Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Nedra Kirkland
Sep 27, 2011
Nedra Golden Kirkland passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City September 27 th 2011. She was born to Harold H. and LaRu Smoot Golden in Boise, Idaho, on March 16, 1937. Married to Robert Kirkland in the Idaho Falls Temple. She was cheerful and happy by nature, and great company when she was feeling well. She was an insulin dependent...
Vida Ricks Labbee
Sep 27, 2011
Vida Ricks Labbee, 90, passed away peacefully with her granddaughter by her side at a local care facility Wednesday, September 27, 2011. Vida was born February 3, 1921 to David Lester and Irma Dean (Ross) Ricks in Rexburg, Idaho. She married Warren Albertson, and was his faithful companion until his death. She later married Ralph Labbee and was equally endeared...
Dale E. Drown
Sep 27, 2011
Dale E. Drown 1956 - 2011 My sweet brother Dale E. Drown, age 55, died of a sudden heart attack at his home in Twin Falls on September 27, 2011. He was a quiet man with a gentle, caring heart and was deeply loved. Dale was born on July 31, 1956 in Twin Falls to Tim and Elizabeth Drown and...
Maxine Call
Sep 26, 2011
Maxine Call, 92, of Pocatello, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011, at a local care center. She was born on August 20, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah, to John and Ada Moss. She was raised in Conrad, Montana, as well as Ammon, Idaho. She married Elwin "Frosty" Call on August 25, 1935. Together they raised 7 children. Her life...
Vivian Knighton
Sep 26, 2011
Vivian Hazel Cayton Knighton, 102, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully September 26, 2011, at Stoney Creek Living Center, in Twin Falls Idaho. Vivian was born on July 14, 1909 in Tyrone, Oklahoma. She was the third of four daughters born to James Garfield and Minnie Etta (Polmanteer) Cayton. When Vivian was five months old the family moved to southeastern...
Daniel Gilbert
Sep 23, 2011
Daniel W. Gilbert, 83, of Michaud Creek, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello, 83201. There are no services to be held at this time.
Sheila Maureen Bajerski
Sep 22, 2011
Sheila Maureen Bajerski, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Sheila was born to Cecil and Constance Surry on July 1, 1942. Sheila married John F. Bajerski on February 17, 1973. They had a daughter together, Constance Irene. Sheila was employed for nearly 30 years as an 8th grade English teacher at Muscatel Middle School in...
Micah Nicole Story
Sep 20, 2011
On March 4, 1994, Curtis and Catherine, Justin and Brandon Story, proudly received their pink bundle of joy. Micah Nicole Story continued to be a joy carrier all throughout her life; bringing smiles to everyone she met or even passed in the stores. She is beautiful on the outside, along with being beautiful on the inside, with a heart of...
Lance Dale Simmons
Sep 20, 2011
Lance Dale Simmons, 25 passed away September 20, 2011 at a local hospital surrounded by family members following a brief illness. Lance was born October 11, 1985 in Pocatello. Lance worked at Royal Detailing with R.J. Anderson and took great pride in meticulous workmanship. Lance loved his family, Oakland Raiders, motorcycles, music, movies, truck and his dog, King. However, his...
Jan Freestone
Sep 20, 2011
Jan Freestone, 57, passed away Tuesday, September 20,2011, at her home in Hansen, Idaho, after a courageous two year battle with cancer. She was born January 26,1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho to John A. and Nancy S. Lawrence. Jan was raised in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1972. She then attended the University of Idaho,...
Ronda Tibbitts
Sep 18, 2011
Ronda Deon Clegg Tibbitts, 77, peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven on September 18, 2011, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mom was born April 1, 1934 in Logan, Utah, and lived there most of her life. She attended Woodruff Elementary, Logan Jr. High, and graduated from Logan High School. She moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 2010 and resided there...
Kenneth Pevo Jr
Sep 18, 2011
Kenneth Richard Pevo, Jr., 50, of Pocatello, passed away on September 18, 2011, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1961, the third of eight children. He attended Hillcrest Elementary and Junior High, and graduated from American Falls High School in 1979. In high school he was active in rodeo and Indian Club. He also attended the ISU...
Adeline Mattey
Sep 18, 2011
Adeline Mattey 1913- 2011 Adeline Mattey died Sept. 18, 2011 of natural causes. She was born June l, 1913 in Sykesville, PA to Nick and Anna Iarossi, (Ross). She grew up in Buffalo, NY and married Frank Mattey. They had two children, Dennis and Jacqueline. Adeline worked as a seamstress at M. Wilde with her husband until she retired. Addy...
GEORGE ELMER JAKWAY
Sep 18, 2011
George Elmer Jakway 1931 - 2011 George Elmer Jakway, 80, of Twin Falls, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 18, 2011. He was born on July 3, 1931 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Dale C. and Edna Carter Jakway. His parents owned a dairy business in Twin Falls and American Falls. He came from hardworking parents,...
Noriko Barrett
Sep 17, 2011
Noriko Mabuchi Barrett, 55, passed away September 17, 2011. Arrangements are pending under the care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello.
Carla Bransky
Sep 17, 2011
Carla Bransky, wife of Bill Bransky, passed away late Saturday night September 17, 2011. She will be missed by her husband Bill and all her family. She was born March 28, 1965 to Carlos and MelRae (Black) Starkey in Mesa, Arizona. Carla graduated from Preston High School in 1983. She worked for Dr. Gibby in Preston for many years. Later...
Noriko Barrett
Sep 17, 2011
Noriko Mabuchi Barrett, 55, passed away September 17, 2011. Arrangements are pending under the care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello. There are no services to be held at this time.
Julia Woodland
Sep 16, 2011
Julia Faye ‘Julie' Woodland, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 16, 2011. Julia was born June 16, 1940 in Idaho Falls to Robert James McSpadden and Dorothy Lucille Speas McSpadden. She grew up on farms in the Shelly/Firth area where she spent her summers working in the potato and sugar beet fields. She graduated from...
Regina Rae Wise
Sep 16, 2011
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