Craig Pyfer passed away in Idaho Falls on 30 March 2026.Craig was born in 1954 in Butte, Montana, to Dan Pyfer and Florence (Carlson Dawson). He graduated from Butte High School in 1973, where he was active in DeMolay and skiing.He served in the Navy from 1975 to 1977, stationed in Naples, Italy, as...

Janet Ellin Preator

Janet Ellin Preator

Mar 29, 2026

Janet Ellin Preator was born on September 13, 1939, in Chester, Idaho, to Arthur Channel and Della Channel. She grew up in the Challis area. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her granddaughters, Sierra and Kayla, and her daughter-in-law and friend Lori, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 86 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She was a loving and...

Clayton William Christoffel

Clayton William Christoffel

Mar 27, 2026

Clayton William Christoffel, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1951, in Sitka, Alaska, to Clement William Christoffel and Frances Imogene Hull Christoffel. He served in the United States Navy. 

In 1994, he married the love of his life, Jeanette Threadgill, in Phoenix, Arizona.

He loved being from Alaska...

Cameron Slade Bowcutt

Cameron Slade Bowcutt

Mar 27, 2026

Cameron Slade Bowcutt, 27, passed away on March 27, 2026, at his home under the care of his family, Ambitions, and hospice. He was born May 16, 1998, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jared and Kris Bowcutt.

Cameron was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, alongside his sister, Ashlee. He loved spending time outdoors with his family—camping, fishing, skiing,...

Octavio Alvarez

Octavio Alvarez

Mar 25, 2026

Octavio Alvarez, 74, of Roberts, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Octavio was born on April 1, 1951, in Aratzipu, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Melchor Alvarez and Alicia Mosqueda. He grew up in Aratzipu.

On November 6, 1976, he married Alicia Bravo in Aratzipu, Mexico. They have lived in Roberts, Idaho,...

Robert Alvin Washburn

Robert Alvin Washburn

Mar 24, 2026

Robert Alvin Washburn, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at MorningStar Assisted Living, of causes incident to age. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Robert was born on November 14, 1932, to Parley (Dick) Alvin Washburn and Lottie Powell Washburn in Richfield, Utah. Robert and his twin brother Richard were born prematurely, surviving due to...

Shelley Crumley

Shelley Crumley

Mar 20, 2026

Shelley Crumley, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Shelley was born on September 28, 1950, in Rigby, Idaho, to Thayne and Arzella Bowles Wheeler. Shelley grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1968.

On July 26, 1968, she married Clint...

Obituaries for Coltrin Mortuary & Crematory

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Coltrin Mortuary & Crematory posts tributes.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.