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Lloyd David Whitmire
Jun 22, 2024
Lloyd D. (Buck) Whitmire, 83, passed away on June 22, 2024.
Buck was born in Weiser, Idaho to Lloyd and Mildred Whitmire on August 9, 1941. They followed the railroad for a number of years. Later in life he joined the Navy and he served on the USS James E. Kyes.
He married Katherine Fisher, and together they enjoyed a long married...
Harrison S Hilbert
Jun 22, 2024
Harrison H Hilbert, 82, passed away on June 22, 2024.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Terrel W Merkley
Jun 21, 2024
Terrel W. Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024. Terrel was born October 17, 1941, at the Colonial Inn, which served as the hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was the first of three siblings, each five years apart, so he grew up largely as an only child. He had a brother, Lyndon (J), and is survived by a sister,...
Dennis Edwin Paananen
Jun 21, 2024
Dennis Edwin Paananen, 83, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, under the care of his loving wife, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
Dennis was born in McCall, Idaho, on July 6, 1940, to Ellen Susana Hillberg and Edwin Einer Paananen. He was raised on a ranch near Lake Fork, Idaho, until the age...
Christopher Sandoval
Jun 21, 2024
Christopher Lee Sandoval, 42, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident June 21, 2024, leaving this world less bright and a massive hole in the hearts of many.
Chris was born on December 5, 1981, in Reno, Nevada to Richard Sandoval and Michelle Soares. His parents later divorced, and he was blessed with 2 additional sisters from his mom, Lori...
Rebecca Ruth Brown
Jun 21, 2024
Rebecca Ruth Brown, 74, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born on August 9, 1949, to James Robert Hogan Rowe and Imagene Westlake Rowe in Pittsfield, Illinois.
After graduating from high school, Rebecca came to Pocatello to stay with family and attend Idaho State University. During her time studying business and geology,...
Emery Nestor
Jun 19, 2024
David Emery Nestor, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024. Emery was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 9, 1947.
Emery loved his home in Robin, Idaho. He was a good father and loving husband, to Donna, for 53 ½ years and he loved his entire family dearly.
Emery is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mike) Wolford; and son, David (Michelle) Nestor;...
Charlene M. Bentel
Jun 19, 2024
TYHEE – Long time Tyhee resident, Charlene Bentel, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Elegant Assisted Living facility on June 19, 2024.
Charlene was born Marcia Charlene Winn on July 24, 1932, in Moreland, Idaho to Helen Wilma Jacobson and Wallace Albert Winn. Charlene is the name she went by after starting her education in Pocatello, attending...
Billy Blair Smith
Jun 18, 2024
Billy Blair Smith, 87, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away on June 18, 2024. Billy was born in Ucon, Idaho to Charles Isaac and Audrey Paul Smith on November 26, 1936. Billy and his twin brother Teddy were born on Thanksgiving Day. Billy was the first twin born by sixteen minutes.
Billy enjoyed growing up in a small town and enjoyed school....
Sharon Lee Bochatey
Jun 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Lee Bochatey, on June 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
Sharon was born on February 7,1948 in Denver, CO to Joseph Elias Bochatey and Helen Ruth Davis. Sharon grew up in Golden, CO where she graduated from Golden High School. Sharon married Jerry Phillips May...
Lupe Lynn Korten
Jun 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lupe Lynn Korten, who departed from this world on June 15, 2024, after a ten-year battle with cancer. Lupe was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Her selflessness, strength, unwavering positivity and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Lupe had a love for athletics, art,...
Bob Blanchard
Jun 14, 2024
Dresden Robert “Bob” Blanchard, 85, passed away on June 14, 2024.
Bob was born to Dresden and Phyllis Blanchard on April 17, 1939, in Logan, Utah, and passed away on June 14, 2024. He was the first of three children, including Nancy and Ann.
Bob lived in Pocatello until he was 9 years old and then moved to American Falls while his...
Rodney G. Rindlisbaker
Jun 13, 2024
Rodney G. Rindlisbaker, 62, passed away on June 13, 2024.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Paul Allen Murphy
Jun 13, 2024
Paul Allen Murphy, 76, passed away on June 13, 2024.
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Keith Bennett Denton
Jun 12, 2024
Keith Bennett Denton, 63, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1960 in Beaufort, South Carolina to William Curtis and Noreen Ann Denton.
His father was in the military, so he attended schools in many different states. He graduated from Saint Louis High School and received his Associates Degree in electronic technology while serving in the...
LaDonna R Garner
Jun 12, 2024
LaDonna R Garner, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
She was born May 4, 1935, to Henry Kruse and Sarah Hodges Kruse in Fairbury, Nebraska. She was the fourth of seven daughters of Henry and Sarah. The family moved to Pocatello when she was young, and she lived here her entire life. She graduated from Pocatello High School...
Sharon RaNae Phillips
Jun 12, 2024
Sharon RaNae Dwight, born October 23, 1939, to Theodore Kermit Dwight and Lillie Loretta Wallin Dwight, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2024. She was born in Salt Lake City Utah, welcomed by loving parents and raised in a family of all girls. As a young child she lived in San Diego California after her father was transferred...
Norma Montelbetti
Jun 11, 2024
Norma Montelbetti, 91, passed away on June 11, 2024.
Norma was born May 19, 1933, in a three-room log home on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada to William and Catharina (Friesen) Dyck. She had two older brothers ( Edwin, John) and a sister (Ruby). With her family, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles living close by, she grew up surrounded by...
Glen Ernest Bucher
Jun 11, 2024
Glen Ernest Bucher, 62, passed away on June 11, 2024.
Glen was born June 28th 1961 to Glen D. Bucher and Rose Murrieta-Bucher and passed away June 11th 2024.
As a kid he loved football, with his Mom being his biggest fan. He used to do glass etching. Wherever he was as a kid, his little sister, Terri was following behind...
Mary H. Cook
Jun 10, 2024
Mary Hendrix Cook, a long-time resident of Pocatello, passed away June 10, 2024, at Caring Hearts Senior Center. She was 95. Mary was born January 8, 1929, to Edmund Allen and Marguerite Whitehead Hendrix and spent her childhood in Lund, NV. The family moved to Murray, UT, as Mary started high school. After graduation, she learned teletype and worked for...
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