Obituaries

Mar 21, 2019

LaRee Dawson Summers Winn, 95, passed away March 21, 2019 at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born January 13, 1924 in Rexburg, Idaho to William Edward Dawson and Effie Smith Dawson. She was the seventh of eight children. She was a completely devoted mother, wife, nurturer and friend. She was known for her wisdom,...

Mar 20, 2019

The Lord called His and our beloved James Edward Knox, "Jim", 67 of St. Anthony, home on March 20, 2019.

Jim was born in Hamilton, OH, to Eugene V. And Barbara LaJune Chambers Knox on December 5, 1951.

The family moved to California when Jim was 6 months old. Jim was an outstanding athlete, lettering...

Mar 19, 2019

"Beloved Professor"

Lyle J. Lowder, 92, passed away March 19, 2019, at Fairwinds Assisted Living Center Sandcreek.

He was born August 20, 1926, to Harold and Ada Stallings Lowder in Lewisville, Idaho. He grew up in Lewisville, known as "Tommy" and enjoyed the free life of the country, a Tom Sawyer life.

Soon...

Mar 18, 2019

Kenneth Kendal Firth, 68, of Burton, passed away on March 18 in his home of natural causes. Kenneth was born on April 21, 1950 in Rexburg, Idaho to William Kendal Firth and Nina Mae Bowen Firth. He was the fourth child of four. Kenneth graduated from Madison High School and not long after married Kathryn Howe of Rexburg. They...

Mar 15, 2019

Shane Barrick Hegsted, age 3, of Plano died unexpectedly March 15, 2019 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Shane was born February 26, 2016 in Midland, Texas to Bryan Jerome Hegsted and Ariel Paige Hegsted.

He was the light of our family. He brought joy to everybody he came in contact with and always knew how to...

Mar 14, 2019

Eva Beard Smith, 90, of Rexburg died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg. Eva was born April 16, 1928 to Richard Stephen and Pansy Woolstenhulme Beard in Hayden, Idaho. She was the fifth of seven children. She was raised in the Teton Valley and attended schools there.

She married Spencer Bruce Smith...

Mar 12, 2019

Peggy Ellen Carmichael Hiner, 75, of Rexburg passed away Monday,  March 12, 2019, at Madison Memorial hospital from natural causes.

Peggy was born May 19, 1943, in Idaho Falls Idaho to Virgil Wesley Carmichael and Emma Freeman Carmichael. She grew up in Rexburg Idaho the youngest of 2 children.   She married Ted Hiner in  May of 1960...

Mar 11, 2019

Joan Evans Ritchie, resident of Albuquerque since 1955, made a peaceful transition from mortality to eternal life surrounded by a legacy of love wrought through a life of selfless service to family and friends. Her passing was on March 11, 2019 at the age of 84.

Joan Ritchie is survived by Lynn T. Ritchie, her devoted husband...

Mar 10, 2019

Richard "Dick" Harold Beckstrom, 80 of Rexburg, died on March 10, 2019 at Madison Memorial Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born October 7, 1938 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, to Harold Peter and Hazel Lee Beckstrom. Dick owned a fencing co. in Idaho Falls in his early years but spent most of his life as a...

Mar 7, 2019

Mary M. Larson, 79, of St. Anthony, passed away March 7, 2019, following various health issues.

Mary was born August 31, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ralph and Mary Rowberry, and grew up in Salem. She was a lifelong resident of Idaho.

She was married to Cecil Ray Larson. He passed away on October 16,...

Mar 6, 2019

Marie Rose Weekes Munns passed from this mortal life into the great eternal life March 6, 2019, from natural causes due to age.

Marie was born January 3, 1932, in Archer, Idaho to Charles and Rose Weekes. She was the only daughter of a family of 4 having 2 older brothers, Lee and Cleve and younger brother...

Mar 2, 2019

Ivie Marie (Wright) Christensen went home to be with our Lord Jesus on March 2, 2019. She had resided in Elma, WA the last 4 years to be close to her daughter and her family.

She was born March 30, 1947 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Samuel Joseph and Cornelia Fausett Wright. She attended St. Anthony Schools...

Mar 1, 2019

Carol Jean Loosli Jensen, 80, longtime Rexburg resident, died Friday, March 1, 2019, at her Centennial, Colorado home. Carol was born on June 18, 1938 in St. Anthony, Idaho, the third of four children to Stanley and Katie Orme Loosli. She grew up on the Loosli family farm in Marysville, just outside of Ashton, Idaho. She often retold stories...

Mar 1, 2019

Pamela Winkle, 70, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a long illness, Friday, March 1, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. She was born on September 28, 1948 in St. Anthony, ID to Clyde and Tressa Garrett.

In 1969 she married the love of her life, James Anthony Winkle; and together they raised their three daughters...

Feb 27, 2019

Jennifer Lyn Wilding our beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, she was 33 years old.

She was born February 27, 1986 at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver Colorado. She is third of five children born to Ellen Bench and Keith Wilding. She was born in Colorado and...

Feb 25, 2019

Steven Allan Compton, 50, of Rexburg, passed away on February 25, 2019, at his home. He was born May 26, 1968, in San Diego, California.

From an early age it was clear that he possessed a soft and considerate disposition. He was sealed to his parents on May 5, 1976, in the Washington DC temple.

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Feb 25, 2019

Ray D. Duncan died last Monday evening, February 25, 2019 at the age of 88. He was born December 9, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 55 years, Carol Duncan, two daughters, Eileen and Kristin Duncan; two brothers, Robert and Calvin Duncan, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Janee'...

Feb 21, 2019

Jon Arlin Ashment, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019 at the age of 77. He was born March 29, 1941 in Spearfish, South Dakota. He was the first of four children born to Arvil and Linda Ashment.

Jon previously married Joan Elizabeth Mortensen on 19 February 1964 – 1974 in Salt Lake City. They have 3...

Feb 20, 2019

Adrian Ross Merrill, our beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday evening. He was 69 years old.

He was born March 3, 1949 to Nathan and Mamie Merrill. He was the 9th of ten children. He was born in Idaho Falls and raised in Annis, ID. He attended and graduated from...

Feb 20, 2019

Eldon Klingler

Eldon Lee Klingler, 89, of Rexburg, passed away February 20, 2019, at his home in Hibbard, Idaho.

He was born October 1, 1929, in Plano, Idaho to Gottfried Klingler and Mabel Lee. He grew up and attended schools in the Rexburg area.

On May 19, 1948, he married Deleen Thueson in...