Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Robert Earl Gentry

January 13, 1957 - October 9, 2024

Soda Springs, Idaho

Robert (Bob) Earl Gentry, 67 passed away on October 9, 2024. Bob was born on January 13, 1957, in Paradise, California to parents Leo Ross Gentry and Louise Genevieve (Burch) Gentry. He was raised and educated in California and Nevada...

Oct 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorri Brown. She was a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us on October 6th at the young age of 54.

Lorri was the heart of our family. She was a constant source of strength, reminding us all of the importance of resilience,...

Sep 25, 2024

Scott Shell Mecham (30) went to heaven September 25th following a 13-day stay in the University of Utah SICU after a mountain biking accident sustained while riding with a good friend in Pocatello, Idaho on September 12th.

Scott was born to Lynne and Ted Mecham in Newport News, Virginia on March 31st, 1994. From the beginning, Scott...

Sep 14, 2024

George Vard Harris, 82, of Soda Springs, passed away of September 14, 2024, at Heritage Senior Living in Soda Springs.

George was born November 3, 1941, in Preston, Idaho, the son Vard and Leota Matkin Harris. He was the oldest of six children.

He grew up in Lago, Idaho, where he worked on the family...

Sep 11, 2024

Darrin Dockstader unexpectedly passed September 11th, 2024.

We will forever cherish our beloved "Butch". Some knew him as "Butch", "Doc", Brother, Father, and Husband.

Darrin Douglas Dockstader was born January 20th, 1968, in Soda Springs Idaho to Doug and Geneal (Baker) Dockstader. Doug had Blake Dockstader, Melanie (Dockstader) Jones, and Lisa (Dockstader) Stephens before he...

Sep 7, 2024

Tracy Ray Josephson

It is with shattered hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Tracy Ray Josephson, who was taken from us far too soon in a devastating farm accident on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tracy was an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose warmth, humor, and immense love made him unforgettable to...

Sep 1, 2024

Karla Dawn Peck was born the first daughter and second child to Wayne George and Elaine Robbins Peck in Soda Springs, Idaho on October 6, 1946. She joined her big brother, Clinton at home and they had a lifetime of experiences together. She passed away on Sunday night, September 1st at the home of her brother and sister-in-law in...

Aug 28, 2024

Judy Ann Miller Rudy, 82 of Grace passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Heritage Senior Living In Soda Springs, Idaho.

Judy was born December 13, 1941, in Afton, Wyoming. She was born to Reynold and Ruth Miller. Judy is the oldest of 3 children. She was born and raised in Afton.

She married Gary...

Aug 27, 2024

Martin Gael Marquez Varela was born March 09, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho

Martin Gael was the sweetest, strongest, and happiest little baby. He loved getting his tiny feet kissed.  During his five short months here on earth he touched many lives and was loved by everyone he came in contact with. Te vamos a extrañar nuestro niño...

Aug 16, 2024

James (Jim) William Gorton passed away beyond the veil to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and his sweetheart, Stephanie and loved ones who have passed on before. He passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, after a long fight with Mesothelioma Cancer. Jim was blessed with goodly parents, William (Bill) and Marlene Cooley Gorton February 19, 1953,...

Aug 12, 2024

Traci Lee Hall, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home in Bakersfield, California on August 12, 2024.

Traci was born June 7, 1960, in Soda Springs, ID, to Howard and Karen Thomas. She grew up in Grace, ID on the Thomas Brothers farm. As a young girl, Traci would often be found bottle-feeding calves and being tormented by...

Jul 23, 2024

Janna Lee Mortenson, 73, Wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23rd, 2024.

Janna married Terry Mortenson in 1970, they made their home in Preston, ID where they were blessed with 3 children, Brooke, Rusty (Nicole) and Tilly (Tracy) Davis. Later in life they moved to Grace, ID where the kids...

Jul 22, 2024

An obituary will be posted at a later date.

Jul 21, 2024

John Peterson passed away on July 21, 2024. He was born in Montpelier, Idaho on June 6, 1942, the son of Roland and Rosemary Peterson.

The family moved to Conda, Idaho, and later Soda Springs, Idaho. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force for a brief period.

John was an ambitious...

Jul 19, 2024

John Chandler Slane II passed away on July 19th at Caribou Medical Center after battling chronic degenerative joint disease.  We find comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain and reunited with his parents, Georgia and Vernon Slane, his brother Walt, and his sisters Jeanette and Bertie Bea.

John was born on May 13, 1943,...

Jul 13, 2024

Ada Mae (Jeffrey) Wilson was born in a tent outside of Superior, Arizona on October 21st 1935 to her parents Homer Clifford and Sarah Cecelia Jeffrey. She was so tiny her first cradle was a shoebox on the back of the wood stove; Barbara Olney came a few years later, making Ada an older sister.

She spent...

Jul 13, 2024

Jyl Louise Shuler was born on May 25, 1954 in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Don H. and LaRue Shuler. Born on a cloudy, windy day, she immediately brought a ray of sunshine into the world. From the moment she joined her two older brothers, her father was smitten with his baby girl, and everyone knew she was special.

Jul 10, 2024

Baylee Anna Hoff, born October 29, 1993, sadly passed away July 10, 2024, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Baylee was born in Ellensburg, Washington, to James and Gina (Burgin) Hoff. Baylee's love for life and adventure started at a young age. She loved spending time with her Grandpa Roger and Grandma Linda at Indian Springs...

Jul 5, 2024

Judy Connie Hansen

Grace, Idaho... Judy Connie Hansen, 78, a longtime resident of Grace, Idaho passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024, following a long illness.

Judy was born November 19, 1945, in Soda Springs, Idaho. Daughter of Adolph and Connie Hansen. She was raised and educated in Grace Idaho. She graduated from Grace High School,...

Jul 3, 2024

VANIA SEELY SMITH

Vania Seely Smith 74; wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Grace, Idaho July 3, 2024.  She was born in Twin Falls and raised and educated in Emery and Castle Dale Utah.  She was the daughter of Marva and Henry Seely.  As a child she loved to play with...