Obituaries

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

Dennis Eman Jarolimek

Dennis Eman Jarolimek

Aug 1, 2024

Dennis Eman Jarolimek, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 1, 2024, after a courageous and dignified battle with illness. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Patricia Jarolimek, who predeceased him.

Born on February 1, 1939, in Nebraska to Gilbert and Helen Jarolimek, Dennis spent his formative years in Filer, Idaho, where he and his...

Shirley Yvonne Kujath

Shirley Yvonne Kujath

Aug 1, 2024

Shirley Yvonne Kujath, age 88, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on August 1, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on October 30, 1935, in Sidney, Nebraska.

Shirley was known for her caring and compassionate nature, always willing to help others without hesitation. She had a heart of gold. 

On June 10, 1956, Shirley married the love of her life, Alvin Kujath,...

Chevy Brandon Nichols

Chevy Brandon Nichols

Aug 1, 2024

Chevy Brandon Nichols, 16, passed away on August 1, 2024.

Chevy Brandon Nichols, 16, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2024. He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, and attended Pocatello High School.

He enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, and riding his grom, and was a member of a Grom Club.

Chevy is survived by his parents, Brandon and Stacey Nichols of Pocatello, ID;...

Susan Wellard

Susan Wellard

Aug 1, 2024

Susan Mae Hill Wellard, was born on October 7, 1945, in Soda Springs, Idaho, and passed away on August 1, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was 78 years old.

Susan was the daughter of William Earl Hill and Nada Ione Egan Hill. She was the youngest in a large, loving family, joining siblings Barbara, Clain, Earlene, Seth, Dee, Billy, Hilda, Neil,...

Arta Eldridge

Arta Eldridge

Jul 31, 2024

Arta Eldridge, 88, passed away on July 31, 2024 at Gateway Transitional Care following a courageous battle with cancer.

Arta was born in St. Anthony, Idaho to August and Mildred Demicell on June 14, 1936.

Arta is survived by her four children, Vicki (Ned) Newman, Sandy (Justin) Jones, Donn (Jodi) Eldridge, Bill (Amanda) Eldridge; one brother, Ray Demicell; six grandkids; and eight...

James Earl Rivers

James Earl Rivers

Jul 30, 2024

James Earl Rivers, 87, passed away on July 30, 2024.

Private services with military honors will be held.

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

Lois J. Tennant

Lois J. Tennant

Jul 30, 2024

Lois J. Tennant, born Lois J. Fetzer on August 21, 1940, in Powell, Wyoming, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho. 

After graduating from Twin Falls High School in 1958, Lois met the love of her life Howard Tennant in Twin Falls, Idaho on a blind date in September of 1958, they were married a week later...

Carol Winter Norby Hill

Carol Winter Norby Hill

Jul 29, 2024

A peaceful end to a long life well-lived is as much as anyone can ask for. Carol Winter Norby Hill left us quietly on the morning of July 29. She was 94.

On June 19, 1930, Carol June Winter was born to Theophilus and Susie Carr Winter of Pocatello, the third of their five children. The gifts she would share with...

Chelsie Clark

Chelsie Clark

Jul 29, 2024

Chelsie Lee Clark Castro, age 26, passed away on July 29, 2024 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born on December 5, 1997 in Bakersfield, California, to Cindy Lord and Kevin Clark Sr. She attended schools in Nevada and Oregon.

Chelsie was very talented and enjoyed art, drawing, and photography. She loved animals and the outdoors. She loved to cook and try...

Eleanor Lavelle Medley

Eleanor Lavelle Medley

Jul 28, 2024

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, Eleanor Medley, wife, and mother of three children, died and went to join her Savior, Jesus, at the age of 92. 

She was born on January 7, 1932, in Filer, Idaho, to Delbert and Frances Modlin. She graduated from Jerome High School in 1950. 

Eleanor married Kennard Medley on December 16, 1967. He became father to her...

Cathy Lorraine Cannon

Cathy Lorraine Cannon

Jul 27, 2024

Cathy Lorraine Cannon, 75, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully as solitarily and quietly as she lived her life on July 27, 2024 following complications in her recovery from heart surgery. Cathy was born on November 25, 1948 to her mother Norma Neuls Cannon and her father Douglas Eugene Cannon in Rapid City, South Dakota. Shortly after, the family moved...

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

Jul 26, 2024

David Rodriguez was born in Burley, Idaho on October 11, 1958, to parents Fidel and Mary Rodriguez. David, being the oldest of three children, was a loving older brother to sisters Lisa and Joann. After many years of dedicated studying, he graduated from Burley High School in 1977.

David soon after met the love of his life, Flor. The couple married...

Bret Denis Prescott

Bret Denis Prescott

Jul 25, 2024

Bret Denis Prescott of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on Nov. 9, 1960. He was a great husband to Carol Prescott, the best dad to Samantha, Benjamin and Sarah, and a wonderful grandad to Trae, Mason and Addilyn. He had a terrific brother in Brad, and three good sisters in Sue, Judi and Jaye....

Tammy Raelynn Reynolds

Tammy Raelynn Reynolds

Jul 22, 2024

Tammy Raelynn Reynolds, 63, passed away on July 22, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

Angel Lee Garcia

Angel Lee Garcia

Jul 21, 2024

Angel Lee Garcia, born on August 11, 1995, in Pocatello, ID gained his wings and joined our Heavenly Father on July 21, 2024. 

He had the greatest love for football, family gatherings, and his motorcycle. He also loved being a loving father, son, brother, grandson, and husband.

 Angel attended Pocatello High School and participated in football since he was 10 years old....

Donald Steven Shockey

Donald Steven Shockey

Jul 20, 2024

In loving memory of Donald Steven Shockey, known affectionately as Steve, it is with hearts that we announce his passing on July 20, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Steve was a remarkable individual whose life was filled with diverse experiences and a passion for living to the fullest.

Born on January 2, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Steve's journey unfolded as...

Sena Gunnell

Sena Gunnell

Jul 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sena Gunnell, 13, who tragically died in a water accident on July 20, 2024. Born on May 5, 2011, in San Antonio, Texas, to Van and Shu-Chuan Liu Gunnell. Sena lived the first ten years of her life in Texas and moved to Idaho in 2021. 

Sena was a bright...

Jackie Sue Cranor

Jackie Sue Cranor

Jul 20, 2024

Jackie Sue (Heckert) Cranor was born February 12, 1950 to Gladys Mary Heckert and Arthur LeRoy Heckert in Pocatello, Idaho. Her father passed away when she was little, so she and her siblings, Tamara, Carol and Randy were raised by their mother, Gladys, in a little brick house on Cahoon Street in Pocatello.

Jackie was a voracious reader and an avid...

Susan Christensen

Susan Christensen

Jul 19, 2024

In loving memory of Susan Diane Christensen, born in San Francisco, California, on May 11, 1954, who unexpectedly departed from this world on July 19, 2024, in Filer, Idaho. Susan was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was a symphony of love and compassion.

Susan’s early years were marked by the sudden loss of her father at...

Karen Sue Howell

Karen Sue Howell

Jul 19, 2024

Karen Sue Howell passed of natural causes on July 19,2024. She was born to Sam and Leona Williams on February 15, 1943 in Wendell Idaho.

She met Monte Howell in Basalt Idaho and they were married two weeks later in Elko Nevada. They moved to Pocatello and started their family. Mom helped dad with the family business and also worked at...