Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Joseph L. Smuin, 92 of American Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025.  He was born January 5,1933 in Robert’s Idaho to Joseph Smuin and Dorrie Ruth Abbott.

He was in the Army from 1953-1956 where he was a Combat Engineer and a Construction Equipment Engineer. After the Army he did various jobs but in 1967 he was employed...

Apr 3, 2025

Ruth Ann Croshaw Phillips, a beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1933, in the small farming community of Airmo, Idaho, to loving parents, Frank Petty Croshaw and Emma Amelia Olson. Raised in Pocatello, Idaho,...

Mar 29, 2025

Hazel Elaine Ekstrom Clark was born on November 5, 1936, in Malad, Idaho, at her home. She was the daughter of Levi Bunting Ekstrom and Emma Sine Henriksen and one of eleven children. Her siblings included Levi, Doris, John, Pearl, Donald, Grant, Gloria, Jay, Albert, and Dixie.

Hazel grew up on a farm, where she developed a love for climbing trees,...

Mar 20, 2025

Karmel Ann Pankratz passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at her home in American Falls, Idaho, surrounded by loving family, after a two-year-long battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Originally from Shelton, Washington, Karmel met her husband of nearly 40 years, Doug Pankratz, while on vacation in Idaho, attending softball tournaments. Doug proposed to Karmel in April 1985, and they were...

Mar 15, 2025

Marlene Fehringer passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family.

A graduate of Aberdeen High School, Marlene began working at Dvorak Drug and First Security Bank. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Leo Fehringer, and dedicated herself to building a home filled with warmth, love, and unwavering devotion to her...

Mar 12, 2025

Vicki Lehman, 79, of Aberdeen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 14th, 1945 in Malad, ID to Sherman and Margie Pierce. She was the third of five children. She grew up on the family farm in Malad until they moved to Aberdeen in 1955. She attended Aberdeen High School where she met the love of...

Mar 6, 2025

LouEtta Robison Christiansen passed away March 6, 2025 at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho; born the third child to Lind and Grace Darling (Seely) Robison on November 24, 1929 in Archer, Idaho. She grew up enjoying farm life with her siblings and extended Robison family nearby and was happiest when they were together on adventures to fish, pick berries...

Mar 6, 2025

James Jon Huber, 53, of American Falls ID passed away March 6th, 2025 after a sudden illness. He peacefully left this earth, hands being held by his mother and his sister, surrounded by all who loved him. Although leaving this world kicking and screaming would have been more his style. He did things his way, after all. Born December 27th,1971...

Mar 5, 2025

Bobbie Monica Garcia gained her wings to heaven surrounded by her family on March 5th, 2025, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Bobbie was born on June 11, 1965, in La Jara, Colorado, to Ernesto Casias and Oclires Chacon. In 1967, her family relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she would spend her formative years and then...

Mar 5, 2025

David Bethke, age 88, passed away on March 5, 2025. He met the love of his life, Marla, in high school. They had a loving, devoted marriage that lasted 68 beautiful years. David was one of the hardest-working men I have ever known. From developing the land on his farm to raising cattle, he worked from dawn until dusk. 

He also...

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret Merandia Rizer, affectionately known as Peggy, was born on February 23, 1946, and left this world peacefully while sleeping on February 22, 2025. With her passing just a day shy of her birthday, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and countless cherished memories.

Peggy devoted over two decades of her life working for the State of Idaho, with...

Feb 17, 2025

Lorin Ralph Roseberg, born July 30, 1941, was welcomed into the open arms of Jesus on Monday, February 17, 2025.  He was the devoted husband to Nancy for 44 years and loving father to his three children Serena, Nicole and Andrew.

Lorin was a humorous bright light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.  His journey...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 9, 2025

Kay Marie Behrend, 75, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on December 23, 1949, in American Falls, Idaho, to Ray and May Pratt.

Kay was raised in Aberdeen, Idaho, where she attended grade school, junior high, and high school, graduating in 1968. Growing up on the family farm, she learned the...

Feb 6, 2025

Leonard A. Isaak, born on April 28, 1948, in American Falls, Idaho to Elmer and Dorothy Isaak, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on February 6, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. He lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a commitment to family that inspired all who knew him.

Leonard had a long and fulfilling career as a Ditch...

Jan 31, 2025

Terry L. Gull, age 76, of Aberdeen, was called home on January 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife, Kathy, by his side. Born on September 25, 1948, in Conrad, Montana, Terry was the beloved son of Marion and Althea Gull.

Throughout his life, Terry made meaningful contributions to his community in Aberdeen, Idaho. He began...

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara "Bobbie" Mauch, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Chubbuck, Idaho, at the age of 79. Born on June 30, 1945, in American Falls, Idaho, she lived a life filled with kindness, social engagement, and genuine warmth.

Bobbie had a distinguished career as a public servant, having served as the Power County Treasurer from...

Jan 21, 2025

Leslie “Alan” Pratt, a cherished member of the Aberdeen, Idaho community, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on February 12, 1941, in American Falls, Idaho, Alan lived a life filled with devoted service, love for his family, and passion for farming.

Alan’s career as a farmer was not just a job...

Jan 13, 2025

Kathryn Jo Hansen Wright died at home on Monday, January 13, 2025, with her three children by her side. Kathy was born on June 10, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the second child born of three to Kay and Edna Hansen.

Kathy moved to American Falls her junior year of high school. She graduated from American Falls High School...

Jan 11, 2025

Ann Hurtado, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Ashley Manor in Pocatello, Idaho.  Ann was born on October 6, 1938 as a triplet (one sister-Ethel and one brother-Joseph) to Carlisle "Buck" and Nedra Copeland.  She started elementary school in Aberdeen and attended through 3rd grade. In 1947 the family moved to a cattle ranch in Nebraska,...