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Douglas Trego
Mar 8, 2019
Douglas W. Trego, 92, of Pocatello, passed away on March 8, 2019.Doug was born to Harry and Minnie Trego on December 31, 1926, in Groveland, Idaho. He was the youngest of four children, Nellie, Leah, and Halene. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and served on the U.S.S. Pasadena. After the...
Ellen Marie Kern
Mar 7, 2019
Ellen Kern, 73, went to live with the Lord after a short battle of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family in Pocatello, Idaho. Miss Ellie, as she was known to those who loved her, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 10, 1945 but made Idaho her home in the early 70s. In her years before having children, Ellen worked...
David Allen Patterson
Mar 7, 2019
David Allen Patterson, 57, was called home to his father in heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Dave was born on June 11, 1961. He was the 3 rd of 5 children born to John Patterson, Jr. and Kae Lue Hall Knutti in Provo, UT. Dave attended College and received a degree in alcohol and drug counseling. He then became...
David J. Martin
Mar 5, 2019
David John Martin passed away March 5th, 2019 at Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho.David was born March 17th, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho to Ralph and Donna Martin. He graduated from Oakley High School then attended Idaho State University majoring in drafting and design. He was working for The State Highway when he was drafted into the U.S Navy in 1969....
Tim Leighton
Mar 4, 2019
James Timothy Leighton, of Swan Lake, Idaho, passed away with family by his side in Preston, Idaho on Monday, March 4, 2019. He left this world peacefully, after struggling for many years with multiple illnesses. Tim, as he was lovingly known to family and friends, was born on June 24, 1943 in Sebastopol, California, to Norma Darner and Jim Leighton....
Brandon J Ropelato
Mar 4, 2019
Brandon J Ropelato, 38, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1980, in Logan, Utah to Lane and Debra Smith Ropelato. He was the oldest of three children and had an adventurous family life growing up. Being the only boy, he loved to stir up trouble with his sisters, Tara and...
Donald Fay Aaron Howarter
Mar 4, 2019
Donald Fay Aaron Howarter, 86, of Chubbuck, passed away on March 4, 2019.Don was born to Orvil Howarter and Beatrice Spear on January 1, 1933. Don married Anne Bowlin in 1973. Together they had 11 children. Don loved spending time with his family, especially playing with the great-grandchildren, as well as listening to music.Don is survived by his wife, Anne;...
Philip B. Hall
Mar 4, 2019
Philip B. Hall (Poppa Smurf Hall), 68, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. There will be no services held at this time. 208-233-1500 Family to do services at later date Neeley Cemetery 3249 Neeley Road American Falls Idaho 83211
Marsha Ann Layton
Mar 4, 2019
Marsha Ann Simons Layton, age 68, returned home to her Heavenly Father and joined in a reunion with her father, mother, and brother on March 4, 2019. Marsha was born January 12, 1951 to Max Flueitt Simons and Verna Payne Simons. She grew up in Pocatello and American Falls. She excelled in school and was her class salutatorian. She married...
Merlene Leavitt
Mar 2, 2019
Merlene Leavitt, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as the information becomes available.Family is holding private services at a later date.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Cynthia Ann Thompson
Mar 2, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Thompson, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born May 1954 in Estes Park Colorado to John B. Flowers and Doreen Peele. Cindy was bright and intelligent. She obtained several degrees; her most recent was a master's degree in Nuclear Engineering. She met her husband Bruce while attending college in...
Donna Mae Barrick
Feb 28, 2019
Donna Mae Barrick, 93, passed away peacefully February 28, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Pocatello, Idaho.Donna was born May 21, 1925 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Clarence and Anna Marlene (Strand) Heggem. When she was young, the family moved to Los Angeles, where she grew up and was educated. Donna married Walter Spratt Axley, Sr., at which...
Bernice "Bj" Jacques
Feb 27, 2019
Bernice "BJ" Jacques (Knight) of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 67. BJ is survived by her siblings, Carol (Curt) of Monroe, Utah, Patty of Missoula, Montana, Evelyn (Matt) of Pasco, Washington and Roy of Boulder, Montana. She is preceded in death by her parents, (Margaret and William); JD (husband); and Don, (Brother-In-law)....
Eleanor Garcia
Feb 26, 2019
Eleanor Garcia, 76 passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019 at her home following an extended illness.Eleanor was born September 16, 1942 in Magoffin County, Kentucky and was raised in Spring Valley, California.Eleanor married Ygnacio Garcia. Together they raised their three children. After 22 years, they were divorced.Eleanor loved to read, sew, quilt, and travel.Eleanor is survived by her sons,...
Rebel L. Guidinger
Feb 26, 2019
Rebel Lee Guidinger, 50, passed away peacefully February 26, 2019 following an extended illness.Rebel was born December 11, 1968 in Spokane, Washington to Randy and Dorene (Davis) Guidinger. The family moved to Pocatello when she was 2 years old. She was raised and educated here.Shortly after high school she met Christopher Abernathy and they had their daughter, Gabrielle. Rebel enjoyed...
Jerry Edward Higgins
Feb 26, 2019
It is with great sadness the Higgins family announces the loss of Jerry Edward Higgins on February 26, 2019 at 3:07 A.M. Jerrys wife Rhonda Rebich Higgins took great care of him throughout a two-year cancer battle and had the great privilege to hold his hand as he took his last breath on Tuesday morning. Jerry had just celebrated his...
Jack Thomas Egbert
Feb 24, 2019
Jack Thomas Egbert passed away Sunday morning February 24, 2019 in his home in Pocatello, Idaho. Jack was born on August 25, 1935 in Harlem, Montana to Robert and Anna (Blaser) Egbert. He grew up in Pocatello, Idaho as the fifth of eight children. He learned the value of hard work at a young age. He graduated from Pocatello High...
James "Jim" Heberlein
Feb 21, 2019
James E. Heberlein passed away on February 21, 2019 at the Gables Assisted Living facility. Jim was born on March 24, 1923 in Liberty Illinois. He is survived by his three sons, Brent (Cari), Mike (Dorinda) and Dave (Alice); close nephew, Denny (Sherry) Neifert; grandchildren, Jamie Heberlein, Joni (Pat) Gates, J.D. Heberlein; great-grandchildren, Jackson Knight, Andrew Knight and Skyler Gates....
Barbara Norris Steele
Feb 20, 2019
Barbara Norris Steele, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho. As per her wishes there will be no obituary or public services held. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her honor to the Bannock Humane Society.
Paul J. Wilson
Feb 19, 2019
Paul Junior Wilson, 93, and longtime resident of Chubbuck, passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2019.Paul was born on April 8, 1925 in Wyco, West Virginia to William David and Callie (Dowel) Wilson. Paul joined the U.S. Navy when he was 17, and faithfully served his country. He was a D-Day survivor and received two Purple Hearts...
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