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Phyllis Jean Minnesota
Mar 23, 2026
Phyllis Jean Barta Minnesota, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
She was born in Hastings, Nebraska to Frank Joseph Barta and Sarah (Sadie) Dill Barta on August 11, 1932. At age five, Phyllis was in a car accident with her mother and aunt who were tragically killed. She was in a coma for three days and it was...
Barbara Kay Koetter
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara (Barb) made her appearance in this world in 1939 as the second daughter born to Howard and Fern (Kitt) Stinnette. She and her sister, Wanda, were raised in Wauneta, Nebraska, surrounded by grandparents, aunts, and uncles on both sides of the family, which Barbara visited frequently on their farms. In 1952, the family moved a short distance to McCook,...
Dale Andrew Shook
Mar 21, 2026
Dale Andrew Shook, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born June 28, 1941, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Clara and Harold Shook.
At age 6 his family moved to California where he was raised in the Whitter and La Habra areas until he moved to Southeastern Idaho in 1964, then to Las...
Robert Keith Sperl
Mar 21, 2026
Robert “Keith” Sperl, 70, passed away on March 21, 2026.
He was born on May 15, 1955, in Pomona, California. He lived in West Covina, California for his entire childhood. He met and married Tiki C. Nolan on December 2, 1989, and moved to Pinon Hills, California. Their marriage was sealed in the Los Angeles, California Temple. They moved to Inkom,...
Stephen Lamoni Muir, Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Stephen Lamoni Muir, Jr., 87, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his five children, and returned home to that God who gave him life.
Stephen was born on September 16, 1938, in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Stephen Lamoni Muir and Mona Dee Burton. He grew up alongside five siblings and spent his early years in Lava Hot Springs, Blackfoot,...
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll
Mar 20, 2026
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll, 80, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her brother's home in Ketchum, Idaho.
WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE by Betsy B. Stoll
I've lived in Wood River Valley since 1969. I am so grateful for all the special people who have made my life here so incredibly wonderful. There is no better place to live...
Shane Cutler
Mar 20, 2026
Shane R. Cutler 51, passed away in a fatal car accident on March 20, 2026. Born April 04, 1974 in Pocatello, Idaho to Gene & Phylis Cutler. They lived on Ballard Rd for a few years until they built and moved into a house on Morgan Rd. He attended Tyhee, Hawthorne, and Highland High School. Shane was the kindest soul...
Oscar M. Christopherson
Mar 19, 2026
Oscar Matthew Christopherson, age 87, passed on March 19, 2026.
Before my father passed, I talked with him, “So Dad, a lot of people are writing their own obituaries. Do you think you’d like me to help you do that?” “No. Why in the world would I want to do that?” Little did I know that he had essentially done so...
Gabriel Timothy Winters
Mar 17, 2026
Gabriel Timothy Winters, 49, died at his home in Pocatello, ID on March 17, 2026. After 3 years of trying to kick cancer’s ass, cancer won and the world lost a truly great human.
Gabe was born on April 20, 1976 in Nampa, ID to Timothy Winters and Linda Dewitt. Gabe was a lifelong Idaho resident and loyal Idaho Vandals fan....
Marlene Neick Wallerstedt
Mar 16, 2026
Marlene led a life marked by artistic expression, musical passion, and deep dedication to her family and community.
Marlene’s life was enriched by her exceptional talents in the arts. Throughout much of her life, she was known as a gifted artist, skillfully working in charcoal and ceramics. Music was another profound part of her identity; she was not only a passionate...
Sheila Ann Taylor
Mar 16, 2026
Sheila Ann Taylor of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by family.
Sheila Ann Taylor (Egbert) was born on June 20, 1933, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joseph Robert and Anna Marie Egbert. She was 4th of 8 children and found much joy and lasting friendships with her siblings. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1951.
She married...
Carol Ann Black
Mar 15, 2026
Carol Ann Black, 83, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Carol was a florist, bringing joy through simple flowers. She was an elementary school librarian who loved stories and the power of words. And she was a homemaker in the truest sense; creating a place where everyone felt safe, welcomed, and loved.
Her...
Gary Neil Blanchard
Mar 15, 2026
Gary Neil Blanchard, 87, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Gary was born July 5, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Wallace Blanchard and Gladys Cottrell. He was the youngest of four surviving children. His siblings were Jack Blanchard, Joy Hulet, and Nancy Grisamer.
He graduated from Teton High School and went on to begin his life’s work.
As a young adult in the...
Theo John Bell
Mar 15, 2026
T. Johnny Bell, 87, passed away on March 15, 2026.
T. Johnny Bell was born in April of 1938 in Mink Creek, Idaho, to Theo James and Edith Bell. He spent most of his youth in Preston on a family farm, where he learned how to work hard. Early on, he developed a great love of horses and of playing the...
Douglas Wayne Gushwa
Mar 15, 2026
Douglas Wayne Gushwa, 74, passed away on March 15, 2026.
He was born on February 13, 1952, in Jamestown, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm southwest of Jamestown. He graduated from Jamestown High School, then attended NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry.
Douglas married Gail Hogden in 1973. They spent over 50 years together...
Carol Ann Ashley
Mar 14, 2026
Carol Ann Ashley, 69, passed away, March 14, 2026.
Carol was born July 26, 1956 in Jerome, Idaho to Rulon Anderson and Mary Evelyn Elizabeth Hess Anderson.
Carol is survived by her children, Amanda DeGrat, Leasha Diosdado, and Robert W. DeGrat.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Anderson and Rulon Anderson, and brother, Darryl Anderson.
A viewing will be held from...
Edward Firebaugh
Mar 14, 2026
Our loving husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 100 years.
Ed was born on January 12, 1926, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho to George Firebaugh and Emily Durfee Firebaugh. He grew up on the family farm and went to school in Shoshone, Idaho and Glenns Ferry, Idaho. He played football in high school...
Terry Douglas Stalder
Mar 14, 2026
Terry Douglas Stalder, 73, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on March 14, 2026, after a short illness.
Terry was born on June 19, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho, where he was raised and spent most of his life. He attended Tendoy Elementary, Alameda Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School in 1971. During his childhood, Terry had the unique opportunity to...
Ralph William Johnson
Mar 13, 2026
Ralph Johnson, passed away on March 13, 2026.
Ralph was born on July 19, 1951 to Harry and Margaret Johnson. He loved Washington state and was a long time resident. He married the love of his life, Judie Johnson on August 9, 1989 in Fortuna, CA. And then moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 2003.
Ralph was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending...
Carolyn J. Hopwood
Mar 13, 2026
Carolyn June Hopwood, 82, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog, Sissey.
Carolyn was born on January 27, 1944, in Lawrence, Nebraska to Clarence and Velma Bencken. She grew up feeling deeply loved by her parents and looked up to her older brother, Richard, who always...
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