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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Kathy Sparrow
Nov 14, 2025
Kathy Jo (Beery) Sparrow, 67, passed away on November 14, 2025. Kathy was born on January 4, 1958, to William Edward Beery and Violet (Call) Beery in Pocatello, Idaho. Kathy was born with her twin sister, Kelly, joining two brothers and a sister at home, later another brother joined their family.
Kathy was raised in Pocatello attending elementary, junior high school,...
Dick L Copeland
Nov 14, 2025
Dick L. Copeland, born July 19, 1931, in Payne, Idaho, was called to his eternal home on November 14, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Dick was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to his family. His passing leaves a...
Yvonne Lee Foltz
Nov 12, 2025
Yvonne Lee Foltz, 68, passed away November 12, 2025.
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Yvonne Lee Foltz, known to most as Punky, passed away on November 12th 2025 at home with her loved ones at her side. As she succumbed to her courageous battle with cancer.
Punky was born July 4th 1957 to parents Joan and Harrison Shull in...
Thomas M Lewis
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas M Lewis, 78, passed away on November 11, 2025.
Tom Lewis was never one to take life too seriously—unless, of course, there was a baseball game on. He spent 55 years of marriage keeping his beloved wife, Kathleen, alternately laughing and rolling her eyes. The two were married on June 27, 1970, at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Garden Grove,...
Timothy James Van Vleck
Nov 9, 2025
Timothy Van Vleck, 72, of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025.
He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, where his love for the outdoors began. From a young age, he was happiest outside — exploring, learning, and discovering how things worked. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University in 1978, he went on...
Rosalind Faye Sterner
Nov 8, 2025
Rosalind Faye (Rose) Sterner, 76, of Inkom, Idaho, died November 8, 2025 at her home.
Rose was born on January 13, 1949, to Theodore Dale and Emma Elizabeth (Rider) Bement near Cleveland, Ohio.
Rose trained as a dental surgery assistant in high school, and went on to be a postal carrier, teacher’s aide, and seamstress, but was most importantly a 4-H leader,...
Gary Dahmer
Nov 6, 2025
Ernest Gary Dahmer, 87, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 11, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the oldest son of Ernest and Martha Lee Dahmer. Dad grew up in Salt Lake City alongside his younger brother Dennis Dahmer. Although they were nine years apart, he had fond memories...
Mariland Louise Jenkins
Nov 4, 2025
Mariland Louise Campbell Davis Jenkins, 89, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Frank Jackson Campbell and Gladys Rachael McKinnon Campbell. The youngest of four and the only daughter, Mariland faced early loss with great strength, losing two brothers in World War II and...
Shawn Erik Bystrom
Nov 3, 2025
Shawn Erik Bystrom, 40, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born to Richard and Patricia on January 11, 1985. He was raised in Inkom and Pocatello, Idaho.
He loved golf, his friends, and having fun. Most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Rick, and his brother Patrick.
He is survived by his mother...
Blaine Binggeli
Nov 2, 2025
E. Blaine Binggeli, 88, was born in Pocatello Idaho July 17 1937. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2 2025 at the Portneuf Medical Center. He was the third of 3 children born to Francis L. and Thressa H. Harris Binggeli . He also has 3 other siblings from his mother who was widowed very young. On October 18,...
Lawrence David Jarvis
Oct 31, 2025
Lawrence David Jarvis, 78, passed away on October 31, 2025.
He was born on April 12, 1947, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, where he grew up. He was the last of 15 children.
He lived in several states doing masonry and construction work before finally settling in Pocatello, Idaho. He was proud of graduation from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree.
He had a...
Michael Evan Fernandez
Oct 31, 2025
Michael E. Fernandez, born on May 12th, 1969, in Jerome, ID, passed away on October 31st, 2025. He departed while surrounded by family, overlooking the beautiful view of the Portneuf Range from his room in the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.
Michael, or more commonly referred to as Mike by friends and family, is survived by his partner Misti Keller, his...
Steven Michael Magagna
Oct 31, 2025
Steven Michael Magagna, 69, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Steve was a devoted husband, father, and papa whose life was centered around the people he loved most. He is survived by his wife, Kim, his children Christine (Steve) and Mitchell (Brennen), and his cherished grandchildren — Maxwell, Leah,...
LaWana Miller Brenchley
Oct 31, 2025
LaWana M Brenchley, 99 was born on August 5, 1926, in Smithfield, Utah, to Carroll H. Miller and Elisabeth Gittins Miller. Proud of her pioneer heritage, LaWana recounted the stories to her children and grandchildren of her great great-grandmothers who were handcart pioneers who made the trek westward. She also told stories about Blue Creek, the family farm. A tiny...
Rae Jean "RJ" Bradish
Oct 30, 2025
Rae Jean "RJ" Bradish, a spirited soul who departed this world on October 30, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. Born on December 26, 1944, in the small town of Burley, Idaho, Rae Jean's life was woven from the fabric of love, resilience, and an unwavering zest for life, nurtured further in the idyllic surroundings of Mackay, Idaho.
A proud graduate of Idaho...
Janet Fern Clinkscales
Oct 29, 2025
Janet Fern Mitton Clinkscales, 79, died of natural causes in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho, on November 29, 2025.
Janet was born on August 10, 1946, to Monte and Faye Mitton. She is the fourth of four children. Janet was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a deep love and devotion for her Savior.
Janet...
Jay B. Ekstrom
Oct 29, 2025
Jay B. Ekstrom passed away on October 29, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho. Jay was born on October 1, 1934 in Malad, Idaho, to Levi and Emma Ekstrom.
Jay attended school in Malad then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was stationed in Japan. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, he went to work for FMC, where he retired.
Jay...
Scott Douglas Weakly
Oct 27, 2025
On October 27th, 2025, Scott D. Weakly, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 57.
He grew up in northern Idaho, graduating from Kellogg High School. He married Karen Frisbie with whom he had his two children, Sarah and Grant. He joined the Airforce where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After leaving the Airforce he spent the...
John J McCloskey
Oct 26, 2025
John J McCloskey, 68, passed away at home, October 26, 2025.
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Richard Howard Stallings
Oct 26, 2025
Richard Howard Stallings passed away peacefully in his Pocatello home on October 26, following a recent diagnosis of Aggressive Lymphoma.
Richard was born October 7, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to Howard and Elizabeth Stallings. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School and served an LDS mission to New Zealand. Richard earned a B.S. in History & Political Science at Weber State...
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