Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

Gwen Elizabeth Herker was born on the 4 th of November 1951 to William August Herker Jr. and Alice Lorain Jones Herker in Des Moines Iowa.

She lived in Des Moines through her schooling and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in the class of 1970.  After High school she came west for the first time...

Aug 4, 2020

A great man left mortality today, August 4, 2020, at the age of 86. A valiant, faithful and dedicated man, Alva Graydon Burton was born to Donna DeLouris Allred and Alva George Burton in Afton, Lincoln County, Wyoming on May 14, 1934. He was seriously ill for two years as a child with rheumatic fever, spending much of that...

Jul 24, 2020

Emily Versluys passed away in the early morning of July 24, 2020 in her home in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born in Rexburg on March 3, 1978. She is the oldest of 5 girls.

She attended Adams Elementary School as a child before her family moved to Springville, Utah where she continued on to graduate...

Jul 23, 2020

Lois Heiner Sessions, 77 year-old Hibbard resident died on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the home of her son Spencer in Post Falls with her loving family by her bedside. She was born on March 20, 1943 at the family home in Heyburn, Idaho the daughter of Calvin Glenn and Ruth Wilcox Heiner.

Lois received her elementary...

Jul 20, 2020

Vardis Ray Sharp, loving father and husband, has gone fishing to the big fishing hole in the sky.

Vardis was born May 14, 1954 in Ashton, Idaho to Ray and Zenda Sharp of Sugar City. He learned to work hard at an early age – filling up the coal furnace, mowing lawns, moving pipe. He graduated from...

Jul 19, 2020

David Hobbs, of St. Anthony, passed away in a motor vehicle accident near Island Park on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the age of 57. David was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived his life as an example of service to others.

Born Jan. 8, 1963 in Rexburg, Idaho,...

Jul 18, 2020

On July 18th, 2020, Evonne Lent Rasmussen passed away peacefully at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg, Idaho. Evonne was 78 years old at the time of her passing. On June 25th, 1942, Evonne was born to Lewis Emry Lent and Florence B. Briggs in Blackfoot, Idaho. As the youngest of two children, Evonne shared a close bond...

Jul 18, 2020

Marshall Lee Roberts, son of Oda Lee Roberts and Beatrice Artimese Lewis Roberts, was born October 9, 1929, in Eros, Ouachita, Louisiana, and died July 18, 2020. His mother died when he was born, and he lived with his paternal grandmother until he was seven. He then lived with his father and step-mother until the age of 14 when...

Jul 17, 2020

Liam Reed Buchanan left this world on July 17, 2020 in Fremont County, Idaho due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Liam was born in Rexburg, Idaho on September 12, 2002, to Philip II and Angela Buchanan. He was a miracle to his mother, who had throat cancer during her pregnancy. She was able to carry...

Jul 17, 2020

Mitchell Que Hansen tragically passed away Friday July 17, 2020, in an automobile accident with his best friends by his side. Mitchell was born August 28, 2002, to Jonathan Mitchell Hansen and Questie Dawn Newton Barker. He attended South Fremont High School and was about to start his senior year and graduate in 2021.

Mitchell was an...

Jul 17, 2020

On July 17th, 2020 Natalia Marie McCoy , at the age of 16 , passed away . Natalia was born on January 5, 2004 in Rexburg, Idaho. She was a student at Sugar-Salem High School and was actively engaged in choir and the arts. She was a happy, compassionate person who always helped others with her kind smile and contagious...

Jul 14, 2020

Kim Papenfuss Copley, 52 of Teton, passed away joyfully after a short battle with cancer on July 14, 2020. She was surrounded in love by family, friends, neighbors and students the last weeks of her life.

Kim was born in Rexburg, Idaho on December 15, 1967 to Ken and Laida Papenfuss. She was the youngest of 6...

Jul 13, 2020

Richard C. Nelson, 79, died at home on July 13, 2020 of complications due to congestive heart failure. He was a beloved husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His life was spent in service to his family, his community, his country, and his church. Those who knew Richard knew he had a gentle soul and witty sense of humor. He...

Jul 11, 2020

Early on July 11, 2020, Lynette Hale Muir, passed away peacefully at home. She was 77 years old. Lynette was the mother of five children whom she loved dearly. She always provided support and love for her family.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings....

Jul 10, 2020

Coralynn Mary McKenzie, passed from this life to the next on July 10, 2020.

Coralynn was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, on September 25, 1950, to Leonard Archibald "Mervyn" McKenzie and Gladys Alexandria Mary Wyeth.

Coralynn had a thirst for knowledge, also loved crocheting, drawing, painting and writing poetry. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jul 7, 2020

Brent Lewis Webster, treasured husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away July 7, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was born October 20, 1942 to Lewis M. Webster and Velma L. Morgan in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was—and will ever be throughout all eternity—a valiant disciple of our Savior Jesus Christ. He loved belonging to...

Jul 6, 2020

Timothy (TJ) Walton was born July 31, 1983 in Logan, Utah to Clyde and Tonya Walton. TJ passed away on July 6, 2020 at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

TJ was an incredible man who worked hard for everything he had. TJ joined the Marine Corps right after High School and served a tour in Iraq during...

Jul 4, 2020

Douglas Aiken Andrews passed away on July 4, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho, after an extended illness.

Douglas was born in Baker, Oregon on August 25, 1940. At the age of 3, he and his family relocated to the Portland, Oregon area so that his father (an aircraft mechanic) could participate in the WWII wartime effort. Douglas graduated...

Jul 2, 2020

James "Jim" Scott Crane died in his home on July 2, 2020 in Sugar City, ID at 59 years old after battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Jim was born on October 4th, 1960 in Atwater, California to his parents, Marilyn Bell Springs and Michael George Crane. His father, Michael, was stationed...

Jul 2, 2020

Marilyn Miller Peterson, 77, passed away July 2, 2020 quietly at home in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born April 26,1943 in Logan, Utah to Charles William Jr. and C. Maurine Miller. She was the middle child with 2 older brothers, 1 younger sister, and 1 younger brother. She grew up and attended school in Logan, Utah.

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