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

Maurice Alexander Ronneburg

Maurice Alexander Ronneburg

Nov 18, 2024

Maurice Alexander Ronneburg, a man of faith, patriotism, and love for family, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after a courageous 8.5-month battle with glioblastoma (GBM). He was 58 years old.Born on March 29, 1966, in Caldwell, Idaho, Maurice grew up in Ontario, Oregon. In 1985, he moved to Blackfoot, Idaho, where he met his eternal companion, Debbie Driscoll....

Diane Bullock Moyer

Diane Bullock Moyer

Nov 16, 2024

On June 7, 1938, Charles “Tim” and Velma Bullock welcomed their second child and first daughter, Lorna Diane. Little “Di” was raised on several family farms in Tyhee through high school. Just after graduating from high school, Diane met and married Samuel Graydon Smith on August 31, 1956.

Living in Pocatello, Diane worked as a secretary in a law firm before...

Brent Eli Johnson

Brent Eli Johnson

Nov 15, 2024

The world has lost a true musician Brent Johnson, guitarist, luthier, hobbyist, and an unapologetic force of nature. He stepped off life's stage on November 15, 2024.

Born September 12, 1964, in Council Bluffs, IA. Brent became a master of his crafts. He never met a guitar lick he couldn't conquer or a piece of exotic wood he couldn't shape into...

Sharon Koldewey

Sharon Koldewey

Nov 15, 2024

Born in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 18, 1940 to Leslie & Ruth (Reinke) Ude [deceased], Sharon was the oldest of four siblings: Donald Ude [deceased], Rev. Steven (& Lanette) Ude of Ogden, IA, Christine (& Bruce) Miller of Bellevue, NE, and Irene (& Roy) Leidich of Clinton Township, MI.

Sharon was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin...

Darrel S. McRoberts

Darrel S. McRoberts

Nov 13, 2024

Darrel Sherman McRoberts, 86, passed away after battling Dementia for many years on November 13, 2024, with his family by his side.

Darrel was born in Buhl, Idaho on September 13, 1938, to Ray and Clemantine McRoberts. He was their 11th child. He attended Buhl High School and upon graduation he enlisted with the Marine Corps. After serving in the Marines,...

Cecil Leroy Girard

Cecil Leroy Girard

Nov 13, 2024

Cecil Leroy Girard, 90, passed away on November 13, 2024, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

 Cecil was born on May 9, 1934, to Otto and Hazel and Girard in Inkom, Idaho.

 He joined the Air Force on March 15, 1955. It was during his time in Japan that Cecil met Hanako. They were married and lived a long, happy life...

Janet Lee Browning

Janet Lee Browning

Nov 13, 2024

Janet Lee Browning, 87, of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Janet Lee Johnson Browning was born on April 22, 1937, to Tom and Eva Johnson of rural Madelia, Minnesota. She attended a one–room country school from grades one to eight. As a child, she was a 4-H member, and she enjoyed roller-skating and playing kitten ball. She...

June Rose Elder

June Rose Elder

Nov 12, 2024

June Rose (Wiklund) Elder was born in Firth ID on September 4, 1944, to Elmer Joseph Wiklund & Adeline Carrie Casper. Graduating from Firth High School, she loved to be outside working in the yard & garden. She found joy all around her and anxiously spread this happiness with others. In 1960 she met the love of her life at...

Elisa "EJ" Poston

Elisa "EJ" Poston

Nov 11, 2024

Elisa Jane (EJ) Poston, 66, passed away in her home on November 11, 2024, after a 3-year battle with cancer.

EJ was born in Ft Leonard Wood, MO on July 4, 1958, to Eddley and Kiwako Poston. She attended Highland High School and Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. She graduated from ISU with a bachelor’s in business.

EJ worked for the...

James B Harder

James B Harder

Nov 10, 2024

James “Jim” B. Harder, 76, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on November 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 4, 1948, in American Falls, Idaho, to Eldon and Helen Harder, Jim was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1967.

In January 1969, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. He completed his training at...

Philip Roy Gose

Philip Roy Gose

Nov 9, 2024

Philip "Phil" Roy Gose was born on November 10, 1950, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and he passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Phil was a man whose life was marked by dedication to both family and friends. Phil was married to Terry Norris and from this union they had two boys, Phil...

Wayne King Lewis

Wayne King Lewis

Nov 9, 2024

Wayne King Lewis, 75, passed away on November 9, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

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Byron Glenn McCurdy

Byron Glenn McCurdy

Nov 9, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Byron Glenn McCurdy, who left us peacefully at the age of 67. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Byron was a man whose life was marked by love, resilience, and a commitment to family.

Born on Christmas Eve in Pocatello, Idaho, to goodly parents, Joey Doralee Hertzig and Frank...

Joyce Luebbe

Joyce Luebbe

Nov 9, 2024

Joyce Cleo Allison Luebbe; loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed in her home of 70 years on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, just shy of her 88th birthday.

Joyce was born Nov. 19, 1936 to Earl and Verla Hulet. She was the oldest of 9 children. They all grew up in a modest home on North 9th Ave...

Audrey Ruth Kelley

Audrey Ruth Kelley

Nov 6, 2024

Audrey Ruth Kelley, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, passed away November 6, 2024 at Copper Summit Assisted Living with her daughter Cathy by her side.

Audrey was born on September 24, 1929 to Levi and Ruth Anderson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Audrey was the middle child with an older brother Bob and a younger sister Mary. When she was 2...

Janice Ann Van Leuven

Janice Ann Van Leuven

Nov 6, 2024

Janice Ann Johnson Van Leuven, 65, of Pocatello, ID, passed away at her home on November 6, 2024.

Janice was born on October 8, 1959, in Soda Springs, Idaho to Edmond Douglas and Pearl Elaine Stringham Johnson. She was the youngest of five children.

She attended schools in Soda Springs and graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1977. She played the...

Kelly Milton Moore

Kelly Milton Moore

Nov 6, 2024

Kelly Milton Moore, 76, of Kimberly passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 

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William Ebbie Mercer

William Ebbie Mercer

Nov 5, 2024

William “Ebbie” Mercer passed away November 5, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho.

He was born in New Kingston, Pennsylvania to Edward Neiman Mercer and Edna Violia Odom, both deceased.

He has thirteen children; Sabrina Bailey of Pocatello, Idaho; Kelly Brown ( Stephanie) of Pocatello, Idaho; LaWanda Ellsworth (Matt) of Pocatello, Idaho; Dan Mercer of Pocatello, Idaho; Jennifer Seiber (Carl) of Pocatello, Idaho; Sarah...

Ann Lucille McLaughlin

Ann Lucille McLaughlin

Nov 5, 2024

Ann Lucille McLaughlin, aged 82, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Twin Falls, ID. Born on January 12, 1942, Ann was known for her vibrant and spirited personality, deeply touching the lives of those around her with her humor and strength.

Ann dedicated her professional life to working with children, serving as a school counselor and teacher. She was also...

Kevin B Taylor

Kevin B Taylor

Nov 4, 2024

Kevin B Taylor, 62, passed away on November 4, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 2864 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.

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