obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Jo Ann Wood, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away on November 17, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of her family and Brio Hospice.

At her request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nov 16, 2025

Nov 16, 2025

Katie Lorene Stone Ostler, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Sugar City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nov 14, 2025

Gayle W. Bonnesen, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at MorningStar Assisted Living. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nov 13, 2025

Robin Lynn Wallevand passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 1965, at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, to Kenneth Wayne Wallevand and Betty Ann Edwards Wellevand.

Robin was born with Cri du Chat, a rare genetic condition caused by a small missing...

Nov 12, 2025

Floyd Melvin Scott was born July 13, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Gladys Stratton and Melvin Scott. After a courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD, he passed away on November 12, 2025, at his home in Rigby, Idaho, surrounded by family and under the care of Solace Hospice.

Floyd grew up in Pocatello and graduated from...

Nov 10, 2025

Gayle Joseph Smith, 85, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Millcreek, Utah, surrounded by family. He was born on May 11, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Samuel James "Jim" Smith and Lawana Pearl Peterson Smith. Gayle married Ellen Hanson on July 22, 1965, and together raised 7 children. Gayle devoted his life to service, beginning with a...

Nov 10, 2025

Jerry Broadfoot, 84, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Mission Home Health & Hospice in Idaho Falls.

He was an extraordinary man. He was a man of his word, honest, and ethical in all his dealings in life. He was a living example of Richard Maybury's two...

Nov 8, 2025

Shaun Gneiting, 56, passed away Saturday, November 8th, 2025, at St. Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho, after health complications.

Shaun was born August 22, 1969, to Cheryl and Gaylon Gneiting at the Fort Ord Base in Monterey, California.

Shaun grew up in Shelley, Idaho, where he received his education. He graduated from Shelley High School, then...

Nov 6, 2025

Jack Eugene Dalton, 78, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on May 13, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jack Booth Dalton and Elva Mae (Bowcutt) Dalton. A lifelong Idaho Falls resident, Jack grew up in...

Nov 5, 2025

Phyllis Verda Osburn, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She 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. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com....

Nov 4, 2025

I met my baby brother when he was just a couple of weeks old, and from that moment on, he was stubborn, funny, loyal, and full of heart.

Kenlee Dennis McIntire was named after his grandpa, Dennis Fuger, and his dad, Brady Kenneth McIntire. He was born on February 1, 1998, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and left...

Nov 1, 2025

Delmar (Cannonball) Glen Griffith of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on November 1, 2025. He was born April 22, 1931, in Truman, Arkansas, to Perry and Grace Griffith.  He was 94 years old.

He was proud to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, spending most of his time in Okinawa. Returning...

Oct 30, 2025

Norman "Zeke" Worden, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called home on October 30, 2025, at the age of 74

Zeke was born in Richmond, California. The family moved to San Jose, California, where he completed his schooling. At the age of 26, he began his career with IBM Corporation, where he retired in April 2015....

Oct 28, 2025

Nancy Marie Peterson Chandler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Nancy was born on December 9, 1949, in Rexburg, Idaho, to her loving parents, George Peter Peterson and Faye Elaine Johnson.

Nancy attended Box Elder High School in Perry, Utah, through her sophomore year. She...

Oct 27, 2025

John Francis Gerard Bettinger — beloved husband, father, Papa, and lifelong instigator of laughter — took his final bow on October 27, 2025, at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was 58 years old, though his sense of humor never aged a day.

Born on March 2, 1967, in Ojai, California, John was the ninth of...

Oct 24, 2025

With Deep Respect and Gratitude, we celebrate that Raymond Hill was "Called Home" on October 24, 2025, after 95 years of service and devotion to the Lord, his family, and community.

Raymond was born in Ucon, Idaho, on February 13, 1930, the fifth of six children of Samuel A. Hill and Priscilla Bell Phillip. The Family Farm...

Oct 22, 2025

Naythan "Nate" Michael Bowers, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him deeply. He was 38 years old. Naythan fought a very short, yet incredibly courageous battle with illness, showing strength and resilience throughout every moment.

Naythan grew up in the Thumb area of Michigan, attending...

Oct 20, 2025

Alan Stanley Ruoho was born on September 1, 1961, to Brenda Ruoho and Ronald Ray Ruoho. He passed away at his home on October 20, 2025.

Alan was a young boy when he and his brother Mike lost their dad, Ron. Alan would acknowledge throughout his life that he had lost his best friend the day he...

Oct 3, 2025

Marilyn Butler Ray, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Homestead Home Health and Hospice due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Marilyn was born on January 28, 1939, in Chinook, Montana, to Ray Goold Butler and Thelma Wadsworth Butler. She spent...