Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

Alfred (Al) Olson, aged 99, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2025, in Ogden Utah.

He was born on July 17, 1926, at home, in Oxford Idaho, to Ernest Alexander Olson and Clara Alzina Hatch Olson. He was raised in Oxford and graduated from Downey High School where he met his sweetheart Ida Mae...

Sep 15, 2025

Tye Jason Bloomingkemper set his soul free on Monday, September 15, at the age of 49.

Tye was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on his mother's birthday, July 25, 1976. He grew up in Pocatello, where his adventurous spirit first took root. As a child, he could be found in the mountains with friends, catching snakes, climbing...

Sep 12, 2025

Myra Jean Williams John, 94, longtime resident of Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully September 12, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho. Myra Jean was born October 30, 1930, to John M. (Blackjack) and Mary Evans Williams in Malad. She was the first of nine children and as a child helped with raising her siblings, Mavis, Carolyn, Rochelle, Jack, Brent, Sondra, Dwight,...

Sep 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lon W Atkinson, age 67, on September 12, 2025. A man whose laughter was loud and infectious, Lonny was a beloved father, brother, and friend.

Lonny was born in Ogden Ut in 1958, as child number 3 of 6 children. For his young adult life, he...

Sep 11, 2025

KAREN L. OLSEN 1946–2025

Alice Karen Hall Lindley Olsen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully in her home in Weston, Idaho, on September 11, 2025.

Karen was born on June 8, 1946, to Thomas Bradshaw Lindley and Leatha Nuttall Hall Lindley. She was the youngest of six children and had...

Sep 11, 2025

Malad, Idaho- Sylvia Gayle Hill, aged 94, passed away in Ogden, Utah.  She left this life on Thursday September 11, 2025.  She was born to parents William Alexander Hill and Sylvia Williams Hill on July 30, 1931 in Samaria, Idaho.  She was raised in Samaria and graduated from Malad High School.  She attended the St. Benedicts School of Nursing...

Sep 1, 2025

It is with deep love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Athena Kay Boel, who peacefully departed this life on September 1st, 2025, at the age of 70.

Athena was a devoted wife, mother, a beloved grandmother, and a faithful servant of the Lord. She is survived by her husband, four loving children and...

Aug 31, 2025

Landon Tucker Ward was born 6 January 2006 in Apple Valley, California, and passed away on 31 August 2025 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He was the first born child and son of Christopher Ryan Ward and Stefanie Leigh Tucker Ward. They love him so much. He was a very active child and learned new things quickly throughout...

Aug 30, 2025

Gary Robert Fesler of Malad, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 74. After many years of living with pain and health challenges, he is now at peace.

Gary was born on November 13, 1950, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Mary Lenore (Lee) and Clarence Leighton Fesler. He proudly served his country...

Aug 20, 2025

Mary Louise Ward Cheney

(February 21, 1945 – August 20, 2025)

Pocatello, Idaho – Mary Louise Ward Cheney, 80, passed away peacefully August 20, 2025 at the Caring Hearts Assisted Living Facility in Pocatello, Idaho.  She went by her first and middle name, Mary Louise, for most of her life.

Mary Louise was...

Aug 19, 2025

Patricia (Patti) Howe Simpson, 73, longtime Downey resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.  Patti was born on March 11, 1952 in Ft. Monroe, Virgina, the daughter of Wallace Abbott Howe and Audrey Bringle Howe.  She was the 3rd of 4 children born to her parents.  She was raised and educated in Rancho Cordova, California, graduating from...

Aug 17, 2025

Roger L. Yoder

(Rog)

December 5th, 1958 – August 17th, 2025

Roger L. Yoder, 66, passed away in his sleep on August 17th at his home in Malad Idaho. He was born on December 5th, 1958, to Harvey and Beverly Yoder in Ogden, Utah. He worked in construction until he moved to Malad...

Aug 10, 2025

Parley Odell Davis was born on May 17, 1943, in Malad City,  Idaho.  His entrance was hastened because of a bumpy car ride and a deep rut in the road.  He was the third child born to Dale and Afton Davis of St John, Idaho.

As a young boy, Parley loved spending time with his paternal grandparents,...

Aug 5, 2025

William Alva Egan made his grand entrance into the world on March 19th, 1942—strategically timed between calving season and planting, like a proper farm boy should. He was the oldest of five born to Sarah Louise Allen and Alva Howard Egan, which meant he got the privilege of learning everything first, including how to dodge cows, wrangle siblings, and...

Jul 24, 2025

Mary Kay Williams

August 7, 1941 – July 24, 2025

Mary Kay Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., surrounded by her loving family as fireworks lit up the sky outside—a fitting tribute to a life filled with light, laughter, and...

Jul 23, 2025

Karl Theodore Nicholson, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Karl was born October 15, 1936, to Virginia Temple and Harry Parker Nicholson in Melrose, Massachusetts. Karl grew up moving between family homes in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and Freedom, New Hampshire. He joined the Air...

Jul 21, 2025

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Jul 9, 2025

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Jul 9, 2025

Early on the morning of July 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving second family at Neil J. Redfield nursing home, Elda Mae Price was reunited with her husband who had passed 16 years before. How sweet the reunion. On October 27, 1936, Elda Mae Williams was born to Samuel Verlin and Mary Elizabeth Williams in Malad, Idaho. She was...

Jul 9, 2025

Malad, Idaho... Allen (Fast Al) Smith, 70, long time Malad resident passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Allen was born in Malad City, Idaho on May 4, 1955, to Peggy Smith and Arthur (Doc) Smith. He was raised and educated in Oneida County, Idaho.

He worked on the family farm in his younger years,...