Obituaries

Betsy L. Mounce

Betsy L. Mounce

Jun 13, 2025

OBetsy L. Mounce died on June 13, 2025 in Emmett, Idaho.  Betsy a long time resident of American Falls was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Everett and Bessie Haynes Mounce on December 2, 1945.  There will be a visitation on Saturday June 21, at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral following at 10:00 a.m. at Davis-Rose Mortuary.  The interment will...

Julio Fabian Pedraza

Julio Fabian Pedraza

Jun 11, 2025

Julio Fabian Pedraza passed away, Wednesday June 11, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. A visitation will start at 6:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 17, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in American Falls. Another visitation will be at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 18, the funeral mass will begin at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are...

Craig Miller Jr.

Craig Miller Jr.

Jun 8, 2025

Craig Miller Jr., affectionately known as "Craggle Bums," left this world on June 8, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience. Born on August 9, 1981, in American Falls, Craig was a man whose spirit was as vast as the fields he tended from a young age, having worked on the family farm since...

Maurine Driscoll

Maurine Driscoll

Jun 8, 2025

Maurine Duffin Driscoll, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong resident of Aberdeen, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in American Falls, Idaho. She was born July 14, 1934 in Aberdeen, Idaho to Loraine Thornton Duffin and Grace Cobbley Duffin. Her siblings are Keith Duffin (wife Louise, deceased) and Vern Duffin (deceased) and his wife Marilyn Duffin.

Maurine...

JOYCE "ANNETTE" Gunn McDONNELL

JOYCE "ANNETTE" Gunn McDONNELL

Jun 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Annette McDonnell (Ankrum), who left us on June 4th, 2025, at the Power County Nursing Home following a long-term illness. She was 77.

Born on May 31, 1948, Annette was woman of strength, grit, and quiet humor. She spent the past 40 years in Aberdeen, Idaho, building a life rooted in hard...

Kathryn Marchant

Kathryn Marchant

Jun 3, 2025

Kathryn Kay Marchant, 69, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 3, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with a rare and extremely aggressive cancer. Kathy was born on January 13, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Kay Allan and June Speakman Driggs. She had a happy childhood and was especially close to her father who called her Kathy Kins....

George “Howard” Birrell

George “Howard” Birrell

May 29, 2025

George “Howard” Birrell, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 7, 1949, in Pocatello, Idaho to Robert (Bob) and Nina (Peggy) Birrell, Howard lived a life rich in love, laughter, and adventure.

An avid outdoors-man, Howard found joy in nature. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, which he often shared with his family. Additionally,...

Brian Gordon Williams

Brian Gordon Williams

May 19, 2025

Brian Gordon Williams, 57, passed away May 19, 2025 at the University of Utah hospital after battling complex health issues for 12 years.

Brian is survived by his wife, Melanie, of 39 years; children Christopher, Julia, Kalen, Cecilia, and Lexi; siblings Michelle, Kirk, and Deanne; parents Richard and Reta; and his cat Kelvin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Delon Dalke

Delon Dalke

May 8, 2025

Delon D. Dalke, 87, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away at his home on May 8, 2025.

Delon was born July 1, 1937, in American Falls, Idaho, to Ferdinand and Helen (Brucks) Dalke. Delon’s first job was working on his father’s family farm in Aberdeen, Idaho. At the time he did not appreciate the farm but in later years realized it was...

Bertha "Lucille" Palmer

Bertha "Lucille" Palmer

May 8, 2025

Bertha "Lucille" Palmer 96, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born May 26th, 1928, to the late Del & Hazel Parsons, and was raised in Sterling, Idaho, with many happy childhood memories.

Lucille married her high school sweetheart, Ferrell Wayne Palmer, November 25th of 1945. Together they started to...

Evelyn Packer

Evelyn Packer

May 5, 2025

Evelyn Packer, a cherished member of the Pocatello community and later American Falls, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on October 10, 1929, in Pocatello, Idaho, she was a testament to unwavering love and dedication throughout her life.

Evelyn's early education took place in Pocatello, culminating with her graduation from Pocatello High School on...

Alan Fehringer

Alan Fehringer

May 4, 2025

Alan Fehringer, born on March 5, 1959, in American Falls, Idaho, entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2025, in the same beloved hometown. He was 66 years old at the time of his passing, which was due to natural causes.

Alan was dedicated to farm life, a vocation that brought him joy and fulfillment. He took great pride in his...

Doris Nelson

Doris Nelson

May 4, 2025

Doris Nelson, a cherished member of the Aberdeen community, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. Born on January 15, 1930, in Aberdeen, Idaho, Doris lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family.

Throughout her career, Doris was known for her versatility and commitment. She worked a myriad of jobs, including as a bookkeeper for...

Julia Pauline Rowe

Julia Pauline Rowe

Apr 30, 2025

Julia Pauline Rowe, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 97.

Born on October 1, 1927, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Julia was the eldest of three daughters born to Frank and Edith Bernard. She was preceded in death by her sisters Grace and Delores. She excelled in the classroom...

Glenna Nelson

Glenna Nelson

Apr 29, 2025

Glenna June May Allen Nelson, 98, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born to Agnes Louise Lee and Joseph Eugene May, Glenna lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and service. On September 13, 1942, she married Harold Clarence Allen (sealed: October 8, 1948, in the Logan Temple), with whom she lovingly raised five children: Kathy...

John “Jack” Hilby

John “Jack” Hilby

Apr 21, 2025

John “Jack” Hilby, born on December 31, 1947, passed away on April 21, 2025, in the ICU of Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. He is remembered as a kind and generous man, whose passions ran deep, especially for riding motorcycles and working on them throughout his life. Jack was an enthusiastic member of the Bros Club, where he shared...

Wade Sheppard

Wade Sheppard

Apr 18, 2025

Wade Allen Sheppard passed away, Friday April 18, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. No funeral services are planned at this time. Family and friends are invited to share condolences, memories, and photos, by visiting DavisRoseMortuary.com.

Joseph L. Smuin

Joseph L. Smuin

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...

Ruth Ann Phillips

Ruth Ann Phillips

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,...

Hazel Elaine Ekstrom Clark

Hazel Elaine Ekstrom Clark

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,...