Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

John Mackay

John Mackay

Oct 12, 2023

John Graham MacKay

John's wife, siblings, relatives, and many, many friends lost a wonderfully kind, loving, and funny man to an aggressive cancer on October 12, 2023. He was amazingly brave during this very difficult illness and never lost his wit.

John was born May 22, 1951 in Ashton, Idaho to Glen William MacKay and Dorothy Joan Irving MacKay. He spent his...

Marian Amonette Jensen

Marian Amonette Jensen

Oct 11, 2023

Marian Amonette Jensen, 90, passed away peacefully under the watchful and loving care of her Hospice and Grace Assisted Care providers on Wednesday, October 11th. Marian now joins her loving and devoted husband, Keith M. Jensen, who preceded her in death—her strongest and unwavering desire since Keith passed in 2019. Those who knew our Mom will remember her for her...

Bette Christine (Ferro) Doyle

Bette Christine (Ferro) Doyle

Oct 11, 2023

Bette Christine Doyle, 71, passed away on October 11, 2023.  

Bette’s full obituary and the story of her life will appear here following her service on Monday, October 23.

A viewing will be held from 12:00 – 2:00pm  at Wilks Funeral Home (211 W. Chubbuck Rd), followed immediately by graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery. Everyone who knew and loved Bette...

Connie Yarger

Connie Yarger

Oct 9, 2023

Connie Farnes Yarger passed peacefully on October 9, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Connie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 29, 1958, the second child of Eldon and Ila June Farnes.

She graduated from Pocatello High School with the class of 1976. While in high school she was a part of the Poky drill team and Poky High choir.

On June...

Rita June Critchfield

Rita June Critchfield

Oct 8, 2023

Rita June Williams Critchfield passed away at home surrounded by family on October 8, 2023, due to cancer.  

She joined the growing family of Freeman and Gladys Williams on April 4, 1943, in Malad City, Idaho. The sixth of ten children, she learned the importance of faith, family, education, and service at an early age. She attended school in Glenns...

Lorraine Ruth Hege

Lorraine Ruth Hege

Oct 7, 2023

Lorraine Ruth Hege, 77, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.  A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. 

No formal services will be held at this time.

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

Roberts "Bobby" Brett Thomas

Roberts "Bobby" Brett Thomas

Oct 7, 2023

Roberts "Bobby" Brett Thomas was born to Roberts Wray Thomas and Shana Corinne Coffin Thomas in Pocatello, Idaho on June 28, 1976.

Bobby was born with a congenital heart defect and battled heart problems his entire life.  This ultimately led to the cause of his death at age 47 on October 7, 2023.

He had many struggles, but was always content and...

Lucy Juanita Baker

Lucy Juanita Baker

Oct 6, 2023

Lucy Juanita Lowe Baker was born on June 9, 1939 to Arvel J. Lowe and Isabell Dorothy Curzon in Pocatello, Idaho.  She was the second of 13 children.

She married the love of her life, Homer "Dean" Baker on October 20, 1954.  They had five children together: Dorothy, Robert "Dean", Ronnie, Carol Jean, and Susan.  She married her second husband, Gary...

Wendell A. Maxwell

Wendell A. Maxwell

Oct 4, 2023

Wendell A. Maxwell, Jr., 78, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after an unexpected injury/illness. He fought valiantly, but he decided to go on another journey. He was always a detail-oriented planner, so he must have decided it was time for another adventure.

He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on May 22, 1945, and was raised...

Tyler Lynn Blair

Tyler Lynn Blair

Oct 3, 2023

Tyler Blair went home to be cocooned in love. He is with his loved one’s dancing in the heavens with his best friend Jesus Christ.

Tyler was born to Tara Nelson and Adrian Blair on January 24, 1989, and passed on October 3, 2023.

Tyler was a gifted writer and dreamt of being a famous music artist. He had the biggest heart...

Macey Stockwell

Macey Stockwell

Oct 2, 2023

Macey passed away October 1, 2023, while traveling home on the Alcan Highway to be with family again!

Macey loved animals and had reported to her family she had just seen a bear! Maybe it was the same bear she swerved to miss, causing the accident that took her life.

She was born and raised in Pocatello. She graduated from Poky in...

Theresa Inez Wilson

Theresa Inez Wilson

Oct 1, 2023

Theresa Inez Wilson, 58, passed away on October 1, 2023.  

No services are planned at this time.  

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Robert Allan Mclaughlin

Robert Allan Mclaughlin

Oct 1, 2023

Robert Allan McLaughlin, 81, of Pocatello, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Robert was born August 9, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Robert H. McLaughlin and Avanell J. McLaughlin.

He was raised in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1960. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church where he served in several roles including Ruling Elder.

In...

Amy Carmel Bullock

Amy Carmel Bullock

Oct 1, 2023

Amy passed away on October 1, 2023, from a long, courageous battle of breast cancer. Amy was born November 10, 1966, to Darrell and Jackie Bullock, who raised her, along with her step-dad Richard, with her older sister Gina and younger sister Mandi. She graduated from Highland High School and then went to cosmetology school. She then graduated from Idaho...

Brandy Jacqueline Hughes

Brandy Jacqueline Hughes

Sep 30, 2023

Brandy Jacquline Hughes-Gordon, 41, passed away on September 30, 2023.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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

Maria Ruth Reynoso

Maria Ruth Reynoso

Sep 30, 2023

Maria Ruth Reynoso, 63, passed away on September 30, 2023.

Maria was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ruth Runyan and Daniel Marxmiller on January 19, 1960. She graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in culinary arts. She loved cooking and baking, spending time with her kids and grandkids, sewing, watching game shows, and bingo.

Maria is survived by her...

Maryann Jensen

Maryann Jensen

Sep 29, 2023

MaryAnn Jensen, 87, passed away on September 29, 2023. She was born in Meadow, Utah on January 21, 1936.

MaryAnn was married to Bobby Jensen for 54 years. She was a member of the LDS religion. MaryAnn enjoyed camping and fishing, cooking, refinishing antique furniture, and she loved country music.

MaryAnn is survived by her husband, Bobby Jensen of Downey, ID; daughter,...

Lisa Hofmann Mccoy

Lisa Hofmann Mccoy

Sep 27, 2023

Lisa Hofmann McCoy, 39, passed away on September 27, 2023.

Lisa “Lisa-poo” McCoy was born in Salt Lake City, UT on August 20, 1984.

In college at the University of Utah, she met the love of her life, her future husband and father of her children. She loved Matt with her whole being. They spent their time enjoying the outdoors, camping and...

Jeffrey Scott Jenson

Jeffrey Scott Jenson

Sep 26, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Jenson, 59, passed away on September 26, 2023.

A full obituary and service information will appear here as it becomes available.

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

Betty Lou Lowe

Betty Lou Lowe

Sep 26, 2023

Betty “Boots” Lowe was born on January 24, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho to Theodore and Grace Jockumsen. She married the love of her life, Robert Lowe, on January 26, 1968. Together they had three children: Angela, Bobbett, and Nicholas.

Boots always worked hard for her family, holding jobs at Lamb Weston, Kraft, and OreIda.

She was preceded in death by her parents...