Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
John Amos Crooks
Aug 3, 2023
In the afternoon of August 3, 2023, John Amos Crooks drew his last breath signifying the end of a life well lived. His wife, daughters, and granddaughter were with him, sending him on to his next journey.
When it comes to matters of the heart, John was well versed. He was born February 3, 1936 to Niles and Anna Crooks. John...
Norene Fife
Jul 31, 2023
Norene Day Fife, 76, passed away peacefully Monday, July 31, 2023 at Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho following a lengthy illness.
Norene was born July 5, 1947 in Preston, Idaho to Myron and Luna Day. She married Wesley Leroy Fife on February 22, 1969. They shared 47 wonderful years together, much of that in Rock Springs, Wyoming, before retiring to their...
Richard W. Vaughan
Jul 31, 2023
Richard W. Vaughan, age 70, passed away in his home on July 31, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife of 52 years, children, and grandchildren.
Richard was born October 24, 1952 and grew up in Downey and McCammon, ID. He was the oldest of four children born to Elizabeth and Rich Vaughan. He loved his childhood in Downey and especially...
Dorene Mae Guidinger
Jul 30, 2023
Dorene Mae Guidinger, 75, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born and raised in Pocatello, and attended Cosmetology School at Idaho State University. Dorene worked as a hairstylist for many years, and also owned and operated multiple bars in Pocatello over the last 50 years with her husband, Randy.
Dorene was selfless, hard working, and loving. She...
Helen Suzanne Bingham
Jul 28, 2023
Helen Suzanne “Susie” Bingham passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1950, to Ralph and Helen White-Turner. She had 1 sister and 2 brothers: Katie (Bruce) Rademacher, Clinton (Candy) and Tom Turner. Susie had three children: Tom Iverson, Andy (Stephanie) Iverson, and Heidi (Mike) Forsythe.
Susie later married her soulmate, Mark Iverson.
Susie enjoyed playing on her...
Brian John Aldous
Jul 27, 2023
Brian John Aldous, 85, passed away on July 27, 2023. Brian was born on August 4, 1937, in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England. He was a hard worker, even from the age of 14, working with his father on numerous farms in England. Later he moved to Grace, Idaho, where he worked with stock lumber until he retired at the age of...
Jace Aiden Luthi
Jul 26, 2023
Our precious Angel, we will miss you! You will always be in our thoughts and our hearts! We look forward to a wonderful time when we will be together again - Forever!
Jace is survived by his parents, Brian and Tia Luthi; a brother, Michael and a sister, Lydia; paternal grandfather, Frank Luthi, Sr. and maternal grandparents, Leon and Audrey Holmes,...
Sal D'Amato
Jul 25, 2023
Sal D’Amato was born on August 25, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to first generation Italian/Sicilian parents. Sal’s dad, Gennaro D’Amato’s family was from Potenza, Italy, and his mother, Carmella Dinolfo’s family came from Palermo, Sicily.
Sal and his two younger brothers, Henry and Jerry, grew up seeing the European Old World adapt to the new wave of Post-War America. His...
Steven Christopher Welker
Jul 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of Steve Christopher Welker May 18, 1966 – July 24, 2023.
Steven Christopher Welker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on July 24, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, service and cherished memories. Steve was born on May 18, 1966, in Glendale, California, to Joann Turner and the late James Lewis...
Leslie Rozelda Daniels
Jul 24, 2023
Leslie Rozelda Daniels, 69, passed away on July 24, 2023.
Leslie was born on January 13, 1954 to Mervin A. Lake and Helen B. Lake, who preceded her in death along with her brothers Rex Lake, Lee Lake, and sisters Katherine Clark (Lake), Merva Louise Castillon (Lake), and her close friend, Alma Howell.
Leslie was a graduate of Highland High School.
She...
Gary Powers
Jul 22, 2023
Robert “Gary” Powers, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
Gary was born on March 10, 1941, in Malta, Idaho to Andrew Robert “Babe” Powers and Bessie Ellen Powers. He spent his first few years growing up in Malta, Idaho riding horses and playing “cowboy” with his beloved uncles. He learned to...
William "Kyle" Stoor
Jul 22, 2023
William “Kyle” Stoor, 56. Was born May 30th, 1967, He returned back to Heaven on Saturday, July 22nd surrounded by his family.
Kyle was the best birthday present his mom could have received. Being born on her 32nd birthday. Kyle is the son of Johnnie Devon Stoor and Allene Haglund Stoor. He is the 5th of 6 children. Kyle was raised...
Christopher Paul Wilhelm
Jul 21, 2023
Christopher Paul Wilhelm, 50, passed away on July 21, 2023.
Christopher Paul Wilhelm was born November 9, 1972 in Pocatello, Idaho to Linda (Jackson) and Travis Wilhelm. He graduated from Pocatello High School. Chris attended Idaho State University, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Ecology followed by further research and GIS certificate. During a pause in his college studies, Chris attended...
Dennis Boyd Wheelock
Jul 20, 2023
Dennis Boyd Wheelock, 76, passed away on July 20, 2023.
Boyd was born on January 12, 1947, to Ted Talbot and Louesa Talbot (Wheelock). He was later adopted by Fon Wheelock when Louesa remarried. Fon was a special father.
Dennis graduated from Pocatello High School in 1965.
He started working for the City of Pocatello on January 22, 1968, and retired on January...
Terry Newsom
Jul 20, 2023
Terry Lyn Newsom was born on February 28, 1957, to Harlow and Sharon Larsen. She was the third of five children. The family lived in a couple different places before settling on Lincoln Street in Pocatello. Terry’s childhood was full of creative ways to make happy memories. Some of these memories include a homemade ice rink, a chihuahua named Taco...
Michael David Eames
Jul 19, 2023
Michael David Eames, 76, passed away on July 19, 2023.
There are no services scheduled at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Jason Romney Hawkins
Jul 18, 2023
Jason Romney Hawkins was born on July 11, 1984, in Payson, Utah. Subsequently, he was often called “Jason from Payson”.
Jason was raised in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School. He then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nashville, Tennessee. After his mission, he attended BYU Idaho and ultimately graduated with a...
Virginia Lange
Jul 18, 2023
Virginia Ruth Lange, 94, passed away on July 18, 2023, at a local care center.
There are no services scheduled at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Olson
Jul 16, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Olson was born on January 3, 1951, in Linton, North Dakota. She was the oldest daughter of 6 children.
Jackie was very crafty, and also enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling, and painting woodcrafts.
She was preceeded in death by her mother, father, brother, and husband Don Olson.
Jackie is survived by her son Randy (Alexandera) Boulter of Pocatello, daughter Toni Turner...
Jesus Torres
Jul 15, 2023
It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Torres, Apodaca, Williams and Ballard families announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Jesus “Jess” Torres, Jr. Jess passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Idaho Falls, with his beloved family by his side, Jess was 54.
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