Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

September 6, 1939 – October 24, 2024 Kathleen Edwards Allen, age 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, with family by her side. Born on September 6, 1939, in Malad, Idaho, Kathleen was the first-born daughter of Warren and Kate Edwards and touched countless lives with her warmth, resilience, and...

Oct 24, 2024

Walter Jan Burfitt

December 2, 1946–October 24, 2024

Walter Jan Burfitt, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 in Lava Hot Springs, ID. Though his departure was unexpected, the vibrant legacy of love, laughter, and connection he leaves behind will continue to resonate with all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Oct 19, 2024

Karen Louise (Panick) Colling of Riverton, Utah passed away peacefully, after a prolonged illness, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

She was born on November 12th, 1946, in Nampa, Idaho to Ervin William Panick and Winona Addie Dewey. She was the second of four girls. Her beloved father passed away in...

Oct 18, 2024

Ann Mildred Eddy Jenson, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 18, 2024, at Maple Springs Living Community in Brigham City, Utah.

Ann was born on August 5, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, the only daughter of Chris and Mildred Eddy. She joined her six beloved brothers, whom she cherished throughout her life.

She...

Oct 17, 2024

Richard Steven Simpson, 75, longtime, Downey resident, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, as a result of many lingering health issues. Steve was born on November 7, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of David and Myrtle Helms Simpson. He was the 11th of 11 children born to his parents. He was raised and educated in Charlotte,...

Oct 15, 2024

Michael Allen Clark (72) passed away on October 15, 2024. Hewas the son of John Michael Clark and Katherine Elaine Beardand brother of Scott Joseph Clark.

In his youth, Mike would often wet a hook and bring a fish home for dinner. Mike's first fish was from the waters of Hardscrabble Creek, Utah. Mike's teenaged years were...

Oct 12, 2024

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend, Joan K. Stoddard, 81, long time Malad resident, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following a long illness. Joan was born July 29, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah, the youngest of three sisters to Leonard Walker and Alta B. Lewis. She was raised and educated in Brigham City, Utah.

She married...

Oct 12, 2024

Lana Lynn Sombrero Schulte, Beloved Mother, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 12, 2024 from health complications.

Lana was born on April 12, 1948 in Tonalea, Arizona to Robert Sombrero Sr. and Susie Fatt. She was the 8th child out of 14 children.

She met George...

Oct 7, 2024

Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom peacefully passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family in Providence, Utah. Born on October 25, 1934, in St. John, Oneida, Idaho, she was the youngest of six children born to Thomas Nelson Hill and Helen Turner Hill. Edna attended school in Malad, Idaho, where she graduated from...

Sep 30, 2024

June Kellaway Benson, aged 96, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2024, in Spokane Valley, WA. Born on June 10th, 1928, in Burwell, Cambridge, England she was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents Eliza and Harry Parr and had acherished relationship with her Aunt Elsie and Uncle Reginald Turner.

June met...

Sep 26, 2024

Rhonda W. Barfuss passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at Huntsman Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was surrounded by her family as she returned to her Heavenly Father.

She was born August 11, 1950 in Preston, Idaho to Joseph and Zilla Winger.  She was the third child and their only daughter.  She was...

Sep 20, 2024

Rickie Dean Bloxham, 74, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Rickie was born November 27, 1949 to Dean (Joe) and Melba Bloxham in Malad, Idaho. Rick was an avid sports fan; where he loved to play golf. He enjoyed going to the Pressbox on Saturday evenings for steak, shrimp, and a...

Sep 19, 2024

Don James Larson, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Don James Larson was born April 23, 1940. He was born to Paul Stewart Larson and Ethel May James. Don had one brother, David Paul Larson, and three sisters: Jean Larson Munk, Lara Larson Noren, and Julie Larson.

Don loved the outdoors from the...

Sep 17, 2024

Phyllis Woodruff Stayner, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on September 17, 2024.

She was born on March 7, 1933, in Tremonton Utah to Elmer and Lila Woodruff. She spent her growing up years working in the fields and the home alongside her sisters and cousins on the family farm in Tremonton. It was there...

Sep 17, 2024

Surrounded by her loving family, Alexia Ann Wittman returned to her Heavenly Father Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after having experienced a catastrophic medical event. Alexia was born to John Paul Wittman and Grace Marlene Hill Wittman on April 14, 1960 in Pocatello Idaho. She was raised in Tremonton, Utah and attended High School at Bear River High. The family...

Sep 17, 2024

Arves Lealand Lloyd

October 19, 1938 – September 17, 2024

Arves Lealand Lloyd, age 85, of Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2024, at 11:42 AM. Born on October 19, 1938, in Downey, Idaho, to William Earl Lloyd and Eva Weeks Lloyd, Arves was the seventh of eight children in...

Sep 13, 2024

An obituary will be posted at a later date.

Sep 8, 2024

Pocatello, Idaho

Teri Louise Boyer Peterson, 82, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away quietly at home on September 8th, 2024. She passed away on her and Curtis's 59th wedding anniversary, just to make sure Curtis would always remember her.

Teri was the daughter of Carl and Lola and sister to David. She was excited to begin...

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Jo Hatch Lowry, 88 passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born June 11, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho to Simmons Franklin Hatch and Mable Mulherin Hatch. She was the beloved favorite child of two families, Sim Hatch family and Mable Brady family. Betty Jo grew up in Arimo, Idaho where she attended grade school and high school....

Aug 31, 2024

Byron passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 31 just one day before the date he started chemo 4 years ago. He was born on 13 May 1938 in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was the first child for Frank and Evelyn Knutsen and later there were two sisters and one brother. His early school years were in...