Obituaries

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

Jacqueline Fetchen

Jacqueline Fetchen

Mar 24, 2020

Jacqueline M. Fetchen, 77, passed away on March 24, 2020 at Elegant Living in Pocatello, ID. Jacqueline was born October 5, 1942 in Lewiston, Maine to Albert and Loretta Metayer. She was the middle of three children, her older brother, Albert Mateyer, precedes her in death; her younger sister, Patrica Nezol, is living in Maine. Jacqueline married John Fetchen Jr....

A.J. Morgan

A.J. Morgan

Mar 23, 2020

AJay Morgan passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Monday morning March 23, 2020. AJ was born to Dell & LaReen Morgan on September 15, 1955. He had one brother Lynn Morgan, & one sister Kayleen Morgan. AJ was a farmer, and he loved horses. He had a hard life and yet he stood strong. AJ had a lot...

James Grant Ashcroft

James Grant Ashcroft

Mar 22, 2020

James Grant Ashcroft, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 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.

Edward Novarro

Edward Novarro

Mar 22, 2020

Edward "Ed" Navarro, age 88, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away March 22, 2020, with Gwen at his Side of Cancer. Ed was born in Piru, Ca February 10, 1932, to Alex and Emilia Navarro, on a ranch with 4 older Brothers. He loved growing up on the ranch and having many, many aunts, uncles and cousins working there during...

Reed Fayne Jardine

Reed Fayne Jardine

Mar 21, 2020

Reed Fayne Jardine, honest, hard-working family man, died March 21, 2020 in Draper, Utah. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He felt turning 90 was a big accomplishment.Born March 9, 1930 in the small community of Richvale in the Teton Valley of Idaho, he was the second child and oldest son of Donald and...

William R. Hayton

William R. Hayton

Mar 21, 2020

William "Bill" R. Hayton, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 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.

Abel Ramos

Abel Ramos

Mar 21, 2020

Abel Ramos, 65, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on March 21, 2020. He was the 2nd of 7 children, born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Nore and Tina Ramos. He grew up in the Rising River area, where he attended Blackfoot School Districts, then graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1972. He later attended and graduated from Idaho...

Lander "Matt" Van Leuven

Lander "Matt" Van Leuven

Mar 20, 2020

Lander (Matt) Johann Van Leuven, 26, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.Matt was born on April 3, 1993 in Montpelier, Idaho to parents Brian Greg and Janice Ann Van Leuven. He was raised mostly in Soda Springs where he graduated from Soda Springs High School, and then went on to Idaho State University in Pocatello. There he earned a...

Louis Bay

Louis Bay

Mar 20, 2020

Louis Emery Bay, age 77 of Wendell Idaho passed away quietly at home with his family by his side on Friday March 20, 2020 of natural causes. Louis was born in Pawnee Oklahoma on October 16, 1942 to Hazel Emery “Shorty” and Inez Bay. After moving to Idaho he graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1960. He later enlisted...

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...