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Gene Lloyd Packer
May 22, 2026
Gene Lloyd Packer, born to Leo and Ina Mecham Packer in Pocatello, ID, on June 20, 1935. His arrival at 5:58 am makes sense as he has always been an early riser, enjoying the quiet morning with a cup of coffee and a game of solitaire. Gene peacefully passed away on the afternoon of May 22, 2026.
He married the love...
William "Pete" Woodroof
May 21, 2026
William "Pete" Woodroof, 85, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home in Hailey, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Service details for Pete will be announced when they become available.
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Leo Clyde Turnbeaugh
May 21, 2026
Leo Clyde Turnbeaugh was born on February 28, 1952, just 52 minutes shy of being a leap year baby. He grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1970. Immediately following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and spent four years on diesel submarines based in San Diego, CA. Leo returned to Pocatello following his honorable discharge...
Earl C Chester
May 20, 2026
Earl Cephas Chester Jr. passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Earl was born May 29, 1940, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He grew up on a farm where he fondly recalled spending more time fishing the small creeks around the farm than doing farmwork. His teachers recognized him as a talented student...
Butch McDougall
May 19, 2026
Butch McDougall, 78, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on May 19, 2026.
Butch was born to Harry and Shirley McDougall on December 17, 1947 in Pocatello. He was a member of the first graduating class of the newly built Highland High School and remained a lifelong resident of Pocatello.
In his younger years Butch could often be found flying his airplane, racing...
Donald George Cummings
May 18, 2026
Donald George Cummings passed away quietly on May 18th, 2026, from natural causes. He was 101 years old.
Donald was born on September 7th, 1924, in Beverly Glen, CA. to Elmer Willis Cummings and Anna Christina Nuffer Cummings. His mother died when he was three and he was sent to be raised by Joseph A. and Greta Nuffer (his uncle and...
Eddie Joe
May 17, 2026
Eddie Joe, 78, passed away on May 17, 2026.
No services will be held.
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Joyce Joann McNurlin
May 17, 2026
Joyce Joann McNurlin, 83, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Joyce was a devoted stay-at-home mother whose life was marked by love, dedication, and a deep care for her family. She was born to Rosa Pearl Powers and Howard Scot Blevins on March 13, 1943, in Boissevain, Virginia. Joyce’s early years were shaped...
Kim William Tillotson
May 16, 2026
Kim lived with a quiet strength, an adventurous spirit, and a deep love for nature. Raised on a farm, he developed a lasting connection to wildlife and the land that stayed with him throughout his life.
He was the son of Commadore and Elaine, and grew up with his brothers—Kirk, Brent, John, and Terry—and his sister, Nancy.
Kim found peace in the...
Jesus Lawrence Acosta
May 16, 2026
Jesus Lawrence Acosta, 68, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 5 kidney disease. Born on July 27, 1957, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Jose and Wanda Acosta, Jesus later moved with his family to Pocatello, Idaho.
From a young age, Jesus shared a passion for music with his brothers and father, learning to play by...
Manijeh Dailami
May 15, 2026
Manijeh Jalalzadeh Dailami, 96, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home in Logan, Utah. She was born November 26, 1929, in Abadan, Iran, to Mohamad Javad and Sakeeneh Badr Jalalzadeh, the third of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Al, in 2013, and her grandson Khody in 2018.
Manijeh lived through a remarkable period...
Helen Elizabeth Lindstrom
May 15, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Lindstrom passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 6, 1941, and spent much of her life in Idaho, where she was known for her kindness, resilience, and love for family and friends. Helen was born in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Walter Oliver Rhodes and Elizabeth Bailey, who later...
Robert Wayne Stone
May 15, 2026
Robert (Bob) Wayne Stone, 88, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away in the early morning of Friday, May 15th, 2026.
Robert was born in Butte, Montana to Wayne and Frances Stone. After a few years in Montana, the family moved to Pocatello, Idaho. Bob’s growing up years were spent with his siblings – Richard, Marylinn, James, and Leilani. Growing up in Pocatello...
Craig Hillebrant
May 14, 2026
Craig Denzil Hillebrant, 65, passed away on May 14, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Harvey Dean Partner
May 14, 2026
Harvey Dean Partner, 84, passed away on May 14th, 2026 surrounded by his wife, Sharleen and loved ones.
Harvey was born July 2, 1941 to Dale Partner and Lillian Kreiter in Pocatello, Idaho. He was the oldest and only son. His sisters Doris, Lois, and Zee joined the family over the years.
Harvey graduated from Pocatello High School in 1959. He attended...
Leisaann M. Dennington
May 12, 2026
Leisaann M. Denington, 70, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
In keeping with Leisaann's wishes, no formal services will be held.
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Richard Dwain Orgill "Ike"
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Ike passed away peacefully at home in McCammon, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones who had been the center of his world.
Some lives are built with steady hands, a quick wit, and a heart that never stops showing up. Richard Dwain “Ike” Orgill lived such a life.
Born on August 16, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho, Ike was the...
Sherri Ann Christensen
May 11, 2026
Sherri Ann Christensen, 64, passed away on May 11, 2026.
Sherri was born in Pocatello, Idaho on July 6, 1961, to Bill and Betty McCarty. She had a brother Mike and a sister Terri. She attended grade school through high school in Pocatello and graduated from Highland High School in 1979.
She married Marvin Christensen in 1979, and they were married for...
Beth Gott Mason
May 11, 2026
Beth Joanne Mason, 84, of Twin Falls, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 11, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1942, to Jack and Arvilla Gott in Hailey, Idaho. Beth graduated from high school in the Wood River Valley. She attended beauty school in Twin Falls and went on to be a hair stylist for 60-plus...
Jose Jesus Oresco
May 10, 2026
Jose Jesus Oresco, 78, has left us and went on to join his dearest and beloved granddaughter, Sydelle, on May 10, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.
He grew up and spent most of his childhood at his home in Fort Hall, Idaho. Jose attended Tyhee Elementary School, Hawthorne Jr. High School, Highland High School, and graduated from Chilocco Indian School.
Jose worked for...
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