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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Verda Jones Bassett

Verda Jones Bassett

Mar 19, 2020

Verda Jones Bassett passed peacefully March 19, 2020, in North Salt Lake, Utah. She was born April 4, 1927, in San Bernardino, California to Mack and Gena Baggett. She had two younger sisters, Lillian and Maxine. The girls were raised on their parents' farm in Burley, Idaho, where they learned lessons of hard work and integrity.She raised four children and...

June Ann Tademy

June Ann Tademy

Mar 19, 2020

A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best." ~ Author UnknownOn a gorgeous Thursday afternoon of March 19, 2020, the matriarch of our family left this earth to be with our Lord. June, affectionately known as "JuneBug," entered the Gates of Heaven serenaded by Chaplain Annique...

Gordon Dee Schenk

Gordon Dee Schenk

Mar 19, 2020

Gordon Dee Schenk, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Pocatello, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as the information becomes available. Services are currently pending.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

JoDee Twiss

JoDee Twiss

Mar 19, 2020

The heart of our family has gone to be with the head of our family. JoDee Twiss of Twin Falls, Idaho died March 19, 2020, at home with her daughter and son-in-law. JoDee was born in Declo, Idaho on October 26, 1942. She attended Declo High School. JoDee married her soul mate Jim Twiss on April 7th, 1960 in Las...

Gerald "Jerry" Duffin

Gerald "Jerry" Duffin

Mar 18, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Leon Duffin, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.Jerry was born October 8, 1937 to Harold F. Duffin & Verna H. (Rever) Duffin in Pocatello, Idaho.In January of 1961 he married Suzanne "Susie" G. Stanger.Jerry joined the United States Marine Corps in 1955 and transferred to the United States Air Force in 1963, retiring in January 1978....

Roger l Higdem

Roger l Higdem

Mar 17, 2020

Dr. Roger Higdem, age 86, passed away at home on March 17, 2020.

Roger was born in MacIntosh, Minnesota, and graduated from Fosston High School, Fosston, Minnesota.  He graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1955 with a degree in electrical engineering.  Roger was a ROTC cadet during college and after graduation he served in the United States Air...

Shane Jeff

Shane Jeff

Mar 16, 2020

You are invited to view Shane's Memorial Service by Web Cast at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82309088150 Shane D Jeff age 50 passed away on March 16, 2020 unexpectedly. Shane was born in Twin Falls, Idaho July 23. 1969 He attended Elementary, Jr High and Sr High in Twin Falls. Shane made many friends in school. He loved and played football, he was in...

Phyllis Vawser

Phyllis Vawser

Mar 16, 2020

Phyllis Vawser

“Together again.  Open your arms babe, I’m coming home.  I have missed you so much.”  Mom got her wish to be with the love of her life again.

Phyllis Vawser passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of her family following a short illness.

A blind date brought Phyllis Johnson and Dale Vawser together on September...

Tyson Kepler

Tyson Kepler

Mar 15, 2020

Mykel "Tyson" Kepler passed to Heaven on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Tyson was born on May 30, 1980 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a bright light in our lives and dearly loved by his family and friends. Tyson graduated from Blackfoot High Schools class of 1999. He went on to attend college at Idaho State University graduating with his...

Vern E. Murray

Vern E. Murray

Mar 15, 2020

Vern Eugene Murray, 87, passed away on March 15, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho after an extended illness.Vern was born on May 31, 1932, to Andrew Hugh and Tressie Leora Dow Murray. Vern was born at home on the Buckle Ranch in Jensen, Utah without the help of a doctor or a midwife. Vern had two brothers and two sisters. His...

June Ann Potts

June Ann Potts

Mar 15, 2020

June Ann Potts was born on March 13, 1962 in Pocatello, ID. June grew up in Pocatello where she was on the drill team at Poky High. She was in the class of 1980. June started working at U.S. West and soon moved to Denver, CO where she had her son. She moved back to Idaho and married Mike Rice...

Phil Bregitzer

Phil Bregitzer

Mar 15, 2020

Paul Phillip Bregitzer Phil Bregitzer was taken from this earth in a tragic skiing accident Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Pebble Creek Ski Area near Inkom, Idaho doing something he thoroughly enjoyed. Born in St Louis, Missouri, September 23, 1960 to Virginia Ann Bregitzer and Paul William Bregitzer, he attended area grade schools and graduated from University City High School...

Karen Lent

Karen Lent

Mar 15, 2020

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Carol Jester

Carol Jester

Mar 15, 2020

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Timothy Martin Jenneiahn

Timothy Martin Jenneiahn

Mar 13, 2020

Timothy Martin Jenneiahn, 57, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020.Tim was born in Brockport, New York to parents Rodney and Christine Jenneiahn on October 20, 1962. He attended primary grades in Hilton, New York, then moved to Crown Point, Indiana, where he attended middle school and started high school. In 1979 he moved to West Bend, Wisconsin and graduated...

Patricia Kay Sloan

Patricia Kay Sloan

Mar 13, 2020

Patricia Kay Sloan, 53, born in Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away the morning of March 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home in American Falls, Idaho surrounded by her family. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11am on March 17, 2020, immediately followed by the funeral service starting at 11am at Wilks Funeral Home in Pocatello, Idaho. Her...

Brenda Lee Pratt

Brenda Lee Pratt

Mar 12, 2020

Brenda Lee Pratt, 67, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2020 at her home in Pocatello, Idaho.Brenda was born on August 23, 1952 at Caribou Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho to Douglas and Mary Freeman. She grew up in the Bear Lake area and moved to Pocatello, Idaho in the late 60's. Brenda loved bowling, crafts,...