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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
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...
Martin A. Weigel
Dec 24, 2025
Martin A. Weigel, 69, of Pocatello ID, passed away December 24, 2025 at Monte Vista Health Center, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 4, 1956, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello, ID, to Henry and Alta Young-Weigel. He attended Tendoy Elementary, Alameda Jr. High, and Highland High School. He joined the Marines and fought in Vietnam,...
Myrtle Rae Parker
Mar 31, 2026
Myrtle Rae Tolman Parker, 91, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2026, at her home in Pocatello, ID surrounded by her family.
Myrtle Rae was born on July 2, 1934, in Bancroft, Idaho, the oldest of six children, born to Olester and Anna Urilla Nelson Tolman.
In the spring of 1952 on a blind date set up by her cousin, Myrtle Rae...
Eddie Allen Beesley
Mar 31, 2026
Eddie Allen Beesley, 84, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1942, and spent his life building, exploring, creating, and caring in ways that left lasting marks on everyone who knew him.
Eddie was an avid fisherman and hunter, happiest with a rod in his hand and the open sky above him. He especially loved...
Wesley Alan Gifford
Mar 29, 2026
Wesley "Wes" Alan Gifford, 69, passed away on March 29, 2026.
Wesley “Wes” Alan Gifford was born November 7, 1956. He was the son of Kenneth and Iletta Gifford, brother to Ron Gifford and Norma Tarter.
He was raised in the small town of Jerome, Idaho. Wes loved outer space. He wrote letters to NASA and the Russian Space Program until he...
Paul Walker Jensen
Mar 28, 2026
Paul Walker Jensen, resident of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away at Grace Memory Care on March 28th, 2026 at the age of 80.
Paul was the oldest of seven children born to Ardath Walker Jensen and Max Francis Jensen in Rexburg, Idaho in 1945. When Paul was just 12 years old, his father passed away and left a hole in his heart...
William Francis Bacon
Mar 26, 2026
The Bacon family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William “Bill” Francis Bacon, on March 26, 2026.
He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 28, 1956, to his parents, Gilbert and Arlene Bacon, he was the second of four children.
He graduated from...
Anna Virginia Morris
Mar 24, 2026
Anna Virginia Morris Simmons
October 29, 1958 – March 24, 2026
Anna Virginia Morris Simmons was born on October 29, 1958, in Addison, Illinois, to Eugene Edward Morris and his wife. At the age of 14, her family made their way west to Montpelier, Idaho — a place that would shape her into the resilient, warm-hearted woman she became. She graduated high...
Elliot May Adams
Mar 23, 2026
Elliot May Adams, beloved daughter of Austin Adams and Vannessa (VanWart) Adams, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2026, from complications of congenital heart disease.
Elliot was a pure ray of sunshine. She always had a huge smile on her face and charmed everyone she met with it. She was born with congenital heart defects, but with wonderful medical care, she...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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