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Ryan Mark Gratzer, a 25-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital, with his mom holding his hand. He was surrounded by his dad, mom, brothers and partner. Ryan was born September 28, 1997, in Newport News, Virginia, to Mark and Trudy Gratzer. He became a big brother to Brandon just a year-and-a-half later and shortly thereafter the family moved to Boise, Idaho. At five years old, he became a big brother again to Devin. They were the three musketeers. The three of them were the light of Mark and Trudy's lives. Ryan developed so many friendships while attending school in Boise, and he kept in contact with most of them throughout the years....

BURLEY - Lilyce Walker Cox, a 94-year-old resident of Burley and Pocatello, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 1:09 a.m. with her granddaughter, who was also her caregiver, by her side. Lilyce was born June 23, 1928, in Lewisville, Idaho, the seventh child of William Perrin and Ella May Allen Walker. She had four brothers and two sisters. She grew up in Lewisville, attended high school in Idaho Falls, and graduated with the class of 1946. She attended Idaho State University College of Cosmetology and had her own beauty shop in her home in Pocatello for a few years. She later used her beauty shop experience, after moving to Burley, volunteering in the Parke View Rehabilitation and...

MALTA - Janis Anne Hawkins Warr, 78, of Malta, Idaho, died after a brief illness on the evening of December 22, 2022. She was receiving treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the time of her passing with her son, Gary, and niece, Dawn Peterson Katter, at her side. She is survived by her children, Stephanie Anne (Brad) Jensen, Jason Charles (Wendee Cluff) Warr, and Gary Ryan Warr; her brother, Robert (Carole) Hawkins; sister-in-law, Beverly Warr Ward; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Olene Kay Warr; sons, Alan Kay Warr and Brian H. Warr; her parents; and siblings,...

HEYBURN - James Annest was born in 1927, at his parents' home, near Declo, Idaho. James was a lifelong resident of the Mini-Cassia area. He served in the Idaho state legislature for the 32nd and 33rd sessions between 1953 and 1957, and he was a member of the Idaho State Bar for 60 years. James was a master of legal procedure and would litigate any type of case. Because of that, he was known by many people as a go-to for general legal services. James was also a farmer; his life spanned a time that went from horse-drawn farm implements to tractors being guided by GPS that cost more than a house. James loved farming and could make almost anything grow and produce. James Annest, lawyer,...

BOISE - A pioneering woman physician, devoted wife, mother, and friend passed peacefully from this life at the age of 96, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Born to Jesse Pierce and Lois Parke Pierce, Mary Lou grew up in a log cabin on an eighty-acre ranch in Malta, Idaho, in the era before running water or electricity. She used to gaze at the Sublett mountains surrounding the valley and dream of going beyond them. Her heart was set on becoming a nurse, a bold step beyond the mountains for a woman of that time. Gifted with incredible stamina for hard work, a truly amazing memory, and a caring and helpful heart, she was salutatorian of her...

BOISE - A pioneering woman physician, devoted wife, mother, and friend passed peacefully from this life at the age of 96, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Born to Jesse Pierce and Lois Parke Pierce, Mary Lou grew up in a log cabin on an eighty-acre ranch in Malta, Idaho, in the era before running water or electricity. She used to gaze at the Sublett mountains surrounding the valley and dream of going beyond them. Her heart was set on becoming a nurse, a bold step beyond the mountains for a woman of that time. Gifted with incredible stamina for hard work, a truly amazing memory, and a caring and helpful heart, she was salutatorian of her...

John Robert Evans, beloved husband, devoted father, and loyal friend to many, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, after a day of skiing, catching the last chairlift on his favorite home slopes. John was born April 10, 1959, to Bob and Mary Evans, in Ogden, Utah. A graduate of St. Joseph Schools, he grew up in the close-knit Catholic community of Ogden as the single brother in the middle of six sisters, "the Evans Seven." He went to Gonzaga University, earning a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1982, and continuing his study of economics at Utah State. He moved to Portland, Oregon in 1983 to begin work in the grain industry, where he met the love of his life, Kelli Landis, who worked at...

RUPERT - Jack Lionel Corey, 86, a long-time Rupert resident, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, at Autumn Haven Assisted Living Facility, in Rupert. Jack was born to Emer Lionel and Pearl Geraldine (Trask) Corey in Nampa, Idaho, on September 27, 1935. He has a younger brother, Fred. He graduated from Nampa High School in 1953. Jack started his life-long career with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1953, and retired in 2000, with 47 years of service. He also served in the Naval Reserve for two years, being honorably discharged in 1961. He owned many cars in his younger years which he would fondly remember and wished he had kept. He was an avid bowler and won many awards and...

MIDDLETON - Maureen Rasmussen Wallace, age 70, of Middleton, Idaho, returned to her heavenly home on January 24, 2022, in Boise, Idaho, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Burley, Idaho, Maureen graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1969. A few years later she met the love of her life, Howard T. Wallace, on a blind date. They were married on February 3, 1971, and were getting ready to celebrate 51 years together. Maureen was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, with her favorite being in the temple. She is preceded in death by her parents, Glen W. and Winona (Stocking) Rasmussen; two sisters, Myrna and Vivian; and...

BURLEY - Linda was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Elle Ritzman and Wilma Hill. She passed away peacefully at her home in Burley, Idaho, attended by her husband, early Friday morning on Sept. 24, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Donny; son, Victor Archibald, and daughter, Marti Archibald; she is also survived by, Ricki Rakel Miller (granddaughter); Abel Jamieson Miller (great-grandson); Dillon Ray Archibald (grandson); Mandi (granddaughter) and Scott (hubby); Saij and Merci (great-grandchildren); Danielle Poliski (granddaughter) & her husband, Eric Poliski; Lexie Ramirez/Poliski; and Jase Ramirez/Poliski (great-grandchildren); and Becki Felde (granddaughter). Linda loved animals,...

PAUL - Vyonne Patterson Edmondson died peacefully Friday, July 23, 2021, just about a week shy of her 97th birthday, at her apartment in Paul, Idaho. She was born August 1, 1924, in the small town of Bloomington, Idaho, in the Bear Lake Valley to Joseph Peter and Elva Thornock Patterson. She was second to the youngest of ten children. She went to grade school in Bloomington, Idaho. She graduated from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho, in 1942. She participated in music, drama, and the Spartanette Club. After graduation, in the autumn of 1942, she worked for Dr. Spencer H. Rich until December 1943. In May 1944, she moved to Burley where she stayed with her sister and...

BURLEY - Wade Ladell Wilson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021, at his home in Burley, Idaho after an extended illness. Wade was born May 24, 1948, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Ira and Esther Jarman Wilson. He was the fourth of seven children. When he was two years old, his family moved to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho where his father farmed, had a dairy herd and managed a service station. When Wade was 12 years old, his family moved to Burley, Idaho, where Wade graduated from Burley High School in 1966. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, financing his education by hauling hay in the Burley area and working in building construction in Provo. He graduated from BYU in 1974. He...

HEYBURN - M Duane Handy, age 88, passed away from a stroke followed by subsequent small strokes, at home, after a six-month struggle. He was with family when he passed on to a joyous reunion with his SWEETHEART WIFE on May 15, 2021, in the early morning. Duane was a long-time Mini-Cassia resident and his grandparents on all four sides were early pioneers in and around the Mini-Cassia area. Duane was born on August 23, 1932, in Rupert, Idaho, to Ernest and Edith Bailey Handy. Duane was an example of a good, honest, hardworking man to all who knew him. He loved God, his family, religion and his country. He and his wife served several missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

IDAHO FALLS - Rosanne Marie (Sarriugarte) Schodde, 74, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Rosanne was born on May18, 1946, in Emmett, Idaho, the younger daughter of Angel and Dorothy (Sanders) Sarriugarte. She was very proud of her Basque heritage. In 1948, the family moved to Riggins, Idaho. She often recounted fond memories of her early childhood spent there. Her family returned to Emmett in 1956. Rosanne tragically lost her mother to an illness at the age of 16. She cherished her special memories of her mother throughout her life. After making several lifelong friends and being involved in extracurricular school activities...

Dona Faye Bell, a 61-year-old resident of Chubbuck and formerly of Albion, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2020, from a short heart related illness. Dona was born August 12, 1958, in Burley, Idaho; she was the fifth and final child of Leo Russell and Merla Ocea Coltrin Bell of Albion. Dona loved the farm and animals. She was a "tomboy," hated having to wear dresses to church, and was affectionately known by her nickname of "Rawhide." Dona attended Albion Elementary, Declo Junior High, and Declo High School. She was valedictorian of her graduating class of 1976. Dona attended Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello for one year. She obtained a job at ISU in the...