Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Maurine Swallow Broadhead
Jun 4, 2021
Our sweet mom and Nana, Maurine Swallow Broadhead, passed away June 4th, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was surrounded by loved ones as she left us to return to her family and Heavenly Father. Maurine was born on September 20, 1952 to Alfred and Twyla Swallow. She resided in Pocatello, Idaho for all of her 68 years. She was lucky...
Joel Bowen
Jun 4, 2021
Our wonderful father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of June 4, 2021. He was born August 9, 1947, at Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho to Joseph H. and Maude Bowen. Joel grew up at the Cove hydro plant on the Bear River, running the hills, fishing, hunting and country fun. He graduated from Grace...
Lucile Lowder
Jun 3, 2021
Lucile Lowder passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family June 3rd, 2021. Lucile was the only child of J.C. Williams and Lilly Mae Miles on August 14th, 1927. Lucile married the love of her life Justin Lowder May 13th, 1945 in Grantsville, Utah. Justin and Lucile later moved to southeastern Idaho and had two children together...
William Paul Lage
Jun 3, 2021
William Paul Lage, 59, of Pocatello, passed away on June 3, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.
Robert Puckett, Jr.
Jun 3, 2021
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Robert Puckett, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and doggy dad, passed away at the age of 76. He was surrounded by friends, family, and his beloved pets. Bob was born in November 1944 in Boise, Idaho at St. Luke’s Hospital to Robert Puckett Sr and Antoinette Puckett. His younger brother Rick was born in 1947....
Paul Albert Degner
Jun 3, 2021
Paul Albert Degner, 74, of Twin Falls, ID passed away on June 3, 2021 with his family by his side. Paul was born, the eldest of four sons, on December 17, 1946 in Deshler NE to Clarence and Lois (Andreasen) Degner. He was baptized January 5, 1947, and later confirmed. He loved the Lord and enjoyed serving in the church...
Faith Lynn Murphy
Jun 2, 2021
Faith was called home into the arms of her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday June 2nd at Portneuf Medical Center with her Son, and Parents by her side. Faith was a loving mother, daughter, and had a heart as big as they come. She was born on July 28, 1963 in Pocatello Idaho. She graduated from Poky High in 1981. She...
Samuel Mathis
Jun 2, 2021
Samuel Thomas Mathis, 31, of Pocatello, ID spread his wings and went home on June 2, 2021. Samuel was born in Soda Springs, ID on June 11, 1989 to Douglas Reed Mathis and Cindy Lee Taylor, joining the family as the third brother to Jake Reed and Sean Douglas Mathis. It wasn't long before the family knew they had a...
Alice Ethel Vermilye Rothe
Jun 2, 2021
Alice Ethel Vermilye Rothe, 94, peacefully passed June 2, 2021. She was born November 26, 1926 in Queens, Long Island, New York. On January 6, 1944 she married the love of her life Edward L Rothe Sr. Together they raised three sons. She worked as a secretary in Ohio School systems, and with the Civil Service as an Office Assistant...
Richard William Schelske
Jun 1, 2021
Richard William Schelske, 74, of Aberdeen Idaho passed away peacefully at home in Aberdeen, surrounded by his family on June 1st, 2021. Richard (Rich) was born in American Falls Idaho on April 30th 1947 to Alexander and Anna Marie Schelske. He was the youngest of five children. He spent his younger years on the farm with his parents, brothers, and...
Randy Hill, Sr.
Jun 1, 2021
Randy Layne Hill Sr., 66, of Pocatello, ID. peacefully passed away on 06/01/2021 at 14:35 in his home. He was born to parents Inez and Reynold Hill, on 17 May 1955, in San Diego, California. He graduated from Highland High School, Pocatello, ID. in 1972. He went on to study at the California Culinary Academy, in hopes of becoming a...
L. Merl Schmoe
Jun 1, 2021
Merl Schmoe 1923-2021 Merl Schmoe, age 97, died June 1st, 2021, at CreekSide Care Center, in Jerome, Idaho. Merl was born in Olney Springs, Colorado, October 13, 1923, to Geary and Tracie Schmoe. The family moved to Newberg Orgeon in 1930, where he grew up on the family farm. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and developed an early interest in...
Barbara Jean Semons
May 31, 2021
Barbara Jean Semons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2021 at the age of 92. Barbara was born on April 17, 1929 to Horace Alexander and Florence Baker Murphy. The youngest of 4 daughters, Barbara grew up during the great depression. From this experience, she learned to value simplicity, hard...
Savanah Mae Barnes
May 30, 2021
Savanah Mae Barnes, our spirited and inspirational daughter passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Palo Alto, California. Savanah was born October 7, 2004, in Pocatello, Idaho. When we brought her home from the hospital, we were elated to have her join our family. She always possessed a magnetic spirit and personality. We were thrilled when her adoption became...
Juanita June Davies
May 29, 2021
Juanita J Davies, 84, passed peacefully, with family by her side, on May 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City, UT from age related causes. She had only recently moved to SLC to be close to family. Juanita was born on September 2, 1936, in Twin Falls, ID to Sanford “Sandy” Sexton and Wilma Ingram Sexton. When Juanita was a small...
Joann Judy
May 29, 2021
JoAnn Judy, 70, passed away, May 29, 2021 in Chubbuck, Idaho. She was born August 21, 1950 daughter of James E. and Jean Judy in Charleston, South Carolina. Her father, James was in the military and she moved around the country and eventually the family settled in San Diego, California. She married Thomas H. McCormack, together they had four children:...
