Obituaries
Doris "Dee" Egan
Mar 25, 2014
Doris (Dee) Elaine Egan
December, 11, 1928 - March 25, 2014
Doris (Dee) Elaine Egan, 85, of American Falls passed away peacefully on March 25, 2014. Dee was born on December, 11, 1928, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bernice and Glenn Cornelison. Dee spent her childhood in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She, her parents and sister later moved to Twin Falls,...
Steven Arthur Wheeler
Mar 20, 2014
Steven Arthur Wheeler, 57, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Steve was born in Pocatello, Idaho on July 3, 1956 to Marvin and Norma Wheeler; he was the third of 6 children. He attended elementary through high school in the Aberdeen School District, graduating in 1974. He graduated with a BS Degree...
Hilda Serrano
Mar 15, 2014
Hilda Serrano, 79, of American Falls, Idaho passed away March 15, 2014.
She was born April 25, 1934, Edinburg, Texas, to Faustino and Ramona Rodriguez. She was the second born in her family.
She grew up in Texas and married Felix Sr. De la Cruz, whom she later divorced. Moved to American Falls, and married Antonio Serrano, who later...
John Dale Brumfield
Mar 12, 2014
John Dale Brumfield died at his home on March 12, 2014. He was born on May 8, 1938, to John W. and Bertie May Brumfield. He was the youngest of 8 children. He was raised in the American Falls and Aberdeen area. He joined the US Navy in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1959. He was stationed on Kwajalein...
Elizabeth Louise Ferrin
Mar 11, 2014
Elizabeth “Betty” Ferrin
Betty Ferrin, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 11th 2014, in American Falls, Idaho.
She was born on August 19, 1927, the only daughter of Ole and Ruth Kolden, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Betty met her husband Carrol H. Ferrin in South Dakota, and later followed him to Seattle,...
Jesse (Bud) M. Phelps
Mar 7, 2014
Jesse (Bud) M. Phelps 1920-2014
Jesse (Bud) M. Phelps was born May 24, 1920 in Arbon, Idaho to Frank and Rose Phelps and he passed away March 7, 2014 at the Power County Nursing Home in American Falls, Idaho. Frank and Rose had five children, their only son, Bud, and four daughters, Francis, Thyra, Elaine, and Annabel. Bud was raised...
Sylvia Aguirre
Mar 1, 2014
Sylvia Ramirez Aguirre, of American Falls, Idaho was called into heaven on March 1, 2014 in Pocatello, Idaho due to ongoing health complications.
Sylvia was born March 20, 1956, to Ignacio Sr. & Dominga Ramirez in Buckeye, Arizona. Sylvia was a wonderful homemaker, but also enjoyed seasonal farm work. Her best accomplishment was marring Pablo Aguirre on Mother’s Day in...

Floraine Nielsen
Feb 28, 2014
Floraine Nielsen was called home to her Lord and family on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was the last living member of Charles and Lydia Nielsen family. The third of six children, she was born November 22, 1922 at home on the farm outside Aberdeen, Idaho. Her life was dedicated to music and music education at many levels.
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Betty Jean Nelson
Feb 24, 2014
AMERICAN FALLS - Betty Jean Nelson, 85, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of February 24, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on November 17, 1928 on the family farm in Weston, ID to Arthur Earl and Myrtle (Mickelson) Wentworth. She grew up on the farm with her two younger brothers, grandparents, aunts and...
Verna Simons
Feb 21, 2014
POCATELLO, IDAHO – Our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 21, 2014. She left this Earth for a joyous reunion with her beloved husband, son, parents, siblings and loved ones.
Verna was born June 17, 1928 in Neeley, Idaho to James Oscar Payne and Syvella Harris Payne. She was...
Nellie Louella Crowder
Feb 18, 2014
Nellie Luella Crowder “Nellie Blue”, 86, of American Falls, ID, passed away on February 18th, 2014 in Payette, ID.
Nellie was born in Rombauer, Missouri to James and Laura (Gray) Fuller on February 2nd, 1928. She graduated from Wapato High School. Nellie met Charles Linfield Crowder while attending Northwest Bible Institute in Seattle, WA. They were married on June 7th, 1952 in...
Brent Hulse Wheeler
Feb 14, 2014
Brent Hulse Wheeler, 65, of American Falls, Idaho passed away Feb. 14, 2014, after complications from pneumonia.
Born in Preston, Idaho on August 28, 1948, Brent was the first of four children born to the late Washington Fay and Gwen (Hulse) Wheeler. Brent was a rambunctious little boy full of life, charm and joy. As the eldest son, he protected...
Paul Harold Sjelin
Feb 12, 2014
In loving memory of Paul Harold Sjelin
February 13, 1924-February 12, 2014
Paul Sjelin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 13, 1924 of Swedish immigrants Carl and Alma Sjelin. After completing his 8th grade year in a one room country school in rural Minnesota, he transitioned to full-time work on the family farm.
Shortly before his 18th birthday,...

Nabor Esparza
Feb 9, 2014
Nabor Esparza, 61, of Aberdeen, Idaho passed away February 9, 2014. The visitation will be from 5-7p.m. with the Rosary starting at 7p.m Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 667 S. 4th W. Aberdeen. . The Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Thursday February 13 with a visitation at 9:00a.m. at the church. Interment will follow...
Joyce Elaine Lambert
Feb 7, 2014
Joyce Elaine Lambert, 66, American Falls, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Portneuf Medical Center. She was born May 16, 1947 in Caldwell, Idaho to Dean Strange and Jean Gardner Strange.
There they raised her and her three younger sisters Shirley, Sheila, and NaDean in a very loving home.
With three younger sisters, teaching came natural...
Kenneth Platt Price
Jan 31, 2014
Kenneth Platt Price, 65, passed away at home January 31, 2014 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Ken was born in Malad, Idaho January 8, 1949, the first of four children born to Phyllis Waldron and Evan Platt Price. He was raised in Malad Idaho and graduated from Malad High in 1967. He received his...
Verla Rae Haskell
Jan 30, 2014
Verla Rae Hartley Haskell
Verla Rae was born on August 28, 1930 in American Falls, Idaho to James and Janie Hartley of Rockland, Idaho. She passed away peacefully on January 30, 2014 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Most of Verla Rae’s childhood was spent at the Hartley ranch in the foothills of the Rockland Valley. She graduated from American...
Nels TJ Winters
Jan 30, 2014
Nels “T.J.” Winters (87) passed away peacefully on January 30, 2014 at the Veterans Home in Pocatello. He was born on April 4, 1926 to Thomas E. and Beatrice M. Campbel Winters in Chester, ID as the first son of 7 children (6 boys, 1 girl). He joined the Marine Corps on May 5, 1944 and served in heavy artillery...
Wallace Neil Klassen
Jan 29, 2014
Wallace Neil Klassen was suddenly taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 29, 2014.
Wally was born on September 15, 1950, to Otto and Eunice Klassen in American Falls, Idaho.
Wally grew up farming with his dad and brothers. He had great mechanical ability which in turn fueled his excitement for fast cars.
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David Darnell Privett
Jan 11, 2014
DAVID D. PRIVETT , SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN AT HOME, LEFT THIS WORLD AND WENT TO HEAVEN INTO JESUS’ WAITING ARMS ON JANUARY 11, 2014, AFTER A CORAGEOUS BATTLE WITH CANCER.
DAVID WAS BORN TO CHESTER MARCILLA AND ZORAH ABAGAIL PRIVETT ON DECEMBER 11, 1938, IN C0LT, ARKANSAS.
DAVID, AS A YOUNG MAN, WORKED WITH HIS FAMILY...