Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Emma Grace Wren passed peacefully in the arms of her parents on February 16, 2025 at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Emma was born on April 26, 2024 to parents JT and Katelynn Wren, joining her big sister Olivia.

In her short nine months, Emma touched many lives and brought immense joy to...

Feb 14, 2025

John Cecil Chapple, aged 66, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2025. Born on April 16th, 1958, John lived a life full of adventure, passion, and love. He was married to Glenda Palmer on April 14th, 1978, and together they raised three children: Rob, Mitch, and Holly.  John and Glenda later divorced, but John found love again with Marjorie...

Feb 13, 2025

Barbara Jean Barlow Burgett, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in Rexburg, Idaho, on February 13, 2025, at the age 75.

Barbara was born on Feb 27, 1949, in Crestview, Florida, to Daniel Erby Lee Barlow of Owassa, Alabama, and Edna Evelyn Beesley of McKenzie, Alabama. She graduated from Pensacola High School. She graduated from the Cosmetology...

Feb 12, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Samuel Sorenson, 84, of St. Anthony, Idaho passed away at home Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Chuck was born October 17, 1940, in Montpelier, Idaho to Gertrude and Arthur Paul Sorenson.  He graduated from Montpelier High School and from Utah State University.

He served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Feb 12, 2025

Matthew Sellers returned to his heavenly home on February 12, 2025. He was a devoted Husband, Dad, and Grandpa.

Matt was born on April 4, 1966, to Keith and Louise Sellers in Ogden, Utah.  He spent his childhood in Rexburg where he was able to enjoy running around town with his siblings, Brett, Bart, Karie, Mark and...

Feb 12, 2025

Steven G. Winder, age 72, passed away of natural causes at his home in St. Anthony, ID, with his significant other, Marcene Barker, at his side.

Steve was fourth born out of five to Gem and Varcel Winder in Pocatello, ID, on October 7th, 1952. Steve spent most of his childhood in Iona, ID, where he spent...

Feb 12, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Pamela Sue Allred Valentine, the most extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter the world has ever known. She was more than a woman—she was the heart of our family, the light in our darkest days, and the warmth that made every house a home.

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Feb 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our sister and aunt, Donna Marie Driggs.  Donna passed peacefully at Temple View  Transitional Care Center in Rexburg, Idaho on Monday, February 10, 2025 with her sister, Judy Gonsalves, by her side.

Donna was born on April 29, 1957, in Anaconda, Montana to Donald "Max" Driggs...

Feb 9, 2025

Early in the morning on Sunday, February 9th, 2025,  Kathy Rae Christensen Howard, age 70,  passed away peacefully in her home.   Kathy was born on June 24th, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Nolan H. Christensen and Ruth Ellen Forrey. Kathy was the 3rd child of 6 in the Christensen home.

Kathy spent her childhood summers riding bikes,...

Feb 9, 2025

Carolyn Funk Gifford, age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 9, 2025.

Carolyn was born February 16, 1940 in Fairfield, Idaho to Foster and Roma Funk.  She was the fourth of five children.

She graduated from high school in Blythe California in 1958.  After graduation, she attended BYU where she met Lee...

Feb 9, 2025

DeVerl Stoddard was born August 5th, 1939, in Parker Idaho to Blanche Black Stoddard and Marion Leslie Stoddard.  He was the second son of six siblings.  He grew up in St. Anthony Idaho, and graduated from South Fremont High School. He served a mission in Virginia and North Carolina, known as the Central Atlantic States mission.  His mission changed...

Feb 3, 2025

LaMona Gardner Petersen, 93, of Terreton, Idaho, passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at her daughter's home in Idaho Falls.

Mona was born on Nov. 2, 1931, in Teton, Idaho to Stephen & Verna Gardner. She was the fourth of ten children.

Mona married Lee Petersen on Feb. 4, 1950, in Twin Groves, Idaho....

Feb 2, 2025

Peggy Louise Talbot Stewart, age 80, left this world Sunday, February 2, 2025,surrounded by loving family, and was finally reunited with her beloved husband, Melvin Lee Stewart, in the spirit world. Peggy was born December 30,1944, in Malad, Idaho to Hiram Barton and Margaret Alice Olive Talbot, the second of five children. One of Peggy's favorite stories to tell...

Feb 1, 2025

Howard Joseph Jensen, 79, passed away February 1, 2025, peacefully from cancer at his home in Rexburg, ID. He was born to Rex Joseph Jensen and Vira Marie Hall on January 23, 1946, in Rexburg, ID.

Howard was raised in Burton and attended school in Burton and Rexburg, graduating in 1964.  At a young age he discovered...

Feb 1, 2025

Kevin LeRoy Grende born August 20, 1966 to Clella JoAnn Smith and Roy Grende. Left us unexpectedly on February 1, 2025.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but spent most of his childhood in Saint Anthony and Teton, Idaho. His world was forever altered at the age of 10 when his mother died. Soon after,...

Jan 31, 2025

Valene Taggart Heer, age 95, of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, passed away due to congestive heart failure on January 31, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Valene was born the youngest of six children in South Weber, Utah on February 5, 1929 to Jasper Seaman Taggart and Cecil June (Thompson) Taggart and at the age of one, moved...

Jan 31, 2025

Annette Goodrich Ellsworth left the mortal portion of her eternal life on January 31, 2025.  She was staying with one of her daughters in Nibley, Utah at the time of her death.

Annette was born to Orlo and Mabel Gardiner Goodrich on March 18, 1944, in Vernal, Utah. She was the second of their four daughters.

Jan 29, 2025

Layle F. Bagley (86) was born January 11, 1939 to Fred Bagley and Milrhea Shelton Bagley in Rexburg, Idaho. He died January 29, 2025. He grew up on a farm in Salem. Layle attended school at Sugar-Salem.

Layle was active in sports. After high school he married Glenda Rydalch in the Idaho Falls temple. Layle and Glenda...

Jan 28, 2025

Rosemary Roberts Ravsten died peacefully in Murray, Utah on January 28, 2025 from complications with her heart. She was 79 years old.

Rosemary was born to her mother Mary Alyce Davies Bell in Ogden, Utah on July 16, 1945. Her mother described her as "perfect in every way".  Rosemary was a great joy and comfort to her...

Jan 28, 2025

Dalynn LaVonne Cross began her mortal journey at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Aurora, Colorado on 11 July 1961.  Her parents, Beverly LaVonne Gibbons and Dale Moritz Cross, were delighted to have a baby girl in the family, as was her older brother, Brian McKinley Cross.

Dalynn (Day/Daye) often recalled her experiences with her mother's poodle breeding business and...