Obituaries

Feb 23, 2023

David Brent Millward, 25, of Sugar City, Idaho unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

He grew up in Sugar City and graduated high school there.

David was known for his quick wit. He caught onto things easily and when he put his mind to doing something, there was nothing in this world that...

Feb 21, 2023

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Donald Clyde Bird, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born in the modest Glendale, Arizona, family home on September 19, 1937, the unexpected second of twin boys, the youngest children born to the Presbyterian minister Eldred Holloway Bird and his wife Edith Marie Laidlaw...

Feb 21, 2023

John Graner passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 after a valiant fight with health problems.

He was born June 24, 1952 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to John Tilgman Graner and Angelina Theresa Zuanet. He was the second child, with an older and younger sister. He attended and graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School. He participated in...

Feb 14, 2023

Lynn ElRay Webster, age 78, passed away on February 14, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He lived a life filled with service. Lynn served in multiple callings as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, fulfilling a full time mission in the Southern Australia Mission from the 1963...

Feb 14, 2023

Gloria Jean Kington Widdison, 76, of Rexburg, Idaho passed peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2023 at Madison Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 13, 1946 in Rexburg, Idaho to Raymond Ricks Kington and Rhea Nielsen Kington.

Gloria attended primary schools in Annis and Rexburg, graduating in 1965 from Madison High School....

Feb 13, 2023

Steven Butcher, age 71, passed away on February 13, 2023 at the Morningstar Memory Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Steven was born in Fairmont, WV the son of Gail Butcher and Helen Virginia Henderson Butcher. He provided a playmate for his older brother, Clinton, whom he adored. Steven was...

Feb 13, 2023

Vesta Bagley Withers, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 13, 2023.

She was born in Salem, Idaho, April 7, 1930, to Lorenzo Edwards Bagley and Ethel Eliza Jensen Bagley. She was the seventh of eleven children. Mom graduated from Sugar-Salem High School where she played French horn and was an editor.

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Feb 12, 2023

Brint Dell Freeman, 73, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2023 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 4, 1950 in Saint Anthony, Idaho to Paul Frank Freeman and Betty Jane Wilson Freeman. He was raised in Plano, Idaho and attended school in Sugar City, later...

Feb 11, 2023

Claire Christensen passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Claire was a tenacious force in the world, the doggedness of her spirit matched by her deep reserves of thoughtfulness and compassion. It was no secret that she preferred dogs to people, rescuing and caring for them throughout her life. They were as much a part of her family as...

Feb 10, 2023

Gina Marie Munns, 44, gained her crown of glory on February 10, 2023, in Idaho Falls, ID, surrounded by her loving family. Her body just couldn't fight any longer on this earth. She put up a good fight for many years, and won each battle faithfully, But it was time to go home and join the loved ones waiting...

Feb 8, 2023

Linda Lou Eckman, 78, passed away on February 8, 2023, in Rexburg, ID. She was born August 5, 1944, in Lafayette, Indiana to Helen F. and Byrel J. Coffman.

Linda graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City, UT in 1962. The year after graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Lewis M. Bateman in Salt...

Feb 7, 2023

Robert "Bob" Boice, age 78, passed away on February 7, 2023 in the comfort of his home with his family surrounding him. Bob touched the lives of many people through his service to his Church, Madison School District, and the community. He served for over 30 years at Madison School District as a Principal, Vice Principal, Special Education Instructor,...

Feb 5, 2023

Michael Wayne Smith, our beloved father, passed away on February 5, 2023 in Rexburg, Idaho at the age of 67.

He was born on December 10, 1955 in Greybull, Wyoming. He was the sixth of eight children born to Scott Haskell Smith and Lova LaRae Kinghorn. The family resided on Shell Creek near Greybull, Wyoming.

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Feb 5, 2023

Patrick Howard McLeod, 57, of Rexburg, ID, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Born in Milk River, Alberta, Canada, he was the son of the late Neil Delmar McLeod and Glenna Mae (Berezay) McLeod. He was a 1984 graduate of Erle Rivers High School. He served a full-time mission for the...

Feb 4, 2023

Marian Yvonne Long Olsen, was born on April 23, 1935 to Wayne Porter and Jean Evelyn Fage Long in Burley, Idaho.

She had two older siblings, Carol and Guysey and two younger siblings, Rodger and Delores.

She graduated from Burley High School in 1953. In 1954 she met Elmer John ˝Ole˝ Olsen Jr. while he...

Jan 30, 2023

Dean Ray Blanchard of Chester, ID passed away January 30, 2023 at the Ashton Living Center at the age of 88.

He was born February 23, 1934 to Henry Devere and Rebbeca Hanson Blanchard.

He loved being outdoors, whether for sports or work. He farmed all his life. In his youth Dean Ray was known...

Jan 30, 2023

Christian Steele Hinckley, our beloved "Papa," returned to his heavenly home on January 30, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born on December 7, 1939, in Lovell, Wyoming. He was the oldest of seven children born to DeVere Taggart Hinckley and Madge Marchant Hinckley; the family resided in Cowley, WY. He was very proud of his pioneer ancestry...

Jan 29, 2023

Danny Oliver Daniel, 71, of Rexburg, passed away on January 29, 2023 in Rexburg, Idaho. Danny was born in Fort Worth, Texas to James Curtis Daniel and Ida Mae Woods on July 15, 1951. Danny was the oldest brother to four younger siblings: Libby, Jimmy, Joe, and Rea.

Raised in the Deep South, Danny learned how to...

Jan 29, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family. Lowe Alan Edlefsen of Victor Idaho passed away January 29th 2023 in Idaho Falls after a short battle with an aggressive cancer.

Alan, as he was known to everyone, was born July the 8th 1966 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Lee and Carolee Edlefsen.

He grew up in Parker, Idaho...

Jan 26, 2023

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Ann Williams Roy of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away in the afternoon of January 26, 2023. She passed away in her home while resting.

Pat was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 7, 1932. She was the youngest child of Leslie Walter and Delta Elizabeth Williams. Patricia graduated from Twin Falls...