Obituaries

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Donna Brunson Burnside

Donna Brunson Burnside

Nov 9, 2020

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Donna Jean Brunson Burnside, 94, of Rigby, Idaho, died November 9, 2020, peacefully with her children around her.

Donna was born August 2, 1926 in Filmore, Utah to Ervin Brunson and Neta Wadsworth Brunson.  Fifteen months later, Donna’s younger brother,...

Norma Kay Jorgensen

Norma Kay Jorgensen

Nov 7, 2020

Norma Kay Farman Jorgensen, 75, of Dubois, Idaho died at 12:15 AM on November 7, 2020 in Rexburg, ID.

Norma was born to Otto Leman Hadley Farman and Charity Louise Bradley Farman on June 28, 1945 in Caldwell, ID.  She was raised in rural western Idaho where she met and married Orvin Jorgensen.  They raised their 6...

Darin Clyde Geisler

Darin Clyde Geisler

Nov 7, 2020

Darin Clyde Geisler was born of goodly parents, Max and Roberta Cox Geisler, on January 30, 1970, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Darin was welcomed home by his older sisters Julie, Kaye and Gretta and his brother, Kevin.

Darin was raised in Annis, Idaho.  His adventurous spirit began as a youngster as he built and played in forts,...

Jim Frew

Jim Frew

Nov 7, 2020

James “Jim” Ellis Frew, 63 of Roberts, Idaho, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jim was born September 26, 1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to James Homer Frew and Dora Mae Ellis Frew.  He lived in Roberts on the family homestead throughout his life.   July 17, 1975,...

Richard "Dick" Moss

Richard "Dick" Moss

Nov 5, 2020

Hyrum Richard Moss, 76, of Tremonton, Utah, died on November 5, 2020 at the Gables Care Center in Brigham City, Utah, of Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born on February 25, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is the son of Arlo James Moss and Marie Hunter Moss. He attended school in Ririe, Idaho and graduated from...

Shirley Ward Young

Shirley Ward Young

Nov 4, 2020

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Shirley LuDell Ward Young, age 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, returned home to her Heavenly Father, and reunited with her husband, Grant, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, while living at Fairwinds in Idaho Falls.

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Thurla Ann Thornton

Thurla Ann Thornton

Nov 2, 2020

Thurla Ann Thornton, 83 of Ammon, Idaho passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho. Thurla was born May 7, 1937 in Annis, Idaho, the daughter of Harvey Woodrow Mobley and Beulah Chloy Harrop Mobley.  She attended schools in Rigby, Idaho, graduating from Rigby High School.  She continued her education at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho and at...

Ellen Eilene Osterbauer

Ellen Eilene Osterbauer

Oct 31, 2020

Ellen Eilene McRae Osterbauer, our sweet mother and grandmother, quietly and comfortably left this life on October 31, 2020, after many years of suffering with dementia.

We, her “Dearest Children”, are profoundly grateful our mother taught us that she would be welcomed into heaven by her husband, daughter, son, brother, parents, great-granddaughter, grandparents, friends, and...

Jesus Varela

Jesus Varela

Oct 30, 2020

Jesus Varela, age 73, passed away at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, Friday, October 30, 2020. Jesus was born in Colonia Garcia, Chihuahua, Mexico, February 1, 1947 a son to Jose Varela and Manuela Hernandez.  He was raised in and attended schools in Mexico.  He married Juana Tena May 18, 1969 in Colonia Pacheco, Mexico.  He immigrated to...

Joan Beardsley

Joan Beardsley

Oct 29, 2020

Mabel “Joan” Klein Beardsley, 87, of Rexburg, Idaho, graduated (with honors!) from her earthly schooling and was joyously accepted to the other side of the veil on October 29, 2020.  Joan and her husband, Bruce, moved to Rexburg in 2018 from Colorado Springs, Colorado where they lived and were loved by many for the previous 20 years.  Prior to...

Lee Anthony Larsen

Lee Anthony Larsen

Oct 28, 2020

Leland “Lee” Anthony Larsen, 76 of Rigby, Idaho passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 28.  Lee was born in Seattle, Washington, the son of Lloyd Jesse Larsen and Liane Mazac Larsen.

Lee grew up in Burns, Oregon where he attended school.  He continued his education at the Treasure Valley Community College and College of Southern Idaho where...

Jody C Jewkes

Jody C Jewkes

Oct 27, 2020

In loving memory of Jody C Jewkes, 61, of Idaho Falls, who passed away after a long battle with multiple cancers at his home on October 27, 2020.

Jody was born May 28, 1959, in Price, Ut, to Thomas Samuel Jewkes and Wilma Cooper Jewkes and was the third son and child.

Jody was a...

Deloy Coles

Deloy Coles

Oct 25, 2020

Elwood Deloy Coles “Deloy”, was living at the Homestead assisted living in St. Anthony Idaho, where he passed away.

Deloy was born January 9, 1937, to Ruben Elwood Coles and Wauna Vilate Fife, in Jefferson County Idaho. Deloy was the oldest of the children with two sisters and a brother. He attended Rigby schools. They all enjoyed...

Rodney Lewis Hall

Rodney Lewis Hall

Oct 24, 2020

Rodney Lewis Hall passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Terreton, Idaho. He was born in Rigby, Idaho December 15, 1958 in Rigby, Idaho, the first child of Leonard Hall and Elva Burwell Hall.

Rodney is survived by his children, Jennifer (Nick) Brumaghim of Vancouver, Washington, Brent Hall of Rigby, Idaho and Jacob Hall of...

Maria Ofelia Maldonado

Maria Ofelia Maldonado

Oct 24, 2020

Maria Ofelia Maldonado, 78, of Rigby, Idaho and Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Rigby.  Maria was born August 1, 1942 in Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico on the Labor de Guadalupe Ranch.  She was the daughter of Meliton Orozco Hernandez and Guadalupe Montes Diaz.

Maria grew up on her family’s ranch where she also...

Vic Lawrence Christenson

Vic Lawrence Christenson

Oct 24, 2020

In Loving Memory of Victor “Vic” Lawrence Christenson. Vic was born to Chester “Chet” and Edith Mae (Hodge) Christenson at the family home in Milan, Minnesota June 8, 1937. He was the oldest of 8 children. His siblings are Roberta and the late (Bob) Stapleton, Wayne Chris (deceased), Robert (deceased) wife Pat, Paul (Mary), Keith (deceased), Don (deceased), and...

June Robinson Mortensen

June Robinson Mortensen

Oct 21, 2020

June Robinson Mortensen finished her journey on earth October 21, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born June 2, 1926 to Heber Clarence Robinson & Clarice Maude Johnson Robinson in Newdale, Idaho, she was the youngest of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She lived with her family in the Newdale School House where her mother was the...

Myron L Lufkin

Myron L Lufkin

Oct 19, 2020

Myron Lufkin passed from this life on October 19, 2020 of natural causes. He lived a full life in a short time.

Myron was born June 10, 1952 to Doyle and Carma Lufkin. He has two brothers, Terrill and Carl, and two sisters, Connie and Judy.

Myron grew up on the family farm in Annis,...

Delbert Fred Jensen

Delbert Fred Jensen

Oct 18, 2020

Delbert Fred Jensen, 54 of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Delbert was born May 30, 1966 in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey to Fred and Margie Jensen.  He graduated from South Fremont High School in 1984.  On November 29, 1990 he married April Anderson.  They were blessed with 3 children; Brandee, Dalin and Bailee.  He...

Emer Lewis Ball

Emer Lewis Ball

Oct 16, 2020

Emer Lewis Ball, 67, of Menan, Idaho, died Friday, October 16, 2020 of natural causes.  Emer was born on January 23, 1953 to Emer Alma and Ina Perry Ball in Rexburg, Idaho.  Emer attended schools in Rexburg.

After high school Emer married the love of his life, LeeAnn Martin Ball, on July 3, 1973 on her family’s...