LaNae Estep WakleyJuly 19, 1933 – June 19, 2023 LaNae Estep Wakley, age 89, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away comfortably with her family by her side on Monday, June 19, 2023, 4 weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Lanae was born in Plymouth, Utah to Hyrum Steed and Eathel Luella …
Cherie Smith Malan, (1949)
Cherie Smith MalanOctober 8, 1949 – June 14, 2023 Cherie Smith was born on October 8, 1949, in Malad, Idaho and passed away on June 14th, 2023, in Saint George, Utah at the age of 73. Cherie was born to Karl and Maeser Smith and Retha Dukes of Holbrook, Idaho where she was raised on …
Jordan Ray Naylor, (1989)
Jordan Ray NaylorSeptember 9, 1989 – June 14, 2023 We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Jordan Ray Naylor, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. While his family and friends are saddened by his death, they are thankful for his life. Jordan loved spending time with his family and especially …
William Kent Dahlke, (1950)
William Kent DahlkeApril 28, 1950 – June 13, 2023 William “Bill” Kent Dahlke, 73, a longtime Marsh Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly onTuesday June 13, 2023. Bill was born on April 28, 1950, in Downey, Idaho, a son of Bill andBonnie Dahlke. He attended Downey and Inkom Elementary and then graduated from MarshValley High School …
Jerry Lee Green, (1996)
Jerry Lee GreenOctober 26, 1996 – May 25, 2023 Jerry Lee Green, 27, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michelle Green. Jerry grew up with his grandma, aunts and uncles. He served in the military. He moved to Utah in 2016. There he Maria Banuelos and they were married in 2018. Jerry has two …
Shawna Lynn Martin, (1958)
Shawna Lynn MartinApril 26, 1958 – April 26, 2023 Obituary will be posted at a later date. [posted on Malad Valley Family History website: 2 July 2023]
Malad Volunteer of the Year – Lila Moss
Out of the nominations received for the 2014 Volunteer of the Year, the name of Lila Moss stood out. Lila has always been active in the community, and is especially known for her work through the American Legion Auxiliary. Her sons worked hard to keep the announcement a secret, not even telling their dad, Bill! …
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John Wittman – He works hard and plays hard!
By his family – a tribute on Father’s Day When it comes to raising kids, John Wittman has had some practice. Being a father to four girls and two boys isn’t always easy, but he must have done something right because his kids think he is the best! John is the oldest of six children born …
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1906 fire destroyed Idaho Enterprise
An article appearing in “The Advocate” on Thursday, August 12, 1976, tells the story of when a 1906 fire destroyed the Idaho Enterprise. Entitled “Enterprise late when destroyed in 1906 fire with Opera House”, the interesting story is reprinted here: “Saturday, August 11, 1906 – A fire which started on the inside of the opera …
Diane Williams Kay, (1931)
Diane Williams KayAugust 25, 1931 – May 25, 2023 Swan Lake, Idaho…Diane W. Kay, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Dianewas born on August 25, 1931, in Murray, Utah, a daughter of Daniel Henry and MelbaLougy Williams. Her father worked for Kraft Foods Company and was promoted andtransferred often, so she attended schools …