Obituaries

May 3, 2022

Bernd (Ben) Mewes died May 3, 2022, in Pocatello ID en route with wife Lucie to their new home, a 1968 Wood Monk 40’ CAMELOT in Port Orchard, WA. 

Born October 4, 1943 in Brested, Germany, Ben was trained as a Boatbuilder after elementary school.  In 1965 he followed his sister Dorit to San Francisco to continue his craft in...

May 1, 2022

Richard Merrill Howell, 74, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho on May 1, 2022, with his family by his side.

Richard was born at the old Iron County Hospital in Cedar City, Utah.  He was the first child of C. Merrill & Carol Perry Howell.  He was raised in Cedar City, UT and grew up on 100 East,...

May 1, 2022

Benjamin Aaron Ottogary, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born on May 7, 1960.

Benjamin enjoyed beadwork, wood whittling, and drawing. He belonged to the Native American Church, the Sundance and was LDS.

Benjamin is survived by his niece, Shane’a Deppe of Pocatello, ID; nephew, William Ottogary of Pocatello, ID; grandsons, Cordell Wahtomy and Klydesdale Broncho both...

May 1, 2022

Craig Toone passed away on Sunday, May 1,2022 at the age of 58. Craig was born in Pocatello, Idaho on January 31,1964 to Byron and Bonnie Toone.

Craig was the youngest of six children. Growing up he attended Jefferson, Irving Jr High and Pocatello High, graduating with the "Class of 82". He was a "Proud POCATELLO INDIAN".

Growing up in a sports...

Apr 30, 2022

Joan Mills, 90, passed peacefully Saturday April 30th, 2022, of natural causes.Born November 16th, 1931 to Ona and Louise Roe, Joan Marie was the 3rd of 4 children who also included Dorothy, Thelma, Marion and Keith. Of her original family, only Keith still remains. Joan graduated Pocatello High School class of 1949. She later met and married John Mills on...

Apr 29, 2022

Breana Nashel Busick was born on September 26, 1994, in Burley, Idaho.  She passed away, way too soon, at age 27 years old, in Medford, Oregon, on April 29, 2022.

Breana moved around a lot during her younger years.  She started school by attending Kindergarten in Meridian, Idaho.  She then attended 1st grade in Hansen, Idaho, 2nd-4th grade in Twin Falls,...

Apr 28, 2022

Robert Stanley White, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28 at his home in Kamiah, Idaho. 

The son of Francis Ruth Traughber and Horace Hudson White, Robert was born in Corona California on October 16, 1946.  He graduated from the University of California Riverside.  He then served as a United States Marine Officer honorably until June 1973.

Robert moved to...

Apr 28, 2022

Carma Lee Mathews Palmer passed away peacefully at Gateway Transitional Care Center at the age of 73 on April 28, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1949 in Pocatello, Idaho to Henry and Lucille Mathews. 

Carma’s #1 priority was always Jesus Christ and instilled that love in all her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family...

Apr 27, 2022

Katrin Nielsen Kopp, of Pocatello Idaho passed away at home on April 27, 2022.

Katrin was a light to everyone she met, always greeting them with a smile. She loved watching game shows and NCIS and listening to music, especially Neil Diamond and Barbara Streisand, and playing games at the kitchen table. She enjoyed time with her friends and spending time...

Apr 27, 2022

Kevin John Ahrens, 57, passed peacefully from this life on April 27, 2022, surrounded by all his loved ones after a sudden illness. Kevin was always happy and had a big heart, he was always concerned about everyone he knew. A man of extraordinary love, generosity, and devotion to family. Even in death, he continued to give as many of...

Apr 27, 2022

Joseph W. Bradshaw, age 80, of Ely, Nevada, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 after a short stay at the Idaho State Veterans Home. He was born on March 19, 1942 in Greenville, Utah to Collis and Verle Bradshaw, the eldest of 6 children. Joe could always be found riding horses, working the farm,...

Apr 26, 2022

Coleen Larson Rowe, 91, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life to her eternal home on April 26, 2022 in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by her family. 

Coleen was born January 3, 1931, in Pocatello, Idaho to Clarence and Christine Marie Nielsen Larson.  She was the 3rd of five children, with one brother and three sisters.  She spent her...

Apr 26, 2022

Donald Ray Hieb, 71, of Pocatello, passed away on April 26, 2022. Private family services will take place at a later date.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.   

Apr 24, 2022

Donald Lethair Cole, age 101, of Pocatello, Idaho, returned to our Heavenly Father on the 24th day of April, 2022. He was born to Sarah and John Cole in Sterling, Idaho, the youngest of a large family. Don moved to Pocatello to attend Pocatello High School, where he lived with his sister and brother in law, Edna and Gene Parkinson,...

Apr 23, 2022

Florence Ann Cooper passed away peacefully at her home in Pocatello, Idaho on April 23, 2022 at 97 years of age.  She was born on June 15,1924 in Wisner, Nebraska to Gustavo Lemke and Anna Marie Augusta Boek.  She married the love of her life, Nile Wesley Cooper on October 13,1943. They were blessed with 5 girls and 1 boy:...

Apr 23, 2022

Apr 22, 2022

Josie Lee Fernandez was born on March 28th, 2017 in Pocatello, Idaho to parents Jennifer Park and Jordan Fernandez. Josie’s life was never easy, as she was diagnosed with a rare and severe form of epilepsy called MMPSI from a KCNT1 gene mutation at just 7 weeks old. Many of her first years of life were spent in hospitals and...

Apr 22, 2022

Lawrence "Swede" Johnson, 88, passed away, April 22, 2022 at Copper Summit Assisted Living.No services will be held.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Apr 21, 2022

Edward (Butch) Emanuel Simmons Jr. returned to our Heavenly Father on Thursday April 21, 2022 after battling Multiple Sclerosis and dementia, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 22, 1938 in Pocatello Idaho to Edward and Margarette Simmons, the second of four children and the first boy. Butch graduated from Pocatello High School in 1956.  He served his country in...

Apr 20, 2022

Charlie Lowder, precious daughter of Alahna Simms and Luke Lowder, was born silently on April 20, 2022 in Blackfoot, Idaho.  A funeral service will be held in her honor on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Aberdeen LDS Church, beginning at 12:00 p.m.  Interment will follow at the Aberdeen Cemetery.Condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall"...