Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Daniel Judkins

Daniel Judkins

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Dell Judkins, Dan the Dancing Man, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 12, 2023 at Portneuf Medical Center. He is now dancing on the streets of Heaven.

Daniel was born on December 26, 1939 to Delbert and Bernice Judkins in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended school in Pocatello and later joined the Marines. He married Barbara Lish in 1963...

Jennifer Dawn Orton

Jennifer Dawn Orton

Feb 12, 2023

Jennifer Dawn Orton, 42, passed away on February 12, 2023.

Jennifer was born on July 19, 1980 in Pocatello, Idaho to Cheryl Jean Orton and James Leon Peron. She was cared for in her first three years by her grandparents, Sandra Lemmon Orton and Kenneth Orton in Pocatello. Then, she and her older sister were adopted by Grandma and Grandpa Orton....

David Evert Kley

David Evert Kley

Feb 12, 2023

David Evert Kley, 68, passed away on February 12, 2023.

David grew up in Lake Point, Utah and Magna, Utah with his family and cousins.

He joined the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk as part of the engineering crew. He was honorably discharged.

David married Joan Smith in May 1981.

David enjoyed working on older vehicles with his friends. He...

Lonie Kent Lish

Lonie Kent Lish

Feb 11, 2023

Lonie Kent Lish, 69, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 11, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Lish and father Sam Lish.

Lonie is survived by his daughter Cara Lish (Joshua Scott), mother Dona Trego, brothers Gene Lish (Dixie) and Monte Lish (Shelly), and grandchildren Sophia, Jamon, Otto, and Abel.

A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Edwin "Ed" David Nelson

Edwin "Ed" David Nelson

Feb 10, 2023

Edwin (Ed) David Nelson, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023, in Chubbuck, Idaho, with his loving daughter and sister by his side.

Ed was born on April 26, 1925, to Hyrum Rasmus and Loretta Bevins Nelson in Cleveland, Idaho. He was the fifth of six children. He was educated in Thatcher, Idaho.

He served in the U.S. Army and...

Darth Gerard West

Darth Gerard West

Feb 9, 2023

Darth Gerard West, a local Chiropractic Physician, passed away on February 9, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1941 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Dr. Arthur D. West and Etta Zelma Grow West. He grew up in Pocatello, Idaho graduating from Pocatello High School in 1959.

Darth attended Idaho State University before going on a two-year mission for the...

Roxie Velma Lammers

Roxie Velma Lammers

Feb 6, 2023

Roxie Velma Lammers, 57, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away February 6, 2023. Roxie was a great friend, loving sister and daughter, and beautiful mother and wife.

She was born on November 8, 1965 to Larry M. and Margie J. Stewart, the third of four daughters. Roxie attended schools in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1984. She rode with Choctaw...

Howard  Strandy

Howard Strandy

Feb 5, 2023

Howard Marsden Strandy passed away peacefully at the Veterans Home in Pocatello on February 5, 2023.  He was born in Buhl, Idaho on September 19, 1931 to Howard and Helen Strandy.  He had a sister, Sherry.

Howard served in the Army and fought in the Korean War.  He then enlisted a second time.  He was very proud to serve his country.

On...

Don Michael "Mike" Bistline

Don Michael "Mike" Bistline

Feb 4, 2023

Don Michael "Mike" Bistline, 81, passed away on February 4, 2023.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

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

Hudson Miracle Keller

Hudson Miracle Keller

Feb 4, 2023

Hudson Miracle Keller was born on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Portneuf Medical Center.

Funeral services for Hudson will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 333 S. Treaty Hwy, Pocatello.  Those wishing to greet the family may do so at a gathering to be held...

Ferrin Kay Bodily

Ferrin Kay Bodily

Feb 3, 2023

Ferrin Kay Bodily, 78, passed away on February 3, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was known to be good at everything he did and had a strong work ethic.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, and traveling.

Ferrin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil Bodily and Zona Pilgram, one...

Janene Carol Martin

Janene Carol Martin

Feb 3, 2023

Janene Martin passed away February 3, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho. Janene was born December 6, 1968 in Pocatello, Idaho to Ronald Lee and Judy Carol Martin. She attended schools in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1987. While attending high school Janene was involved in the drill team, the Indianettes. Janene attended Idaho State University , graduating with a...

Joan Briney

Joan Briney

Feb 3, 2023

Joan Briney was born August 30, 1942, in Bronx, New York. She was the middle child to Rank and Rina Lentz. Her sisters who have since passed were Agnes DiFalco and Judy Fiamatta.

Joan is survived by her husband of 32 years, Russell Briney, her four children Frank DiLaturo, Rina DiLaturo-Kleis, Kathleen Farley, and Sean Farley; and her three grandchildren Michael...

Sidney Alvero Webb

Sidney Alvero Webb

Feb 1, 2023

On Tuesday, February 1, 2023, Sidney Alvero “Al” Webb died at the Caring Hearts Assisted Living Center, Pocatello, Idaho of natural causes related to age. Al was 75 years old. He was a husband, father and grandfather, loved by his family.

Al was born on August 20, 1947, in Mesa, Arizona to Sidney Jesse and Leah Johnson Webb. After graduating high...

Lorita Swanson

Lorita Swanson

Feb 1, 2023

Lorita Sharlene Bolingbroke Swanson, 84, passed away after an extended illness on February 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Lorita was born in Pocatello on September 25, 1938, to John Henry and Lois Bardina Davis Bolingbroke.

Lorita grew up on the family farm in Arbon Valley. She attended school in Arbon until the 8th grade, then attended American Falls High...

Carrie Nield Chandler

Carrie Nield Chandler

Jan 31, 2023

Carrie Chandler, 53, passed away on January 31, 2023.  

Carrie was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Tom and Karen Nield.  She is the second oldest of nine children.  At age fourteen she was elated to finally have a sister amidst all the boys!  Carrie was raised in Chubbuck, Idaho, and graduated from Highland High School in 1987. She attended...

Donetta K Messenger

Donetta K Messenger

Jan 31, 2023

October 31, 1945 - what a splendid day to be born! Many families rejoiced that night. Dressing up, painting their faces & going out to trick or treat. As for me, well I was snuggled up close to my mother, enjoying this beautiful world, all happy and warm.

DonEtta K "Donnie" Messenger passed away on January 31, 2023. She was 77....

Dixie Rose Barton

Dixie Rose Barton

Jan 29, 2023

Dixie Rose Henson, 84, passed away on January 29, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho.  

A full obituary will be posted here as it becomes available.

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

John Oliver Stewart

John Oliver Stewart

Jan 28, 2023

Lt. Col John Oliver Stewart, USA (Ret)

John Oliver Stewart formally of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at The Gables Memory Care facility in Pocatello at the age of 88. He was born in Kewanee, Illinois to Frederick Jarratt and Elizabeth Oliver Stewart on June 2, 1934.

John attended Colorado College where he was a member of the...

James Irvin Yearsley

James Irvin Yearsley

Jan 27, 2023

James Irvin Yeasley, 80, of Pocatello, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 following a long battle with heart disease. He was born April 23, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho, a son of Ralph and Melba Yearsley.  

He attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. His formative years were in Pocatello until after graduation from high school and...

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