Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Leonard Jensen

Leonard Jensen

Mar 17, 2023

Leonard Laurel Jensen, age 71, resident of Inkom, Idaho passed away peacefully Friday, March 17, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Leonard was born in Hartley, Iowa on February 23, 1952 to Ernest and Darlene Stilwell and was later adopted at the age of 12 by Dwight and Claudia Jensen. He is survived by his spouse, Sandra Jensen of Inkom, Idaho,...

Nicholas U. Turner

Nicholas U. Turner

Mar 16, 2023

Nicholas U. Turner, 65, passed away on March 16, 2023.  

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Jewel Marie Roberts

Jewel Marie Roberts

Mar 15, 2023

Jewel M. Roberts, 79, died of natural causes March 15, 2023, at Bingham Memorial Hospital. She was born February 28, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Dillard) Kinney.

Jewel graduated from Pocatello High School with the class of 1962. During high school, she played basketball and other sports and was awarded Best Female Athlete her senior year....

Alan Francis Van Hook

Alan Francis Van Hook

Mar 14, 2023

Alan Francis Van Hook, 91, passed away on March 14, 2023.

Alan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 7, 1931 to Warren Van Hook, Sr. and Mary Genevive Van Hook. At nine years of age, Alan was orphaned, and his oldest brother, Warren, Jr., raised him until Alan graduated from high school, at Pemberton, New Jersey.

Alan enlisted in the US...

Todd Farnes

Todd Farnes

Mar 14, 2023

Todd Lane Farnes age 56, of Hansen, ID, died in Ashton, ID on March 14, 2023 of natural causes. Todd was born to Sharon Slagel and Don J. Farnes on December 13, 1966. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1985. Todd loved and enjoyed his family and friends. He especially loved being a Grandpa and was "Uncle Hotdog" to...

Cathy "Hurricane" Burke

Cathy "Hurricane" Burke

Mar 13, 2023

On March 13, 2023, Kathleen Marvel Burke passed away at home at the age of 80. Kathleen was born November 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Vernon and Mary Burke.

“Cathy” as she liked to be called spent her life serving others. One of Cathy’s greatest joys came from feeding people which she did for 60 years. Her annual Thanksgiving dinners...

Diann Lee Marler

Diann Lee Marler

Mar 12, 2023

Diann Lee Appleby was born in Clovis, California, on March 26, 1945. She attended Pocatello High School and graduated from high school in Modesto, California. She passed away on March 12, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho at age 77.

Diann married Don T. Marler on October 25, 1962. The two shared many years as husband and wife.

Diann converted to The Church of...

Jerry Alyce Gilman

Jerry Alyce Gilman

Mar 11, 2023

Jerry Alyce Gilman, 84, passed away on March 11, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born and raised in Pocatello, having attended Alameda Junior High and Pocatello High School, where she was a Senior Class Officer.

Jerry married Luman Gilman in October 1957, just 5 months after graduating high school. They had been married for 65 years when she passed away. ...

Ruth Lish

Ruth Lish

Mar 11, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of this beautiful soul, Ruth W. Lish, 92, on March 11, 2023 at Brookdale, in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was born on August 29, 1930 to Joseph and Maude Eisenman in Scotland, South Dakota.

She was married to the love of her life, Ernest Lish, on May 29, 1961 in the Methodist Church in Twin Falls,...

Mary "Lisa" Bellegante

Mary "Lisa" Bellegante

Mar 11, 2023

Mary “Lisa” Elizabeth Bellegante, 65, passed away on March 11, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1958, in Pocatello, Idaho where she was also raised. Lisa graduated from high school, was in ROTC and received an associate degree in Secretarial work.

Lisa married Alfred E. Bellegante in April 1987. They were married for 35 years.

Lisa enjoyed making flower arrangements, cooking,...

Rosie Satterwhite

Rosie Satterwhite

Mar 11, 2023

Rosie June Satterwhite, age 92, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2023. Rosie was born in Twin Falls, ID on February 23 rd 1931 to Frank and Susie Messinger. Rosie married the love of her life Charles Satterwhite in September 1947. They had five children, four boys, Leland, Doyle, Richard, Curtis, and a...

Russell J. Atwood

Russell J. Atwood

Mar 10, 2023

Russell J. Atwood, 64, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born June 8, 1958 in St. Anthony, Idaho. Throughout his childhood, the family moved many times following his dad’s career “chasing the crusher.” Over the years, he and his 2 brothers were experts in raising hell, leaving their mark everywhere they lived. They eventually settled in Blackfoot where...

David Uriah Slinger

David Uriah Slinger

Mar 10, 2023

David Uriah Slinger August 2nd, 1974-March 10th, 2023 David was born on August 2nd, 1974 in Twin Falls Idaho to Becky Tuttle. He was the third child to join the family, and soon two more were added to finish the bunch! In 1995 David met and married Peggy Hollon. During their marriage, they had two children, Alex and Dora. Peggy...

Dennis Niehans

Dennis Niehans

Mar 9, 2023

Dennis Michael Niehans passed away in the comfort of his family on March 9, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in Vienna, Austria, to Walter and Roslyn Hayes. 

Walter was MIA in Korea in 1952. A new family was created when Roslyn met and married Tut Niehans. Raised in Southern California, Dennis attended Catholic school through high...

Michael Bennett Moses

Michael Bennett Moses

Mar 9, 2023

Michael “Mike” Bennett Moses (88) passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023, surrounded by the family he loved.

Mike was born on November 4, 1939, in Suffern, NY, the middle child to Dr. Maximillian Jeremiah Moses and Anna Lee Moses (née Bolton).

After high school, Mike joined the US Air Force and traveled the world. While stationed in England he met Sally...

Erik N. Romero

Erik N. Romero

Mar 9, 2023

Erik N. Romero, 51, passed away on March 9, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born to Mirna Felix and Noe Romero on October 13, 1971 in Maripita, Sinaloa, Estado of Sinaloa, Mexico. Erik was proud to be from Mexico! Erik learned to be responsible and hard working at a young age, and worked to ensure that his family and...

George Cecil Sharp

George Cecil Sharp

Mar 8, 2023

George Cecil Sharp was born March 17, 1937, at home which was located on a small farm by Greasy Branch in Maury County Tennessee, not far from the city of Columbia. His parents were George Thomas and Mattie Emma Webb Sharp. He was one of 6 siblings, 5 boys and 1 girl. He was always everyone's special little boy, having...

Donald "Buck" Bowman

Donald "Buck" Bowman

Mar 8, 2023

"And so, the gray clouds parted, and God smiled upon him and his soul was taken to Heaven on a sunbeam." Donald DeWayne (Buck) Bowman departed our human world to join his wife, many family members and friends in Heaven on Don was born on 08-11-1934 to Walter and Goldrica (Steelsmith) Bowman. Throughout his childhood he lived in Kimberly, Idaho....

Marx "Pete" Kruse

Marx "Pete" Kruse

Mar 7, 2023

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