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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

Jose E. Vega

Jose E. Vega

Jul 19, 2025

A Legacy of Love and Resilience: Remembering Jose Vega

Jose Vega, a man whose life was a testament to hard work, devotion, and unwavering love for his family, passed away on July 19th, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. Born on January 9th, 1948, in Nevada, to Juan Vega and Ethel Irene Frazier, Jose’s journey began with humble roots and blossomed into a...

Ernest Udell Hedstrom

Ernest Udell Hedstrom

Jul 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ernest Udell Hedstrom, who departed this life at his home on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 78.

Udell was born on May 12, 1947, to Anna Marie Blaser and Donald Hedstrom in Logan Utah. Udell lived a life marked by dedication to his family,...

William Gary Kessler

William Gary Kessler

Jul 27, 2025

William "Bill" Gary Kessler, 53, passed away on July 27, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID.  A viewing will be held prior beginning at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow the service at Mountain...

Lynn Howard Norgaard

Lynn Howard Norgaard

Jul 25, 2025

Lynn Howard Norgaard, 70, passed away on July 25, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

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Kunio Yamada

Kunio Yamada

Jul 24, 2025

Kunio Yamada, 95, passed away on July 24, 2025.

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Donna Lenora King

Donna Lenora King

Jul 24, 2025

Donna Lenora King, 82, passed away on July 24, 2025.

Donna Lenora Olsen King was born August 3, 1942. She was the second of six children born to Earl Llewellyn Olsen and Gertrude Ellen Misner Olsen. Donna was born and raised in Pocatello, ID. She graduated from Pocatello High School.

After graduation, Donna worked at the Kraft Foods plant until she was...

Kathleen Marie Anderson

Kathleen Marie Anderson

Jul 24, 2025

Kathleen Marie Anderson 84 years old of Pocatello ID passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2025.

Born to goodly parents, Reed and Marie Anderson on March 1st, 1941, in Shelley ID. She had 2 brothers Steve & Gordon and 4 Sisters Diane, Linda, Nancy and Beth. She graduated from Shelley high school in 1959. She married to Lonnie William Hansen and...

Steven Earl Larson

Steven Earl Larson

Jul 24, 2025

Steven Earl Larson, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on a beautiful summer morning, fishing with his grandson. Born on November 27, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Willard and Janice Whiting Larson, Steve lived a life marked by curiosity, passion, humor, and unwavering love for his family.

Steve grew up in southeast Idaho and attended schools in both Pocatello...

Charlene Jo Tovey

Charlene Jo Tovey

Jul 24, 2025

Charlene Jo Winn Tovey passed away on July 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born September 22, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Luella (Holman) Winn and Lloyd Junior Winn. She was the second of 5 children and grew up in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1971. She met Rod Tovey in...

James Lloyd Peterson

James Lloyd Peterson

Jul 23, 2025

Master Sergeant James Lloyd Peterson

March 23, 1948 – July 23, 2025

James Lloyd Peterson—Dad, Gramps, Brother, Warrior, Boat Captain, and self-declared Patron Saint of Sarcasm—passed away on July 23rd, 2025 in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 77.

Born in sunny San Diego on March 23, 1948, James spent his early days beachside in Coronado and the desert winds of Imperial Valley...

Bruce L. Baker, Sr.

Bruce L. Baker, Sr.

Jul 22, 2025

Bruce Loyal Baker Sr., of McCammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and laughter.

Born on January 13, 1942, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Bruce was the eldest of four children born to Harold Alfred Baker and Anna Lucil (Hall) Baker.

He grew up on the family’s ranch along Dempsey Creek,...

Sharon Esquibel

Sharon Esquibel

Jul 22, 2025

Sharon Esquibel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 22, 2025, at the age of 87.

Sharon was born to Victor L. Seamons and Lucilla (Holmes) Seamons on January 30, 1938, in Oxford, Idaho. She was a “surprise” baby and the youngest of four children. Since there was a 14 to 10 year age difference between...

Lurlene T. Haag

Lurlene T. Haag

Jul 20, 2025

Lurlene Theresa Frey-Haag, born October 31, 1940, died July 20, 2025, of a sudden illness.

She was born in Marksville, LA where she lived until she was five years old, speaking only French. She then moved to Idaho with her parents, Verda Joffrion and Ralph Frey, along with her brother, Barney.

She went to school in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School...

Jon R. Sorenson

Jon R. Sorenson

Jul 19, 2025

Jon Ray Sorenson, 47, passed away on July 19, 2025. Jon was born on June 19, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho to Connie Jean Chappel and Russell Kent Sorenson. He was the youngest of three children: Scott Leadford of Pocatello, Idaho, and Junae Sorenson of Pocatello, Idaho.

Jon met Sheila Burrup in the summer of 2006 and was instantly in love with...

Edna F. Swallow

Edna F. Swallow

Jul 18, 2025

Edna Fawn Norton Swallow peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 14, 1940, in Shelley, Idaho, to Willis and Hazel Norton. She was the eighth of nine children.

Edna graduated from Pocatello High School in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion Swallow, on June 19, 1959, in...

June Ann Hall

June Ann Hall

Jul 18, 2025

June Ann Hall 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away July 18, 2025, at Caring Hearts in Pocatello, Idaho. June was born November 17, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Glenn & Esther McCoy.

June graduated from Twin Falls High School. June married Kurt Shepherd Hall in 1962 in Elko, Nevada. They have five children.

June enjoyed doing yard work and spending...

James Sanchez

James Sanchez

Jul 16, 2025

James Sanchez, 82, passed away on July 16, 2025.

He was born on June 19, 1943, in Taylor, Texas, to Maria and Guadalupe Sanchez. He married the love of his life, Lorraine, on July 2, 1994. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage together.

James loved nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding, and ATV club. He...

Roneal Ann Bertoldi

Roneal Ann Bertoldi

Jul 14, 2025

Roneal Ann Bertoldi, 55, passed away on July 14, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

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Timothy Robert Flandro

Timothy Robert Flandro

Jul 14, 2025

Tim R. Flandro, age 80, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully of natural causes at Quail Ridge Assisted Living on July 14, 2025. Tim was born March 31, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to C. Ed and Stella Flandro. He was raised and educated in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1963. Tim attended Idaho State University for two years...

Rosie May Willard

Rosie May Willard

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rosie Willard

Born sleeping on Monday, July 14, 2025

Our sweet daughter Rosie was held in our hearts long before we ever held her in our arms. Though she came into the world silently, her presence has filled our lives with meaning and love. Rosie was diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome and hydrops fetalis, and though her body was...