Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Craig V. Carlsen
May 8, 2011
Craig V. Carlsen, 59, Chubbuck, ID; passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, in Idaho Falls, ID, from a heart attack. He was a prominent businessman, in Pocatello, and owner of Carlsen's Blacksmith and Repair. Craig was born on August 11, 1951, in Pocatello, to Thomas Richard and Vivian Aldous Carlsen. He was the...
Connie Lee Newsom
May 6, 2011
Connie Lee Newsom, 64 passed away peacefully on May 6, 2011 at Portneuf Medical Center surrounded by her family. Connie was born on April 25, 1947, the daughter of Gladys L. and Dale W. Mann, and attended schools in Pocatello. On March 1st, 1965 Connie married Larry W. Ames and they had two children together, Kimberly Ames-Shaffer and Dale Ames....
Berta Albrecht
May 3, 2011
POCATELLO - Berta Baker Albrecht, 91, of Pocatello, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at a local care center. Berta was born November 21, 1919 in Oxford, Idaho to John William Baker and Kate Emily Robinson. She graduated from Downey High School in 1937 and received her registered nurse certificate from Pocatello General Hospital in 1941. Berta married Warren...
Verda Little Casper
May 3, 2011
POCATELLO-Verda (Little) Casper, 83, passed away Wednesday morning at her daughters home from natural causes. As per her wishes, there will be a graveside service held for Verda on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Colonial Funeral Home is caring for Verda's family.
Juan Flores
May 2, 2011
IDAHO FALLS-Juan Gabriel Flores, 40, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away on May 2, 2011. Juan was born on September 12, 1970 to Gabriel Flores and Maria de la Luz Flores Vasquez in Chapala, Jalisco Mexico. The family moved to Pocatello, ID in 1973 where Juan was raised. He attended local schools and graduated from Pocatello High...
Erma Clinkscales
Apr 30, 2011
Erma Sarah Quinn Clinkscales, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 30, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1918 in Pocatello, Idaho to James A. Quinn and A.W. Elizabeth Ingelstrom. She was number eight of eleven children. Erma attended school in Pocatello, Idaho, graduating from Pocatello High School. She began working at...
Betty Thompson
Apr 29, 2011
BRIGHTON, COLORADO-Betty Thompson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at her daughters home from natural causes. She was born to Lester Stanley and Mary Eloise (Christman) Dawson on April 2, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio. Betty's family moved to Fort Hall, Idaho at around 8 years old. She attended Tyhee Elementary and done the rest of her schooling in...
Gloria "Genie" Alexander
Apr 28, 2011
POCATELLO-Gloria "Genie" Alexander, 67, passed away Friday, April 28 th , from natural causes. Genie was born September 13 th , 1943 in Abilene, Texas. An avid fisher and bowler, she never failed at having a good time. She fell in love and married Walt Alexander in April of 1971 and also became an amazing mother. Genie was actively involved...
Brian Wilber Howell
Apr 28, 2011
Pocatello-Brian Howell, age 42 passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 after a courageous 4 year battle with brain cancer. Brian Wilber Howell, the only son, was born to Dee and Connie Howell in Montrose, Colorado May 18, 1968. Brian had two siblings. Sandy Howell Hunter his older sister, who tragically passed away just two years ago, and his younger sister...
Johnnie Pearl Pehrson
Apr 28, 2011
Our Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Johnnie Pearl Butler Pehrson slipped these earthly bonds and returned home to heaven Thursday evening April 28, 2011. Her loving family surrounded her as she took her last breath, gave a little smile and gently slipped away. She was 82. Mom was born on May 13, 1928, in Houston County, Alabama to Herman and...
Leonard B. Daybrest
Apr 27, 2011
Formerly of Pocatello, Idaho passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana on April 27th, 2011. He leaves behind two nieces, one nephew and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Leonard was born in Glenrock, Virginia on May 31st, 1927 second son after William, to Jalmer and Elizabeth (Hendricksen) Daybrest. Shortly after his birth the family moved...
Alma Gregory Morrison
Apr 27, 2011
Alma Gregory Morrison, 92 of Buhl, Idaho passed away at Pocatello Care Center on April 27, 2011. He was born on December 2, 1918 the seventh child of Alma Morrison and Amy Leah Gregory. He married Ila Anderson on October 26, 1941. They lived in Franklin, Castleford, Kimberly, Jerome and then moved to Buhl. They lived in Buhl for 50...
Blaine Coffin
Apr 26, 2011
POCATELLO-Blaine Dee Coffin, our much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed from this life on April 26, 2011 at his home in Pocatello. He was born to Golden (Dutch) and Julia Coffin in Downey, Idaho on December 18, 1929. He married Ann Marie Gregerson on January 18, 1958. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple...
Bart Galloway
Apr 25, 2011
POCATELLO-Barton "Bart" R. Galloway, 31, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Portneuf Medical Center. Funeral services for Bart will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 South 4th Avenue. Family will receive friends on Sunday evening at Colonial Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. and again one hour...
Wade Gibson Allred
Apr 19, 2011
Wade Gibson Allred, 77, passed away peacefully at Portneuf Medical Center on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Wade was born October 6, 1933 in Ogden, Utah to Frederick Wade and Annie May Allred. The family moved to Idaho and he was raised on the family farm in Rigby. Wade served in the US Navy from 1951 " 1955 as a seaman...
Willard "Mac" Atkinson
Apr 13, 2011
POCATELLO - Willard "Mac" Atkinson, 64, of Fort Hall, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at a local care center. Mac was born on December 7, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Willard and Norma Atkison. He moved a lot as a child but his home was always Pocatello. He resided in Fort Hall for 35 years with his wife...
Landon Cook
Apr 12, 2011
Landon Jayce Howard Cook, 6 month son of Chad and Kristin Cook, brother of Ryker, returned to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was born on October 18, 2010, in El Paso, Texas, with HIE. This condition made it not possible for him to communicate in a traditional way. But Landon protruded love. If there was purpose...
Eldon "Brent" Cunningham
Apr 11, 2011
POCATELLO - Eldon "Brent" Cunningham, 55, of Pocatello, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011, at a local hospital. He was born on April 7, 1956, the oldest of six children. He attended Emerson Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1975. He spent time hiking up City Creek and was active in football, track, and...
Theodore Meyer
Apr 7, 2011
Theodore (Ted) William Meyer, 82, passed away April 7, 2011 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on April 9, 1928 in Herkimer, Kansas to Herman Henry and Therese Franziska Naeser recent immigrants from Germany. He was an obedient and helpful son, a pattern he continued all his life. He attended Grades 1 through 8...
Cherie Owen
Apr 6, 2011
CHUBBUCK, ID - Cherie Marie Owen, 47, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away April 6, 2011 at her home of natural causes. She was born on January 15, 1964, the second of two daughters to Stephen and Jacqueline Raetz. While growing up she enjoyed swimming, track, skiing, camping, and gardening. She also loved fishing and was very good at it. Cherie...