Obituaries

Feb 27, 2025

Frank Ray Turner passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Anthony, Idaho, on February 27, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1967, to Duke and Valeen Turner.

Frank met the love of his life and partner in crime, Ann, through a mutual friend. They married on November 12, 1988, and spent 37 wonderful years together,...

Feb 26, 2025

On February 26, 2025, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Sheryl Peterson Bell, passed away at home surrounded by family.

Sheryl was born in Rexburg, Idaho in 1944 and was raised on a potato farm in Plano, Idaho by loving parents who taught her the value of hard work and devotion to their faith. Sheryl was the...

Feb 19, 2025

LaNay Withers Grover died February 19, 2025.  She was born in the spring of 1940 to Lawrence and Ardella Withers.  She joined her older brother in their home in Sugar City, Idaho.  The family added three more brothers, and they all moved to Hibbard, Idaho to a home with indoor plumbing and a room of her own.  Hard work...

Feb 18, 2025

Colton Gray Miller passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 30 in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was born on August 12, 1994 in Rexburg to Amber and Kevin Miller. He was raised by Amber and Alex Martin in Sugar City where he attended school. He got his GED in 2012.

When Cole was...

Feb 18, 2025

Ada Ruth Hobbs Ostermiller, 98, passed away quietly and on her terms, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Ada was born on June 21, 1926 in a little house on Hog Hollow in Twin Groves, Idaho, the fifth child of Ernest William and Mabel Eliza Abegglen...

Feb 17, 2025

On February 17th 2025, Nora Liggett left her earthly home to live in Heaven . Her  journey began on August 1, 1983 when she was welcomed into a family which eventually became four sisters and one brother. As the middle child, Nora held a special place in their hearts.

Nora grew up in Hibbard, Idaho, and lived...

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...