Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Preston, ID, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas
Harold Jones Weyerman
Dec 24, 2023
Harold Jones Weyerman passed away on December 24, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. He was born on July 27, 1942, in Manti, Utah, the seventh child of Fred and Olive Jones Weyerman. The family moved from Manti to Vernal, Utah, when Harold was only three years old; Vernal became his hometown. It was there that he received his education and attended school....
Roy Neil Pasley
Dec 22, 2023
Roy Neil Pasley, age 85, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born September 18, 1938, in Ponca City, OK, to Joseph and Eva Pasley. He was the youngest of four sons. During his youth, he and his family lived in Oklahoma, California, Texas, and Idaho. He had fond memories of...
Brandon Richard Orr
Dec 22, 2023
Brandon Richard Orr passed away at home surrounded by family on December 22, 2023, at the age of 48, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Brandon was born on March 7, 1975, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Calvin Richard (Dick) Orr and Beverly Palmer. He was the oldest of four siblings, followed by Kristin, Denton Joseph (DJ), and Matthew.
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Diane Marlene Blanch
Dec 9, 2023
Diane Marlene Blanch (née Halsey, Hinze) was born August 20th, 1948 in Escondido California to Wallace Halsey and Juanita Thornburg. She was the youngest of three children, with Larry and Gloria Halsey, her older siblings. Diane is proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Blanch, and survived by her children and their spouses: Janice and Mark Graffius, Josh and Beth Hinze,...
Melvin Erich Mittelstaedt
Dec 2, 2023
Melvin Erich Mittlestaedt died on December 2, 2023, in Tremonton, Utah. Born February 01, 1934 in Brooklyn New York, the son of Erich Hans Mittelstaedt and Charlotte Johanna Olschewki. At his request no services are being conducted. Cremation under the direction of Red Rose Funeral Home.
Vicky Hathcock
Nov 29, 2023
Vicky Lynn Nix Hathcock was born on February 16, 1952, in Muscatine, Iowa, to her loving parents, Arthur F. Nix and Virginia M. Ballenger. She grew up in a home filled with warmth, faith, and a strong sense of family. At the age of fourteen, she moved with her family to Orem, Utah, where she continued to grow into the...
Peggy Sue Priestley
Nov 20, 2023
Peggy Sue Priestley, 78, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Franklin, Idaho.
Peg was born on March 16, 1945, in Franklin, Idaho, to loving parents Max Weldon Olsen and Elva Taylor. She was welcomed by an older sister, LouDean, and became a big sister to a younger brother, Val.
Peg was a farm girl and...
Lan K. Alder
Nov 19, 2023
On November 19, 2023, Lan K. Alder of Hailey, Idaho passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side in Reno, Nevada following a difficult struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Lan was born on May 21, 1956, to Karl and Lora Alder in Preston, Idaho. He graduated from ISU and then moved to Hailey with his wife Patricia in 1981. There...
Roger George Cantwell
Nov 9, 2023
Roger George Cantwell was welcomed home by his parents on November 9, 2023, at the age of 85 due to natural causes. He was born on February 19, 1938, to Dean Pratt Cantwell and Vera Marie Roundy Cantwell in Amalga, UT, and is the second of four children; Geraldean, Vera Dorthea, and William Craig.
Roger grew up in Smithfield and...
Ruth Squire Howe
Nov 3, 2023
Ruth G Howe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Grace, Idaho. She was surrounded by love and memories as she transitioned from this world to the next. Ruth's gentle nature and caring spirit touched the lives of all those who knew her.Born on June 3, 1931, in Idaho...
Glenn Marold Burnham
Oct 22, 2023
Glenn Burnham of Lewiston, Utah, formerly of Monte Vista, Colorado, and a Native of the San Luis Valley, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Logan, Utah.
Glenn Marold Burnham was born on January 30, 1935, in Del Norte, Colorado, the only son of Robert and Evelyn Burnhan. His preschool childhood was spent in the Center, Colorado, community and on...
Clarence Robert Owen
Oct 19, 2023
Clarence Robert "Bob" Owen 77 of Preston, passsed away Thursday October 19, 2023 after a biref illness. At his request no funeral services will be conducted.
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Diana Jean Burbank
Oct 2, 2023
Diana Jean Burbank, known affectionately as Diane, passed away in Preston, Idaho on October 2, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after bravely battling Alzheimer's. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on August 24, 1956, Diane's zest for life and loving nature touched everyone she met.
Diane was a hardworking and dedicated woman who held positions in various industries throughout her life. Her friendly...
Caroline Anderson Jensen
Sep 26, 2023
Caroline Anderson Jensen, 86 of Mink Creek, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023, at a local care center. Caroline was born February 5, 1937 in Preston, Idaho the daughter of Swend and Ina Bowman Anderson.
Private family graveside services were conducted on Thursday September 28, 2023 at the Mink Creek Cemetery. Per her request, no public services will be held.
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Rhyma Haru Rummel
Sep 13, 2023
Rhyma Haru Rummel, 79 of Preston, passed away September 13, 2023, at a local care center. At her request, no formal services will be conducted. A full obituary will be posted when available.
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Treyson Wade "Iris" Lamb
Sep 9, 2023
Treyson Wade Lamb, 23, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
A native of Preston, Idaho he was born February 26, 2000, the son of Wade Lamb and Susan Taylor McDonald. Treyson came into this world with spit and vinegar and ready to go.
He enjoyed gaming, camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his...
Crystal Dawn Mendenhall Puckett
Aug 29, 2023
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Crystal, a beloved Mother, Sister, and friend. At 43, she peacefully left this world on August 29, 2023.
Born May 8, 1980, in Preston, Idaho, to Allan and Elaine Mendenhall, she is the 3rd child of 5. She loved shooting guns, camping, and hanging out with her kids. She loved getting...
Aaron Vin Farr
Aug 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Aaron Vin Farr (Vin) 1934-2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. At the age of 88, he peacefully left this world on August 22, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Logan, Utah, on December 01, 1934, Aaron led a life full of...
Barbara Joanne Browne
Aug 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Browne. Barbara was called to heaven on her birthday at 74 years old.
Barbara was born in Borger, Texas, but was a long time resident of Santa Maria, California. During her time in Santa Maria she owned and operated Fredrick’s restaurant in the late 70s...
Marilyn Ririe Boots
Jul 28, 2023
Marilyn Ririe Boots, 87, of Star Valley Ranch Wyoming, died at home on Friday, July 28th, after a long struggle with diabetes. Marilyn was born in Logan, Utah, on September 17th, 1935, to the late Walter Fielding Ririe and Estel (Hyer) Ririe. Descended from Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains, Marilyn was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Church...





