Obituaries

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Karolyn Irene Ellis

Karolyn Irene Ellis

Mar 4, 2025

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KAROLYN IRENE KERLEE ELLIS

November 12, 1934 - March 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Karolyn Ellis, who left this world peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Zane Walter Mason

Zane Walter Mason

Mar 4, 2025

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Zane Walter Mason of Palm Bay Florida, passed away March 4th, 2025.

He was born on June 14th, 1941 to Harlan Armstrong Mason and Margaret Chapple Mason in Ririe, Idaho. He was the 5th of 6 children.  He grew up and attended school in Ririe.  He was very active...

Shawndell Jaramillo

Shawndell Jaramillo

Mar 3, 2025

ShawnDell Smith Jaramillo was born at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho on February 27, 1971 to Gary “Buzz” Smith and Bellva Burnside Smith. She was a beautiful blue eyed baby girl that stole the hearts of so many. Growing up she was surrounded by all her cousins. Always playing, riding horses over to her Uncle Clyde's and swimming...

Lee Marcel Robinson

Lee Marcel Robinson

Mar 2, 2025

Lee Marcel (Reese) Robinson, 82, of Rexburg, Idaho passed to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho at Homestead Assisted Living.

Lee was born May 21, 1942, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert Wallace Reese and Elizabeth Mabel Parker Reese. She married John Robison in Chantilly, Virginia. She worked as...

Troy Glen Monk

Troy Glen Monk

Mar 2, 2025

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Troy Glen Monk, 60, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, at Madison Memorial Hospital. Troy was born on January 29, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Roy Glen Monk and LaRee Gail Hope Monk.

Troy attended schools...

Virginia Ellen Groth

Virginia Ellen Groth

Mar 1, 2025

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Virginia Ellen Groth was born January 19, 1935. On March 1, 2025 She passed peacefully in her sleep in the home of her only daughter, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, WY. Born as Virginia Ellen Ryan to David Edgar Ryan and Myrtle Irwina McManis in Manhattan, Kansas. In...

Larue Howard

Larue Howard

Feb 26, 2025

LaRue Howard

(June 29, 1947 – February 26, 2025)

LaRue Klingler Howard, age 77 passed away February 26, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. LaRue was born June 29, 1947, in Rexburg, ID to Von Heitzman and Cleo LaRue Wellard Klingler.

She grew up in Hibbard, ID, attending Edmunds...

Lewis Max Clark

Lewis Max Clark

Feb 24, 2025

Lewis Max Clark, 93, of Ammon, Idaho passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was born April 5, 1931, in Archer, Idaho, the son of Lawrence Hall Clark and Beatrice Ellen McIntire Clark.

Lewis attended schools in Rigby, Idaho and graduated from Rigby High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United...

Guadalupe Aguilar Vda De Lopez

Guadalupe Aguilar Vda De Lopez

Feb 24, 2025

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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Aguilar vda Lopez. She was born on December 4, 1947, in Aguililla, Michoacán, México. She passed away on February 24, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories.

Guadalupe...

Richard Dale Ball

Richard Dale Ball

Feb 23, 2025

Click HERE to watch the broadcast. Richard Dale Ball, 80, of Menan Idaho, passed away February 23, 2025 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born January 1, 1945 in Lewisville, Idaho to Leland and Elva Jackson Ball. Because of a terrible snowstorm, his mother was unable to get to the hospital so he was...

William "Bill" Clay Orchard

William "Bill" Clay Orchard

Feb 21, 2025

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William Clay “Bill” Orchard, 55, of Rigby, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2025 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born on October 26, 1969 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Theo Ray “Ted” and Joyce (Donohue) Orchard. He was the youngest of seven...

Brent Lynn Ripplinger

Brent Lynn Ripplinger

Feb 19, 2025

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Brent Lynn Ripplinger (1946-2025) Brent Lynn Ripplinger, a loving husband, father, and devoted member of his community, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 78, due to a heart attack, while in the loving arms of his wife at their winter home in Queen Valley,...

Lloyd B Harrison

Lloyd B Harrison

Feb 19, 2025

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Lloyd B. Harrison, 86, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was a hardworking, faith-filled leader and a man of many talents—an artist, carpenter, mechanic, teacher, missionary, temple worker, husband, father, grandfather, and a true jack-of-all-trades.

Lloyd was born on October 14,...

Lenaia Hokanson Lords

Lenaia Hokanson Lords

Feb 17, 2025

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Lenaia Hokanson Lords, 88, of Rigby, Idaho passed away February 17, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born July 18, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Wilford Edward Hokanson and Afton Lucille Barzee Hokanson.

Lenaia grew up in Pingree, and Ammon, Idaho....

Rodney K Bartlome

Rodney K Bartlome

Feb 14, 2025

Rodney K. Bartlome passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 51, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born on July 3, 1973 in Twin Falls, Idaho to his mother Mary. He was raised by his

mother and step father Este Middleton in Jerome. He attended school in Jerome until his senior

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Bryce Allen Hanson

Bryce Allen Hanson

Feb 13, 2025

Bryce Allen “Dirt Ranger” Hanson, 73, passed away on February 13, 2025, in Brookfield, Illinois.

Born on May 12, 1951, in Rigby, Idaho, to Fabyn and Norma Hanson, Bryce was a dedicated and hardworking individual throughout his life. He graduated from Rigby High school, where he served as class president, and later attended the ISU Law Enforcement...

Calvin Christiansen

Calvin Christiansen

Feb 11, 2025

Calvin Christiansen, a longtime resident of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Calvin was born on May 29, 1951 in Rigby, Idaho, to parents James Duane Christiansen and Rosetta Williams Christiansen. Calvin spent his life in the community he loved. He attended school at Rigby and worked as a long...

Nancy Holt Olsen

Nancy Holt Olsen

Feb 10, 2025

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Nancy Holt Olsen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 10, 2025 at the age of 94. She enjoyed her family and especially the independence of living at home surrounded by friends, neighbors and wonderful memories.

Nancy was born September 23, 1930 to Ivan Willey...

Troy Bart Mcnett

Troy Bart Mcnett

Feb 10, 2025

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Troy Bart Gneiting McNett aka STUMPY, cherished hubby, father, son, brother, and proud grandpa, 58, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025.

Born on November 10, 1966, Troy joined his two older siblings, Rhett and Scarlett.  Yes, his mother Sherry Massengale LOVED “Gone...

Shirley Cristina Anderson

Shirley Cristina Anderson

Feb 9, 2025

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Shirley Anderson Shirley Cristina Anderson, 86 of Rigby passed away February 9, 2025, in Homestead Senior Living. Shirley was born December 25, 1938 in Idaho Falls a daughter of Elena Ethel Nelson and Albert Schritter. Shirley grew up in Monteview and graduated from Terreton High School.

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