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Local Obituaries for Preston, ID, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas

Shane Keith Daniels

Shane Keith Daniels

Dec 6, 2024

Shane Keith Daniels, 67, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2024, in Brigham City, Utah. He was born on July 24, 1957, in Lodi, California to Daniel Kenneth Daniels and Verna Joan Smith. He grew up in California, where he graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA.

In 1975, he joined the United States Army, where he served and was Honorably...

Sarah Ardell Clegg Merrill Lyon

Sarah Ardell Clegg Merrill Lyon

Dec 2, 2024

(Sarah) Ardell Clegg Merrill Lyon, 97, of Preston, Idaho, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Heritage Senior Living in Preston, Idaho. Ardell was born on July 3, 1927, in Bench, Idaho, to Benjamin Orson and Laura Poppleton Gunnell Clegg. She was the sixth child and first daughter of her family.

Ardell married DeMar (Skid) Skidmore Merrill on January 11,...

Travis Westover

Travis Westover

Nov 30, 2024

Travis Westover, age 48, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. His death resulted from complications from pneumonia and encephalitis. He was a resident of Clifton, Idaho. 

He was born October 1, 1976, in Logan, Utah, to Val D Westover and LaRee Hunt Westover. He spent his childhood in Logan until the family moved...

Gaylen Burdette Baker

Gaylen Burdette Baker

Nov 29, 2024

Gaylen Burdette Baker made his last inappropriate comment on November 29, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his beloved home. Gaylen was 77 years old and was born in Logan, Utah, on February 6, 1947, to Carma and Asa Baker. He lived most of his life in Mendon, Utah, and will be missed by many in town.

He graduated from Sky...

Grace Emily Gilgen

Grace Emily Gilgen

Nov 28, 2024

Grace Emily Lay Gilgen 1939-2024 passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 28, 2024. Born April 21, 1939, at Cottonwood Maternity Home Murray, Salt Lake, Utah Parents Amos Earl "Doc" Lay and Jennie Estelle Walton Simkins. Grace married William Newton Walbom on April 25, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  They later divorced. She married the "love of her life,"...

Fay Carol Duffy

Fay Carol Duffy

Nov 27, 2024

Fay Carol Duffy, 82, passed away peacefully at FCMC in Preston, Idaho, on November 27th, 2024.

Fay was born on December 23, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, to Robert Boekholder and Juanita Bartels. She married Huston W. Duffy on September 12, 1971, and they were married for 44 years before he preceded her in death. Huston and Fay moved from California to...

Leeral Lynn Jensen

Leeral Lynn Jensen

Nov 24, 2024

Home, at last, thy labor done. 

Leeral Lynn Jensen was the oldest son of Leeral George Jensen and Naomi Seamons. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Preston, ID. He married Caroline Anderson on November 23, 1955 and together they had two children, Michael Lynn Jensen and Leanne (Lynn) Sant. He died November 24, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Lynn...

Lillian E Shoemaker

Lillian E Shoemaker

Nov 21, 2024

Our beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister, Lillian Eubanks Shoemaker, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 85 on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Preston, Idaho. Lin was born to Rosemary Fowler Eubanks and Robert Eubanks on July 13, 1939, in Walla Walla, WA. She was known affectionately by many of her family members...

Keith Leroy Jorgensen

Keith Leroy Jorgensen

Nov 21, 2024

Keith Leroy Jorgensen, 82, of Malad City, passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home.Keith was born March 3, 1942, in Logan, Utah, to Cleon Jorgensen and Margaret Larsen Jorgensen. He had four siblings: Gary, Ray, Joyce, and Maxine, and seven step-siblings: Richard, Ollie, Willliam, Rodney, Brent, Cathy, and Cindy.He welcomed four children: Ernest, Rick, Tracy, and Shelly.Keith settled...

Ramona Kaye Jorgensen

Ramona Kaye Jorgensen

Nov 19, 2024

We lost our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ramona, whose kindness and genuine care touched everyone who met her.

On Tuesday, November 20, 2024, Ramona K Jorgensen, 83, passed away peacefully of natural causes. She had been married to Ivan M Jorgensen for 66 years, and her passing was bittersweet; she did not want to leave him.

Born on June 6,...

Leonard Brent Sharp

Leonard Brent Sharp

Nov 7, 2024

The man who solved all our problems is now the angel answering our prayers.Leonard Brent Sharp was born December 3, 1950, to Loretta and Albert Sharp. He came home from the hospital to the small family farm in Winder, Idaho, to start his memorable journey. He was a farmer from the start; to many, a farmer is the person who...

Sherie Lea McPolin

Sherie Lea McPolin

Nov 5, 2024

Sherie Lea McPolin, 66, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Logan Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Sherie was born September 21, 1958, in Soda Springs, Idaho, the daughter of James McPolin and Jenett Hugie. 

Sherie is survived by her brothers, Terry McPolin and Dean McPolin, one sister, Jolene (Bruce) Hancey, and several nieces and nephews. 

Private inurnment services...

Susan Lynn Wilson

Susan Lynn Wilson

Nov 4, 2024

Susan Lynn Wilson, 76, of Preston, passed away on November 4, 2024, at home following an extended illness. Susan was born January 16, 1948, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Arvel Ray Deaves and Betty Sue Guest. 

At Susan's request, no funeral services will be conducted. She asked to be cremated and have her ashes scattered in a field of...

Gary Wayne Arbogast

Gary Wayne Arbogast

Oct 29, 2024

Gary Wayne Arbogast, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend, made his final departure on October 29, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love and kindness. Born on November 5, 1960, in Lewiston, ID, Gary touched the lives of many with his generous spirit and unwavering dedication to those around him.

For nearly 40 years,...

Blaine Dell Carver

Blaine Dell Carver

Oct 29, 2024

Blaine Dell Carver, 82, of Grace, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs. Blaine was born August 3, 1942, the son of Thomas O'Dell and Harriett Ruby Holden Carver in Sandy, Utah.

He lived in Preston until 1953, then moved to Grace, where he attended the Grace school system and would eventually live...

Adrean John Owen

Adrean John Owen

Oct 28, 2024

Adrean John Owen, 44, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, in Denton, TX. He was born on March 22, 1980, in Logan, UT, to William (Bill) and Marta (Nielson) Owen. He married Alicia Irene Bowden in Missoula, MT, on August 20, 2018. The family nicknamed him AJ, and he was proud to be part of a large family.He worked as...

Judith Sue Porch

Judith Sue Porch

Oct 27, 2024

Judith Sue Porch, a devoted mother, compassionate friend, and beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at an Idaho Falls care center. As her health began to fail, she chose to relocate there to be closer to her son, Corey Porch, who resides in Idaho Falls.

Born on August 21, 1944, in Ogden, Utah,  Judith spent...

Brenda Arlene Johnstone

Brenda Arlene Johnstone

Oct 19, 2024

Brenda Arlene Johnstone, a beloved educator and cherished family member, was born on May 2, 1954, in Burley, Idaho. She passed away on October 19, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho, following a tragic fall. Brenda’s life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her vocation and her boundless love for her family.

Brenda devoted more than three decades to nurturing the...

Beverly Amussen Benson Parker

Beverly Amussen Benson Parker

Oct 12, 2024

Beverly Amussen Benson Parker passed away on October 12, 2024, at age 87, in Logan, Utah. She was born to devoted parents, Ezra Taft Benson and Flora Amussen Benson, the fourth of six children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Mac Parker; her parents; and three of her siblings: Reed Benson; Mark Benson and his wife,...

Maxine Lillie McDonald

Maxine Lillie McDonald

Oct 8, 2024

Maxine Lillie McDonald, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 8th. Born on June 13, 1937, in Midway, Utah, Maxine was the embodiment of strength and determination, known for her love of the outdoors and adventure from a young age. She spent her childhood riding horses and climbing trees, cultivating a love for nature that...

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