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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Curtis Wade Anderson
Aug 19, 2025
Curtis Wade Anderson, 57 years old, died peacefully on August 19, 2025, with his mother by his side. Curt was born on September 13, 1967 in Las Cruces New Mexico, the son of Robert Edwin and Vena Jeane Martin Anderson.
Curt’s family moved to Branson, Missouri, and he spent his childhood there where his father worked as the college librarian. Curt’s...
Alvin E. Kujath
Aug 18, 2025
Alvin Emil Kujath, 91, passed away on August 18, 2025 in Pocatello, ID. Alvin was born on January 28, 1934 in Fairbury, Nebraska.
After graduating from high school, he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. On June 10, 1956, Alvin married Shirley Franzen and they were married for 68 years before Shirley passed away on August 1, 2024.
Al served...
Thomas "Tommy" Jones Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Thomas A Jones Jr, known as Tommy, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1947 to Afton and Thomas Jones in Pocatello, Idaho.
Tommy was raised in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1966. Tommy worked for the railroad for a while. He married Lillian and they had two sons, James John (known...
Jeffery Lyle Coffin
Aug 14, 2025
Jeffery Lyle Coffin, 65, passed away at home on August 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. His beloved wife, Laurie, was at his side. He lived an interesting and exciting life, spending his last years in his favorite place, Idaho.
Jeff was born on September 30, 1959, to Lyle and Julieanne Coffin in Pocatello, Idaho. He spent his early...
Affalene Cirdela Ortiz
Aug 14, 2025
Affalene Cirdela Ortiz, 41, passed away on August 14, 2025.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID.
She will be cremated. The following day on Wednesday, August 20th, Affalene will be brought home. There will be a meal from 11 to 5.
Memories and...
Ardith C. Ballard
Aug 12, 2025
Ardith Catherine Homer Ballard passed from this earthly life on August 12, 2025.
Her parents Benjamin Walter Homer & Catherine Mackley Homer welcomed her into their home on September 7, 1941 in Driggs, Idaho. She had two older siblings, Edith Faye and Benjamin David (Benny) Homer. Her family loved to sing and play music. Later a brother came into the family,...
Doris Elaine Harrison
Aug 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Doris Elaine Cook Harrison.
Doris was born in Adrian, Oregon on July 8th, 1937, to her parents, William Wesley Cook and Eula Mae Cook. Doris dies at the age of 88 in Pocatello, Idaho, after a long illness.
Doris excelled in athletics and academics from a young...
Elva Elston
Aug 7, 2025
Elva Elston, known affectionally as Elvie, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho.
She grew up in Nogales, Arizona, and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Education. Elvie met her future husband, Art Elston, at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. They were married in 1980, moved to Phoenix after graduation, and were happily married for...
DJ Jenkins
Aug 7, 2025
It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Ruelon DeWynn Jenkins, fondly known as “D.J.” On Thursday, August 7th, 2025 the family and community lost a cherished father, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, teammate, mentor and so much more, following complications during a surgical procedure.
D.J. was born June 25th, 1960 in Blackfoot, Idaho to parents Dudley Jenkins and...
Karol Faddis
Aug 5, 2025
Karol "Screwy" Faddis, 79, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away in Mountain Home, Idaho, on August 5, 2025. She was born on July 4, 1946, in Coalville, Utah, to Hubert and Vyola Faddis. She was raised on her family’s ranch in Almy, Wyoming.
Having grown up in a ranching family, Karol was instilled with a strong work ethic that she carried throughout...
Karan Ann Fallis
Aug 5, 2025
Karan Ann Robinson Fallis passed gracefully from this earth on August 5, 2025. She leaves behind a strong legacy of love and compassion.
Karan was born November 3, 1943 to parents Ellis and Edith Robinson. Along with 7 siblings; Bud and Charlene Robinson, Guy and Sharon Robinson, Cal and Janice Robinson, Dorothy and Wayne Hansen, Shirley Hansen, Jay and Vicki Robinson,...
Rebecca Maria Swore
Aug 5, 2025
Rebecca Maria Swore, 48, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones after a brave, hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
Born on September 16, 1976, in Pocatello, she was the first daughter of Tim and Maria Swore. Rebecca attended Tyhee Elementary, Hawthorne Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School in the Class of 1994.
She grew...
Anne Marie Henry
Aug 4, 2025
Anne Marie Henry, of St. Lucia, residing in Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on August 4, 2025 at Portneuf Medical Center. She was 78 years old.
Left to mourn are her 8 children, 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sons-in-law, and 1 brother.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck...
Mildred Ethel Lewis
Aug 3, 2025
Mildred E. Lewis, age 52, of San Bernadino, California, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Mildred lived a live filled with love, resilience, and quiet strength.
She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Sasha Adams; her long-time spouse, Jason Smith; her brother, John Lewis; and her two beautiful grandchildren, Aurora Medford and Anakin Adams, who were the light...
Sherry Anne Turner Marcham
Aug 3, 2025
Sherry Anne Turner Marcham, 65, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born on May 8, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Patricia Goodnight and William Bento Sr.
She obtained her GED in 1992 from Idaho State University and went on to be a caregiver in her home. Sherry loved collecting angels, cat figurines (as she...
Thelma Euneice Robinson
Aug 3, 2025
In the very early hours of Sunday, August 3, 2025, mom quietly left behind her worn out body, took dad’s hand, and stepped into eternity with him.
Thelma Euneice Critchley Robinson, 95, was born May 12, 1930, in Pocatello, Idaho to Ferris James and Lillian Florence Parkin Critchley. Mom was the oldest of 3 sisters and 1 brother.
On June 21, 1956,...
Patrick Cal Shepherd
Aug 2, 2025
Patrick Cal Shepherd, 79, passed away on August 2, 2025.
Patrick was born on October 10, 1945, in San Diego, California. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for two years, including service in Vietnam. After returning home, Patrick married and welcomed his daughter, Danielle, who was his pride and joy.
He built a career as a heavy equipment...
Patrick Cal Shepherd
Aug 2, 2025
Patrick Cal Shepherd, 79, passed away on August 2, 2025.
Patrick was born on October 10, 1945, in San Diego, California. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for two years, including service in Vietnam. After returning home, Patrick married and welcomed his daughter, Danielle, who was his pride and joy.
He built a career as a heavy equipment...
Malakai Sebastian Malm
Aug 2, 2025
Malakai Sebastian Malm passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2025. Malakai was born on February 14, 2005 to Alexis Malm and Darrell Foxx.
He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho and was, from the get-go, a prankster. He would do anything in his power to make those around him laugh or bring a smile to their face. From a young age,...
Kelly Owen Briscoe
Aug 2, 2025
Kelly Owen Briscoe, 68, passed away on August 2, 2025.
Kelly was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Vera and Perry Briscoe. He was the third boy and 4th child rounding out their family of six. Kelly went to school at Highland High School and graduated with the class of 1976.
Kelly worked a number of jobs in his life, including a short...
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