Obituaries

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Norma Hazel Ackerman

Norma Hazel Ackerman

Dec 8, 2023

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Norma Hazel Ackerman, 84, or Menan, Idaho passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Norma was born May 7, 1939 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Norman Wilford Taylor and Emma Caroline Hymas Taylor.

Norma attended schools in Menan, Idaho and Rigby,...

Gloria Deann Brown

Gloria Deann Brown

Dec 6, 2023

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Gloria Deann Eddie Brown of Rigby, Idaho passed away December 6, 2023 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born January 7, 1942, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lloyd and Berniece Eddie. She was the oldest of five children. Gloria grew up in...

Marcus Walker Barnes

Marcus Walker Barnes

Dec 6, 2023

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Marcus Walker Barnes, 94, of Rigby Idaho passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home in Rigby, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 15, 1929, to Forrest Walker Barnes and Ruth Elzada Sanders.   He graduated from Hamer High School and served a full-time mission to the Southern...

Leland "Wade" Ball

Leland "Wade" Ball

Dec 5, 2023

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Leland “Wade” Ball of Lewisville, Idaho, passed away at the age of 83, December 5th, 2023, at EIRMC in Idaho Falls.

Wade was born June 15, 1940, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leland Walker Ball and Elva Pearl Jackson Ball, the first of five children. He...

Wyatt Brian Billman

Wyatt Brian Billman

Dec 4, 2023

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Wyatt Brian Billman, 23, of Ucon, passed away December 4, 2023 in a car accident.

Wyatt was born August 7, 2000 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to A. Lynn Billman and ZoAnna Olsen. He grew up in Ucon, attending Ucon Elementary, White Pine Charter School and graduating from Bonneville High School. After high school, Wyatt...

Don W. Biorn

Don W. Biorn

Dec 3, 2023

Don W. Biorn, 90, peacefully passed away at his home in Rigby, Idaho December 3, 2023.

Don was born Jul 10, 1933 to Annie Whittle Biorn and Wilford Clarance Biorn in Ashton, Idaho.

He honorably served our country in the United States Army.

Don married the love of his life, Shirley Janet Gardner,...

Nadine Wells

Nadine Wells

Nov 30, 2023

In the early afternoon of November 30th, 2023 our precious mom and grandma, Nadine Wells of Idaho Falls, passed away at the home of her daughter, following a valiant battle with cancer.

She was born March 8th, 1957 in Idaho Falls, ID to Robert and Vida Simpson, and was welcomed home by her 3 older siblings Craig,...

Michael Louis Alboucq

Michael Louis Alboucq

Nov 28, 2023

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Michael Louis Alboucq returned to Heaven on November 28, 2023. He was born December 7, 1975 to Debra Bacon, as the second oldest of four energetic boys.

As a child Mike loved doing anything outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring. He found solace in God’s creations amidst the evergreen...

Saralyn Borrowman

Saralyn Borrowman

Nov 23, 2023

“Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you.”    ― Ranata Suzuki

On the morning of November 23rd, Saralyn Borrowman (Dillard) returned to her Heavenly Father to begin her next great adventure. All who knew her are torn between the pain of her absence and an...

Leah Deroche Brosie

Leah Deroche Brosie

Nov 21, 2023

Leah DeRoche Brosie, 87, peacefully passed away of natural causes on November 21, 2023 at the Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

She was born on September 15, 1936 in Annis, Idaho to Leo DeRoche and Gladys Kinghorn DeRoche.

Leah graduated from Rigby High School. During her life, she worked at EG &...

Tonia Jean Juenke

Tonia Jean Juenke

Nov 20, 2023

Tonia Jean Juenke, 74, peacefully passed away on November 20, 2023 at Rigby Lake Assisted Living with her niece by her side. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

She was born on April 29, 1949 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Wareham and Alice Winder Wareham.

During her life, she lived...

Bryan Townsend Lufkin

Bryan Townsend Lufkin

Nov 19, 2023

Bryan Townsend Lufkin, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2023.

Born on November 19, 1934, to Ryland Townsend Lufkin and Belva Kinghorn Lufkin, Bryan was the cherished older brother of three doting sisters, Madelon, Loaine, and Alice Ann.

Bryan's educational path took him through Annis Elementary School, Rigby High School,...

Russell Charles Pecone

Russell Charles Pecone

Nov 18, 2023

Russell Charles Pecone, 67, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

He was born on September 3, 1956 to Charles F. Pecone and Marlin June Lamphier Pecone in Detroit Michigan.

Russell spent his working life over the road driving semi trucks.

He is survived by his...

Albert Gerald Cox

Albert Gerald Cox

Nov 18, 2023

Albert Gerald (Jerry) Cox, 95, of Rigby Idaho passed away peacefully in his home on November 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born to Evelyn May and Eli Ashton Cox on May 24, 1928 in Shelley, Idaho. He attended school in the Jameston, Bingham County, area where he also spent summers riding horses and having...

Elva Irene Lauritzen Hillman

Elva Irene Lauritzen Hillman

Nov 16, 2023

Elva Irene Lauritzen Hillman, passed away on  November 16, 2023, at her home in Rigby, Idaho at the age of 96.

Elva was born on February 20, 1927 in Victor, Idaho, the 4th child of John Delos Lauritzen and Carrie Larsen Lauritzen.

Elva grew up in Victor, Idaho and attended school in Victor and Driggs.  ...

Shirley Ann Downs

Shirley Ann Downs

Nov 15, 2023

Shirley Ann Zweifel Downs age 86 of Terreton, ID passed away November 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. In her last years she was lovingly cared for by her family.  Her last days being under the direction of Alliance Hospice.

Shirley Ann Zweifel was born January 9, 1937 to John Jacob Zweifel and...

Lapreal Keppner Hayes

Lapreal Keppner Hayes

Nov 15, 2023

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LaPreal Keppner Hayes, 69, of Rigby, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

LaPreal was born on March 6, 1954 at the Rigby Maternity Home in Rigby, Idaho to Wayne Watson Keppner and Nadine Verna Johnson Keppner.

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Karen Hinckley Reno

Karen Hinckley Reno

Nov 12, 2023

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Karen Hinckley Reno, 83 of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Sunday November 12th, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Rexburg, Idaho to Perry Vivian Hinckley and Rula Bell Stevens on January 20th 1940.

Karen spent her years growing up in Rexburg...

Louise Renae Hardy

Louise Renae Hardy

Nov 12, 2023

Louise Renae Paul Hardy, 77, of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at St. George Regional Hospital.

Renae was born on May 18, 1946 at the Rigby Maternity Home to Lisso Paul and Lila Louise DaBell.

She married the love of her life, Timothy J. Hardy on January 4, 1982 in Las...

Rebecca Mary Olsen

Rebecca Mary Olsen

Nov 5, 2023

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Rebecca Mary Totten Olsen of Rigby, Idaho, died in her home on November 5, 2023.

She was born on March 17, 1945 to Leonard and Ethel Totten in Altoona, Pennsylvania where she grew up. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age...