Obituaries

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Ronald Marvin Gilstrap

Ronald Marvin Gilstrap

Oct 24, 2025

Ronald Marvin Gilstrap, age 70, of Terreton, Idaho, passed away on October 24, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1955, in Townsend, Montana, to Samuel and Ruth Gilstrap, the eight of their children.

When Ron was young, his family moved from Townsend, Montan, to Monteview, Idaho, where his uncle Earl and Chick Stewart, owned a farm and ranch. The family...

Carma Kaye Dustin Lufkin

Carma Kaye Dustin Lufkin

Oct 23, 2025

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Our dear mother, grandmother, and beloved friend, Carma Kaye Dustin Lufkin, 96, of Annis, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho.

Born on October 18, 1929, in Rexburg, Idaho to Kenneth Miner Dustin and Annie Louie Scott Dustin, Carma’s early life was shaped by her close relationship...

Paul Merrill Valentine

Paul Merrill Valentine

Oct 18, 2025

Paul Merrill Valentine, 54, of Pocatello, Idaho, returned to his Heavenly Home October 18, 2025. Hewas a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Paul was born April 23, 1971, to Merrill “J” Valentine and Judy Louise Ellis (Jentzsch) near Rexburg, Idaho. He graduated from Snake River High School.

An avid entrepreneur, Paul ran a successful trucking business with his wife for...

William Blair Robison

William Blair Robison

Oct 18, 2025

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Hard working cowboy, William Blair Robison Jr passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, while hunting with his family and friends. He was the oldest son of William Blair, and Norma Rae Lambert Robison and was born at the Rigby Maternity Home on August 26, 1963, in Rigby, Idaho.

Blair attended grade school in Howe, Idaho...

James Donald Kerlee

James Donald Kerlee

Oct 17, 2025

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James Donald “Don” Kerlee, 87, peacefully left his mortal life behind with his two daughters at his bedside on October 17, 2025.

He was born on March 20, 1938 in Hamilton, MT. to James David Kerlee and Alma Alice Yarbrough. He lost his father when he was only a year old. His mother remarried Basil...

Zane A. Casper

Zane A. Casper

Oct 16, 2025

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Zane A. Casper, 89, of Ammon Idaho, formerly of Ucon passed away on October 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1936, in Garfield, Idaho, to Grant Floyd Casper and Emily Pearl Andrus Casper.

Zane attended school in Rigby, Idaho, completing the eighth grade. On March 19, 1954,...

Dale Sterling Murdock

Dale Sterling Murdock

Oct 13, 2025

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We want to let all our dear friends and family know that Dale Sterling Murdock, 76 passed away on October 13, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Dale was born to Sterling Alva (Bud) Murdock and Ruby Lorraine Palmer on October 17, 1948, in Driggs, Idaho. He grew up with his older...

Evert Raymond Mouser

Evert Raymond Mouser

Oct 11, 2025

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With full and grateful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Evert Mouser—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend—on October 11, 2025, at the age of 74.

Evert lived a life marked by strength, quiet service, and an unshakable love for his family. For 50 years, he was the devoted eternal companion of his...

Shon Jay Barnes

Shon Jay Barnes

Oct 8, 2025

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Shon Barnes of Rigby, Idaho, graduated from this mortal life on the morning of October 8, 2025, at the age of 55. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Shon was born on November 2, 1969, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ray and Judy (Anderson). He...

Rylee Ann Igo

Rylee Ann Igo

Oct 7, 2025

Rylee Ann Igo passed away October 7, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Rylee blessed this world with her light when she was born on July 16, 2024, to Zane and McKenzie Igo. She was mom and dad’s baby girl and brought so much joy into the family.

Rylee loved her family, animals, anything outside, climbing any and everything, and...

Ann Van Leuven Wood

Ann Van Leuven Wood

Oct 6, 2025

Ann Van Leuven Wood, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Born on July 1, 1944, to Bessie Dora and Vail E Van Leuven, Ann was raised on a humble dairy farm as the oldest of eight children. From an early age,...

Nancy Lee Lear

Nancy Lee Lear

Oct 5, 2025

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Nancy Lee Burton Lear, 79, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on October 5th, 2025 of natural causes. She was born June 25th, 1946 in Pocatello, Idaho to Elmer Gene Burton and Eleene Sina Rogers. She graduated from Highland High School before attending Ricks College. After serving...

Tamara Diane Mobley

Tamara Diane Mobley

Oct 3, 2025

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On Friday, October 3, 2025, as her children gathered around her, Tamara Diane (Philburn) Mobley, our angel mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, ran into the arms of our Savior. She knew Him well because in this life she was His hands. She lifted, loved, served, and mourned with us while teaching us to...

Joan Buckland

Joan Buckland

Oct 2, 2025

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Inez Joan Buckland, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Joan was the oldest of six children born to Joseph and Inez Tolley Youngstrom, on 29 June 1934 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was raised on the family farm in Menan, Idaho....

Sharen Holbrook Spaulding

Sharen Holbrook Spaulding

Oct 2, 2025

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Sharen Holbrook Spaulding, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at Sage Grove Assisted Living in Rigby, Idaho, the evening of October 2, 2025. She was blessed to be able to spend her last day with her dear husband and loved family members following her many hospitalizations.

Sharen was born October 24,...

Lynn Eldon Smith

Lynn Eldon Smith

Sep 28, 2025

Lynn Eldon Smith, 84, of Felt, Idaho, passed away on September 28, 2025, at Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg, Idaho. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Rexburg to Overton and Nellie Smith. Lynn grew up in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School. While in high school, he joined the National Guard and attended summer camps. After graduating...

Mary Ann Boomgaarden

Mary Ann Boomgaarden

Sep 27, 2025

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Mary Ann Boomgaarden, formerly of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. She was born on February 1, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Caskey and Ruby Ruth Donham.

Mary Ann completed high school and married Daniel Edward Boomgaarden. She was employed with U.S. Navy Exchange...

Nathan Lavern Yearsley

Nathan Lavern Yearsley

Sep 26, 2025

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Nathan L. Yearsley, 85, of Rigby, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Nate was born on February 19, 1940, to Ruthinda Yearsley in Malad, Idaho. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, Julia Ann Yearsley, in Malad. Nate had a very adventurous childhood to say the least. Nathan has always been...

Clarence Ray Morrison

Clarence Ray Morrison

Sep 23, 2025

Clarence Ray Morrison of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1948, to John McCulla Morrison and Eva Mary “Mae” Tyler.

Clarence earned his GED and worked as a ranch foreman for a nut dehydrator and walnut ranch before moving to Idaho Falls in 1993, where he became a truck driver for IPAK...