Obituaries

Aug 17, 2018

Jake Frank, age 64 of American Falls Idaho passed away on Friday, August 17th after a courageous fight for his life. A Colorado native, Jake was the 9th child out of 10 born to the late Eva & Jacob Frank of Sterling, Colorado. Due to his love of hunting, fishing and the outdoors, Jake made a career with the Colorado...

Aug 10, 2018

William F. (Bill) Blakely, passed away August 10, 2018.  He was born in Butte Montana, then worked as a deputy Sherriff for 25 years in California.  When he retired he moved to American Falls, Idaho.  

Aug 9, 2018

Our beautiful Madison Leigh Dean passed away on Thursday, August 9th in American Falls, Idaho as the result of a tragic accident.  She was born May 24, 1996 in Arlington, Texas and at the age of 2 moved with her family to Pocatello, Idaho.  As a child she loved being outside and participating in 4-H programs.  One of her favorite...

Aug 7, 2018

Edwin Alston passed away on August 7, 2018 in Mesa Az from a stroke.  He was born to Alvin and Rebecca Alston in Alamosa, Colorado on November 3, 1921.  At the age of 4 years old his family moved to Idaho and he was raised in the Rockland Valley and American Falls area.   Ed is the second of six children,...

Jul 29, 2018

Donald Henry Giesbrecht, 86, of American Falls, Idaho, went to sleep Saturday night and woke up “face-to-face with Christ his Savior” Sunday Morning, July 29th.  Born December 31, 1931, he was the oldest son of the late Henry and Erna (Klassen) Giesbrecht.  He was preceded in death by a sister Edie Sartorius and her husband Keith, infant brother Richard, son-in-law...

Jul 22, 2018

Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.

 

Lyndi Ranee Hall passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  Where she joined her husband Todd Hall in Heaven.  She was born on August 15, 1964 to Kathy Jolley and Marland Jensen in American Falls, Idaho.  She spent most of her life in American Falls where she married Robert Todd Hall October 21,...

Jul 12, 2018

Harold John Klassen, 74, of Aberdeen, Idaho, went home to be with His Lord and Saviour, July 12, 2018.  He was born May 18, 1944 to the late Otto and Eunice (Buchanan) Klassen.  He was the second of eight children: Stanley (late Susan), Trudy (John) Saint Vincent, Charles (Sallye), late Wallace (Sue), Cathy (Ed) Hadley, Martha (Rob) Rochon, Ted (Ruth). 

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Jul 9, 2018

On Monday, July 9, 2018, Larry McAlister passed away at home at the age of 66 after a battle with ALS. He died at home surrounded by family. He was known for his work at the local cable company for the last 20 years, and was an avid hiker and gardener. As a young man, he enjoyed work in the...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 5, 2018

Bettilee Pauline McPeek Ruff (Ralph) of Aberdeen, Idaho passed on 7/5/2018 in Aberdeen, Idaho at the age of 62.  Bettilee was born in American Falls, Idaho to George & Ellouise McPeek on 1/7/1956.  Bettilee attended school in Aberdeen.  She married Eugene Ruff on 1/17/1975 in American Falls. 

She is survived by husband Eugene and three daughters Jennifer (husband Roy Chitwood),...

Jun 27, 2018

Manuel Carranza Morado passed on June 27, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho after a battle with illness. He was born on February 13, 1955 in Puerto De Animas Jalpon De Sierra, Queretero, Mexico to Selia Carranza and Simeon Morado Sr. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm July 11, 2018 at Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St. in American Falls....

Jun 26, 2018

After a long struggle, our mother, Margaret Halling, was able to “go home” to be with God and all the loved ones she had been missing so terribly. Mom was born on April 10, 1930, to George Stahl Butler and Violet Black Butler in American Falls, Idaho. She was the baby in a blended family of nine children. Because she...

Jun 23, 2018

Elva Mae Nearing Meredith left her earthly home after a 48 year struggle with multiple sclerosis on June 23, 2018 at Edgewood Spring Creek Manor Assisted Living in American Falls, ID. Elva was born December 30, 1929 to Bill and Mae Nearing in Kellogg, Idaho. She was the 6th of 12 children, one sister passing away at birth. Although Elva...

Jun 20, 2018

Kathryn “Kathy” Dalke passed away in her home June 20, 2018. Kathy was born in Blackfoot, ID to Dave and Leona Wilson on November 28, 1950. She worked at Lamb Weston for over 44 years before retiring in 2015. Many of her passions included being informed on current political issues, science, weather, tracking world-wide earthquakes, flowers, gardening, archeology and astronomy....

Jun 20, 2018

Richard Kenneth Kugler, 85, of American Falls, passed away June 20, 2018 peaceful at home with his children by his side.  Richard was born in Bonners Ferry on May 27, 1933 and moved to American Falls when he was four years old when his father took a job with Idaho Power.  He lived down by the power plant where he...

Jun 19, 2018

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Elgin Orland Simonson, 83, of Sterling, Idaho passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, surrounded by his family.

 

Born on April 22, 1935 to Orland and Inez Simonson, Elgin grew up in Sterling, working side by side with his dad on the farm. He attended and graduated from...

Jun 18, 2018

Lora Lee Smuin, 84, went to be with our Lord on June 18, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She inspired and amazed many with her determination and grit to keep going and getting out of the house until her last week of life.

She was born in American Falls, Idaho on December 23, 1933 to John Reuben...

Jun 12, 2018

 

Pauline (Villaseñor) Morado, born Mach 30, 1947, passed away on June 12, 2018 after losing her battle to cancer.  She is survived by her husband Manuel C. Morado, two sisters Sharee Scott & Betty Sue (Duane) Hedstrom, three daughters, Donna Pulido, Dianna Rosas, Ellen (Gary) Jensen and two sons, Michael D. Pulido (Danielle) and Manuel Paul Morado (Jenifer).  She...

Jun 10, 2018

Millie Kirby passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2018.  She was born December 12th, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas.  She married Blaine Kirby and they resided in Aberdeen, Idaho. 

            They enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with friends.  They had 3 children, Debbie Hanna (Rusty) of California, David Kirby of Aberdeen, and Doni Chris of Pocatello,...

Jun 6, 2018

Dianna Lucille (Campbell) Marvin, 72, of American Falls entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.  She was born to Raymond and Arta (Wheeler) Campbell on October 2, 1945.  She was the fifth child of nine children to join the family.  Dianna married the love of her life, Dennis Charles Marvin, on August 8, 1970.  They added two lovely daughters...