Obituaries

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Cherlyn Kay Call

Cherlyn Kay Call

Oct 25, 2022

Cherlyn Kay Call, of Rigby Idaho, peacefully passed away on October 25, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Blackfoot, Idaho.

She was born on February 2, 1945 to Edward Chester and Lucille (Price) Leavitt in Bingham Canyon, Utah.

Cherlyn married Gene Boyd Olsen on December 7, 1963 and they have five children together. They later...

Ellen D. Mason

Ellen D. Mason

Oct 24, 2022

Ellen D. Mason, 91 of Chokecherry, Idaho, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg, Idaho.

Ellen was born March 10, 1931 in Heise, Idaho to Henry Ira Spaulding and Gladys Christine Thomsen Spaulding.  She attended schools in Antelope, Ririe, and Rexburg, graduating from Ririe High School.  She married James Mason...

Torren Lee Wells

Torren Lee Wells

Oct 24, 2022

Torren Lee Wells 55 passed away Monday October 24, 2022 at his home on the farm in Rexburg Idaho.  His strong body finally succumbed to a life of struggles.

He was born on July 18, 1967 at Madison Memorial Hospital to Larry and Utona Wells. He was the fourth of five children and came into this world...

Monica Lee Schuetz

Monica Lee Schuetz

Oct 22, 2022

Rosary Service for both Monica and her brother, Lin Schuetz, will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with a Memorial Visitation afterwards until 8:00 p.m. at Eckersell Funeral Home. Graveside services for Monica and Lin will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Fielding Cemetery.

Gary Lee Egan

Gary Lee Egan

Oct 22, 2022

Gary Lee Egan (aged 88), beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and great Grandfather returned to the loving embrace of his Savior on October 22, 2022, where he joined his daughter, Joni in the eternities. Born in Shelton, Bonneville County, Idaho on July 15, 1934 to Leonard Stuart Egan and Angie Bernice Balmforth, Gary was raised in Shelton, Idaho.  The 4...

Oakley Sage Cook

Oakley Sage Cook

Oct 19, 2022

Our sweet daughter, Oakley Sage Cook passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born prematurely on October 7 th and lived a wonderful 12 days in the NICU of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Though she was only with us for a short time, so much could be said for the impact she had...

Joann Chase Croft

Joann Chase Croft

Oct 18, 2022

JoAnn Chase Croft, 75 of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

JoAnn was born December 2, 1946 in Rigby, Idaho to Vaugh Albert Chase and Georgia Williams Chase. She was raised on Butler Island, land her family owned, located in Jefferson County, Idaho.  She attended schools in the Ririe area graduating from Ririe High School....

Paulette Ann Durfee

Paulette Ann Durfee

Oct 17, 2022

Paulette Ann Durfee, 65, a resident of Rigby, Idaho returned to her Father in Heaven at 9:05 am on October 17, 2022 at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Paulette, known as Pauli to her family, was born on November 24, 1956 in Orem, Utah to Thomas J. Patten and Helen Ann Maycock.  She...

James Harold Farley

James Harold Farley

Oct 13, 2022

James Harold Farley, 87, passed away on Thursday. October 13, 2022.

He was born on February 4, 1935 to Roy Pittman and Alcy Blanche Farley in Evansville, Indiana.

James married the love of his life, Ruby Henrie, on May 13, 1961 in Jackson Wyoming. She passed away in 2013 and they have been reunited.

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Eugen "Gene" David Williams

Eugen "Gene" David Williams

Oct 11, 2022

Eugen “Gene” David Williams, 83, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Gene was born on April 24, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Jeanne Frank Williams and LuPrele Roberts.

Gene worked as part of the Coast Guard in the United States Public Health as a surgeon. He...

Emmett Jay Shippen

Emmett Jay Shippen

Oct 8, 2022

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Emmett Jay Shippen passed away October 8, 2022 at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg.  Emmett was born on July 12, 1941 to Charles Wesley Shippen and Ruth Mildred Tomblinson Shippen. He grew up on the family Farm in Menan, Idaho. He graduated from Menan Elementary in the 8th grade,...

Janice Marie Durrant

Janice Marie Durrant

Oct 7, 2022

Janice Marie Hickam Durrant, of Ririe Idaho passed away peacefully on October 7 th , 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital at the age of 85. Janice heroically fought a long battle of cancer. She was truly an example of enduring to the end. No matter how hard thing were towards the end of her life, she never complained...

Nolan Wilson Gneiting

Nolan Wilson Gneiting

Oct 5, 2022

Click on the following link to join the service for Nolan. https://youtu.be/IWqXTmGTaEY Nolan Wilson Gneiting, 87 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. Nolan was born May 31, 1935 in Rigby, Idaho at Mrs. Goody’s Maternity Home, to Lester Milton Gneiting and Donna Wilson Gneiting. He was raised in Menan and attended schools at Menan...

Paulo John Brassanini

Paulo John Brassanini

Oct 1, 2022

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Paulo John Brassanini returned home to his Father in Heaven October 1, 2022. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at The Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho where he had resided...

Michael Teancum Alley

Michael Teancum Alley

Sep 28, 2022

Michael Teancum Alley passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in his home in Teton, Idaho.

Michael was born in Rexburg, Idaho the third child of Matt and Kareena Alley.

Michael was a true Idaho boy who loved hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. One of his greatest moments was when he got his first buck....

Connie Marie Keller

Connie Marie Keller

Sep 28, 2022

Our mother, Connie Marie Keller, made her final journey and returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday September 28, 2022. She fought a long hard battle with Alzheimer’s for the last ten years and was in the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho along with Lily and Syringa Assisted Living Facility.

Connie was born in Caldwell, Idaho...

Carl Bruce Nykamp

Carl Bruce Nykamp

Sep 25, 2022

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Carl Bruce Nykamp, 81 years old, of Milo passed away Sept. 25, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. Carl was born April 22, 1941 in Grand Rapids,...

Sharon Wenona Moser

Sharon Wenona Moser

Sep 25, 2022

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Sharon Wenona Haws Moser, 87, dedicated mother of eight children and loving wife to Calvin Loy Moser (who preceded her in death on November 12, 2008) passed away at her home in Grant on Sunday, September...

Bonita Darlene Jenkins Hadley

Bonita Darlene Jenkins Hadley

Sep 24, 2022

Bonita Darlene Jenkins Hadley, 69, of Irwin (Palisades) Idaho, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2022.

She was born on March 14, 1953 in Anaconda Montana to Harold Jenkins and Betty Jenkins Nelson, but was raised by Grant & Betty Nelson. She graduated from Skyline High School.

Bonita married the love of her life, Dennis...

Sharon Larue Walker

Sharon Larue Walker

Sep 21, 2022

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Our mother, Sharon Walker, has graduated from the School of Life on September 21, 2022 and has happily entered the Heavenly Academy. She was born on January 20, 1934 in Rigby ID to Horace Ray...