Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Susan Elizabeth Ewalt
Sep 17, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Ewalt, "Gramma Sue," gained her angel wings on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, with her two youngest daughters by her side in Burley, Idaho, at the age of 76.
Mom was her parents' lucky charm when she was born March 17, 1950 (St. Patrick's Day) in Seward, Alaska. She was one of 6 children.
Mom graduated from Twin Falls High School...
Angela Paige Hofstrand
Sep 17, 2026
Angela Hofstrand, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 17, 2026. Born in Napa, California, on December 8, 1964, Angela lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family and community.
Angela's life was a testament to her warm spirit and generous heart. She met her sweetheart, Jeffrey, at a dance when she was...
Roy Gene Summers
Sep 16, 2026
Roy Gene Summers passed away in his home with his wife Dian by his side on September 16, 2026. Gene was born on January 11, 1927 to Abraham Roy and Julia Fern Summers.
Gene was drafted into the United States Army May 25, 1945 during World War II and was honorably discharged December 6, 1946 as a corporal. He married Lucille...
James "Jim" E. Lindsey
Sep 15, 2026
Jame “Jim" E. Lindsey, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and friendship.
Jim was born December 1, 1936, in La Junta, Colorado, to Clarence and Della Lindsey. He attended school in Buhl, Idaho, where he met Darlene Kleinkopf, who would become his beloved wife of more than 70 years. They were married in Arizona in...
Billie Ann Burke
Sep 14, 2026
The world got a little quieter and a whole lot less goofy on September 14, 2026, when Billie Ann Burke packed up her craft supplies and made her grand exit. Born on July 19, 1954, in Dillon, Montana, Billie spent her 72 years mastering the arts of spreading mischief, making people laugh, and proving that rules are really more like...
Mark Baker
Sep 14, 2026
With heavy hearts and many wonderful memories, we announce the passing of our precious husband, father, grandfather, and great friend, Dr. Mark Ensio Baker. Dr. Baker passed away unexpectedly on September 14th, 2026, in a tragic accident when the car he was driving collided head-on in the dark with an elk standing on Interstate 15, between the Utah and Idaho...
DeWayne Jensen
Sep 14, 2026
DeWayne Jensen, 73, of Kimberly Idaho passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Lukes in Twin Falls with family by his side.
DeWayne was born on June 19,1953 in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Wilbert Walter “Willie” and Jacqueline “Jackie” Jensen. He was the oldest child of four children.
DeWayne started school in Kemmerer, Wyoming. When he was around 9 years old,...
Beth Elaine Hill
Sep 13, 2026
Beth E Hill, 89, passed away on September 13, 2026.
Beth Hill was born on April 22, 1937, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charles and Helen Baily. Beth was raised on a farm in Hansen, Idaho where she established the work ethic that carried her throughout her life.
Beth attended Hansen High School. It was during high school that Beth met Norman...
Cheryl Elaine Esplin
Sep 13, 2026
Cheryl Elaine (Wilson) Esplin, age 79, of Meridian, Idaho returned to her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2026.
Born in Tempe, Arizona to Nadine Farni and Robert Warren Wilson.
Graduate of Ontario High School, she attended Treasure Valley Community College and worked 20 years as a substitute teacher in Ada County.
Cheryl loved her family, teaching and antiques and was a talented artist...
Thomas Karl Williams
Sep 13, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Karl Williams, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 13, 2026, at his home in Chubbuck, Idaho.
Tom was born on March 27, 1942, to Troy Kohlman and Alta Marie Weinkauf Williams in Mishawaka, Indiana. He graduated from Mishawaka High School. Following graduation, Tom joined the United States Air Force and honorably served his country. Tom went...
Amanda Lynn Sepos
Sep 11, 2026
Amanda Lynn Sepos, 46, passed away on September 11, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Debbie Ann Phelps
Sep 10, 2026
Debra "Debbie" Ann Phelps, 69, passed away on September 10, 2026.
There will be no services held at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Devon Leroy Breshears
Sep 10, 2026
Devon WAS music. Everything he did, everything he wanted to be, always came back to music. Every moment we spent together initially was listening to his favorite playlists and sinking into the lyrics. My soul is broken he’s gone.
His last played songs on Spotify: Guy Clark “Always Trust Your Cape,” and Trey Hensley “John Deere Tractor”
Most recent artists in Devon’s...
Opal Hokanson Sherwood
Sep 10, 2026
Opal Nelson Hokanson Sherwood, 95, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Opal was the proud mother of 11 children. Widowed young at the age of 37 while still raising eight children, she met life’s challenges with quiet courage and an unwavering commitment to her family. Her love of style and shopping was a class all its own—everyone admired...
Dirk Jay VanLeuven
Sep 9, 2026
Dirk Jay Van Leuven
July 25,1942 to September 9, 2026.
A believer in Jesus Christ.
He lived in Pocatello all of his life. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1961. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. Dirk was a Vietnam Veteran.
In 1989, Dirk and Helen L. Wilson were married on October 16th, they had 37 years together.
Dirk...
Loa LaRee Egbert Anderson
Sep 9, 2026
Loa LaRee Egbert Anderson, whose life was decorated with music, compassion, and faith, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 due to kidney failure from complications with diabetes. Born on October 30, 1954, in Jerome, Idaho, Loa was the seventh of ten children born to Elsie Lea Arrington and Francis Marion Egbert, Jr.
Loa's early life in Twin Falls, Idaho, was...
Phyllis Christine Evans
Sep 9, 2026
Phyllis Christine Evans, 79, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Chubbuck, Idaho, on September 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Phyllis was born to Donald and Rose Cook on August 27, 1947, in Paul, Idaho. She was the third of four children and was raised in Pocatello, where she attended local...
John Wesley "Wes" Lang
Sep 8, 2026
John Wesley “Wes” Lang, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on September 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Wes was born on October 19, 1950 to Dorothea and Malcolm Lang in Casper, WY and brought love, laughter, and adventure into the world. Wes went on to graduate from Golden High School before joining the U.S. Army, where he served...
Judy Fontenelle
Sep 8, 2026
Lydia “Judy” Fontenelle, Ph.D., was born on May 28, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Lydia Dragon and Leon J. Fontenelle, Sr. Judy was a devoted sister to the late Leon Joseph, Jr., James Francis, Bernard Louis and Bettie June Fontenelle.
Judy graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Mathematics and Science Education in 1960. After teaching for a...
Ray Leo Girard
Sep 7, 2026
Ray Girard, a man whose spirit was as vibrant as the fireworks on his July 4th birthday, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026. Born in 1961, Ray’s early life was shaped by his upbringing in a military family, instilling in him a sense of discipline and adventure that he carried throughout his life. During those years it was just...
