Obituaries

Alaina Jo Funk

Alaina Jo Funk

Aug 14, 2020

Alaina Jo Bruderer Funk passed away peacefully in her home near American Falls, Idaho on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 62.

Alaina was born April 25, 1958 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Ivan and Ellen May (Keller) Bruderer.  She attended schools in Wyoming and Pocatello before moving to American Falls, where she graduated from American Falls High...

Sherman N. Smith

Sherman N. Smith

Aug 3, 2020

Sherman Nielsen Smith, 98, passed away at his home, in the early morning hours, Monday, August 3, 2020, due to natural causes.

He was born October 29, 1921 to John E. Smith and Anna Nielsen Smith in Sterling, Idaho.  He was the 9th child of 11 children.  He was raised in Sterling until 1929, when his family moved to Crescent,...

Charles "Chuck" Henry Kucera Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Henry Kucera Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

Chuck, Charles H. Kucera Jr, 81 of Boise ID, after a long illness, died peacefully at home at 1:14 AM on August 2, 2020.  Chuck was born on May 5, 1939 in American Falls, Idaho to his parents Charles and Bertha (Deeg) Kucera.

Chuck graduated from American Falls High School in 1957.  After his service in the US Navy, while...

Robert "Bob" Roper

Robert "Bob" Roper

Aug 1, 2020

Bob was born October 3, 1943, Schultz Memorial Hospital in American Falls, Idaho to Evelyn Ruth Schneider and Allen D. Roper.

He grew up on the family farm/ranch lower Rockland Valley with his six brothers and sisters.  His childhood was spent riding horses, hunting, and helping with farm work. He attended schools in American Falls, graduating from American Falls High...

Sarah Mae Phillips

Sarah Mae Phillips

Aug 1, 2020

Sarah Mae (Bedwell) Phillips, 89 of American Falls, Idaho went to join her beloved husband Earl in Heaven to celebrate his 95th birthday on August 1, 2020.

          Sarah was born May 23, 1931 to William (Pete) and Hortense Bedwell in Smithfield, Utah.  She married the love of her life Earl James Phillips, on October 15, 1951.  They were blessed...

Myra McDonnell

Myra McDonnell

Jul 19, 2020

Myra Rast McDonnell, 75, was born in American Falls, ID to Daniel Jr. and Athaleen Rast on July 6, 1945. Myra had two older siblings: Walter and Roberta. Myra attended school in American Falls. In 1964, Myra married Richard K Vollmer and they had two children, Toni and Brad. Myra and Richard were later divorced. Myra worked at the Harm’s...

Phyllis Vera Robinson

Phyllis Vera Robinson

Jul 12, 2020

Phyllis Vera Romriell Robinson

1925-2020

Phyllis passed away July 12, 2020 in American Falls Idaho.  She was a longtime resident there for over 60 years.  She was born on December 6, 1925 in a two-room log cabin in McCammon Idaho to Newell Abram Romriell and Vera Mabel Shipe and was the second of 8 children.  Her family resided in McCammon...

Collin John Fehringer

Collin John Fehringer

Jul 5, 2020

Collin John Fehringer was tragically taken from us on Sunday, July 5th, 2020. We are completely heartbroken at the loss of his gentle soul, kind heart, and warm smile that could make any day a little better.

Collin was born June 13th, 1999 in Pocatello and lived his entire life in American Falls. He graduated from American Falls High School in...

Carlos Daniel Hernandez Perez

Carlos Daniel Hernandez Perez

Jun 26, 2020

Carlos Daniel Hernandez Perez 19, passed away June 26, 2020 at the Power County Hospital. Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Aberdeen, Idaho.  Interment will follow at the Aberdeen Cemetery. 

Brent Eugene Permann

Brent Eugene Permann

Jun 11, 2020

Brent Eugene Permann passed away in his home at age 66.  He is survived by his mother Marilyn Ferguson Permann, sister Chana Permann Smith, brother Steve Permann, sister Brenda Permann Foster, brother Richard Permann, Sister Teressa Permann Pape, daughter Kristina Permann Murray, son Jacob Permann, daughter Emily Permann Weise, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Condolences and memories may be...

Tammy Jean Collins-Richardson

Tammy Jean Collins-Richardson

Jun 11, 2020

Tammy Jean Richardson 1960 -2020

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky...

Thomas Nihill

Thomas Nihill

Jun 6, 2020

Don’t cry for me when I’m gone. 

Thomas Nihill of American Falls passed away at home on Saturday the 6th of June from cancer with his special companion with him. 

Thomas was the youngest son born October 22, 1943 to John and Myrtle Nihill of Kensal, North Dakota.

Thomas was a jack of all trades; he drove semi across the...

Brent D. Hickman

Brent D. Hickman

May 26, 2020

Brent D Hickman (55) was found deceased on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. He struggled with invisible and internal battles that unfortunately got the best of him. He was an amazing family man who always put everyone else’s needs above his own. He passionately loved his wife, his children, and his many nieces and nephews, along with his siblings and close...

Shirley Dee Kendell

Shirley Dee Kendell

May 20, 2020

Shirley Dee Kendell, 93, of Aberdeen, Idaho, returned home to her sweetheart, Wayne Earl Kendell, at Edgewood Spring Creek Assisted Living in American Falls, Idaho, on May 20, 2020. Shirley was born in Idaho Falls on January 17, 1927, in Shelley, Idaho, to Ray and Ruby Thompson. She was the seventh of eight children.

Shirley attended elementary school in Shelley...

Jagsyn Wendell Stucki

Jagsyn Wendell Stucki

May 17, 2020

“Our Dearest baby, Jagsyn Wendell Stucki, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.” 

Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Father in Heaven. Baby Jagsyn came into this world too soon and was taken too early.

He is being greeted in Heaven by his grandparents Norma and J. Wendell Stucki.

He is survived...

Rulon Lee Morse

Rulon Lee Morse

May 11, 2020

Rulon Lee Morse was born in Downey, Idaho on Mrch 4th, 1958 to Ted and Kay Newbold Morse.  He was a twin to his sister Robyn.  He has 3 brothers and 7 sisters; Teddy (Sherry), Cathy (Okie, deceased), Cher, Jim (Vicky), Robyn (Daniel), Denise (Mike), Evan (Ginger) and JaLyn (Edward), Kelly Deon (Rod).  A sister, Teddy Jean, passed away as...

John Larsen

John Larsen

May 4, 2020

John Suhrke Larsen was born on January 26, 1935 to Holger Marius and Rachel May Suhrke Larsen.  He was the youngest of eight children.  He was born in Logan, Utah but only lived in Logan a short time before they moved to Salt Lake City.  John was an active child and broke a lot of bones.  Because he had broken...

Mary Elisabeth Howell

Mary Elisabeth Howell

Apr 24, 2020

Mary Elisabeth Howell, a longtime resident of American Falls, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. Mary had recently celebrated her 94th birthday.

Mary was born in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 1926 to Tom and Mary (Clouser) Bowers. She had four younger siblings, two sisters and two brothers. When she was young she went by her middle name, Elisabeth, because...

Renee Miller

Renee Miller

Apr 24, 2020

Renee Ferguson Miller finished her journey here on earth Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home.  She was surrounded by her children. 

Renee was born April 21, 1935 to Richard Douglas and Alice (Jones) Ferguson.  Renee was 85 at her passing.  She grew up in Aberdeen and went to school there.  Renee married Floyd John Miller on September 24, 1951. ...

Fernando Contreras Bombela

Fernando Contreras Bombela

Apr 8, 2020

Fernando passed away at his home on April 8, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m.  Monday April 13, 2020 at the Orem Cemetery, 1520 N 800 E, Orem, UT 84097.

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