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Douglas Edward Burrows
Jun 27, 2024
Douglas Edward Burrows, 54, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on June 27th, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1970, in Chubbuck, Idaho where he was a lifelong resident and a cherished member of the community.
Doug was known for his boundless energy and enthusiasm, especially during his youth. He excelled in sports and was an active member of the scouts....
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
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
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
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
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...
Lloyd David Whitmire
Jun 22, 2024
Lloyd D. (Buck) Whitmire, 83, passed away on June 22, 2024.
Buck was born in Weiser, Idaho to Lloyd and Mildred Whitmire on August 9, 1941. They followed the railroad for a number of years. Later in life he joined the Navy and he served on the USS James E. Kyes.
He married Katherine Fisher, and together they enjoyed a long married...
Harrison S Hilbert
Jun 22, 2024
Harrison H Hilbert, 82, passed away on June 22, 2024.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Terrel W Merkley
Jun 21, 2024
Terrel W. Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024. Terrel was born October 17, 1941, at the Colonial Inn, which served as the hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was the first of three siblings, each five years apart, so he grew up largely as an only child. He had a brother, Lyndon (J), and is survived by a sister,...
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...
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
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
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
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...
Billy Blair Smith
Jun 18, 2024
Billy Blair Smith, 87, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away on June 18, 2024. Billy was born in Ucon, Idaho to Charles Isaac and Audrey Paul Smith on November 26, 1936. Billy and his twin brother Teddy were born on Thanksgiving Day. Billy was the first twin born by sixteen minutes.
Billy enjoyed growing up in a small town and enjoyed school....
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
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
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
Jun 13, 2024
Rodney G. Rindlisbaker, 62, passed away on June 13, 2024.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Paul Allen Murphy
Jun 13, 2024
Paul Allen Murphy, 76, passed away on June 13, 2024.
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