Obituaries

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...

Mar 3, 2018

Jose C. Bravo Ramirez, 62, of Aberdeen, passed away March 3, 2018.  A visitation will be from 6-9PM Tuesday, March 6, 2018 and from 10:00 to 10:45 AM  March 7th with the funeral starting at 11:00 AM at the Aberdeen Spanish Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 149 W. Central, Aberdeen.  

Mar 2, 2018

J. Curtis Coman was born November 27, 1929, to Roy B. and Louise Richardson Cowman in American Falls Idaho. He was raised in the Rockland valley, of which he always was so fond. He helped his father with chores from age 4 until he attended ISU. He was the Student Body Class President and Captain of the football team his...

Feb 12, 2018

Judy Lynn Madrid, age 53, died on Monday February 12, 2018 at the Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello, ID. She was born to Louis Madrid and Nada Jean Gates on November 25, 1964. My mother was a very caring, intelligent, and fun-loving woman. She was always laughing and doing the best she could for her kids, friends, and her...

Feb 11, 2018

Margie Dives Pierce, 96, of Aberdeen passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 1, 1921 in Malad, ID to Thomas and Ruth Dives the 3rd of 6 children. She grew up and worked hard on her family ranch and graduated from Malad high school in 1939. She married the love of her life Sherman...

Feb 7, 2018

Rick Krumenacker, a former teacher/coach and life-long resident of Blackfoot, ID, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2018, at the age of 64.

Rick is survived by his wife, Shauna West Krumenacker, his children, Josh Krumenacker, Nichole Smith, Kellie Alcala and Alisha Tomita; his grandchildren Sabrina Alcala, Austin Smith, Savannah Smith, Simone Smith and Jett Tomita. He is preceded in...

Jan 28, 2018

Elizabeth Belnap Fillmore passed away peacefully in her home in Rockland Idaho Sunday, January 28, 2018.

Liz was born October 6, 1949 in Blackfoot Idaho to Wayne and Barbara (Whyte) Belnap.  She grew up on their homestead farm in Rupert Idaho.  She married Lawrence J. Fillmore August 6, 1969 in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple, Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Together Larry...

Jan 25, 2018

John Russell “Russ” Orders, 93, passed away at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 25, 2018.  Russ was born on the Orders Homestead near American Falls, on April 22, 1924, to Reuben and Rachel Orders.  Russ attended school at Cold Creek and American Falls High School.  Russ enlisted into the United States Army in July, 1943,...

Jan 23, 2018

Michelle Hardy, 57, of American Falls passed away January 23, 2018 at her home.  A viewing will be from 6:00-7:30PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Davis-Rose Mortuary.  Another viewing will be at 10:00 AM Friday, January 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in American Falls, with the funeral starting at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at the Falls View Cemetery,...