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Idaho falls, Idaho Obituaries

Jane Margaret McCartney

Jane Margaret McCartney

May 28, 2026

Jane Margaret McCartney, 76, of Idaho Falls, died May 28th, 2026 at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Tamara "Tami" Dea Peterson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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