Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Jenny England

Jenny England

Apr 26, 2024

Jenny England, 57, passed away on April 26, 2024.  

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Wilks Colonial Chapel, 2005 S. 4th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the guestbook below.

Gene Alden Stewart

Gene Alden Stewart

Jun 26, 2024

Gene Alden Stewart, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the company of his loving family. He was born in Crystal, Idaho on February 23, 1935, to George and Ruth Stewart.

 As a young boy, Gene was kept busy helping on the family farm fetching cows each evening, feeding chickens, pigs, and baby calves, weeding the garden, bringing in firewood,...

Wanda Jean Barber

Wanda Jean Barber

Jun 26, 2024

"Mrs. B' Wanda Strack Barber, 93, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck, Idaho.

She was born on October 9, 1930 to Anton Lee Strack and Beulah Muriel Cordell Strack in Watonga, Oklahoma.

Wanda married Jack “JJ” Barber on November 22, 1951. Together, they have three sons: Bret, Brian, and Bryce.

Wanda is preceded in death by her...

Terry Douglas Tanner

Terry Douglas Tanner

Jun 25, 2024

Terry Douglas Tanner, 50, passed away on June 25, 2024.

He was born in Murray, Utah on June 1, 1974, to Douglas L. Tanner and Scherryl J Tanner. Terry spent his childhood in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School in 1992. He played football as a wide receiver for the Highland Rams.

Terry loved fishing, hunting, golfing, playing poker, float...

Joseph Edward Buttram

Joseph Edward Buttram

Jun 25, 2024

Joseph Edward Buttram, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 25, 2024. 

Joseph was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to Gladys Millholin and Lacey Buttram. He was the youngest of five children. 

Joe met the love of his life, Amy June Cherry, and married her on April 21st, 1966, in Driggs, Idaho. 

Joe and Amy shared five children together....

Troy Vance Ward

Troy Vance Ward

Jun 23, 2024

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow, what a ride!”

Maybe you noticed the world got a little quieter and darker Sunday morning.

Troy Vance Ward completed his ride Sunday morning. 

Troy was born on March...

Dennis Edwin Paananen

Dennis Edwin Paananen

Jun 21, 2024

Dennis Edwin Paananen, 83, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, under the care of his loving wife, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

Dennis was born in McCall, Idaho, on July 6, 1940, to Ellen Susana Hillberg and Edwin Einer Paananen. He was raised on a ranch near Lake Fork, Idaho, until the age...

Terrel W Merkley

Terrel W Merkley

Jun 21, 2024

Terrel W Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.

Christopher Sandoval

Christopher Sandoval

Jun 21, 2024

Christopher Lee Sandoval, 42, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident June 21, 2024, leaving this world less bright and a massive hole in the hearts of many.

Chris was born on December 5, 1981, in Reno, Nevada to Richard Sandoval and Michelle Soares. His parents later divorced, and he was blessed with 2 additional sisters from his mom, Lori...

Rebecca Ruth Brown

Rebecca Ruth Brown

Jun 21, 2024

Rebecca Ruth Brown, 74, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was born on August 9, 1949, to James Robert Hogan Rowe and Imagene Westlake Rowe in Pittsfield, Illinois.

After graduating from high school, Rebecca came to Pocatello to stay with family and attend Idaho State University. During her time studying business and geology,...

Emery Nestor

Emery Nestor

Jun 19, 2024

David Emery Nestor, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024. Emery was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 9, 1947.

Emery loved his home in Robin, Idaho. He was a good father and loving husband, to Donna, for 53 ½ years and he loved his entire family dearly.

Emery is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mike) Wolford; and son, David (Michelle) Nestor;...

Charlene M. Bentel

Charlene M. Bentel

Jun 19, 2024

TYHEE – Long time Tyhee resident, Charlene Bentel, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Elegant Assisted Living facility on June 19, 2024.

Charlene was born Marcia Charlene Winn on July 24, 1932, in Moreland, Idaho to Helen Wilma Jacobson and Wallace Albert Winn. Charlene is the name she went by after starting her education in Pocatello, attending...

Sharon Lee Bochatey

Sharon Lee Bochatey

Jun 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Lee Bochatey, on June 17, 2024 at the age of 76.

Sharon was born on February 7,1948 in Denver, CO to Joseph Elias Bochatey and Helen Ruth Davis. Sharon grew up in Golden, CO where she graduated from Golden High School. Sharon married Jerry Phillips May...

Lupe Lynn Korten

Lupe Lynn Korten

Jun 15, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lupe Lynn Korten, who departed from this world on June 15, 2024, after a ten-year battle with cancer. Lupe was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Her selflessness, strength, unwavering positivity and love touched the lives of all who knew her.

Lupe had a love for athletics, art,...

Bob Blanchard

Bob Blanchard

Jun 14, 2024

Dresden Robert “Bob” Blanchard, 85, passed away on June 14, 2024.

Bob was born to Dresden and Phyllis Blanchard on April 17, 1939, in Logan, Utah, and passed away on June 14, 2024. He was the first of three children, including Nancy and Ann.

Bob lived in Pocatello until he was 9 years old and then moved to American Falls while his...

Rodney G. Rindlisbaker

Rodney G. Rindlisbaker

Jun 13, 2024

Rodney G. Rindlisbaker, 62, passed away on June 13, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.

Paul Allen Murphy

Paul Allen Murphy

Jun 13, 2024

Paul Allen Murphy, 76, passed away on June 13, 2024.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the guestbook below.

Keith Bennett Denton

Keith Bennett Denton

Jun 12, 2024

Keith Bennett Denton, 63, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1960 in Beaufort, South Carolina to William Curtis and Noreen Ann Denton. 

His father was in the military, so he attended schools in many different states. He graduated from Saint Louis High School and received his Associates Degree in electronic technology while serving in the...

LaDonna R Garner

LaDonna R Garner

Jun 12, 2024

LaDonna R Garner, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

She was born May 4, 1935, to Henry Kruse and Sarah Hodges Kruse in Fairbury, Nebraska. She was the fourth of seven daughters of Henry and Sarah. The family moved to Pocatello when she was young, and she lived here her entire life. She graduated from Pocatello High School...

Sharon RaNae Phillips

Sharon RaNae Phillips

Jun 12, 2024

Sharon RaNae Dwight, born October 23, 1939, to Theodore Kermit Dwight and Lillie Loretta Wallin Dwight, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2024. She was born in Salt Lake City Utah, welcomed by loving parents and raised in a family of all girls. As a young child she lived in San Diego California after her father was transferred...

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