Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
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.
A complete obituary will be posted here as it is made available.
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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...
Stephen N. Cook
Mar 8, 2025
Stephen N. Cook, 79, of Twin Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted here as it is made available.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.
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Joy Marie Ranstrom
Mar 8, 2025
Joy Marie (Morris) Ranstrom, 72, went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2025. Her family surrounded her as she left peacefully in her sleep.
Joy was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on October 26, 1952, to Layton and Pauline Morris. She was their youngest daughter, one of six children.
Joy attended school in American Falls, Idaho, where she graduated in 1971. She...
Marlene Thietten
Mar 8, 2025
Marlene Thietten, born September 24, 1944, in Kimberly, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 80. A long-time resident of Twin Falls, Marlene found joy in the beauty of Idaho’s landscapes and the simple pleasures of life.
She was a loving mother to her daughters, Shauna Kuest and Stacy Kuest, both of Asheville, North Carolina. Marlene...
Donna Fisher
Mar 7, 2025
Donna Jean Fisher, 81, of Twin Falls passed away on March 7, 2025.
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Kenneth Patterson
Mar 5, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Patterson, 87, of Jerome passed away on March 5, 2025.Ken grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and always credited his father for turning him into a lifelong Royals fan.He proudly served our nation in the U.S. Navy and moved his family to Idaho after receiving an Honorable Discharge in order to pioneer two churches. As a graduate of...
Airess Sandoval
Mar 4, 2025
Airess Grace Sandoval made a dramatic entrance into this world (quite literally) born in an ambulance on November 19, 1994, in Poplar, Montana, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. It was only fitting that someone so bold and unforgettable would make such an entrance.
Airess was many things, a sister, daughter, wife, and friend, but above all, she was a force...
Cornelia Kalkman
Mar 4, 2025
Our sweet mother, mama, Oma and great-Oma, Cornelia Johanna Kalkman passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at her daughter’s home, with her loving family by her side.
Cornelia was born on November 28, 1932, in Rotterdam Netherlands, to Maarten and Magdalena Catharina Groenendijk. Cornelia was the first child and only daughter and the pride of the family. Her happy early...
Robert E. Dillon
Mar 3, 2025
Robert Eugene Dillon, 91, passed away on March 3, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1350 Baldy Ave. Pocatello, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Grace Lutheran Church in Robert's name.
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