Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Rosalind Anne Dillier
Mar 29, 2026
Rosalind Anne Dillier, 74, passed away on March 29, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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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...
Edward "Ed" Dean Novacek
Mar 28, 2026
Edward "Ed" Dean Novacek, 94, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Canyons Senior Living in Twin Falls.
Ed was born on December 23, 1931, to Tom and Vlasta Novacek of Castleford. He and his older brother, Stan, grew up on the family farm, working alongside their parents. Ed began working at Idaho First National Bank...
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
The Bacon family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William “Bill” Francis Bacon, on March 26, 2026.
He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 28, 1956, to his parents, Gilbert and Arlene Bacon, he was the second of four children.
He graduated from...
Jay H. Holstine Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Jay H. Holstine Jr., 60, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at St. Luke's in Twin Falls on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Life is full of the unexpected, thanks in part to Jay Hugh Holstine Jr. and his fun-loving personality and startling pranks. Although Jay would not want us to make a big “dill” (pickleball pun intended) out of him, he...
Gary Joseph Roehl
Mar 24, 2026
Gary Joseph Roehl ,76, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Services will be announced.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section 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 Barta Minnesota, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
She was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Frank Joseph Barta and Sarah (Sadie) Dill Barta on August 11, 1932. At age five, Phyllis was in a car accident with her mother and aunt who were tragically killed. She was in a coma for three days and it was...
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,...
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll
Mar 20, 2026
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll, 80, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her brother's home in Ketchum, Idaho.
WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE by Betsy B. Stoll
I've lived in Wood River Valley since 1969. I am so grateful for all the special people who have made my life here so incredibly wonderful. There is no better place to live...
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...
Gabriel Timothy Winters
Mar 17, 2026
Gabriel Timothy Winters, 49, died at his home in Pocatello, ID on March 17, 2026. After 3 years of trying to kick cancer’s ass, cancer won and the world lost a truly great human.
Gabe was born on April 20, 1976 in Nampa, ID to Timothy Winters and Linda Dewitt. Gabe was a lifelong Idaho resident and loyal Idaho Vandals fan....
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...
