Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2019

Kevin Daw, 66 of Wilford, passed away February 15, 2019 at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg. Kevin was born November 22, 1952 in Ashton Idaho to Dean C. Daw and Erlamond Hathaway. He joined a brother Ace Dean Daw who was eight years old. His parents were farming in the Wilford area with Dean's father Clarence Daw. When he was...

Feb 14, 2019

Our faithful, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Keith Leonard Parkinson, 91, of Plano Idaho passed away at his home Thursday, February, 14, 2019.

Keith was born February 28, 1927 in Plano Idaho, one of 9 children born to James Ezra & Elizabeth Arvilla Orr Parkinson. He grew up in a farming family, taking on many responsibilities...

Feb 13, 2019

William "Bill" Dean Parker, 76 of Rexburg, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2019. He was a US Navy veteran and an avid photographer.

Bill was born September 13, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the eldest of five children born to William and Mildred Parker. His younger siblings are Mike (Laurel) Parker, Alden (Kathy) Parker,...

Feb 12, 2019

Our beloved father, husband, grandpa and great-grandpa left this earth on February 12, 2019. Dad was loved by all who knew him. Charles Irving Frost was born on July 6, 1940 in San Francisco, California to Irving and Bernice Frost. He grew up with his brother Robert and sisters Jackie and Diana. Dad a wonderful adventurous childhood and kept...

Feb 11, 2019

Charles Arlin Bartschi passed away peacefully at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho, Monday, February 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 29, 1934, in Georgetown, Idaho, to Legrand and Julia Lindsay Bartschi. He was welcomed to the world by older brother Max Edgar and his two sisters, Shirley and Beverly Jean.

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Feb 9, 2019

Susanne "Sue" Randall Huskinson, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend moved from this world into the arms of our savior on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Sue was a driven, quick-witted, hard-working and truly beautiful! Sadly, Alzheimer's took her sharp mind from us years ago, but we are so happy she will get to be herself again on the...

Feb 5, 2019

Jack Fischer Perrenoud was born January 31, 1959 in Rexburg to Kay H. and Ilene Fisher Perrenoud. He moved to Iona as a young child, and then back to Rexburg in the 3rd Grade. Jack was known as an adventurous child and a friend to many.

Jack had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed his countless...

Feb 4, 2019

Gary Lee Thompson, 83, passed away February 4, 2019 at his home in St. George, Utah. He was born March 9, 1935 to Clem Levi and JeNeal Thompson.

Gary lived a full, adventurous life and meant so much to so many through his never-ending acts of service and love. At a young age, Gary helped in the...

Feb 4, 2019

Tonia "Toni" Kae Lusk, 72, of Rexburg passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at her home after a short illness. She was born October 27, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho to James and Shirley Sayer DeMott.

She graduated from Madison High School and later from Vogue Beauty School.

She married Delbert Lusk on November 13, 1966,...

Feb 3, 2019

Antonio Robles our beloved father, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening surrounded by his loving family.  He was 91 years old. He was born August 2, 1927 to Maria Nieves and Jesus Robles in Rosebud, Texas.  He was the last surviving sibling of ten children. Antonio was raised in Valle Hermoso, Mexico.  He shared many stories...

Feb 1, 2019

Leah Sharon Orme 81,  passed away peacefully, February 1, 2019. Sharon was born April 20, 1937, to Willis and Mabel Walker.  She was the 6th of 7 children.  She was born and raised in Rexburg.  She graduated from Madison High school.  She married her sweetheart, Robert "Bob" Orme on October 28, 1955, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They were...

Jan 29, 2019

Edward "Ed" Vernile Clinger of Payette, Idaho, formerly of Rexburg passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Meridian Idaho on January 29, 2019. He was the sixth of seven children born to Argus A.  and Ethel Maurice Bagley Clinger.

He married Lori Bennion who he loved very much and always spoke very highly about. To this marriage...

Jan 29, 2019

Newel Elliott Kimball was born in Spokane, Washington on January 7, 1935, the son of Elvin and Lois Kimball Wilkie.  His mother died when he was 3, leaving him and his younger sister Winifred to be raised in separate homes, not far from each other north of Driggs, Idaho.

Newel was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Ray...

Jan 28, 2019

Wanda Marie Struck, 70 of Parker, died Monday, January 28, 2019.

Wanda was born April 29, 1948 in Walterboro, South Carolina to Monfoe Fralix and Emma Mae Fuller Fralix. She attended schools in Minocqua, Wisconsin. After graduating from High School she attended Beauty School in Madison, Wisconsin.

She married Robert Wayne Lueloff December 23, 1967....

Jan 27, 2019

Vera Jean "Jeanie" Yatsak, 88, passed away January 27, 2019. She was born September 28, 1930 at the family home in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the fourth child of eleven born to Moses Allen and Esther May Barney.

Vera loved life and a good adventure from the time she could walk. She was a very independent person....

Jan 26, 2019

Sylvia May Colton was born in Salt Lake City, on December 29,1947, to Glade Byron Colton and Alice Mae Anderson Colton. She was the second child of seven children.

She was a very avid student and completed an undergraduate in home economics, a master's degree in counseling from Brigham Young University, and a Juris Doctorate degree from...