Obituaries
Tammy Kay Richeson
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tammy Richeson on April 2, 2025 in Shelley, Idaho. Tammy was born on October 12, 1981 to her loving parents Patrick Richeson and Barbra Rutherford.
Tammy is survived by her two children KayDee Burnside and Logan Saurey along, with her two step children Taezen Kohler and Sidney Kohler and her...
Dorothie May Bischoff
Mar 26, 2025
Dorothie May Bischoff passed away March 26, 2025.
She was born in Shelley Idaho on August 5, 1942 to Earl and Effie White, She was one of 12 children. She married Brent M Bischoff (Bish) in May of 1961. They have three children, Brent. Jana and Wendy,
She was very creative and loved to sew, quilting and making baby blankets. She also...
Kent Ockerman
Mar 11, 2025
Kent Ockerman
November 10, 1932 – March 11, 2025
A devoted believer of Jesus, loving husband, and outstanding dad.
Dad was a hard worker, spending all of his life working with his hands. He started out working for the Cook family, reaping grain with Dale Wiklund, owned the Firth Texaco Gas/Repair Station, worked at Amcor, and finally the New Sweden Canal Company. All...
Lorna Rose Wyatt
Mar 11, 2025
Lorna Rose Wheeler Wyatt, our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed onto her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2025. She made friends wherever she went, always had a smile on her face, always knew what to say to make you feel better, gave good advice, and loved her family and friends with all her...
Jeannie Dianne Hansen
Mar 9, 2025
Jeannie Diane Hansen, age 77, of Shelley, ID, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 9, 2025. Jeannie was born in Blackfoot, ID, on September 11, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Orville (Mac) and Cloda McCrory. She had been a resident of southeastern Idaho for most of her life. Jeannie attended schools in the Blackfoot School...
LeIna S. Christensen
Feb 23, 2025
LeIna S. Christensen, 89, of Mapleton, Utah, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. LeIna was born on January 31, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Robert Lee and Ina Grace Soelberg Smith, and she was the oldest of nine children. She married Raymond Grant Christensen on May 27, 1955, in the Idaho Falls Temple of...
Wesley Ronald Ehlers
Feb 22, 2025
Wesley Ronald Ehlers passed away peacefully February 22, 2025 at his home in Shelley, Idaho at the age of 86. Wes worked hard all his life growing up on a farm and managing purebred cattle ranches his entire working career. In “retirement” he worked for ST Genetics, an artificial bull breeding program for purebred cattle. He travelled all over Southeast...
Vicki Lynn Bean
Feb 20, 2025
Vicki Lynn Adcox Bean joined her ancestors on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:52 A.M.
She was born February 17, 1945 in Clovis, NM. Vicki was full of life and talent, being involved in several community theater productions (both in Kooskia and in SE Idaho), choirs, concerts and the like. She loved music and was known for her glorious voice. She...
Malina Dee Nelson
Feb 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Malina Dee Nelson after a long courageous battle with cancer on February 12th 2025 in Idaho Falls surrounded by family.
Malina was born July 6th 1961 in Idaho Falls to DeAune Elaine Adolfson and Dale Roy Nelson. She was the baby of the family with 3 older sisters whom she...
Leslie Anne McNeely
Feb 11, 2025
Leslie Anne McNeely, 83, of Shelley, passed away February 11, 2025.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.
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Steven B Christensen
Feb 6, 2025
Steven B Christensen, age 65, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Shelley, Idaho, at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous 15-year battle with kidney cancer. Born on July 30, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rolan and Wanda (Bowler) Christensen, he was the proud brother of six siblings. He loved the Shelley community and always lived within...
Patricia Anne Gonzales
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Anne Gonzales, 82, began her new journey, reuniting with beloved family and friends on February 5th, 2025.
She was born October 10th, 1942 in Roberts, ID to Waldo and Wilma Lundburg. In early childhood, her parents and 7 children moved around frequently due to dad working for the railroad. Settling in Goshen, ID in 1951. She had many fond memories...
Dennis R. Cook
Feb 5, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Dennis Cook, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born in Shelley, Idaho, to Lamond and Dione Cook, Dennis was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Shelley High School in 1958 and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Joan Rae Wattenbarger, with whom he built...
Maria Esther Santillian de Yanez
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria, a devoted mother, beloved wife, sister, cherished grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Maria was a strong and courageous fighter, facing life’s challenges with a beautiful spirit that shone both inside and out.
Maria is survived by her husband that...
Ines R. Cox
Feb 4, 2025
Ines Ruth Gilgen Cox, 89, of Shelley Idaho died on February 4, 2025.
Ines was born on May 19, 1935 in Ostermundigen, Switzerland. When she was thirteen years old, she immigrated to Canada with her parents, Bertha and Fred Gilgen, and younger brother Ralph. Two years later her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Shelley, Idaho.
Ines was extremely...
Larry Grant Kohler
Feb 1, 2025
Larry Grant Kohler, 81, passed away on February 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service that will continue to touch the lives of all who knew him. Words can hardly capture the fullness of his 81 years, but his life was truly a testament to dedication, hard work, and the incredible impact one person can have...
Lyubov Dimitryev
Jan 25, 2025
Lyubov Dimitryev, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2025 at her home under Hospice care.
Services are pending under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.
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E. Evelyn Terry
Jan 25, 2025
E. Evelyn Nilsson Reis Terry, 87, of Shelley passed from this mortal existence to be with our heavenly father January 25, 2025. Evelyn was a loving wife, mom, bonus mom, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to many.
Evelyn was born in Shelley, Idaho on March 21, 1937 to Clifford Swain Nilsson and Veta Grace Stoddart. She was the second...
Lynn W. Ackerman
Jan 20, 2025
Lynn W. Ackerman, 91, of Shelley, passed away January 20, 2025.
No services are planned at this time. The family is under the care of Nalder Funeral Home.
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Eldon Donald Taylor
Jan 15, 2025
Eldon Donald Taylor, 90, of Shelley, passed away January 15, 2025.
Services are pending under the direction of Nalder Funeral Home.