John Robert Newman
May 28, 2026
John Robert Newman, 80, of Ririe, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Arlene Newman, and family.
John was born on September 7, 1945, in Salt Lake City, the son of Lenox Elmo and Carrie Newman of Ririe.
Known too many as “Big Jake”...
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...
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...
Randall Ray Peterson
May 28, 2026
Randall Ray Peterson, 74, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2026.
Randall was born on April 9, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho, to Dwain Peterson and Neva Peterson (Byington). He was raised in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He later attended some college studying art and spent his life rooted in the community he...
William Yates Mercer
May 20, 2026
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William “Bill” Yates Mercer 86, of Menan, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026, in Idaho Falls, ID. Bill was born at home November 20, 1939, to Charles and Geneve Mercer of Lehi, Utah.
Bill was a proud graduate of Lehi High School, class of 1959 where he played basketball and football. Unsurprisingly,...
Raymond Manuel Rodriguez
May 20, 2026
Raymond Manuel Rodriguez was born on May 9, 1973, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jesse and Clara Rodriguez. He passed away on May 20, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).
Raymond attended school in Idaho Falls. While still in high school, he welcomed his first daughter Brittney. He later had his second daughter, Julia. In 2002, Raymond married Tiffany...
Sheryl D. Baird
May 20, 2026
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Sheryl D. Baird, lovingly known as Nana, who left us on May 20, 2026, at the age of seventy-six.
Sheryl was born on October 2, 1949, in Riggins, Idaho, to Leslie Page Duncan and Cleo Elva Smith (Duncan). She loved the outdoors from an early age...
Marie Browning Strong
May 19, 2026
Marie Browning Strong, 89, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital surrounded by family.
She was born on February 9, 1937, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lyle Frederick Browning and Velma Charlotte Harmon Browning. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from high school there.
Marie was married to Lawrence L. Strong. Throughout her life she...
Richard Reed Hawkes
May 18, 2026
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Richard Reed Hawkes, age 85, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away at home on the morning of May 18, 2026, with his family by his side.
Richard was born on November 18, 1940, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Percy Smart Hawkes and Ida Weyerman. A few years after the death of his father at age 5,...
Rodney Eldon Eckman
May 18, 2026
Rodney Eldon Eckman passed away May 18, 2026, and was born in Boise ID on April 8, 1937, to Rodney Sheldon and Helen June Hansen Eckman. His sister Sharon was born about a year later.
They lived in Boise for 10 years then moved to Horseshoe Bend. His father worked at logging there and Rod had his own business hauling garbage...
Sherry Dian Wilson
May 16, 2026
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Sherry Dian Wilson, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born on December 12, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Romane Humphrey Cole and Harriett Alyce Rigsbee.
Sherry grew up in Fort Wayne alongside her three siblings—her sister Cathy, and brothers Mike and Marty. Some of...
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. 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, Kale and Silas; as well as his mother,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...