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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Ivan Sorensen
Sep 5, 2011
CHUBBUCK - Ivan Vilo Sorensen, 68, passed away September 5, 2011 peacefully at his home. He was born the only child of Vilo and Josephine Alta Simmons Sorensen in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School class of 1962. Upon graduation he enlisted in the USAF and served during the Viet Nam War. He was honorably discharged in November...
Thomas Emery Roberts
Sep 3, 2011
DOWNEY-Thomas Emery Roberts, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He was the son of Emery “Doc” Roberts and Karen Marie Johanna Knudsen Roberts. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1942. After graduation, he joined the US Navy. He saw active duty in the Pacific...
Michael Smith
Sep 1, 2011
POCATELLO - Michael Smith, loving father, son, brother, and friend passed away, at the age of 55, on September 1, 2011. His quick wit and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on March 8, 1956. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1974. Later on, he received a business degree from Idaho...
Carol Wyasket Badhawk
Aug 31, 2011
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Clint Cole Ballard
Aug 28, 2011
FORT HALL-Clint Cole Ballard, 45,of Fort Hall, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born on March 20, 1966 in Pocatello, Idaho to the late Wilford & Leota (Ponzo) Ballard, Sr. He was married to Etta Tsosie and later divorced, born to their union was one daughter Calandra Lloydessa Ballard. Education include Tyhee Elementary, Hawthrone Jr. High School,...
Marjorie Elerding
Aug 27, 2011
Marjorie Beatty Elerding (Marge, Mom, Gramma Ding), 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday morning, August 27, from the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Grace Young in Pocatello, ID. Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service will be held, Saturday, October 8, 11am, at the First Congregational United Church in Great Falls....
Terry Dean Whitworth
Aug 26, 2011
Terry Dean Whitworth, 55, passed away at his home on August 26, 2011. Terry was born on March 6, 1956, to Arden Francis and Veeva Dean (Wheeler) Whitworth. He graduated from Highland Senior High School at the age of 17. As soon as he graduated he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served three years in Germany. Terry returned to...
Nicholas Muhlestein
Aug 24, 2011
Nicholas Muhlestein, infant son of Jason and Jackie Muhlestein was born and passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. A private burial will be held at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello.
Bruce Millward
Aug 24, 2011
POCATELLO - Bruce Millward, 57, of Pocatello, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was born on June 22, 1957, in Pocatello to Dean and Katherine Millward. He grew up in Pocatello for most of his life attending school to the 8 th grade. Bruce also travelled with the carnival for several years and also lived a short time...
Rosemary Wigginton
Aug 22, 2011
ROSEMARY IVERSON WIGGINTON, a life-long resident of Pocatello, passed peacefully into the next life, August 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Carmel Vetrano Iverson, and by her husband Waller B. Wigginton. She is survived by her sister JoAnn Iverson of Pocatello. Other survivors are Steven Roberts and Jim and Folly Roberts of Houston, Texas;...
Larry G. Bergener
Aug 18, 2011
Larry Gene Bergener, 68, of Pocatello, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, at Portneuf Medical Center. Larry grew up in Oakley, Idaho, the third of six boys born to Milford and Donna Bergener. He logged many miles as a long-haul truck driver before settling back in Burley as the owner and operator of Cheers Bar. For the last three years,...
Leda Porter
Aug 14, 2011
Leda Porter, 98, passed away on August 14, 2011, at an assisted living facility. Leda was born on September 26, 1912, in Wellsville, Utah, to Hans Sorensen Jr and Margaret Kington Sorensen. She was the fifth child with three more to follow. The family lived in Raft River and Robin before moving to Tyhee. Leda Married James O. (Pete) Porter...
Dorothy Kissel
Aug 11, 2011
POCATELLO - Dorothy Kissel, 83, of McCammon, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at a local care center. She was born on February 19, 1928 to Charles and Mary Lish in Cokeville, Wyoming. She was raised in McCammon and spent most her life in the McCammon and Inkom area. She married William Kissel on March 15, 1947 and together...
Teagan Faith Spicer
Aug 9, 2011
Teagan Faith Spicer was born August 9, 2011 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She lived only a short while before returning home to her Heavenly Father. She will remain in the hearts of her parents, Jared and Jennie Spicer, and her sister and brother, Bentli and Tatum. Teagan was born extremely premature, weighing only 1 lb. 4 oz, but carried a tremendous...
Marilyn Hammond
Aug 8, 2011
ARIZONA-Marilyn Hammond 83, of Chandler, Arizona died Tuesday, August 8 th after an extended illness. Marilyn was born July 9 th, 1928 in ST. Anthony Idaho to Lewis and Ivie Potter. She was raised in Welford, along the Teton River and graduated from St. Anthony High School. After High school she moved to Pocatello to live with her sister, Wayne....
Rosella Sam
Aug 8, 2011
In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Rosella H. Sam (Hunt), peacefully returned to the creator August 8, 2011. She was born June 24, 1952 in Fort Defiance Arizona to Ruth Ann Joe and Emmerson Sam. She is a full blooded enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. Rosella is survived by Paul Hunt Jr., son, Lavonna and...
Leonard Allen Pickens
Aug 8, 2011
Leonard Allen Pickens, 49, peacefully succumbed after a valiant five and a half year battle with a very rare form of cancer on Monday, August 8, 2011 at a Boise hospital. Leonard was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Robert V. and Jean A. Pickens on April 20, 1962. He was raised and attended school in Pocatello, graduating from Highland High...
Delmar Devoss
Aug 6, 2011
POCATELLO-Delmar Duane DeVoss, 89, passed away on Aug. 6, 2011 at the Veteran's Home. He was born to Jesse and Ada Calista Johnson DeVoss on Sept. 30, 1921 in Ocheyedan, IA. Delmar had an older brother, James , and an older sister Gladys. He spent the first 16 years of his life in Ocheyedan with his family on the farm....
Ching M. Suzy Ramsey
Aug 6, 2011
Ching Mei Ramsey, known to many as “Suzy”, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 6th 2011. Suzy was born March 5, 1927 in Tainan, Taiwan and had resided in Chubbuck, ID since 2005. Suzy was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. She leaves her husband, Lonnie; a son, Gia Tsai; four daughters, Me Mia, Ling Ling,...
Christian Hatten
Aug 4, 2011
POCATELLO-Christian Hatten, 85, passed away Thursday morning August 4, 2011 at a local care facility in Pocatello form natural causes. He was born October 31, 1925 in Kemmerer, WY the son of Charles and Drusilla (Emigh) Hatten and was the youngest of six children. Christian enlisted into the Marines at the young age of 17 and served in WWII and...