Obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce that our wonderful David Edward Asay, 83, has died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, after a hard-fought and valiant battle with cancer and Alzheimer's. He returned to his Heavenly Father in the presence of his cherished wife, Donna, and loving stepdaughter Jeorgette Perry. Always the first to...

Jan 6, 2024

Bonnie Ray Liljenquist, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living Center, Rexburg, Idaho.

Bonnie was born September 10, 1932 in Sugar City, Idaho, to John Edward Humphreys and Matilda May Keppner.  She was the youngest of four daughters born to the couple.

When Bonnie was still young they moved to...

Jan 5, 2024

Karen Winters passed away on January 5th 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Karen lived the majority f her life in Chester.  She enjoyed nature, country living, photography, video games, and reading. She is loved and will be missed. She is survived by her brothers Ronney, Kelly, and Billy Reed as well as her children Robert, Peggie, Jade,...

Jan 5, 2024

Kenneth Ray Hill who commonly went by Ken or Kenny passed away on January 5th 2024 at the age of 68.

Ken was born to Pauline Ostermiller and Donald Hill on June 18th, 1955. Ken lived most of his life in Rexburg Idaho and graduated high school from Madison high school and received some additional education from...

Jan 2, 2024

Shirley Laverne Faughn, 73 of Rigby (formally Rexburg, ID) passed away on January 2, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her beloved husband Doyle, and loving family.

Laverne was born March 4, 1950 in Harviell, Missouri. The youngest of twelve children, the sixth daughter born to Johnny Clifford Lovett and Mabel Isabel Burns, who taught her the...

Jan 1, 2024

Dennis Jack Birch, 70, of Rexburg, died January 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Birch was born on January 14, 1953 to Jack and Iris Birch in St. Anthony, Idaho. He was the middle child having an older brother and a younger sister.

His parents ran a dude ranch at Jenny Lake, Birch...

Jan 1, 2024

Clarence Vaune Powell, 81, of Rexburg, Idaho, died January 1, 2024, from natural causes.

Vaune was born August 31, 1942, in Rexburg  to Clarence "Sandy" Powell and Grace Knight Powell.  He attended local schools and graduated from Madison High School in 1960.

Ten days after graduating from high school he enlisted in the Idaho National...

Dec 29, 2023

Maria Lorenza passed peacefully from this life, in the comfort of her home on December 29, 2023, at the age of 68.

Maria was born November 20, 1955 in Rio Grande Zacatecas Mexico to Maria Luisa bautista and Manuel Esquivel. She moved to Teton, Idaho in 1972 and moved to Rexburg, Idaho in 1997.

Maria...

Dec 26, 2023

Crystal LaRee Smith Hillier passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family on December 26, 2023, at the age of 88. Crystal was born January 28, 1935, in Cedron, Idaho, a small town in Teton Valley. The snow was so deep her brothers were tasked to let the doctor know. They hitched up the dogs and rode to the...

Dec 24, 2023

Claudia Spencer Knaizuk, 84, of Council Bluffs, IA, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Rexburg, ID. She was well-loved by many and will be missed by those who had the chance to know her.

Claudia was born in Ogden, UT, to Clyde and Alice Spencer, their first child and only daughter. Claudia was preceded in death by...

Dec 15, 2023

Robin Sue Scroggins, 65, of Rexburg, died December 15, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital of natural causes.

She was born May 21, 1958, in Redding, California to Lucy Ann Shaw and Henry Lee Scroggins.  She was raised and attended school in Redding.

After graduating from high school she was married to Skip Notley.  Two...

Dec 15, 2023

Joseph Kent Marlor passed away in the early morning hours of December 15, 2023, at the age of 87, due to incidents of age. Kent was born on September 16, 1936, in Murray, Utah, to Robert and Fern Jacobsen Marlor. He was the oldest of four children and lived in Midvale, Utah until he left home after graduation from...

Dec 13, 2023

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Dec 10, 2023

Anayi G Lopez, 17 of Teton was called home to the loving arms of the heavenly father on December 10th 2023

Born December 20th 2005, in Rexburg Idaho, she grew up and attended elementary school in Teton and graduated a year early from South Fremont High School in June of 2023. Anayi enjoyed anything that came with...

Dec 10, 2023

Gerardo Garcia Jr, 18, of St. Anthony, was called home to the loving arms of his heavenly father on December 10, 2023.

Born April 7th, 2005, in Rexburg, Idaho, he grew up and attended school in St. Anthony; Graduating from South Fremont High School in June of 2023. There was nothing that Junior enjoyed more than fixing...

Dec 9, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Galler) Erickson, 85 yrs old, died peacefully Dec 9th 2023, at the Homestead in Rexburg Idaho.

Services will be held on Dec 15th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rexburg 4th Ward Chapel, 166 S. 1st E. Rexburg ID 83440. With a viewing at 9:30-10:40 AM followed by the Funeral Service at...

Dec 6, 2023

Eleanor Ingrid Nelson was born April 2, 1934 in Elberta, Utah to Alof and Hilda Nelson. She was the youngest child having two older sisters, Norene and Kathleen and a brother Ray. They were happy and had very little. Not having many conveniences, we now have.

Ellie graduated from Payson High School in 1952. Continuing on to...

Dec 5, 2023

Denton Rocky Palmer, 46, of Roberts, Idaho died December 5, 2023, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born January 27, 1977, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Rocky and Trixie Swensen Palmer.  He was raised in Teton City, Idaho.  He attended Teton Elementary school and graduated from South Fremont High School in 1995.

He was...

Dec 4, 2023

Dad peacefully returned to his heavenly home on the Monday, December 4, 2023.

Bill was born more than 92 years ago on February 25, 1931, in Rexburg, ID. to William F. (Frenchy) and Sylvia Carter. He grew up in Rexburg and on the farm in Sugar City.

On November 9, 1950, he married his high...

Dec 2, 2023

Tracy James Costello, 45, of Salem died Saturday, December 2, 2023.  He was born in Santa Cruz, California, to Gary Lee Costello and Leona Karlene Prentice. He grew up in Santa Cruz, California; Sacramento, California; Reno, Nevada; and the majority of his teenage years in Phelan, California.

After turning 21, he moved to Sitka, Alaska and became...