Obituaries

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Doyle Gene Barney

Doyle Gene Barney

May 15, 2026

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Doyle Gene Barney (74), of Grant, passed away in a car accident while taking his dear wife to lunch on Friday, May 15, 2026. 

Doyle was born to Ruth Gohr and Gene M. Barney on July 6, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Doyle was the fourth child born, followed by four younger siblings. 

Doyle attended...

Michael Todd Rosenberg

Michael Todd Rosenberg

May 15, 2026

Michael Todd Rosenberg, age 50, of Yamhill, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Lewisville, Idaho surrounded by his family, after courageously fighting a battle with kidney cancer. There is no doubt that Mike was welcomed with open arms by his beloved dad, Val and his dog Blaze. Mike is survived by his four incredible children, Paige, Maya,...

Katherine Lynn Howe

Katherine Lynn Howe

May 14, 2026

On Thursday, May 14th, the world grew a little quieter with the passing of Kathy Howe at her home in Rigby, Idaho. At only 59 years old she had managed to touch the lives of so many. Although life on earth will be duller without her, her memory and spirit will continue to fuel the ones who had the chance...

Mary LaRae Avery

Mary LaRae Avery

May 12, 2026

Mary LaRae Avery of Milo, Idaho; Preston, Idaho; and Glenns Ferry, Idaho joined her heavenly family on May 12th, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

She was born on August 3rd, 1938, in Heppner, Morrow, Oregon to Everett Leroy Iler and Mamie Charlotte Smith Iler.

Mary LaRae graduated in 1956 from Seaside Union High School, Seaside, Oregon, where she was Jr. Prom Queen...

Christopher C Kidd

Christopher C Kidd

May 12, 2026

Christopher Cory Kidd, 49, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 12, 2026, at Temple View Transitional Care Center. Christopher Cory “Critter” Kidd was known for his outgoing personality, quick humor, and ability to make friends wherever he went. From a young age, the nickname “Critter” followed him through life and became the name most people knew him by.

He was...

Rhea Mae Wolfensberger

Rhea Mae Wolfensberger

May 12, 2026

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Rhea Mae Wolfensberger passed away on May 12th, 2026 at the age of 78. 

Rhea was born on October 25, 1947, in Rigby, Idaho, to Richard Rapp and Badah Summers Rapp. At a young age, she courageously battled polio, a challenge that helped shape the strength she carried throughout her life. As a child,...

Spencer James Goodmansen

Spencer James Goodmansen

May 6, 2026

Spencer “Pen” James Goodmansen III, 7 months old, passed away May 6, 2026, in Tremonton, Utah. He was born September 22, 2025, in Logan, Utah, to Sarah Michelle Stockett & Spencer James Goodmansen II.Pen was so loved and wanted. He was our rainbow baby, the miracle that we were blessed with after a miscarriage and a stillbirth.He loved his sister,...

Janice Hansen Mueller

Janice Hansen Mueller

May 5, 2026

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Janice Hansen Mueller, 92, of Rigby, Idaho, peacefully passed from this earthly test on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her daughters, and returned home to her eternal companion, Everett “Butch” Mueller.

Janice was born March 10, 1934, in Menan, Idaho, the youngest daughter of Ole and Lula Hansen. She attended schools in Menan and...

Clark Lemmon

Clark Lemmon

May 5, 2026

Earl “Clark” Lemmon, a resident of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living, The Cottages. He was born on March 30, 1942, in Tucson, Arizona, to Wayne Alton Lemmon and Eula Mae Clark.

Clark dedicated his life to learning and service. He earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and built a respected career working at Idaho...

Shawn James Smith

Shawn James Smith

May 3, 2026

Shawn James Smith died Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Rexburg, Idaho. A visitation will be held in his honor, Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 W Main Street, Rigby, ID). Please come dressed in casual clothing.

Attendance will be by private invitation.  You may leave condolences with this obituary for the family. See...

Carolyn Marie Elliott

Carolyn Marie Elliott

Apr 29, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Carolynn Marie Freeman, who departed this world on April 29, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on October 4, 1941, in the quaint town of Thornton, Idaho, to Dean and Clea Freeman, who instilled in her a deep sense of family...

Gale Roy Ferguson

Gale Roy Ferguson

Apr 28, 2026

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Gale Roy Ferguson, 90, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Carriage Cove Rehabilitation Center, in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was born on February 10, 1936, in Van Norman, Garfield County, Montana, to Roy Ferguson and Hazel Anna Wisthoff. Gale graduated from Custer County District High School in Miles City, Montana, and...

Barbara "Carol" Rackham

Barbara "Carol" Rackham

Apr 27, 2026

Barbara "Carol" Rackham of Rigby, ID passed away peacefully at Sage Grove Assistant Living on April 27, 2026. Carol was born on January 6, 1946, to Alfred "Fred" J Ritchie and Elma Royola Fox. She grew up in Rigby. Attended school in Rigby, ID.

Carol married Albert Elwood Rackham, and they enjoyed square dancing "Jolly Mixers Square Dance Club" and being...

David Fredrick Pfost

David Fredrick Pfost

Apr 26, 2026

David Fredrick Pfost passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 70.

He was born in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas San Antonio Mission and studied at Ricks College.

He...

Sebrina Paulette Whatcott

Sebrina Paulette Whatcott

Apr 25, 2026

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Sebrina Paulette (Bowen) Whatcott, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at her home in Rigby, Idaho on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, with her sweetheart Kerry by her side. Sebrina was just shy of her 61st birthday, born on May 1st,1965, in Santa Monica, California to Betty Gunter and (later) her stepfather Leeroy...

Nola Michele Egbert

Nola Michele Egbert

Apr 24, 2026

Nola Michele Egbert, 72, passed away on April 24, 2026, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 14, 1953, to Arlenna Smout and William “Stub” Hansen in Southeast Idaho. Michele grew up in Rigby, Idaho, where she attended school and graduated. She shared her early years with her siblings: Kenton (Pam) Hansen, Gaylene (Bruce) Portela, John (Mary) Hansen,...

Brady Jay Ericsson

Brady Jay Ericsson

Apr 24, 2026

Brady Jay Ericsson, 46 years old, passed away on April 24th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.

Brady was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Todd and Connie Ericsson. Brady grew up in Rigby, Idaho, and was the oldest of 5 siblings. Tyler, Jesse, Brittany, and Porter. They grew up very close, and that continued into adulthood. Bradys...

Donald Earl Decker

Donald Earl Decker

Apr 24, 2026

Donald “Don” Earl Decker, of Rigby, Idaho passed away of heart failure on Friday, April 24, 2026, at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Idaho. On Sunday, April 19, he turned 81, visiting with friends and family. We are so grateful we had this one last party to celebrate this amazing man.

Don was born April 19, 1945 in Idaho Falls, to Betty...

Artell Armstrong

Artell Armstrong

Apr 23, 2026

Our tender-hearted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, Artell Armstrong, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 90.

Artell was born on August 23, 1935, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Leslie Armstrong and Dora Harmon Armstrong. He was the youngest of five children and was welcomed into the family by...

William Kirk Hansen

William Kirk Hansen

Apr 23, 2026

William “Kirk” Hansen, 65, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Idaho Falls. Kirk was born on September 2, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Arnold Lynn Hansen and Ann Roubidoux Hansen.

Kirk attended schools at Fairview Elementary and Bonneville High School in Idaho Falls. On April 15, 1978, he married Artencia (Tennie) Christofferson in...