Obituaries

May 24, 2023

Richard Frederic Whitehead passed away in his home May 24, 2023, from complications of cardiac arrest. Richard was born to Josiah Samuel Whitehead and Marilyn Lindsay on August 13, 1964, in Stockton, California.

Richard was born 3 months early. He struggled from the beginning and overcame challenges early in his life. Richard was quite accident prone; it...

May 22, 2023

Howard Gorham Whitney passed away in his home on May 22, 2023, at the age of 80. Howard was born on February 2, 1943, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Leonard and Frances Whitney. When he was 13 years old his family moved to Anaheim, California. Shortly after moving, missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints knocked on...

May 20, 2023

If you knew Clarann Palmer, you knew she was gracious, gentle, kind, funny, prone to service and truly good. If you didn't know her, this is a hint of who she is:

Clara Ann Dalley was the first child born to Milton W and Martha Fife Dalley on February 11, 1935 in Preston, Idaho. Hers was a...

May 20, 2023

Ross Berrett passed away on May 20th two days short of his 59th birthday. Ross was born on May 22, 1964 in Rexburg, Idaho to Delwyn and Francine Berrett. When he was four months old his family moved to Laie, Hawaii.When he was thirteen years old his family moved back to Rexburg. Ross was a member of the Church...

May 20, 2023

Dallin Glade Tew passed away May 20 , 2023 at his home in Rexburg, Idaho. Dallin was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 18, 1999.  He is cherished by his family. It was easy for Dallin to love others, especially those who did not seem to fit in. He enjoyed spending time with those with mental illness and developmental...

May 19, 2023

Marie Birch passed away on May 19, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by her family.  She was born August 31, 1934 in Rigby, Idaho, the daughter of Will Frank and Helen Hayes Burt.  She was the second of 3 children. She graduated from high school in St. Anthony in 1953, and on August 6, 1954 she married Vincent...

May 19, 2023

Keith Raymond Erikson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2023. Keith was born in Rexburg on December 24, 1937 to Raymond and La Von Erikson. He was raised on the family farm south of Rexburg.

In 1959 he married Cora Ley Anderson in the Idaho Falls temple and together they raised 7 children....

May 18, 2023

Russell Lee Wilcox, 65, of Emmett, Idaho passed away on May 18, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1957 in St. Anthony, Idaho. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Bonnie Wilcox, and his son Jeff Wilcox.

Russell served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He was proud of his...

May 17, 2023

Lowell Raymond Allen born March 23, 1933 in Menan, Idaho. He was born to Willard Lowe Allen and Almira Raymond. He was born at home because there was too much snow to get to a hospital. He was the second child after his brother W.Raymond Allen. Later two sisters were born Ann and Almira.

He was raised...

May 11, 2023

Wilma Fern Zufelt, 100, passed away on May 11, 2023, in Rexburg, Idaho. Wilma was a long-time resident of Durango, CO but had lived with her son here in the Rexburg area for the last 10+ years.

Wilma had 13 children (all still living, she was very proud of that), 49 grandchildren, 127 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren....

May 10, 2023

Mabelle Ellsworth Falter, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away at her daughter's home in Washington, Utah, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Mabelle was born August 18, 1931, in Pocatello, Idaho to Claude William Ellsworth and Matilda Ann Flamm. She was the youngest of ten children. She was raised in Pocatello and attended Pocatello High School where she met her...

May 7, 2023

It's been 92 ¾ years since the beautiful Camas Meadows of Kilgore welcomed the fourth child of Olaf and Mary Leown Harris Frederiksen on August 23, 1930. Thelma Leown Frederiksen was delivered by her Grandma Harris. And joined her siblings Emma, Clarence and Glen. Her childhood was idyllic; spending time in creeks and meadows with friends and family,...

May 6, 2023

Janet Lee Hibbert passed away in her home surrounded by all her children after a prolonged battle with cancer.  Janet was born August 14, 1941, in La Grande, Oregon to Wallace James Allen and Sarah Helen Rostock.  She was joined four years later by her only sibling, a sister, Sue Darlene Allen (Rasmussen).  Her mother was a cosmetologist and...

May 6, 2023

Reed B. Sommer passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Reed was the 3rd child of 6 born in Hibbard, Idaho to Hyrum and Ethel Sommer. Reed lived his youth on the family farm located on the banks of the Henry's Fork. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, playing church softball...

May 5, 2023

Melba W. Pincock Carter 1931-2023 Melba peacefully returned to her heavenly home on May 5th 2023. Melba was born over 91 years ago on September 3rd 1931 in Sugar City, Idaho to Howard and Lily Pincock on the family farm. She loved running around on the farm with her five siblings, playing outside, swimming in the canal and riding...

May 4, 2023

Benjamin Paul Schiess, 80, passed away May 4, 2023, in Rexburg, Idaho. Ben was born October 1, 1942, to Benjamin Theophil Schiess and Ila June Steadman.

He grew up in Logan Utah. He attended school at Ellis Elementary, Logan Jr. High, Logan High, Utah State University, and Salt Lake Trade Tech.

He proudly served his...

May 1, 2023

Dallas Boulter was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on November 17, 1943 to Paul Leon Boulter and Zola Campbell.

Dallas' service in the United State Army began in 1962 and ended with an honorable discharge.

He went to work for the J. R. Simplot Company in 1993 and worked there for more than 25 years....

Apr 30, 2023

Heath William Rushton, 56, of Rexburg Idaho passed away April 30, 2023 of natural causes.

He was born February 24, 1967 to LaVar and Betty Rushton in Salt Lake City, Utah. He moved to Rexburg, Idaho at the age of 9 just in time for the Teton Dam to break. He attended Central Elementary, Sugar-Salem Junior and...

Apr 28, 2023

Jerry G. Virgin passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born in Rigby, Idaho on April 21, 1950 to Dell and Lois Virgin. Jerry was the middle child of 5 kids. His siblings include his brothers Steve & Wayne, and sisters Julie  & Sandra. Jerry attended high school in Rexburg, Idaho. He...

Apr 27, 2023

Lawrence Kerlin Chilton passed away on April 27, 2023, after a bicycle accident. We are heartbroken.

Larry's family was the central focus of his life. Alongside his dear wife, Doreen, he raised five children. Doreen has been Larry's top priority since the moment he first saw her, which was evident through his devotion, commitment, love, and tender...