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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

William "Bill" Howard Ping

William "Bill" Howard Ping

Nov 3, 2022

William “Bill” Ping

Bill was born on May 2, 1953, in Madera, California. He was the youngest of 3 children to James and Kathryn (McAnally) Ping. On November 3rd Bill gained his angel wings after having a massive heart attack.

Bill grew up in Santa Rosa, California where he graduated from Santa Rosa High. He moved to Idaho in 1990 where he...

Allen Bennett Martin

Allen Bennett Martin

Nov 3, 2022

Allen Bennett Martin, 87, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on November 3, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.  

Allen was born on June 27, 1935, to Daniel Martin and Vera Bennett Martin in Preston Idaho.  He was the middle of three children. He was proceeded in death by two sisters,...

Douglas Jon Milder

Douglas Jon Milder

Nov 2, 2022

Douglas Jon Milder, 64, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2022 following a year long battle with aggressive, non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Born on November 22, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa to Leonard and Marilyn (Nagel) Milder, Doug attended elementary and middle schools in Iowa City and Coralville. He graduated from West High in 1975. Fond childhood...

Verl Maurice Butler

Verl Maurice Butler

Nov 2, 2022

Verl Maurice Butler went to his Lord on November 2, 2022 at 4:34pm. He resided at Ashley Manor in Kimberly Idaho. On March 9, 2009, Verl was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. He was courageous to the end. The Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rock Creek Community Church, 262 5th...

Shirley June Comstock

Shirley June Comstock

Nov 1, 2022

Shirley Comstock Née Buchanan, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 83 on 1 November 2022. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. Shirley June Buchanan was born 20 August 1939 in California and grew up in Mesa, Arizona. The family moved back to California when she was a teenager. It was...

Nichole Kay Ward

Nichole Kay Ward

Oct 31, 2022

Nichole Kay Ward, 31, passed away on October 31, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Red Lion Hotel, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.

 A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the “Tribute...

Darrel Lee Lewis

Darrel Lee Lewis

Oct 31, 2022

Darrel Lee Lewis age 58 of Hansen, Idaho passed away Oct 31, 2022 as the result of an accident. Darrel was born Jan 2 1964 to Elmer Lee Lewis and Pamala( Cranney) Hohnstein. Darrel was the oldest and was followed quickly by two brothers, Dale and Darren. He was preceded in Death by his Father Elmer Lee Lewis. He is...

Ramona Maude Rush

Ramona Maude Rush

Oct 29, 2022

Ramona Maude (Craner) Rush of Twin Falls, age 94, passed away on October 29, 2022, in Mission Viejo California. Ramona was born in Eden, Idaho on July 22, 1928, to Hyrum Ray Craner and Maude (Birch) Craner. She came from very humble beginnings but had a happy childhood with her siblings, James Craner, Phyllis (Craner) Utt and Jack Craner. Her...

Ryan Clinton Bohney

Ryan Clinton Bohney

Oct 28, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Ryan, 50, of Pocatello, Idaho. He was welcomed home into the arms of his mother Peggy after he passed away unexpectedly.

Ryan was born to Clint and Peggy Bohney on July 23, 1972, in Boise and grew up in Pocatello. He was a blessing to his family...

Jerry Sherrets

Jerry Sherrets

Oct 27, 2022

Jerry I Sherrets born to Chester and Leola Sherrets in Kansas 8/31/39. He went to the glorious gates of Heaven on 10/27/22 with his wife and daughter by his side. Jerry married the love of his life Verna Wison in 1961 And were married over 61 years. Jerry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls, a faithful...

Saundra Lee Cummins

Saundra Lee Cummins

Oct 26, 2022

Saundra Lee Cummins, 78 passed away October 26, 2022 after a long battle with Lung Cancer. Her family and friends surrounded her throughout the day and her husband and sister were by her side as she peacefully left. Saundra was born September 9th, 1944 to Robert & Laverne Thompson. She was raised in Murtaugh, Idaho and graduated from High School...

Shawna Diane Mcguire

Shawna Diane Mcguire

Oct 25, 2022

Shawna Diane McGuire, 32, passed away on October 25, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.  

Shawna was born on November 9th, 1989 in Tualatin, Oregon to Shirley Ann Sullivan and Leonard Robert McGuire.

Shawna was a sweet and gentle soul.  Anytime spent with her made one stop and realize of all of the beauty in the world...

Bernell Rayburn Rieck

Bernell Rayburn Rieck

Oct 25, 2022

Bernell Rayburn Rieck went home to be with the Lord at the age of 77 years old on October 25, 2022 at Caring Hearts Memory Care in Pocatello, ID.

Bernell was born on February 28, 1945 in Fargo, North Dakota to parents Reinhold Rieck and Blanche Lostegaard Rieck. Bernell was the oldest of four children. He grew up on the family...

Maida Wirsching

Maida Wirsching

Oct 25, 2022

Maida Lynette Wirsching-Collins (Hunny) passed away on October 25,2022 at the age of 54 in Kimberly, ID. Maida was the second of five children born to Tom and Vicki Collins in Twin Falls, ID, on February 23, 1968. She was born into a very loving family who cherished her. Maida’s childhood was spent at the family diner where she learned...

Sam Shepard Parry

Sam Shepard Parry

Oct 24, 2022

Sam S. Parry, 85, passed away on October 24, 2022 in Chubbuck, Idaho.  Sam was born on March 20, 1937 in Garden Grove, California to Sam E. and Katherine Parry.  Sam married Lorna Joyce on October 30, 1954 in Norwalk, California.

Sam was survived by his loving wife Lorna, children Beverly, Elaine and Keith, as well as seven grandchildren and four...

Brandon Thomas Whyte

Brandon Thomas Whyte

Oct 22, 2022

Brandon Thomas Whyte returned home to his Heavenly Parents on October 22, 2022. Brandon was born March 17, 2007 in Pocatello, ID to Scott and Rachel Whyte. He has an older sister, Emily, who passed away before he was born. He was later joined by his brother, Evan.

Brandon was a handful from day one. He loved to laugh and was...

Gary Lee Cravens

Gary Lee Cravens

Oct 22, 2022

“I told you I was sick!” He said that’s what he wanted on his headstone. Fitting for the funniest guy to ever walk the earth! Gary Lee Cravens passed on October 22, 2022 in Twin Falls, Idaho after a two year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born on October 16, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH...