Joel Ellis Bowman
Dec 10, 2025
Joel Ellis Bowman, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Solace Hospice.
Ellis was born on May 15, 1940, to William Taggart Bowman and Agness Humphreys Strawn Bowman in American Falls, Idaho. He grew up in American Falls. He attended Idaho Falls High School.
On November 14,...
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.
On...
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
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
Apr 20, 2026
Craig Joseph Mason, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Beach, North Dakota.
Craig was born on March 8, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dallon Joseph Mason and Helen Sheryl Harris Mason. He lived in Ririe, Idaho, then moved to Irving, Texas, when he was young. While in Irving, he worked for his dad’s business, plastering...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
