Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Wendell Eller

Wendell Eller

Jul 8, 2016

"The world's most amazing generation," lost another member on July 8th, 2016. Wendell Eller led a life that most of us can only imagine. Wendell Eller was born on December 8th, 2017 in Taurin, KS. In 1933 Wendell, his parents, and 7 siblings made the journey west to Twin Falls. The boys had to sleep in the ditch banks on...

Royal Slotten

Royal Slotten

Jul 7, 2016

Royal Christen Slotten, 89, longtime Twin Falls resident, passed away peacefully July 7, 2016 in Pocatello.Roy was born June 3rd, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Christen and Petra Haines Slotten, both strong Norwegian descents. He was raised in a dairy farm near Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Roy, along with his brother Ken became lifelong baseball enthusiast. As one of the last draftees...

Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Jul 5, 2016

Our beloved wife and mother Kelly L. Hall, age 57, passed away July 5 th , 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. Kelly was born May 7 th , 1959, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Connie Engle. Kelly currently resided in Pocatello, Idaho with family. Kelly was raised in Lima, Ohio, and graduated from Shawnee High...

Bart Rees

Bart Rees

Jul 5, 2016

Bart John Rees, passed away in his sleep peacefully; following his favorite day of the year "the fourth of July". Bart was born on October 30, 1974 in Tempe, Arizona to Linda Ruth McMurtrey and Ernest John Rees. Bart was raised in Chubbuck Idaho, attending schools at; Chubbuck Elementary, Hawthorne Jr. High and Highland High School. Bart had a passion...

Sharon "Pam" Bilby

Sharon "Pam" Bilby

Jul 4, 2016

Sharon "Pam" Bilby passed away July 4, 2016. No services are scheduled to take place at this time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family under the "Share a Memory" tab on this page.

Michael Joshua Mcgonigal

Michael Joshua Mcgonigal

Jul 4, 2016

Michael Joshua McGonigal, son, brother & friend, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 4, 2016. Michael was the youngest of 4 children. He was brought into this world to bring us "hope" and he was "our hope". Michael was a beautiful soul who was so adored by his siblings, his family, and his friends.Michael was born and raised...

Kent Sawyer

Kent Sawyer

Jul 4, 2016

Elvin "Kent" Sawyer, 79, peacefully fell asleep in death on July 4, 2016. A fitting day for a man who so deeply valued his independence. Kent was born at his grandparents home in Shelley, Idaho on July 17, 1936 to Elvin Hershel Sawyer and Irene Violet Kump Sawyer. In his early life Kent was raised and influenced by his grandparents,...

WIlliam Douglas Brisco

WIlliam Douglas Brisco

Jul 4, 2016

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Stephen Clyde Nelson

Stephen Clyde Nelson

Jul 3, 2016

Stephen Clyde Nelson, 66 of Pocatello, passed away July 3, 2016 at his home. Steve was born January 20, 1950 to Clyde Nelson and Mildred Cornwall Nelson. He was the baby of the family being the 8th child.Steve was raised in Pocatello where he also attended school. He met Anita Helen Winters in Missouri and they married in 1968 and...

Haireld Lamar Christensen

Haireld Lamar Christensen

Jul 3, 2016

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Haireld LaMar Christensen peacefully passed away at the Idaho State Veteran's home in Pocatello, Idaho on Sunday July 3, 2016. LaMar was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second of three boys to Haireld Hans and Ethel James Christensen, on January 31, 1926. At age two, LaMar's family moved to Pocatello, where LaMar would...

James Douglas

James Douglas

Jul 3, 2016

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John Burwell

John Burwell

Jul 2, 2016

John Burwell Jr., 90, passed away July 2, 2016 in Pocatello Idaho. He was born February 11, 1926 in Roberts, Idaho, son of John and Olive Burwell. John was an avid sportsman. He loved being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. His favorite fishing spots were Blackfoot, American Falls, and Chesterfield reservoirs. Growing up he enjoyed sports but especially loved playing...

Margaret "Peggy" Colucci

Margaret "Peggy" Colucci

Jun 30, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Colucci passed away at her home on June 30, 2016. Services will be posted as they become available. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family under the "Share a Memory" tab on this page.

Robert A. "Sam" Bass

Robert A. "Sam" Bass

Jun 29, 2016

Robert Allen Bass, also known as Sam, was born in a naval hospital in Massachusetts on March 20, 1945. He grew up in Hanover, Massachusetts and graduated from Hanover High in 1964.Sam joined the Army in October of 1964. When he got out of the army in 1968, he got a job working for Kettinburg Marina in San Diego, California....

Thomas Russell Baldwin

Thomas Russell Baldwin

Jun 28, 2016

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Raedean Graybill

Raedean Graybill

Jun 28, 2016

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Bonnie Darlene Grubb

Bonnie Darlene Grubb

Jun 27, 2016

Bonnie Darlene Grubb, age 77, of Twin Falls, ID passed away at home surrounded by family in the early mornings hours of Monday, June 27th 2016.

 

She was born in Sacramento, CA on August 6th, 1938.  She was the daughter of Jim Chapman and Frances Pollard.  Bonnie met the love of her life, Kenneth Wayne Grubb, through...

Marlin Lloyd Bowman

Marlin Lloyd Bowman

Jun 26, 2016

Marlin Lloyd Bowman, 80 passed away peacefully at home June 26, 2016, following a valiant struggle with cancer.Marlin was born May 26, 1936 in Pocatello to Elmer Lloyd and Wilma (Hill) Bowman. He was raised in Marsh Valley.Marlin married his sweetheart, Jolene Evans on December 9, 1955.Marlin enjoyed 4-wheeling, chariot racing, and spending time at his cabin in Leadore. He...

Harold R. Garlick

Harold R. Garlick

Jun 26, 2016

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Madge Marie Parke

Madge Marie Parke

Jun 24, 2016

Madge M. Dopp Parke, 79 died on June 24, 2016 at her home. Madge was born on September 9, 1936 to Kenneth O. and Julia Johnson Dopp in Fruitvale Idaho. She attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School. She also attended Business College in Idaho Falls.On August 28, 1958 Madge married Lynn H. Parke in...