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

Randall "Randy" Scott Tibbitts

Randall "Randy" Scott Tibbitts

Aug 20, 2024

Randall "Randy" Scott Tibbitts, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center on August 20, 2024. 

He was born on May 17, 1984. His parents are Robert Wesley Tibbitts and Rebecca Ann Jorgensen. 

Randy loved his dog, Nova. 

He is preceded in death by his cousin, Jamie Marley. Randy is survived by his parents, Robert Tibbitts and Rebecca Jorgensen, and siblings Russell Tibbitts, Shantay Crezee...

Kathie Moore

Kathie Moore

Aug 20, 2024

Kathie Moore, a beloved resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on August 20, 202, at the age of 74. Born on October 1, 1949, in Twin Falls, she lived a life full of experiences, love, and personal growth.

Kathie spent her early years in Twin Falls before moving to Texas, Oregon, and Alaska. Throughout her journeys, she maintained a deep...

Charmaine Collins

Charmaine Collins

Aug 19, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that I share the announcement that Charmaine (Waddell) Collins passed away early in the morning on August 19, 2024. She was 58 years old. Charmaine made it clear until the end that she loved her family and would tell them so constantly. She was full of kindness, compassion, and love for all. 

Charmaine was born...

Joanna June Schade

Joanna June Schade

Aug 19, 2024

Joanna June Schade, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, was born March 3, 1956, and left this world on August 19, 2024. Her life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, and resilience, qualities that shone brightly throughout her years.

Joanna’s spirit was remarkable—a whimsical blend of fun, strength, silliness, and unwavering determination. She found immense joy in spending...

Scott Allred

Scott Allred

Aug 19, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, gather 'round and an ear as we spin the colorful tale of a man whose heart was as big as his smile—our beloved Scott Allred! Born on January 29, 1965, in the vibrant town of Burley, Idaho, Scott was a true jester in the circus of life!

This merry maker danced into the world with...

Donald C. Harris

Donald C. Harris

Aug 18, 2024

Donald Charles Harris, 82, passed away, August 18, 2024.

Don was born on January 19, 1942, to Minerva and Philip Harris in Modesto, California and grew up in Sacramento. He attended Sacramento City College studying airplane mechanics.

He was a mechanic for United Airlines in San Francisco. He also worked as a flight instructor, where he met his wife, Donna. He finished...

Diane Marie Schorzman

Diane Marie Schorzman

Aug 16, 2024

Diane Marie (Yule) Schorzman gained her heavenly wings on August 16, 2024, and is now dancing with Jesus at the age of 74. 

Diane was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 4, 1949, to Wally and Betty Yule, the oldest of 3 siblings.  At age 12 they moved to Indian Creek Ranch in Idaho until the age of 15 which then...

Johnny Bob Krigbaum Jr.

Johnny Bob Krigbaum Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

Johnny Bob Krigbaum Jr., 64, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home. 

A full obituary will be updated as it becomes available.

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Ethel Swanson

Ethel Swanson

Aug 16, 2024

Ethel Robinson Swanson

Ethel Swanson died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, August 16, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W Chubbuck Rd. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. 

She was born April 12, 1937 to parents Lorin Robinson and Sybil Bybee in Long Beach, California. She...

Mary Eliza Byington

Mary Eliza Byington

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Eliza Jewell Byington loved life!!! She was born May 14, 1926, in Rupert, Idaho on the Jewell Ranch. She was the oldest daughter and second child of William and Minnie Mounteer Jewell. She has 8 siblings: Bill Jewell (Verba both deceased); Evie Sabo (Johnny deceased), Betty Wilde (Melvin both deceased), Glen Jewell (Mary Ann both deceased), Elaine Lee (Harold...

Melanie Murphy

Melanie Murphy

Aug 15, 2024

Melanie Murphy, 78, passed away on August 15, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family using the guest book below.

Gary Duane Burns

Gary Duane Burns

Aug 15, 2024

Gary Duane Burns, 70, passed away on August 15, 2024. 

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. 

Memories and condolences may be shared using the guest book below. 

Jerry Dean Witt

Jerry Dean Witt

Aug 14, 2024

Jerry Dean Witt, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Roy, UT.

Jerry was born to Theadore (Ted) Witt and Ester Dorothy Elwanger-Witt on June 28, 1949, in Ainsworth, Nebraska while attending his grandpa’s funeral. He spent the next 16 years growing up in Pierre, South Dakota. At 16 he moved his...

Robert Dean Freeman

Robert Dean Freeman

Aug 13, 2024

Robert Dean Freeman

June 6, 1939-August 13, 2024

A joyful reunion, 23 months in the waiting, was celebrated August 13, 2024, as Bob and Janice (Sweet Pea) celebrated his arrival in heavenly Paradise. His son Rocky Dean, and parents Lawrence and Averl Freeman, also greeted him.

Bob’s adventurous life began on June 6, 1939 in Boise Idaho, which became a heroic date in...

Christopher James Anderson

Christopher James Anderson

Aug 11, 2024

Christopher “Chris” James Anderson (52) passed away on August 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Chris was born on January 4, 1972 in Granite Falls, MN.  At the beginning of his life, he lived in Minnesota and North Dakota.  Then, in 1985 his family moved to Pocatello, where he attended Irving Middle...

Michael Edward Bean

Michael Edward Bean

Aug 10, 2024

Michael Edward "Mike" Bean, aged 78, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Lakewood, CO. 

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley Ann Morton Bean, his son, Michael James Bean, grandsons Owen Michael Bean and James Evers Bean, daughter-in-law Lauren Hybinette, his brother Thomas (Tommy) Bean, and numerous Hennessy family cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Bob Melvin Wright

Bob Melvin Wright

Aug 10, 2024

Bob Melvin Wright, 92, passed away on August 10, 2024.

Bob Melvin Wright was born January 18th, 1932 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Hilda Erickson Wright and Charles Melvin Wright. He was the fifth child of 11 children. Bob grew up in Lewisville, Idaho. His father was a livestock trader and worked at a cheese factory. He learned how to work...

Isela Alicia Gibbs

Isela Alicia Gibbs

Aug 10, 2024

Isela Alicia Gibbs, age 91, our beloved, beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 10, 2024, after a short battle with colon cancer.  

Isela (Issy) was born May 17, 1933, in El Paso, Texas to Thomas and Laura Swain. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1951 as...

Gerald Lloyd Sparrow

Gerald Lloyd Sparrow

Aug 9, 2024

Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Gerald Lloyd Sparrow was reunited with his sweetheart on August 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Gerald was born on November 17, 1936, in Smithfield, UT to H. Lloyd and Gayl Seamons Sparrow. He was the oldest of 10 children. Gerald was raised in Smithfield UT until he was in the 8th grade when...

Michael Glen Bartmus

Michael Glen Bartmus

Aug 8, 2024

Michael “Mikey” Bartmus, age 60, of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2024. Mikey was born on June 19, 1964, in Fort Worth, TX, and was known for his great love for his family and friends, and his witty sense of humor.

Mikey grew up mostly in Arizona and talked often of the time he spent...