Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

Betty Jean Welch, 94, of American Falls, Idaho, died Thursday morning, February 21, 2019 at Power County Hospital, American Falls, Idaho.

Betty was born August 25, 1924 in Mammoth Utah, the daughter of Harold Roe and Vera Jane Warner. She married Elmer George Welch on May 31, 1941 in Pocatello Idaho and they were sealed for eternity together in the...

Feb 18, 2019

Ginger (Virginia) Delores (Johnson) Fehringer, 83, whom lived in American Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on February 18th, 2019 at the Bingham County Memorial due to complications after a fall.

Ginger was a very loved and respected member of the community who enjoyed cooking for various causes, playing cards with her friends, crafting, and keeping in touch with her family. ...

Feb 17, 2019

Irene passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 17, 2019 at the age of 88. Irene was born to Fred and Margaret Gohl on April 1, 1930 in American Falls, Idaho. She graduated from American Falls High School in 1948. Irene met Harold Deeg while working at the ASC office. They married on May 6, 1951. Harold passed away...

Feb 16, 2019

Kyle Robert Wetzel, 52, of American Falls, ID passed away on February 16, 2019 in Spokane, WA after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Kyle was born April 10, 1966 in American Falls.   His parents are Robert (Marilyn) Wetzel of American Falls, and Terisa (Randy) Hobbs of Spokane, WA.  He was welcomed home by an older brother, Rob.

Kyle...

Feb 10, 2019

Gary Joseph Roberts of American Falls, ID passed away on Feb. 10, 2019.  Gary was born on September 16, 1965 to Priscilla Savage Norris and Keith W. Roberts.  Gary married Carol Kittridge.   They were later divorced.  He then married Terry Wilder.  To this marriage Kayle and Zeta were born before they divorced.   

Gary is survived by his parents and step father Tony Jackson.  His Children...

Feb 4, 2019

Ronnie “Ron” Edward Bodenstab, 78, of American Falls passed away on February 4, 2019 at Portneuf Medical Center. Ron was born in Twin Falls, Idaho October 6th, 1940 to Dorothy and Harry Bodenstab.  He grew up having great fun with his cousins south of Twin Falls on the farm.  At a young age, Ron helped his father every morning before...

Jan 30, 2019

Viola Irene (Vergin) Anderson of Aberdeen, Idaho passed away January 30, 2019 at the Power County Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 92.  Viola was born in Ord Nebraska on September 10, 1926, to Elmer and Olga (Plejdrup) Vergin, and she was raised on the family farm with her sister Verna.   She graduated from the Ord High School in...

Jan 29, 2019

Hazel Hunt, 96, died January 29, 2019 in Weiser, Idaho after living a long and beautiful life.

She was born December 31, 1922 in Wilmington, North Carolina. She married Pons Day “Pete” Hunt on January 21, 1950 in American Falls, Idaho. Together they had six children. “Pete” died September 4, 1996 in American Falls, Idaho.

Hazel is survived by her...

Jan 29, 2019

Lois Kay Nielsen (Katie) 81, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home in of Gildford, MT. Katie was born in Portland, OR on June 24, 1937 and was the first child in a family of three children. From the time Katie was a baby till she was 13, the family moved often. Living in Pocatello, ID where...

Jan 28, 2019

Roland Lloyd Barnard, age 87, of Rockland, Idaho passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at home with his loving wife by his side.  Roland was born November 21, 1931 in American Falls, Idaho to Lloyd and Clarice Barnard. 

Roland attended school in Rockland before graduating in 1949.  He enjoyed playing basketball and football during that time.  He joined the Army...

Jan 11, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

On Thursday January 10, 2019 Judie Ann Page Speth Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother returned home to our Heavenly Father and her daughter Denice at the age of 77.

Judie was born November 28, 1942 in Logan, UT to William and Lena (Berdella) Page.  On February 23, 1962 she married Dennis George Speth in an LDS chapel in...

Jan 8, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

Blaine Merlin Kopp, 64, born November 8th, 1954 to Fred and Ester Kopp of American Falls, Idaho, passed away January 7th, 2019. He attended and graduated from American Falls High School and went on to work as a heavy machine operator and foreman, farmer, and truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, automobiles, music and his pets.

He was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2019

Gerardo Alverez Hernandez passed away January 6, 2019.  The Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday January 14, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in American Falls, Idaho.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday January 15, 2019 at the church.  Burial will be at the Falls View Cemetery.  

Dec 30, 2018

Elona Millie Tubbs was born September 23, 1933, American Falls, Idaho to Dave Taysom and Clara Amelia Barnard Taysom.  She returned to our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2018, at the age of 85.  She was a resident of the Power Count Extended Care Facility.  She was raised in Rockland, Idaho. She married the love of her life, Junior Tubbs...

Dec 29, 2018

Robert was born August 28, 1947 (the eldest of three children) to Archie and Viola Anderson at the Valley County Hospital in Ord, Nebraska.  When he was in grade school the family moved to Idaho.

He graduated from the Aberdeen, ID high school in 1967.  He worked with his Dad and brother farming when he was younger.  He enjoyed horseback...

Dec 27, 2018

Dec 25, 2018

Gerald Loren Carter passed away in his home December 25, 2018 from natural causes. Gerald was employed by Great Rift Trucking.  Gerald is survived by his daughter Jennifer Jo, his brothers and sisters;  Linda (Steve) Tanner, Michael (Linda) Carter,  Bradley (Diana) Carter, Debra (Glen) Duffin, and Jeffrey (Hope) Carter. 4 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  He was proceeded in...

Dec 25, 2018

Leadell Nielsen passed away on Christmas Day from natural causes.  Lee was born Oct. 1, 1933 in Helena, Montana to Lyle and Delores Davis.  She married Virgil Cook this union had 4 children.  They later divorced.  She met her eternal companion Carl Nielsen.  They were sealed in the Cardston Alberta Temple.  This union produced one daughter, Carla.  Lee loved dogs...