Obituaries

Dorene Farrens

Dorene Farrens

Dec 12, 2024

Dorene Farrens, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away in the caring hands at Caring Hearts in Pocatello, Idaho on December 12, 2024. Dorene was born on January 7, 1935 to Darald (Pug) and Rita Christensen, in American Falls, Idaho. She Graduated from Aberdeen High School.

She married the love of her life, Joseph (Joe) Stacy Farrens on September 3,...

Melvin Austin Clark Sr.

Melvin Austin Clark Sr.

Dec 11, 2024

Melvin Austin Clark Sr., born on December 30, 1933, in Logan, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho. He lived a life rich with love, service, and laughter, leaving behind a cherished legacy.

Melvin dedicated 42 years to his career at FMC, where he was known for his hard work and dedication. His commitment to service extended...

Ralph Klassen

Ralph Klassen

Dec 8, 2024

Ralph Donald Klassen was born September 28, 1930, to Cornelius and Paula (Hege) Klassen. He was the youngest of 10 children, and he, along with his sister Edie Lou (Brown) were born about 10 years after their next oldest sibling, making them almost a new family. His oldest sister, Erna (Giesbrecht) was married and had a baby girl about 2...

Felix "Joe" Clarence De La Cruz

Felix "Joe" Clarence De La Cruz

Dec 7, 2024

IFelix “Joe” Clarence DeLaCruz Died Saturday December 7, 2024, surrounded, by family and friends.

Born December 30, 1975, to Lavonne and Felix DeLaCruz in American Falls, Idaho. He came into this world as a little shit and left this world as a big shit. (HIS WORDS). He held several jobs from working on cars, to working in potato warehouses, to welding,...

William Schroeder

William Schroeder

Nov 18, 2024

William (Bill) Ralph Schroeder passed away November 18, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho. Bill was born May 23, 1930 in American Falls, Idaho to Armin and Katherine Isaak Schroeder. He was second of five children and lived in the area his entire life. Bill grew up on the family farm where the three boys worked at irrigating, haying, and weeding potatoes. 

Bill...

Doris Ann Garrison

Doris Ann Garrison

Nov 8, 2024

Doris Ann Long Garrison, age 87, of American Falls, ID. passed away Friday morning November 8, 2024 at the Power County Long Term Care facility.

 She was born August 4, 1937, in Pocatello, ID. to the late Ray Richard Long and Florence Dell Estep. She was the oldest of eight children, followed by Arnold, Gale, Louise, Glen, Shirley, John and Dell. 

 The...

Christopher Allan Valenty

Christopher Allan Valenty

Oct 22, 2024

Christopher Allen Valenty, 42, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2024. Christopher is survived by his loving wife Sabrina, Son Damien, Daughter Aryana, Son Logan and two step daughters Mariskia and Pheebe.  Christopher was born in Pocatello Idaho on September 7th 1982 to Richard Valenty and Renee Sorter. Christopher enjoyed spending time with his family, Carpentry, tattooing, hunting, Fishing, Teaching...

Luz Hernandez

Luz Hernandez

Oct 20, 2024

Luz Hernandez, a beloved member of the American Falls community, passed away on October 20, 2024 at the age of 45. Known for his warmth and generosity, Luz touched the lives of many who were fortunate to know.

Throughout his life, Luz was characterized by his kind and helpful demeanor, often going out of his way to lend a hand to...

Tracye Record

Tracye Record

Oct 17, 2024

After battling stage 4 colon cancer bravely for 2 years, Tracye passed away October 17, 2024 with her husband and daughters by her side.

How do you describe in words such a beautiful soul?

Tracye was a strong, caring, beautiful woman. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and fur babies fiercely as they were her pride and joy. She enjoyed and loved...

Shirley Kay Mitchell

Shirley Kay Mitchell

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley Kay Groom Mitchell, 86, passed away October 16, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho. Shirley was born April 24, 1938 in American Falls, Idaho, the second child of Raymond Ross Groom and Pearl Morse Groom. Shirley grew up in Rockland and American Falls. She attended schools at Landing (Rockland) and American Falls. After graduation she worked at the Bell Telephone Company...

Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson

Oct 5, 2024

The greatest lady ever, Nancy Leona Anderson peacefully passed away at her home in Neeley, Idaho on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Nancy was born in American Falls, Idaho, on April 5, 1938, to Don Zaring and Leona Boyd Zaring. She attended elementary, junior high and high School, in American Falls, graduating with the class of 1955.

At the young age of...

James Hall

James Hall

Sep 13, 2024

James Lee Hall, beloved son, grandson, nephew, and cousin, passed away on September 13, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho, at the tender age of 19. Born on May 13, 2005, in Pocatello, he brought joy and light to the lives of those who knew him.

James was a spirited young man with a zest for life. He found delight in the simplest...

Lily Ann Glascock

Lily Ann Glascock

Sep 6, 2024

Lily (Lil) Ann Glascock, 65, of American Falls Idaho passed away Friday morning Sept. 6, 2024, at Portneuf Hospital in Pocatello Idaho. She was born September 20, 1958, in Pocatello Idaho to Bill and Nellie Nussbaum.  Lil married Kevin Glascock on June 17, 1980, In Klamath Falls Oregon. Then fifteen years later, was able to be sealed to him and...

Katherine Violet Rodgers

Katherine Violet Rodgers

Aug 31, 2024

Katherine Violet Rodgers, a cherished daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2024, in American Falls, Idaho, at the tender age of 17. Born on February 11, 2007, in Blackfoot, Katherine was a bright spirit, known for her loving nature and compassion towards everyone she encountered.

 As a senior at American Falls High School, Katherine poured her heart into...

Glenn Richard Long

Glenn Richard Long

Aug 29, 2024

Glenn Richard Long, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, was born on April 9, 1944, in American Falls, Idaho. He passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2024, at the age of 80. He left us too early but went to be with his best friend and loving wife, with whom he shared 52 years.

Glenn graduated high school in...

Pegi Lynn Long

Pegi Lynn Long

Aug 24, 2024

Pegi Long, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in American Falls, Idaho, on August 24, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on June 25, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. Pegi was a person who filled the lives of those around her with love and joy.

Pegi's early life was marked by fond memories of...

Esther Osborn Isaak

Esther Osborn Isaak

Aug 21, 2024

A beautiful soul peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, August 21st while resting in tender loving hands and care. Esther Elvira Osborn was born October 24, 1932, in Yale, ID, to George Harold Osborn and Jenny Lois (Sayre) Osborn. Esther was hard-working and dedicated her life to her family and farm. She lived a long and wonderful...

Cheri Michaelson

Cheri Michaelson

Aug 17, 2024

Cheri Lynn Michaelson, 68, of American Falls, Idaho passed away on August 17, 2024 in American Falls, Idaho. Cheri was born to Glee Michaelson and Wilma Schultz Michaelson on February 23, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho. Cheri was one of 7 children. Cheri enjoyed laughing and was always a supportive grandma in her younger years. Cheri loved keeping the kids entertained...

Lee Ann Bailey Stark

Lee Ann Bailey Stark

Aug 10, 2024

Lee Ann Stark, born September 17, 1948 in Pocatello, Idaho to Lillian L Adkins Bailey and George A Bailey. Her beloved Dad was George L Funk, of American Falls, Idaho. She died peacefully at her home in St. George, Utah on August 10, 2024.

Lee Ann’s childhood was spent in Pocatello, American Falls, and Aberdeen, Idaho. She was a graduate of...

Thomas Devon Kirtley

Thomas Devon Kirtley

Aug 1, 2024

Thomas Devon Kirtley passed away August 1, 2024, at his apartment in American Falls Idaho from natural causes. He was born April 28, 1955, in Pocatello, Idaho to Cave J. Kirtley and Elva E (Phillips) Kirtley. 

Tom is survived by his daughter heather Kirtley and sisters RaNae (Dean) Paquette, Teresa Bybee, Mary (Bruce) Houston, Karen Kirtley, Linda (Randy) Syphas and lots...

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