Obituaries

Jun 18, 2024

David Blaine Niederer, aged 69, passed away on June 18, 2024, at home from pancreatic cancer. He was known for his warm sense of humor, strong work ethic, and love of learning.

He was born February 15, 1955, in Rigby, Idaho, to Rulon Blaine and Gayle Morgan Niederer. He was raised in Rexburg, Idaho and had fond...

Jun 18, 2024

Donna Ball Eckman, 90, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Donna was born November 3, 1933, in Rexburg, Idaho to Joseph Henry Ball and Ina Thomson. She attended school at Sugar-Salem schools and graduated valedictorian. She continued her education at Ricks College where she met...

Jun 17, 2024

William (Bill) George Cook passed from his mortal journey on Monday June 17, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born on June 4, 1933 to Ray and Lucille Cook in Independence, WA. He was the 3rd of 7 children.

His early years consisted of working on ranching, dairy, and fruit farms. He learned to work...

Jun 17, 2024

Jessie Pauline Nelson Craig died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2024. Jessie was born May 25, 1938, in Amarillo Texas. She grew up with 1 brother, 4 sisters and 2 step sisters. She met her future husband, Francis R. Craig in Amarillo, and they were wed on Oct. 19, 1955. Jessie worked in variousw fields including electronic...

Jun 14, 2024

Shauna Johnson Samuelson, 73, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, following complications of a stroke which occurred during an effort to repair a major aneurysm on her carotid artery. She leaves her husband, eight children, and thirty-seven grandchildren, who loved her deeply. Whether she was birding and tracking animals in Yellowstone, avidly researching ascents of Mount Everest, or embracing...

Jun 13, 2024

Norma Jean Hawkes Bagley, 87, of Salem, died from natural causes Thursday, June 13, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born April 19, 1937 to Bryant and Evelyn Hawkes, the youngest of five girls.

Norma attended Madison High School, graduating in 1955. She worked in a soda shop and later as a hairdresser until she met her...

Jun 13, 2024

Mary Ann Kehaulani "Kay" Potter Henrikson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 13, 2024,  leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion. Born on July 28, 1947, in Oahu, Hawaii, to Alma and Mary Potter, Kay was the second daughter in a...

Jun 12, 2024

Florence Ada Ipsen Bowman died peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2024. Florence was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Florence was born December 28, 1930, in Pleasantview, Idaho, near Malad, Idaho. Florence grew up in a happy home surrounded by cousins and attended the nearby three-room school house until 8th grade. She attended high...

Jun 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we announce the passing of Kenneth "Ken" Lee Hildenbrand, aged 71, of Rexburg, who left us on Monday June 10, 2024. A man of laughter, a tender heart, and tenacity.

Ken was born on March 30, 1953 in Fulda, Indiana to Raymond and Virginia (Fuchs) Hildenbrand. He spent...

Jun 9, 2024

Bertina Alice (Wilding) Steiner, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 9, 2024. She was born October 23, 1934 in Rexburg, Idaho to Frank and Alice Wilding. She lived her early years in humble circumstances in Pratt Ward near Driggs, Idaho on the family farm. She attended grammar school there, traveling to and from school in a horse-drawn school...

Jun 6, 2024

Michael Kay Pincock, 78, of Sugar City and a former Monteview area resident, died June 6, 2024.

He was born March 10, 1946 to Blaine Dee Pincock and Alvaretta Severe. He lived in the St. Anthony area and then in The Dalles, OR as a young boy. He moved to Monteview, ID with his dad and brother,...

Jun 3, 2024

No services are being planned

May 30, 2024

Wayne Eldrus Young, 96, passed away May 30, 2024 in Idaho Falls. He was born March 7, 1928 in Twin Groves, Idaho. He was the eldest son of Vera Broadbent Young and James Cyrus Young. He grew up on the farm in Twin Groves with 3 younger brothers (Lowell, Rex and Dee) and one sister (Sally). It was during...

May 30, 2024

Lois Jean Hanlin Phillips was born Feb 9, 1932 to Nellie Gay Dye Hanlin and Plenny Amos Hanlin at Elkview, Kanawha Co. in West Virginia.

Lois was the last surviving member of nine siblings that included Donna, Bruce, Paul, Carl, Dale, Phyllis, Fern, & Joanne. Her parents are buried at: Pisgah United Methodist Cemetery, De Kalb, Gilmer,...

May 28, 2024

Kim Dawson Summers, 72, passed away at home on May 28th, 2024 from natural causes.

He was born June 7th, 1951 in Rexburg, ID to Roy Summers and LaRee Dawson Winn. He spent a picture-perfect childhood on his family farm playing with his beloved cousins in what he considered to be "God's Country." He worked hard, played...

May 25, 2024

Jackie Lyn Schwendiman Perry, 58, of Thornton, Idaho, passed away on May 25, 2024.

Jackie was born on July 9, 1965, in Rexburg, Idaho to Lynn Schwendiman and LeeAnn Kirkham. She grew up in Parker and Wilford, Idaho, and attended Teton Elementary, South Fremont Jr. High, and graduated from South Fremont High School.

She met...

May 24, 2024

Michelle left this life unexpectedly on May 24,2024 at the age of 44. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, family and friends.

Michelle is survived by her daughter Harper Orme (of Rexburg, ID), husband Wayne Orme (of St Anthony, ID), father Jim Horkley (of Rexburg, ID), mother Jeanie Seamons and stepdad Tony Seamons (Bellville, Texas),...

May 23, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Martha Rawson Russell, 85, returned to her Father in Heaven following a lingering illness.  She was surrounded by her husband, brother and sister-in-law as she transitioned into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

Martha was born in St. Anthony, Idaho on June 6, 1938 to Leslie LeRoy Rawson and Sarah Elizabeth...

May 22, 2024

Glendon Lee Nelson (63) unexpectedly passed away on May 22nd, 2024.

He was born on February 1st, 1961, to Helen Marie Palmer and Darwin Lee Nelson in Rexburg Idaho. Growing up he loved to go hunting and fishing with his brothers Randy and Justin. He was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints when...

May 20, 2024

Lynn Paul Shirley passed away on May 20, 2024 from his fight against cancer. Lynn was born on September 29, 1949 to Leo George Shirley and Mary Virginia Garner Shirley. He was the youngest child in his family growing up in the Salem area.

Private family services are being held. He will be interred at the Teton-Newdale...