Obituaries

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

Cort Ryan Newlin

Cort Ryan Newlin

May 26, 2024

Cort Ryan Newlin, 20, passed away, May 26, 2024.

Cort was born on May 16, 2004 in Preston, Idaho. He grew up in Robin/Arimo, Idaho and graduated from Marsh Valley High School.

Cort was a valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in Columbus, OH and loved serving the Lord and sharing the gospel...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

May 24, 2024

Shirley Darlene Follick Smith, 90, peacefully passed away at the Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born to Sid and Lucille Follick on June 15, 1933, the second child, in Nampa, Idaho. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1951.

Shirley married the love of her life, Richard Smith, on December 31, 1951,...

Valeria  Marie Rosales

Valeria Marie Rosales

May 24, 2024

Valerie “Val” Rosales, 14, of Pocatello, Idaho returned to her heavenly home on Friday May 24, 2024. 

Val was born on August 6, 2009, to Victor and Christina Rosales. She was born in Blackfoot, Idaho but lived all her life in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Jefferson Elementary, Hawthorne Middle School, and was finishing up her 9th grade year at Pocatello ...

Russell Winter

Russell Winter

May 23, 2024

Russell Lane Winter was born on June 26, 1961, to Robert and Joan Winter in Pocatello, Idaho. He passed away on May 23, 2024, in Roy, Utah. Russ was the youngest of three children, the baby brother to Deane and Rob.

Russ attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho. After graduating from high school, he married Sharlene Skinner. From this union were born...

Thomas William Davie

Thomas William Davie

May 23, 2024

Thomas William Davie, 76, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1947 in Esslingen, Germany to Ruth Lena Rayer and Ernest William Davie Sr, an American soldier stationed near there. When he was only a baby, Tom 

sailed to the United States with his mother and older brother to rejoin with his...

Donna Jean Taylor

Donna Jean Taylor

May 23, 2024

Donna Jean Taylor, age 78, departed this earthly existence on May 23, 2024 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, where she moved in 2020 to be close to her son and his family.

Donna was born on October 19, 1945, in San Diego, California, to Claud Frederick Deere and Effie Verna Newman, being the older of two daughters.

The Deere family moved to Alamogordo, New...

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

May 22, 2024

Bruce Austin Brown, 76, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Chubbuck, Idaho of Alzheimer’s. He was born to Robert Nelson and Florence Pauline Brown on March 24, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Rebecca Rowe Brown and daughter Robin (Dawn) Landsverk; older brother Duane Brown and sister-in-law Glenda and descendants; younger sister Joyce Locke and brother-in-law...

David  Anthony O'Neill

David Anthony O'Neill

May 22, 2024

David Anthony O’Neill, 41, passed away on May 22, 2024, at his home after fighting a courageous, four-year battle with colon cancer.

As we mourn the loss of David, we also celebrate the life he lived and the profound impact he had on all who knew him. His unwavering faith, his gentle spirit, and his genuine love for others served as...

Janet Lee Aldridge

Janet Lee Aldridge

May 21, 2024

Janet Lee Aldridge, 76, passed away on May 21, 2024.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Calvary Alliance Chapel, 800 Marinus Ln, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2024 at the...

Joan Adams Thompson  Murray

Joan Adams Thompson Murray

May 21, 2024

Joan Adams Thompson Murray was born on a family farm on August 4, 1934, in Cleveland, Idaho. She was the seventh of seven children. It was during the depression that she grew up working on the family farm as well as for other farmers to help support the family. Her childhood consisted of family time, family work and family fun...

Jamie Ann Marley

Jamie Ann Marley

May 21, 2024

Jamie Ann Marley passed away at the age of 42, on May 21, 2024 after a sudden illness following a reaction to a medication.

Jamie was born June 2, 1981, the 4th of 5 children, to Daniel Keith and Julie Dawn Jorgensen Marley. At birth she had dark, very curly hair and some health issues that prevented her from going home...

Jack H. Kolsen

Jack H. Kolsen

May 20, 2024

Jack H Kolsen was born on May 3, 1938, in Pingree, Idaho to Gurman Peter and Agnes Hislip Kolsen. He passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 86.

Jack attended schools in the Snake River area and graduated from Snake River High School in 1957. He and his twin sister, Joan, were the youngest of 6 children.

Jack and...

Katherine Bernice Jones

Katherine Bernice Jones

May 20, 2024

Katherine Bernice Jones May 26, 1919 - May 20, 2024

She was born Katherine Bernice Metz on May 26, 1919, in Bangs, Texas, to Ethel French Metz and Amos E. Metz. Bernice slipped the bonds of this earth on May 20, 2024, in Emmett, Idaho, at the age of 104, a few days shy of her 105th birthday.

Bernice and her brother,...

Thomas Melford Denkers

Thomas Melford Denkers

May 17, 2024

Thomas Melford Denkers, 86, of Pocatello, ID passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 17, 2024. Tom was born January 23, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho to Thomas Jared and Faye Constance (Anderson) Denkers. Tom attended Washington and Whittier Elementary schools, Irving Jr. High, and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1957.

After high school, Tom was called...

Harold  R.  Bennett Ii

Harold R. Bennett Ii

May 17, 2024

Harold “Hal” R Bennet II, 83, passed away in his home on May 17, 2024. A father, friend, mathematician, and professor, Harold was light-hearted, jolly, loved conversation, and never left you without a big hug. The youngest of five children, Harold was born to Harold R and Dwinna Smith Bennett on October 6, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho. Starting at age...

Catherine E Frailey

Catherine E Frailey

May 16, 2024

Catherine Frailey, 50, passed away on May 16, 2024.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

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Sally Neihart

Sally Neihart

May 16, 2024

Sally Rose Neihart, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2024, at Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

Sally was born on January 1, 1947, to Dillard Miller and Ruth Ashcroft Miller in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Irving Junior High School, and graduated from Highland High School. She worked as a waitress at the...

Scott Michael Bell

Scott Michael Bell

May 15, 2024

Scott Michael Bell, 54, passed away after his battle with ALS on May 15, 2024.

Scott Michael Bell, known to many as “Scooter” was born to Rea and Fred Bell November 12, 1969 in Pocatello Idaho. Scott attended Gate City Elementary, Franklin Junior High and graduated from Highland High School in 1988. Scott played football for Highland

High and after graduating enjoyed...

Ernest Geiger, Iii

Ernest Geiger, Iii

May 15, 2024

Ernest Geiger III passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on May 15th, 2024, with loving family members by his bedside. 

Ernie was born July 24th 1949, in Pocatello to Ernest Geiger Jr. and June Boero Geiger. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia Hanmer February 20th, 1970 in Reno, Nevada. 

Ernie retired after 43 years working for the Union Pacific...

Merrilee Padian

Merrilee Padian

May 14, 2024

This bright, active, artistic and talented lady passed away at her Pocatello home on May 14, 2024 following a 10 year struggle with cancer. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she was born November 8, 1953, at Walnut Creek, California, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Marie Barnett. She grew up and attended schools in Walnut Creek, graduating from Los...

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