Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Kreg Thornton
May 26, 2018
Robert Kreg Thornton, 56, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in American Falls, ID. Kreg was born in American Falls to Arwyn Dunn Thornton and Lorna Lee (Anderson) Thornton. After a short time living in Hagerman Idaho, the family returned back to American Falls. Childhood memories were made while living in Idaho Power company housing for a lot of...
Bessie Frandsen
May 25, 2018
Bessie Frandsen passed away May 25, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 West Chubbuck Road. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Gerrine L. Otero
May 25, 2018
Gerrine L. Otero
Gerrine L. Otero passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 25, 2018.
Gerrine Louise Keim was born on May 5, 1942, in Hollywood, California. She moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, at a very young age. Her early years were spent with her mother, Gwylda and brothers Gary and Dennis. Gwylda was a working single...
Jack Wells
May 24, 2018
Jack Wells was born on the 21 of September, 1932 to Jack C. Wells and Joy Bebb Wells in Pocatello, Idaho. Jack graduated from high school in Bellevue, Nebraska and enlisted in the military. Jack served 21 years in the Service, retiring from the Air Force in 1969. He was employed by the US Postal Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs,...
Opal Larue Smith
May 24, 2018
Opal LaRue Gibson Smith, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Morningstar Senior Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho, just 24 days after her husband's passing. That separation was long enough. She literally died of a broken heart.Opal was born on February 26, 1927 in Grace, Idaho to Lucy Doney Lowe and Harvey Gibson. The youngest of eleven...
Paul J. Nestler
May 23, 2018
On May 23, 2018, after celebrating his 70th birthday, Paul John Nestler was called to heaven unexpectedly while holding his wife's hand and surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Pocatello, Idaho on May 21, 1948 to Kurt and Dorothy Nestler. He went to grade school at Whittier, attended Hawthorne Jr High and graduated from Pocatello High School. He...
Mary Rachel Savala
May 23, 2018
Mary Rachel Savala, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho. Obituary information will be posted here as it becomes available.A family memorial gathering will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2nd at the Lava Hot Springs Lion's Club Park.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Connie L Christensen
May 22, 2018
Connie L. Wise Christensen, 72, died peacefully on May 22, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Chubbuck, ID. Connie was born in Malad, ID to Velmar and Veda Wise on June 2, 1945. She worked at Jack's Café in Downey, as a switchboard operator at the Bannock County Courthouse, and as a foodservice worker with School District #25. Connie enjoyed...
Ruth Tyler Christiansen
May 21, 2018
Ruth Tyler Christiansen, 92, went home to her Heavenly Father on May 21, 2018. Ruth was born on December 28, 1925 to Dorus Harvey Tyler and Lenora Sarah Christina Davidson Tyler. She is 5th child of 10; Louise, Doris, Raymon, Reed, Ruth, Lynn, Dale, Ted, Glenn, and Rosella. Ruth Grew up in the depression and learned to do for herself....
Lorraine Iris Hill
May 20, 2018
Lorraine Iris Hill, 90, a lifelong Pocatello resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Pocatello Idaho surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Lorraine was born on April 11, 1928 in Denver, CO, the 2nd child of Lawrence H. and Gladys I. Tate. Her family lived in Sedgwick, CO until moving to Denver, CO...
Debra B. Hofhine
May 20, 2018
Debra Hoffine, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho while visiting family. Arrangements are pending and will be announced here with a full obituary as the information becomes available.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Kevin Watkins
May 20, 2018
Kevin Watkins, 53, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho.No public services will be held.Condolences and memories may be shared under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Leroy John Stoddart
May 19, 2018
LeRoy John Stoddart, 76, of Pocatello, passed away on May 19, 2018 in Pocatello. LeRoy was born in Pocatello, Idaho to John Hulet and Marcella Rademacher on August 2, 1941. LeRoy was later adopted by Caleb "Cleve" Stoddart. He graduated from Pocatello High School and attended Idaho State University. He loved the ladies and even managed to marry a few...
Lyle Lon Lewis
May 18, 2018
Lyle was born the 6th child of John and Belva Lewis of Ainsworth Nebraska.He met and Married Marsha Amick at age 18 and they had 4 children.They spent the first part of their life Ranching then drilling water wells in North Central Nebraska. In 1974 He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and shortly felt a calling to...
Joyce L Fleming
May 16, 2018
Joyce Fleming, 85, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018, 7 years after her daughter Roxanne. Joyce was born on October 24, 1931 to George Bloom and Aleene Wilson.Joyce was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. She is preceded in death by her daughter Roxanne Jaques, her mother and father, brother, and her loving husband...
Brandy Marie Sweeney
May 16, 2018
Brandy Marie Sweeney 36, passed away on May 16, 2018, gaining her wings and heaven getting a beautiful angel. Brandy was born on May 3, 1982 in Pocatello Idaho to Joy and Kevin Sweeney. She had one brother Jesse Sweeney and two sisters Irene Sweeney Linder and Lora Sweeney Labito. Brandy and Jesse were inseparable growing up. Brandy loved her...
Coleen K. Wood
May 16, 2018
Coleen Wood, 78 of Scottsdale, Arizona, was taken from us way to soon but find comfort knowing that she will be home in heaven with the love of her life. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother (G.G.).Coleen was born in Kimberly, Idaho on June 23rd of 1940 to John M. self and Minnie Mozelle (Winchester) Self. Of...
Joyce Ruggles
May 15, 2018
Joyce Mildred Ruggles, a long-time resident of Filer, Idaho, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Harmony Place Residential Assisted Living, Twin Falls, Idaho, from natural causes.Â
Joyce was 86, born July 29, 1931, in Glen White, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Anna Myers. Joyce received her education in Ravenna, Ohio. During her career, she worked at...

