Obituaries

Nov 11, 2024

Susan Alice Herker, 78, was called back to her Heavenly Father on November 11, 2024.  She was born on September 8,1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William August Herker, Jr. and Alice Loraine Jones Herker.  She was the oldest of four children.

Susan was raised and received her education in Des Moines. She graduated from Des Moines...

Nov 5, 2024

David Keith Christiansen was born on December 9, 1970, and died on November 5, 2024, in Spanish Fork, Utah.

A graduate of South Fremont High School (1989), David excelled in Student Leadership and sports, most notably in basketball, where he was an all-star center. David was also the student body President his senior year and introduced activities...

Nov 3, 2024

Darin Christopher Scanlon passed away from natural causes on November 3rd, 2024. He was 59 and living in Rexburg, Idaho in recent years. Originally from California, Darin was born to Diane Sheila Woodworth (Scanlon) and Robert Wayne Scanlon - both parents were from San Francisco, California.

Darin attended school in Marin County, California and took and early...

Nov 2, 2024

Gordon Rett Southam, 58, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 surrounded by family.

Gordon was born on September 10, 1966, in Cedar City, Utah as the first child to Everett R. Southam and Sherry Turner Southam. Before Gordon was 4 years old he had lived in 5 states and 8 different houses. After his dad graduated...

Nov 1, 2024

Kathleen L. Peterson of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away from natural causes on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 94.  She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 27, 1930, in Preston, Idaho, the second child of George Gilbert and Vera Steele Stanger Larsen.  The family soon moved to Idaho Falls and then to Rexburg, Idaho.  ...

Nov 1, 2024

Sweet, spicy little Annika Constance Mercado-Drussel, born May 20, 2020, joined our Father in Heaven November 1, 2024.

Anni had a big love for her family.  When Anni loved, she loved big.  She had a love for all animals especially horses and outdoors.  If Anni had to stay inside for too long, she was going crazy.  Anyone...

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Carol Munns, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medial Center in Idaho Falls, Id.

Mary was born to Rutha Marie Carr Bagley and Cletus Orville Bagley on December 13th, 1937.  She was the 2nd child of 4 children.

She spent her younger years...

Oct 24, 2024

Jack Leroy Berkheimer, Jr. Passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 67 at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho, following a brief acute event complicating his chronic health condition.

Jack was born in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona on February 21, 1957 to Jack Leroy Berkheimer, Sr. And Mildred Kaye (Williams) Berkheimer.  He was the firstborn...

Oct 21, 2024

Cheryl Boyer Hansen, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, following a 14 year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Cheryl was born on Friday, June 13, 1952, to Fred H. and Helen Barnes Boyer of Arco, Idaho. The fourth of six children, she was raised in a home filled with love, gospel...

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Von Sorensen, beloved husband, father, brother and best friend passed away on October 18, 2024, due to a long illness at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was the first born to LaVon Sorensen and Phyllis Hawkes Sorensen, on December 4, 1944 in Rexburg, Idaho.  He was sealed for time and all eternity to Gloria...

Oct 16, 2024

Violet Jensen passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the age of 85, after struggling with dementia for ten years. She was born April 30, 1939, in Independence, Idaho, to Erma LoRee and Andrew Wesley Hansen.

She grew up in Thornton, Idaho, along with her five sisters. She attended Madison High School where she met her...

Oct 15, 2024

Lorin Reynold Hales, age 86, of Sugar City, died at his home with his loving wife, JaNele, by his side on October 15, 2024.  Lorin was born August 13, 1938, to Camille Janson Wylie and Lloyd L. Hales in Rexburg, Idaho.  He spent his growing up years in several places including Oregon and Idaho and settled back in Rexburg...

Oct 15, 2024

Shirley Ruth Brandley Donahue passed away from this world Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  She was born May 21, 1932 in Salt Lake City, UT to Arthur Paul Brandley and Ruth Matilda Winters.

Mom was the oldest of 5 siblings. Her sister, Barbara Brandley Harris and brother, Kent Brandley were also born in Salt Lake City. Her parents...

Oct 14, 2024

Dale was born in Ashton, Idaho to Goldie & Alford Zitting. He grew up on the family farm in Greentimber. He graduated from North Fremont High School in 1949.

After high school Dale joined the Army and was sent to Korea. After that he was based in Dillingen, Germany where he met his wife Anna Deimling. They...

Oct 13, 2024

Karlene Bratsman McFarland, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on October 13, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Karlene was born to John Bratsman and Verla Ward on January 6, 1935 in Rexburg Idaho at her Grandma and Grandpa Wards house. She was the oldest of 6 children. She had 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

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Oct 5, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Jennifer Rhodehouse passing.

She peacefully departed on October 5th, 2024 at EIRMC, surrounded by her loved ones after suffering a stroke on September 28th.

Jennifer Fried, born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 27 1975 was raised with love by her parent Robyn...

Oct 1, 2024

Sandra Kay Lewellen, born on December 8, 1940, passed away at the age of 83 on October 1, 2024, in Sugar City, Idaho. Sandra was a person who cherished simplicity and humility, deeply devoted to her family and her faith. She was known for her cooking and baking, particularly her beloved Grandma waffles, rolls, and pies.

Throughout...

Sep 27, 2024

Our sweet Austin Jay Wilson passed away on September 27, 2024 surrounded by loved ones following a car accident in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on April 28, 1999 and was raised by loving parents Andrea Wilson, William Olsen, and Connor Wilson along with grandparents Kendall and Cristina Sommer.

Austin grew up...

Sep 24, 2024

Mala Kristine Jensen Anderson was born on September 9, 1953, in Rexburg, Idaho. During her childhood, she lived in several places in Idaho, including Rexburg, Weiser, Driggs, and eventually settled back in Rexburg, where she graduated from Madison High School. She was an excellent student and a friend to everyone who knew her.

Following high school, Mala...

Sep 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcia Kay Iverson - Widdison announce her passing.  Marcia was 76, living in Rexburg Idaho,  she died Monday September 16th of 2024. She is survived by her nephews,  Robert Iverson and Jon Iverson.  She will be missed