Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Keenin Derek Peterson
Jul 30, 2025
Keenin Derek Peterson was born on March 3, 1980, to Vickie (Steven) Munson and Kevin (Nancee) Peterson. He was a bright and talented boy who excelled in academics, athletics, art, and everything else for which he had a passion. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a wonderful son, brother, and...
Dugan W Mabe
Jul 29, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dugan W. Mabe.
Dugan was born on October 28, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho, to E. Lynn Mabe and Lisa (Cuoio) Mabe. He began walking before he was nine months old, and from that time forward, he had an abundance of energy and a real zest for life and learning.
Dugan grew up in Pocatello,...
Orville Freeman Clark
Jul 29, 2025
Orville Freeman Clark, 83, son of Oral and Thelma Clark, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Kimberly, Idaho.
Orville was born in Twin Falls and went to school in Hansen, Idaho. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family, many friends, and neighbors.
Orville is survived by his daughter, Lora Galloway (David), grandchildren, Jessica Hoshaw, Andrean...
Patricia Ann Niegel
Jul 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Niegel, a long-time resident of Dietrich, Idaho, and formerly of Richfield, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025.
Born on June 29th, 1941, in Visalia, California, to Paul and Gladys Brinson Rich, Patricia was raised in Georgetown and Greenwood, California. She graduated from Placer High School in Auburn, California, in 1959.
Patricia was first married in 1960 but later...
Nancy Ann Irwin
Jul 29, 2025
Nancy Ann Irwin of Inkom, Idaho, a devoted teacher, artist, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 89.
Nancy was born on January 2, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the sixth of Gaylord and Jessie Morgan’s eight children. A proud graduate of Waite High School, she initially expected to become a secretary or...
Ernest Udell Hedstrom
Jul 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ernest Udell Hedstrom, who departed this life at his home on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 78.
Udell was born on May 12, 1947, to Anna Marie Blaser and Donald Hedstrom in Logan Utah. Udell lived a life marked by dedication to his family,...
Peggy Jo Potter
Jul 27, 2025
With heartfelt sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Peggy Jo Lowe Potter - a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted genealogist. Peggy transitioned from this life leaving a legacy that will ripple through generations.
Peggy Jo Lowe Potter passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, in Chubbuck, Idaho, where she had recently been living with her daughter....
William Gary Kessler
Jul 27, 2025
William Gary “Bill” Kessler was born October 28, 1971, to John William Kessler and Melody Dawn Egbert in Pocatello, Idaho. Bill spent most of his early years in Pocatello with a short time in Twin Falls, Idaho and Ft. Bridger, Wyoming.
Bill’s sister Selena was born in 1975 and in 1976 Bill’s parents divorced. In 1982 Bill’s mother married Bruce Wallace...
Kotlip Williander
Jul 27, 2025
Kotlip Williander, 79, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available.
Services will be held throughout the day on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.
Memories and condolences may be shared with...
Stephen Katona Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Stephen Katona Jr., 88, of Shoshone, Idaho, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Barberton, Ohio, to Steve and Julia Katona. He grew up alongside his sister, Barb, and later moved with his family to Marshallville, Ohio, where they owned and operated a dairy farm. He also learned the trade of welding there.
Stephen...
Lynn Howard Norgaard
Jul 25, 2025
Lynn Howard Norgaard, 70, passed away on July 25, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Kunio Yamada
Jul 24, 2025
Kunio Yamada 95 passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.
Kunio Yamada was born December 9,1929 to Isotaro Yamada and Misao Hashimoto. Kunio was the 6th and final child of his parents.
Kunio was born and raised in Pocatello Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School. After graduating high school, he spent most of his adult life farming in the Blackfoot area...
Donna Lenora King
Jul 24, 2025
Donna Lenora King, 82, passed away on July 24, 2025.
Donna Lenora Olsen King was born August 3, 1942. She was the second of six children born to Earl Llewellyn Olsen and Gertrude Ellen Misner Olsen. Donna was born and raised in Pocatello, ID. She graduated from Pocatello High School.
After graduation, Donna worked at the Kraft Foods plant until she was...
Kathleen Marie Anderson
Jul 24, 2025
Kathleen Marie Anderson 84 years old of Pocatello ID passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2025.
Born to goodly parents, Reed and Marie Anderson on March 1st, 1941, in Shelley ID. She had 2 brothers Steve & Gordon and 4 Sisters Diane, Linda, Nancy and Beth. She graduated from Shelley high school in 1959. She married to Lonnie William Hansen and...
Steven Earl Larson
Jul 24, 2025
Steven Earl Larson, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on a beautiful summer morning, fishing with his grandson. Born on November 27, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Willard and Janice Whiting Larson, Steve lived a life marked by curiosity, passion, humor, and unwavering love for his family.
Steve grew up in southeast Idaho and attended schools in both Pocatello...
Charlene Jo Tovey
Jul 24, 2025
Charlene Jo Winn Tovey passed away on July 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born September 22, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Luella (Holman) Winn and Lloyd Junior Winn. She was the second of 5 children and grew up in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1971. She met Rod Tovey in...
James Lloyd Peterson
Jul 23, 2025
Master Sergeant James Lloyd Peterson
March 23, 1948 – July 23, 2025
James Lloyd Peterson—Dad, Gramps, Brother, Warrior, Boat Captain, and self-declared Patron Saint of Sarcasm—passed away on July 23rd, 2025 in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 77.
Born in sunny San Diego on March 23, 1948, James spent his early days beachside in Coronado and the desert winds of Imperial Valley...
Bruce L. Baker, Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Bruce Loyal Baker Sr., of McCammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and laughter.
Born on January 13, 1942, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Bruce was the eldest of four children born to Harold Alfred Baker and Anna Lucil (Hall) Baker.
He grew up on the family’s ranch along Dempsey Creek,...
Sharon Esquibel
Jul 22, 2025
Sharon Esquibel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 22, 2025, at the age of 87.
Sharon was born to Victor L. Seamons and Lucilla (Holmes) Seamons on January 30, 1938, in Oxford, Idaho. She was a “surprise” baby and the youngest of four children. Since there was a 14 to 10 year age difference between...
Lurlene T. Haag
Jul 20, 2025
Lurlene Theresa Frey-Haag, born October 31, 1940, died July 20, 2025, of a sudden illness.
She was born in Marksville, LA where she lived until she was five years old, speaking only French. She then moved to Idaho with her parents, Verda Joffrion and Ralph Frey, along with her brother, Barney.
She went to school in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School...

