Obituaries

Sep 29, 2022

Donna Maxine Gilman Young, 92, of McGuireville, AZ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29,2022.

She was born in St Anthony, Idaho on March 7, 1930 to Joe and Goldie Singleton. She retired to Mcguireville with her husband Wayne Young in 1990.

Maxine is survived by her husband Wayne, her 3 children Jay,...

Sep 26, 2022

Robert Earl Koblenzar passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, September 26, 2022 at his home in St. Anthony, with his loved ones in attendance. Bob was 96 years old, but had the mind and body of a much younger man up until the last few months of this year.

Bob was born to...

Sep 23, 2022

Terry (Pete) Mortensen, 64 of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 23, 2022. Terry was born on December 5, 1957, in Rexburg, Idaho to Lamont Mortensen and Doris Anderson. Terry was the youngest of 5 children: DiAnn, Twylla, Julie, and Ricky.

Terry spent his younger years with his mom...

Sep 16, 2022

Joyce Pearson Bingham, 83, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 16, 2022.

She was born April 1, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Howard and Thelma Pearson.

On June 24th, 1955, she married the love of her life and best friend Fay L. Bingham. They enjoyed 64 years...

Sep 15, 2022

Carma Phylin Shepherd Gallup peacefully graduated from this earthly life on September 15, 2022, at Temple View Care Center in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born in Mount Pleasant, Utah, on July 21, 1946, the sixth of Oscar Shepherd and Phylinda Simmons Shepherd's seven children. Her early childhood was spent in Sanpete County until her family moved to...

Sep 14, 2022

Jimmie J "Curley" Morton, 92, a longtime resident of St. Anthony, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at his daughters' home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Anthony LDS Stake Center, 247 E. 4th N. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. and on...

Sep 14, 2022

Samuel Larry Grover died peacefully on September 14, 2022. He was born to Samuel Erick Grover and Evalyne Anderson Grover in July of 1934. As a youth, he loved working on his family farm and sawmill. He spoke fondly of working side by side with his father and uncles. After graduating from Madison High School, he attended Utah State...

Sep 11, 2022

(Joy) LeVonne Moore peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father while at home, September 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She had been under the care of her daughters, granddaughter, and Homestead Home Health & Hospice of Rexburg, Idaho.

LeVonne Garner was born March 30 th , 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lester James and...

Sep 8, 2022

Sue Leonard, 77, of St. Anthony, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.

She was born August 26, 1945, in Weiser Idaho to William and Elizabeth Bennett. She was an only child and her mother passed away when she was just a toddler. She was raised by family members until she was adopted by Samuel and...

Sep 7, 2022

Margaret Ann Walz, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7.  She was seventy-seven years old.  Born to Lois and Olif Hoffman in Driggs, Idaho, on December 12, 1944, Ann later moved to Rexburg, Idaho, and lived there through graduation from Madison High School in May, 1963.  She later graduated from Utah State University in...

Sep 6, 2022

Dean Jay Dopp, 82, of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2022. He was diagnosed with Leukemia two weeks prior. As a member of the South Fremont County community for the last 57 years, his passing has caused an emptiness in the hearts of all of his friends and loved ones.

Dean was born...

Sep 5, 2022

William Howard Newkirk II, of Rigby, died from cardiac arrest on Monday, September 5, 2022, while swimming in the Henry's Fork River with his family.

William was born on February 3, 1984, in Provo Utah. Later that year his family moved to Rexburg, Idaho. In January 1986, his family moved to Vancouver, Washington where William received all...

Sep 5, 2022

Sandra Le Bingham passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born in Rexburg, Idaho and was raised in Burton, Idaho. She was born to Andrew and Eva Boulter on September 17, 1949. Sandra was the youngest child of three. Her two brothers, Murland Boulter and Layrd Boulter adored her. Growing up, Sandra attended...

Sep 4, 2022

Karren Kay Anderson, 79, passed away September 4, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Karren was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 29, 1943, to Dean and Alice Holden. She was the 4th of 5 children. She grew up in California and as a youngster she would regularly bring home frogs or a jar of tadpoles. About...

Sep 4, 2022

Harold Harris, 88 of Sugar City, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his kids and family.

Harold Lee Harris was born on February 15, 1934, in Agawam, Montana, to Vivian Morris Harris and Pontel Garn Harris. He was greeted by two older brothers and an older sister. His parents were there homesteading with...

Sep 3, 2022

Nikolas "Nik" Todd Bird, 23, of Idaho Falls, was shot and killed Saturday, September 3rd in Idaho Falls.

He was born October 18, 1998 in Rexburg, Idaho to Todd Bird and Tara Withers. He attended schools in Madison County, including Madison High School.

He loved motorcycles and cars. He was the founder of Castaways Car...

Sep 2, 2022

Donnetta Enget passed away Friday September 2, 2022.

Donnetta Irene Harris was born February 21, 1932, to William Wylie Harris and Alice Humphreys in St. Anthony, Idaho. Donnetta spent her early childhood in the St. Anthony area and loved being around her grandparents and relatives. Her parents divorced when she was small and her mother moved to...

Sep 2, 2022

Paula Patricia Murphy, 95, of Rexburg, passed away September 2, 2022, of natural causes. She was born June 6, 1927, in Kloten, North Dakota to Dick Dean Palmer and Elvina Georgiana Stone Palmer. She was the eldest of 10 children. She graduated from Cut Bank High School in Cut Bank, Montana.

She met George Murphy while in...

Sep 1, 2022

Joyce Hill Parkinson Wright, 76, of Rexburg passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, of natural causes.

She was born on January 20 th , 1946, in Rexburg, ID to Max and Vina Parkinson. She was the second of 6 children. Joyce grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho where her family owned a farm. She graduated from South...

Sep 1, 2022

Our beloved dad, grandpa and husband, Hal Briggs, or "Mr. Briggs" as most know him, passed away surrounded by his loving family September 1, 2022. He was born March 1, 1934, the oldest of six boys. There was no one quite like "Briggs". He was probably the most loved person we ever had the opportunity to know. His smile...