Obituaries
Linda Genne Rowe
Sep 22, 2020
Linda Genne Keckler Rowe, 79, a longtime resident of American Falls, Idaho died on September 22, 2020 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Linda was born on January 13, 1941 in Council, Idaho, the youngest of three children born to Geraldine and James Keckler. The family lived in several towns in western Idaho before settling in Glenns Ferry. In...
Alan Noel Miller
Sep 17, 2020
Alan Noel Miller
(March 13, 1955 – September 17, 2020)
Alan Noel Miller, 65, of American Falls, Idaho passed away on Thursday the 17th of September at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello of COVID related causes.
Alan was born to Robert Earl Miller and Lora Lee (Miller) Smuin on March 13th 1955 in American Falls Idaho where he completed high...
James J. Boyd
Sep 14, 2020
James J. Boyd passed away September 14th, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of Twin Falls, Idaho and a celebrated WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Bernadean Jordan Boyd, his second wife Katherine Orders Boyd, and daughter Karen Manka Boyd. He leaves behind two daughters,...
Gary Lorin Warner
Sep 1, 2020
Gary, 76, passed away Sept. 1, 2020. The graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M. Sat. Sept. 5, 2020 at the Aberdeen Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.davisrosemortuary.com.
Sharel Radford
Aug 28, 2020
Sharel passed away peacefully with her children at her side. Sharel was born to Joseph Bowen and Verda Miller Smith in Pocatello, Idaho. Sharel had four older brothers Norman, Glen, Ronald, and Verl and one younger brother, M.V. Sharel grew up in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1955. After graduation, she went to Idaho State College and received...
Rogelio Fernandez
Aug 24, 2020
On Monday, August 24, 2020, the Fernandez Family lost their biggest hero, Pastor Rogelio Fernandez Sr. Loving husband and father to Roy Jr. (Linda), Norma (Rey), Nelda, & Catarina (David).
On November 1st, 1969, Pastor Rogelio married the love of his life Maria Aguirre. The greatest love story of all time. Pastor Rogelio Fernandez Sr. was born February 14, 1946...
Beatrice Arlene Kopp
Aug 23, 2020
Beatrice Arlene Kopp, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered her eternal home on Sunday, August 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. Beatrice was born in Pleasant Valley, Idaho on August 12, 1933 to Elmer Funk, Sr. and Mary Gehring Funk. She attended school in American Falls. On September 9, 1951 she married Ben Kopp, Jr. in Martin Luther Evangelical...
Betty Jo Wetherbee
Aug 15, 2020
Our beloved Betty Jo Wetherbee, 85, gracefully passed away Saturday Aug. 15, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.
Betty was born on Aug 25, 1934 in Sterling, Idaho to Joe and Viola Fahnestock. Betty grew up in Aberdeen and graduated in 1952. After High School Betty worked at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City as an elevator operator. She...
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 Harmâs...
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
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
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
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
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
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...