Obituaries
John Wilbur Duffer
Nov 3, 2023
John Wilbur Duffer passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 after an aggressive battle with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer. He passed at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was not only a beloved son, brother, father, and friend; but a hard worker, a mentor, and an honest man. He was an incredible wood worker who's work brought joy to...
Kenneth Ekstrom
Nov 1, 2023
Kenneth Alan Ekstrom passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023.
Born January 25, 1960, in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho to Grant LaRoy Ekstrom and Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom.
Kenneth grew up in Pocatello, going to school at Hawthorne Elementary and Hawthorne Junior High. Graduating from Pocatello High in 1979. He attended Idaho State University in Law Enforcement. He worked as...
David Craven
Oct 30, 2023
David Craven, beloved by all who knew him, sadly passed away on October 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of passion, kindness, and genuine love for life. Born on July 1, 1964, David's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to the craft of automotive painting and his boundless love for his family.
From the young age of 13, David...
Vernon Louis Bethke
Oct 29, 2023
Vernon Louis Bethke, August 11, 1935- October 29, 2023, a lifelong resident of American Falls, Idaho.
Vernon grew up along with 3 brothers on his parent’s American Falls farm. Ade and Bertha Tiede Bethke raised a boy who loved being outdoors and loved building stuff…those passions remained until his life’s end. Other passions, and adventures for Vernon included cannon building...
Humberto Reyes Castaneda
Oct 24, 2023
Humberto Reyes Castaneda
Humberto Reyes Castaneda passed away, October 24, 2023, in Rupert, Idaho.
The visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in American Falls.
Humberto married Yolanda Bosquez on March 15, 1959. They shared 56 years of love, happiness, and compassion of life for each other. They...
Richard Melvin Morris
Oct 23, 2023
Richard’s best friend once told him that he was nearly impossible to insult. It was just one reason that he had so many best friends.
Richard, 95, died on October 23, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho, of natural causes. His unabashed love of cheeseburgers, French fries and strawberry milkshakes caused his children to entertain the thought of adding the phrase “Long...
Richard Allen
Oct 21, 2023
Richard Welton Allen passed away, Saturday October 21, 2023, in American Falls, Idaho. A visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday October 26 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center at 111 Church Place in American Falls. The funeral will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at a later date. ...
Carolyn Taylor Wallace
Oct 20, 2023
Carolyn Taylor Wallace, dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2023 in South Jordan, Utah. She was born to Frank R. and Zettella Taylor on August 22, 1932 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. She married Frank Wallace on July 20, 1953 in the Cardston, Alberta, Temple.
Carolyn’s greatest joys were her family,...
Glayda Corbridge Kendell
Oct 7, 2023
Glayda Jane Kendell, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, returned to her loving Heavenly Father on October 7, 2023, at Portneuf Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho following complications from surgery. She was born on November 17, 1938, in Blackfoot, Idaho to Melvin Andrew and Doris Lectie (Sparks) Olsen where she joined three siblings, Dennis, Richard, and Sharon. These Olsen...
Brenda Lee Bendickson
Sep 30, 2023
September 30, 2023 started out as a delightful Saturday morning and Brenda started out the day doing really great and was quite excited that she finally found the BYU Channel 374 to watch the World General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, that excitement all changed Saturday evening when Brenda was in her electric wheelchair,...
Elton "Clint" Phillips
Sep 30, 2023
Elton “Clint” Phillips, born May 27, 1933, at home in Aberdeen, Idaho. He was the son of Eddie J Phillips and Dorothy “Ione” Muirbrook.
He had two brothers and two sisters: Wayne Phillips; Arthur (Ruth Ann) Phillips of Middleton, Idaho; Verla Rae Ottley of Shelley, Idaho; and Patricia Dee (Lester) Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Clint was active in...
Bryan Richard Kopp
Sep 26, 2023
Bryan Richard Kopp of Boise, Idaho, left the pain of this world on September 26, 2023. Bryan was born September 8, 1985, to Richard George and Edith Marie (Burgemeister) Kopp in Pocatello, Idaho. He was welcomed home by his older sister Heidi.
Bryan grew up on the family dry farm near American Falls, where he learned his strong work ethic...
Jill York
Sep 25, 2023
Sharon "Jill" York passed away on September 25, 2023. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2023 at Power House Christian Fellowship, 2905 Sunbeam Road, American Falls, Idaho.
Sandra Gonzalez
Sep 17, 2023
Sandra Gonzalez, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2023, in American Falls. She was born on February 25, 1994, in Pocatello. Sandra's life was full of adventure and compassion, and she touched the hearts of all who knew her.Sandra had an insatiable love for travel. Among her favorite destinations was Phoenix, Arizona, where she found...
August "Junior" Edward Schultz
Sep 10, 2023
August Edward Schultz “Junior” is fishing on the shores of Heaven. He was released to the big river in the sky on September 10, 2023.
Junior was born to August Otto “Jack” Schultz and Helen Francis Claire Koppleman Schultz on June 26, 1944. He grew up in Aberdeen, Idaho and later enlisted in the United States Navy in 1962. He...
Jerry W. Freeburne
Sep 9, 2023
Jerry Wayne Freeburne, 82, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2023, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born September 13, 1940, in Newton, Kansas, to LaReta W. Sharp and Marshall (Jack) Freeburne. He was raised in Newton, Kansas, and graduated from Newton High School in 1958. He was active in the school choir, football,...
William Robert Mueller
Sep 9, 2023
William Robert Mueller passed away, peacefully at his home on Saturday September 9th 2023. He was born on August 11, 1943 to William F and Veda Pearl Mueller in Stibnite, Idaho.
He attended school at Pocatello High School, then in 1962 he served in The United States Navy. While in the Navy he served in Vietnam, earning medals for his...
Gene Kawakami
Aug 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Kawakami. Gene was born and raised on the Oregon Slope. He attended school at Annex and Weiser High School. He went to the University of Idaho where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He was the first in the family to earn a four-year degree, providing inspiration...
John A. Cerro
Aug 15, 2023
John A. Cerro, from American Falls, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
At his request no services will be held.
John was born December 11, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to John and Geraldine Cerro. John served in the United States Navy and was given an honorable discharge. He also served in the Coast Guard...
Marlene Woodworth
Aug 5, 2023
Marlene L. Woodworth, 92, of American Falls, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She has passed from Life to Life Everlasting and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Marlene was born January 31, 1931, in American Falls, to Emil and Hilda (Roth) Mayer. Marlene graduated from American Falls High School in...
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