Obituaries

May 17, 2012

Scott Alan Simmons returned to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at a local medical center. He was born February 12, 1970 in Pocatello Idaho to Edward and Barbara Simmons, the fifth child and the first boy of seven children. Scott graduated from Highland High School in 1988 then moved on to study at Ricks College in Rexburg,...

May 17, 2012

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Florence June Turner, passed away in her home on Thursday, May 17, 2012. June was born and raised in Soda Springs, ID but moved to Chubbuck in 2004 to help take care of her grandchildren. June graduated from Soda Springs High and Seminary in 1965. She had several jobs throughout her life but she was...

May 16, 2012

Don Mitchell, 72, of Mackay, Idaho, formerly of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2012. He is the fourth son to William and Martha Mitchell, born January 8, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. When Don was 2 years old his parents moved to Pocatello, Idaho where Don grew up and attended schools, including Pocatello High School. He worked for...

May 13, 2012

Darrow Francis Phillips, 86, of Fort Hall, Idaho died Sunday May 13, 2012 at Portneuf Medical Center. Darrow was born on May 7, 1926 to Junius Francis and Artie Elizabeth Cole Phillips in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in a little town 50 miles east of Yuma called Roll. He graduated in 1944 and shortly after served in the Army...

May 12, 2012

Neil Ransbottom, 55, passed away May 12, 2012 at his home. Neil was born January 25, 1957 in Preston, Idaho to Raymond and Madge Ransbottom. His brother Jerry and sisters Sue and Annette welcomed him to the family. Brothers Bart and Jay later joined. Neil was a farm boy who grew up in the community of Whiney, Idaho. Neil attended...

May 11, 2012

Sharon Jane Lish Lake left this sphere when the car in which she was a passenger was struck and she was pronounced dead at the scene. She came to this life on August 19, 1937 to Howard and Arla Lish of Inkom, Idaho. She was born the sixth child in a family of eight children. Two siblings, Claudia Wessel and...

May 10, 2012

Dennis Allen Buzzell, 51, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, with his family by his side. His absence leaves an irreplaceable hole in the hearts of all who love and miss him. He was born August 2, 1960 in Sacrament, CA, to Dennis and Shirley Buzzell. He served his country with the Army and Air Force and was stationed in...

May 9, 2012

May 9, 2012

Charles Edward (Chuck) Butler was born on May 13, 1958 in Cadillac, Michigan, the first of three children born to Linda Lou West and Charles Mahlon Butler. Michigan was his home for 42 years. The joy of his life were his sons, Stephen, Nathaniel, Samuel and Gabriel. According to Chuck, when each child was born, the birth announcement said “another...

May 6, 2012

Our beloved mother and grandmother passed from this mortal life Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born January 22, 1916, in Morgan, UT to Joseph Cottrell and Harriet Eliza/Clawson Cottrell. Harriet came to Idaho at age 3 to the Marsh Center area where the family dry farmed. She attended school in a one room school house. She...

May 6, 2012

Mark Howard Morgan, 25, of Pocatello returned home to his Heavenly Father on May 6, 2012. Mark was born on May 29, 1986 to John Howard Morgan and Candy Cunnington (Morgan). Mark grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School in 2004. Mark loved his family with all of his heart. Spending time with them was one...

May 4, 2012

Bonita Rae Bradley (Bunny) 74, passed away on Friday May 4, 2012. She was born on May 11, 1937 in Ashton Idaho. Her parents were John and Kate McCreery. She was the oldest of seven children and spent her early years with her family in Ashton and Pocatello. She returned and graduated from Ashton High School in 1955. She married...

May 4, 2012

Mary Lou Konczos "Birdie", 76, of Pocatello, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at her home. She died following a brave battle with lung cancer. She was born October 8, 1935 in Twin Falls, ID, to Robert Kenneth Rayl and Pearl Mozella Rayl. Mary Lou was the second of three children. She attended and graduated from Twin Falls High School. She...

May 3, 2012

POCATELLO- Paddy Joe Downs, 80 passed away peacefully at his home May 3, 2012 due to complications of a stroke. Paddy was born March 15, 1932 in Wheeler, Texas to Vivian and D.F. Downs. He grew up in Texas and was drafted into the Army. He always had a great love for his country. He served during the Korean conflict...

May 1, 2012

ROBERT WILLIAM LUNDSTROM 1931-2012 Robert William Lundstrom, 80 of Pocatello, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 5 May 2012. He was living at home with his daughter and son-in-law on Park Avenue. His family was near him when he passed. Robert "Bob" He was born in Virginia Idaho on June 21, 1931 to his father Alvin Lundstrom and his mother Gladys...

May 1, 2012

CHALLIS-Billy Bud Brown born July 20 1941 to Arden and Inez Brown in Greer SC. May 1st 2012 Billy passed on from complications of a stroke and diabetes. Billy took his last breath in the loving arms of his wife of 44 years. He leaves his wife Patricia A Brown of Challis Id, daughter Jean Marie Brown of Idaho Falls...

Apr 30, 2012

BLACKFOOT - Cliff Benson, 56, of Blackfoot, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on March 19, 1956, in Pocatello, to Sam and Shirley Benson. He grew up in Pocatello and attended Franklin Jr High and Pocatello High School, where he met his first wife, Sandy Allison. They had 1 child, Jamie. They were later divorced. Later,...

Apr 29, 2012

Duane E. Kearn, 82, passed away peacefully at a local hospital surrounded by his family Sunday, April 29, 2012. Duane was born February 11, 1930 in Union, Kansas to Lloyd and Verla (Hawkins) Kearn. He attended the local schools through the 10th Grade. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and eventually served as Corporal from 1947-1950. Duane married Irene...

Apr 28, 2012

Edna F. Myers, 92, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Edna was born on the 6 th of September, 1919, in McCune, Kansas and about the age of 12 her family moved to Nampa, ID due to farming hardships in Kansas. She was the 4 th of 7 children born to her parents, including 1 brother and 5 sisters....

Apr 28, 2012

Jeanie was born April 28 th , 1955 in Jerome Idaho to Orpha and Ronald Frields. From the time she was a small girl, she was called "Topper" by her family. Her little brother Kevin was born two years later. Her Dad's Air Force career took the family to various locations in the western United States and Europe and she...