Obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

Peggy Linn Christensen Toone passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2022 after a valiant battle with renal failure.

Peggy was born on February 28, 1953, the youngest of five children born to Joseph Amos and Goldie Miles Christensen.  Her arrival brought great joy to her parents, siblings and many nieces close to her age in...

Feb 25, 2022

Alan Duane Perkins, 62; of Soda Springs, Idaho passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Alan was born on July 1, 1959 in Pocatello, Idaho the son of Delvin Duane and Marilyn Evans Perkins.

He had lived in Pocatello, Preston and Soda Springs.

Alan married Kaylin Viehweg in June of 1979 in Soda Springs,...

Feb 19, 2022

Ruth Lee Clegg Harris left her earthly body to return to Heaven on February 19, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on March 9, 1943 in Bench, Idaho to Owen Dale and Merna McGregor Clegg.  She was the second child of six.  Ruth was raised on the family farm in Bench.  She grew up helping...

Feb 18, 2022

Vicky Lyn Jones, 63; of Soda Springs, Idaho passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Vicky was born on May 18, 1958 in Blackfoot, Idaho the daughter of Richard Victor and Loretta Bertram Fisher.

She married Nicholas Langedyke in 1975 in Soda Springs, ID.  He passed away in 1987.

She married Humphrey Randolf...

Feb 15, 2022

Martha Mary Mayne Reese, age 91, died on Feb. 15, 2022 peacefully in her sleep in Soda

Springs, Idaho.

Martha was born on January 14, 2931, in Plano, Idaho to Jesse and Mary

Mayne and was one of nine children; she had 3 brothers- Harry, Blain, Perry, a half brother-

Mike,...

Feb 9, 2022

Jerry Lynn Beus, long-time resident of Soda Springs, died unexpectedly at home on February 9, 2022. He was 73.

Jerry was born on August 23, 1948 in Soda Springs, the eldest son of Lynn G. and Marjorie May Beus. He was raised on the family ranch and attended schools in Soda Springs where he enjoyed playing sports....

Feb 3, 2022

Sandra Baker Houseman passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 at the Star Valley Care Center in Afton, Wyoming.  She was a faithful, friendly, upbeat, courageous daughter of God with a love of family, an iron will, and a sassy sense of humor.

Sandy was born in Afton, Wyoming on June 13, 1947, one of eight children...

Feb 1, 2022

Josh Lakey, son of Robin Collins and Tim Lakey was born January 11, 1981 in his Great Auntie's house in Idaho Falls.  He was welcomed home at Grays Lake, by his sister Mandy (George Cholico) and Teal (Danny Rasmussen). When he was 3 he moved to Grace at Turner Rd, where he lived the rest of his life. His...

Jan 31, 2022

Venice Cleone Rodriguez, 79; of Grace, Idaho passed way peacefully with her family on January 31, 2022 in Preston, Idaho.

Cleone was born on March 21, 1942 in Soda Springs, Idaho the daughter of Truman and Berniece Call Ashbaker.

She married Gene Thompson in Grace, Idaho and they were later divorced. During their marriage they...

Jan 27, 2022

Carol JoAnn Rasmussen Call, 85; of Grace, Idaho passed away January 27, 2022 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Carol was born on December 24, 1936, in Niter, Idaho the daughter of Rasmus Clemmon and Alba Dorlesky Miles Rasmussen.

She was raised in Thatcher and lived in Grace, ID and also Pocatello, ID for 45 years.

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Jan 25, 2022

Jeffery Hugh Latham, 71 of Grace, Idaho passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in St. George, Utah.

Jeff was born on March 13, 1950 at the ranch on Roan Creek in De Beque, Colorado, the son of Joseph Ross and Marie Burdick Latham.  He was born on his mother's birthday.

He served in the...

Jan 22, 2022

Doreen Braithwaite 91, of Grace, ID passed away on January 22, 2022.

Doreen was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 9, 1930 daughter of David William Thomas Braithwaite and Elizabeth Gunn Ellis Braithwaite.

She spent her early year in Detroit. She married William D. Pristupa July 1950 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. They were later...

Jan 18, 2022

Our beloved Mother/Grandmother, Wilma Olorenshaw Simonson, 93. left this mortal life, Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Pocatello, ID.

She was born November, 25, 1928, in Bench, Idaho, to James T. and Lona Marie Swensen Olorenshaw. She was raised and educated in Lago, Thatcher, and graduated from Grace High School.

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Jan 16, 2022

Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Alcaraz Preston, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Riverside-Thomas Cemetery in Blackfoot, ID.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Jan 14, 2022

Ida DeAnn Andersen (67) of Soda Springs, passed away on January 14, 2022.

She was born to Glenn H. and Ida V. Wood Andersen on November 27th,1954 and was the apple of their eye.

DeAnn cherished her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and...

Jan 1, 2022

Ted Ellison Bassett, 76; of Soda Springs passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

Ted Bassett was born on September 8, 1945 to Loran and Helen Bassett and was the fifth of their ten children.  He made his home, and raised his family in Soda Springs, Idaho and loved living in this community.

Ted was...

Dec 31, 2021

Michael T. Gibson, 73; of Grace passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home.

Michael was born on September 17, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho the son of Lee Gibson and Arline Thomas.

He lived in Wyoming for 1 year and then Grace, Idaho the rest of his life.  He dropped out of high...

Dec 30, 2021

Randy Hadley, Born August 30th, 1955.  He passed away on the afternoon of Dec. 30th 2021.

Randy was well liked by everyone and was a well known member of our community.

Randy, a Marine veteran, worked at Napa for 40 years, as he liked working on cars,  before retiring in October 2021.

He...

Dec 30, 2021

Randy Hadley, Born August 30th, 1955.  He passed away on the afternoon of Dec. 30th 2021.

Randy was well liked by everyone and was a well known member of our community.

Randy, a Marine veteran, worked at Napa for 40 years, as he liked working on cars,  before retiring in October 2021.

He...

Dec 19, 2021

Travis Wayne Hopkins was born June 2, 1976, in Soda Springs, Idaho. He was the first-born son to Gary and Sharon Hopkins. A short thirteen months later Travis was joined by his little brother Tysen.

Gary and Sharon raised the boys on the family farm in Bailey Creek. They helped with chores around the farm and learned...