Obituaries

May 17, 2025

Trixie Lou was born June 26, 1956, to Andrew J. Swensen and Betty Mae Brown in Rexburg, Idaho. She passed away on May 17, 2025, at her home in Teton, Idaho. She was the 5th of 14 children and attended school in St. Anthony, Idaho. Trixie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

May 17, 2025

Ronda Gail Winters of St. Anthony, Idaho passed away peacefully at Rexburg Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 17th from health complications at the age of 74.

Ronda was born May 19th, 1950, in Rexburg Idaho to Jesse Edward and Maggie Myrtle Lafever Clemons. She was the third and youngest child. Ronda joined an older brother and an...

May 14, 2025

Sylvan F. Seely, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.

Born on October 30, 1935, in Twin Groves, Idaho, Sylvan was welcomed into the world by his parents, Ferry Randolph and Mary Oneta Hansen Seely. He was raised...

May 12, 2025

(Lyle) Brent Saurey, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend left this world early Monday morning, May 12, 2025. Brent was born November 17, 1952 at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho to Lyle and Jossine Saurey. Brent lived most of his life in Hibbard Idaho, except for a couple years in Idaho Falls and two years in Korea to...

May 9, 2025

James Joseph Amos passed away peacefully in his home in Ash Fork, AZ, on May 9, 2025.

James, "Jay" Amos, was born in Cody, Wyoming on September 22, 1951, to Donna Maxine Singleton Felker Young and Jim Felker. Jay was a wonderful son and a kind and caring big brother to his two sisters. Jay loved sports,...

May 4, 2025

Janice Ann (Moores) Mackert, Age 66 of St. Anthony, ID, passed away peacefully at her home on May 4, 2025. She was born to Junior Lee and Zita Moores on March 16, 1959, in Grand Junction, CO. In Jan's early years she lived and worked in Gateway, CO, on a ranch and outfitting business. She was also a longtime...

May 3, 2025

Longtime resident of St. Anthony, Idaho Frances H. (Mada) Pentz age 92 years 359 days, died on May 3rd 2025 in Driggs, Idaho.

Born May 9th, 1932, Pocatello, Idaho, to Elijah and Mary Frances Thompson. Mada grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. During her younger years, she spent time with her sister Wanda, visiting her grandfather George W....

May 1, 2025

Perry Beckley, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg, Idaho, on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Born on May 4, 1956, in Rexburg, Idaho, Perry spent much of his life in southeastern Idaho, living in Rexburg, Pocatello, Boise, Kimberly, and Murtaugh, as well as Frenchtown, Montana. He was a proud member of the Church of...

Apr 28, 2025

George Garald "Gary" Griffeth Obituary

Our Father, George Garald "Gary" Griffeth, died on April 28, 2025. He was surrounded by all eight of his children and passed peacefully at his home in the Burton area of Rexburg, Idaho.

Gary was born in Logan, Utah, on June 12, 1938, to Melvin Pratt Griffeth and Lois Sylvia...

Apr 28, 2025

Ethelyn O'Mealy was born to George and Beatrice O'Mealy on July 17, 1939, in Ely, Nevada. She left us on April 28, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho. Ethelyn was blessed to be the younger sister to Lianne, whom she never had the chance to meet in this life, and the older sister to Walt.

The O'Mealy family moved...

Apr 28, 2025

Ibrahim Saleh El-kher (Ib), beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday April 28, 2025, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones at the young age of 38.

Ib was born on December 21st, 1986, at the Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho, to his parents, Saleh & Rebecca El-kher....

Apr 27, 2025

Ross Tout Parkinson, 88, passed away April 27th, 2025 from eventual long term complications associated with dementia. He resided at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho for the past 15 months before his passing. He was born to Ross Doney Parkinson and Alice Tout Parkinson on February 28, 1937 in Rexburg,Idaho.

Ross was raised in Rexburg...

Apr 26, 2025

Sergeant Major Stephen Karl Peters passed away in his home in Sugar City, Idaho April 26, 2025 after a year-long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was 68 years old.

Stephen was born August 25, 1956 in Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Edward Sylvester Peters and Lillian Grace Turek. He joined an older sister Karin Marlene...

Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Jean Dennis, beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2025 after a 3 year long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63.

Sarah was born on December 12, 1961 in her home in Rigby Idaho to Gary and Barbara Jenkins of Teton...

Apr 22, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our sweet Jill Waldram Leishman Jolley—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend—who brought warmth, wisdom, and quiet strength to all who knew her. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86 on April 22, 2025, returning to her loving Heavenly Father. She...

Apr 19, 2025

Carma Weatherston Cooper, 98, of Rexburg died peacefully at her home April 19, 2025.

She was born October 24, 1926, in Plano, Idaho, to Leo Stanley and Laomi May Weatherston.

Carma lived in Plano during her early years, then moved to Rexburg when she was eleven, where she graduated from Madison High School.

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Apr 17, 2025

Joyce Roberts Hathaway, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at 5:14 p.m. Her smile lit up every room she entered, and her kind, generous heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Joyce was born January 1, 1934, in Sugar City, Idaho, to John Leon and Stella (Jensen) Roberts. She spent her...

Apr 16, 2025

Ray Orin Couch, a beloved husband, father, educator, and outdoor enthusiast, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, service, and dedication to his family and students. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Ray's journey took him through various cities, including Provo and Logan, Utah, and finally to Rexburg, where he spent the remaining years of his life.

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Apr 11, 2025

Gloria Ruth Goodman Andrus, 88, of Rexburg, died on Friday, April 11, 2025 a cancer survivor.

Gloria was born June 25, 1936 on the family homestead in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona, to Lloyd and Ruth Rothlisberger Goodman. Gloria frequently expressed gratitude to her mother for giving birth to her exactly 6 months before and after...

Apr 11, 2025

Ricky LaMont Mortensen, 72, of Salem, ID, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at his home in Salem, surrounded by loved ones.

Rick was born on November 9th 1952 in Toppenish, WA to LaMont Mortensen and Doris Klingler. He was a graduate of Sugar-Salem High School and later studied Consumer Electronics and Computer Programming at Eastern...