Obituaries
Lois Klassen
May 22, 2026
Lois Klassen passed away, Friday May 22, 2026, in American Falls, Idaho. A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday May 30 at The Meeting Room, 301 N 4th W, Aberdeen. The funeral will follow 2:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Homestead Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted when available. Family and friends are invited to visit...
Ella "Denise" Dancliff
May 22, 2026
Ella Denise Dancliff passed away, Friday May 23, 2026, in American Falls, Idaho. A visitation will be from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Friday May 29 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Aberdeen. The funeral will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Aberdeen Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted when available....
Larry Phillips
May 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Phillips, 85, who crossed the final finish line on May 17, 2026. He lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for agriculture and horses.
Larry was born on March 22, 1941, in American Falls, Idaho, where he was raised with a strong work ethic...
Walter Melvin Mauch
Jan 26, 2026
Walter Melvin Mauch, affectionately known as Walt, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 95. Born on June 20, 1930, in Tuttle, North Dakota, Walt grew up in a large family, the son of Karl and Katharina Mauch. He was one of fifteen siblings, with eight brothers and six sisters who shaped his...
Emma Jean Mauch
Dec 23, 2025
Emma Jean Mauch, affectionately known as Jean, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 21, 1934, in American Falls, Idaho, Jean developed a profound appreciation for creativity and art early in her life, a passion that would continue to flourish throughout her years.
Jean was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, who...
Henry Hornbacher
May 14, 2026
Henry Erwin Hornbacher, 78, of American Falls, passed into the arms of his Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Henry was born February 18, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho to Erwin and Alma (Riedlinger) of American Falls. Graduating from American Falls High School in 1966, Henry went on to attend Grimm's Business College, and later Northwest Nazarene College for a year. He...
Carrie Skerjanc
May 13, 2026
On Wednesday afternoon, May 13th, the world stilled with the passing of Carrie Jean Skerjanc. Though her death leaves profound heartbreak, the memory of the beautiful life she lived will endure in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on September 23, 1979, to Bonnie and Ernie Medellin, Carrie spent her entire childhood in Aberdeen, Idaho, surrounded by the closeness...
Howard Ringe
May 12, 2026
Howard Ringe, a man whose life was defined by tireless dedication, unwavering honesty, and a deep love for family and craft, passed away at his home in American Falls, Idaho, on May 12, 2026. Born on May 21, 1943, in Las Vegas, Howard's journey was marked by hard work, ingenuity, and an enduring passion for welding and fabrication.
Howard devoted 31...
Ilene Haskell
May 8, 2026
Ilene Haskell, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in American Falls on May 8, 2026.
She was born in American Falls to Jay and Helen Ralphs. Ilene grew up in Rockland Idaho on a farm 2 miles out of town with her brothers and sisters; Eldon, Janice, DeeAnn, Robert and Dan. She attended Rockland High School and then LDS Business...
Billie Barnard-Nelson
May 4, 2026
Billie Dolores Barnard Nelson, born on March 10, 1931, in Wendell, Idaho, lived a life full of love, dedication, and vibrant community spirit. As a young child, she moved with her family to American Falls, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1949. That same year, on June 4, Billie married William C. Barnard in American Falls,...
Logan Taylor
Apr 30, 2026
Logan Taylor, born October 30, 1977, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026, at his home in American Falls, Idaho, due to heart failure. Logan's life was marked by a profound dedication to his family, hard work, and fun leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Logan grew up a typical "latch key" kid spending most...
Kathy Nelson
Apr 29, 2026
Kathy Nelson, 67, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 29. Born in California to Don and Janet Roth, Kathy lived a life filled with love, craft, and dedication to her family. She was a devoted wife to Jeff Nelson and a loving mother to Jason and Amy, and she cherished her six grandchildren. She...
Joseph Kuta
Apr 27, 2026
Joseph Edward Kuta passed away in American Falls, Idaho at eighty-nine years old. He died on April 27, 2026 after a brief but brutal bout with cancer which he faced with grace and courage. He was a beloved son of God and has gone home to meet his Maker.
Joe was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 31,1936 to Bozena (Betty)...
Steven Isaak
Apr 13, 2026
Steven Isaak, a steadfast pillar of the American Falls community and a man whose life was a testament to devotion, to land, faith, family, and fellowship, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on December 20, 1949, in American Falls, Steve embodied the spirit of his hometown in every fiber of...
Kim Ferguson
Apr 11, 2026
Kimberly Kaye Ferguson, age 69, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. After courageously facing years of near‑constant illness, she ended her battle surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Brio Hospice.
Kim was born on November 27, 1956, in Elgin, Illinois, to Marjorie and Paul Dahlquist. She moved to...
Annette "Ann" Nielson Brumfield
Apr 7, 2026
Annette "Ann" Nielson Brumfield was born in Alabama in 1939. At the age of five, her family relocated to Arkansas, a place she proudly called home. Following her high school graduation, Ann moved to Waukegan, Illinois, where she met and married her first husband, Don Nielson, in 1959. Together, they were blessed with two children, Daniel and Jeanne, and later...
Susan Klassen
Apr 6, 2026
With deep sorrow, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Susan Kristin Klassen, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of April 6, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of profound faith, she leaves behind a beautiful and enduring legacy for her children. Susan was born on March 13,...
Edith Prestidge
Apr 5, 2026
Edith Langenwalter Prestidge, cherished and beloved, peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 103 on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Gables in Blackfoot, Idaho. Now embraced in the loving arms of Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Edith’s remarkable journey has come to a gentle close.
Born on December 29, 1922, in Newton, Kansas, to Albert and Ida...
Delores Gilbert
Mar 23, 2026
Delores Gilbert, a cherished soul known for her warmth and joyful spirit, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on August 24, 1939, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished moments.
A graduate of Pocatello High School, Delores was a woman who deeply valued the simple joys of life. Her favorite pastime was bowling, a hobby...
Viola "Leone" Friesen
Mar 14, 2026
Viola “Leone Friesen passed patiently at home on March 14, 2026, with her sister and son by her side. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Pingree, ID to George and Agnes (Roy) Inskeep. She attended school in Aberdeen.
She married George Brumfield in November 1947, and they had two sons Larry and Allen. George passed away in 1975. She...
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