Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

Janis Lee Oliver

Janis Lee Oliver

Sep 28, 2025

Janis Lee Oliver passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2025, due to heart complications, surrounded by family.

She was born at St. Anthony Hospital to Duane (Buck) Lish and Beth Eloise Allen. Her family moved to Tech Farm Road in Pocatello, Idaho, just 2 weeks after she was born. She had a joyful childhood with her loving parents and...

Reggie Leroy Feld

Reggie Leroy Feld

Sep 28, 2025

Reggie Leroy Feld, 76, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, the city where he was born on February 26, 1949. His life was marked by service to his country, dedication to hard work, and a deep love for family and freedom.

A proud graduate of Highland High School in 1967, Reggie enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Paul Matthew Durback

Paul Matthew Durback

Sep 26, 2025

Paul Matthew Durback, 70, passed away surrounded by family at home in Pocatello, ID on September 26,2025. He was born on September 11, 1955, to John Durback Jr. and June Gobert Durback, in Allentown, PA.

After graduating from high school in 1973, he fell in love and married his sweetheart, Lori Custer Durback, on April 28,1979. They celebrated 49 years of...

Donald Hugh Hulse

Donald Hugh Hulse

Sep 24, 2025

Donald Hugh Hulse, Age 87, passed away on September 24, 2025 at his home in Pocatello. He was born in Kingman, Arizona to Robert and Evalyn Hulse on January 20, 1938.

Don began his career in the United States Navy in 1955, ultimately climbing to Senior Chief Petty Office (SCPO) prior to his retirement in 1975. His early days in the...

James Francis Sontag

James Francis Sontag

Sep 23, 2025

James Francis Sontag (Jim), 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Born October 8, 1936, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to James J. Sontag and Sadie Auger Sontag, Jim graduated from Bemidji State University with a teaching degree.

He married Lena A. Cripps (Lee) of Crosby, Minnesota, in 1961, and they raised two sons, Gary and Jack.

After serving in...

Gregory Duane Stoltz

Gregory Duane Stoltz

Sep 23, 2025

Gregory (Greg) Duane Stoltz, 74, showed extraordinary courage throughout his fight with cancer and passed away Tuesday September 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. 

Born November 20, 1950, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to B. Jack Stoltz and Norma Joyce Mesenkamp Stoltz. He was baptized into St. John’s United Church of Christ in 1951. Greg was previously married to Marjorie Maag, with whom...

Gaylene Dawson

Gaylene Dawson

Sep 23, 2025

Gaylene Dawson (née McCulloch), 68, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1957, in Pocatello to Cecil and Marie McCulloch.

Gaylene married Robert Dawson and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, passionate arguments, adventure, and resilience. 

She was preceded in death by her son Camden, her brother Devin, and her...

Burke J Butler

Burke J Butler

Sep 23, 2025

Burke J Butler, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1941, in American Falls, Idaho, to Morgan Dale Butler and Dorothy Warner Butler.

Growing up in Pocatello, Burke was known for his strong opinion on life, his great sense of humor, and his infectious laugh. He graduated from Pocatello High School. Burke...

Elizabeth Judith Carroll

Elizabeth Judith Carroll

Sep 22, 2025

Elizabeth Judith “Judy” Carroll, 90, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Judy was born February 15, 1935, Elizabeth Judy Stagg was born in Rockaway, New Jersey.

She grew up as an only child surrounded by lots of animals. Judy was very athletic and played the accordion. She was always dreaming of traveling the world....

Michael David Sheets

Michael David Sheets

Sep 22, 2025

Michael David Sheets, 39, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by mountains, open skies, and the community he loved.

Born on February 25, 1986, in San Diego, California, Michael grew up playing soccer, cheering for the Padres and Chargers, and participating in technical theatre at Rocklin High School, where he discovered a talent for building, fixing, and creating behind the scenes.

A...

Heather Dawn Smith

Heather Dawn Smith

Sep 22, 2025

Heather Dawn Knudsen Smith, age 48, returned to her heavenly home on September 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on April 29, 1977, in Pocatello, Idaho, Heather was the youngest of five children welcomed by her loving parents, Ken and Geri Knudsen. She spent her early childhood in Fort Hall, where she delighted in helping...

Wendy Jean Fullmer

Wendy Jean Fullmer

Sep 21, 2025

Wendy Jean Fullmer, 65, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025.

Wendy was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 8, 1959, to her adoring parents, Boyd and Dorothy Harmon.

She married the love of her life, Norris T. Fullmer on June 20, 1987, in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho.

Wendy was very active. She loved being in nature, enjoying activities such as golfing...

Maleita Ann Baker

Maleita Ann Baker

Sep 21, 2025

Maleita Ann Baker, 86, passed away on September 21, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.

Florence "Flo" Lorraine Menousek

Florence "Flo" Lorraine Menousek

Sep 20, 2025

Florence Lorraine “Flo” Menousek

June 9, 1926 – September 20, 2025

Florence (Flo) Lorraine Menousek, 99, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Quail Ridge Assisted Living in Pocatello. The Pocatello community lost a bright light that day. Flo was a beautiful, optimistic person who loved people, faced life with courage, and brought joy wherever she went.

Early Life & Education

Flo was...

Arthur Robin Kihm

Arthur Robin Kihm

Sep 20, 2025

Arthur Robin Kihm, 80, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Robin was born on December 1, 1944, to John Kihm and Lillian Ferne Smith Kihm in Courtright, Ontario, Canada.

According to Robin, he had two great life achievements. The first was when he married Sandra Frandsen on March 17, 1969, on the ranch near Moreland, Idaho. The second...

Ross D. Ruchti

Ross D. Ruchti

Sep 20, 2025

Ross Daw Ruchti, 85, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.

Ross was born on December 3, 1939, in Pocatello. He married Anita Marie Richardson Ruchti, his wife and love of 61 years. Together they raised six children: Ross (Katy), Heidi, James (Wendy), Michael (Jen), Simon (Heather), and Amber (Dave). He was a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren....

Kent Shigeo Sakurada

Kent Shigeo Sakurada

Sep 19, 2025

Kent Shigeo Sakurada, 61, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 19, 2025. 

He was born in Pocatello to Shigt and Lyda Sakurada. He grew up in Pocatello, attended Pocatello High School, and spent his life in the community he loved.

As a child, he enjoyed bingo and collecting toy cars and trucks. Later in life, his hobbies included baseball and basketball...

Charles Edward Coon

Charles Edward Coon

Sep 19, 2025

Charles Edward Coon, 73, passed away September 19, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared via "Guestbook" below.

Allan Dean Morrison

Allan Dean Morrison

Sep 18, 2025

Allan Dean Morrison, 75, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on September 18, 2025, surrounded by family.

Allan was born on November 14, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, to Dean and Leslie Morrison. At the age of five, he and his family moved to Pocatello, where he would spend the next 70 years building a life rooted in family, friendships, and a deep...

John Brian Paige

John Brian Paige

Sep 17, 2025

John B. Paige, 66, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on September 17, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

John was born on December 3, 1958, in Pocatello, ID, to Eldon and Mary Paige.

John graduated from Highland High School in 1977 and then took courses at Idaho State University’s electronics program. John discovered one of his passions when he began...