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Karen Joan Andersen
Jun 26, 2026
Karen was born on October 31, 1939, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Melvin and Georgia Mathews. From an early age, she developed the faith, resilience, kindness, and compassion that would become the hallmarks of her remarkable life.
Karen, beloved mother, grandmother, faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, and cherished friend, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on June 26, 2026, at the age...
Michael Dan Collins
Jun 25, 2026
Michael Dan Collins, 64, passed away on June 25, 2026.
Michael Dan Collins was loved by his family and friends. He was a great man and an even better husband and father. He will be missed immensely.
"I will love you forever and always Dad. Thank you for your lasting impact on my life."
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Collins, of...
Keaven James Harris
Jun 25, 2026
Keaven James Harris, 65, passed away on June 25, 2026.
Keaven James Harris was born on January 20, 1961 to Anna Louise Lott and Kenneth James Harris. Keaven was never married but he enjoyed spending time with his mother, brother and sisters, and his many nieces and nephews. Keaven had a sense of humor and enjoyed to laugh.
Keaven loved the outdoors....
Timothy Jay Higginson
Jun 25, 2026
Timothy Jay Higginson, 72, passed away on June 25, 2026 at his home in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born on August 10, 1953 in Nampa, Idaho. He was the 7th of 8 children born to John Detton Higginson and Merle Dean Harris Higginson and is only 5 minutes older than the youngest child, his twin sister, Tamara Kay.
Tim attended schools...
Brenda Rommel
Jun 25, 2026
Brenda Rommel, 70, passed away on June 25, 2026.
Brenda Rommel was born March 15, 1956, to Howard and Jenny Hawk at Bannock Memorial Hospital in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the first of three children. Brothers Randy and Brian would follow. Brenda attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Highland High School in 1974 where she was active in girls’ basketball....
Doris Jean Shrum
Jun 24, 2026
Doris Jean (Wolfe) Shrum passed on the morning of June 24, 2026, at the age of 93. Doris, the second daughter of Ellis and Waive Wolfe, was born on April 3, 1933 in Buhl, Idaho. As a child her family moved to Glenns Ferry, where she attended school and graduated high school in 1951.
As a requirement given by her father,...
George F. Gardner
Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, George F Gardner, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of his family.
George was a long-time resident of Pocatello, Idaho residing in the Tyhee area. For the past 5 years, he and his wife, Floe Roderick Gardner, have resided in Rigby, Idaho.
George married Floe in 1952 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were married...
Kale Garland Tonks
Jun 21, 2026
Kale Garland Tonks, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Kale was born on December 6, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho. His family moved to Nampа, ID when he was 2 years old and settled on a small dairy farm in Meridian when he was in the 4th grade.
Kale married Juanita Teter on November 30,...
Mary Jo Lucero
Jun 20, 2026
Mary Jo Lucero was born into the world fighting on June 21, 1956, in Blackfoot, Idaho. She was not expected to live a long life from the very start. Defying all odds, she went on to live a long, loving life, passing away just one day shy of her birthday at 69 years and 364 days old. She was surrounded...
Linda Kay McClurg
Jun 19, 2026
Linda Kay McClurg (Patrick), passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 81.
Linda was born on November 10, 1944, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Dwight and Joyce Patrick. Throughout her life, she called many places home, living in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arizona, Oklahoma, and ultimately Idaho, where she spent her final years surrounded by family.
Linda married Albert...
Gary Thomas "BG" Jesse
Jun 17, 2026
Gary Thomas Jesse, affectionately known to many as "BG," passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Jerome, Idaho, at the age of 64.
Gary was born on June 28, 1961, in Burlingame, California. Until he moved with his family to Idaho, where he spent most of his life in Rupert before later settling in Twin Falls. He proudly served his...
J. Lynne Nicholes
Jun 17, 2026
One of the greatest love stories of this century has been put on pause as we said “not goodbye, but see you later” to our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on June 17, 2026, at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone, ID. She was 84.
Judith Lynne (Brown) Nicholes was born April 5, 1942, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Shirley...
Jerry P. Soderberg
Jun 17, 2026
Jerry Soderberg, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026, with his wife, Gayle, and faithful dog, Winston, by his side. Born December 22, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, Jerry was the first of four children born to Pat and Hazel Soderberg. The son of a logger, Jerry’s early years were spent in and around the logging communities...
Linda Jane Whitworth
Jun 17, 2026
Linda Jane Whitworth, 84, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1941, to Robert F. and Elizabth Jane Hammer in Los Angeles, California.
When Linda was in the 5th grade, the family moved to Marsh Creek to join her grandparents on the ranch. Later on, they moved to Indian Creek outside of Inkom. This became their...
Cole Houston
Jun 15, 2026
Cole J. Houston, born December 10, 1983, embarked on his next great adventure on June 15, 2026. A free spirit, Cole found his greatest joy and playground in the mountains of Southeast Idaho. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting guns with friends and family. When not in the mountains, Cole could be found riding...
Garry Lee Pritchett
Jun 14, 2026
Garry Lee Pritchett passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 82, after a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family.
Garry was born on September 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry William and Wanda Maxine Lords Pritchett. He was raised alongside his brother, Sherden, and sister, Mara Dawn. In 1949, the family moved...
Richard Edwin Lish
Jun 13, 2026
My beloved husband, Richard Edwin Lish, 73, passed away on June 13, 2026, in my arms and with his sisters at his bedside.
Richard was born on February 7, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Marsh Valley High School and attended Idaho State University for several years. He worked at Lamb Weston and traveled for a while before working at...
Kristian Sky Taylor
Jun 11, 2026
Kristian Sky Taylor ("Wizard Willy")
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kristian Sky Taylor, lovingly known to many as "Wizard Willy." Kristian passed away on June 11, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of others...
Mary Lou Misner
Jun 11, 2026
Our dear Mary Lou Misner passed away peacefully June 11, 2026 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota March 19, 1945, Mary grew up in the beautiful chaos of being one of ten children to Miguel and Eloisa Martagon. From this house full of love and energy grew a family bond that no one could ever deny. After graduating from...
"RC" McCann
Jun 10, 2026
Heaven gained a beloved son on June 10, 2026, when Robert “RC” McCann, 51, walked into his Savior's arms.
RC was born to “Bob” and Kay McCann on August 14, 1974. RC was an avid golfer, he loved to play but missed his golfing partner, his dad Bob, and was limited by his own health the last several years. He enjoyed...
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