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

Dale Harrison Germain

Dale Harrison Germain

Mar 21, 2021

Dale Harrison Germain, 88, of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side.Dale was born January 27, 1933 to Gerald and Geneva Germain in Neosho, Missouri. Dale lived in Missouri for ten years. Then the family moved to Wilder, Idaho where he worked on the family farm. He graduated from...

Marilyn Beck

Marilyn Beck

Mar 21, 2021

Marilyn Beck went on her final journey Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born to Roy Lee Getty and Leona (LeSieur) Getty on December 24, 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho. She had one older brother and an older sister. Marilyn attended elementary school, Irving Jr High and Pocatello High School. She married Rulon Beck in June 1949. Together they had five...

Mervin "Gale" Ness

Mervin "Gale" Ness

Mar 20, 2021

Mervin "Gale" Ness, 89, passed away in Caldwell, Idaho on March 20, 2021.No formal services will be held.In honor of his service to our great nation, Gale will be interred in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery for Veterans in Colorado Springs, Colorado, near where he grew up.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab...

Mary Louise Carpenter

Mary Louise Carpenter

Mar 20, 2021

Mary Louise Carpenter of Twin Falls, ID, was born March 21, 1936 and passed away on March 20, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Shelley) Herr of Cheyenne, WY; James Randy Carpenter of Twin Falls, ID; Wendy (Kenneth) Lundgren of Southport NC; Gary (Andrea) Bradley of Frisco, TX; and Terri Ann Carpenter...

Connie June Poulson

Connie June Poulson

Mar 19, 2021

Connie June Poulson of Pocatello, Idaho returned to her Heavenly home on March 19, 2021 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her daughters and other family members at the time of her passing.She was born on March 6, 1933, along with her identical twin sister Bonnie, to George Walter and Mary Alverna Larson in Basalt, Idaho. Connie...

Terri Retzloff

Terri Retzloff

Mar 19, 2021

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Brent Everett Rieske

Brent Everett Rieske

Mar 18, 2021

Brent Everett Rieske, 25, died suddenly at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, by accidental asphyxiation in his home that he shared with his mother Carol Farnsworth in Pocatello, ID. Brent was the 6th sibling born into the family on January 18, 1996. Brent was diagnosed with Autism and while he may have been nonverbal, his very being spoke volumes...

Phil Seldon

Phil Seldon

Mar 17, 2021

Phillip Sean Seldon, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 17, from lung cancer.Phil was born in Idaho Falls to Tony Drips and Phyllis McRill Drips on May 21, 1965. He graduated from Bonneville HS in 1983. In 1986 he moved to Phoenix, AZ with his girlfriend, Connie Brown. On May 14, 1993 he married Kara McNickle in Phoenix....

Janice Gay Tucker

Janice Gay Tucker

Mar 17, 2021

Janice G Tucker, 58, lost her 2 year battle with cancer on March 17, 2021 at her home in Twin Falls. Jan was born October 31, 1962 in Twin Falls, The daughter of Dwight and Delores Tucker. Jan graduated from Twin Falls High school in 1982, Jan worked at Lamb Weston for 37 years until her illness forced her to...

George Pullin

George Pullin

Mar 17, 2021

George R Pullin, age 85, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday March 17, 2021. George was born in Vernon County, Missouri on June 12th, 1935 to George and Glessner Pullin. He attended schools in Nevada, Missouri but the amount of time he actually spent in the classroom was...

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey

Mar 16, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 at a care facility in Burley, ID. Jerry was born in Pocatello, ID on November 12, 1945 to parents Harry and Maggie (Mudloff) Burkey. He was welcomed to the family by his twin sisters Shirley and Sharon. Jerry attended elementary and Jr High in Pocatello...

Demetrio Gonzalez Garcia

Demetrio Gonzalez Garcia

Mar 15, 2021

Demetrio González García, de 62 años, de Las Vegas, NV, falleció en su casa rodeado de su familia el 15 de marzo de 2021, luego de su batalla contra el cáncer de pulmón. Demetrio nació en Puebla, México el 22 de diciembre de 1958 de Francisco González Gusman y la señorita García Fuentes. Demetrio conoció a su futura esposa en...

Roy Joseph Miller

Roy Joseph Miller

Mar 15, 2021

Roy Joseph Miller, age 93, told his last inappropriate joke on Monday, March 15, 2021, which cannot be printed here. Roy died from injuries sustained when he rushed into a burning liquor store to save a case of Keystone Light. Or maybe not. We all know how he liked to tell stories. Roy was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman...

Noble Marlin Lindley

Noble Marlin Lindley

Mar 14, 2021

Noble Marlin Lindley, 77, passed away March 14, 2021 in Meridian, Idaho of congestive heart failure. He was born May 29, 1943 to Noble and Evelyn (Fisher) Lindley in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1962. Noble was employed as a control room operating engineer at J.R. Simplot until 2002. He spent many years coaching his...

Homer George Semons

Homer George Semons

Mar 13, 2021

Homer George Semons, lifelong resident of Pocatello, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2021 from causes incident to age. Homer lived 95 long and wonderful years. His was a life well lived. Homer was born on January 1, 1926 to George John Semons and Tressa Keller Semons of Pocatello. He was raised on the family farm and...

Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Mar 13, 2021

Michael Neil Collins, age 60, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away early in the morning on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Michael was born in Bedford, Texas on November 6, 1960 to Thomas and Dean Collins. He graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Vocal Performance. He was an active member of the Twin Falls Dilettantes. Michael is survived...

Daniel Richard Velasquez

Daniel Richard Velasquez

Mar 12, 2021

Daniel Richard Velasquez, 58 years, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at a local Pocatello hospital. There will be no services at this time. Wilks Colonial Chapel is caring for Daniel's family.

Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Mar 11, 2021

Gregory Albert SmithJune 3rd 1958-March 11th 2021Greg "Smitty" Smith, 62, a loving father, grandfather, brother, friend, chef, artist, storyteller, and life of the party, made his transition Thursday morning, March 11th with his loving family and friends by his side after spending one last "rambunctious" night, as Smitty was never one to miss a good party.Greg was born in Oceanside...

Selma "Sally" Wirth

Selma "Sally" Wirth

Mar 10, 2021

Selma "Sally" Wirth, age 95 , of Kimberly, Idaho, peacefully passed away at her home Heritage Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2021. Selma, or to most, known as "Sally" and affectionately known as "Skid" by her family, was born in Park River, North Dakota. Daughter of Gullick and Anne Hanson, who both immigrated from Norway....

Rodney Towns

Rodney Towns

Mar 10, 2021

Rodney W. Towns, age 59, died March 10th 2021 of a heart attack. Rodney was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on January 10th 1962 to Francis Towns and Barbra Schwanz. He graduated from Twin Falls High school in 1981 and later graduated trade school in Boise Idaho receiving his C.D.L. Rodney love loud music, fast cars/motorcycles and anybody ready for...