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Mary Lou Sexton

Mary Lou Sexton

Jun 21, 2022

Mary Lou Williams Sexton, 95, a native of Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2022, in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho.

Born March 12, 1927, she was the fourth of twelve children born to Lee Loraine Williams and Iva Pearl Hayes.  Despite growing up during the depression Mary Lou had a happy childhood owing to...

Katherine Godby

Katherine Godby

Jun 18, 2022

Katherine Godby was born on October 15, 1933, in Bjorkdale, Sastatchewan, Canada to John Gruber and Helena Rosalia Schneider. Also born to this family were born two dear sisters: Johanna (Jo) and Sharon, and later a stepbrother, Robert McLead. Her parents divorced in 1953. They moved to Vancouver, British Colombia.

Katherine married Gordon Harold Godby on August...

Russell Studebaker

Russell Studebaker

Jun 17, 2022

Russell Curtis Studebaker

Russell was born on January 30th, 1953, in Salmon, Idaho to his parents Harold Vern and Janet K. (Robson) Studebaker. He was the oldest of three children. He was a happy child until the passing of his mother which deeply affected him for the rest of his life. He graduated from Salmon High School...

Kylan Kauer

Kylan Kauer

Jun 13, 2022

Kylan Dusty Kauer – A loved son and brother passed away June 13, 2022, at the age of 27. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his loving heart to all the people who knew him.

He was born on February 10, 1995, in Rexburg, Idaho to Gary and Trudi Hall Kauer. Kylan grew up in...

Jaxson Hunter

Jaxson Hunter

Jun 13, 2022

Jaxson Dean Hunter, 42, of Rexburg, passed away June 13, 2022, at EIRMC with his family by his side due to a seizure disorder that developed the last two years of his life.

He was born May 6, 1980, in Rexburg to LaVar and Patrice Hunter. He joined Jerimy, Johnie, and Joshua at home. He was born...

Arden Stewart

Arden Stewart

Jun 9, 2022

Arden Roy Stewart passed away peacefully on Thursday June 9, 2022, surrounded by family. Arden was born in Teton, Idaho on October 27, 1936, to Samuel Laroy Stewart and to Alice Delila Curr Stewart.

Arden attended school in Moody, Teton, and St Anthony and later Ricks College. Arden joined the National Guard and did his basic training...

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

Jun 9, 2022

Gary Lynn Lewis, 70, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away June 9th, 2022, of a heart attack. Gary was born to Don Williamson Lewis and Laree Ball Lewis (Bats) he joined his three older sisters, LaDeen, Georgia and Donna. Gary graduated from Madison High School in 1970. He went to Idaho State University and graduated in the Automotive Technology Program....

Joann Klingler

Joann Klingler

Jun 9, 2022

JoAnn Welch Klingler, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at age 88 on June 9, 2022 at the Homestead Assisted Living Center. JoAnn was born July 24, 1933 to Wallace and Afton Welch. She attended Sugar-Salem High School. She then met the love of her life Darwin Klingler and was married on December 26, 1951 in...

Bryer Keith Saurey

Bryer Keith Saurey

Jun 7, 2022

Bryer Keith Saurey, 11, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at home in his bed surrounded by family. Bryer fought hard every day for two years. He will be remembered for his incredible strength, big heart, and his infectious laughter.

On behalf of Bryer we would like to thank everyone in the community for their support, Madison...

Roger Sullivan

Roger Sullivan

Jun 5, 2022

Roger Sullivan, 91 passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his daughter's home under hospice care. He was born February 15, 1931, in Lumo Ranch Sanish, North Dakota to James E. and Louise Augusta Sullivan.

Because of the depression, Roger spent most of his youth traveling about the North West, as his father worked various construction jobs....

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Jun 4, 2022

Mary Linda Ricks Miller, 46, of Fruita, CO, passed away June 4, 2022, of an extended illness with her family by her side. Mary was born to Paul and Linda Ricks on December 27, 1975, in Rexburg, Idaho. Mary graduated from Madison High School in 1994 and received her associate degree in Office Education from Ricks College in 1998....

Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson

Jun 3, 2022

Billy "Bill" Clyde Wilson 79, of Chester, Idaho passed away June 3, 2022. Just like he delt with all experiences in his life Bill managed his illness with strength and humor he was surrounded by a room full of love and tears at his home in Chester.

Bill was the youngest of 4 children born in Roseburg...

Glen Drew Nelson

Glen Drew Nelson

Jun 1, 2022

Glen Drew Nelson sprouted in Rexburg, Idaho on June 2, 1937 to Oni and Elmer Nelson. He spent his youth divided between Clementsville, Saint Anthony, and Rexburg. Clementsville is where his roots dug deep and the place he would call home for life. His younger years he loved his little red wagon, having brother Reed to tag around with...

Scott Moon

Scott Moon

Jun 1, 2022

Scott Arthur Moon born March 9 th , 1973 in Rexburg, Idaho to Robert Moon and K'Lee Gardner Moon/Strozzi. He lived his early life in Egin Idaho, working on the family farm. He attended Parker/Egin Elementary School and South Fremont JR and SR High Schools.

Scott has two beautiful girls, Jaxtynn Marie Moon and Adalynn Amy Moon...

Bill Johns

Bill Johns

May 31, 2022

William Edward Johns, 84, of St. Anthony, passed away Tuesday, May 31 2022 of natural causes.

He was born September 3, 1937, in Elko, Nevada to Bob and Della Johns, the youngest of 3 children. Bill graduated from Elko High School and attended Technical School in Salt Lake City. Shortly after, he began his 33- year career...

Verle Wilding

Verle Wilding

May 29, 2022

Verle Knight Wilding, 89, of Sugar City, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Madison Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Driggs, Idaho to Alice Jennette Knight and Frank Oldham Wilding, being the 5th of 8 children.

Verle spent his youth in the Teton Valley, attending school in Alta, Wyoming before his family...

Linda Ard

Linda Ard

May 29, 2022

Linda Kay Ard passed quietly at home on May 29th, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born May 31, 1953 to William J. Matthews and Julia M. Morris in Great Falls, Montana. Linda moved at 4 years old to Sugar City, Idaho where she attended school, graduating from Sugar High School. Linda married her childhood sweetheart...

Richard Hatfield

Richard Hatfield

May 28, 2022

Richard Hatfield, 88 of Rexburg, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his home from an age-related illness. He was born December 30, 1933, in Springville, Utah, to Lawrence and Mary Hatfield. He had a very happy childhood with lots of family; cousins, aunts, uncles, and siblings doing many activities.

He married Dorthella Johnson in 1952 and had...

Swede Wilson

Swede Wilson

May 27, 2022

Leland (Swede) Wilson was a Vietnam Veteran. He was in the Army "Big Red 1". After being shot eight times in Vietnam and released with an honorary discharge and purple heart, he moved back to Oregon.

Later, Swede married Susanne Jarreh in October 1989 and resided in Rexburg, Idaho. Together they raised paint and quarter horses. Swede...

Terry Clements

Terry Clements

May 27, 2022

Terry Lynn Clements was born July 1, 1944, in Rexburg, Idaho, and died on May 27, 2022, at age 78, while surrounded by his loving family and wife of 58 years. Terry died from medical complications. Terry was the 3rd child born to George and Thelma Clements. His siblings are Lamar (Shirley) Clements and Larue (Joe) Mortensen. Terry and...

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