Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

William Karl "Billy" Benkula

William Karl "Billy" Benkula

Apr 30, 2015

W. M. Karl "Billy" Benkula, loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother and husband of Pat Benkula, his wife of 39 years, passed away April 30, 2015 at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Also surviving are his three daughters, Kelli (Kevin) Pierce, Karla and Karina, two sons, Del and Alfred, nine grandchildren, Branden, Harlee, Grace, Emma, Seth, Sarah, Anna, Kamrron and...

Ushino Larson

Ushino Larson

Apr 29, 2015

Ushino Larson, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at a local care center. As per Ushino's wishes, there will be no services and creamtion will take place. Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208-233-1500. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com

Colleen Lynette Traylor

Colleen Lynette Traylor

Apr 28, 2015

Colleen Traylor, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at a local care center. Per Colleen's wishes, there will be no services. Cremation will take place. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208-233-1500. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com No services to be...

Edna Belle Conner

Edna Belle Conner

Apr 28, 2015

Edna Belle Conner 90, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Edna was born October 24, 1924 in Richfield, Idaho to Nicholas and Lorinda Newby. Edna graduated from Richfield High School and went on to Albion Normal School where she received her teaching degree in 1947. She briefly taught school in Blackfoot before...

Theodore A King

Theodore A King

Apr 27, 2015

Theodore A. King, Jr, our beloved Father, Brother and friend, who will be missed, left this world peacefully to be with our Lord, April 27, 2015. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his first grandchild, Connor Patrick King.Ted was preceded in death by his father, Theodore A. King, Sr.; mother, Lillian King; sister, Margaret C. King; and a little...

Kerri Marie Heath-Steed

Kerri Marie Heath-Steed

Apr 27, 2015

Kerri Marie Heath-Steed, 23, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at her home. Kerri was born in Evanston, Wyoming on December 13, 1991 to Steven Timothy & Vera Jane Heath. She attended high school at Pocatello High School, and has resided in Pocatello, Idaho with her husband James Steed and her two sons.Kerri and James were married on March 7,...

Pfc. Duane Allen Rittenhouse

Pfc. Duane Allen Rittenhouse

Apr 27, 2015

Pfc. Duane Allen Rittenhouse, 23 stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2015. Duane was born January 6, 1992 in Billings, Montana. In May, 2011 he graduated from Filer High School and then took a job with Logan's market. He worked there until 2013 when he enlisted with the Cavalry Scouts and was sent to...

Joe Torres

Joe Torres

Apr 27, 2015

Joe Torres Sr. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother Joe Martinez Torres passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was 85. Joe was born March 22, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas, the oldest child of Mauricio Lopez Torres and Andrea Martinez Torres. He attended school through the second...

Arthur Dean Lish

Arthur Dean Lish

Apr 26, 2015

Arthur Dean Lish, 81, of Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Missouri. Arthur was born on June 9, 1933 in Pocatello, Idaho to Marion and Viola Lish. He was the youngest of 4 children; Ralph, Paul, Erma, and Arthur. He was home schooled by his parents. Arthur was never married. He worked at a vocational center in Missouri...

Charles Elmer Harmon

Charles Elmer Harmon

Apr 26, 2015

Charles Elmer Harmon, 93, Twin Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at his home in Magic Lake Reservoir. He was born on March 14, 1922 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Jeanette and Paul Harman, he had one ½ brother and a sister. Chuck joined the Navy in 1942 and graduated from Officer Training and Flight School. In January...

Beatrice Crandall

Beatrice Crandall

Apr 24, 2015

Beatrice "Bea" Crandall, 93, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 at a local care center from causes incident to age. Bea was born on April 22, 1922 in Preston, Idaho to Nels G. Peterson and Carrie Olson, growing up in Preston. She graduated from Preston High School in 1940. She married James K. Crandall on August 30, 1939 in...

Mary Ann Obenchain

Mary Ann Obenchain

Apr 23, 2015

Mary Ann Obenchain passed away peacefully from this life on April 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years of age. Mary Ann was born to Remi Charles Mattan and Theresa Jane (Burget) Mattan on November 8, 1931 in Delia Kansas. She was the second child born to that marriage. Mary attended a Catholic school in Dawson,...

Raymond Vernon Covert

Raymond Vernon Covert

Apr 22, 2015

Raymond Vernon Covert, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 while residing at Ridge Wind Assisted Living. Raymond passed away due to heart and lung complications. He was a former resident of Cotton Wood Cove Retirement Home. Raymond was also a World War II veteran. The family is honoring Raymond's request to be cremated without services, and the...

Dorothy Bailey Cline Custer

Dorothy Bailey Cline Custer

Apr 22, 2015

Dorothy B. Cline Custer May 30, 1911- April 22, 2015 TWIN FALLS Dorothy B. Cline Custer 103, of Twin Falls surrounded by her family at home, "flew away like a butterfly" to her new home in Heaven on April 22nd, 2015. Dorothy was born May 30, 1911 in Hailey, Idaho to Charles Clay and Theresa Elizabeth Cline. She lived her...

Al Amen

Al Amen

Apr 20, 2015

Alfred "Al" Amen, 77, Jerome, passed away April 20, 2015 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 11:00 AM at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home.

Shirley Henricksen

Shirley Henricksen

Apr 19, 2015

Shirley Later Garvin Henricksen, age 102, passed away peacefully in Pocatello Idaho on April 19, 2015. Shirley was born on September 15, 1912 in Rigby, Idaho. She was eldest of four children born to Lawrence Ray Later and Mabel Emily Cordon Later. At the time of her birth, Rigby was a part of Fremont County. She was born in a...

Zachary Thomas Howerton

Zachary Thomas Howerton

Apr 19, 2015

Zachary Thomas Howerton, born October 13, 1985, passed away on April 19, 2015. Zachary was born and raised in Pocatello ID and attended Chubbuck elementary, Hawthorne Middle School, and graduated from Highland High School in 2004. After his graduation, Zachary worked as an Environmental Specialist at Simplot and then continued his career path at Con Agra Foods. In February of...

Brian Bennett

Brian Bennett

Apr 19, 2015

Brian Todd Bennett, 57, Kimberly, left this earth on April 19, 2015 at his residence. Brian was born on July 6, 1957 in Blackfoot, Idaho to James and Beverly (Wixom) Bennett. He attended grade school in Blackfoot and later moved to Twin Falls, where he graduated high school and took some drafting classes in college. He later served his country...

June Phillips

June Phillips

Apr 18, 2015

June Craven-Phillips passed peacefully on April 18, 2015 in Chubbuck, Idaho at the age of 84. June was born on June 16, 1930 to H.L. "Red" Craven and Bertha Tidwell-Craven in Ashton, Idaho. She attended school in Ashton and, upon her high school graduation, attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. June married Grant Phillips of Tetonia, Idaho in...

Cindy Engman

Cindy Engman

Apr 18, 2015

Cindy went to be with her Heavenly Father after a long illness on April 18, 2015.Cindy was born on April 16, 1961 to Rex and Rosie Gallimore, one of five children. She was the second to last baby and she was born with a big smile and heart. Cindy was raised in Shoshone, Idaho. She attended School at Shoshone High,...