Obituaries
Lenora Koompin Bethke
May 4, 2022
Lenora Santa Rossi Koompin Bethke, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend was 91 when she died unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home on May 4, 2022.
She was the youngest of five children born to Gustino and Marie Rinna Rossi in Pingree, Idaho on November 1, 1930. Lenora was a member of the first graduating class of Snake River...
Donald Steven Benson
May 3, 2022
Donald Steven Benson passed away May 3rd, 2022, in Pocatello, Idaho after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born to Donald Samuel Benson and Alene Afton Heaton on December 11, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended schools in Rockland and American Falls, Idaho while growing up and later Casper College, Wyoming, and ISU.
Steve married Karen Eames Tyler in...
Florence "Flossie" Kelso
Apr 13, 2022
Florence “Flossie” Kelso passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in American Falls, Idaho. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the American Falls Christian Fellowship, 329 Harrison Street, American Falls. Condolence may be shared at DavisRoseMortuary.com.
Barbara Cecilia Haynes Simonson
Mar 24, 2022
Barbara Cecilia Haynes Simonson, 84, was called home on March 24, 2022, to be with Heavenly Father and to the open arms of her loving family members waiting on the other side helping escort to Heaven. What a joyful reunion that must have been!
Barbara was born on February 25, 1938, in Madrid Nebraska to Cecil Robert and Fannie May...
Robert Parley Campbell
Mar 19, 2022
Robert (Bob) Parley Campbell, 77, of Aberdeen Idaho, died March 19, 2022, in Blackfoot, Id.
Bob was born September 13, 1944 in Rigby, Idaho to Parley Robert and Lois Campbell.
Bob attended high school in Rigby and then served a mission in Scotland for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned home, he went to College...
Lynn Forsgren Johnson
Mar 18, 2022
Lynn Forsgren Johnson was born to L. Hyrum and Gladys Forsgren Johnson on May 21, 1931, in Mink Creek, Idaho. He passed away on March 18, 2022, in Chubbuck, Idaho after suffering from Parkinson’s for several years.
He was raised in Mink Creek and Fairview, Idaho. He helped on the family farm. He graduated from Preston High School...
Fay Ralphs
Mar 18, 2022
Fay Nielson Ralphs, 81, passed away from this life on Friday, March 18, 2022, surrounded by her family. Fay was born April 28, 1940, to Hyrum Carl Nielson Jr. and Nettie Shumway Nielson of Preston, Idaho. She was the eldest of six children. She served a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ to the Brazil South Mission. Fay graduated...
Nola Rae Parrish
Mar 11, 2022
Nola Rae Kendall Parrish, 88, passed away on March 11, 2022, in Pocatello Idaho. She was born on August 17, 1933, to Kenneth Dow Kendall and Rozella Jorgensen Kendall. She was reared and educated in the Aberdeen and American Falls area and graduated from American Falls High School in 1951. She married Donald Ray Parrish on February 22, 1953 in...
Violet Isaak
Mar 7, 2022
A beautiful soul was born to Martin and Silvia Brucker on December 2, 1953 in American Falls, Idaho. A loving and dedicated wife, a proud and caring mother, and a gracious grandmother. Violet was loved and cherished by all that knew her. She was committed to her family, the farm and ranch, her church family, and many friends.
For those...
Maria "Mami Lupe" Medel
Feb 25, 2022
Maria G Medel falleció el viernes 25 de febrero de 2022 en American Falls, Idaho. Un servicio de visitas será a las 6:00 p.m. y un rosario a las 7:00 p.m. el lunes 28 febrero en la Iglesia Católica de Santa María en American Falls. Se llevará a cabo una misa fúnebre el martes 1 de marzo de 2022 en...
Barbara Neibaur
Feb 18, 2022
Barbara Eileen Neibaur (88) of American Falls, slipped away quietly from her home on February 18, 2022. She was born March 29, 1933 in Payette, Idaho, to Ira Albert Guthrie and Viola Mae Shields.
In 1942 she lost both parents in a car accident at the tender age of nine. She and her brother Merrill were adopted in 1944 by...
Michael Farley
Feb 16, 2022
Michael J Farley, resident of American Falls, ID, passed away on the morning of February 16th, 2022. He is survived by his wife DeAnn Farley, 14 of his 15 children and their families who include 38 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, his mother, and his father.
Mike was born May 4, 1956 in Rexburg, ID. He...
Sharon Cole Johnson
Feb 15, 2022
Sharon Cole Johnson passed away February 15, 2022, in Chubbuck, Idaho by her side was her husband of 69 years and all her children.
Sharon was the second of four daughters born to Vernon P. and Vera L. Knudsen Cole on June 16, 1933, in Logan, Utah. She was raised on a dairy farm in Fairview, Idaho near Preston. She...
Clarence Schroeder
Feb 14, 2022
Clarence Ray Schroeder passed away on Monday, February 14, entering his eternal reward and being welcomed home by his Savior Jesus Christ. His passing was brought on by complications caused by COVID-19. He was 90 years old.
Clarence was born on July 24, 1931, in American Falls, Idaho, to Armin and Katherine Schroeder. He was the third of five siblings,...
Arlene Aguirre
Feb 10, 2022
It’s with great sorrow that the family of Arlene Rae Aguirre announces her passing on February 10, 2022, at the of age 87. Arlene was born June 15, 1934, in American Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Raymond and Lillie Alexander. Arlene graduated from American Falls High School in 1952.
On April 11, 1954, Arlene, married Phil Aguirre. Arlene and Phil...
Sherry Claunch
Feb 7, 2022
Sherry Lynette Claunch was born to Wayne and Joanne Claunch on August 13, 1961. She was loved and cared for by her mother and family. After Sherry’s initial diagnosis, Joanne was told by doctors that Sherry may not survive even through her childhood years. Sherry was a fighter and beat the odds. She later joined her special-needs friends and caretakers...
Carol Poulson
Jan 26, 2022
At the age of 90, Carol Rae Duffin Poulson made her journey home on January 26, 2022, to be with husband, Weldon, and many other loved ones eagerly waiting for her.
Mom happily lived her entire life in the Aberdeen/American Falls area. She was a faithful, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Everyone she...
Barbara Briggs Young
Jan 22, 2022
Mom joined our dad in Heaven early Saturday morning January 22, 2022 in American Falls, Idaho. Barbara was born December 22, 1936 in Malad, Idaho to Edwin & Pearl Briggs the 2nd of three children. An older sister, Charlottie Havlicak and younger brother Edwin Briggs.
The family moved to Pocatello where Barbara went through school. Barbara married Lee Young on November...
Linda Ervin
Jan 14, 2022
Linda Ervin, 81, of American Falls, passed away January 14, 2022, with her family by her side.
Linda was born to the late Donald and Bessie Walker, July 31, 1940, in Sacramento, California. Linda graduated from Roseville High School, and received an Associate of Arts from Sierra College in 1998.
Linda is survived by: her brother, Frank Walker, of Roseville, CA,...
Melvin Victor Fehringer
Jan 11, 2022
Melvin “Buck” Victor Fehringer took his final walk home with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was 85 years old and was surrounded by his family in his home for his final goodbye. Melvin found his peace after living with Parkinson’s over the last several years.
Melvin's services will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at...
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