Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Steven Richard Smith

Steven Richard Smith

Jan 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of January 20, 2025. Our lives were blessed to be able to call this man ours; we did not get enough time with him during his 70...

Nicole D Seidel

Nicole D Seidel

Jan 19, 2025

Nicole “Nikki” Seidel (Simonton), 57, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, 2025. 

Nikki was Born in Pocatello, Idaho to Larry Simonton and Diane Burton on July 1, 1967. 

She attended Hawthorne Middle School and Highland High school. She worked as a CNA for many years in the Pocatello area.

 Nikki Married Jeff Seidel in 1990 and they had...

Brenda Joyce Crane

Brenda Joyce Crane

Jan 19, 2025

Brenda Joyce Crane, 68, passed away on January 19, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID.

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

Donald James Bingham

Donald James Bingham

Jan 18, 2025

Donald “Don” James Bingham, 86, of Filer, ID, passed away from a lingering illness on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Don was born October 28, 1938, to Albert and Ethel Bingham in East Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended school. At 16, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served four years during his first enlistment.

After working various jobs for six years,...

Vaughn Lamar Smith

Vaughn Lamar Smith

Jan 18, 2025

Vaughn Lamar Smith passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937 in St Anthony, Idaho to Arvella Stoddard Smith and TB Smith.

In 1939 the family moved to Pocatello. He attended schools in Pocatello and before graduation joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and received his GED while in the Navy.

In 1957 he married Neline Bringhurst...

Timothy Quenten Andres

Timothy Quenten Andres

Jan 17, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Quenten Andres, 68, of Pocatello, ID passed away on January 17th, 2025, one day shy of 50 years married to his sweetheart, Paula Marie Gayman. 

Tim was born on November 28, 1956 in Duluth, Minnesota to Ralph William Andres and Joyce “Sue” Griffin. He lived in Southern California most of his childhood and moved to Redding, CA in 1972...

Ernest Jay Larsen

Ernest Jay Larsen

Jan 17, 2025

Ernest “Jay” Larsen of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on January 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

The world was blessed the day Jay was born, May 26, 1948 to Glenn Larsen and Betty Zahm at Pocatello General Hospital. He attended St. Anthony Parochial school until 8th grade. He attended Hawthorne and Pocatello High School. He was a proud Pocatello...

Anthony Allen Rickard (Pulley)

Anthony Allen Rickard (Pulley)

Jan 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Allan Rickard (Pulley), born July 10, 1989, who left us too soon on January 16, 2025, at the age of 35.

Anthony was a loving father brother son nephew friend most of all he was a loving father to five beautiful children: Maddison, Ryhland, Charlie, Baker,...

Eleazar Perez

Eleazar Perez

Jan 15, 2025

Eleazar Perez, 36, of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Centro de Oración y...

Beverly "Nita" Knutsen

Beverly "Nita" Knutsen

Jan 14, 2025

Beverly "Nita" Knutsen, 80, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted here as it is made available.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A reception will follow.

To share memories and condolences...

Rene Rasmussen

Rene Rasmussen

Jan 13, 2025

Rene Rasmussen, 71, passed away on January 13, 2025.  

No formal services will be held.

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

Nancy Ann Thurm

Nancy Ann Thurm

Jan 11, 2025

Nancy Ann Thurm, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and nana, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho surrounded by her family at age 81. She was born on November 19, 1943 to George Oscar Baugh and Ethel Grace Pinney, the oldest daughter of ten children. During her childhood she moved from state to state, eventually settling in California where...

Xavier Michael Arambula

Xavier Michael Arambula

Jan 11, 2025

Xavier Michael Arambula, 21, passed away surrounded by family members, friends, and the love of his life, Zoey Frampton, at St Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho. He was born at Holy Family Regional Hospital in Spokane, WA, on July 15, 2003, to his mother Monique and father Aurelio. 

He moved back to Twin Falls, Idaho, just before his 2nd birthday. He attended...

Dr. Paul S. Egbert

Dr. Paul S. Egbert

Jan 11, 2025

Dr. Paul S. Egbert

June 14, 1961 – January 11, 2025

Dr. Paul S. Egbert was born on June 14th, 1961, in Murray, Utah. He was the 8th of 11 children born to Max and Viola Egbert. In his early years the family lived in South Jordan Utah where he attended South Jordan Elementary but West Jordan is where he developed his...

Geraldine Jones

Geraldine Jones

Jan 11, 2025

Geraldine Jones, 78, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted here as it is made available. 

To share memories and condolences with the family, please see the Guestbook tab below. 

Colton Rose

Colton Rose

Jan 11, 2025

Colton James Rose (Gomez), 33, passed away on January 11, 2025.  He was born on July 13, 1991. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy and graduated from Naval Nuclear Power School. Colton served on the USS Alexandria as a Electronics Technician 1st Class. After his discharge from the Navy, Colton moved to Pocatello, ID began work at the...

Henry Talbot Sr.

Henry Talbot Sr.

Jan 10, 2025

Henry Leon Talbot Sr., or as some called "Hank", of Hazelton, Idaho, began his journey on June 3, 1982, in Blackfoot, Idaho. His indomitable spirit and eagerness for life came to a close on January 10, 2025, as he succumbed to natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and laughter that will forever echo in the hearts of his loved...

Karen Fae Parker

Karen Fae Parker

Jan 10, 2025

Karen Parker, 66, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jack and Lona Glasebrook. Karen developed a love for motorcycles at a young age, inspired by watching her father race in motocross. As a single mother at 17, Karen raised her daughter, Danielle, with strength and dedication, putting many of her own dreams on...

Peter D. McDermott

Peter D. McDermott

Jan 9, 2025

Peter D. McDermott passed away on January 9, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. A funeral mass will be held on January 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

He was born in Pocatello on September 23, 1939, the son of P.A. and Emily McDermott. His father was born in Ireland and Peter D. was very proud of his Irish...

Jack Chapple

Jack Chapple

Jan 9, 2025

Jack Kevin Chapple, 59, returned to his heavenly home surrounded by family at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho on January 9, 2025.

Jack was born to Jack Sr. and Delores Schritter Chapple in Pocatello, Idaho. He has two sisters, DeeAna and Delora, whom he was very close with. Jack attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Highland High School. 

He was...