Obituaries

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Lakauna Mason Freeman

Lakauna Mason Freeman

Dec 9, 2020

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LaKauna Mason Freeman, 66, passed away at her home in Blackfoot Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  LaKauna was born September 30, 1954 in St. Anthony, Idaho a daughter to Henry William Mason and A’Neal Garrett Mason.  She graduated from High School...

William Glen Miller

William Glen Miller

Dec 9, 2020

William “Bill” Glen Miller age 85, of Rigby, Idaho, died December 9, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  Bill was born December 19, 1934 in Glendale, California the son of Van H. and Cora Eliza Staley Miller.

Bill grew up and attended school in Mudlake, Idaho and graduated from Roberts High School; after which he attended...

Catherine L Smith

Catherine L Smith

Dec 6, 2020

Our little angel, Catherine L. Smith, has gone to her heavenly home. She was freed from her mortal body on December 6, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19.  Catherine was born July 20, 1959 to Orlando L. and Aletha M. Smith.

She leaves behind her sisters and brothers; Anita Smith Creer, Brian Ray (Patsy) Smith, Jane...

Wardell Van Frandsen

Wardell Van Frandsen

Dec 4, 2020

Van's funeral service will broadcast live at: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/embed_viewer/42272

Wardell Van Frandsen, 83, of Idaho Falls, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Lincoln Court Assisted Living Center.

Van was born January 23, 1937 in Iona, Idaho a son of Wardell Frandsen and Carmen Bennett Frandsen.  He was raised in Idaho Falls and attended school at...

Merlin Howard Hill

Merlin Howard Hill

Dec 3, 2020

Merlin Howard Hill, 89, of Ririe, Idaho passed away Thursday, December 03, 2020.  He was born October 24, 1931 in Garfield, Idaho, the son of William Howard and Bertha Billman Hill.

Merlin attended schools in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated from Madison High School.  Following High School, he served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953....

Donald Melvin Purser

Donald Melvin Purser

Dec 3, 2020

Donald (Don) Melvin Purser passed away on December 3, 2020 at the Morning Star Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Don was born on March 13, 1928 to Melvin and Lila Perkes Purser in Hyde Park, Utah. He was the oldest boy in a family of 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Don grew up on...

Larry Carter Shuldberg

Larry Carter Shuldberg

Nov 28, 2020

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Larry Carter Shuldberg, 79 of Rexburg, Idaho, returned to his Heavenly home with honor on November 28, 2020

He was born November 3, 1941 in...

Dean Calvert Zollinger

Dean Calvert Zollinger

Nov 27, 2020

Dean Calvert Zollinger, 97 of Roberts died Friday, November 27, 2020, at Turtle and Crane in Idaho Falls.

Dean was born May 29, 1923.

He was drafted into the Army Air Core in 1945 and became a drill instructor.  While serving in the military he met his future wife at church in San Antonio, Texas....

Eric Richard Wiseman

Eric Richard Wiseman

Nov 26, 2020

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Eric Richard Wiseman, age 46, died suddenly and unexpectedly in his home in Rigby, Idaho on Thursday, November 26, 2020, after a sudden and tragic respiratory arrest.

He was born February 17, 1974 in Provo, Utah to Gary...

Shirley Larue Johnson

Shirley Larue Johnson

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley LaRue Palmer Johnson, passed away on November 25, 2020 at Teton Post Acute Care in Idaho Falls.

Shirley was born November 29, 1934, in Milo, Idaho on the Jefferson side of the Jefferson Bonneville county road a daughter of Henry Edmond Palmer and Eliza Pearl Bird Palmer.  She was born on Thanksgiving Day, which was celebrated...

Elizabeth Bates Williams

Elizabeth Bates Williams

Nov 25, 2020

Elizabeth Bates Williams, age 78, of St. Anthony, passed away at her home Wednesday November 25, 2020.

Elizabeth was born December 12, 1941 in Idaho Falls, Idaho a daughter to Samuel Alvin Bates and Thelma Alberta Hayes Bates.

She attended schools in Menan and Rigby, Idaho.

She enjoyed sewing for family and friends....

Myrle Theo Hanson

Myrle Theo Hanson

Nov 24, 2020

Myrle Theo Hanson, 68, of Menan, passed away at home November 24, 2020, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.Myrle was born in Rigby on April 21, 1952 to Theo Irvin Hanson and Ruth Green Hanson.  He was the oldest of 7 kids.  He grew up farming in Annis and attended the old Annis Elementary School;...

Norma Rounds

Norma Rounds

Nov 23, 2020

Norma Sellers Rounds As promised in her blessing, Norma passed sweetly and quickly away on November 23, 2020.

She, daughter of Joseph Fisher Sellers and Myrtle Lucas Sellers, was born in Plano, ID on March 6, 1923. Norma was raised in the Plano, Hibbard and Rexburg areas. She graduated from Madison High School and later attended Ricks...

Denise Davenport Antis

Denise Davenport Antis

Nov 23, 2020

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Denise Davenport Antis passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2020, in her home in Rigby, Idaho. Denise was born on April 4, 1963 in Rexburg, Idaho to Ann Ward and Lynn Davenport. She was the 4th of 5...

June Marolyn Pettichord

June Marolyn Pettichord

Nov 23, 2020

June Marolyn Pettichord, 84, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. June was born June 22, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of William H. Collins and Florence Kofed Nielsen the oldest of the twins by about 15 minutes. Her twin was Joane.

June was raised in San Francisco, CA until her marriage to...

Donnel Ray Weber

Donnel Ray Weber

Nov 22, 2020

Donnel Ray Weber, 94, of Rigby, passed away at his home, Sunday November 22, 2020,

Donnel was born December 27, 1925, in Rexburg, Idaho a son to Alexander Weber and Florence Mae Walker Weber.  He attended Rigby Schools graduating from Rigby High School.  He worked for his father on the farm and in potato processing loading box...

Ted Leroy Kirkpatrick

Ted Leroy Kirkpatrick

Nov 22, 2020

Ted Leroy Kirkpatrick, age 89, of Rigby, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Sunday November 22, 2020.Ted was born February 4 th 1931 in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, the son of William Lawrence Kirkpatrick and Clara May Franzen Kirkpatrick.  From 1951 to 1953 Ted served in the United States Air Force.  He married Beverly Jean Bird in...

Jay Sorensen

Jay Sorensen

Nov 17, 2020

Merle “Jay” Sorensen, 72 of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Jay was born May 10, 1948 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Vernal Treavor Sorensen and Maude Caroline Williams Sorensen.  He was raised and attended schools in Idaho Falls; graduating from Idaho Falls High School.  He continued his education at Idaho State University and the...

Kendall Ward Park

Kendall Ward Park

Nov 16, 2020

Kendall Ward Park, age 80 of Ririe, passed away at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Monday, November 16, 2020.

Kendall was born October 19, 1940 in Idaho Falls, Idaho a son to Clarence William Park and Emma Vera Hatfield Park.  He attended school in Ririe, graduating from Ririe High School.  He played football and basketball while at Ririe...

Lavell Ray Purser

Lavell Ray Purser

Nov 15, 2020

LaVell Ray Purser, 87 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Rigby, Idaho. LaVell was born on November 9, 1933 in Hyde Park, Utah to Emma Balls Purser and Bartley Ray Purser. He attended school in Hyde Park until 1940 when the family moved to Rigby Idaho. The family farmed in various areas around Rigby throughout...