Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Charles Walter Carpenter
Apr 14, 2018
Charles Walter Carpenter, age 85 (March 31, 1933 – April 14, 2018), passed away at his home in McCammon, ID. He was a former resident of Columbia, CA and later a business owner in Sonora, CA.He graduated from Sonora Union High School in 1950. A few nights after his graduation he experienced one of the saddest events of his life,...
Leonard Williams
Apr 14, 2018
Merton "Leonard" Williams, 88, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, April 14, 2018 surrounded by many loved ones. Leonard was born on March 28, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho, the first baby born to Merton Elsworth and Alice Lucile Locke Williams. After his first birthday, they moved to Imperial Valley, California to seek work, picking peas during the Great Depression. Work...
Irmadeen "Irma" Cornwall
Apr 11, 2018
Irma Cornwall passed away April 11, 2018 with her loving family around her. Irma was born on November 29, 1950 to Manuel and Zola Irma Denning in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was one of 14 children. She was raised and went to school in Idaho Falls.On January 17, 1969 Irma married Howard Cornwall, the love of her life. Howard and...
Richard Briggs
Apr 11, 2018
Richard Elsberry Briggs passed away April 11, 2018. He was born in St. Anthony, Idaho on June 21, 1940. Born to Marvin E. Briggs and Joyce Briggs, he was the fourth of six children. The family moved to Teton Valley in his early years and Dad always considered Judkins his home. He grew up as many in that era did:...
Clair Blackburn
Apr 10, 2018
Clair Blackburn, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in NV. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2 pm at the Central Cemetery in Grace, ID. Graveside Service 04/28/2018 14:00 LDS Church Grant Ave. 655 S. Grant Ave. Pocatello Idaho 83204
Richard Douglas Salser
Apr 10, 2018
Richard Douglas Salser, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Chubbuck, Idaho. Richard was born at St. Benedicts Hospital on February 6, 1954 in Jerome, Idaho to Ray Douglas & Susan Grace Salser. Despite Richard's disabilities he was very good with numbers. Richard liked old country music, especially Patsy Cline. He enjoyed watching TV, Law and Order...
Payton Mccaskill
Apr 9, 2018
Payton Rose McCaskill, 14, passed away due to a horrible accident Monday, April 9th, at her home. She was born March 1st, 2004 in Norman, OK to Dave McCaskill and Christi McCaskill. She also lived in Utah and Georgia. She loved attending Franklin Middle School. We lost a beautiful, sweet daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, cousin and friend. She enjoyed spending...
Michael "Mike" J. Fica
Apr 8, 2018
October 16, 1968 - April 8, 2018 Michael J. Fica, loving father, husband, and son returned to his heavenly home on April 8, 2018. He has 5 children, Zak, Emily, David, Joey, and Ben and a wife, Ila Fica to whom he was married for 28 years. Michael was born in Pocatello, Idaho, moved when he was 2 years old...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
