Obituaries

Feb 25, 2024

Christopher Charles "Chris" Robertson, 68, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on February 25, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, ID after a 6 year battle with cancer.

Chris was born to C. Paul  Robertson and Margaret Bendixsen Robertson on December 29, 1955, in Blackfoot, ID. He attended and graduated from Snake River High School.

He was a devoted husband...

Feb 23, 2024

Kimberley Ann Wilberg (61) passed early Friday morning, February 23, 2024. She passed in her home, being held by her husband, from a rapid intestinal rupture and heart attack. 

Kim was born in San Francisco, CA. She has a large and loving family, comprising of 3 brothers and 6 sisters. 

In 1981, Kim's life changed when she met her eternal sweetheart, Michael...

Feb 18, 2024

Our beloved Kevin Lee Hunter, 63, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Goodyear, Arizona on February 18, 2024. Kevin spent a lifetime cruising the highways, working hard, and helping many people along the way. He was born on May 12, 1960 to Ralph and Christine Hunter in Rigby, Idaho. He was the third child born into the...

Feb 18, 2024

In Loving Memory

Richard Lee Crites

Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Pawpaw

October 5, 1968 – February 18, 2024

 

Richard was welcomed home by his dear Mama as the snow came down Sunday morning. 

He had a unique set of gifts and skills honed over a lifetime of hard work, hard living and hard-won joy which endeared him to many. An avid car enthusiast and Master...

Feb 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ty Jelke, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and dedicated nurse. Ty, son of Tim Jelke and Jana & Kory Bauer, departed this world on February 16, 2024 at the age of 35 in Austin, TX. He is leaving behind a legacy of compassion, love for knowledge,...

Feb 15, 2024

Ginger Durbin passed away at her home in Shelley, surrounded by family, on February 15th. She was 50.

 

Ginger was born July 15, 1973 to Val Ray Denton, a social work administrator from Driggs, and Kaytherine Heinze Denton, a schoolteacher and office administrator from Ogden. She was the second of their two daughters, and they lived at the same home on...

Feb 7, 2024

Jason Lee Clark, 48, of Shelley, passed away  February 7th, 2024 at his home.

Jason was born March 17th, 1975, in Blackfoot, Idaho to Roger and Alice Marie Clark.  He then moved to Shelley, Idaho where he attended school and graduated from Shelley High School.  He then worked as a Meter Reader/Collector at Rocky Mountain Power.  

In March of 1997 Jason...

Feb 5, 2024

Sophie Jane Betzer: Our Sweetest Love Our dear Sophie, a whirlwind of joy and love, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Sophie was the light of our lives and very often, the meaning for it. She brought joy to every room she entered, and every room she dragged her family out of to go for a car ride. Sophie’s life...

Jan 31, 2024

Jan 31, 2024

Clinton Glen Jensen age 72, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born August 29, 1951, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Clinton Glen and Racine Mae Hornaday Jensen.

  

Clint graduated from Minidoka High School in 1970. He married Marilyn Farrar on March 4, 1972 in the Firth Church.  They were later sealed on May 15, 1976 in the...

Jan 30, 2024

Bonniejean Powell (1941-2024)

A person full of life, love, and faith, who always desired to be a friend to everyone.  Bonniejean Powell, 82, a longtime resident of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30 of natural causes. She was born in Grace, ID, in 1941 to Merle and Vaunda Kirkham.  The first few years of Bonniejean’s life...

Jan 29, 2024

Connie Bernice Carter, 80 Passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home with family by her side.

Connie was born in Idaho Falls, ID on January 30, 1943 to James and Bernice Carter.

When she was 14, her family moved to Menan, ID where Connie learned to farm. She graduated from Rigby High School in 1961. While attending Rigby High School...

Jan 28, 2024

Gabriel Rick Clapp was born August 21, 2007, to loving parents, Ron and Kealie. Gabe was a remarkable baby excelling at growth milestones and learning to read before starting any formal schooling. He was a loving and empathetic soul that brought immense joy to his family and friends. His quirky personality and sharp wit left an impression on anyone who...

Jan 27, 2024

Ida May Kemp Hall, 93, passed away on January 27, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Shelley, Idaho.

She was born October 29, 1930, in Logan, Utah, to Alma Orland Kemp and Ida Elizabeth Quigley. Her sister, LaReta, followed five years later.

Ida May grew up in Lewiston, Utah. She was quite athletic and especially enjoyed skating. She graduated from...

Jan 27, 2024

Don Lee Wilkinson, 82, of Shelley, passed away on January 27, 2024.

He was born on August 16, 1941 in Idaho Falls to John Albert and Jeanette Elmina Twichell Wilkinson. He attended schools in Firth where he graduated from Firth High School.

He married DeAnna Struhs on September 21, 1968. She passed away on August 7, 1994. He later married Janet Ruby...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert George Whiting, 81, of Shelley, Idaho. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2024.

Robert was born to Delilah and Carl Whiting and raised in the city of Idaho Falls. Robert was the 4th of 5 children. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School. Later meeting the love of his life Colleen Sellers. They were married on February...

Jan 25, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bacon Peterson passed away in her home on January 25, 2024. She was 82.

Mary was born in Sugar City, Idaho, on February 17, 1941. She grew up surrounded by her grandparents, great-grandmother, and great-uncles, and she spent much of her time making her own fun in the great outdoors. She enjoyed camping, riding horses, and getting into mischief. 

Mary...

Jan 22, 2024

Mardella (Della) Dorothy Entzel Stewart

Della Stewart passed away January 22, 2024 in Shelley Idaho at the age of 85.

Della was born January 27, 1938 in Killdeer North Dakota to Christian Phillip Entzel and Ida Singer.  She was the fifth of six children. She lived in Killdeer until she was about 10 years old when they moved to Billings Montana. She...

Jan 21, 2024

Monte Cordell Fullmer, 82, of Firth, passed away on January 21, 2024.

He was born March 31, 1941 in Driggs, Idaho to Garmount R. and Lorna Little Fullmer.  He grew up in Tetonia, Idaho where he attended Teton Elementary and Teton High School graduating in 1959. He went on to graduate from Ricks College in 1961 and Utah State University in...

Jan 19, 2024

William LeRoy Mathews, 57, of Firth, passed away on January 19, 2024.

Roy was born November 13, 1966 in Pocatello, Idaho to William Henry Mathews and Martha Jane Reese Mathews.

Roy married Michelle Burke on December 31, 1990. To this union there were four children born, William, Connie, Ashley and Caroline. They were later divorced.

Roy worked for Randy Call Painting for many...