Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Lawrence Keith Birch died on January 22nd, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by all of his loved ones.

He was born April 21st, 1945 in Shelton, Washington to Kenneth North and Leona Adeline Gresham Birch. He spent his childhood in Lima, Montana and St. Anthony, Idaho....

Jan 20, 2022

Kathy Ann Runyan, 65, passed away on January 20, 2022.  An obituary will be posted at a later date.

Jan 15, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Coral Lyn Koch, 26 of Driggs, Idaho, in her home on the 15th of January 2022.

Coral was born at Teton Valley Hospital, in Driggs, Idaho on January 30th, 1995.

Coral grew up in Teton Valley loving the outdoors. She went to Alta Elementary...

Dec 17, 2021

John Winger was born March 1, 1946 in Rexburg, Idaho, to Vernon Winger and Doris Rammell Winger. John died of COVID related complications on December 17, 2021 at his ranch in Victor, Idaho. John died the way he lived, on his own terms, still insisting on taking care of the daily chores.

John was raised in Teton...

Dec 8, 2021

Holly Shea Powers, 47 of Driggs, Idaho, passed away on the 8th of December 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas May 16th, 1974. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in phsychology.

Holly was hired by the Board of Commissioners for Teton County as Executive...

Dec 1, 2021

Keith James Kunz was  born June 19, 1934 in Idaho Falls to James Herbert and Arleigh Inez Drake Kunz. He died at age 87 on Dec 1, 2021 at his home in Cedron, Victor, Idaho surrounded by his loving family.

He lived in the shadow of the Tetons his whole life. He was the only child in...

Nov 26, 2021

George W. Bleffert, 81, died at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. George was born on January 22nd, 1940 in Staten Island, New York, of George and Florence Bleffert. George grew up going to catholic schools before receiving his Chemistry degree from Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. He married Mary E. White on...

Nov 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rex Lewis Hansen. Rex, also known  as ‘Cowboy’ passed away at age 68 in his home in Tetonia, Idaho due to complications caused  by a fall.

Rex was born April 3rd 1953 to Edward and Beatrice (Sorensen) Hansen. Rex was raised in  Tetonia and graduated from...

Nov 12, 2021

Evonne Denise Sargent, age 57, died on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Idaho Falls Community Hospital In Idaho Falls, Idaho following a brief illness surrounded by family.

Evonne was born on Thursday, October 29,1964 to James and Laura “Lorraine” (Warm) Finck of Wadena, MN.

She grew up in a small town and lived a simple...

Nov 7, 2021

Melodee Ann (Gibson) Davis was born October 1, 1950 to Richard Ramon Gibson and Leila June Zeigler in Mansfield, Ohio. She had two sisters that were still born, so she was raised as an only child. She passed away Sunday, November 7 at her home in Driggs, Idaho. She graduated from Northmore High School where she played in the...

Oct 18, 2021

Robert L. (Bob) Ellis was the oldest of seven children, born to Orlin Robert and Alba Bonine Ellis in Kansas. The family moved to California when Bob was two years old.

Bob dropped out of high school to care for his siblings.

He enlisted in the Navy in November 1952 and was honorably discharged in...

Oct 13, 2021

Kimberley (Kimmy) Ann Potter

On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Kimberley Ann Potter, loving wife, mother and grandmother,  passed away at the age of 59.

Kimmy was born on February 19, 1962 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Roger and Patricia  Boucher. She was married to Brian Potter on April 29, 1989. They raised one son, Wayne....

Sep 28, 2021

Your life was our blessing, and you shall never be forgotten.  Malissa Anne Atkins Mejia passed away September 28, 2021, at the age of 42 after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved her most, her husband and three children.

Malissa’s story starts in March 1979 in Bonners Ferry, ID, the youngest child...

Sep 26, 2021

Robert Walter Broadbent April 13, 1954 to September 26, 2021 Our beloved Rob was an amazing brother, husband, father, friend, and an incredibly talented, passionate and charismatic Renaissance man, boasting talent and knowledge in many arenas of life. In peak health and vitality, he was tragically hit and killed by a truck while bicycling. The essence of Rob’s spirit...

Sep 1, 2021

Ella Kaufman Beard passed away September 1, 2021. She was born February 26, 1924 in Alta WY. The youngest of twelve children, born to Rudolph and Rosina Durtschi Kaufman. She was raised in Teton Valley. She married Sam Beard in 1943 in Pendleton OR where Sam was stationed in the Air Force. They were later sealed in the Idaho...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert L. Carmichael, III (“Trae”) of Victor, ID was born in Jackson, WY on November 22, 2005 to Robert L. Carmichael, II and Ashley Coziah. Trae passed away in an accident in Jackson, WY on Sunday, August 8, 2021 while living life the way he loved - 100%.

Over the years, Trae attended school in both Jackson,...

Aug 6, 2021

Nancy Rae Lunceford passed away August 6, 2021 following a lengthy battle with an aggressive cancer. It was Nancy's optimism combined with her love of life that enabled her to return to her home in the Teton Valley for her final days. Nancy was surrounded by family and close friends constantly in her last days and we were so...

Jul 31, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Swenson Emery was born to Marguerite and Richard Emery on November 23, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She had a lovely older sister,Coraline (Corky) Ball and a younger brother, Dick Jr.; Both anxiously awaiting her heavenly arrival.

Her family then moved to Seattle, Washington area; her father worked for Parker Paintsat the time. Pat went...

Jul 27, 2021

"... My life’s been full, I savoured much;

Good friends, good time, a loved ones touch,

Perhaps, my time seems all to brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now,

He set me free"

Jul 27, 2021

Lois Mary Peterson Eck, 84, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 in Mountain Home. She was born July 29, 1937 in Rexburg to Virgil and Ruth (James) Peterson.

Lois was married to the love of her life, Duane for 67 years until his passing last August. She has 6 children , 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren....