Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

William Burke Swope

William Burke Swope

Aug 1, 2025

William Burke Swope, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 21, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William and Elizabeth Swope, Will spent his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, alongside his younger sister, Claire. At 18, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a combat engineer in...

Linda Lee Zweigart

Linda Lee Zweigart

Aug 1, 2025

Linda Zweigart passed away on July 30, 2025. 

Born on January 21, 1958, in Aberdeen, Washington, Linda later made her lifelong home in Idaho, where she created an enduring legacy of service, laughter, and boundless compassion.

Linda earned her GED and several healthcare certifications from ISU VoTech, launching a meaningful career that touched countless lives. She began as a nurse’s aide at...

Marge Meyer

Marge Meyer

Aug 1, 2025

Margaret “Marge” Rose Meyer, age 98, of Pocatello, ID, passed away on August 1, 2025 in Pocatello, ID.

Marge was born on August 26, 1926 in Belt, Montana to Steven C. Maruski and Anna H. (Zuhoski) McKay. She grew up in Belt and Helena, Montana until her family moved to Pocatello, Idaho when she was 14 years old. She attended schools...

David Conn Housley

David Conn Housley

Jul 31, 2025

David Conn Housley was born March 27, 1954 in Pocatello, Idaho to Conn Leon Housley and Vera Jean Petty. He was their first of two children, both sons. David passed away, surrounded by family, on July 31, 2025 in Ogden, Utah.

David, often called Dave by his friends, graduated from Pocatello High School where he participated on the Debate Team and...

Karla Wynn

Karla Wynn

Jul 31, 2025

Karla was born to William and Elma Lott on October 1, 1943. She spent her early years in Heyburn, ID. The family moved to Rupert when she was 14 where she attended Minico High School.

She married Russell D. Wynn on June 6, 1963 at the Lutheran Church. They settled in American Falls where they raised their 3 children, Joe, Jeff,...

Keenin Derek Peterson

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

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,...

Nancy Ann Irwin

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

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

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

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...

Lynn Howard Norgaard

Lynn Howard Norgaard

Jul 25, 2025

Lynn Howard Norgaard, 70, passed away on July 25, 2025.

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Kunio Yamada

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...