Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Robert 'Bob' James Christensen, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on August 2, 2025.

Robert James Christensen, known to all as 'Bob', was born to Oscar Howard Christensen and Evelyn Nell Loudon on June 22, 1947 and raised in Oroville, Okanogan, Washington. Growing up in "Apple Country", Bob...

Aug 1, 2025

Nanette Child Gee, 74, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Nanette was born on August 8, 1950, in Logan, Utah, to Rawson Dewey Child and Joyce Poulter Child. She was raised in a loving home and grew to embody the values of faith, kindness, and service. On June 12, 1970, she...

Jul 29, 2025

Linda Darlene Yarbro, age 75, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born in Sunnyvale, California, on February 16, 1950, Linda lived a life full of strength, spirit, and devotion to those she loved. She dedicated many years to the family's construction business, where she skillfully operated heavy equipment and took...

Jul 27, 2025

Frankie Lyn Nilsen, age 74, passed away peacefully in her home in Rexburg, Idaho, on July 27th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion and unwavering devotion to others.

Born with a heart full of grace, Frankie dedicated her life to nurturing and teaching, not only as a beloved second grade teacher for many years, but...

Jul 16, 2025

Wayne Parkinson, 75, Long time resident of Rexburg, passed away on July 16th, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Wayne was born on July 14, 1950, in Rexburg to Detsel and Earlene Parkinson. He grew up in the Rexburg area and graduated from Madison High School in 1969. On June 5th 1976 he married Janece Christiansen....

Jul 13, 2025

Beth Ward Pocock was born on June 14, 1943 to Charles Clements Ward and Gertrude Elizabeth Ward of Salem, Idaho. She joined a home of seven siblings: Lila, Byron, Ludene, Glen, Yvonne, Wayne and Veda.

The Ward family moved to Caldwell, Idaho where they lived for 11 years before returning to Teton. Beth attended South Fremont High...

Jul 2, 2025

Diana Sharp, 90, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, of causes incident to age.

Diana was born on July 15, 1934, in Firth, Idaho, to Major Deward Craven Jr. and Josie Lavina Teeples. Diana graduated from Idaho Falls High School and went on to attend Ricks College, where...

Jul 1, 2025

Gary L. Jenkins, 87, of Teton, Idaho, passed away surrounded by family on July 1, 2025. He was born in Vernal, Utah, on July 9th, 1937 to Harvey Cook Jenkins and Sarah Isabelle Robinson. He spent his childhood in Rigby, Idaho.

He joined the army and was sent to serve in the Korean War.

Gary...

Jun 29, 2025

Thomas Ray Archibald passed away on June 29, 2025, due to injuries received in an automobile accident.

Ray was born April 13, 1956, to Wendell T. Archibald and Jeanette C. Archibald. He was one of five children, two brothers, Ross Archibald, Wess Archibald, two sisters, Wenette Hamilton and Bonita Herndon. Ray had two children, Wendell Ray Archibald...

Jun 26, 2025

Dee Lindsay of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away on June 26, 2025, at home of natural causes. Dee was born in Salt Lake City, Utah July 19, 1940. She was the first, last, and best child born to Henry and Donna Burton Van Leeuwen.

When Dee was two years old, her father enlisted in the Navy out of...

Jun 22, 2025

Lorna Rigby Leatham, age 83, most recently of Spanish Fork, Utah, died of natural causes incident to age on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Heritage Gardens Assisted Living Center in Springville, Utah.

Lorna was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 17, 1942, to Alvin Beck Rigby and Arema Jacobs. She grew up in Hibbard (just west of...

Jun 21, 2025

Clendon Kerry Gee, 88, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Jim King, surrounded by family and an abundance of love.

Kerry was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Clendon Edgar and Erma Ricks Gee. He was the fourth of eight children and...

Jun 21, 2025

GayNell Curtis passed away at Madison Memorial Hospital on June 21, 2025.

GayNell was born in Rexburg, Idaho, on December 7, 1967, to Glen Royce Curtis and Bonnie Louise Holmes Curtis. She loved the fact that she was born on Pearl Harbor Day. Her parents divorced when she was young. She spent her early years living with...

Jun 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lyle Johnson was born May 13, 1941, to Phoebe Irene Miller in San Jose, California. He passed away on June 19, 2025, in Rigby, Idaho, at the age of 84. As a small child, he and his mother lived in Stockton, California. Because of unforeseen circumstances, Bob was placed in the Foster Care System of San Joaquin...

Jun 19, 2025

Nancy Gout, 86, of Teton, Idaho, died June 19, 2025, at her home of natural causes.

She was born April 19, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Charles "J.T." and Eunice McPheeters Jackson.  She was raised and attended schools in Salt Lake City.  She was a graduate of East High School.

She married Richard...

Jun 12, 2025

Gomer Dwayne Seeley, known to everyone as Dwayne, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at The Homestead in Rexburg, Idaho. He was 97.

Born August 30, 1927, in Hayden, Utah, to Joseph Hyrum Seeley and Blodwen Williams, he was the fifth of ten children and was raised in Chester, Idaho. His siblings were Mont, Beth, Elmo,...

Jun 11, 2025

Our beloved Diane Roberts Parkinson Schwendiman passed away on June 11, 2025.

She was born on September 20, 1938, in Rexburg Idaho, to Keith Parkinson and Merle Roberts. She had three sisters Carolyn, Gayle and Sandra and one brother, Bob. She deeply loved her family and her heritage. Diane was thrilled when she was finally able to...

Jun 8, 2025

Barry was born on February 18, 1938, in Mesa, Arizona. Barry was the youngest of six children born to Lula Palmer and Henry Smith. He physically towered over his siblings, but more importantly, stood tall in the sight of the Lord. Barry was sealed to his eternal companion, Marilyn Keyes, on March 29, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple....

Jun 7, 2025

Peter Michael Maroon, a father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, with two of his children by his side. He was 70 years old.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, on November 19, 1954, to Michael Maroon and Genevieve Sissin, Peter served in the U.S. Navy as a radar...

Jun 2, 2025

Diane Edmunds, 79, of Pocatello, ID, Victorville, CA & Rexburg Idaho passed away on June 2, 2025 under the care of Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, cremation is under the care of Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, ID. Condolences may be sent online at www.flammfh.com....