Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Ralph Onstine

Ralph Onstine

Feb 19, 2025

Ralph Onstine, of McCammon Idaho, passed away on February 19, 2025. 

He was born on February 5, 1940, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana five minutes before his identical twin brother, Ray. He was adamant he was the oldest. His parents were Frederick William Onstine and Norma Louise Elder Onstine. He grew up in Powell, Wyoming and graduated from Powell...

Lavern "Jay" Michael Broncho, Jr.

Lavern "Jay" Michael Broncho, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Lavern “Jay” Michael Broncho, Jr. was born on May 21, 1974 in Pocatello, Idaho to Lavern Broncho, Sr. and Theresa LaVatta Appeney. Theresa married Arnold Appeney and with their combined families they had 6 boys. Jay was the oldest of the 6 brothers: Raymond Broncho, Warrior Appeney, Douglas Broncho, Lamar Broncho, and Jesse Bruce.

Jay grew up in Fort Hall and...

James 'Jim' Joseph Koetter

James 'Jim' Joseph Koetter

Feb 18, 2025

James 'Jim' Koetter, 87, passed away on February 18, 2025. 

Jim was born in 1937 to Art and Mary (Lepper) Koetter at the family farm home north of McCook, Nebraska. The youngest of six, he grew up on a diversified farm which raised corn, wheat, pigs, chickens, and also had milk cows. Being a typical farm at this time, these crops...

Nathaniel Jay Ish

Nathaniel Jay Ish

Feb 17, 2025

Nathaniel Jay Ish, 60, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nathaniel went to Sho Ban High School in Fort Hall, Idaho and graduated from Kearns High School in West Valley, Utah. 

He enjoyed traveling to Florida and he has lived in Texas and Tacoma Washington. 

Nathaniel and his life partner, April Eschief, have two beautiful...

Bonnie Durrant

Bonnie Durrant

Feb 17, 2025

Bonnie Ann Baird Durrant passed away on February 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 84. She was born on October 11, 1940 near Blackfoot, Idaho to A. Wayne and Isabell Baird. She was the fourth of nine kids. She grew up with her family on a small farm in Goshen, Idaho, sharing many adventures...

Michele J. Lyford

Michele J. Lyford

Feb 16, 2025

Michele Jane Lyford, 73, passed away from natural causes on February 16, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Michele was born on February 20, 1951 to Phillip and Florence Mayfield in San Gabriel, Ca. To all who knew her, she was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

She married the love of her...

Beverly G. Thorpe

Beverly G. Thorpe

Feb 16, 2025

Beverly Gail Thorpe, 72, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home on February 16, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Beverly dedicated her life to retail and customer service, where her kindness and genuine care for others shone brightly. She was a funny, kind, and intelligent woman who will be deeply...

Sherry Rae Stephens

Sherry Rae Stephens

Feb 15, 2025

Sherry Rae Laker Stephens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born on April 22, 1944, in Pocatello to Grant and Ruby Curtis Laker.

Born during World War II, Sherry's early years were marked by her father’s service in the Army Air Corps. Her mother, Ruby, chose to accompany...

Lee A. Cranor

Lee A. Cranor

Feb 14, 2025

Lee Allen Cranor, 74, passed away on February 14, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1950, to Carson and Monta Hill Cranor. He had five siblings, four brothers and one sister.

Lee graduated from Pocatello High School in 1969 then joined the US Navy on March 1, 1970. He served in the Vietnam War spending his time on 4 different...

Peter "Pete" B. Hodson

Peter "Pete" B. Hodson

Feb 13, 2025

Peter "Pete" Boyd Hodson, 84, passed away on February 13, 2025. Pete was born on April 20, 1940 to Boyd and Fern Hodson.

Pete grew up in Pocatello, Idaho with his mom and dad and older sister, Sydney. He would walk to school in those days. He attended Pocatello High School. After school, he joined the National Guard. Pete enjoyed a...

Laura B. Jans

Laura B. Jans

Feb 13, 2025

Laura Beth Jans, age 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Skokie, Illinois, on May 5, 1959, to Joseph & Nina Jans. Laura’s health had been declining over the last few years, and she finally succumbed to her illness in the early morning of February 13, 2025, in Chubbuck, Idaho.

Born and raised in Skokie, Illinois, with...

Valrie Jackson

Valrie Jackson

Feb 12, 2025

Valrie Ann Jackson, 69, peacefully passed away at her home in Pocatello, Idaho on February 12, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1955, to Charles Edward Jackson and Judy Ann Brangham in Pocatello, Idaho. 

Valrie was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Hazel in Fort Hall, Idaho. She attended schools in Fort Hall. After Valrie graduated from Blackfoot High School, she...

Thomas Lee Taylor

Thomas Lee Taylor

Feb 12, 2025

Thomas Lee Taylor, 66, of Burley, Idaho, passed away February 12, 2025. 

Tom was born on May 29, 1958, in Butte, Montana, to John Lewis Frye and Sharon Ruth Moore. He was raised in Northern Montana and Northern Idaho before later spending many years in Washington, Utah, and Oregon.

After graduating from Lewiston High School, Tom proudly joined the Idaho National Guard,...

Barbara J. Jones

Barbara J. Jones

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara J. Jones, 92, passed away on February 11, 2025.

There will be no services held.

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Michael Spears

Michael Spears

Feb 11, 2025

To know Michael Spears was to love him. He approached life with boundless energy and enthusiasm, lighting up every room he entered. First came his smile, then his signature greeting — an enthusiastic “my friend!” — always followed by a hug. From there, the stories would flow, often accompanied by photos of food, tales of his latest travels, or an...

Jerry A. Keely

Jerry A. Keely

Feb 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jerry Keely 

February 7, 1948 – February 9, 2025

It is with both sadness and a smile that we say goodbye to Jerry Allen Keely, who passed away peacefully at the age of 77 in Pocatello, Idaho, on February 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Known for his mischievous smile and quick wit, Jerry's legacy is one...

Marie L. Danis

Marie L. Danis

Feb 9, 2025

Marie Laynette “Nettie” Cole Danis, 80, passed away on February 9, 2025. 

She was born February 21, 1944, to Raymond Delbert (Buck) and Irma Marie Smith Hensley. She attended various schools growing up. She was in the high school rodeo club, a member of the Choctaw Riding Club, barrel raced and pole bend, and ran for rodeo queen, and was successful....

Joyce Ann Anthony

Joyce Ann Anthony

Feb 8, 2025

On February 8, 2025 our beloved Mom, Wife ,Grandma, Sister, and Auntie returned to our Creator in the early morning Holy hours. Joyce was surrounded by her family who all had unconditional love for her when she passed. 

On June 28, 1956 Joyce was born to Thomas Edward Armajo Sr. and Vivian Teton Armajo in Lander, Wyoming. Her paternal grandparents are...

Glenn D. McCullough

Glenn D. McCullough

Feb 7, 2025

Glenn Douglas McCullough, 67, left this world too soon on February 7, 2025, after some intense medical challenges at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. His passing has left a large void in the lives of so many.

Glenn was born on November 21, 1957, to Charles Dwain McCullough and Clara June Ellis McCullough in Pocatello, Idaho. Glenn was...

Clark Kimball

Clark Kimball

Feb 7, 2025

Clark Kimball, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away early on February 7, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born on December 22, 1955, to Jerrolyn Mary Pratt Kimball and Richard Kimball in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his siblings: Orson, Mary Potter, Joseph (Lessie), Stanley, Spencer (Sheena), Benjamin, and Elizabeth (Jeff) Pieros. He...