Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

Ralph William Johnson

Ralph William Johnson

Mar 13, 2026

Ralph Johnson, passed away on March 13, 2026.

Ralph was born on July 19, 1951 to Harry and Margaret Johnson. He loved Washington state and was a long time resident. He married the love of his life, Judie Johnson on August 9, 1989 in Fortuna, CA. And then moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 2003.

Ralph was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending...

Meranda Mae Jablonski

Meranda Mae Jablonski

Mar 12, 2026

Meranda “Randee” Ruff Jablonski, 76, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, into the loving presence of her Savior and Lord, and into the joyful embrace of family members and friends who preceded her.

Randee was born April 12, 1949, in American Falls to Albert and Erna Stuber Ruff. She spent her early school years in Aberdeen and later attended high...

Esther VanWart

Esther VanWart

Mar 12, 2026

Esther Martin VanWart, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved on March 12, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Esther was born on September 19, 1953, in Selma, Alabama, to Richard Martin Sr. and his wife Mercedes De La Rosa. She lived a life marked by service, faith, and deep love for her family and community.

She was preceded in death by...

Delano Joseph Donajkowski

Delano Joseph Donajkowski

Mar 8, 2026

Delano Joseph Donajkowski, 84, passed away on March 8, 2026.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

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Alan Bruce Croxall

Alan Bruce Croxall

Mar 7, 2026

On the evening of March 7, 2026, Alan Bruce Croxall passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father where he was reunited with his loving wife, Edi, who preceded him in death.

Born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 16, 1947, Bruce was the second of five children born to Lynn Horrocks Croxall and Phyllis Jean (Bloom) Croxall. Throughout his childhood, he...

Jeffrey J Rowe

Jeffrey J Rowe

Mar 6, 2026

Jeffrey J. Rowe, 41, beloved son of Calvin and Jeanine Rowe of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on March 6, 2026. 

Jeff was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on July 3, 1984. He attended Chubbuck Elementary and Hawthorne Jr. High, and graduated from Highland High School in 2002. In 2023, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Business Management from BYU-Idaho. 

Jeff worked for...

Mary Jane Wheelock

Mary Jane Wheelock

Mar 6, 2026

Mary Jane Brown Wheelock was born on April 5, 1950, to Betty Jean Cates and Mertin Leroy Brown in Fort Hall, Idaho, where she lived until 1962. Then her family moved to Tyhee.

Mary spent her childhood on the Reservation with her grandparents and enjoyed every minute.

On March 4, 1970, she married Dennis Boyd Wheelock. They were the love of each...

John Calvin Williams

John Calvin Williams

Mar 4, 2026

John Calvin Williams, 79, passed away on March 4, 2026.

John C. Williams was born on May 27, 1946, in Forkland, Alabama, to the late Howard Williams and Leona Williams. He passed away surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends who meant so much to him.

At an early age, John experienced the loss of both his mother and...

Christine Nicole Wright

Christine Nicole Wright

Mar 3, 2026

Christine Nicole Wright, 45, passed away on March 3, 2026.

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Robin Mary Benson

Robin Mary Benson

Mar 3, 2026

Robin Mary Benson, 55, passed away on March 3, 2026.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

Mass will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026 at St.Joseph Chapel, 439 N Hayes Avenue, Pocatello, ID.  A graveside service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.

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Dale Elwin Larsen

Dale Elwin Larsen

Mar 2, 2026

Dale Elwin Larsen, 87, passed away on March 2, 2026.

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Debora Louise Sage

Debora Louise Sage

Mar 2, 2026

Debora Louise Sage passed away on March 2, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho, after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. She was 69 years old.

Debora was born on February 23, 1957, in Kennewick, Washington, to Le Roy and Emma Jean Butts. From the beginning, she carried a light that drew people to her. A true Southern belle at heart, Debora loved...

Otto Doneal Higbee

Otto Doneal Higbee

Mar 1, 2026

Otto "Doneal" Higbee, 73, passed away on March 1, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1953 to Otto Jean Higbee and MerLynn Anderson.

Doneal will be fondly remembered by his friends and neighbors.

Doneal had a deep love for his pets, especially his two dogs, Mini Pooh and Freckles. An avid fisherman, he greatly enjoyed spending time outdoors. One of his...

Melinda Sue England

Melinda Sue England

Mar 1, 2026

Melinda Sue England, 66, passed away on March 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and quiet strength that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.Melinda was, at her core, love. She loved people deeply and generously, and she carried a tender affection for animals, especially anything with fur that purred. Her...

Merle Kay Hulse

Merle Kay Hulse

Feb 28, 2026

Merle “Kay” Hulse, 85, passed away on February 28, 2026.

She was born on June 27, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho to Hyrum and Hermoine Horton.  She was named after her Aunt Merle, but always went by Kay. Kay was the baby of the family and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Her sister, Fontella Lavon was eight years...

Carol Jean Brower

Carol Jean Brower

Feb 26, 2026

Carol Jean Brower, 62, passed away on February 26, 2026.  She was born March 12, 1963.

She was very simple woman who valued her privacy and would be so mad that her business is being shared with the world.

Anyone that knew Carol was aware of her affinity with elephants. All her family and friends went out of their way to bring...

Karleen Edith Lish

Karleen Edith Lish

Feb 24, 2026

Karleen Edith Michaels Lish passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 of an apparent heart attack, just two days before her birthday and a trip to Jackpot she had been so looking forward to. She was 84 years old.

Karleen was born on February 26, 1941, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Bob and Alice Michaels. She has 1 brother, Paul (Karen) of...

Carol Ann McNabb

Carol Ann McNabb

Feb 23, 2026

Carol Ann McNabb peacefully passed away on February 23, 2026, at her home. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her Dear husband Rodney, and one brother Udell Hedstrom.

She is survived by her sons Pat (Vanessa) and Brian (Heather), her grandchildren Ridge and Trey; one brother Duane (Betty Sue) Hedstrom, and sister-in-law Susan Hedstrom.

She was born in Logan, Utah,...

Mary Diane Byington

Mary Diane Byington

Feb 23, 2026

Mary Diane Byington was born March 9, 1952, in Hailey, Idaho, and deceased February 23, 2026. Daughter of Vernile and Mary Byington. She went by the name of Diane.

Diane has 5 older brothers and 1 younger sister. Which means they had a lot going on in their youth. Diane grew up on a farm/ranch where she learned her strong work...

John Roscoe Seaton

John Roscoe Seaton

Feb 22, 2026

John Roscoe Seaton, 74, passed away on February 22, 2026.

On March 27, 1951. Charles and Kathryn Seaton celebrated the birth of their son John Roscoe. He joined siblings, Marla Kay and Roger. Six years later he was blessed with two more sisters Karalee, followed by Robin. John and his siblings were a close-knit family. Enduring the loss of both of...