Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Pearl Arthuretta Bondhus
Feb 1, 2015
POCATELLO Pearl Arthuretta Bondhus, 71, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from natural causes. She was born July 1, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Thomas Singer and Muriel Joan (Dahlstedt) Buchanan. Pearl received her education in Southern California. She moved here to Idaho only 13 short years ago. Pearl was retired, doing waitressing...
Michael Steven Vore
Feb 1, 2015
Michael Steven Vore passed away peacefully at his home. Michael is survived by his daughter Carrie Jo Vore; Granddaughter Sadie Vore; Brother Keith Vore; Nieces Alyssa and Ashley; Nephews Marshall and Michael Paul; Father Harold Vore; Stepfather Robert L. Hronek; and Mother Hazel M. Hronek. No services are scheduled at this time. The family of Michael Vore would like to...
Eugene Charles Pickens
Feb 1, 2015
Eugene "Gene" Charles Pickens, 78, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born May 3, 1936 in Rigby, Idaho to Eugene V. and Blanche Pickens. He was the oldest of seven brothers and grew up in Pocatello. He was a member of the LDS church and was an active...
Carl Lynn Ames
Jan 31, 2015
Carl Lynn Ames, 68, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Carl was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. He started working for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1964. In 1965, he married Carlotta Gilbert. He retired from the UPRR after 41 years of service. He was a member of the LDS...
Felix E. Fletcher
Jan 31, 2015
Felix Fletcher passed away at the age of 72 in his home on January 31, 2015. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.wilksfuneralhome.com (208)238-8000
Kip Loren Brower
Jan 29, 2015
Kip was born and raised in Pocatello Idaho, to Loren and Lynette Brower. Kip has 3 siblings. Kip joined the Marines at 17 years old and was honorably discharged. Kip married Kathy Millward (marriage annulled) Kip began working at the Green Triangle as a bouncer and met his second wife Mildred Ravenscroft and had two daughters; Danielle (Bennett) and Jessie...
William Curry "Andy" Andrews
Jan 29, 2015
William Curry "Andy" Andrews, 82, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born in Abilene, Texas to Travis Wilson Andrews and Gladys Inez McCarty as child number three of six: Jacqueline, Jack, Curry (himself), Mary Ellen, Lucille, Patricia (Patsy). The first three all started 1 st grade at the same...
Evan Leonard Call
Jan 29, 2015
EVAN LEONARD CALL, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in SLC, Utah from natural causes. Family Graveside Services were conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2015 in the Chesterfield Idaho Cemetery. Services were under the care of Premier Funeral Home out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
James Robert Wilson
Jan 29, 2015
James Robert Wilson, 63, of Kimberly, passed away on January 29, 2015 in Twin Falls. He was born September 2, 1951, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Robert and Mildred Wilson, the third of four children. After graduating from Twin Falls High School in 1969, he studied Architecture at Idaho State University. He then returned to Twin Falls to join the...
Thomas Vaughn
Jan 26, 2015
Thomas Vaughn, 82, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Portneuf Medical Center. Tom was born in Marsh Center, Idaho on July 24, 1932 to Millard and Pearl Vaughn. He married the love of his life, Esther, on July 23, 1955. They were sealed in the LDS Ogden Temple on February 10, 1973. Tom worked for Kraft food for 33...
Nancy Lee Polatis
Jan 26, 2015
Nancy Lee Polatis, 64, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Portneuf Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in early summer. Time and place will be announced in the future. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the care of Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, ID 208-233-1500. Condolences can...
Lori Packard
Jan 25, 2015
Lori Kay Densley Packard was born in Murray, Utah on October 15, 1952 to Richard LaVern Densley and Lydia Ann Jenkins. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1960, the faith to which she strongly adhered her entire life. She grew up in Midvale, Utah where she graduated from Hillcrest High...
Ezra Evan Maynard
Jan 25, 2015
Ezra Evan Maynard, infant son of Evan and Jennifer Maynard became an angel on January 23, 2015 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Jerome, Idaho.
Russell Blaine Pietz
Jan 25, 2015
Russell Blaine Pietz Russell Blaine Pietz, 94 of Twin Falls Idaho passed away January 25, 2015 at his home at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho. Russell was born November 5, 1920 in Vesta, Minnesota, the son of Melvin W and Gunda Harriet Thompson Pietz. He grew up and attended schools graduating from McIntosh MN High School in 1937. He...
Clifford Steven Hatch
Jan 24, 2015
Clifford Steven Hatch passed January 24th 2015, peacefully at home in Fort Hall, Idaho at the age of 51. Steve was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on November 16th 1963 to Clifford Miner and Anita Kramer Hatch, his father passed away in 1973 his mother remarried in 1973 to Lloyd Falkner and they moved to Pocatello, Idaho.Steve attended schools in Aberdeen...
Beverly Jean Reed
Jan 24, 2015
Beverly Jean Hall Reed 79, died Saturday January 24, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. Beverly Hall Reed was born July 10, 1935 to William Huston and Maude Elizabeth Hall. She was the youngest of 10 children. Beverly was born Twin Falls, Idaho. She attended school in Jerome then moved to Twin Falls and graduated from Twin...
Judy Marie Cohee
Jan 24, 2015
Judy Marie Cohee; a 70 year old Rupert resident passed away January 24, 2015 at the Twin Falls care center. Judy was the eldest child of Carl Anthony and Eleanor Mae Muegerl. She was raised on a farm in Filer and later moved to Murtaugh. Judy was her dads hired hand as she would always say. She graduated Murtaugh high...
Mark Mccollum
Jan 23, 2015
John "Mark" McCollum, 50, passed away on January 23, 2015. He was born in Pocatello on January 31, 1964 to Benjamin and Ruth McCollum. Mark Graduated from Pocatello High School, attended Boise State, graduated from Idaho State University with a B.A. in Business, and earned his graduate degree from Pacific Coast Banking School. He married Rebecca "Becky" Burnham on October...

