Flamm Funeral Home

Talmage Kugath returned to his heavenly home after 16 years on this earth on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was sincerely loved and will be fiercely missed. There will be a viewing Friday, December 1st from 6-8 PM at Flamm Funeral Home and again on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Crest Haven Ward Building, 1070 S. 2nd E. Rexburg. His funeral will be held following the Saturday viewing at 11:00AM. His interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. Talmage was a Rexburg native, born at Madison Memorial Hospital to Serena and Steven Kugath. From Lincoln Elementary to Madison Senior High where he was a Junior at the time of his passing. Talmage was a renaissance man. His pursuits...

Delwin K Burrell, 79, of Teton City passed away peacefully at his home after years of battling pulmonary fibrosis on November 25, 2023. He was born June 5th 1944 in Rexburg Idaho to Henry and Marvilla Hansen Burrell. Delwin grew up in Parker, Idaho, and graduated from South Fremont High School. After high school while working at a gas station he met the girl who would become his wife. He married Ivel Izatt June 24, 1966. They raised 3 children and were married for 49 years until Ivel passed away in 2014. Delwin never met a stranger. He loved people and helping them in all situations. He enjoyed going places and seeing things. Since he drove truck for Gould's for 52 years there was a...

Jack Lee Bond of Rexburg, Idaho passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. Jack was born November 30, 1935, to Thomas and Oral (Hert) Bond in Ottawa, Kansas. He was their only child. During Jack's childhood they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, and eventually moved to Washington State. His dad worked at Hanford, an atomic site, during World War II. Jack loved to hunt and fish with his dad. He often bicycled out to the Yakima River to go fishing for bass. He and his dad enjoyed duck and goose hunting and an occasional deer hunt. Jack graduated from Columbia High School in Richland in 1953. After high school graduation, Jack attended Washington State University. After his freshman year he...

John Lynn Bevan (Lynn) was born September 25, 1935 to James Clifton Bevan and Agnes Stewart Bevan. He passed away peacefully November 21, 2023 in the hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Lynn was born in Driggs, Idaho in a maternity home. He was welcomed home by his big sister Marjorie Joy. His family faced many hardships as they navigated the great depression and then World War II rations. Lynn would tell stories of begging his mom to make candy. She would have to save up many weeks worth of rations to have enough to make him some candy. Lynn always had a sweet tooth. Growing up, World War II was a part of everyday life even in far away Tetonia, Idaho. Lynn's mother hung a huge map of...

It is with abiding grief and calming memory that we announce the death of James William Roddick. Husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend?Jim died in his home under the watchful care of his wife on November 19, 2023 at the age of 76. Forever remembered by his wife, Eva Roddick; his children, Afton (Sean) Manley, Jacob Roddick, Stefanie Roddick, Rachael (Ryan) Hagge; his step-children, Brian Lewis, Collette Boguslawski , and Carl Lewis; his siblings, Charlotte Lahti, Janet Workman, Nancy Goodman, Donna Bowman; and twenty grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. Jim was born March 21, 1947 in Fullerton, California. From birth Jim was a dedicated, strong and sensitive...

Ronnie Wayne Ard passed away on November 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80. Ronnie was born on January 31, 1943 in Rexburg Idaho. Ronnie grew up in Rexburg and Clementsville Idaho. Ronnie's parents( Darrell and Olive Ard) owned a farm in Clementsville Idaho. Ronnie would attend school in Rexburg during the winter. Spring and Summer his family would move to Clementsville, were they would spend their time working on the farm and playing baseball. Ronnie knew Sherri Pearson most of his life. They dated all through high school, fell in love and married on September 7, 1964. After their marriage they moved to Beaverton, Oregon. Ronnie started working framing homes and...

Ronnie Wayne Ard passed away on November 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80. Ronnie was born on January 31, 1943 in Rexburg Idaho. Ronnie grew up in Rexburg and Clementsville Idaho. Ronnie's parents( Darrell and Olive Ard) owned a farm in Clementsville Idaho. Ronnie would attend school in Rexburg during the winter. Spring and Summer his family would move to Clementsville, were they would spend their time working on the farm and playing baseball. Ronnie knew Sherri Pearson most of his life. They dated all through high school, fell in love and married on September 7, 1964. After their marriage they moved to Beaverton, Oregon. Ronnie started working framing homes and...

John "Delbert" Lusk, great husband, father, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed peacefully November 8, 2023, at the comfort of his home with his loving wife Nancy by his side. He was born to Rupert and Barbara Lusk on March 2, 1943, in Rexburg, Idaho. Delbert was the third of four children. He grew up in Sugar city and graduated class of 1961. During his time in school, he was a member of the basketball, football and baseball teams, and participated in the FFA Club. Delbert married Tonia Kay Lusk. To this marriage came four boys. Travis, Stacy, Tyler, and Tracy. They later divorced. On July 18, 1997 he married the love of his life, Nancy Lou Hoyt. They enjoy traveling,...

Penny was born on Oct 30, 1957, at Jay County Hospital in Portland, Indiana to Kenneth Leon Ballard and Ruth Evelyn Hess Ballard. She graduated from Jay County High School in 1976, then worked at many companies during her years including: Jay Randolf Developmental Services, Youth Service Bureau, one trucking company, and in several accounting positions. Penny married Joseph Bishop in 1989 and had one son with him: Mark Joseph (Joey) Bishop, Jr., who was born in 1991. She later divorced Joseph and met Garth Ashcraft in 1998. Garth and Penny courted and were married in January 2000. Penny loved her cats and dogs. She enjoyed selling produce out of the back of her car. Penny had a gift for...

Jean Spaulding (July 13, 1931 - November 5, 2023) Norma Jean Archibald Spaulding, 92, of Burton, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon November 5, 2023, at Carriage Cove with her loving family by her side. Jean made her entrance into the world on July 13, 1931,on her mother's birthday, at her Grandparent's house in Rexburg, the youngest daughter of Russell and Zelma Fife Archibald. She grew up and attended school in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School in 1949. Jean caught the eye of Bruce Spaulding and they dated until Jean graduated from High School and they were married July 20, 1949, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together, they raised six boys: Brad, Scott,...

Darwin K. Wolford passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg Idaho on November 4, 2023, from causes incident to age. Darwin was born on October 19, 1936 in Logan, UT to Harry Lloyd and Lucille Lamoreaux Wolford. He was the youngest of 4 children. As a young child, he was always fascinated with the piano and the sound of the organ. He began taking music lessons at a young age and studied under renowned musicians such as Irving Wassermann, Robert Cundick, Dr. Leroy Robertson, and Alexander Schreiner. He studied at Utah State University where he Completed BA in Organ and Composition in 1960. He continued is educational pursuits and completed a master's degree in 1963 and a Ph.D in...

Darwin K. Wolford passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg Idaho on November 4, 2023, from causes incident to age. Darwin was born on October 19, 1936 in Logan, UT to Harry Lloyd and Lucille Lamoreaux Wolford. He was the youngest of 4 children. As a young child, he was always fascinated with the piano and the sound of the organ. He began taking music lessons at a young age and studied under renowned musicians such as Irving Wassermann, Robert Cundick, Dr. Leroy Robertson, and Alexander Schreiner. He studied at Utah State University where he Completed BA in Organ and Composition in 1960. He continued is educational pursuits and completed a master's degree in 1963 and a Ph.D in...

Nelia Rowena Cook Brizzee, age 73, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away on November 1st, 2023 after battling colon cancer. Nelia was born on May 3rd, 1950 to Sylvan and Viola Cook in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Nelia attended East High School and graduated in 1968. She then moved to Rexburg, Idaho and attended Ricks College. In 1969, Nelia met Val H. Brizzee and they were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 6th, 1970. Nelia went on to have seven children, Maurie Lyn Purser, Gabel C. Brizzee, Erin Beth Crittenden, Josh C. Brizzee, Tyler Francis Brizzee, T Jay Brizzee, and James David Brizzee. After 20 years of marriage Val passed away and Nelia went back to Ricks College to gain a degree as a...

Milton Ole Ravsten, passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg, ID on October 31st, 2023, at the age of 81. Milton was born on March 18th, 1942 in Clarkston, UT to Bennie and Eunice Ravsten. As a boy, he loved fishing in the creek and raising chickens. He loved hunting and fishing, mapping and planning hikes, and building ballistics tables. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the West German mission from 1961 to 1963. He graduated from Utah State with a masters in Mechanical Engineering in 1968. He met and married his love, Rosemary Roberts, in Logan, UT on June 12th, 1968. After graduating, they moved to Ridgecrest, CA where they raised...

Milton Ole Ravsten, passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg, ID on October 31st, 2023, at the age of 81. Milton was born on March 18th, 1942 in Clarkston, UT to Bennie and Eunice Ravsten. As a boy, he loved fishing in the creek and raising chickens. He loved hunting and fishing, mapping and planning hikes, and building ballistics tables. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the West German mission from 1961 to 1963. He graduated from Utah State with a masters in Mechanical Engineering in 1968. He met and married his love, Rosemary Roberts, in Logan, UT on June 12th, 1968. After graduating, they moved to Ridgecrest, CA where they raised...

Joanne Henderson Gardner, 89, was born September 20, 1934 to Noal R and Verna Smith Henderson in St. Anthony, Idaho. She grew up and attended school in Rexburg, graduating from Madison High School. She met the love of her life, Arlan "Hyder" Gardner in the summer of 1951 and they married August 6, 1953. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on November 12, 1965. They added eight children to their union. Joanne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served as Relief Society President, Primary President, Young Women's President, camp director and her favorite was the scouting program plus many others. Joanne enjoyed quilting,...

Berniece Williams Ricks-Boyle, 98, of Rexburg, passed away, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg. Berniece Williams was born in Axson Georgia to Jesse Green Williams and Bertie Cole on October 4th, 1925. She was the first of four children. Two girls and two boys. In 1932 when Berniece was 6 years old her Mother passed away. Three years later her father Jesse married Irene Porter. Together they had two boys. Berniece helped raise her younger siblings. She graduated from Highschool in Kellogg Idaho. At that time she was living with her Aunt Pearl. She took a Civil Service job with the military as a Secretary and moved to Spokane Washington. Later she...

Enrique Garcia Robledo, age 64 passed away at his home in Sugar City due to an accident on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Enrique was born on May 3, 1959, in Palos Altos, Tlatenango de Sanchez Roman, Zacatecas, Mexico to Nicolas and Nicolasa Garcia (Robeldo). He grew up in Palos Altosand Los Aguajes, where he attended school in the morning and after school, he would helph is parents farm corn and care for the family's livestock (mainly cows). At a young age Enrique would travel to Nayarit, Mexico during the tobacco harvest to work. His boss at the tobacco farm was impressed by Enrique's work ethic. In 1973 at the age of 14 he moved to Los Angeles, California where he was enrolled in high...

Willard Dean Graham, 96, of Moody Creek, passed away October 14, 2023, with family at his side. He was born on January 18, 1927, on a snowy stormy afternoon in Teton City to Harry Vane and Violet Irene Butt Graham. The doctor came from St. Anthony in a sled pulled by a horse. After Dean was born and checked over the doctor hurried back to St. Anthony in the middle of a blizzard. Dean was an ambitious youngster and started working the family farm at age 6. It was his job to get up early and water and feed the work horses before he went to school. He learned to drive and plow with the team. He went to school in Teton and Rexburg at Madison High School. In 1945, he was drafted into...

Thomas Kelly Jenkins, age 63, passed away peacefully of a respiratory illness and complications due to Covid on October 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born July 18, 1960 in Rexburg, Idaho to Frank and LoRene Ricks Jenkins, the 6th of seven children. He enjoyed a normal happy childhood, playing with cousins, swimming at porter park, participating in Cub Scouts, little league baseball and football, winning the punt-pass-&-kick trophy. He attended Washington Elementary and Madison Jr. High School. He was an adventurous and active boy struggling with ADHD which was an unknown condition in the 60's & early 70's. When he was 16 years old, he being an unknowing...