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Paul Packer

Paul Packer

Apr 19, 2026

Paul M. Packer, 62, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born on March 6, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Don and Linda Packer, he was the second oldest of six children. From an early age, he was known for his caring heart, strong sense of family, and sense of humor.

In 1983, he proudly served in the Army...

Bryan Maughan

Bryan Maughan

Apr 16, 2026

With great sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, brother, and friend, Bryan Doughdy Maughan, at the age of 59. Bryan was born on August 27, 1966, and passed away after courageously battling cancer for nearly three years.

Bryan lived a life filled with joy and love, raising five children alongside his beloved wife, Tracy...

Parker Dunn

Parker Dunn

Apr 13, 2026

John Parker Dunn Obituary

John Parker Dunn, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2026, just days before his 43rd birthday. He was born on April 21, 1983, in Payson, Utah.

Parker spent his early childhood in Springville, Utah, before moving with his family to Rexburg, Idaho, in 1988, where he lived near Porter Park. In August 2002,...

Danny Riddle

Danny Riddle

Apr 9, 2026

Danny is survivied by his wife Marva, children Dean (Natalie) Riddle, Blake Riddle, Cody (Merry) Riddle, Garen (Krista) Riddle. Grandchildren: Nick, Mike, Amber, Azhur, Anisa, Alee, Kaiden, Sydney, London, Berlin, Trey. Great grandchildren: Maddie, Braigan, Ember, Freyja, Bunny, Marie, and Arlo.

Danny loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and was a builder. He loved going to Salmon, Idaho to fish for steel...

Joyce Saurey

Joyce Saurey

Apr 6, 2026

Joyce Saurey, 95, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 at her home in Rexburg surrounded by loved ones.

Joyce was born on September 8 of 1930 to Joe and Ina Thomson Ball. She attended and graduated school at Sugar-Salem at 17 years old. She then worked for the ASC office, which fit her love of secretariat work, carrying that with...

Marilyne Peacock Skinner

Marilyne Peacock Skinner

Apr 5, 2026

Marilyne Gay (Hamblin) Peacock Skinner passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, two days before her 95th birthday, in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born April 7, 1931, to William Clyde and Reva Fern (Mangum) Hamblin in Victor, Idaho, the second oldest of four children.

Gay lived the majority of her life in the beautiful Teton Valley. She graduated from Teton High...

Doug Squires

Doug Squires

Apr 5, 2026

Douglas Reed Squires, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2026.

Douglas was born Feb. 27th, 1954 to Reed & Cora' Jean Squires and was the middle child out of his siblings.



He was a devoted father whose greatest joy and purpose in life was his three daughters, Ashley, Shellie, and Shanna. He dedicated his life to loving, supporting, and guiding...

Lisa Papenfuss

Lisa Papenfuss

Apr 3, 2026

Lisa Louise Egbert Papenfuss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away April 3rd 2026 in Rexburg Idaho surrounded by her husband and children, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for two years. She was born on July 15, 1964, in Othello, Washington, and lived a life full of love, creativity, and deep devotion to her family.

Lisa grew up on...

Dianne Whitney

Dianne Whitney

Mar 31, 2026

Dianne Charlene Whitney passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 80. Dianne was born on February 7, 1946, in Artesia, California to Wyman and Joyce Hill. She grew up in La Habra, California and loved spending time at the beach. At 16 years old, she was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Jeanene B. Hensley

Jeanene B. Hensley

Mar 30, 2026

Jeanene Billie Hensley, 83 of Rexburg, Idaho, left this earth peacefully and sweetly at her home on March 30, 2026. Jeanene was born March 20, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho to William and Nina Mae Bowen Firth.

She was the oldest of four children. She attended Burton school and at one time her schoolteacher needed a place to live and ended up...

LaVar Powell

LaVar Powell

Mar 30, 2026

Lavar G. Powell, 89, passed away on March 30, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lavar was born on October 2, 1936, in Heman, Idaho, to James Raymond Powell and Agnes Pearl Terry. He was the tenth of thirteen children, a place in the family that shaped his strong work ethic, resilience, and deep appreciation for family. Having...

Duane Siddoway

Duane Siddoway

Mar 28, 2026

Duane Kay Siddoway was born on October 8, 1960, to Ralph Wayne Siddoway and Diane Kay Avery Siddoway. He was the oldest of 6 children. The family lived in the Rigby, Rexburg and Sugar City area during his youth, but most of his memories growing up were living in the Archer/Sunnydell area, south of Rexburg. Duane made lifelong friends there...

Nina Lou Hathaway

Nina Lou Hathaway

Mar 27, 2026

Nina Lou Hathaway, 95, of Rexburg, died Friday March 27, 2026 at the Cottages in Rexburg. She was born August 24, 1930 to Lorin and Verna Ingram Westover, in Rexburg, Idaho.

She grew up in and attended schools in Rexburg, graduating from Madison High School. One day, while walking down the street, on her birthday, she met Keith Hathaway. They made...

Deanie Geisler

Deanie Geisler

Mar 26, 2026

Claudie Dean “Deanie” Anderson Geisler, 72, of Rexburg, Idaho, peacefully returned to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous six-year battle with stage 4 cancer.

Deanie was born on October 12, 1953, to Dean Claude Anderson and Wanda Jean Thompson in Rexburg, Idaho. She married the love of her life, Steve Geisler, on December 18, 1971, and together...

Sonja Sewell

Sonja Sewell

Mar 25, 2026

Sonja Sewell will be remembered as the heart of her family and a gentle, loving presence in the lives of all who knew her. A devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, she built her life around caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled with love.

As a homemaker, Sonja had a gift for turning everyday moments into...

Karen Wright

Karen Wright

Mar 16, 2026

Karen Hegsted Wright passed away peacefully at her home on March 16, 2026.

Karen was born on January 24, 1947, in Rexburg, Idaho to Harold M. Hegsted and Mary Alice Hegsted. 

Karen attended schools in Sugar City and graduated from Sugar Salem High School in 1965. She later attended business school in Boise, Idaho.

Karen worked many jobs throughout her life to provide...

Pearl Guymon Rawson

Pearl Guymon Rawson

Mar 16, 2026



“My soul delighteth in the song of the heart.”            - Doctrine & Covenants 25:12

Pearl Guymon Rawson

Pearl Guymon Rawson, age 89, of Salem, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Winnsboro, South Carolina, in the home of her daughter, Betty (William) Lacey.

Pearl was born November 1, 1936, in Milo, Idaho, to Louis Wayne Guymon and...

Mark Joncas

Mark Joncas

Mar 13, 2026

Mark Edward Joncas, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 13, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward Francis Joncas and Gloria Lucy (Trolla) Joncas. In 1981, he married the love of his life, Melanie (Wescott) Joncas, and they would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this May.

Mark graduated...

Kathy Ricks

Kathy Ricks

Mar 12, 2026

Kathryn Elizabeth Wahl Davies Ricks, 76, of Plano, Idaho passed away peacefully from blood cancer.

Kathy was born on June 23, 1949, in Rexburg, Idaho to Arthur Frederick Wahl and Nellie Laurine Lester. Kathy grew up in a home where love and hard work were a constant in their lives. She graduated from Sugar-Salem High School and attended two years at...

Kyle Brizzee

Kyle Brizzee

Mar 11, 2026

Kyle Von Brizzee, 78, of Rexburg Idaho passed away March 11, 2026 after a long bout with cancer. Kyle was born May 14, 1947 to Francis and Eliza Brizzee in Rexburg Idaho. He was the youngest of 5 children and completed their wonderful family.

He was active in Track and Basketball in high school, forming his lifelong love for sports. He...

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