Obituaries

Jan 5, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Montross, 72, of American Falls, passed away January 5, 2017. Ruth was born March 27, 1944 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Chester Lynn and Dorothy Grace Wortley. She grew up in Howe, Spencer, and Darlinton, Idaho.   Ruth Graduated from Butte County High school in 1962. She met and married Jessie James Montross (1966) and raised her family in...

Jan 2, 2017

Jack Carl Brown Sr., 85, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2017.  Jack was born April 2, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Carl and Ruth (Warren) Brown.  His father died when he was six years old and his mother died when he was 21. Upon the death of his parents, Jack accepted full...

Dec 24, 2016

Madaline Mae Crosby was born January 27, 1932 to Orville and Lois Olmstead Pitney in West Los Angeles, California. She had a sister, Verna, and three half-brothers; Chuck, Orville, and Walt. She married Melvin Crosby on September 4, 1948, and made a home in California where they had four children: Kathy, Ron, Debbie, and Cary. Madaline adored babies, and took...

Dec 23, 2016

Blaine Kirby was born in Salt Lake City, UT, on Nov. 9 1928, to Peter and Reva Kirby. Blaine enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War, stationed there for 16 months. Shortly after Blaine’s discharge from the army he met Mildred Mills. They were married on Nov. 27 1954,...

Dec 20, 2016

Beverly Kay Thompson Westover was born October 29, 1931 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She lived in Shelley, Idaho and then moved to Aberdeen. She graduated from Aberdeen High School and then went to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. There she met the love of her life, Ruel J. Westover from San Bernadino, California. They were married in December 30,...

Dec 11, 2016

T. Alice (Harrell) Cox died December 11, 2016 at Edgewood Assisted Living Center in American Falls, Idaho. She was born December 19, 1924 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the seventh child of Silas Eugene and Lena Azalee (Randall) Harrell. Alice married Wayne Perry Cox on January 9, 1943 in Woodville, Mississippi. Wayne was stationed at Camp Van Dorn, serving in the U.S....

Dec 10, 2016

Richard Floyd Miller 65, passed away December 10, 2016.  Richard loved every one of his family and friends like they were family. He worked for the Idaho Transportation Department for 12 years.  When he met the love of his life Judy Jones Fletcher in 2008 his life changed for the better.  They were married on May 9, 2009.  In 2011 he retired and started...

Dec 7, 2016

Justin Clyde Prather passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at his home in American Falls, ID. Justin was born May 24, 1987 to Lewis and Millie Prather in Boise, ID. Justin lived with his family in Hammett, ID, until October of 1992 when the family moved to American Falls. Justin made many great accomplishments all throughout his school years,...

Dec 3, 2016

Donna May Palmer Welch Donna May Palmer Welch of Aberdeen, Idaho passed away December 3, 2016 peacefully at home after celebrating her 92nd birthday with family and friends. She was born November 19, 1924 to John W. Palmer and Nellie Warner Palmer in Malad, Idaho. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Aberdeen. She married Ellis J....

Dec 2, 2016

Nov 16, 2016

Nathan Allan Knutsen was born June 25 1950 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Nathan William and Afton Udean Knutsen. He passed away November 16, 2016 in Pocatello, Idaho. As a young child he loved visiting Wendell with grandparents and herding sheep with his uncles. In his recreation time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family. At an...

Nov 12, 2016

Martin Emil Brucker May 17, 1926- November 12, 2016 Martin Emil Brucker was born May 17, 1926 in Balgonie, Saskatchewan, Canada to Karl & Lena Lindenbach Brucker.  His parents were immigrants from Austria.  The youngest of four, he had three older siblings; Henry, Helen, and Louise. Martin went to CTI (Christian Training Institute) in Alberta, Canada from 1947-48.  He met his wife Silvia...

Nov 7, 2016

Jennie P. Butterfield Schroeder passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Spring Creek Assisted Living in American Falls, Idaho. She was born July 20, 1926 in Grace, Idaho to Ferrebee and Ivy May Butterfield. Jennie was the 5th of 11 brothers and sisters. Jennie and her family lived in Chesterfield and she graduated from nearby North Gem High School in...

Oct 29, 2016

B. Barbara Blenz Ringe, 100, passed away October 29, 2016 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello surrounded by her family, 2 days before her 101 birthday. Barbara was born November 1, 1915 in Wilbur, Washington to Adam Blenz and MaryAnn Hudson.  She was the 4th of 5 girls in the family.  Barbara moved to Idaho in 1927 where the family settled on...

Oct 16, 2016

Barbara Jean Miller January 4, 1937 – October 16, 2016 Barbara Jean Burnham Miller went to join her heavenly family on October 16, 2016. Barbara was the second of three daughters born to J. Leo Burnham and Violet May Chambers on January 4, 1937 in Rexburg, Id.  She was raised in Dairy Creek, Id.  She attended school in McCammon and later at...

Oct 11, 2016

Annette Marie Hoffer passed away October 11, 2016. She was born May 8, 1936 to Dan Wesley and Marie McLean France in American Falls. She worked at Lamb Weston for 37 years as a fork lift operator and manifestor. She truly had a knack for crocheting and made numerous crocheted items. She loved her peacocks, turkeys, and chickens. She spent...

Oct 6, 2016

James F. Curl was born May 31, 1944 and died October 6, 2016.  He attended 12 years of school in American Falls.  After 1 year of college he joined the air force.  He was in the air force for 26 years.  He traveled the country and was stationed in Italy, Turkey and Alaska.  He rose to the rank of Master Sargent.  In the 80s he ran...

Oct 5, 2016

Alvina L.  Savage 90, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  She was born on Oct. 28, 1925 in Fairview Idaho, the sixth child of Lloyd Leslie and Dora Jane Bowen Lewis.  She married Ray Savage on May 25, 1940.  They lived in Springfield, Aberdeen and finally settled in American Falls.  From this union they had seven children.  Mom and Dad were together for 61 years, until...

Oct 1, 2016

Neldon J. Palmer, age 85, died October 1, 2016, at his home in Aberdeen, Idaho after a lingering illness.  Neldon is survived by his wife, Jean, and children Rick (Julie) Palmer, Debbie (Paul) Behrend, and Cori Rogers, sisters Donna (Ellis) Welch, Karen (Verl) King, Denise  (Dave) Dancliff,  Jackie (Bill) Terry  and is preceded in death by his brother, Ferrell (Lucille) Palmer.  Neldon was born on...

Sep 30, 2016

On September 30, 2016, James Robert Van Sell was called home to live with the love of his life in the eternal paradise of Heaven.  He was a fighter right up to the very end. We were blessed to get to have this amazing man in our lives. Jim was born on August 27, 1958 to Cora Nowland and Glenn Van...