Jeannie Bartschi Brokens

Jeannie Bartschi Brokens, 77, passed away on January 16th, 2026 at Franklin County Medical Center from natural causes and returned to her family in heaven. She was born 10-25-1948 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Earl and Glenna Bartschi. She grew up in the Bear Lake Valley where she loved riding her horse and visiting her many friends. After graduating from high school, she went to BYU in Provo where she received her teaching degree. In 1971 she married Blayne Brokens in Pocatello, Idaho and together they had 2 sons, Chad and Daniel, whom she dearly loved. Jeannie and Blayne later divorced and she never remarried. Jeannie spent her life as a dedicated school teacher in Idaho and a short time in Nevada before retiring. She moved to Weston, Idaho after retirement where she spent her final years. Jeannie was a great mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all those who knew her. She was an avid animal lover and will be greatly missed by her two cats , Archie and Leo. Jeannie is survived by her two sons, Chad Brokens of Rigby, Idaho and Daniel Brokens of Weston, Idaho, brothers Don Bartschi of Sugar City, Idaho and Terrel Bartschi of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Nancy Bartschi Parker of St. George Utah. The family would like to thank the staff of Franklin County Medical Center for their loving care of Jeannie while she was in their care. Jeannie requested there be no funeral services, which we will respect. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.