Obituaries

Sep 26, 2020

Kenneth Earl Johnson, aged 58, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, September 26, 2020, inside his home in Rexburg, Idaho.

Kenneth is survived and remembered by his friends and caregivers of the residential habilitation company H.A.S. Incorporated of which Kenneth was living as a resident and recipient of services held.

Kenneth was born on August 28th,...

Sep 22, 2020

Our sweet mother Jane Carol Ball 95, passed away in the early morning of September 22, 2020.

She was born to Lorenzo Barnes Harmon and Victoria Wilhelmina Christensen on September 1, 1925, the third child of six. Doloris, Elton, Caroline, Arthur, and Norton. She grew up in Milo, Idaho, and attended grade school there and graduated in...

Sep 21, 2020

Gene Peterson passed away, in his home,  Monday, September 21, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Gene Peterson was born to Rowland Blaine Peterson & Geneva Goulding Peterson, December 28, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up on the family farm 5 miles East of Drummond, Idaho, along Conant Creek.

His first schooling was...

Sep 20, 2020

Victor Whitney Klingonsmith (age 83) died 09/20/2020 in Rexburg, Idaho of natural causes. He passed away at Briarwood Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho, where he was a resident. Whitney was born on 07/29/1937 in Parowan, Utah to Philip Klingonsmith and Edythe Whitney.

Growing up, Whitney expressed much interest in sports, including being on the wrestling team for...

Sep 17, 2020

Boyd Raymond Blackham, beloved husband,father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on September 17, 2020. He was 87 years old.

Boyd was born in Walnut Park, California, on March 19, 1933, the second son of Raymond Edgel and Grace Sorensen Blackham. Boyd was raised in the Walnut Park/Los Angeles area, amidst a loving family and loyal friends....

Sep 12, 2020

Hugh Smith Parker, 90, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on September 12, 2020.

Hugh was born in Rexburg, Idaho to the late Admiral Dewey Parker and Mae Smith Parker on September 4th, 1930. Hugh was a graduate of Madison High School. After High School Hugh served a 2 year LDS mission in Sheboygan,...

Sep 11, 2020

Clyne Stromberg Curtis, 61, of Rexburg, ID passed away peacefully on September 11, 2020 in his home, his wife Colleen was at his side.

Clyne was born to his parents, Clyne Anderson Curtis and Martha Cecelia Stromberg Curtis on August 26, 1959 in Salt Lake City, UT. He is the eldest of six children, all who survive...

Sep 11, 2020

Our sweet angel sister, Ludene Webster, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Homestead in Rexburg.

Ludene was born January 28, 1949 in Rexburg Idaho to Mark and Donna Webster. She is the fourth of nine children and grew up in Sugar City and lived there until she moved into an assisted living...

Sep 11, 2020

Brent Marvin Strong passed away on September 11, 2020 after being diagnosed with an unexpected and aggressive brain tumor.

Brent was born on September 6, 1939 as the third child to Bert and Reba Strong. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and in 1959 was called to serve a two and a half year mission to...

Sep 10, 2020

Richard Wallace Bevan,95, passed away from natural causes at his home on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 with his loving family around him. He got to go home to his loving Heavenly Father. He was born August 30, 1925 to Anna Bertha Sterzer Bevan and Joseph Elkington Bevan in Tooele, Utah. He was the 4th of 6 children in his...

Sep 7, 2020

Sheila Kay Young, age 48, died of complications of renal failure on September 7, 2020, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Sheila was born on April 16, 1972 in Rexburg, Idaho, to parents Sheila Smith and Kent A. Young. She graduated from South Fremont high school in 1991. Sheila was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Sep 6, 2020

Steven Russel Bjornn, age 80, passed away on September 6, 2020. The son of Clarence R. Bjornn and Evelyn L. Bjornn, he was born on June 24, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Steve grew up in Salt Lake City where he and his siblings had many friends and they played to their heart's content. When Steve was 13 years...

Sep 6, 2020

Our sweet Sandra (Sandy) LaNell Nyberg, 48, passed away Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at her home in Idaho Falls surrounded by her loved ones.

Sandy was born June 26th, 1972 in Montgomery County, Arkansas to Della Belle (Daves) and Jackie Berneal Romine. In her childhood, Sandy enjoyed softball, art, and playing in the sandbox.

Sandy...

Sep 5, 2020

Our beloved mother, Joan Summers, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She turned 85 on July 13th and many family members were able to celebrate this special day with her.

She was born on July 13, 1935 in Independence, Idaho to Irven and Hazel Hill, the third of twelve children. She attended schools in Madison County...

Sep 4, 2020

James Frederick Shirley, 95, of Rexburg passed away at his home on Friday, September 4, 2020.

James was born May 25, 1925 in Salem, Idaho to Fred and Clara Shirley. His grandparents were "mormon pioneers" and he loved to tell their stories. He was very proud of and thankful for his heritage. His mother passed away when...

Sep 4, 2020

Nile K. Hendricks, age 83, passed away at home on September 4, 2020 following a period of declining health. Nile was born February 22, 1937, at Hibbard, Idaho, to Kenneth and Ruth Davies Hendricks. He had two older sister and the family later added two younger brothers and two more sisters.

He grew up in Hibbard and...

Sep 3, 2020

David Hugh parker, 49, of Rexburg, Idaho tragically passed away Thursday September 3rd, 2020 in a motorcycle accident.

David was born in Rexburg, Idaho on September 15th, 1970 to Hugh and Evva Deen Parker. David graduated from Madison High School. Then served an honorable two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...

Aug 21, 2020

Travis Don Clark was born December 9, 1972 to Ronald J. Clark and Melanie Moon Munns at Madison Memorial Hospital and passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2020. Travis grew up in St. Anthony, ID and graduated from South Fremont High School. At a very young age Travis loved to work with his hands and build things, imitating his...

Aug 18, 2020

Deborah "Debbi" Kempton lost her battle with cancer on, Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Debbi was born, Deborah Kempton Gracey in Milford, Massachusetts on February 27, 1952. In 1958, the family relocated to California.

She lived most of her life in "The Sunshine State" before moving to Idaho in 2013. She had been married 3 times....

Aug 15, 2020

Merlene "Mert" Joy Dilworth passed away peacefully at her home in Rexburg, Idaho on August 15, 2020, from complications of Diabetes. Mert was born in Idaho Falls on March 27, 1951, to Merlin Durell and Joy LaRae Lewis.

She was raised in Idaho Falls where she graduated from Idaho Falls High School. In 1973, she married the...