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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Wesley Alan Gifford
Mar 29, 2026
Wesley "Wes" Alan Gifford, 69, passed away on March 29, 2026.
Wesley “Wes” Alan Gifford was born November 7, 1956. He was the son of Kenneth and Iletta Gifford, brother to Ron Gifford and Norma Tarter.
He was raised in the small town of Jerome, Idaho. Wes loved outer space. He wrote letters to NASA and the Russian Space Program until he...
Paul Walker Jensen
Mar 28, 2026
Paul Walker Jensen, resident of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away at Grace Memory Care on March 28th, 2026 at the age of 80.
Paul was the oldest of seven children born to Ardath Walker Jensen and Max Francis Jensen in Rexburg, Idaho in 1945. When Paul was just 12 years old, his father passed away and left a hole in his heart...
William Francis Bacon
Mar 26, 2026
William Francis Bacon, 69, passed away on March 26, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memorial services will be held and announced later.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National Park Foundation below or to Henry's Fork Foundation (https://henrysfork.org/donate/) in Bill's honor.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Anna Virginia Morris
Mar 24, 2026
Anna Virginia Morris Simmons
October 29, 1958 – March 24, 2026
Anna Virginia Morris Simmons was born on October 29, 1958, in Addison, Illinois, to Eugene Edward Morris and his wife. At the age of 14, her family made their way west to Montpelier, Idaho — a place that would shape her into the resilient, warm-hearted woman she became. She graduated high...
Elliot May Adams
Mar 23, 2026
Elliot May Adams, beloved daughter of Austin Adams and Vannessa (VanWart) Adams, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2026, from complications of congenital heart disease.
Elliot was a pure ray of sunshine. She always had a huge smile on her face and charmed everyone she met with it. She was born with congenital heart defects, but with wonderful medical care, she...
Phyllis Jean Minnesota
Mar 23, 2026
Phyllis Jean Minnesota, 93, passed away on March 23, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Barbara Kay Koetter
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara (Barb) made her appearance in this world in 1939 as the second daughter born to Howard and Fern (Kitt) Stinnette. She and her sister, Wanda, were raised in Wauneta, Nebraska, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, and uncles on both sides of the family, which Barbara visited frequently on their farms. In 1952, the family moved a short distance to McCook,...
Dale Andrew Shook
Mar 21, 2026
Dale Andrew Shook, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born June 28, 1941, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Clara and Harold Shook.
At age 6 his family moved to California where he was raised in the Whitter and La Habra areas until he moved to Southeastern Idaho in 1964, then to Las...
Robert Keith Sperl
Mar 21, 2026
Robert “Keith” Sperl, 70, passed away on March 21, 2026.
He was born on May 15, 1955, in Pomona, California. He lived in West Covina, California for his entire childhood. He met and married Tiki C. Nolan on December 2, 1989, and moved to Pinon Hills, California. Their marriage was sealed in the Los Angeles, California Temple. They moved to Inkom,...
Stephen Lamoni Muir, Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Stephen Lamoni Muir, Jr., 87, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his five children, and returned home to that God who gave him life.
Stephen was born on September 16, 1938, in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Stephen Lamoni Muir and Mona Dee Burton. He grew up alongside five siblings and spent his early years in Lava Hot Springs, Blackfoot,...
Shane Cutler
Mar 20, 2026
Shane R. Cutler 51, passed away in a fatal car accident on March 20, 2026. Born April 04, 1974 in Pocatello, Idaho to Gene & Phylis Cutler. They lived on Ballard Rd for a few years until they built and moved into a house on Morgan Rd. He attended Tyhee, Hawthorne, and Highland High School. Shane was the kindest soul...
Oscar M. Christopherson
Mar 19, 2026
Oscar Matthew Christopherson, age 87, passed on March 19, 2026.
Before my father passed, I talked with him, “So Dad, a lot of people are writing their own obituaries. Do you think you’d like me to help you do that?” “No. Why in the world would I want to do that?” Little did I know that he had essentially done so...
Marlene Neick Wallerstedt
Mar 16, 2026
Marlene led a life marked by artistic expression, musical passion, and deep dedication to her family and community.
Marlene’s life was enriched by her exceptional talents in the arts. Throughout much of her life, she was known as a gifted artist, skillfully working in charcoal and ceramics. Music was another profound part of her identity; she was not only a passionate...
Sheila Ann Taylor
Mar 16, 2026
Sheila Ann Taylor of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by family.
Sheila Ann Taylor (Egbert) was born on June 20, 1933, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joseph Robert and Anna Marie Egbert. She was 4th of 8 children and found much joy and lasting friendships with her siblings. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1951.
She married...
Gary Neil Blanchard
Mar 15, 2026
Gary Neil Blanchard, 87, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Gary was born July 5, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Wallace Blanchard and Gladys Cottrell. He was the youngest of four surviving children. His siblings were Jack Blanchard, Joy Hulet, and Nancy Grisamer.
He graduated from Teton High School and went on to begin his life’s work.
As a young adult in the...
Theo John Bell
Mar 15, 2026
T. Johnny Bell, 87, passed away on March 15, 2026.
T. Johnny Bell was born in April of 1938 in Mink Creek, Idaho, to Theo James and Edith Bell. He spent most of his youth in Preston on a family farm, where he learned how to work hard. Early on, he developed a great love of horses and of playing the...
Douglas Wayne Gushwa
Mar 15, 2026
Douglas Wayne Gushwa, 74, passed away on March 15, 2026.
He was born on February 13, 1952, in Jamestown, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm southwest of Jamestown. He graduated from Jamestown High School, then attended NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry.
Douglas married Gail Hogden in 1973. They spent over 50 years together...
Carol Ann Ashley
Mar 14, 2026
Carol Ann Ashley, 69, passed away, March 14, 2026.
Carol was born July 26, 1956 in Jerome, Idaho to Rulon Anderson and Mary Evelyn Elizabeth Hess Anderson.
Carol is survived by her children, Amanda DeGrat, Leasha Diosdado, and Robert W. DeGrat.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Anderson and Rulon Anderson, and brother, Darryl Anderson.
A viewing will be held from...
Edward Firebaugh
Mar 14, 2026
Our loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 100 years.
Ed was born on January 12, 1926, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho to George Firebaugh and Emily Durfee Firebaugh. He grew up on the family farm and went to school in Shoshone, Idaho and Glenns Ferry, Idaho. He played football in high school...
Terry Douglas Stalder
Mar 14, 2026
Terry Douglas Stalder, 73, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on March 14, 2026, after a short illness.
Terry was born on June 19, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho, where he was raised and spent most of his life. He attended Tendoy Elementary, Alameda Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School in 1971. During his childhood, Terry had the unique opportunity to...
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