Obituaries

Jun 20, 2018

Richard Kenneth Kugler, 85, of American Falls, passed away June 20, 2018 peaceful at home with his children by his side.  Richard was born in Bonners Ferry on May 27, 1933 and moved to American Falls when he was four years old when his father took a job with Idaho Power.  He lived down by the power plant where he...

Jun 19, 2018

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Elgin Orland Simonson, 83, of Sterling, Idaho passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, surrounded by his family.

 

Born on April 22, 1935 to Orland and Inez Simonson, Elgin grew up in Sterling, working side by side with his dad on the farm. He attended and graduated from...

Jun 18, 2018

Lora Lee Smuin, 84, went to be with our Lord on June 18, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She inspired and amazed many with her determination and grit to keep going and getting out of the house until her last week of life.

She was born in American Falls, Idaho on December 23, 1933 to John Reuben...

Jun 12, 2018

 

Pauline (Villaseñor) Morado, born Mach 30, 1947, passed away on June 12, 2018 after losing her battle to cancer.  She is survived by her husband Manuel C. Morado, two sisters Sharee Scott & Betty Sue (Duane) Hedstrom, three daughters, Donna Pulido, Dianna Rosas, Ellen (Gary) Jensen and two sons, Michael D. Pulido (Danielle) and Manuel Paul Morado (Jenifer).  She...

Jun 10, 2018

Millie Kirby passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2018.  She was born December 12th, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas.  She married Blaine Kirby and they resided in Aberdeen, Idaho. 

            They enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with friends.  They had 3 children, Debbie Hanna (Rusty) of California, David Kirby of Aberdeen, and Doni Chris of Pocatello,...

Jun 6, 2018

Dianna Lucille (Campbell) Marvin, 72, of American Falls entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.  She was born to Raymond and Arta (Wheeler) Campbell on October 2, 1945.  She was the fifth child of nine children to join the family.  Dianna married the love of her life, Dennis Charles Marvin, on August 8, 1970.  They added two lovely daughters...

May 25, 2018

Joseph Amos Jones “Joe” was born September 5, 1933 at the home of his parents, David B. Jones and Eva Fae Walker Jones in Neeley, Idaho; where he resided most of his life.  He departed this realm May 25, 2018 after a long struggled with diabetes and kidney cancer

At the young age of four; Joe lost his mother in...

May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018 Glen passed away peacefully at his home with family surrounding him.

Glen was born in Holyoke, Colorado on December 3, 1932 to Ervin Kuhnke & Enda Kapperman Kuhnke. At the age of 4, Glen moved in with his Grandparents Fred & Ida Kapperman. Glen lived with them until the age of 14 when he moved to...

May 17, 2018

Ernest Wright Jones born February 26,1955, went to be with our Lord and his dog Tucker on May 17,2018 in his home peacefully in his sleep, after battling cancer for 3 years.

He was born in American Falls, Idaho, lived in Rockland and then Neely, Idaho with his parents Joe and Patricia Jones and his brothers and sisters.

He drove...

May 14, 2018

Claire Clark Died May 14, 2018 in Reno Nevada.  There will be a Graveside Service at 10:00 A.M. Friday May 25, 2018 at the Falls View Cemetery in American Falls, Idaho.  

May 11, 2018

Robert “Bob” Spencer Allen, 83, of American Falls passed away May 11, 2018.  The visitation will be a 1p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  The funeral will start at 2p.m. and the graveside with military honors will follow at the Falls View Cemetery.  

Apr 22, 2018

Our beloved sister, Joy, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2018.  Joy was born November 7, 1957 to Earl and Bonnie Mayer in American Falls, Idaho. 

Joy grew up on the Mayer farm south of American Falls, with her three brothers.

She graduated from American Falls High School in 1976.  Joy spent her entire life living...

Apr 16, 2018

Helen Ann Ambrose Hansen, wearing her 1953 Registered Nurse uniform and cape, rode home on the strong southeast Idaho wind April 16, 2018.   

Helen was born June 28, 1931, in Jerome, Idaho to Cleo and Vera Ambrose.  She grew up on their farm under the watchful eye of many aunts and uncles.  Helen, and her brother Dennis, played with a...

Apr 8, 2018

Zola Rae Williams Kress, 72, formerly of American Falls passed away April 8, 2018 after an extended illness.  

Zola was born, November 8, 1945, the second of five children, to Paul B and Betty Lou Kidd Williams.  She grew up and attended schools in Burley, graduating from Burley High School in 1964.  She had numerous jobs growing up and often...

Apr 7, 2018

Wilma Stahl, 79, passed away on April 7, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. Wilma was born August 25, 1938 in American Falls, Id to Albert & Bertha Christensen who she now joins in Heaven.  Wilma enjoyed camping, fishing, and her many grandchildren.  Wilma was the rock and foundation of her family, a single mother who did her best...

Apr 3, 2018

James Juan Spillett was born in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho on October 21, 1932.  He died in Brigham City, Utah on April 3, 2018, at the age of 85.

FAMILY-WISE: Juan was the eldest of three sons born to James Oren Spillett and Ramona Ida Whittier Spillett. His brothers: Gary Lee and Val Gene were, respectively, 10 and 20...

Apr 3, 2018

Jackie Lance Morris passed away April 3, 2018.  The funeral service is Friday April 6, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 650 Pocatello, Idaho.  There will be a visitation from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the church, and another short viewing an hour before the funeral. 

Apr 2, 2018

Mar 11, 2018

Odell Lawrence Perkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died with his boots on the evening of Sunday March 11, 2018 in Chesterfield, Idaho. Odell was born to Maurice and Klea Perkins November 6th 1942 in Chesterfield Idaho. He was the third of 8 Children.

In school as a young man he enjoyed playing football and wrestling while at...

Mar 6, 2018

Jose Ramon Rodriguez passed away at Portneuf Medical Center.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday March 15, 2018 at St. Mary's Chapel, 352 Roosevelt Street, American Falls, Idaho.  A visitation will follow from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church.  Another visitation will be from 10-10:45 a.m. on Friday with the funeral Mass starting at...