Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dr. Harry Withers Huffaker
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Harry Withers Huffaker, a retired dentist, died of natural causes on January 29 at his home in Hailey, Idaho, with his sweet dog, Ruby; his life partner, Barbara Kline; and his friend of 82 years, Dr. Michael Fenlon, at his side. He was 86.
Harry was born on December 27, 1939, in Long Island, New York, the second son of...
Alean Rose Packer
Jan 29, 2026
Alean Rose Bowden Packer, 92, returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, just one day short of her 93rd year.
Born on January 30, 1933, she was the daughter of Doyle and Velean Bowden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; inlaws, Leo and Ina Packer; husband, Wm. L. Packer (Bill); Rea Johnson, Loral and Paul Wells, Duane...
Sandra Orton
Jan 29, 2026
Sandra Louise Lemmon Orton, 87, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Gerald Eugene Lemmon and Margaret Shirley Walton Lemmon on February 20, 1938.
Sandra attended school in Pocatello graduating from Pocatello High School in 1956, and BYU in 1959 with a degree in speech and music. She lived in San Francisco, CA then settled...
Marcia Dawn Roberts (Haskett)
Jan 28, 2026
Marcia Dawn Roberts, 71, passed away January 28, 2026.
Marcia Dawn Roberts (Haskett) (age 71), of Pocatello, ID, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 9, 1954 in Pocatello, Idaho to Donald Seth Haskett and Wilda Mae Haskett (Packer Evans). She is survived by her siblings (Wallace (Sonya), Dennis (Vera), Julia (Dan)), children (Angela,...
Luka Serrano Urdaneta
Jan 28, 2026
Luka Serrano Urdaneta was born silently on January 28, 2026.
“Don't let them say I wasn't born, That something stopped my heart I felt each tender squeeze you gave, I've loved you from the start. Although my body you can't hold, It doesn't mean I'm gone, This world was worthy, not of me, God chose that I move on. I know...
Klea Marie Doucette
Jan 27, 2026
Klea Marie Cluff Doucette, 49, passed away on January 27, 2025 doing what she loved, shopping.
She was born to Lonald and Myrna Cluff on October 21, 1976 in Pocatello, Idaho. She graduated from Highland High School. She spent her early days working in fast food and later found an interest in social work. She continued her education at ISU and...
David Lloyd Bodtker
Jan 27, 2026
David Lloyd Bodtker, 80, passed away on January 27, 2026.
David was born on April 10, 1945 and was raised in Walnut Creek California. Right after high school he joined the United States Navy in 1963. He proudly fought in the Vietnam War, which included two tours in Vietnam up the Saigon River. He left the Navy in 1969, and started...
Lola J. Prescott
Jan 27, 2026
Lola (Mom) Prescott, June 1, 1937 – January 27, 2026
Lola (Mom) Prescott passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at her home in Kimberly, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family.
Lola was born on June 1, 1937, to Tearl E. Seebold and Irma M. Craun Seebold in Hennessey, Oklahoma. As a young child, she moved with her family to Seattle, Washington,...
Sherry L. Martinez
Jan 26, 2026
Sherry Lynn Ramsey Martinez, 70, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Sherry was born on January 5, 1956, in Covina, California to Frank and Sharon Ramsey. She was the oldest sibling, then followed Vicki Susan, Julie Ann, and Frank Eljon. Mostly raised in California, she moved to Idaho for the remainder of her life.
Sherry married Delfis Martinez....
Santiago Ramirez
Jan 26, 2026
Santiago Ramirez, 75, passed away on January 26, 2026.
Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, a hardworking, loving, and genuinely kind man who devoted his life to his family.
Born in Mexico to Paula and Julio Ramirez (both deceased), our father came to the United States in pursuit of a better life. Through perseverance and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Moberg
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Moberg of Buhl, Idaho took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 90. Betty passed peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oregon with her family around her.
Betty was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 12, 1935, to Arthur and Anne Neuwrith. She was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Hamilton
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Ann Hamilton, 88, passed away on January 25, 2026.
Marry Ann Beale was born on April 22, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, weighing only 3 lb 4 oz. In spite of her tough beginning, she went on to live an active, interesting life. She lived in Idaho, Utah, Washington, Hawaii, and Illinois. She worked as a ballet dancer, stewardess, and...
Linda Darlene Hall
Jan 24, 2026
Linda Darlene (LaChappelle) Hall, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born on January 8, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Darlene Ranstrom and later adopted by Ernie LaCahappelle. She married Jeffery Mills in 1971. They had three children together and later divorced....
Michael Lee Petty
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Lee Petty, 82, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on January 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and well-documented adventures. He was born on May 26, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, to George Lee Petty and Mary Fay Smith Petty. A proud lifelong resident of Pocatello, Michael loved his hometown and the people in it.
Michael graduated from Pocatello...
Shannon Wyatt Kokotkiewicz
Jan 23, 2026
Wyatt Kokotkiewicz, 36, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Wyatt graduated from Washington High School in Arizona, then attended medical school in Arizona. He worked as a paramedic, and had plans to further his education. He was accepted by Idaho State University to begin studies as a Physician's Assistant (PA).
Wyatt was a combat veteran, serving as a Calvary Scout, E4 Specialist...
Rayann Wendling
Jan 23, 2026
Rayann Wendling, 74, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Rayann Wendling was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on February 23, 1951, to Raymond and Asenath (Gill) Wendling. Although her family moved several times during her childhood, Rayann's fondest memories were of living on a farm. Her father had a "green thumb" and taught her how to grow their own food—a skill she...
Richard Mark Nielsen
Jan 21, 2026
Richard (Rick) Mark Nielsen, the second of eleven children born to the late Eldon and Eunice Nielsen, entered the world on June 24, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rick grew up in Idaho Falls until his senior year when his family moved to Gering Nebraska where he graduated from high school. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus...
Walter D. Richter
Jan 20, 2026
Walter D. Richter, 65, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was born on August 22, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary and Virgil Richter. Walter was the youngest of 7 children.
Walter may be described as a devoted husband, skilled diesel mechanic, and passionate woodworker. Walter lived a life rich with...
Dan DesFosses
Jan 20, 2026
Dan DesFosses, our beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home on January 20th, 2026 surrounded by family. He would have turned 80 on March 25th, but lost a hard-fought 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Dan was born to Paul Albert and Leoma Haskett DesFosses, the middle of 3 children, and lived all of his life...
Donna Mae Liday
Jan 17, 2026
Donna Mae Liday, 98, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026, at her home in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born in Pocatello on May 25, 1927, to Marshall and Versacola Hook.
She worked various jobs: bank teller, Bernina sewing shop, Cottage hearth Foods.
Donna was raised in California but moved back to Pocatello where she married William “Bill” Liday.
Donna married William “Bill” Liday...
