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

Pearl J. Peterson

Pearl J. Peterson

Apr 8, 2018

Pearl J. Peterson, 77, of Jerome, passed away April 8, 2018 at Creekside Care Center in Jerome.  She was born on July 23, 1940 in Globe, Arizona. Pearl was raised by Betty and Verg Blackmer. She lived may places during her life; some of which were, Phoenix, Arizona; Bartlesville, OK; Gooding, ID; Buhl, ID; and Jerome, ID.

Most of her...

Juanita Stettler

Juanita Stettler

Apr 8, 2018

Juanita (Nita) F. Stettler passed away on April 8, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Twin Falls. She was 95. Nita was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who inspired and nurtured those around her. She had a quiet personality and soft spoken voice, and will be remembered as a wonderful lady with a positive outlook on life.

 Nita was...

Jerri Johnson

Jerri Johnson

Apr 7, 2018

(To be read with epic music in the background). November 18, 1942. The world would never be the same. "Jerri" Geraldine Ray came into the world. Grace, Idaho was the first place to behold her awesomeness. She was until the end of her life very proud to be a ‘Gracite'. Born to Norma and Gail Ray, she blazed the trail...

Lanel Bock

Lanel Bock

Apr 7, 2018

Alean "LaNel" Bock passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Pocatello. LaNel was born on April 21, 1954 to Bill and Alean Packer. She had four daughters; Bonnie Lee, Billie (Rob) Olson, Nickie Packer, and Jamie Reed; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Anthony, Chase & Isabella Olsen, Paige (Jarad) Washington, Skylar, Dylan Reed, and great grandson, Eli Washington.Mom said all...

Shirley Jean Wilson

Shirley Jean Wilson

Apr 6, 2018

Shirley Jean Wilson, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, 73, passed away unexpectedly at her home April 6, 2018. Shirley was born to Louis and Rose Novack and raised in Delray, a Hungarian community of Detroit, Michigan. Shirley married Douglas Wilson in 1966. They had three children; Lisa, Lloyd and Wayne. Shirley raised her family and helped operate the family...

Blaine Edwards

Blaine Edwards

Apr 5, 2018

Blaine "Ed" Edwards passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 73. Blaine was born August 21, 1944 to Buryl and Betty Edwards in Hastings, NE and came into this world fighting at under 2 lbs. Blaine moved to California and met the love his life Linda Wright. They were married on...

Allen Smith

Allen Smith

Apr 5, 2018

After 91 years of hard work, many stories and lots of song, Allen W Smith has hung his hat and "gone fishing". Loved by many and adored by his grandchildren, his journey ended on April 5, 2018. He spent time at sea serving his country in the Coast Guard at the age of 18. He married Dorothy Hammer and had...

Robert "Bob" Frisk

Robert "Bob" Frisk

Apr 5, 2018

Robert "Bob" William Frisk, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2018. He was born October 27, 1932 to Bill and Jane Frisk. He had two brothers and a sister; Roy, Richard, and Maxine.He was married to Charlene Frisk for 63 wonderful years. They were blessed with four children; Robert Jr., Shauna Irvin, Lindsey Scott, and Lisa Jo. They...

William Ellin

William Ellin

Apr 5, 2018

William Ellin, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. As per his wishes, cremation will take place with no services to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's disease Research. No services to be held LDS McCammon Stake Building 403 W. 16th St. McCammon Idaho 83250

Ralph W. Huntington

Ralph W. Huntington

Apr 4, 2018

Ralph Wilber Huntington, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at a medical center in Pocatello, ID. He was born in CA on December 16, 1929 to John and Eva Huntington. He came to Pocatello from Quincy, CA in 1950. He was married to Doris Huntington. Ralph worked as a mechanic at Glenns Chevrolet he then worked for Garrett...

Matthew Kime

Matthew Kime

Apr 4, 2018

Matt Kime, 55, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on April 4, 2018.

Matt was born in Gordon, Nebraska, on April 17, 1962, to Alan and Margaret Kime.  He was the seventh of nine children born to this union.  He attended elementary school in a one-room rural school house in Nebraska until the family...

James Christopher Ackert

James Christopher Ackert

Apr 3, 2018

James passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 3, 2018 following a brief illness.A memorial service was held Friday, April 6, 2018 at Calvary Alliance Church in Pocatello, Idaho. His wishes were to be interred at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery in Vacaville, California. Scheduling for that will appear here as it becomes available. Please take a moment to share your memories...

John O. Cotant Jr.

John O. Cotant Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

John Oliver Cotant Jr., 93, long time Mayor of Chubbuck, ID, passed away April 3, 2018 at the Idaho State Veterans Home, with his family at his side. John was born in American Falls, ID on June 14, 1924 son of John Oliver and Dora Cotant. As a young boy, he moved to the city of Alameda. He graduated from...

Linda Kay Collins

Linda Kay Collins

Apr 3, 2018

Linda Kay Collins, 66, passed away peacefully in Pocatello, ID surrounded by loved ones. She touched the lives of many and maintained her positive spirit throughout her life. Linda was born on September 18, 1951 in Walla Walla, WA to Harold and Barbara Strampher. In 1969, she married Charles Buerstatte in Walla Walla and was later blessed with two children:...

Joyce Stukenholtz

Joyce Stukenholtz

Apr 3, 2018

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Lane Michael Broncho

Lane Michael Broncho

Apr 2, 2018

Lane Michael Broncho, 24 of Fort Hall, Idaho passed away at his home on April 1, 2018. He was born January 18, 1994 to LaVern (Connie) Michael "Jay" Broncho Jr. and Teresa (Shane) Annette "Coon" Jolley. Lane was baptized at St. Josephs in Melba, Idaho as an infant. Lane attended elementary school at St. Pauls and Snake River Elementary (Nampa,...

Barbara Waldram

Barbara Waldram

Apr 1, 2018

Barbara Heaton Waldram, 89 of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho. Barbara was born on July 14, 1928 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Lloyd Enoch Heaton and Helen Hope Weiss. She had one younger sister, Elaine Heaton (Orvil) Haroldsen. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1946. After graduation, she moved to Pocatello...

Pablo Ruiz Leal

Pablo Ruiz Leal

Apr 1, 2018

Pablo Ruiz Leal, 73, died April 1st 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in Twin Falls Idaho, after a long battle with a sickness his body was just unable to defeat. Pablo was born on the 24th of Jan, 1945 in Tuzantlan Tehuitzingo Puebla to Ester Leal Flores & Eliseo Ruiz Mejia.  He was a loving father who cared deaply for...

Dawn B. Mclaughlin

Dawn B. Mclaughlin

Mar 31, 2018

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Dawn McLaughlin, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 31, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She left behind a legacy of love and faith that we, her extended family, will forever admire and cherish. On March 20, 1939, Dawn was born in beautiful Bloomington, Idaho to...

Darel Ashbaker

Darel Ashbaker

Mar 31, 2018

Darel Alfonzo Ashbaker, 88, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Darel was born on March 21, 1930 in Grace, Idaho, the third of four children to Alfonzo and Edna Trappett Ashbaker. He had three sisters, Peggy, Norma and Elaine. Darel was educated in Grace, ID and Pocatello, ID and graduated from Pocatello High School....