Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Sarah G Cole
Jun 1, 2025
Sarah G Cole, 85, passed away on June 1, 2025. Sarah, known to her friends and family as Sadie, was born on December 4, 1939 in Edinburgh, Scotland to William and Sarah Gillan.
Just Three months and 3 days before Sadie was born Nazi Germany invaded Poland. With WWII setting the stage for the early foundational years of her life experience...
Ernest Leon Tolman
Jun 1, 2025
Ernest Leon Tolman, 80, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025.
Ernest was born on October 19, 1944. His parents were Samuel and June Tolman. Ernie was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, along with his sister, Joy and brother, Steve.
Ernie enjoyed and played baseball, football, track and wrestling for Pocatello High School. He graduated from Pocatello High School...
Richard LaMar Armstrong
Jun 1, 2025
Richard LaMar Armstrong 94 of Pocatello ‘croaked’ in the early hours of Sunday morning June 1st, 2025. “We can all go to Disneyland now!” That line was from one of his favorite jokes: “Grandpa, Grandpa, make a noise like a frog!... Dad says, when you ‘croak’, we are all going to Disneyland!!” He always enjoyed a good joke and a...
Lynn McDaniel
Jun 1, 2025
Alberta Merlynn Walker McDaniel, 82, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Lynn was born July 11, 1942 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in the Idaho Falls and Shelley areas and enjoyed playing basketball, playing drums in the high school band, and riding horses. Lynn graduated from Shelley High School in 1960.
Lynn married...
Lorraine Alexander
May 31, 2025
Lorraine Christensen Alexander was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on October 21, 1936, to Darald Henry Christensen and Rita Abercrombie Christensen. She was the second of five siblings: Dorene (Joe) Farrens, Dee (Jackie), Claude (Kay), and Marva Jean (Bob, aka Bill).
A graduate of Aberdeen High School, Class of 1955, Lorraine went on to serve in the U.S. Army, where she met...
David Kendall Hill
May 31, 2025
David "Dave" Kendall Hill, 66, of Hansen, Idaho, passed away May 31, 2025, at St. Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho.
Dave, born on March 19, 1959, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Bill and Virginia Hill. Dave was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother whose legacy will live on through his family and the many lives he touched during his time on...
Kameron Aden Bowers
May 31, 2025
Kameron Aden Bowers passed away May 31, 2025 due to a drowning accident in Grace, Idaho. He was born June 25, 2006 to Paul Kendell and Kelli Dawn Lewis Bowers at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
Kameron attended school at The Academy, Connor Academy, and graduated from Gem Prep Pocatello in 2024. His high school years were spent taking dual...
Kamari Jade Alvarez
May 24, 2025
Kamari Jade Alvarez, 3, passed away on May 24, 2025.
A full obituary can be found here as soon as it is available.
A viewing will be held Friday, May 30, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Wilks Funeral Home. 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho 83202. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm...
Dan 'N.' Taylor
May 23, 2025
Dan 'N.' Taylor died May 23, 2025, leaving behind his wife, Linda Sue (Rogers), and their sons, Danny 'A.' and Brandon 'G.' Taylor.
Dan was known for his candid nature and quick wit, qualities that could both challenge and entertain those around him. He was never one to sugarcoat his thoughts, but in his own way, he made sure the people...
Randall "Randy" Lewis
May 21, 2025
Randall (Randy) Neil Lewis, 75, passed away May 21, 2025 at his home in Lava Hot Springs after a long battle with cancer.
He was born June 2, 1949 in Blackfoot, Idaho as the first of seven children to Harry Neil Lewis and Dorothy Affie Rowe Lewis. He was raised in Blackfoot for the first few years and then the family...
William Levi Coates
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Levi Coates Jr. Born on May 6, 1950, William departed this life on May 19, 2025.
William began his remarkable career as an Air Force air traffic controlman in 1969. After Vietnam, William completed his welding certification from the College of Southern Idaho in 1976. His industrious drive led...
Kristy A. Piper
May 19, 2025
Kristy Ann Piper, 57, of Pocatello, ID passed away surrounded by loved ones. She was a force of nature: honest to a fault, loyal beyond measure, and absolutely one of a kind.Born on November 7, 1967, to Allen Collins and Cyrena Egbert, Kristy was raised with a bold spirit and a big heart. If you were in her life —...
Jess Jack King
May 17, 2025
Jess J. King, 77, passed away on May 17, 2025.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Craig Von Reynolds
May 16, 2025
On the morning of May 16, 2025, Craig Von Reynolds passed away at his home. He was 76.
Craig was born July 15, 1948 to Von Earl Reynolds and Ireva Christine Sainsbury in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he spent his first eight years. His sister, Juliene, and his brother, Kent, were also born during their years in Twin Falls. He loved...
Trina Wollen
May 15, 2025
Trina Wollen,70, passed away unexpectedly at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho on May 15, 2025.
Trina was born on January 9, 1955 in Logan, Utah to Earl and Velda Egan. She was the oldest of seven children and grew up in Richmond, Utah. After graduating from Skyline High School in Logan, Utah she attended the LDS business college in Salt...
Carl "Terry" Jacobsen
May 15, 2025
Carl “Terry” Jacobsen passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1938, in St. Anthony, Idaho to Grace and Elden Jacobsen. After living and attending school in Southeast Idaho in his earlier years, he relocated with his family for a short time to California where he graduated from Pacifica High School.
In 1958 he began his career...
Louise Barnes
May 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ina Louise Walton Barnes
November 13, 1942 – May 14, 2025
With boundless love and unwavering strength, Ina Louise Walton Barnes, 82, passed away peacefully at Quail Ridge in Pocatello, Idaho, on May 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and grace.
Louise was born on Friday, November 13, 1942, at Star Valley Hospital in Afton, Wyoming. She...
Cheryl Y. Bergstrom
May 13, 2025
Cheryl Yvonne Bergstrom, 78, passed away on May 13, 2025.
Cheryl was born on March 22, 1947, to Rufus and Mary Carpenter in Dragerton, Utah. Cheryl was married to Martin Eugene Bergstrom. Cheryl was very talented and loved to crochet, quilt and sew. She made baby clothes and would often stay up all night making beautiful things to give away. If...
Robert S. Jackson Jr.
May 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Sidney Jackson, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and dedicated servicemember passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025, with his loving wife by his side at the age of 74. Bob was born on October 26, 1950, in Wendell, Idaho, to Robert Sr. and Laura Jackson. Bob attended school in Jerome and later graduated in 1969 from Jerome High School....
Neva R. Edwards
May 12, 2025
Neva R. Edwards, 98, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at her home on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Wilks Magic...
