Obituaries

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Carol Vida Kranz

Carol Vida Kranz

Nov 11, 2022

Carol Vida Andersen Kranz passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on November 11, 2022, in Missouri City Texas. She lived in Texas with her daughter Tammi’s family since August 2019.

Carol was born August 16, 1938 and was the first born of 14 children to Milton and Ardell Andersen in Rigby, Idaho. She lived...

Carolyn Beck Winchester

Carolyn Beck Winchester

Nov 11, 2022

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Carolyn Beck Winchester, age 74, passed away surrounded by her family in her home after a courageous fight with cancer.

Carolyn was born on August 27, 1948, to Wayne Beck and Zara...

Ireta Ruth Ellis

Ireta Ruth Ellis

Nov 10, 2022

Ireta Ruth Cook Ellis, 92, of Ammon, Idaho; formerly of Washington, Utah, and Rigby, Idaho passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her home.

Ireta was born October 1, 1930, to Delbert Jay and Fannie Beulah Parrish Cook in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was the first daughter and one of nine children.  She attended grade school...

Gerri Sue Mcminn

Gerri Sue Mcminn

Nov 10, 2022

On November 10, 2022, Heaven received a beautiful angel. Our beloved daughter, wife, sister and aunt. Geraldine Sue “Gerri” McMinn, 57, of Denver City, Texas, passed away at Yoakum County hospital in Denver City, Texas. She was taken home to be with our Heavenly Father and her family and friends in Heaven.

She was born to Gerald...

Emma Berneice Hill

Emma Berneice Hill

Nov 8, 2022

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Emma Berneice Hill, 86, of Ririe, Idaho passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 reuniting her with her husband, Merlin Howard Hill who preceded her in death.

Berneice was born February 28, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of David Albert and Delila Emma...

A. Bryce Sorensen

A. Bryce Sorensen

Nov 5, 2022

Bryce Sorensen, 93, of Rigby, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born February 20, 1929 to Douglas and Lette Sorensen in Darby Idaho, the 5th of seven children.

He attended Ricks College until he was called on a LDS mission to the Northern California Mission. After serving his mission he spent six years in the Army...

Dennis "Red" Doyle Taylor

Dennis "Red" Doyle Taylor

Nov 1, 2022

Dennis “Red” Doyle Taylor, 79, of Rigby, Idaho, died November 1, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Red was born on November 29, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Eugene Doyle Taylor and Betty Ethel Watson. He attended school at Rigby High School where he was senior class president and graduated in 1961. He attended one year at...

Leisa Ray Kelsey

Leisa Ray Kelsey

Oct 30, 2022

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Leisa Ray Spaulding Kelsey, 67 beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Rigby, Idaho on October 30, 2022.

Leisa is the daughter of Gary and JoAnn Spaulding. She was born on October 5,...

Dale (Lin) Lindsay Schuetz

Dale (Lin) Lindsay Schuetz

Oct 29, 2022

Dale (Lin) Lindsay Schuetz, 54, passed away in Rigby Idaho on October 29, 2022. Rosary Service for both Lin and his sister, Monica 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 Lin and Monica will be held on Friday, November...

Corben Thomas Pond

Corben Thomas Pond

Oct 29, 2022

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Corben Thomas Pond, 31 of Rigby Idaho passed away October 29, 2022 to a longtime battle with depression. His death has left a large hole in the hearts of those who love him.

Corben was born November 13, 1990 to Royal and Nola...

Nadine Hansen Warner

Nadine Hansen Warner

Oct 29, 2022

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Nadine Hansen Warner, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She was 91 years old.

Nadine was born March 5, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ole...

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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