Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Jean Dennis, beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2025 after a 3 year long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63.

Sarah was born on December 12, 1961 in her home in Rigby Idaho to Gary and Barbara Jenkins of Teton...

Apr 22, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our sweet Jill Waldram Leishman Jolley—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend—who brought warmth, wisdom, and quiet strength to all who knew her. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86 on April 22, 2025, returning to her loving Heavenly Father. She...

Apr 19, 2025

Carma Weatherston Cooper, 98, of Rexburg died peacefully at her home April 19, 2025.

She was born October 24, 1926, in Plano, Idaho, to Leo Stanley and Laomi May Weatherston.

Carma lived in Plano during her early years, then moved to Rexburg when she was eleven, where she graduated from Madison High School.

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Apr 17, 2025

Joyce Roberts Hathaway, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at 5:14 p.m. Her smile lit up every room she entered, and her kind, generous heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Joyce was born January 1, 1934, in Sugar City, Idaho, to John Leon and Stella (Jensen) Roberts. She spent her...

Apr 16, 2025

Ray Orin Couch, a beloved husband, father, educator, and outdoor enthusiast, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, service, and dedication to his family and students. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Ray's journey took him through various cities, including Provo and Logan, Utah, and finally to Rexburg, where he spent the remaining years of his life.

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Apr 11, 2025

Gloria Ruth Goodman Andrus, 88, of Rexburg, died on Friday, April 11, 2025 a cancer survivor.

Gloria was born June 25, 1936 on the family homestead in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona, to Lloyd and Ruth Rothlisberger Goodman. Gloria frequently expressed gratitude to her mother for giving birth to her exactly 6 months before and after...

Apr 11, 2025

Ricky LaMont Mortensen, 72, of Salem, ID, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at his home in Salem, surrounded by loved ones.

Rick was born on November 9th 1952 in Toppenish, WA to LaMont Mortensen and Doris Klingler. He was a graduate of Sugar-Salem High School and later studied Consumer Electronics and Computer Programming at Eastern...

Apr 9, 2025

Guy attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington. His family was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany for a year where Guy graduated from Frankfurt American in 1963.  Guy loved Germany and traveled with a friend all over the country as well as surrounding European countries.

He served in the National Guard in his early 20s.  In 1982, Guy...

Apr 7, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Lewis Blauer Meiners, who peacefully departed this life on April 7, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 9, 1933, in Burley, Idaho, to Carl and Alice Meiners, Lewis was a man whose greatest joy in life was his family. His love for them was unwavering,...

Apr 3, 2025

Jon Ryan Brown, 38, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was recovering from a complex knee surgery after a skiing accident, and died several weeks later from complications. Ryan was born May 4, 1986, in Provo, Utah. He spent his early years in Walnut Creek, California, and later...

Apr 2, 2025

Glenn Alma Butterfield, 89, of St. Anthony, ID, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and was welcomed home by a loving Heavenly Father and many family members who have passed on before. He was born July 20, 1935, in Shoshone, Lincoln, Idaho, and was the son of the late John Francis...

Apr 1, 2025

Gerald Wheeler, 86, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 1, 2025 of pneumonia.  He was born in Polk County, Missouri to John Philip Wheeler and Margaret Helen Cornnell.  The family moved to Woodville, Idaho in 1945.  As the oldest boy, he helped his father on the farm learning all the ins and outs of growing...

Apr 1, 2025

Our hearts ache as we announce the unexpected passing of a man of immense kindness and humor, who always had a smile for everyone.

Blake Ross Merrill passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 44. Blake was born on December 3, 1980, to Ross and Lynda Merrill in Annis, Idaho. He grew up in...

Mar 29, 2025

Evelyn Clark Smith, age 72 passed away on March 29, 2025 at her home in St. Anthony.

She was born September 10, 1952, the daughter of Gerald and Amy Roberts Clark.

She attended school in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School in 1970.  After her graduation she married Aaron Mains. They were...

Mar 29, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Darby Lee Pozenel who crossed over on March 29, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, light and unwavering strength. She never gave up and fought hard until the end. Throughout her life she always put others before herself and was a beacon of...

Mar 28, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.

Shelia was born to Dee and June Newman in Tremonton, Utah on January 6, 1944.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and...

Mar 24, 2025

Marrietta Lucille Haskell Dennis was born in Payson, Utah on May 5, 1938, to Henry James Haskell and Ida Lucille Haskell (Box). She died at the age of 86 on March 24, 2025, at her daughter's home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Marrietta passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, due to health conditions incidental to age.

She...

Mar 24, 2025

Robert Thomas Moon Jr. was born March 11, 1956 in Rexburg, Idaho.  He was raised in Egin, Idaho by Robert Thomas Moon Sr. and Amy Moon. He attended elementary school in Parker, Idaho at Parker Elementary School and went on to attend South Fremont High School.

He worked on the family farm and ranch most of his...

Mar 23, 2025

Edward Layton Grampp III (1983-2025), our hero, passed away on March 23rd, 2025, surrounded by family in Rexburg, Idaho. After a valiant battle with brain cancer, Eddie is finally at peace and reunited with his daughter, McKaylee Belle.

Eddie was born on April 15th in Houston, Texas, to Denet Walker Grampp and Edward Layton Grampp, Jr., ecstatic...

Mar 22, 2025

Verdonna Roberta Mayes, 81, passed from this world March 22nd, 2025, in the early morning hours. Verdonna was born January 4th, 1944, at San Jose Hospital in San Jose, California  to Jack Max Mayes and Donna Louise Mayes.

Verdonna grew up in San Jose, California, with one younger brother, John M. Mayes. Her father brought home wild...