Obituaries

Jun 23, 2024

Charles Leslie Rawson, "Chuck" a cherished and vibrant soul, passed away at the age of 99 on June 23, 2024, in Smithfield, UT, following a hard fall. Born on January 12, 1925, in St. Anthony, Idaho, His life was marked by his outgoing nature, inventive spirit, and profound love for his family and friends.

Charles proudly served...

Jun 19, 2024

Mary Woolsey Withers was born March 19, 1930, in Teton City, Idaho, to Don and Gwennie Woolsey. She had two brothers Ted and Bobby and one sister Janis. When she was eight years old the family moved to El Monte, California where she attended school and graduated from High School.

On July 26, 1951 she married Ellis...

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 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 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,...

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 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...

May 19, 2024

Marilyn Nebeker Anderson, passed away from a short, but hard battle with cancer on May 19th, 2024 at the age of 56 surrounded by her family. She was born February 25th, 1968 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Gary and Linda Nebeker. She was the third of six  children. She attended Murtaugh schools and graduated in 1986. Marilyn loved growing...

May 10, 2024

Judy Marie Summers passed away at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a 5 month battle with Lymphoma she was accompanied by her two daughters and her oldest granddaughter.

She was born November 4, 1947 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Leonard and Elsie Martin. She grew up in Grant, Idaho on the family farm she had...

May 10, 2024

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul, he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with...

May 5, 2024

Kim Alisa Oswald, 64, of Rexburg Idaho, passed away on May 5, 2024, in her sleep.

Kim was born on June 11, 1958, to Duane & Carol Oswald in Idaho falls, Idaho. After Kim graduated from Bonneville High School in 1976, She went on to study for accounting at Ricks College.

In 1977, Kim was...