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James Stalney Erikson
Oct 11, 2024
James (Jim) Stanley Erikson passed away at 97 years of age after living a fully enriched life in Pocatello, ID, at his granddaughter Michelle (Sean) Kitchin’s home, surrounded by an abundance of love from his family.
Jim was born on September 21, 1927 in Boise, Idaho, to Carl Eugene and Lois Emery Erikson. He was the youngest child of brothers Richard...
Fay "LaRay" Correll
Dec 11, 2024
LaRay Correll, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024,surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Felix and Susie Williams, LaRay grew up in Pocatello, where she attended Pocatello HighSchool.
In 1953, LaRay married the love of her life, Jim Correll, and together they built a beautiful life with three children: Becky, Jack,...
Walter Johnson Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
I went in the United States Air Force on 8 August 1957. Retired 1 March 1978.
I was stationed in the Philippines, Korea, Okinawa twice, and three tours in Vietnam. Numerous bases in the United States.
I have 2 daughters, Shannon and Tonya. They blessed me with 5 grandchildren and great-grand children.
I love to dance, gamble, and make people laugh.
Oh, did I...
Ernest "Ernie" Raymond Long
Jun 12, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Raymond Long, 67, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, on June 12, 2025.
Ernie was born to Harold Raymond Long and LaVenna Rae Brangham Long in Pocatello, Idaho on July 26, 1957. He had five sisters and two half-brothers.
Ernie grew up in Lava Hot Springs, graduating from Marsh Valley High School in 1976. He spent a...
Ellen Rice
Jun 10, 2025
Ellen Mae Rice, 88, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on June 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born on June 26, 1936, in Kimball, Idaho, the daughter of Elvin Charles “Bob” and Barbara Ellen “Nellie” Mecham.
Ellen grew up in a two-bedroom home on the Fort Hall Reservation with her 10 siblings. She married Dee Rice in...
Johnny "John" L. Hayden
Jun 9, 2025
Johnny "John" Larry Hayden, 82, passed away on June 9, 2025.
John loved all animals and if you wish, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an animal shelter of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared using the guestbook below.
Sydelle Zoriah Jacob
Jun 9, 2025
Sydelle Zoriah Jacob passed away June 9, 2025. Sydelle was surrounded by her family during her passing.
She was born August 15, 1995 to Darian “Ish” Jacob and Jennifer Oresco in Pocatello Idaho.
Sydelle was the most caring and compassionate person, she was the one you could lean on. She was the first born and she cared about all of her younger...
Arnell Jepsen
Jun 8, 2025
Elden Arnell Jepsen, 81, of Pocatello, Idaho, died June 8, 2025 at Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center of natural causes.
He was born on April 24, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Elden and Roberta Jepsen. On November 12, 1971, he married Marilyn Eslinger Ihler.
Arnell had many self-taught skills, making him a very qualified handy man as it seems...
Zachariah Simons
Jun 7, 2025
Zachariah David Simons, Jr., passed away on June 7, 2025.
A viewing will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd. Chubbuck, ID. Services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11 am, also at Wilks Funeral Home, with a viewing for one hour prior. Burial will follow at...
Steven D. Clark
Jun 7, 2025
Steven Dennis Clark, former resident of Burley and Pocatello, ID, and Overton, NV., passed away at the age of 77, on June 7, 2025, at his home in Chubbuck surrounded by family.
Steven was born July 29th, 1947 at the former Cottage Hospital in Burley, ID being the third child of nine born to Elizabeth Hanks and Alma Card Clark.
He was...
James Emery
Jun 1, 2025
James Emery, 87, passed away on June 1, 2025.
A viewing will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Sarah G Cole
Jun 1, 2025
Sarah G Cole, 85, passed away on June 1, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Ernest Leon Tolman
Jun 1, 2025
Ernest Leon Tolman, 80, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025.
Ernest was born on October 19, 1944. His parents were Samuel and June Tolman. Ernie was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, along with his sister, Joy and brother, Steve.
Ernie enjoyed and played baseball, football, track and wrestling for Pocatello High School. He graduated from Pocatello High School...
Richard LaMar Armstrong
Jun 1, 2025
Richard LaMar Armstrong 94 of Pocatello ‘croaked’ in the early hours of Sunday morning June 1st, 2025. “We can all go to Disneyland now!” That line was from one of his favorite jokes: “Grandpa, Grandpa, make a noise like a frog!... Dad says, when you ‘croak’, we are all going to Disneyland!!” He always enjoyed a good joke and a...
Lynn McDaniel
Jun 1, 2025
Alberta Merlynn Walker McDaniel, 82, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Lynn was born July 11, 1942 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in the Idaho Falls and Shelley areas and enjoyed playing basketball, playing drums in the high school band, and riding horses. Lynn graduated from Shelley High School in 1960.
Lynn married...
Lorraine Alexander
May 31, 2025
Lorraine Christensen Alexander was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on October 21, 1936, to Darald Henry Christensen and Rita Abercrombie Christensen. She was the second of five siblings: Dorene (Joe) Farrens, Dee (Jackie), Claude (Kay), and Marva Jean (Bob, aka Bill).
A graduate of Aberdeen High School, Class of 1955, Lorraine went on to serve in the U.S. Army, where she met...
Kameron Aden Bowers
May 31, 2025
Kameron Aden Bowers passed away May 31, 2025 due to a drowning accident in Grace, Idaho. He was born June 25, 2006 to Paul Kendell and Kelli Dawn Lewis Bowers at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
Kameron attended school at The Academy, Connor Academy, and graduated from Gem Prep Pocatello in 2024. His high school years were spent taking dual...
Kamari Jade Alvarez
May 24, 2025
Kamari Jade Alvarez, 3, passed away on May 24, 2025.
A full obituary can be found here as soon as it is available.
A viewing will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Wilks Funeral Home. 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho 83202. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm...
Dan 'N.' Taylor
May 23, 2025
Dan 'N.' Taylor died May 23, 2025, leaving behind his wife, Linda Sue (Rogers), and their sons, Danny 'A.' and Brandon 'G.' Taylor.
Dan was known for his candid nature and quick wit, qualities that could both challenge and entertain those around him. He was never one to sugarcoat his thoughts, but in his own way, he made sure the people...
Randall "Randy" Lewis
May 21, 2025
Randall (Randy) Neil Lewis, 75, passed away May 21, 2025 at his home in Lava Hot Springs after a long battle with cancer.
He was born June 2, 1949 in Blackfoot, Idaho as the first of seven children to Harry Neil Lewis and Dorothy Affie Rowe Lewis. He was raised in Blackfoot for the first few years and then the family...
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