Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Susan Ann Proctor
Jan 9, 2026
Susan Ann Proctor, 70, passed away on January 9, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Frank E. Nelson
Jan 8, 2026
My wonderful son, Frank Eugene Nelson, was born September 2, 1967, in Duarte, California, and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2026.
Frank grew up in Glendora, California, and attended Foothill Christian School. He later attended CSU San Bernardino, where he earned two bachelor’s degrees one in business and one real estate, along with...
Harry Clifford De Haan VI
Jan 8, 2026
Harry Clifford De Haan, VI, passed away peacefully at his home in Filer on Thursday, January 8, after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. His time came peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80 years.
Harry was born on February 6, 1945 to Harry and Dorothy De Haan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the fourth of...
Karen Marie Vaughn
Jan 7, 2026
Karen Marie Vaughn, 58, passed away on January 7, 2026.
Karen was born on March 6, 1967, in Pocatello, Idaho to Michael and Eleanor Vaughn. She attended Wilcox Elementary School, Hawthorne Jr. High School, and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1985. She obtained degrees in childcare and culinary arts from Idaho State University.
Karen worked for the State of Idaho as...
Sandra K Cunningham
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra K Cunningham, 76, of Filer, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at her home in Filer, Idaho.
A full obituary for Sandra will be posted here when it becomes available.
Sandra's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301, with a...
Lawrence Henry De Visser
Jan 7, 2026
Henry Lawrence De Visser was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on November 26, 1932, to Christian Johannes De Visser and Francine Davis De Visser, the fourth child in a family of seven children. He passed away on January 7, 2026, at his home in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended public schools in Winnipeg and Salt Lake City until the 6th grade...
Karen Lee Axtell
Jan 6, 2026
Karen Lee Axtell, 79, passed away on January 6, 2026.
Karen was born on June 17, 1946, to D.C. and Mary Wilson in Trenton, MO. She was the oldest of 5 children. Growing up, they had the opportunity to live in different parts of the country due to the nature of their father’s work. Karen graduated from high school in Hawthorne,...
Mary Jo Sibbett
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Jo Sibbett, 72, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. Three-week-old Mary Jo arrived to her forever parents, Mary and Russell Sibbett, where she assumed the role of middle child. Mary, her parents, and siblings, Barbara and Mike, lived in Grays Lake,...
Vira Grace Amende
Jan 5, 2026
Vira Grace AmendeDecember 17, 1920 – January 5, 2026Age 105Vira Grace Amende passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Bridgeview Estates, surrounded by her loving family, having lived a remarkable 105 years. She was born on December 17, 1920, in Selden, Kansas, to Clinton Lorenzo Russell and Minnie Josephine Hanson. She moved to Idaho with her sister Eva after...
Darrell Fairbanks
Jan 5, 2026
Glen Darrell Fairbanks, 87, passed away on January 5, 2026, to be with his savior. Darrell was born May 2, 1938, to Glen and Mary Fairbanks. He grew up in Jerome County, where he attended Greenwood Elementary and graduated from Valley High School. Later, his family moved to Twin Falls. As a young boy, Darrell had an incredible work ethic....
Claudia B Andreason
Jan 4, 2026
Clara Claudia Ballard Andreason, age 91, of Twin Falls, passed away on the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Boise on September 10, 1934, to Carroll James Ballard and Mary Ireta Rose. She was the older sister of James Elmer Ballard, who was born six years after.
On December 5,...
Walter Merlin Crowell
Jan 4, 2026
Walter Merlin Crowell, affectionately known as Wally, Bubbas, Wally Boy, and (when he was feeling particularly grumpy) just Walter, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 in the arms of his mama, dada, and big sister, in a room surrounded by loved ones in his home in Pocatello, Idaho. He passed after a ruthless yet courageous battle with mitochondrial disease...
Stephen Thomas Smith
Jan 3, 2026
Stephen Thomas Smith, 86, passed away on January 3, 2026.
Stephen was born in his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, on September 27, 1939. He peacefully left this world and passed away with family close by on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Over the course of a long and full life, he lived in many places—including Missouri, Utah, California, North Carolina, Nevada,...
James "Jim" H. Deitrick
Jan 3, 2026
James "Jim" H. Deitrick, 69, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home in Kimberly, Idaho. Jim was born on May 19, 1956, to Lyle “Buck” and Linda Deitrick in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the third child of four children born into the family.
Jim attended school in Filer, Idaho, where he graduated in 1974....
Edith Empey Olney
Jan 2, 2026
Edith Empey Olney passed away peacefully in her home Jan. 2, 2026, in Washington, Utah, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 85 years old.
Edith Jolene Crawford was born in the early hours of Dec. 25, 1940, a surprise Christmas baby, to Mary Chapman and Charles Robert Crawford in Blackfoot, Idaho. She spent her growing up years in...
Manuelita Maria Waterhouse
Jan 2, 2026
Manuelita Maria Waterhouse, 59, passed away January 2, 2026 at Eastern Idaho Regional Hospital, in Idaho Falls, Idaho from Liver Damage, Kidney Damage, and Congestive Heart Failure. She was born on December 6, 1966. Daughter of the late Ira Waterhouse Sr. and the late: Alfreda Punkin-Waterhouse, she attended Tyhee Elementary School, Hawthorne Junior High School, and graduated from Highland High...
Jeb Ryan Harris
Jan 2, 2026
Jeb Ryan Harris, 52, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family.
Jeb was born on November 22, 1973, in Salt Lake City. After spending his early childhood in Utah, he and his brother and sister moved to American Falls after their mother remarried. He graduated from American Falls High School in 1992. Afterwards he became a father to...
Judy Orthel
Jan 2, 2026
Judy Orthel passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She entered the Lord’s hands, knowing He chose her before the world was known.
Born in 1951 to Raymond and Caroline Douglas, Judy grew up on the Douglas orchard in Emmett. Toni Graham (Boise) was a childhood play partner (and niece) who remained her dearest friend throughout her life. She graduated from...
Howard Carlson Doore
Jan 2, 2026
Howard C Doore - NAA-TOO-CII-PIST-TO (Holy Owl), 87, passed away on January 2, 2026.
Howard Doore, a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation, a devoted nurse, a ceremonial leader, and a respected public servant, passed away after a lifetime defined by compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the people and his family. Born in Browning, Montana, Howard carried the heart of...
Jayce Micah Thomas
Dec 31, 2025
Jayce Micah Thomas, 12, passed away on December 31, 2025.
Jayce was born on December 23, 2013. He was a happy, fun loving kid who cared deeply about others. He always loved to help. He loved learning new things. Jayce was intelligent and was able to light a room with his smile. He was born in South Carolina, and lived happily...
