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Gale Perrenoud
Jul 20, 2026
Gale H. Perrenoud, 94, of Rexburg passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Homestead Assisted Living.
Gale was born January 25, 1932 in Hibbard, Idaho, the son of Leslie Perrenoud and Mary Norma Hendricks. Gale grew up in Plano with his brother Kay and sister Myrna.
When Gale turned 19 he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean war....
Patricia Diane Hillman
Jul 17, 2026
Patricia Dianne Heileson Hillman, age 94, a longtime resident of Sugar City, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Montpelier, Idaho.
Born on March 17, 1932, in Driggs, Idaho, Patricia was the fifth of seven children born to Ralph and Thora Ricks Heileson. She loved her upbringing in Felt and Tetonia, Idaho, holding fast to fond memories of her childhood...
Anna Elwood
Jul 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Anna Iounnedou Elwood, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, who died peacefully on July 13, 2026, at home in Rexburg, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1936, in Athens, Greece, Anna lived a life always faithful to God and the love of her family and...
Juan Lemus
Jul 5, 2026
Juan Lemus born on October 28, 1988 to Susano Lemus Avila and Felipa Herrandez Alatorre, passed away on July 5, 2026.
Juan found happiness in life's simple things. Music was a fundamental part of his daily life; he loved listening to it every day and dancing wherever his favorite music played.
He was the kindest person one could ever meet; he always...
Randal Flamm
Jul 5, 2026
Joseph "Randal" Flamm, 42, currently of La Crosse Wisconsin, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, due to cardiac surgical complications.
Randal was born October 17, 1983 in Rexburg, Idaho, to Garth and Linda Luke Flamm. He was the sixth of seven children. Randal was their miracle baby. He was born with a heart condition that required open heart surgery before he was...
Lorna Barney
Jun 30, 2026
Lorna Harrop Barney peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 30th in her home surrounded by family.
She was born January 11, 1958 the youngest child of Thomas Gordon and Beatrice Harrop.
She spent her life in the Rexburg area.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints she loved her time spent serving in the primary and cub scouts.
Family...
Dick Blake
Jun 30, 2026
Richard “Dick” Blake, aged 83, passed away peacefully at home in St. Anthony, ID, surrounded by all his loving children—just as he had always hoped.
Dick was born in Pasadena, CA, on August 17, 1942, to Beth and Keith Blake. The family soon moved back home to their roots in St. Anthony, ID, bought a band of sheep, and set about...
Gary Michaelson
Jun 29, 2026
Gary Wayne Michaelson was born in San Mateo, California on September 22, 1942, to Donald Parley Michaelson and Sylvia Christensen. He was the second of three children. Gary lived in California until he was five. The family then moved to Idaho where he grew up on the family farm in Aberdeen, Idaho. He attended school in Aberdeen where he was...
Joyce Watts
Jun 28, 2026
Joyce Fowler Watts peacefully passed away Sunday, June 28th, surrounded by her family after an eight-year-long battle with cancer. Joyce was the third child born to JaNele and Don Fowler on March 18th, 1968, in Rexburg, Idaho. She lived in Sugar City, Idaho, for her childhood and graduated from Sugar-Salem High School in 1986. Joyce got married to Philip Watts...
Shirleen Tuttle
Jun 28, 2026
Shirleen Mina Tuttle, born Shirleen Mina Klingler, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 14, 1957, in Rexburg, Idaho, where she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the community she loved.
Shirleen was the beloved daughter of the late Clayne Klingler and Shirley Earleen Klingler. She attended Washington Grade...
Lesa Perrenoud
Jun 28, 2026
Lesa Perrenoud was born on April 11, 1977 to Scott and Linda Perrenoud, at Madison Memorial Hospital at 7:21pm and passed away on Sunday, June 28th at EIRMC surrounded by family, after a tragic accident.
Lesa lived her whole life in Plano, Idaho, close to family and the great outdoors. She was the second born child of three and was the...
Bryce J. Rydalch
Jun 28, 2026
Bryce J. Rydalch, 78, passed away in his home on June 28, 2026, in Rexburg, Idaho. He was born on July 10, 1947, to James and Lillian Rydalch in Rexburg, Idaho. After graduating from Sugar-Salem High School, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Florida Mission.
Bryce met Mary Alice Johnson at Ricks...
Raven Carter Wray
Jun 26, 2026
Raven Elizabeth Malique Carter Wray passed away surrounded by family and her loving husband, Hyrum Wray, Friday June 26th, 2026 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Raven was born February 27th 1997 to Jocelyn Carter at Madison Memorial Hospital. She lived in Reno, Nevada; St. George, Utah; and Rexburg, Idaho during her early childhood years. Her maternal grandparents, Jeff and Patsy...
Margene Parker
Jun 23, 2026
Born May 3, 1938, Margene spent much of her life quietly serving and caring for others, not wanting any special attention for herself. True to her nature, she strictly instructed us to not provide an obituary for her, or make any kind of fuss. So we won’t.
But if there were to be an obituary, this is what it would say:
She...
Pete Schaat
Jun 23, 2026
Pete Schaat, 71 of St. Anthony, passed away on June 23,2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He passed from conjestive heart failure.
Pete was born on April 11, 1955 in Saint Anthony, Idaho to Frank and Dorothy Schaat. He joined 2 older sisters and later welcomed two younger sisters into the family. He was the only...
Norman Erickson
Jun 16, 2026
Norman Small Erickson, age 78, of Archer, Idaho, passed away at home on June 16, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Norman was born November 8, 1947, to Norman Blackburn Erickson and Bessie Amelia Small. He was raised in Archer, Idaho, in a hardworking farm family, where he developed the work ethic and determination that shaped his entire...
Bill Barnhill
Jun 14, 2026
William Charles Barnhill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, professor, craftsman, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Sugar City on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 18, 1940, to George and Reva Fern Groskinsky Barnhill as the youngest of three children.
Bill attended high school and junior college in Kansas...
Garth Oakey
Jun 13, 2026
Garth Ray Oakey, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on June 13, 2026. Born on January 12, 1956, and raised in Archer, Idaho, Garth lived a life defined by service, kindness, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Garth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife,...
Mary Poole
Jun 12, 2026
Mary Jane Poole, 62, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away June 12, 2026. She was born January 8, 1964, in Quantico, Virginia, to Howard Thomas Poole, Sr. and Ruth Ann (McGuire) Poole.
Mary graduated from Wichita High School Heights in 1982 and shortly after answered the call to serve her country in the United States Army. She was grateful for her time...
Gayle Taylor
Jun 12, 2026
Gayle Taylor, age 91, a long time Rexburg resident, passed away June 12th, 2026. Gayle was born on December 9th, 1934 in Almo, Idaho, the second of three children to Earl James Taylor and Emily Josephine Whitaker Taylor. She loved growing up on the family ranch helping grow and harvest large gardens, helping at hay time, and driving derrick horses...
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