Obituaries

William Bryan Thornton
Aug 6, 2023
W. Bryan Thornton, 64 of Pocatello Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2023. Bryan was born in Idaho Falls. His boyhood was spent in Ammon, Idaho. Later in life he lived in Salt Lake City, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. Bryan found joy in life through his hobbies, which included gardening (both indoor and outdoor), electronics, computer programming and science...
Linda Gae Jorgensen
Aug 5, 2023
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Linda Gae Goody Jorgensen, 76 of Ririe, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.
She was born October 14, 1946, in Rigby, Idaho to Frank Fisher and Rhoda Jane Ellis Goody. She was the youngest of three children. Linda graduated...
Doris Lee Ellis
Aug 4, 2023
Doris Lee Darling Ellis, 82, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Gables of Ammon.
Doris was born on July 18, 1941 in Nevada City, California to Ted and Melva Jenkins Darling.
She grew up and spent her life in the Idaho Falls area. Doris served in the U.S. Navy from July...
Lynn Harrison Hoggan
Jul 30, 2023
Lynn Harrison Hoggan, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Medicine Lodge Canyon, near Dubois, Idaho on July 30, 2023.
Lynn was born on July 9, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ralph and Mary (Walker) Hoggan. He was born on his mom’s birthday and was the second oldest of four children. His siblings were Carl, Max...
Edward Lucio Ramirez
Jul 29, 2023
Edward Lucio Ramirez, 76, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born October, 13, 1946 in Tijuana, Mexico, the son of Cruz Magana Ramirez and Maria L Del Basquet Ramirez.
Ed attended schools in Huntington Beach and graduated from Huntington Beach High School. He married Maryanne Palmer on September 9, 1988 in...
Jeanie Pearl Emfield
Jul 25, 2023
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Jeanie Pearl Emfield, 81, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on June 9, 1942 to Grant and Edna (Brown) Hann in West Newton, Pennsylvania.
Jeanie received her LPN from...
Jean Larae Mcmurtrey
Jul 23, 2023
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Jean LaRae Merrill McMurtrey 1929-2023 (93). Jean passed away of natural causes on July 23, 2023 at her residence at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, ID. Jean moved to Lincoln Court from Alpine, WY five years ago.
Jean was born in Menan, Idaho on August 27, 1929...
Dana Duane Killian
Jul 23, 2023
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Dana Duane Killian, 65, of Rigby Idaho, passed suddenly at home on July 23, 2023.
Dana was born February 12, 1958, to Charly Duane Killian & Ellen Magdalene Killian at the Rigby Maternity Home in Rigby, Idaho. He married Robin Delynne Rooks on December 11, 1982.
Dana...
Paula Rebecca Sorensen
Jul 16, 2023
Paula Rebecca Bott Sorensen, 70, died at her home on July 16, 2023, from accidental causes.
Paula was born on January 30, 1953 to Rebecca Watson Bott and Forrest Laurie Bott in Rexburg, Idaho. They made their home in the Clementsville, Idaho area. They both preceded her in death.
Paula grew up on the dry...
Justin Frank Watson
Jul 15, 2023
Justin Frank Watson, 21, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023. Justin was born on August 31, 2001, to Cory Watson and Sara Len Purser in Rexburg, Idaho. Justin attended schools in Sugar City, Pocatello, and Rigby. He earned his high school diploma from Jefferson High School.
Justin always had a smile on his...
Alice Harris Bennett
Jul 13, 2023
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Alice Harris Bennett, 92, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Alice was born on February 20, 1931 in Beaver, Utah to Caddie Riding and James Arnold Ashworth.
She attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from...
Chet Neal Kirkpatrick
Jul 10, 2023
As we travel through life, we encounter many challenges. Today is definitely one of our greatest challenges. Chet Neal Kirkpatrick was born to Blake and Lisa Kirkpatrick on May 3, 1994. Chet, brother Wes and little sister Saige became the family’s 3 musketeers. Even before Chet’s birth his anticipated arrival was celebrated. Chet was the first child & grandchild. And...
Kristy Ann Coy
Jul 10, 2023
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Kristy Ann Coy, 63, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at her home in Rexburg, Idaho.
She was born on December 31, 1959 in Rexburg, Idaho to Lewis Lynn Hart and Zola Willson Hart.
Kristy married Orrin Coy and their marriage brought three sons: Robert,...
Peggy Ann Kauer
Jul 7, 2023
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Peggy “Peg” Ann Kauer, 73, of Rigby, Idaho passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. Peg was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 25, 1950, the daughter of Gail R. Walker and Fay Pabst Walker.
Peg attended schools in Rigby,...
Jerald Ferguson Blosch
Jul 7, 2023
Jerald Ferguson Blosch, age 86 of Rigby, passed away at his home Friday, July 7, 2023.
Jerry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho April 2nd 1937, a son to Karl Valentine Blosch and Elsie Luella Ferguson Blosch. He attended schools in Rigby, graduating from Rigby High School in 1955. Following graduation, he moved to San Diego to...
Bonnie Pearl Larsen
Jul 6, 2023
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On July 6, 2023, beloved wife and mother Bonnie Pearl Bondurant Larsen of Rexburg, Idaho passed away at 81 years of age.
Bonnie was born in Winslow, Arizona to Elwin Leroy Bondurant and Ruby Alice Randall on August 4, 1941. Growing up in Winslow and Pine, AZ, she developed...
Oliver "D.J." David Jones
Jul 3, 2023
Oliver “D.J.” David Jones, joined his mother, leaving this Earthly plane in the early morning hours July 3, 2023. At the time, he was doing one of his most loved past-times, spending time with his family, camping in Kilgore, Idaho.
D.J. was born April 15, 1984, the first child of Wesley and Sherrie Lee Jones. From an...
Vicki Radford
Jul 3, 2023
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Vicki Radford, 74, of Ririe, Idaho, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home.
Vicki was born February 10, 1949, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lamar and Neva Fullmer. Vicki spent her younger years on the family farm in the Sugar City...
Bobby Albert Schritter Townsend
Jun 30, 2023
Bobby Albert Schritter Townsend, 88, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Idaho Veterans Home in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born November 29, 1934 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Bobby grew up in Monteview, Idaho and attended schools at Terreton and Roberts, Idaho. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars...