Obituaries
Brenda Lee Bendickson
Sep 30, 2023
September 30, 2023 started out as a delightful Saturday morning and Brenda started out the day doing really great and was quite excited that she finally found the BYU Channel 374 to watch the World General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, that excitement all changed Saturday evening when Brenda was in her electric wheelchair,...
Elton "Clint" Phillips
Sep 30, 2023
Elton “Clint” Phillips, born May 27, 1933, at home in Aberdeen, Idaho. He was the son of Eddie J Phillips and Dorothy “Ione” Muirbrook.
He had two brothers and two sisters: Wayne Phillips; Arthur (Ruth Ann) Phillips of Middleton, Idaho; Verla Rae Ottley of Shelley, Idaho; and Patricia Dee (Lester) Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Clint was active in...
Bryan Richard Kopp
Sep 26, 2023
Bryan Richard Kopp of Boise, Idaho, left the pain of this world on September 26, 2023. Bryan was born September 8, 1985, to Richard George and Edith Marie (Burgemeister) Kopp in Pocatello, Idaho. He was welcomed home by his older sister Heidi.
Bryan grew up on the family dry farm near American Falls, where he learned his strong work ethic...
Jill York
Sep 25, 2023
Sharon "Jill" York passed away on September 25, 2023. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2023 at Power House Christian Fellowship, 2905 Sunbeam Road, American Falls, Idaho.
Sandra Gonzalez
Sep 17, 2023
Sandra Gonzalez, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2023, in American Falls. She was born on February 25, 1994, in Pocatello. Sandra's life was full of adventure and compassion, and she touched the hearts of all who knew her.Sandra had an insatiable love for travel. Among her favorite destinations was Phoenix, Arizona, where she found...
August "Junior" Edward Schultz
Sep 10, 2023
August Edward Schultz “Junior” is fishing on the shores of Heaven. He was released to the big river in the sky on September 10, 2023.
Junior was born to August Otto “Jack” Schultz and Helen Francis Claire Koppleman Schultz on June 26, 1944. He grew up in Aberdeen, Idaho and later enlisted in the United States Navy in 1962. He...
Jerry W. Freeburne
Sep 9, 2023
Jerry Wayne Freeburne, 82, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2023, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born September 13, 1940, in Newton, Kansas, to LaReta W. Sharp and Marshall (Jack) Freeburne. He was raised in Newton, Kansas, and graduated from Newton High School in 1958. He was active in the school choir, football,...
William Robert Mueller
Sep 9, 2023
William Robert Mueller passed away, peacefully at his home on Saturday September 9th 2023. He was born on August 11, 1943 to William F and Veda Pearl Mueller in Stibnite, Idaho.
He attended school at Pocatello High School, then in 1962 he served in The United States Navy. While in the Navy he served in Vietnam, earning medals for his...
Gene Kawakami
Aug 15, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Kawakami. Gene was born and raised on the Oregon Slope. He attended school at Annex and Weiser High School. He went to the University of Idaho where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He was the first in the family to earn a four-year degree, providing inspiration...
John A. Cerro
Aug 15, 2023
John A. Cerro, from American Falls, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
At his request no services will be held.
John was born December 11, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to John and Geraldine Cerro. John served in the United States Navy and was given an honorable discharge. He also served in the Coast Guard...
Marlene Woodworth
Aug 5, 2023
Marlene L. Woodworth, 92, of American Falls, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She has passed from Life to Life Everlasting and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Marlene was born January 31, 1931, in American Falls, to Emil and Hilda (Roth) Mayer. Marlene graduated from American Falls High School in...
Daphne Bowers
Jul 23, 2023
Our angel mother, Daphne K Thornley Bowers, 82, passed away on July 23, 2023 surrounded by family after a 12-year struggle with dementia. She was born November 18, 1940, in American Falls, Idaho at Schiltz Memorial hospital. She was the first of six children born to Kendell and Rowene (Kujawa) Thornley. She grew up on a potato farm in Aberdeen,...
Dewayne Kimball Ashcraft
Jul 18, 2023
Father, Husband, Son, Student to Teacher of many trades Dewayne Kimball Ashcraft, 29, of Dubois, Idaho, passed on July 18, 2023 after a car wreck in Aberdeen Idaho. Kimball was born on March 04, 1994 in Idaho Falls, Idaho with his birth mother Ariane Thomas McCabe, he was adopted and raised by Garth Ashcraft and Nancy Bruno in Dubois Idaho...
Trent Rupe
Jul 17, 2023
Trenton Val Rupe 75, passed away with his loving family by his side on 7/17/2023. Trent was born on March 13,1948 in Blackfoot, Idaho to John Rupe and Gladys (Harrington). Trent was the youngest child of thirteen siblings in a combined family.
Trent attended Aberdeen High school after which he joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Loring, Maine...
Richard Clark
Jul 13, 2023
Richard Elbert Clark, 78, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on July 13, 2023 after complications with his heart and breathing.
Richard was born on December 9, 1944 to Frank and Evelyn Clark in Culver City, California. After Richard graduated from Hueneme High School in 1962, he went on to study at Ventura Jr College.
On February 12, 1963, Richard married...
Richard Lee Carlile
Jul 6, 2023
Richard Lee Carlile, beloved Husband, Father, Son & Papa, passed away July 6, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family, at home in Idaho, of causes incident of age.
Richard “Dick” was the youngest of three children, born in Heber City, UT on Feb. 4th, 1931, to William Walter “Walt” & Stella (Wootton) Carlile. Raised in Utah, Richard...
Dennis Ure
Jun 30, 2023
Ralph Dennis Ure, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Born in Driggs, Idaho, Dennis was the son of Ralph and Goldie Ure (Fullmer). He was raised in the beautiful Teton Valley, where he embraced a life filled with family, activity, and service. Dennis attended...
Monica Bethke
Jun 29, 2023
Monica Louise (Stroschein) Bethke, 71, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia and joined her Savior on June 29, 2023.
Monica was born May 24, 1952, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Ronald and Betty (Prudhomme) Stroschein; she was the third child of nine. She spent her childhood on the family farm where she worked and played hard with...
Philip Marvin Burley
Jun 17, 2023
Philip Marvin Burley was born on June 14, 1943, the oldest son of Charlotte Stephan Burley and Marvin Burley in Caldwell, Idaho on flag day, which was very important to him.
Phil attended schools in Greenleaf and Meridian, Idaho. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served as a radioman aboard the USS...
Donald E. Diehl
Jun 11, 2023
Don Diehl, 81, passed away at Portneuf Regional Medical Center on June 11, 2023. He had battled numerous health issues. Don was born August 8, 1941 in Sterling, Idaho to Edward “Doc” Diehl and Erma Snow.
He spent his early years in Aberdeen and American Falls. Later he joined the Air Force. After serving his country Don enjoyed riding broncs...
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