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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
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...
Michael Charles Ode
May 12, 2024
Michael Charles Ode, 51, passed away on May 12, 2024.
He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He came to Idaho Falls, ID in September of 1999. He moved to Blackfoot on June 1, 2015, then to Pocatello on August 15, 2022.
He was married to Cheri Reynolds from 1995 to 2002. He later married Sally Frias on August 24, 2002.
Mike...
Delwyn Gail Kays
May 9, 2024
Delwyn Kays came into this world on February 4, 1963, in the cozy town of Taree, Australia, bringing joy to her parents, Ken and Dorothy Drury. God brought her and her soulmate together at Kingsley Bible College in 1984, sparking a love story that would span continents and decades.
On December 20, 1986, Delwyn and James were married, beginning a journey...
Jameson Michael Payne
May 8, 2024
Jameson Michael Payne was born on April 14, 2024, weighing 2 pounds and 0.6 ounces. Although he came early, he was a fighter, and a strong little boy. Even in the tough times, he still knew how to be cute and get all the ladies.
Jameson was frequently peeing on his nurses, Holly and Mackenzie, biting Holly, and playing with his...
Philip Santillanes
May 7, 2024
Philip Santillanes, 74, passed away on May 7, 2024.
Philip Santillanes was born in Nyssa, Oregon on December 15, 1949 to John and Elaine Gallegos Santillanes. His family moved to Pocatello Idaho in 1957 when Phil was 7 years old. Phil attended Alameda Jr High and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1968. Phil played little league baseball in his...
Larry Jack Ames
May 7, 2024
Larry Jack Ames, age 81, of Pocatello, ID passed away in his home with his wife by his side on May 7, 2024. Larry was born August 27, 1942 in Pocatello and was raised on his family’s poultry farm “Home of Mel-Ru Eggs” with his siblings and parents, Melvin and Ruby Ames.
He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1960 and...
Merrill Lynn Moon
May 6, 2024
Merrill Lynn Moon, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024.
Merrill Lynn Moon was born in Pocatello, Idaho on August 30, 1957, to William “Neal” Moon and Phyllis Moon. He was the youngest of seven children.
Merrill attended Pocatello High School where he was active in Key Club and received the honor of Distinguished Young Man....
Lorraine Van Pelt
May 4, 2024
Lorraine Van Pelt, 79, of Rapid City, SD, passed away on May 4, 2024, at Westhills Health Care in hospice care.
Lorraine was born on July 22, 1944 to Willis and Mildred Derstine in Bedminster, PA. She was one of eleven children and spent her youth working on the family farm. After graduating high school, Lorraine worked at Eastern Rotorcraft where...
Wayne Eugene Roderick
May 2, 2024
Wayne Eugene Roderick passed from this world on May 2nd 2024. He is survived by his son Randall Roderick and daughter DinaJo Lefler Roderick. Wayne spent 89 years here. If his life was a book it was well written from start to finish.
Wayne grew up in Wyoming and Utah. He met his life long soulmate, Carolyn McLain in 1955 and...
Cynthia Kay Malm
May 2, 2024
On May 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm Cindy Malm passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughters and one of her best friends after battling illness for the last year.
Cindy was born in Council Bluff, IA to Cleo and Doris Wohlenhaus on October 7, 1951, and grew up with her younger brother Brent Wohlenhaus in Lewis, IA. Cindy...
Gayle Ralph Anderson
May 1, 2024
Gayle Ralph Anderson, 94, of Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by family, peacefully returned to his loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
His gentle passing was answer to prayer. Although not unexpected, his passing was a shock. Grateful for the special reunion with his sweetheart, who he missed terribly, parents, siblings and friends.
Gayle was the second to the youngest child, born...
Wilma Nichols
Apr 29, 2024
Wilma Lou Nichols, 90, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.
Wilma was born July 18, 1933, in Huron, South Dakota to William and Verna Chase. In 1954, she graduated from Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and began her career as a Registered Nurse at that hospital. She later moved to Eugene, Oregon...
Melinda Ann Marinelli
Apr 28, 2024
Melinda Ann Marinelli, born May 16, 1960, in Seattle Washington, died on April 28, 2024 in Pocatello Idaho. Melinda was only 63 years old but left a lasting impression on the place she called home for many years.
Melinda was an Escrow officer at Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation for over 30 years. Prior to that she was a server at...
Jay Wellington Roebuck
Apr 27, 2024
Jay Wellington Roebuck, 88, passed away peacefully among family on April 27, 2024.
Jay was born on January 24, 1936 to LaVonne and Kenny Roebuck. He attended Irving Junior High and Pocatello High School.
His entire life was consumed with cars beginning at a young age. He was raised by his grandmother Roebuck and he would tell stories about his late...
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.
Gregory Howard Mann
Apr 26, 2024
Gregory Howard Mann, age 53, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family April 26th, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
He was born August 14, 1970 to Leigh Mann and Judith Kesteleyn in Los Angeles, California. He was the eldest of three children and was raised in Pocatello, where he called home. He met...
Larene Barfuss Grover
Apr 25, 2024
LaRene Barfuss Grover was born at home October 30, 1943 in Bancroft, Bannock County, Idaho to Oliver Fredrick Barfuss and Cora (Lester) Barfuss.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Grover, her parents Oliver and Cora Barfuss. Siblings- Isabel (Barfuss) Griffeth, Corren (Barfuss) Alder, Von Lester Barfuss, Jan (Barfuss) Schmidt and Kim (Lester) Barfuss. Sons-in-laws, Charles DePaola and...
Veronica Louise Hyde
Apr 25, 2024
Veronica Louies Hyde Anderson Born March 15, 1971 Passed away peacefully at Pourtneuf Medical Center April 25Th 2024. Veronica was born in Antioch California to Jerry L Hyde and Anita L Castro. Veronica was raised in Colorado and Utah were she meant the love of her life Kenneth Dwaine Anderson, they later moved to Pocatello Idaho when they married and...
Dale Dopita
Apr 24, 2024
Dale Richard Dopita, 89, passed away on April 24, 2024.
Dale Richard Dopita, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away in Pocatello, ID on April 24, 2024. Dale will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Dale was born August 1, 1934 on the family farm in Buhl, ID to Charles and Edith Dopita. He was the...
William Anthony Hall
Apr 24, 2024
William A. Hall, 71, devoted son, brother, father to Trina and Felicia, Grandfather and Great-grandfather passed away at home on Wednesday, April 24.
William (Bill) was born and raised in Pocatello in 1952 and spent the majority of his life on the Hall farm up Pocatello Creek Road. He enjoyed everything outdoors and was always hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, paragliding and skydiving....
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