Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
James Francis Sontag
Sep 23, 2025
James Francis Sontag (Jim), 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Born October 8, 1936, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to James J. Sontag and Sadie Auger Sontag, Jim graduated from Bemidji State University with a teaching degree.
He married Lena A. Cripps (Lee) of Crosby, Minnesota, in 1961, and they raised two sons, Gary and Jack.
After serving in...
Jose Vasco Amorim
Sep 23, 2025
Jose Vasco Amorim, a dedicated truck driver and beloved family man, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Twin Falls at the age of 74.
Born on November 24, 1950, in Portugal, Jose came to America in 1966. His journey began in Boston, Massachusetts and eventually brought him to Idaho.
Jose married Shelley Christ in the early 1980’s, and their union was...
Gregory Duane Stoltz
Sep 23, 2025
Gregory (Greg) Duane Stoltz, 74, showed extraordinary courage throughout his fight with cancer and passed away Tuesday September 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born November 20, 1950, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to B. Jack Stoltz and Norma Joyce Mesenkamp Stoltz. He was baptized into St. John’s United Church of Christ in 1951. Greg was previously married to Marjorie Maag, with whom...
Gaylene Dawson
Sep 23, 2025
Gaylene Dawson (née McCulloch), 68, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1957, in Pocatello to Cecil and Marie McCulloch.
Gaylene married Robert Dawson and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, passionate arguments, adventure, and resilience.
She was preceded in death by her son Camden, her brother Devin, and her...
Burke J Butler
Sep 23, 2025
Burke J Butler, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1941, in American Falls, Idaho, to Morgan Dale Butler and Dorothy Warner Butler.
Growing up in Pocatello, Burke was known for his strong opinion on life, his great sense of humor, and his infectious laugh. He graduated from Pocatello High School. Burke...
Elizabeth Judith Carroll
Sep 22, 2025
Elizabeth Judith “Judy” Carroll, 90, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Judy was born February 15, 1935, Elizabeth Judy Stagg was born in Rockaway, New Jersey.
She grew up as an only child surrounded by lots of animals. Judy was very athletic and played the accordion. She was always dreaming of traveling the world....
Michael David Sheets
Sep 22, 2025
Michael David Sheets, 39, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by mountains, open skies, and the community he loved.
Born on February 25, 1986, in San Diego, California, Michael grew up playing soccer, cheering for the Padres and Chargers, and participating in technical theatre at Rocklin High School, where he discovered a talent for building, fixing, and creating behind the scenes.
A...
Heather Dawn Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Heather Dawn Knudsen Smith, age 48, returned to her heavenly home on September 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on April 29, 1977, in Pocatello, Idaho, Heather was the youngest of five children welcomed by her loving parents, Ken and Geri Knudsen. She spent her early childhood in Fort Hall, where she delighted in helping...
Wendy Jean Fullmer
Sep 21, 2025
Wendy Jean Fullmer, 65, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025.
Wendy was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 8, 1959, to her adoring parents, Boyd and Dorothy Harmon.
She married the love of her life, Norris T. Fullmer on June 20, 1987, in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho.
Wendy was very active. She loved being in nature, enjoying activities such as golfing...
Maleita Ann Baker
Sep 21, 2025
Maleita Ann Baker, 86, passed away on September 21, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
William Lander Tooley III
Sep 20, 2025
William “Bill” Lander Tooley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and civic leader, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Sun Valley, Idaho, surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old.
Bill was an avid jazz enthusiast, a connoisseur of Mexican food, a devoted fisherman, and a man who found his greatest joy outdoors - whether in the mountains...
Florence "Flo" Lorraine Menousek
Sep 20, 2025
Florence Lorraine “Flo” Menousek
June 9, 1926 – September 20, 2025
Florence (Flo) Lorraine Menousek, 99, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Quail Ridge Assisted Living in Pocatello. The Pocatello community lost a bright light that day. Flo was a beautiful, optimistic person who loved people, faced life with courage, and brought joy wherever she went.
Early Life & Education
Flo was...
Arthur Robin Kihm
Sep 20, 2025
Arthur Robin Kihm, 80, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Robin was born on December 1, 1944, to John Kihm and Lillian Ferne Smith Kihm in Courtright, Ontario, Canada.
According to Robin, he had two great life achievements. The first was when he married Sandra Frandsen on March 17, 1969, on the ranch near Moreland, Idaho. The second...
Ross D. Ruchti
Sep 20, 2025
Ross Daw Ruchti, 85, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.
Ross was born on December 3, 1939, in Pocatello. He married Anita Marie Richardson Ruchti, his wife and love of 61 years. Together they raised six children: Ross (Katy), Heidi, James (Wendy), Michael (Jen), Simon (Heather), and Amber (Dave). He was a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren....
Kent Shigeo Sakurada
Sep 19, 2025
Kent Shigeo Sakurada, 61, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 19, 2025.
He was born in Pocatello to Shigt and Lyda Sakurada. He grew up in Pocatello, attended Pocatello High School, and spent his life in the community he loved.
As a child, he enjoyed bingo and collecting toy cars and trucks. Later in life, his hobbies included baseball and basketball...
Charles Edward Coon
Sep 19, 2025
Charles Edward Coon, 73, passed away September 19, 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.
Allan Dean Morrison
Sep 18, 2025
Allan Dean Morrison, 75, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 18, 2025, surrounded by family.
Allan was born on November 14, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, to Dean and Leslie Morrison. At the age of five, he and his family moved to Pocatello, where he would spend the next 70 years building a life rooted in family, friendships, and a deep...
Adrian Dustin Miller
Sep 17, 2025
Adrian Dustin Miller passed away on September 17, 2025, at home.
He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 21, 2011, to Haley Dawn Miller. Adrian was a precocious child. From the age of three to five he only stopped talking long enough to eat and sleep. He knew the names of every dinosaur in his dinosaur books. Adrian and...
John Brian Paige
Sep 17, 2025
John B. Paige, 66, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on September 17, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
John was born on December 3, 1958, in Pocatello, ID, to Eldon and Mary Paige.
John graduated from Highland High School in 1977 and then took courses at Idaho State University’s electronics program. John discovered one of his passions when he began...
Stephen Dale Bailey
Sep 16, 2025
Stephen Dale Bailey, 80, passed away on September 16, 2025.
Stephen was born in Nampa, Idaho and was raised in Shoshone, Idaho with his younger siblings, Judy, Janet, and Jim.
Stephen attended Idaho State University for drafting and this is where he met the love of his wife, Mary. He spent many years in drafting and design. After 12 years of marriage,...
