Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dick L Copeland
Nov 14, 2025
Dick L. Copeland, born July 19, 1931, in Payne, Idaho, was called to his eternal home on November 14, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Dick was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to his family. His passing leaves a...
Douglas Lee Wright
Nov 14, 2025
Douglas Lee Wright, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and an inspiring educator, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Kimberly, Idaho. He was born on August 19, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and throughout his life, he exemplified the values of service, compassion, and dedication to family.
Doug was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Navy from...
Yvonne Lee Foltz
Nov 12, 2025
Yvonne Lee Foltz, 68, passed away November 12, 2025.
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Yvonne Lee Foltz, known to most as Punky, passed away on November 12th 2025 at home with her loved ones at her side. As she succumbed to her courageous battle with cancer.
Punky was born July 4th 1957 to parents Joan and Harrison Shull in...
Rodger Lowell Allred
Nov 11, 2025
Rodger Lowell Allred, 64, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family using the guestbook section below.
Vickie L. Keller
Nov 11, 2025
Vickie L. Keller, 69, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Serenity Transitional Care in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301, with a viewing...
Jeannine Rae Garey
Nov 11, 2025
Jeannine Rae Garey left this world in the comfort of her home in Twin Falls, Idaho, on November 11, 2025, where she had lived for 67 years with her husband Ken, who preceded her in death, at the age of 96. She had a freshly brewed cup of coffee by her side, while nestled in her recliner, comfortable in her...
Thomas M Lewis
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas M Lewis, 78, passed away on November 11, 2025.
Tom Lewis was never one to take life too seriously—unless, of course, there was a baseball game on. He spent 55 years of marriage keeping his beloved wife, Kathleen, alternately laughing and rolling her eyes. The two were married on June 27, 1970, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Garden Grove,...
Brian Raymond Tracy
Nov 10, 2025
Brian Raymond Tracy, 55, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Brian's memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 2 pm at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. The memorial service will be livestreamed. Click Here to View Memorial Service.
Memories and condolences...
Christopher Don Poelzl
Nov 10, 2025
Chris Poelzl brought light, laughter, and song into every room he entered. His smile could brighten even the darkest day, and his dance moves and singing were nothing short of superb. He loved Seinfeld, any good cop show, and never turned down a sweet treat—or a late-night bowl of ice cream in bed.
Chris’s childhood was far from easy, and he...
Timothy James Van Vleck
Nov 9, 2025
Timothy Van Vleck, 72, of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025.
He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, where his love for the outdoors began. From a young age, he was happiest outside — exploring, learning, and discovering how things worked. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University in 1978, he went on...
Karl Lee Harvey
Nov 9, 2025
Karl Lee Harvey was born on March 31, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to George Harvey and Blanche Bethune Larrigan. He was raised in Buhl and Cobalt, Idaho, and in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served honorably in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic stationed in Europe. Upon returning home to Buhl, Lee married Sharon Roberts, with...
Vanessa Maria Torres
Nov 8, 2025
Vanessa Maria Torres was introduced to this world on December 3, 1990. She passed away into our loving Lord’s arms on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 34 in her group home, surrounded by those who loved and served her the most…family, friends, and caregivers.
From the day she was born, little did anyone know how special this small...
Rosalind Faye Sterner
Nov 8, 2025
Rosalind Faye (Rose) Sterner, 76, of Inkom, Idaho, died November 8, 2025 at her home.
Rose was born on January 13, 1949, to Theodore Dale and Emma Elizabeth (Rider) Bement near Cleveland, Ohio.
Rose trained as a dental surgery assistant in high school, and went on to be a postal carrier, teacher’s aide, and seamstress, but was most importantly a 4-H leader,...
Gary Dahmer
Nov 6, 2025
Ernest Gary Dahmer, 87, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 11, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the oldest son of Ernest and Martha Lee Dahmer. Dad grew up in Salt Lake City alongside his younger brother Dennis Dahmer. Although they were nine years apart, he had fond memories...
Mariland Louise Jenkins
Nov 4, 2025
Mariland Louise Campbell Davis Jenkins, 89, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Frank Jackson Campbell and Gladys Rachael McKinnon Campbell. The youngest of four and the only daughter, Mariland faced early loss with great strength, losing two brothers in World War II and...
Shawn Erik Bystrom
Nov 3, 2025
Shawn Erik Bystrom, 40, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born to Richard and Patricia on January 11, 1985. He was raised in Inkom and Pocatello, Idaho.
He loved golf, his friends, and having fun. Most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Rick, and his brother Patrick.
He is survived by his mother...
Michael Contreras Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Contreras Jr., 53, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Kimberly, Idaho. He was born on March 28, 1972, in Belen, New Mexico, to Joanna Moya and Miguel Contreras. He spent his childhood in Belen before relocating to Savannah, Georgia, where he lived for 20 years and honed his skills as a journeyman in...
Blaine Binggeli
Nov 2, 2025
E. Blaine Binggeli, 88, was born in Pocatello Idaho July 17 1937. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2 2025 at the Portneuf Medical Center. He was the third of 3 children born to Francis L. and Thressa H. Harris Binggeli . He also has 3 other siblings from his mother who was widowed very young. On October 18,...
Lawrence David Jarvis
Oct 31, 2025
Lawrence David Jarvis, 78, passed away on October 31, 2025.
He was born on April 12, 1947, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where he grew up. He was the last of 15 children.
He lived in several states doing masonry and construction work before finally settling in Pocatello, Idaho. He was proud of graduation from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree.
He had a...
Michael Evan Fernandez
Oct 31, 2025
Michael E. Fernandez, born on May 12th, 1969, in Jerome, ID, passed away on October 31st, 2025. He departed while surrounded by family, overlooking the beautiful view of the Portneuf Range from his room in the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.
Michael, or more commonly referred to as Mike by friends and family, is survived by his partner Misti Keller, his...
