Obituaries

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William Mark Abel

William Mark Abel

Mar 9, 2026

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William Mark Abel, age 46, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was born on June 18, 1979, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. 

William spent most of his early years in Cardston Alberta and St. Thomas Ontario before moving to Mud Lake, Idaho in 1993. Throughout his life he worked...

Steven Gregory Fletcher

Steven Gregory Fletcher

Mar 8, 2026

Steven “Steve” G. Fletcher, 56, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most, after a courageous battle with a chronic illness. 

Steve was born in California to Carolyn Fletcher (Bentley) and was later adopted by Thomas Fletcher. He spent his early years enjoying the outdoors—body surfing, riding horses, and finding...

Steve L Poole

Steve L Poole

Mar 7, 2026

Stephen L. “Steve” Poole, 64, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away at home on March 7, 2026.

Steve was born on December 28, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Larry Poole and Margaret Wheeler Poole. He grew up in eastern Idaho and built a life rooted in hard work, family, and the outdoors.

In August of 1987, he married Laurie Ann Erickson in...

Valerie June Kindred

Valerie June Kindred

Mar 6, 2026

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Valerie June Kindred, 40, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 6th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and tearful goodbyes.

Born February 24, 1986, in Rexburg, Idaho, Valarie lived a life full of adventure and chaos. She was known for her strong spirit, and many will remember her incredible personality. She adored nature...

Bert George Niederer

Bert George Niederer

Mar 6, 2026

Bert George Niederer, 71, passed away in his home in Arizona on March 6, 2026. Bert was born on September 22, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho, to George Emil Niederer and Dorothy Davis Niederer. He spent much of his early life in Terreton, Idaho, and attended West Jefferson High School and Challis High School where he graduated from.

Bert was known as...

Shyrl Lyn Freeman Bitsoi

Shyrl Lyn Freeman Bitsoi

Mar 3, 2026

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Shyrl Lyn Freeman Bitsoi, 84, of Ririe, Idaho, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026, at an assisted living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, service, faith, and fierce love for her family.

Shyrl was born on March 28, 1941, in Idaho Falls,...

Kaye Marlene Fisher

Kaye Marlene Fisher

Mar 3, 2026

Kaye Marlene Fisher, 78, passed away March 3, 2026, at her home, with loved ones by her side.

She was born October 28, 1947, in Rigby, Idaho, to Eldon Lehi Fisher and Beulah Miriam Summers. Kaye lived in Idaho most of her life and cherished the time she spent traveling with her partner, Bob Bell.

She worked in the food service industry...

Laurie Jane Leavitt

Laurie Jane Leavitt

Mar 2, 2026

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Laurie Jane Leavitt peacefully passed away in Salem, Oregon, on March 2, 2026, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been donated to science with the hope of helping others.

Laurie was a gifted musician and artist...

Jeanine Nelson

Jeanine Nelson

Mar 1, 2026

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Vonda Jeanine Nelson, 93, of Idaho falls, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Jeanine was born June 22, 1932, to Emeral LeRoy Morgan and Janet Ellen Bruce Morgan. She was raised and attended school in Annis Idaho. She graduated from Rigby High School in 1950.

Jeanine Met...

Kelly Gordon Glissmeyer

Kelly Gordon Glissmeyer

Feb 27, 2026

Husband, father, sweetheart, eternal partner, grandpa, silly, boss, artist, Bishop, Scoutmaster, fly tyer, friend, confidant, mentor, “old man,” buddy, master fisherman, uncle, cousin, son, father-in-law, Dad... POPS!

Kelly held many titles, but they all pointed to the same thing: love. If you met him, you remembered him. If you knew him, you loved him — and you were better for it....

Steve Richard Spencer

Steve Richard Spencer

Feb 23, 2026

Steven Richard Spencer, son, father, grandfather, passed from this Earthly life in Rigby, Idaho on February 23rd, 2026. Born March 19th, 1956 in Murray, Utah to George and Ellen, brother to Linda, Karla, Kent, Denise and Debby, he is survived by his three children and their spouses, Jennifer and Cody Anderson, Steven W. and Jenny Spencer, Matthew Spencer, his first...

Mark Woodrow Ellis

Mark Woodrow Ellis

Feb 22, 2026

Mark Woodrow Ellis, beloved son of William and Carolyn Ellis of Hopkins, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was a devoted son, uncle, brother, father, grandfather, and proud veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Mysti Ellis Walker (Roger); his son, John Aubrey Beauregarde Ellis; and his cherished grandchildren, Brystol Lynn...

Evelyn Mae Tomlinson

Evelyn Mae Tomlinson

Feb 20, 2026

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Our sweet, kind wife, mother, and grandmother, Evelyn Mae Tomlinson, of Monteview, Idaho, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Rigby Lake Memory Care Center at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born on September 11, 1946, in Rigby, Idaho, to Ruth Ann Hensley and John Jacob Zweifel. She grew...

Sandra Hochwart

Sandra Hochwart

Feb 19, 2026

Sandra Hubbard Hochwart (Sandy), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Fairwinds Sand Creek (A Leisure Care Community), Idaho Falls, ID. The family would like to thank the wonderful care and friendship she received from the Fairwinds staff and community during her stay.

Sandy was born on November 7, 1939, in Rigby,...

Virginia Solomon Somerville

Virginia Solomon Somerville

Feb 19, 2026

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Virginia (Ginny) Somerville, age 71 passed away following complications from surgery on February, 19th, 2026, in Rexburg, ID. Ginny was born in Oregon City, OR, to Charlie and Gay Solomon on February 26th, 1954. Ginny grew up in Oregon and Idaho, with a love of the outdoors, enjoying time in the ocean and mountains.

Ginny...

LaJune Shuldberg Hall

LaJune Shuldberg Hall

Feb 17, 2026

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LaJune Shuldberg Hall, age 95, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away February 17th, 2026, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Ammon, Idaho.

She was born June 13th, 1930, in Roberts, Idaho to William Hansen Shuldberg and Aleda Chadwick Shuldberg. She was the second of five mischievous girls and one brother who was the youngest....

Robert Joseph Christiansen

Robert Joseph Christiansen

Feb 16, 2026

Robert Joseph Christiansen, age 84, of Ammon, passed away February 16, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 28, 1941, in Annis, Idaho to James Duane Christiansen and Rosetta Williams. He attended Annis Elementary School, then Midway Junior High, and graduated from Rigby High School.

Robert worked for local farmers in the Annis...

Leland G. Flint

Leland G. Flint

Feb 15, 2026

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Gardner Leland Flint, age 97, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Fairwinds Independent Living Home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on February 15, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1928, at Rigby, Idaho, to William Gardner Flint and Vera Mary Kite. He graduated from Rigby High School, where he was...

Roger Kenneth Wood

Roger Kenneth Wood

Feb 13, 2026

Roger Kenneth Wood, 87, of Rexburg, passed away on February 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born in Rexburg on October 1, 1938, to George Kenneth and Opal Johnson Wood. He joined his older sister, Karma, in the family home. He graduated from Madison High School in 1956 and soon began building a life defined by...

Deric Francis Gardner

Deric Francis Gardner

Feb 11, 2026

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Deric Francis Gardner, 42, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away February 11, 2026, in Bingham County, Idaho.

Deric was born June 24 in Rexburg, Idaho, to James Gardner and Linda Youngstrom Gardner. He spent his childhood in Teton, Idaho, where he built lifelong memories and friendships that shaped the steady, kind man he would become. He later earned...