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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Roma Hemsley
Mar 22, 2025
Roma McKnight Hemsley, 99, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Copper Summit Assisted Living in Pocatello, ID. She was born on December 21, 1925, at the home of her parents in Lewiston, UT. Roma’s father, Joseph McKnight was born on February 8, 1888 in Riccarton, Scotland and her mother, Gertrude Spackman was born on January 1890 in Lewiston, UT....
Lois Maxine Larsen
Mar 21, 2025
Lois Maxine (Hutchison) Larsen, 85, of Inkom, ID passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Pocatello, ID.
Lois was born in Pingree, Idaho, April 20th, 1939, to Lloyd and Martha Hutchison of Pingree, ID. Lois was a 1957 graduate of Snake River High School, where she met her future husband Paul Jorgensen and brought into the world two children, Janis...
Ira B. Tusch
Mar 21, 2025
Ira Barry Tusch, 50, passed away from natural causes on March 21, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1974 in Boise, Idaho. He was adopted by Mari Tusch on February 12, 1975.
Ira attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello School District Evening High School in 1996.
Ira married Shamae Delahoussaye in 1994 and was subsequently divorced.
Over the years, Ira...
Tamara Lee Lish
Mar 20, 2025
Tamara Lee Lish, 70, passed away on March 20, 2025. Tamara was born on July 21, 1954 to Dave and LaRae Lish.
Tami and her brothers Paul and Mitch were raised on the family farm south of Inkom. They had many adventures playing in the creek, riding their runner sleds down the road to catch the school bus, and summers playing...
Marlene Stock
Mar 20, 2025
Marlene Piggott Stock passed away peacefully while watching her favorite pass-time, Sports, on March 20, 2025.
Marlene was born May 1, 1938, in Bloomington, Idaho to Thomas Taylor and LaRue Piggott. She spent her school years in the Bear Lake School district, graduating from Fielding High School in Paris, Idaho 1956. Marlene attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City,...
Tyler Osterhout
Mar 18, 2025
Tyler Jay Osterhout passed away on March 18, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at 51.
Born on March 29, 1973, in Rupert, Idaho, his life was filled with laughter, stories, and love for his family and friends.
Although his family changed and grew throughout the years, Tyler always cherished his time with his parents, Deana Lee Hite and Jay Leon Osterhout, and...
Martin L. Spruill
Mar 18, 2025
Martin Luther Spruill was born September 18, 1953 in California to Joseph Bagget Spruill and Jean Beverly Jenkins. He was 1 of 11 children. Martin moved to Utah at a very early age where he grew up. Martin served in the Army as a tank mechanic and sharp shooter. He later worked in the oil fields, worked as a mechanic,...
Ruby E. Rose
Mar 18, 2025
Ruby Ethel Rose, 92, peacefully passed away at home on March 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Ruby was born on December 1, 1932, to Clifford Bittick and Eva Darden Bittick in Roswell, Idaho. She spent her growing up years in Roswell and graduated High School in Parma, Idaho.
Ruby was raised Baptist and later joined the Lutheran Church.
Ruby married the love...
JoAnn E. Buchanan
Mar 17, 2025
In remembrance of our beloved mother, JoAnn E. (Gunsing) Buchanan, who passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 17, 2025, in Anacortes, Washington, surrounded by her devoted son and his family just days before her 84th birthday.
Born on March 21, 1941, in San Diego, California, to Dutch immigrants, JoAnn grew up alongside her older brother, Peter, where she learned the importance...
Michael David Smith
Mar 17, 2025
Michael David Smith, born November 27, 1947, in Onawa, Iowa, launched his final fishing trip on March 17, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by family.
Mike was the firstborn to William "Bill" Smith and Darlene Smith. Growing up in rural Iowa, he learned to love the outdoors and passed that passion down to his two boys. He graduated from high...
Marjorie Ruth Parks
Mar 15, 2025
Marjorie Ruth Parks, born June 29, 1933 to John Willis Richards and Martha Lucille Evans, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on March 15, 2025. She was the third of five children and from an early age, her gentle spirit and unwavering integrity set her apart.
Marjorie's life was defined by her infinite love for her children...
Barbara "Barbie" J. Smith
Mar 15, 2025
Barbara "Barbie" Joann Smith (Berkman), 40 passed away on March 15, 2025.
Barbie was born on March 17, 1984 to Tim and Donna (Pike) Berkman. She was the oldest child. She has three younger sisters, Chelsea, Kharma, and Shandie. She enjoyed riding horses, mules, shooting, camping, various outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.
She graduated from Edwardsville High School...
Barbara Jo "Bobby Jo" Christensen
Mar 14, 2025
Barbara Jo (Bobby Jo) Christensen, a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 14, 2025, at her home in Chubbuck, Idaho, after bravely fighting stage 4 cancer for 3½ years.
Born on September 11, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Vincent and Eula Ellsworth, Bobby Jo leaves behind a legacy of kindness, cherished...
Donald "Don" E. Ford Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Donald "Don" E. Ford Sr., 88, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available.
A Graveside Service for Don will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Park, 2296 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. Don's family has requested to have family...
Deborah "Debbie" L. Degner
Mar 13, 2025
Deborah Lea Degner, born on April 2, 1951, in Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 13, 2025, with her family by her side. She grew up in Hansen, where her parents owned a grocery store, before relocating to Twin Falls, where she graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1969.
On May 4, 1975, Debbie married Paul Degner in Buhl,...
Thomas Taylor
Mar 12, 2025
Thomas Dale Taylor 66, of Twin Falls, Idaho went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Also known as, "Tom/Tommy & Groovy." He was born December 31, 1958, in Jerome, Idaho to Thomas G. Taylor and Monica A. (Osborn) Taylor.
He was the oldest of eight children. Dale (Julie) Taylor, Jill...
Susan K. Rainey
Mar 11, 2025
Susan K. Rainey, 74, of Twin Falls , passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted here as it is made available.
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Richard J. Trussel
Mar 10, 2025
Richard Joseph Trussel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Pocatello, Idaho, on Monday, March 10, 2025, following an extended illness. He was 81 years old.
Richard was born in Montpelier, Idaho, in 1943 and moved to Pocatello in the ninth grade. It was there that he met his lifelong best friend, Randy Guidinger....
Jimmy Petersson
Mar 9, 2025
Jimmy Petersson, 52, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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Joyce Renee Chupa
Mar 9, 2025
Joyce Renee Chupa, 74, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9th, 2025. Joyce was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on February 28, 1951. She was adopted along with her sister Lynna by parents Hy and Emily Rosencrantz of Buhl, Idaho. Joyce attended schools in Buhl, Hagerman, Wendell, and Boise State University.
Living on a farm, Joyce...
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