Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Anne E Gish

Anne E Gish

May 31, 2023

Anne Gish, 70, passed away on May 31, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Julie Michael Brown

Julie Michael Brown

May 31, 2023

Julie Brown was born in San Diego, California on February 12, 1967. She passed away in Pocatello, Idaho on May 31, 2023.

Mom was a loving daughter, wife, mom, and grandma. She was adopted when she was five weeks old by Charles Bottroff and Karla Yates. They moved to American Falls around 1978. In September 1979 she gained another mom, Teresa...

Bonnie Louise Hardin

Bonnie Louise Hardin

May 31, 2023

Bonnie Louise Hruza Hardin, 86, passed away at her home in Beloit, Kansas, on May 31, 2023.

She was born on December 18, 1936, in Rupert, Idaho, to Melvin Alford Hruza and Mable Clara Livingston Hruza, and was the oldest of three children. She attended elementary school in Acequia, Idaho, and was the valedictorian of her 8th grade class. She attended...

William  Roger Bird

William Roger Bird

May 30, 2023

William (Bill) Bird, 84, gained his eternal wings in the early morning hours on May 30, 2023, with his loving wife and family by his bedside. Bill was born October 11, 1938, in Pocatello, ID, to Leroy William Bird and Gladys Ann Gummersall Bird Martin. He attended school in Pocatello, ID, and busted out of Pocatello High School early to...

Leslie  Lazar

Leslie Lazar

May 29, 2023

Leslie Lazar, 96, passed away on May 29, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho.

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the Tribute Wall tab above. 

Phillip Johnson

Phillip Johnson

May 28, 2023

Phillip Robert Johnson passed away on May 28, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1949, in Wendell, Idaho to Pearl and William Johnson. He spent time living in Idaho, California, Washington, Alaska, and Arizona.

After high school, Phillip joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam war. He returned home for his new adventure of building his family and...

Blanche Gonzales

Blanche Gonzales

May 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful angel, Blanche Gonzales. Our angel regained her wings, May 27, 2023, at the age of 66, surrounded by her loved ones.

Blanche was born December 22, 1956, in Del Rio, Texas, to Candelario Flores, Sr. and Dominga Morales-Flores.

She was raised in Tyhee, Chubbuck area with her parents and...

Donald Albert Clark

Donald Albert Clark

May 27, 2023

Donald Albert Clark passed away May 27, 2023, in Chubbuck, ID. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ida Rhea (Krohn) Clark, who passed away January 23, 2021. He is survived by their four children which include: son David P. Clark of Washington IL (Roshell Clark), son Eric A. Clark of East Peoria, IL, son Glenn...

Larry Lee Gish

Larry Lee Gish

May 27, 2023

Larry Lee Gish, 76, passed away on May 27, 2023, after an unexpected yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer that spread to the liver.

He was born on March 21, 1947, in Pocatello, Idaho, where he was raised by his late parents, Ethel and Robert Gish.

Larry had a zest for life and found solace in his various hobbies. He was an...

Michael James Mattox

Michael James Mattox

May 26, 2023

Michael James Mattox, has passed. Mike’s soul left us on the morning of Friday May 26th at 11:53 am. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Boyd Mitchell Mattox (also known as Ruben) and Howardyne Croswell, he began his life as a Hawaiian island boy in Honolulu. He attended the Kamehameha schools (KAM), a private system, open only to native Hawaiians.

In his...

Antonio Ray Stone

Antonio Ray Stone

May 26, 2023

Antonio “Tony” Ray Stone left this world on May 26, 2023, at the age of 42. He was born on May 25, 1981, to Cindy Stone and James Ireland in Pocatello, Idaho.

Tony was a creative person who had a natural talent for music. Tony was skilled in the art of drawing, enjoyed working with his hands, and loved figuring out...

Verla Mae Laughridge

Verla Mae Laughridge

May 23, 2023

Verla Mae (Ricks) Laughridge passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2023. She was born July 19, 1928, to David Lester Ricks and Rose Catherine Tolman in Heyburn, ID. The family moved to Pocatello when she was 6 years old. When Verla was 22 years old, she met the love of her life, Lloyd Dean “Joe” Laughridge. They...

Doris  Leola Gilbert

Doris Leola Gilbert

May 23, 2023

Doris Leola Gilbert passed away on May 23, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1933, to Edward Scott and Laura Wheeler, in Moreland, Idaho. In her youth, the family moved to Pocatello from Moreland.

Doris married her knight in shining armor, Gareld Gilbert, on November 9, 1950. They were married for 68 years.

While attending Pocatello High School, she worked at...

Grace Garvin

Grace Garvin

May 22, 2023

Grace Fairchild Garvin, resident of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 94. Born on March 5, 1929, in Pocatello, Grace was the cherished daughter of her late parents. She joins them now, as well as all her siblings.

Grace graduated from Pocatello High School in 1945, and afterward she embarked on a life filled...

Alice Jean Wahl

Alice Jean Wahl

May 21, 2023

Alice Jean Wahl peacefully passed away in her own home surrounded by her family on May, 21, 2023.  

She was born April 25th, 1939 in Pocatello, Idaho to parents Carl and Ella Hill.  

Alice spent her final years being cared for by Harry Wahl, her loving husband of over forty years.  

She is survived by four children, Kenneth Duncan, Anita...

Lola Norene Fredericksen

Lola Norene Fredericksen

May 20, 2023

Lola Norene Fredericksen, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on November 23, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Roland ‘Pete’ and Eldora ‘Babe’ Gardner Phelps. She was the youngest of two children and adored her brother Garth. Norene lived a life filled with joy, adventure, and a...

Bonnie Gean Ankrum Moore

Bonnie Gean Ankrum Moore

May 19, 2023

Bonnie Gean Ankrum Moore was born on February 8, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She passed away on May 19, 2023, from congestive heart failure. Bonnie lived in Salmon, Washington State, Kuna, Albuquerque, Ashton, and Pocatello.

She married Laramie (Larry) Wesley Ankrum on January 10, 1953. Prior to his passing in 1982, they did a lot of camping and even...

Denny  Brower

Denny Brower

May 18, 2023

Denny Merrill Brower, 69, passed away on May 18, 2023.  

Denny was born to Merrill F. Brower and Mary C. Clark on June 12, 1953 in Pocatello, Idaho.  

Denny is survived by his wife, Denise Brower of Pocatello, ID; daughter, Nicholette Brower of Chubbuck, ID; son, Nicholas (Whitnee) Brower of Riverside, ID; granddaughters, Hadley Richardson of Pocatello, ID, Kendall Richardson...

Dan Ames

Dan Ames

May 18, 2023

Oliver Daniel "Dan" Ames, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Dan was born on March 10, 1933 in Pocatello, Idaho to Ruby and Melvin Ames. His siblings are June Ellsworth, Cecil Ames, Corwin Ames, Larry Ames.

He graduated from Pocatello High School. He has lived in Pocatello, and Las Cruses, NM....

James Gaylord Vansickel

James Gaylord Vansickel

May 17, 2023

James G. VanSickel, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2023. Jim was born in Kirksville, Missouri, October 4, 1939, to Harold and Doris VanSickel. He was their only child. Jim and his parents lived all over the country while they share cropped and worked on different farms. They lived in Missouri, Colorado and New Mexico before the...

Share by: