Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Sandra Lee O'Neill

Sandra Lee O'Neill

Apr 4, 2023

Sandra Lee O’Neill, 74, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on April 4, 2023 of natural causes at Caring Hearts Assisted Living. Sandra was born in Manning, Iowa on January 18, 1949.

Sandra attended school in Persia and Logan, Iowa. She spent the first half of her life in Iowa and the last 35 years in Pocatello, Idaho. She worked as an...

Betty Wells

Betty Wells

Apr 4, 2023

Betty Wells, 91, passed away on April 4, 2023.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

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Joan June Aplington

Joan June Aplington

Apr 3, 2023

Joan June Aplington, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on April 03, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. The weeks preceding her death, her family and friends from far and near were able to visit and spend special time with her.

Joan was born in Weiser, Idaho, on January 18, 1934, she was the second of three daughters born to Frederick and...

Donald Brod

Donald Brod

Apr 3, 2023

Donald Leonard Brod, age 91, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away surrounded by his children on April 3, 2023, nearly five years to the day of having lost the love of his life, Marilyn.

Don was born on December 12, 1931, to Ambrose and Magdalen Brod in Evanston, Illinois, where he spent his childhood. Don was the fourth child out of six...

Drew Brian Bybee

Drew Brian Bybee

Apr 3, 2023

Drew Brian Bybee, 15, of Willison, ND, returned to live with his Father in Heaven on Monday, April 3, 2023 where his grandmother, Nelda Bybee, was one of many relatives waiting to greet him with open arms.

Drew was born on May 14, 2007 to Brian and Jennifer Bybee in Pocatello, Idaho. Drew was an absolutely beautiful baby who was the...

Starla  Rae Daniels

Starla Rae Daniels

Apr 3, 2023

Grandmother, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend, Starla Rae Daniels, passed away at home on April 3, 2023 at the age of 64, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a caregiver to all living things.

Starla was born on September 3, 1958 to Charles and Wyoma Robinson of Pocatello. She attended Roosevelt Elementary, Alameda Junior High and graduated from...

Gary Dean Hess

Gary Dean Hess

Apr 2, 2023

Gary began his journey June 2, 1949 as the third son born to Charles Taylor (Chick) Hess and the only son and first child born to Alice Colleen Barnes in Pocatello, Idaho. He lived most of his life in Pocatello, graduating from Highland High School in 1967. He left this world on April 2, 2023.

While growing up, Gary spent much...

"Ark" Lloyd Smith

"Ark" Lloyd Smith

Apr 2, 2023

"Ark" Lloyd Smith, 79, passed away on April 2, 2023.

Lloyd Lavell Smith was born in Arkansas. He was a man who walked to the beat of his own drum. Drafted into the Army during Vietnam, Lloyd earned the lifetime nickname "Ark". Lloyd served in the Big Red 1 which he was proud of. He was a man of many skills....

Vilate Curran

Vilate Curran

Apr 1, 2023

Vilate Beecie Curran, 67, passed away on April 1, 2023.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

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Shayla Deanne Hellickson

Shayla Deanne Hellickson

Mar 30, 2023

Shayla Deanne Hellickson, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away in her home March 30th 2023. She was born March 28th 1969 to Glenna and Edward Hellickson of Aberdeen Idaho. Shayla was a very loving and compassionate person who adored being a mother to her 4 children, 2 step-children, and grandmother to her 16 grandchildren. Shayla recently...

Donald Thomas Stinger

Donald Thomas Stinger

Mar 30, 2023

Donald Thomas Stinger, returned to his Heavenly Father on March 30 2023

Don was born on February 15, 1932, to Walter Leland Stinger and Naomi Harris Stinger in a little town outside of McCammon called Robin Idaho. Graduating from Pocatello High School in 1950. He met Shirley East, and they wed on December 16, 1955, in the Salt Lake temple for...

Bonita "Bonnie" Irene Lopez

Bonita "Bonnie" Irene Lopez

Mar 29, 2023

Bonita "Bonnie" Irene Lopez, 79, passed away on March 29, 2023.

Bonnie will be laid to rest in Mesa, Arizona.

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Brad Kubilis

Brad Kubilis

Mar 29, 2023

Bradley G. Kubilis, 71, passed away on March 29, 2023.  

No formal services are planned at this time.  

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Amy Anne Vargason

Amy Anne Vargason

Mar 27, 2023

Amy Anne Vargason, 59, of Pocatello passed away March 27, 2023 of natural causes. Amy was born December 18, 1963 in Pocatello to Sherman and Donna Akers. Amy grew up in Pocatello and attended St. Anthony Catholic School, Alameda Junior High, Highland High School and later attended ISU while working for her father at D & S Electrical Supply. In...

Paul M. Sherwood

Paul M. Sherwood

Mar 26, 2023

Paul M. Sherwood, 84, passed away on March 26, 2023.

A memorial service will be announced. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

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Katherine Silverstein

Katherine Silverstein

Mar 26, 2023

Katherine “Katie Bugg” Helen Nicole Silverstein (Pearcy) 29, of Bozeman, Montana, formerly of Pocatello, ID left this world Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 3, 1993 in Soldotna, Alaska to Jeri Pearcy now Scalise and Kenny Pearcy.  As a child Katie moved with her family to Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Irving Jr. High School...

Kylee Joann Decker

Kylee Joann Decker

Mar 26, 2023

KyLee JoAnn Decker was born on May 18, 2007, in Reno, Nevada. When she was just 2 years old, she moved with her family back to Pocatello and lived here ever since that time. She was adopted by her dad, Wayne Decker, at the age of 5 and became a sister to Payton. KyLee was currently a sophomore at Pocatello...

Tamara Marie Devore

Tamara Marie Devore

Mar 26, 2023

Tamara Marie Devore, 57, passed away on March 26, 2023.  

Tamara was born on June 2, 1965, and raised in West Valley City, Utah. She attended Taylorsville High School, and later got her GED. She married the love of her life and partner of 40 years, Darren Timothy Devore, in West Valley City. They were married on November 4, 1983....

Peggy Joyce Franklin

Peggy Joyce Franklin

Mar 24, 2023

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard the call.

I turned to Him and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at my close of day.

If my passing has left...

Laverta Belle Hansen

Laverta Belle Hansen

Mar 23, 2023

LaVerta Belle Regenmorter Hansen, 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Driggs, Thursday, March 23rd, 2023.  

LaVerta Hansen was born in Driggs, Idaho on July 2nd, 1923, to William “Bill” and Matilda Regenmorter. She grew up in Teton Valley and graduated from Teton High School. Her father was a butcher and owned a store where she would enjoy an...