Obituaries

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

Steven William Vernon McClung

Steven William Vernon McClung

Oct 3, 2025

Steven William Vernon McClung was born on January 16, 1944, in Vancouver, Canada, to Robert and Rose McClung. When Steve was just a toddler, his parents divorced, and his father returned to the United States. Soon afterward, Steve was taken in and lovingly raised by his Christian Aunt Annie, his mother’s sister.

As a young boy, Steve faced serious health problems....

Elaine Gayle Foukal

Elaine Gayle Foukal

Oct 1, 2025

Elaine Gayle Walker was born on May 17, 1942, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ira and Winnie Walker.

Elaine attended Buhl Elementary School before transferring to Valley until her senior year. Her senior year was spent at Castleford High School, where she caught the eye of Ronald Foukal. Elaine and Ron were married in the spring of 1961 and soon welcomed...

Kent Wright Dayley

Kent Wright Dayley

Oct 1, 2025

Kent was born on March 11th, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho. He was the second of five sons born to Porteious Lyle Dayley and Bessie Lorraine Wright.

In 1935, they moved to a home on Cottage Avenue. Kent attended grade school at Lincoln Elementary on North Main Street, Irving Junior High, and Pocatello High School graduating Class of 1948. He enjoyed marching...

Bonnie Sue Williams

Bonnie Sue Williams

Sep 30, 2025

Bonnie Sue Williams, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 86. Born on April 13, 1939, in McDowell, Kentucky to Lena and Willie Brown. Bonnie was a radiant spirit known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family.

Bonnie's journey brought her to Idaho...

Marvin Duggan

Marvin Duggan

Sep 30, 2025

Marvin Duggan was born in Nemaha, Nebraska on August 6, 1935, to Leo and Beulah Duggan.

His family moved to Hagerman, Idaho in May 1937.

His father took his brother, sister and him to the fields to work while he was still in grade school, working 10 hours per day for several farmers in the Lucerne area for 60 cents per hour....

Neil Edward Mulhall

Neil Edward Mulhall

Sep 29, 2025

Neil Edward Mulhall passed away on September 29, 2025.

Neil was born in Ogden, Utah to Edward and Elizabeth Mulhall on March 23, 1944.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and most recently, his wife of 59 years, Kaylynn. He was her kind and loving primary caregiver for the last 3 years of her life. She passed away earlier...

Janis Lee Oliver

Janis Lee Oliver

Sep 28, 2025

Janis Lee Oliver passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025, due to heart complications, surrounded by family.

She was born at St. Anthony Hospital to Duane (Buck) Lish and Beth Eloise Allen. Her family moved to Tech Farm Road in Pocatello, Idaho, just 2 weeks after she was born. She had a joyful childhood with her loving parents and...

Reggie Leroy Feld

Reggie Leroy Feld

Sep 28, 2025

Reggie Leroy Feld, 76, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, the city where he was born on February 26, 1949. His life was marked by service to his country, dedication to hard work, and a deep love for family and freedom.

A proud graduate of Highland High School in 1967, Reggie enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Paul Matthew Durback

Paul Matthew Durback

Sep 26, 2025

Paul Matthew Durback, 70, passed away surrounded by family at home in Pocatello, ID on September 26,2025. He was born on September 11, 1955, to John Durback Jr. and June Gobert Durback, in Allentown, PA.

After graduating from high school in 1973, he fell in love and married his sweetheart, Lori Custer Durback, on April 28,1979. They celebrated 49 years of...

Carla Jean Wilson

Carla Jean Wilson

Sep 26, 2025

Carla Jean Wilson, born December 12, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Carl and Marge Felton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2025.

Carla grew up in southern Idaho and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1967. Carla’s path led her to the Arctic Circle after high school, where she met the love of her life, Theodore C....

Donald Hugh Hulse

Donald Hugh Hulse

Sep 24, 2025

Donald Hugh Hulse, Age 87, passed away on September 24, 2025 at his home in Pocatello. He was born in Kingman, Arizona to Robert and Evalyn Hulse on January 20, 1938.

Don began his career in the United States Navy in 1955, ultimately climbing to Senior Chief Petty Office (SCPO) prior to his retirement in 1975. His early days in the...

James Francis Sontag

James Francis Sontag

Sep 23, 2025

James Francis Sontag (Jim), 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Born October 8, 1936, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to James J. Sontag and Sadie Auger Sontag, Jim graduated from Bemidji State University with a teaching degree.

He married Lena A. Cripps (Lee) of Crosby, Minnesota, in 1961, and they raised two sons, Gary and Jack.

After serving in...

Jose Vasco Amorim

Jose Vasco Amorim

Sep 23, 2025

Jose Vasco Amorim, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Twin Falls at the age of 74.

Born on November 24, 1950, in Portugal, Jose came to America in 1966. His journey began in Boston, Massachusetts and eventually brought him to Idaho.

Jose married Shelley Christ in the early 1980’s, and their union was...

Gregory Duane Stoltz

Gregory Duane Stoltz

Sep 23, 2025

Gregory (Greg) Duane Stoltz, 74, showed extraordinary courage throughout his fight with cancer and passed away Tuesday September 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. 

Born November 20, 1950, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to B. Jack Stoltz and Norma Joyce Mesenkamp Stoltz. He was baptized into St. John’s United Church of Christ in 1951. Greg was previously married to Marjorie Maag, with whom...

Gaylene Dawson

Gaylene Dawson

Sep 23, 2025

Gaylene Dawson (née McCulloch), 68, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1957, in Pocatello to Cecil and Marie McCulloch.

Gaylene married Robert Dawson and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, passionate arguments, adventure, and resilience. 

She was preceded in death by her son Camden, her brother Devin, and her...

Burke J Butler

Burke J Butler

Sep 23, 2025

Burke J Butler, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1941, in American Falls, Idaho, to Morgan Dale Butler and Dorothy Warner Butler.

Growing up in Pocatello, Burke was known for his strong opinion on life, his great sense of humor, and his infectious laugh. He graduated from Pocatello High School. Burke...

Elizabeth Judith Carroll

Elizabeth Judith Carroll

Sep 22, 2025

Elizabeth Judith “Judy” Carroll, 90, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Judy was born February 15, 1935, Elizabeth Judy Stagg was born in Rockaway, New Jersey.

She grew up as an only child surrounded by lots of animals. Judy was very athletic and played the accordion. She was always dreaming of traveling the world....

Michael David Sheets

Michael David Sheets

Sep 22, 2025

Michael David Sheets, 39, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by mountains, open skies, and the community he loved.

Born on February 25, 1986, in San Diego, California, Michael grew up playing soccer, cheering for the Padres and Chargers, and participating in technical theatre at Rocklin High School, where he discovered a talent for building, fixing, and creating behind the scenes.

A...

Heather Dawn Smith

Heather Dawn Smith

Sep 22, 2025

Heather Dawn Knudsen Smith, age 48, returned to her heavenly home on September 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on April 29, 1977, in Pocatello, Idaho, Heather was the youngest of five children welcomed by her loving parents, Ken and Geri Knudsen. She spent her early childhood in Fort Hall, where she delighted in helping...

Wendy Jean Fullmer

Wendy Jean Fullmer

Sep 21, 2025

Wendy Jean Fullmer, 65, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025.

Wendy was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 8, 1959, to her adoring parents, Boyd and Dorothy Harmon.

She married the love of her life, Norris T. Fullmer on June 20, 1987, in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho.

Wendy was very active. She loved being in nature, enjoying activities such as golfing...