Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Jody Shotwell
Aug 2, 2017
Joan Lorene Guyot Shotwell, longtime resident of Twin Falls and Filer, Idaho, passed away on August 2 after enduring many years of Alzheimer's dementia. Jody, as she was known to family and her many friends, was born on December 7, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, the first child of Fred and Inez Guyot. As a young girl Jody embraced her love...
Martha Harris Hansen
Aug 1, 2017
Martha Harris Hansen peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Riverside, California. Martha was born in Grace, Idaho on September 14, 1917. Her parents were, Frank Albert Harris and Luby Patrina Nielsen. When Martha was 18 months old, her mother passed away and her father later married Edna Hansen Harris. Martha had 2 sisters and 5 brothers. When...
James Firkins Jr.
Jul 31, 2017
James Firkins Jr, 84, passed away with the comfort of his loved ones on Monday, July 31 2017. He was born on April 12, 1933, in a log cabin on Poplar Street in Pocatello, ID, to James Firkins Sr. and Dorothy M. Drowns Firkins. He married Stella Dokos Firkins on April 4, 1959 in Elko, NV. They had a daughter,...
Fernando Lawrence Hall
Jul 31, 2017
Fernando L. Hall, 66, Pocatello, passed away July 31, 2017 in Fort Hall, Idaho.Viewing will be held at The Wilks Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Located at 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Thereafter, services will be conducted in designated area in The Wilks Funeral Home at 7:00 pm.On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 family...
Norman Lee Buxton Sr.
Jul 29, 2017
Norman Lee Buxton, Sr., 84, passed away July 29, 2017 at a local care center. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Ainsworth, Nebraska. In 1954, he moved to Idaho, residing in Pocatello. He attended Idaho State University in 1963. Norman was divorced. He worked as a welder for Paul Roberts Machine Shop for 30 years. Norman belonged to...
Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Staley
Jul 29, 2017
Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Staley, 56, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. Elizabeth was born October 16, 1960 in King City, California. Being the daughter of a military man, Beth moved frequently during her childhood and young adult life; though she came to reside primarily in Pocatello. Beth was dedicated to her family, her...
Debra D. Plummer
Jul 28, 2017
Debra Plummer, of Pocatello passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on July 28, 2017.Debbie was born June 25, 1954 in Monmouth County, New Jersey a daughter of Ronald Everett and Lillian Ruth (Shocody) Plummer. Debbie was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Debbie is survived by four children, Theodore King of Pocatello, Idaho; Toni Hayes and Jessica...
Dora A. Perkes
Jul 28, 2017
Dora A. Perkes, 75, of Blackfoot, passed away July 28, 2017 at Woodstone Retirement Center in Twin Falls. She was born on January 9, 1942 in Fairplay, Missouri. The daughter of Fernan and Mary Anderson.  Dora worked as a waitress and cleaning houses. She loved spending time with her family. She loved fishing and especially eating the catches that she...
Jamie Lynn Neumann
Jul 27, 2017
Jamie Lynn Neumann, born August 4th 1976, passed away Thursday evening, July 27th 2017, after an extended illness. She was 40 years old. Jamie suffered with significant lifelong medical issues, spending much of her life in constant physical pain; further complicating her delicate mortal fate. Though we find some relief in the fact that our girl is no longer suffering—there...
Glenis Ray Spradlin
Jul 24, 2017
Glen passed away peacefully July 24, 2017 at the University of Utah Hospital.Glen was born June 15, 1989 in Pocatello to Kimberly Spradlin. He grew up in Pocatello and attended New Horizon High School.Glen loved being outdoors. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, camping, 4-wheeling, riding dirt bikes, shooting guns, playing Xbox and snowmobiling. He loved following his brothers...
Natalie Scott Dowdle
Jul 23, 2017
Natalie Scott Dowdle, 48, of Pocatello Idaho passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 23, 2017 due to complications from cancer.Natalie was born in Salt Lake City to Dennis and Juliene Scott and grew up Bountiful, Utah . She attended school in Bountiful, graduating from Viewmont High in 1987 and graduating from LDS Business College in 1991.Natalie married Kevin Marritt Dowdle August...
John Kenneth Baisch
Jul 23, 2017
John K. Baisch
December 18, 1921 – July 23, 2017
On December 18, 1921, in Hazelton, Idaho, John Kenneth Baisch was welcomed into this world by his parents, John A. Baisch Jr. and Metta Gorrell Baisch. He grew up on his family farm in Hazelton until his father decided that farming was not what he wanted to do.Â
His...
Robert Haydon
Jul 22, 2017
 Robert Haydon, 81, of Twin Falls, ID passed away peacefully on July 22, 2017 at Ashley Manor in Twin Falls, ID.  Arrangements are pending under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home.
George Oscar Baugh Jr.
Jul 20, 2017
George Oscar Baugh Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at a local care center. George was born to George and Ethel Baugh on December 29, 1936 in Denver, Colorado. The oldest of ten children he was a role model for all his younger siblings. George met Joellen Knowles in 1958 and they were married the same year....
Ilonje Jeanine Goins
Jul 20, 2017
Ilonje passed away peacefully at her home from the effects of a long-battled illness. Traditional Native American services will be held in her honor. That information will be updated here as it becomes available.Memories and condolences may be shared with her family in the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Bettie Christian
Jul 20, 2017
Bettie Marie Christian, age 84, of Twin Falls Idaho, took the lords hand on July 20th 2017. She left us peacefully at home after we all had kissed her good morning. She slipped away with granddaughter Briana by her side and her daughter Lucy near.
Bettie was born in Shreveport Louisiana in 1932 to Golda and John Bates. She was...
Paul Adams
Jul 19, 2017
Paul Adams, 97, passed away July 19, 2017 in the arms of his wife of 70 years, Verla Adams. Paul was born December 1, 1919 in Nampa, Idaho and raised in Bend, Oregon. He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and David Adams, and 20 brothers/sisters. He is survived by his wife, Verla Adams; daughter, Carolyn Dunn; daughter-in-law,...
Carl W. Allen
Jul 19, 2017
Carl W. "York" Allen, 81, passed away peacefully July 19, 2017 surrounded by his family.Carl was born in Ammon, Idaho on July 3, 1936 at a place they called the Little Rock Knoll, to Etta and James Allen. He was the seventh of eleven children.In order to make room for the growing family, shortly before Carl was born his father...
Gordon L. Malan
Jul 19, 2017
MALAN, Gordon Lewis1928 - 2017Gordon, a World War II Navy Veteran, died peacefully late Wednesday night. Gordon was greatly loved by his family, his wife Sylvia, sons Bob (Rhonda) and Jess, daughter LonniRae (Destry), grandchildren McKinzee and Aden, sister Valine (Dennis), and many loyal and caring friends. We will miss our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.No services are...
Norma Christine Rambo
Jul 19, 2017
Norma Christine Staley Rambo was born October 23, 1928 to parents Lillith Maria and Lester James Staley at Heyburn, Idaho. She had two brothers, John Staley and Ralph Edward, (deceased) three sisters, Ruth LaPriel Staley Hurd, Martha Marie Staley Daniels, and Dora Jean Staley Severson.
She attended Milner Elementary and Burley High School, where she graduated in 1946. She worked...
