Obituaries

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...

Apr 27, 2023

ValaRae Aileen Hawks Allred or "Val" was born October 9, 1980 to Ricky Darrell and Karla Genile Calder Hawks in Ogden, Utah. Val was a calm, sleepy baby, but as she grew, it was obvious she had a spunky and courageous spirit. Val had fight and was unafraid to go after her goals. She was competitive by nature...

Apr 23, 2023

Kent LaVon Morris was born 23 September 1955 to Eugene Lowell Morris and Velma LaVon Larsen Morris in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Kent was the youngest of three children. He attended Hawthorne Elementary, OE Bell Jr. High School and Skyline High School where he was the Pep Band President and graduated in 1974 in the top ten percent of his...

Apr 19, 2023

Lee J Withers passed away at his home on April 19, 2023. He was born to Frederick Richard and Lucy Lee Withers on June 18, 1931 in Hibbard (Rexburg), Idaho. He was the seventh in a family of nine children (eight of them boys).

Lee graduated from Sugar Salem High School and was a starting basketball player...

Apr 14, 2023

Evelyn Julia Clark Mason June 11, 1926 - April 14, 2023 Evelyn Mason passed away peacefully the evening of April 14th at the Ashton Living Center with two of her children and a granddaughter at her side.

She is survived by siblings Annetta Hendrickson, Edgar Clark and Jay Clark; children and spouses W. Clark Mason (Renee), Rashell...

Apr 11, 2023

James "Jim" Blaine Blake was born on January 21, 1951 to Blaine and Doris Tibbitts Blake in Saint Anthony, Idaho.  He was the first boy after three older sisters and was followed by two younger brothers. Until three years old he lived in Plano, then resided in Saint Anthony for the remainder of his life, with the exception of...

Apr 11, 2023

Marilyn Logan, age 87 of St. Anthony Idaho passed away at her home on April 11, 2023. She was born July 15, 1935 in St. Anthony to Douglas Baird Logan and Mary Malissa Simons Logan.

Marilyn has lived all her life in St. Anthony, and started her career as a secretary for Gardner oil working part time...

Apr 9, 2023

With family members by her side, Joan Cluff Jeppson, 87, passed away peacefully Easter morning, April 9, 2023, in her home in Sugar City, Idaho. Joan was born July 18, 1935, in Rexburg, Idaho, the second daughter of Owen J. Cluff and Idella Elizabeth Smith Cluff. She attended schools in Sugar City and Rexburg and graduated with highest honors...