Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Steven Michael Magagna
Oct 31, 2025
Steven Michael Magagna, 69, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Steve was a devoted husband, father, and papa whose life was centered around the people he loved most. He is survived by his wife, Kim, his children Christine (Steve) and Mitchell (Brennen), and his cherished grandchildren — Maxwell, Leah,...
LaWana Miller Brenchley
Oct 31, 2025
LaWana M Brenchley, 99 was born on August 5, 1926, in Smithfield, Utah, to Carroll H. Miller and Elisabeth Gittins Miller. Proud of her pioneer heritage, LaWana recounted the stories to her children and grandchildren of her great great-grandmothers who were handcart pioneers who made the trek westward. She also told stories about Blue Creek, the family farm. A tiny...
Rae Jean "RJ" Bradish
Oct 30, 2025
Rae Jean "RJ" Bradish, a spirited soul who departed this world on October 30, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. Born on December 26, 1944, in the small town of Burley, Idaho, Rae Jean's life was woven from the fabric of love, resilience, and an unwavering zest for life, nurtured further in the idyllic surroundings of Mackay, Idaho.
A proud graduate of Idaho...
Walter Dick Hankins
Oct 30, 2025
Walter "Dick" Hankins, 71, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home in Wendell, Idaho.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
Daniel "Dan" Scott Higgins
Oct 30, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Scott Higgins, 53, of Hailey, ID, passed away on Thursday, October 30th, surrounded by family and friends with Waylon Jennings playing in the background. Born July 21, 1972, in Great Falls, MT, he called places as far flung as Missoula, MT, Lake Tahoe, CA, and even Denali, AK home before settling in Idaho’s Wood River Valley. On a...
Janet Fern Clinkscales
Oct 29, 2025
Janet Fern Mitton Clinkscales, 79, died of natural causes in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho, on November 29, 2025.
Janet was born on August 10, 1946, to Monte and Faye Mitton. She is the fourth of four children. Janet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a deep love and devotion for her Savior.
Janet...
Jay B. Ekstrom
Oct 29, 2025
Jay B. Ekstrom passed away on October 29, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho. Jay was born on October 1, 1934 in Malad, Idaho, to Levi and Emma Ekstrom.
Jay attended school in Malad then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was stationed in Japan. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, he went to work for FMC, where he retired.
Jay...
Scott Douglas Weakly
Oct 27, 2025
On October 27th, 2025, Scott D. Weakly, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 57.
He grew up in northern Idaho, graduating from Kellogg High School. He married Karen Frisbie with whom he had his two children, Sarah and Grant. He joined the Airforce where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After leaving the Airforce he spent the...
John J McCloskey
Oct 26, 2025
John J McCloskey, 68, passed away at home, October 26, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memories and condolences may be shared via "Guestbook" below.
Janice Jewel Farris
Oct 26, 2025
Janice Jewel Farris, 78, of Hagerman, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at St. Luke's in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
In following with Janice's wishes, no public services will be held.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
Richard Howard Stallings
Oct 26, 2025
Richard Howard Stallings passed away peacefully in his Pocatello home on October 26, following a recent diagnosis of Aggressive Lymphoma.
Richard was born October 7, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to Howard and Elizabeth Stallings. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School and served an LDS mission to New Zealand. Richard earned a B.S. in History & Political Science at Weber State...
George Thomas Crist Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
George Thomas Crist Jr, 92, passed away on October 26, 2025.
He was born on September 10, 1933, in Pocatello, Idaho to George Thomas Crist and Amy Rogers Crist.
He attended Jefferson Elementary, Irving Jr High, and Pocatello High. George left high school early to join the Navy during the Korean War, December 28, 1950. George worked in the boiler room on...
David John Christensen
Oct 25, 2025
David J. Christensen, a cherished husband, father, and respected member of the Pocatello community, left this world on October 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 26, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho, David's life was a testament to his intelligence, handiness, and creativity, qualities that he carried with pride throughout his life.
After serving his country as a Seabee...
Ida Jean Torres
Oct 25, 2025
Ida Jean Torres, 82, passed away on October 25, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
A vigil will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID. Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 31 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 524...
Jerald "Jerry" L. Uker
Oct 24, 2025
Jerald "Jerry" L. Uker, a resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at his home on October 24, 2025, at the age of 86.
Jerry was born on October 17, 1939, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Mary Summers and Lawrence Uker. Mary and Lawrence, four years later, had Jerry's only sister, Bonnie Uker. The family then moved to Berkeley,...
Randell Scott Case
Oct 24, 2025
Randell “Randy” Scott Case, born May 29, 1978, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the age of 47. He was adored and loved by many and is survived by his children, Brynlee and Kaiden Case, brother Aaron Godfrey, and mother, Glenda Wilburn, as well as his beloved aunts and uncles, Mark and Becky Mountaintes and Norman and Sunny...
Agnes Caroline Dillon
Oct 23, 2025
Agnes Caroline Dillon, 85, passed away on October 23, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1350 Baldy Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Joseph Randolph Updyke
Oct 22, 2025
Randy passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, under hospice care, with his beloved wife, Carol, by his side.
Randy was kind, generous, curious, witty and confident — qualities that guided him throughout his remarkable life. He was raised and educated in Pennsylvania: Mercersburg Academy, Penn State and Dickinson Law School, earning his Juris Doctor and passing the bar...
Pauline Dee Tindore
Oct 20, 2025
Pauline Dee Tindore, 59, passed away October 20, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd. Chubbuck, Idaho 83202. A Funeral Service will follow, starting at 2:00 p.m.
Memories and condolences may be shared via "Guestbook" below.
Judith Ann Steadman
Oct 19, 2025
Judith Ann (Mooney) Steadman, passed away on October 19, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 83.
Judy was born to Merle Mooney and Hazel Edmonds Mooney in Harlem, Montana on January 3, 1942. She was the third of four children. Judy spent the majority of her life in Idaho. She attended school as a child in Boise and...
