Marie Christiansen
May 31, 2026
Marie Christiansen, 69, of Pocatello, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Alice Elaine Harder
May 30, 2026
Alice Elaine Harder, 94, of Shelley, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.
An inurnment will be held at a later date in Shelley. 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.
Jane Margaret McCartney
May 28, 2026
Jane Margaret Lawrence McCartney, 76, passed away on May 28, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She died of complications from cirrhosis of the liver, under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Jane was born on August 30, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joseph Bernard Lawrence and Wana Lee Belle Winkler. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in...
McKenna Leigh Empey
May 26, 2026
McKenna Leigh Empey, 24, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Private family services will be held at a later date. 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.
Tamara "Tami" Dea Peterson
May 24, 2026
Tamara “Tami” D. Brown Peterson, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Lincoln Court Assisted Living in Idaho Falls after an extended health battle.
Tami was born September 1, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, to Glen and Gaye Smith. Glen passed away when she was 2 1/2 years old. Gaye later married Rex Brown, who soon...
LaRee High
May 24, 2026
LaRee High, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.
She was born on April 9, 1947, to Hallie Hocking and Luther Biggs in Pocatello. She grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1966. She married Drew Johnson on July 3, 1967, and they were later divorced....
Cheryl Ann McGinley
May 23, 2026
Cheryl Ann McGinley, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Lincoln Court Assisted Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice of Idaho Falls.
Services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Billie Sue Preston
May 22, 2026
Billie Sue Preston, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Lincoln Court Assisted Living. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date. 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.
Thomas "Tom" Lamarr Buxton
May 22, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Lamarr Buxton, 84, of Roberts, Idaho, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Julie Anne Anderson
May 19, 2026
Julie Anne Anderson, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home.
There’s always one child in the family who stands out from the other siblings. It’s not an insult to the other children, and there is no resentment from the other children, it’s just a fact. The standout child usually has an outgoing personality, attracts the...
Geraldine Ann Baird
May 19, 2026
Geraldine Ann Baird, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at EIRMC. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.
As her wishes, there will be no services held. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Evan Ernest Godfrey
May 18, 2026
Evan E. Godfrey, 97, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the oldest of four children born to Charles E. and Claudia Hansen Godfrey. As a young child living through the depression, they moved several times, settling on the family homestead near Ucon. He spent his...
Brian DeWayne Woolf
May 13, 2026
Brian Dewayne Woolf was born on June 23, 1966, and passed away on May 13, 2026. Brian was the son of Dewayne Woolf and Ruth Baker and one of eleven children. Growing up in a large family helped shape the strength, resilience, and determination he carried throughout his life.
Brian had a strong personality—steady, direct, and unapologetically himself. He lived life...
Joanne Kerbs
May 11, 2026
Joanne Kerbs, 82, of Ammon, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
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.
Patricia Margaret Ackerschott
May 10, 2026
Patricia (Patty) M. Ackerschott, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Patty was born on March 20, 1945, to Gerald Hintz and Cleona Redl Hintz in Sacramento, California. The family later moved to Nez Perce, Idaho, where she graduated from Lewiston High School in 1964....
Leroy Leslie Dickerson
May 3, 2026
Addressed as Grandpa by some and Uncle Leroy by many, Leroy Leslie Dickerson was born on October 28, 1934, in Canyon, Texas, to William M. and Nellie Arrella (Thompson) Dickerson. He graduated from West Texas A&M University with a degree in chemistry. He worked for Phillips Petroleum before moving to Idaho Falls, Idaho, to work at the Idaho National Laboratory...
Keith Newell Gifford
May 2, 2026
Keith Newell “Lil’ Squealer” “Pigadelphia” “Oinky Bob” Gifford, 73, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, with his wife, in his garden, surrounded by all the beautiful things he spent his life growing there. He maintained a sharp mind, fierce wit, and stubborn independence until his dying breath.
Keith was born on September 27, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up terrorizing...
Juniper McNett
May 1, 2026
Juniper Rose McNett passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She was born on October 17, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Caleb and Anna McNett. The youngest of two.
From birth, she was fighting and growing. Her ability to make you smile was unmatched. Juniper loved colored lights, following their movement. She...
Michael Alan Taylor
Apr 29, 2026
Michael Alan Taylor, 69, of Rigby, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.
Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.
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.
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