Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Audrey Lynn Butler

Audrey Lynn Butler

Dec 11, 2024

Audrey Lynn Butler, age 77, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on December 11, 2024. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on April 7, 1947, to Earl and Joy Garrard. She attended Pocatello High School, graduating in 1965.

Audrey worked at and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad, where she was also a proud member of the United Transportation Union. 

She enjoyed life,...

Betty Darlene Beck

Betty Darlene Beck

Dec 10, 2024

Betty Darlene Beck passed with her loving sisters by her side on December 10th, 2024.

Betty was born on November 22, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to Glenn and Mickey Van Sickle. Raised in Pocatello, she was the youngest of five children. Graduating from Pocatello High School in 1976, she was very active in the drama club, where she was particularly known...

Ricky "Rick" Dale Maritt

Ricky "Rick" Dale Maritt

Dec 9, 2024

Ricky Dale Maritt, age 65, went home to rejoin the family band on December 9, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's Disease. Rick was born on April 6, 1959, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Virgil and Wilma Maritt - the baby of the family, little brother, and best friend to his sisters Linda and Sandi.

Rick was born to a musical family, with...

Richard Stewart Martin

Richard Stewart Martin

Dec 9, 2024

Richard Stewart Martin, 59, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the "Guestbook" section below. 

Marjorie Morris

Marjorie Morris

Dec 8, 2024

Marjorie "Granny Goose" Morris, 85 of Jerome, Idaho passed away Sunday December 8th, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

She was born October 28th, 1939, to Bud and Althea Corben in Lamar, Missouri. Marjorie and her family relocated to the Eden, Idaho area where she attended school.

Marjorie Married Harold Morris on July 6th, 1958, in Eden, Idaho. They made their home in...

Merry L. Floyd

Merry L. Floyd

Dec 8, 2024

Merry L. Floyd, 80, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. 

Following in Merry's wishes no services will be held. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below. 

Joshua Don Koger

Joshua Don Koger

Dec 8, 2024

Joshua “Josh” Koger, born June 25, 1980 to Ramona Ping and Charles Aikin, went to be home with Jesus and his Papa on December 8, 2024.

Josh grew up in Pocatello and American Falls, Idaho. He attended school at Bonneville Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and American Falls high School. Josh spent most of his younger years running around causing ruckus with...

Bob Hershey

Bob Hershey

Dec 7, 2024

William “Bob” Robert Hershey, 67, passed away, December 7, 2024.

Bob was born October 18, 1957 to Virgil "Jack" and Bettie Hershey in Sacramento, CA. Bob grew up in Sacramento and graduated in 1975 from Encina High School.

Bob worked for Atlas Disposal Industries, he started in 2001 and retired as their head mechanic in 2024 after 23 years and moved to...

Wesley Allan Sonius

Wesley Allan Sonius

Dec 7, 2024

Wesley Allan Sonius passed away on December 7, 2024. Allan was born November 12, 1942, to Wesley Arnold and Ruth Evelyn Sonius in Sheldon, Iowa. Allan is the oldest of three and enjoyed a special relationship with both brothers, Dennis Sonius (Nancy, deceased) and David Sonius (Laura). In October 1954, the family relocated to Twin Falls, Idaho. Allan is a...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Knudsen Jr.

Robert "Bob" Joseph Knudsen Jr.

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Joseph Knudsen Jr. 83, passed away on December 7, 2024, after a long battle with his health in Meridian, Idaho. Bobby was born in Pocatello, Idaho on August 2, 1941, to Robert and Clara Knudsen. Bobby was raised in Aberdeen, Idaho, and was the eldest of six children: Barbara (Tudy) Phillips (deceased); Margaret (Rick) Farnsworth of Eagle; Karyl Klein...

Jared Frederick Werner

Jared Frederick Werner

Dec 6, 2024

Jared Frederick Werner, 49, passed away on December 6, 2024. 

Born in Utah, Jared grew up in Texas and later attended high school in Pocatello, Idaho, where he forged lasting friendships and developed talents. 

A man of many skills, Jared was a talented carpenter whose craftsmanship reflected his dedication and creativity. He was also a whiz with computers and had a love...

Rodney Jace Asher

Rodney Jace Asher

Dec 6, 2024

Rodney “Jace” Asher passed away in his home surrounded by his Mother, Father, and Sister on December 6th, 2024, at the age of 17. Jace was born on June 1st, 2007, to Rod and Emily Asher, in Pocatello Idaho and was raised in McCammon Idaho. He was the youngest sibling to Shayla Asher, and a half sibling to Danielle Asher...

Janet Loretta Laird

Janet Loretta Laird

Dec 6, 2024

Janet Loretta Barney Laird passed away peacefully in her home on December 6th, 2024. Janet was born May 27th, 1949 to LaMoyne and Loretta Barney in Rigby, Idaho. Janet’s childhood was spent on the family farm in Mud Lake which helped shape her into the steadfast, hardworking, and family oriented woman that people knew and loved. Her devotion to her...

Elaine Anne Borah

Elaine Anne Borah

Dec 5, 2024

Elaine Anne Borah, a lifelong resident of Hansen, Idaho, departed this world on December 5, 2024, leaving behind a rich tapestry woven with the love of her family and the simple joys of life. Born on August 23, 1934, she blossomed in the very town that was her home, where her heart remained throughout her years. 

Elaine was a proud graduate...

Stanley Frehner

Stanley Frehner

Dec 5, 2024

Stanley Frehner, 95, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the "Guestbook" section below. 

Cordelia Eva Madrid

Cordelia Eva Madrid

Dec 3, 2024

On Dec. 3, 2024, Cordelia Eva Madrid, 75, of Pocatello, ID, was called home by our lord surrounded by her loved ones. Cordy was born February 17, 1949, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the daughter of Margarita Dolores Armijo and Vicente Sanchez. Cordy graduated from Pocatello High School with the class of ‘67. Cordy married Raymond Madrid on July 6th 1968, at...

Patricia "Pat" Hill

Patricia "Pat" Hill

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Marie Hill, 87, peacefully passed away at her home in Pocatello on December 3, 2024.

She was born on October 1, 1937, to Imaretta Frances Matthews and Elmer Roy Reynolds in Pocatello, the third of six children. Pat attended schools in Pocatello.

Pat worked as a bartender at many places in town and worked for Pocatello School District 25 in...

DeLoy Wheeler

DeLoy Wheeler

Dec 1, 2024

DeLoy Wheeler, 71, a longtime resident of Chubbuck, passed away peacefully in Clinton, Utah on December 1, 2024. DeLoy was born in Rigby, Idaho to Ursul and Verenna Wheeler. They moved to Pocatello several years later, where he graduated from Pocatello High School. After high school, he worked as a mechanic for Bucyrus-Erie and then worked as a diesel, HVAC...

Jennie McCormick

Jennie McCormick

Dec 1, 2024

Jennie Lee Carroll McCormick, aged 88, of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 17, 1936, in Paul, ID, Jennie was the daughter of Joseph Carroll and Jocy Preston Miller. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Donald LeRoy McCormick, with whom she shared 54 wonderful years...

Phyllis J Buffaloe

Phyllis J Buffaloe

Dec 1, 2024

Phyllis Jean Ingalls Buffaloe, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to meet her Heavenly Father on December 1, 2024, at the age of 77. She left this earth surrounded in love with her husband and five children at her side.

Phyllis was born on October 15, 1947, in Inglewood, California, to James and Helen Ingalls, but spent most of her youth...