Obituaries

Jul 20, 2023

Don Sweeten Christophersen passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2023. He was born in Malad, Idaho on March 13, 1957 to Grant Christophersen and Nellie Sweeten Christophersen. He was raised in Malad where he attended Elementary, Jr. High, and High School.

Don served a Spanish speaking mission in the Chicago, South Side Mission. One...

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Ellen Hadley, 71, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Downey, Idaho. Mary was born at St. Anthony's hospital in Pocatello; RR Merrell was the doctor, and she was 19" long and weighed 9lbs. 1oz. Mary grew up in Inkom, Idaho with her mom, dad, sisters, and brothers. She went to school in Inkom and later attended Marsh...

Jul 16, 2023

Russell Claire South, 61, passed away Sunday July 16, 2023 after his valiant battle with cancer.

Russ entered this world on January 26, 1962. He was the middle child of the three children born to Gordon and Shirlee South (Christoffersen).

He was raised and lived most of his life in Malad, Idaho. He spent the...

Jul 15, 2023

Logan Utah - Dick Martine Mallea passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. Dick was born at the old family farm outside of Shoshone on May 25, 1945, to Jose Bideganeta Mallea and Josephine Marie Shurts. He was the youngest of 7 children and was very loved by all of his siblings....

Jul 15, 2023

Beverly Jean Atwood Jolley, our wonderful mother, left this earthly existence after her second fight with cancer on July 15, 2023 at home in Arimo, ID . She was born June 29, 1942 in her grandmother Allen's home to Garth J. and Olive Allen Atwood. She was their first born child of six.

She spent her first...

Jul 14, 2023

Howard Lynn Romriell, 87, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his family when he returned to his eternal companion, Kaye, and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Howard was born in Pocatello and raised in McCammon. He was the third of five children born to Wilford Karl and Marian Romriell. He graduated...

Jul 11, 2023

Nicole (Nikki) Scott, 49, lifetime Sandy resident passed from this life to the next on Tuesday July 11th, 2023.

Nikki was born July 19th, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Tom and Debbie Scott. Nikki was the 2nd child of Tom and Debbie. Due to complications at birth, Nikki has battled Cerebral...

Jul 3, 2023

Franklin D. Nelson beloved father, grandfather and friend was born August 19, 1939 in American Fork, Utah to Nels and Sadie Nelson.

He married Gloria Mae Gull on June 10, 1961. They had 6 children and were married 56 years at the time of her passing. Dee remained a loving and loyal husband making sure her grave...

Jun 30, 2023

Don Eliason passed away June 30, 2023 at the age of 94. He was a long-time resident of Holbrook where he farmed and ranched and raised his family—Donette (Merlyn) Ringel, Judy (Val) Bush, Debbie (Jay) Munns, Ken (Kristy) Eliason and Ron (Shellie) Eliason.

He was born May 21, 1929, the fourth child of August and Jennie Eliason....

Jun 24, 2023

Harold David Ure passed away June 24, 2023, in Malad, Idaho. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harold Ure and Elizabeth (Betty Lou) Ure. He was the last one living in his immediate family. He was the eldest of 6 children, Richard, Shirley, Marilyn, William and Clay.

Harold served a...

Jun 21, 2023

Daryl K. Deuel returned home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday June 21, 2023 in his beloved home surrounded by his loved ones. Daryl fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for a year and a half before he was called home.   Daryl was born on July 20, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to E Kay Deuel and Charlene...

Jun 19, 2023

LaNae Estep Wakley, age 89, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away comfortably with her family by her side on Monday, June 19, 2023, 4 weeks shy of her 90th birthday.

Lanae was born in Plymouth, Utah to Hyrum Steed and Eathel Luella Archibald Estep on July 19, 1933. She was the 4th child...

Jun 14, 2023

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Jordan Ray Naylor, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. While his family and friends are saddened by his death, they are thankful for his life. Jordan loved spending time with his family and especially with his oldest son Nash.  Jordan loved playing sports and spent his last...

Jun 14, 2023

Cherie Smith was born on October 8, 1949, in Malad, Idaho and passed away on June 14th, 2023, in Saint George, Utah at the age of 73.

Cherie was born to Karl and Maeser Smith and Retha Dukes of Holbrook, Idaho where she was raised on the family ranch along with her five brothers and sisters. She...

Jun 13, 2023

William "Bill" Kent Dahlke, 73, a longtime Marsh Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 13, 2023. Bill was born on April 28, 1950, in Downey, Idaho, a son of Bill and Bonnie Dahlke.

He attended Downey and Inkom Elementary and then graduated from Marsh Valley High School in 1968. During high school, Bill was active...

May 25, 2023

Jerry Lee Green, 27, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michelle Green.

Jerry grew up with his grandma, aunts and uncles. He served in the military. He moved to Utah in 2016. There he Maria Banuelos and they were married in 2018. Jerry has two beautiful children, Juan and Jazmynne Banuelos. He is deeply loved and...

May 25, 2023

Swan Lake, Idaho…Diane W. Kay, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Diane was born on August 25, 1931, in Murray, Utah, a daughter of Daniel Henry and Melba Lougy Williams.

Her father worked for Kraft Foods Company and was promoted and transferred often, so she attended schools in Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, Pocatello,...

May 15, 2023

Donna Sue Schuyler 42, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, unexpectedly in McCammon ID.

Donna was born on March 22nd, 1981, in Pocatello ID, to Mark and Bonnie Schuyler.

Donna was known and loved by everybody. anybody who met her grew to know and love her. She was a bright young lady with so much...

May 13, 2023

Virginia, Idaho

Ervin E. Gilbert, longtime Virginia resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 13, 2023 following a short illness.  Ervin was born at home on November 27, 1928 in Virginia, the son of Ettna and Lottie Gilbert. He was raised and educated in Virginia and Downey, ID.

Ervin married Colette Forrey on...

May 10, 2023

Shirlee Marie Swenson Ward returned home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Shirlee was born to Vadel and Marie Swenson on December 11, 1937. She spent summers in Arbon Valley and winters in Malad. She was a graduate of Malad High. She met and married Jess P. Ward on June 21, 1956. They set about building a life and family....