Obituaries

Oct 15, 2021

Kenneth L Knudsen, 84, passed away in Idaho Falls Idaho on October 15, 2021. He was born in Pocatello, ID on May 31, 1937, to Emma and Ejner "Jack Knudsen, Ken was the second of 3 sons and a daughter: Jerry (Kate), Leslie (Bonnie), Steve (Sydney), Linda (Elvin) Smith. Ken married the love of his life Geraldine Johnson on Oct....

Oct 15, 2021

Jennifer Diane Leigh (Stephens) December 1st, 1979-October 15th, 2021 Jennifer “Jenn” Diane Leigh (Stephens), 41, of Pocatello, Idaho, was a victim of Domestic Violence by her soon to be ex-husband of eight years, in her home on October 15th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. That evening, this world lost a loving mother, daughter, sister, friend and coworker. Jenn was born on...

Oct 15, 2021

Jewell W. Rollins, 78, of Los Angeles, California, gained her wings on October 15, 2021 at 4:15 a.m. She was surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home. Jewell, born in Dallas County, Texas on May 4th, 1943 was the first born child to Willie and Lorene Willis. Being the daughter of a Bishop Preacher, she accepted...

Oct 13, 2021

William Lynn Fowler, 54, of Blackfoot, passed away on October 13, 2021. A full obituary and service information will appear here as they become available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.

Oct 11, 2021

Oct 11, 2021

Larry Leonard Payne, 71, passed away on October 11, 2021. Larry was born on December 19, 1949 to Kenneth Payne and Leona Payne Marty. He attended Highland High School and then joined the military. He lived in Pocatello, Idaho and Sacramento, California. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Larry was preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as...

Oct 10, 2021

Guadalupe Cuellar, 91, of Pocatello, passed away on October 10, 2021. A full obituary and service information will appear here as they become available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.

Oct 10, 2021

On the morning of October 10, 2021, Lynn E. Adams, 79, loving husband and father passed away at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello, Idaho. Lynn was born in St. Anthony, Idaho in March of 1942 to Claude and Bernice Adams, the eldest son of nine siblings. Although Lynn did not graduate high school, he lived by intuition and common sense....

Oct 9, 2021

Glenda Merrill, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully October 9, 2021. She was born on June 15, 1930 in Menan, Idaho. She was the 2nd child of 5 children. She grew up on a farm where her parents raised cattle, chickens, and various crops. All the children helped with the chores before and after school. Both of...

Oct 9, 2021

Larry Beck, 65 years old, passed away on October 9, 2021. Larry was the husband of Jeanette (Lish) Beck. Larry was born in Anaconda, Montana on November 7, 1955 to Charles and Andrea Beck. Larry was a “bass playing musician from hell”. He loved music. He spent much of his life playing lead and bass guitar. Some of his bands...

Oct 8, 2021

Mindy Hall-Combs of Pocatello passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1979, to Craig and Glenda Hall. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1997. Mindy married Ron Combs on March 6, 1999. They have 3 sons, Jaydan, Zack, and Dylan. They were later divorced. Her favorite activities were fishing, hunting, and picking huckleberries...

Oct 8, 2021

James Russell Lewis, 69, of Pocatello, passed away on October 11, 2021. A full obituary and service information will appear here as they become available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.

Oct 7, 2021

Vernetta Bishop Andreason, 62, passed away on Thursday October 7th, 2021, from an extended illness On April 3rd, 1959 Vernetta was brought into this world by her loving parents, Vernon Bishop and Julia Bishop. She was the special big sister to Steven, Loretta, David, and DeOr. The five had a very unique bond, together they made a perfect team. Vernetta...

Oct 7, 2021

From the very moment the test was positive, she was loved. From the despair and grief of a loss, we were uplifted by the news of a new baby on the way. Patiently we waited, wanting to know if we should be buying stuff for a boy or a girl. The day of the gender reveal the crowd was split...

Oct 6, 2021

Anna Lee Shay Townsend returned home to our Creator October 6, 2021 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho from a lengthy battle with ongoing health problems. Anna Lee was born on April 15, 1946 in Pocatello, Idaho to Leslie “Tarz” Shay and Annabelle Devinney. She was raised on the Fort Hall Reservation and was a member of the Shoshone-Bannock...

Oct 6, 2021

Diana Ruth Sherman, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Diana was born on July 25, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA to Samuel Wanamaker and Elanor Colman. She is survived by her sisters, Anne Gish, Katherin Hill, Susan Limber and Stephanie Shultz; her brothers, John Wanamaker and Chris Wanamaker. She is preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2021

Charles Clay Mahler, 65, of Chubbuck, passed away on October 6, 2021. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021 at the University Bible Church, 4700 N. Philbin Rd. Chubbuck, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Graveside to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, in Pocatello. Memories...

Oct 5, 2021

Norma Whiting returned home to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on October 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Norma was born in Pocatello, ID, September 16, 1935, the 3rd child of Herman and Nola Larsen. She attended school in McCammon and completed all twelve grades in the same schoolhouse. At the age of 18, she married...

Oct 5, 2021

Edward Westad Erickson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at home in Chubbuck at the age of 99 ¾ on October 5, 2021. Ed was born in Sterling, Colorado on January 19, 1922 to Norris and Ruby Erickson. He was the oldest of 3 children. He stayed in Sterling until he enlisted in the military. He was...

Oct 5, 2021

Milford "Brent" Dustin, 72, passed away on October 5, 2021. Brent was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Milford J. Dustin and Lexie F. Dustin on December 8, 1948. Brent grew up in Pocatello and raised hell until he dropped out of school to join the United States Navy at age 17. On leave in 1968, he came home and met...