Obituaries

Jan 22, 2025

Reed William Nielsen, 75, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after battling leukemia for nearly a year. He was born on September 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ray and Shirley Nielsen. Reed was the eldest of seven children, with two brothers and four sisters.

At age six, his family relocated...

Jan 21, 2025

Scott Telford returned to a loving Heavenly Father and loving parents on January 21, 2025. He was a beloved husband to Neva, a loving father of 4 children and 5 stepchildren, and known as Grandpa Scott to 19 grandchildren. He cherished his time with those he loved and who loved him. He was possibly the most optimistic man you...

Jan 19, 2025

Jean Siepert Petersen, 87, of Burton, died January 19, 2025, at her home under her daughter's care.

She was born February 18, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho to Earl Lorenzo and Afton Andersen Siepert.  She was raised in Kilgore.

She married "K" Ralph Petersen on January 26, 1956.  Three children were born to this union.  They...

Jan 15, 2025

Ralph Van Greer, 79 of St. Anthony, was called home January 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Ralph was loved by everyone who know him. He was born on May 4, 1945 in Bay City, Texas, and was the 7th of 8 children. He alway had a story to tell and a joke to play.

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Jan 14, 2025

Lane B Sommer, 59, passed away comfortably and peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by nearly 30 of his family members. Lane was born to Reed and Marie Sommer on December 15, 1965 in Rexburg, Idaho. He was the youngest of four children and lived most of his...

Jan 12, 2025

Norma Adell Hardy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, at the age of 86. A longtime resident of St. Anthony, Idaho, Norma was cherished for her vibrant spirit, her deep love of family, and her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ.

Born on November 18, 1938, to Lawrence...

Jan 12, 2025

Glenna Mary Nelson McCulloch, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, returned to Heaven on January 12, 2025 for a grand reunion with her husband and parents.

She was born on November 1, 1927 in Archer, Idaho to George Francis Nelson and Susan Elizabeth Weekes.  She attended schools in Madison, Ricks College and Brigham Young University...

Jan 12, 2025

Aureliano Gonzalez Gonzalez was born on December 9, 1951 in Tlaltenango, Zacatecas to Jesus and Esperanza Gonzalez. He was the oldest of five children. Aureliano completed his schooling early at fourth grade due to limited opportunities. However, he kept busy working on his father's ranch and and eventually being an immigrant farm worker in the fields of California. In...

Jan 11, 2025

Hal Buster, 91, of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025.

Born on September 12, 1933, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Forrest and Alta Buster, Hal was the eldest of four children. He grew up alongside his sister Marilyn, brother Cary, and sister Kathy. Hal attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from...

Jan 11, 2025

William K Furness, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Newdale, Idaho on January 11, 2025.

He was born on January 9, 1939, in Teton City, Idaho to Floyd and Gladys Furness. He was the youngest child. He spent his younger years in Teton and Victor before settling in Sugar City...

Jan 10, 2025

Rulon Glen Hacking, son of the late Kenneth E. Hacking and the late Laurel Maud Small Hacking, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Rulon was the sixth of eight children. They were raised on their parents' dairy farm in Sunnydell, Madison County, Idaho, and learned to enjoy working hard on the farm together.

Rulon...

Jan 9, 2025

Holly Smith, 59, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 9, 2025 in Rexburg, Idaho. Holly was born on October 25, 1965 in Pasadena, California to Barry and Marilyn Smith.

She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1989 where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English. While in school she also enjoyed participating in choir classes,...

Jan 8, 2025

H. Wayne Knight, 87, of Rexburg, Idaho died in the early morning, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.  He was born on Thursday, December 2nd, 1937 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Clarence Wayne Knight and Sadie Ladain Kembel.  Coincidentally, there was a solar eclipse that same day. He is survived by his four children, Patricia, Michael, Perry, and Leslie.  Survivors...

Jan 7, 2025

Glenn Tom Wickham, 82 of St. Anthony, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025.

Glenn was born on May 4, 1942 to Thomas Warren Wickham and Jennie Mae Fullmer in St. Anthony, Idaho. He is 2nd of 6 children, the only boy and five sisters; Darla (deceased), Karen, Judy (Ronnie), Roberta (deceased) and Sandra. He suffered from Bright's...

Jan 6, 2025

Michael Kevin Gifford, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his siblings and children on January 6, 2025, at 2:40 AM at EIRMC after a long battle with COPD.

Kevin was born on May 12, 1961, in Provo, Utah, to James Lee Gifford and Carolyn Gifford. He grew up in a large, loving family with...

Jan 6, 2025

Elizabeth (Beth) was born October 21, 1933 to Thomas and Yula Marie Clark in Pocatello, Idaho.  She passed from this life on January 6, 2025, reuniting with her husband Boyd who had left this world just six weeks prior.  They were married 67 years and are now together forever.

Growing up in Pocatello, she was the next...

Jan 5, 2025

Tom Lovell (Ancil Thomas Jr.) Passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 75. Born on October 19, 1949, in Tuba City, Arizona, he was the son of Ancil and Georgia Jane(Holiday) Thomas.

At a young age, Tom was lovingly placed in the care of Lem...

Jan 5, 2025

Jay Leslie Willmore, 79, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with multiple health challenges, including heart failure and cancer.

Jay was born on November 30, 1945, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Fawn Hendricks Willmore and James Leslie ("Les") Willmore. He was the only son and the...

Jan 4, 2025

Pamela Eileen Ogden, 75, loving Daughter, Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho.

Pam was born on April 9th, 1949 in Rexburg, Idaho to Tom and Eileen Kershaw.  She was raised mainly in Ammon, Idaho, where she attended

Elementary School, and graduated from Bonneville High School.  She attended Ricks...

Jan 3, 2025

Karen Marie Lewis Peterson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on January 3rd, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia, surrounded by her loving family at home.

Born on December 28, 1948, in American Fork, Utah, Karen was the beautiful daughter of Ross and Geniel Lewis. She was a delightful surprise to her parents,...