Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Linda Darlene Hall
Jan 24, 2026
Linda Darlene (LaChappelle) Hall, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born on January 8, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Darlene Ranstrom and later adopted by Ernie LaCahappelle. She married Jeffery Mills in 1971. They had three children together and later divorced....
Michael Lee Petty
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Lee Petty, 82, passed away on January 23, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Shannon Wyatt Kokotkiewicz
Jan 23, 2026
Wyatt Kokotkiewicz, 36, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Wyatt graduated from Washington High School in Arizona, then attended medical school in Arizona. He worked as a paramedic, and had plans to further his education. He was accepted by Idaho State University to begin studies as a Physician's Assistant (PA).
Wyatt was a combat veteran, serving as a Calvary Scout, E4 Specialist...
Rayann Wendling
Jan 23, 2026
Rayann Wendling, 74, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Rayann Wendling was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on February 23, 1951, to Raymond and Asenath (Gill) Wendling. Although her family moved several times during her childhood, Rayann's fondest memories were of living on a farm. Her father had a "green thumb" and taught her how to grow their own food—a skill she...
Richard Mark Nielsen
Jan 21, 2026
Richard (Rick) Mark Nielsen, the second of eleven children born to the late Eldon and Eunice Nielsen, entered the world on June 24, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rick grew up in Idaho Falls until his senior year when his family moved to Gering Nebraska where he graduated from high school. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus...
Dan DesFosses
Jan 20, 2026
Dan DesFosses, our beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home on January 20th, 2026 surrounded by family. He would have turned 80 on March 25th, but lost a hard-fought 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Dan was born to Paul Albert and Leoma Haskett DesFosses, the middle of 3 children, and lived all of his life...
Donna Mae Liday
Jan 17, 2026
Donna Mae Liday, 98, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026, at her home in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born in Pocatello on May 25, 1927, to Marshall and Versacola Hook.
She worked various jobs: bank teller, Bernina sewing shop, Cottage hearth Foods.
Donna was raised in California but moved back to Pocatello where she married William “Bill” Liday.
Donna married William “Bill” Liday...
Kimberly Larsen Carlsen
Jan 17, 2026
Kimberly “Kimmi” Larsen Carlsen passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who cherished her deeply and will carry her memory forward always.
Kimberly was born in Ogden, Utah and spent her early years there before moving to American Falls and later settling in Pocatello, Idaho, which she proudly called home. She attended Emerson Elementary, Irving Junior High, and Pocatello...
Russell Jay Bowen
Jan 16, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved brother, father, uncle, and friend, Russell Jay Bowen, who passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Russell was born on December 31, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho to Gerwin P. Bowen and Venese C. Bowen, the second of six children. He carried through life a gentle spirit, a...
David Austin Hymas
Jan 16, 2026
David Austin Hymas was born August 15, 1946, in Montpelier, Idaho, the 2 nd son of Helen Austin and Rex Ernest Hymas.
Dave attended Washington Grade School, Franklin Jr. High in Pocatello, and graduated from Pocatello High School in May 1966. He enjoyed supporting his school sports teams and was proud to be called a Pocatello Indian.
Dave worked part-time at Jack...
Debra Lynch
Jan 14, 2026
Debra Lynch passed away on January 14, 2026, at Brookdale Assisted Living after a long battle with illness.
Deb was born in 1951 in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and grew up in Eden, New York, outside of Buffalo. She was the second of six children born to William B. Lynch and Marylew (Ellison) Lynch, both of whom preceded her...
Russell Glen Floyd
Jan 14, 2026
Russell Glen Floyd was born on May 22, 1989, in Pocatello, Idaho, and passed away on January 14, 2026, in Pocatello, ID. Known for his kind heart, humor, and adventurous spirit, Russell was a man who filled his life with laughter and love. He found joy in the great outdoors, embracing activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping that perfectly...
Scott Robin Fry
Jan 14, 2026
Scott Robin Fry, 73, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Scott was born September 11, 1952, in Jerome, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1972, and attended Idaho State University.
Scott loved to read, fish, camp, ski, bike, and walk with his dog, Max. Scott was a man of simple tastes, nature, and a quite life.
He worked for the Department...
Ada Dee McIntosh
Jan 14, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend Mrs. Ada Dee (Muir) McIntosh, age 90, of Chubbuck passed away on January 14, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Ada Dee was born September 20, 1935 in Bancroft, Idaho and was the oldest of six children born to Stephen Lamoni Muir and Mona Dee Burton of Chesterfield, Idaho.
In 1951, Ada Dee married David...
Bradley Dee Bassett
Jan 13, 2026
In every room, there’s that one charismatic presence who seems larger than life — the person who fills the space with an infectious smile and a booming laugh. That was Brad Bassett. He loved deeply, laughed often, and had a way of making everyone around him feel seen and welcome.
With heavy and broken hearts, we announce that Bradley Dee Bassett...
Cedric Reymond Leyva Fernandez
Jan 12, 2026
Cedric Reymond Leyva Fernandez, 32, of Battle Mountain, Nevada, passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 10, 1993, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Georgette Garrity.
Cedric is survived by his wife, Shania, and their children: Weston (10), Connor (7), Cedro (6), Codi (4), and Kaycee (1). He is also survived by his mother and stepfather, Georgette & Richard...
Ocean Pretty Storm
Jan 12, 2026
Ocean Pretty Storm Huerta-Lettig was born on July 10, 2025. She passed away on January 12, 2026.
She is survived by her father, Patrick Lettig, mother, Blu Herta, siblings, Yndigo, Onzii, and Opal, along with loving grandparents, aunts and uncles.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Richard Huerta and John Lettig, great grandmothers Ellamay Huerta and Kathy Lettig, great uncle...
Randie Sue Donnell
Jan 12, 2026
Randie Sue Donnell, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026 in her home.
She was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1948. She met the love of her life, Elbert Donnell, whom she married on July 21, 2005. Together, they built a wonderful life, blending their families.
She was a truly giving and kind soul whose life was defined by...
Harvey Leroy Pickens
Jan 12, 2026
Harvey Leroy Pickens, 84, passed away on January 12, 2026.
He was born on April 28, 1941. He graduated from Pocatello High School and then attended trade school in Dayton, OH for NCR (National Cash Register). He was the owner of Pickens Electronics. Harvey lived in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, and was an avid supporter of Idaho State University. He came...
Alice Elaine Johnson
Jan 12, 2026
Alice Elaine Johnson, 88, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home on January 12, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born on December 17, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Alvin Christmas Wellard and Mary Alice Clark Wellard. She had four sisters Betty, Thora, Jackie, and Lila; and two brothers Clark and Jerry.
Elaine married Ronald Jay Scoffield in March...



