Obituaries

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Jeannie Lanette Peterson

Jeannie Lanette Peterson

Apr 25, 2025

Jeannie Peterson, 71, of Rigby passed away surrounded by her family on April 25, 2025 in Idaho falls Idaho. Jeannie was born in Salmon, Idaho September of 1953. She was married to her lifelong love for 52 years.

Jeannie is survived by her husband Randy Peterson. Brothers: Gary (Sherry) Anderson. Kyle Anderson. Children: Tuck Peterson, Clint (Nicole)...

Edith Jane Winn

Edith Jane Winn

Apr 24, 2025

Edith Jane Winn, age 90, passed away Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at The Gables in Shelley.

Edith was born April 19, 1935, in Preston, Idaho a daughter to Christen Louis Miller and Annie Mildred Fletcher Miller.  She married Leo S. Holdaway, September 18, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  They were blessed with 7 children.  They later...

Derrick Chad Burnside

Derrick Chad Burnside

Apr 21, 2025

Derrick Chad Burnside was brought into this world on August 30th, 1984. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho to Moe and Lorane Burnside. He was brought home to a house full of siblings that loved him Kenny, Nathan, Shiann, and Cody. He was the baby and took full advantage of this title.

He was raised in Ririe,...

Neal Roy Andrus

Neal Roy Andrus

Apr 17, 2025

Neal Roy Andrus, born on January 28, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and passion. Born to Alvin Roy Andrus and Donna May Gohr, Neal spent his entire life in Rigby, Idaho, where he was a proud graduate of Rigby High School. During...

John "Tony" Anthony Rushin Jr.

John "Tony" Anthony Rushin Jr.

Apr 17, 2025

John Anthony Rushin Jr. “Tony” born April 5, 1947, in Thermopolis, WY, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Idaho Falls ID, leaving behind a legacy for being an only child.

Born to John Anthony Rushin and Elanor Jean Rush he grew up in Idaho Falls, ID, graduating from Idaho Falls High school, and attended college at...

Phillip Kent Durst

Phillip Kent Durst

Apr 14, 2025

Kent was doing quite well and then up and died April 14, 2025 – due to complications from his heart medicine.

He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on June 17, 1944, to Samuel Phillip Durst and DeLeas Virginia Kuttler Durst.

In 1967 he married Karen Marie Transtrum in the Idaho Falls Temple and as time...

Bonnie Rae Galbraith

Bonnie Rae Galbraith

Apr 13, 2025

Bonnie Rae Galbraith, age 84, passed away at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, Sunday April 13, 2025.

Bonnie was born February 27, 1941 in Idaho Falls, Idaho a daughter to Virgil Wesley Carmichael and Emma Margaret Freeman Bennett.

She attended Madison High school in Rexburg Idaho.

She worked in Retail Sales.

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Patsy Larae Lewis

Patsy Larae Lewis

Apr 9, 2025

Patsy LaRae Lewis, age 69, of Rexburg, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Center in Idaho Falls.

Patsy was born April 5, 1956, in Coalville, Utah a daughter to Clarence R. Brusnahan and Doris LaRae Stevens.  She attended South Summit schools graduating from South Summit Highschool. She also attended Utah Technical College studying...

Karen Lee Barber

Karen Lee Barber

Apr 7, 2025

Karen Lee Call Barber, aged 81, of Rigby, Idaho, peacefully left this world on April 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She faced Corticobasal Degeneration, a form of atypical Parkinson’s disease, with remarkable grace.

Born on December 13, 1943, to Leland Call and DeLaine (Stockham) Call, Karen grew up on the Call family dairy...

James "Jim" Allen Ker

James "Jim" Allen Ker

Apr 6, 2025

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James “Jim” Allen Ker, 73, of Shelley, Idaho passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025, at the Teton View Transitional Care Center.

Jim was born on January 15, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho to Robert Norton and Lucille Chapple Ker of Ririe, Idaho.

Jim grew...

Maurice Roland Shanafelt

Maurice Roland Shanafelt

Apr 2, 2025

Maurice Roland Shanafelt was born on February 27, 1944, in Newton, Missouri. Throughout his life, Maurice traveled extensively, calling various places home, including Ohio, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon, and finally settling in Rigby, Idaho. With a diverse career path which started in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. From there, he went on...

Lauren James Williams

Lauren James Williams

Mar 31, 2025

Lauren Williams age 84 passed away peacefully at his home on March 31, 2025.

He was born in Rexburg Idaho 4th child of Vernon and Thelma Williams. He grew up attending the Rexburg schools served an LDS mission and joined the army to serve his country and attended Rick's College where he met the love of his...

Maryanne Ramirez

Maryanne Ramirez

Mar 31, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Maryanne Ramirez, a devoted wife, mother, foster mother, sister, aunt, and friend, who passed away peacefully on 03/31/2025 at the age of 83. Born in Long Beach, California, on 11/11/1942, Maryanne was the heart of our family....

Michael Lee Mecham

Michael Lee Mecham

Mar 31, 2025

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Michael Lee Mecham 74, left behind his physical pain and returned to his heavenly home on March 31, 2025. We have no doubt he was met on the other side by his parents as well as other family and friends that have...

Ladee Olaveson Raymond

Ladee Olaveson Raymond

Mar 30, 2025

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LaDee Olaveson Raymond, age 75 of Menan, passed away peacefully at her home in Menan, surrounded by family, Sunday, March 30, 2025.

LaDee was born December 29, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the fifth child...

Brandi Mckennie Mcilrath

Brandi Mckennie Mcilrath

Mar 28, 2025

Brandi Mckennie McIlrath, age 47, of Rigby, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025.

Brandi was born September 21st 1977 in Pocatello, Idaho a daughter to Barbara Herera Mckennie and Gene Mckennie. She attended Highschool in Pocatello and then on to Idaho State University. She has lived in Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Pocatello.

Brandi was baptized...

Cindy Archibald Hall

Cindy Archibald Hall

Mar 28, 2025

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Cindy Lu Robinson Archibald Hall,70, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at her home in Logandale, Nevada.  She was born March 23, 1955, in Sugar City, Idaho to Heber Clair and Phoebe Rae Pincock Robinson.  On August 1, 1978, she married Terry Burdette Archibald in the Idaho Falls Temple.  He preceded her...

Allason Ford Smith

Allason Ford Smith

Mar 27, 2025

Allason (Allie) Ford Smith passed away on March 27, 2025, in her home in Ammon, loved and surrounded by her family. She was born in Rexburg, ID on February 1, 1943, daughter of Ford Smith and Marjorie Bybee Smith. Allie graduated from Madison High School. She was a talented artist and had many fond memories of her years there....

Rocky Lynn Harris

Rocky Lynn Harris

Mar 25, 2025

Rocky Lynn Harris, beloved husband, son, and educator, passed away at his home in Rigby, Idaho, at the age of 61. Born December 30, 1963, in Oklahoma City, OK, Rocky spent his early years in Bethany, Oklahoma. In June 1987, he married his college sweetheart, Shannon Swayze Harris, with whom he shared 38 wonderful years of marriage. Rocky dedicated...

Franklin Hillard Just

Franklin Hillard Just

Mar 24, 2025

Franklin Hilliard Just, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, daughters, and grandson.

Born on March 5, 1933, to Dora Permelia Hilliard and Alvin Dubois Just, Frank grew up in Firth, Idaho, and attended Firth High School. In 1957, he married his lifelong love, Sheryl Crookston, embarking on...