Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Nykinzi Nichole Thomas

Nykinzi Nichole Thomas

Oct 19, 2023

Nykinzi Nichole Thomas, 18, passed away on October 19, 2023.

Nykinzi was born on November 2, 2004, in Rexburg, Idaho to Nichole Gondola and David Thomas at 11:38 a.m. She came into this world as a fighter. Nichole had a difficult pregnancy that resulted in losing Nykinzi’s twin. From the moment she was born, she lit up any room she was...

Robert Boyd Davis

Robert Boyd Davis

Oct 19, 2023

Our loving Father, Son, Brother, Grandpa and friend, Robert Boyd Davis age 57 passed away at home from congestive heart failure on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Robert was born January 1, 1966 in Pocatello, Idaho to Wayne and Charlene (Marshall/Dye) Davis. He lived all his life in Pocatello and Chubbuck attending Greenacres and Chubbuck Elementary schools, Hawthorne junior high and Skyline...

Elizabeth Marie Paananen

Elizabeth Marie Paananen

Oct 18, 2023

Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Paananen, 53, passed away on October 18, 2023.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Russell Sidell

Russell Sidell

Oct 18, 2023

Russell Sidell Edwin Sidell Our amazing father, Russell Edwin Sidell, 63, passed away peacefully on 18 October 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, his children, and his siblings. Our dad was born on 7 July 1960 in Ogden Utah to Donald Bruce and Marjorie Joanne Sidell. Shortly after his birth, Russ and his...

Debbie  Jean Moran

Debbie Jean Moran

Oct 17, 2023

Debbie Jean Moran (Chandler), 61, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on October 17, 2023 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. 

She was born February 17, 1962 in Pocatello, Idaho. At a young age, Debbie fell in love with reading. When she wasn’t lost in a good book, she and her 3 brothers were off on...

Linda Gail Aldridge

Linda Gail Aldridge

Oct 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Gail Aldridge on October 17, 2023. She was born in Houston, Texas, and her journey through life led her to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later to Indianapolis, Indiana. In her final years, she relocated to Boise, Idaho, to be close to her only son.

As the cherished and only...

Kathleen "Kathy" Doloris Wright

Kathleen "Kathy" Doloris Wright

Oct 17, 2023

Kathleen Doloris Wright, (Kathy) passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends Tuesday sharing stories and laughter.

Kathy was born in Juneau, Alaska to William & Vera Maier. She was the youngest of their 4 children, Margita, Frank, Rudolf, and Kathleen. Her first years were spent living in a house on the Back Loop Road in the' capital city of the territory...

Vern Dale Mitchell

Vern Dale Mitchell

Oct 17, 2023

Vern “Mitch” Dale Mitchell, 91, of Pocatello, passed away, October 17, 2023.

Mitch was born December 20, 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho. He had one sibling, Marge Mitchell. He enlisted in the Marine Corp on November 6, 1951. He was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant in 1954. He settled in Pocatello, Idaho with his wife and two daughters.

On November 27, 1954, Mitch...

Deanna Rosen

Deanna Rosen

Oct 16, 2023

Deanna Davies Rosen, 66, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on October 16, 2023 after a hard fought battle with Pancreatic cancer.

She was born Feb. 15, 1957 in Logan, Utah, the 2nd child and 1st daughter of Robert Richard and Carol Joyce Gooch Davies.

She married Ray Allan Rosen on April 30, 1982 in the...

Aaron  Michael Skeem

Aaron Michael Skeem

Oct 16, 2023

Aaron Michael Skeem, 49, passed away on October 16, 2023.

He was born on August 21, 1974, to Rulon LaMoyne and Lillie Fisher Skeem. He came into the world backside first and he was about three weeks late. The delivery was long and hard on baby and mother. As time went on, his parents noticed he didn’t see too well, and...

Regie Kay Wells Infanger

Regie Kay Wells Infanger

Oct 15, 2023

Regie Kay Wells Infanger

(Pronounced "REE-GEE" - don't get it wrong ;)

On 15 October 2023, Regie Kay Wells Infanger slipped quietly from this earth life to a better life with her son Eugene and her beloved Grandma Bowden. Also preceding her were her parents Loral and Paul Wells, and four siblings David Paul, Shawna Ranae Gunter, Keith Eugene, and Cherie Lynne...

Marlene Bringhurst Long

Marlene Bringhurst Long

Oct 14, 2023

Marlene Bringhurst Long, 92, of Tyhee, Idaho returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday October 14, 2023. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family members at home on the Bringhurst family farm where she had lived most of her life.

Marlene was born on January 25, 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho to Louis Granger Bringhurst and Grace Nanette Wight.

She was raised in...

David Leroy Ticknor

David Leroy Ticknor

Oct 13, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of David LeRoy Ticknor Jr. announce his passing on October 13, 2023. He was 92 years old.

David was born on July 7, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Velma and David LeRoy Ticknor. He was the oldest of four children. His younger years were spent on their Kansas farm where he learned...

Larry Allen Witcher, Jr.

Larry Allen Witcher, Jr.

Oct 13, 2023

Larry Allen Witcher Jr., 51, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania during a massive hurricane.

Larry moved to Pocatello and started his family with the love of his life, Sondra Marie Witcher. He began working at VTCU where he stayed for the remainder of his life.

Larry enjoyed various hobbies including fishing, golfing, and watching western...

Jack Kenneth Houghton

Jack Kenneth Houghton

Oct 12, 2023

Jack Kenneth Houghton, 81, passed away on October 12, 2023, after spending the day surrounded by family, who had one more day to let him know how loved he was.

He was born in Ogden, Utah to Herbert and Ella M Houghton. Jack was the 4th of 5 children, Evelyn Marie, Carolene, Herbert Paul, and Glen Archie. The family moved to...

Donna Alberta Taylor

Donna Alberta Taylor

Oct 12, 2023

Donna returned to her Heavenly Father October 12, 2023. Donna was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on May 4, 1939, to Donald and Dorothy Rupp. She was married to Jay N. Taylor and together they had 4 children 3 boys and 1 girl: Lynn, Richard, Ranee and Russell.

Donna was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Donna...

John Mackay

John Mackay

Oct 12, 2023

John Graham MacKay

John's wife, siblings, relatives, and many, many friends lost a wonderfully kind, loving, and funny man to an aggressive cancer on October 12, 2023. He was amazingly brave during this very difficult illness and never lost his wit.

John was born May 22, 1951 in Ashton, Idaho to Glen William MacKay and Dorothy Joan Irving MacKay. He spent his...

Marian Amonette Jensen

Marian Amonette Jensen

Oct 11, 2023

Marian Amonette Jensen, 90, passed away peacefully under the watchful and loving care of her Hospice and Grace Assisted Care providers on Wednesday, October 11th. Marian now joins her loving and devoted husband, Keith M. Jensen, who preceded her in death—her strongest and unwavering desire since Keith passed in 2019. Those who knew our Mom will remember her for her...

Bette Christine (Ferro) Doyle

Bette Christine (Ferro) Doyle

Oct 11, 2023

Bette Christine Doyle, 71, passed away on October 11, 2023.  

Bette’s full obituary and the story of her life will appear here following her service on Monday, October 23.

A viewing will be held from 12:00 – 2:00pm  at Wilks Funeral Home (211 W. Chubbuck Rd), followed immediately by graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery. Everyone who knew and loved Bette...

Connie Yarger

Connie Yarger

Oct 9, 2023

Connie Farnes Yarger passed peacefully on October 9, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Connie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 29, 1958, the second child of Eldon and Ila June Farnes.

She graduated from Pocatello High School with the class of 1976. While in high school she was a part of the Poky drill team and Poky High choir.

On June...