Obituaries

Jun 4, 2021

Our wonderful father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of June 4, 2021. He was born August 9, 1947, at Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho to Joseph H. and Maude Bowen. Joel grew up at the Cove hydro plant on the Bear River, running the hills, fishing, hunting and country fun. He graduated from Grace...

Jun 4, 2021

Our sweet mom and Nana, Maurine Swallow Broadhead, passed away June 4th, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was surrounded by loved ones as she left us to return to her family and Heavenly Father. Maurine was born on September 20, 1952 to Alfred and Twyla Swallow. She resided in Pocatello, Idaho for all of her 68 years. She was lucky...

Jun 4, 2021

Alexander Placido Padilla Jr., 48, of Chubbuck, passed away on June 4, 2021. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.

Jun 3, 2021

Lucile Lowder passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family June 3rd, 2021. Lucile was the only child of J.C. Williams and Lilly Mae Miles on August 14th, 1927. Lucile married the love of her life Justin Lowder May 13th, 1945 in Grantsville, Utah. Justin and Lucile later moved to southeastern Idaho and had two children together...

Jun 3, 2021

William Paul Lage, 59, of Pocatello, passed away on June 3, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Share a memory" section above.

Jun 3, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Robert Puckett, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and doggy dad, passed away at the age of 76. He was surrounded by friends, family, and his beloved pets. Bob was born in November 1944 in Boise, Idaho at St. Luke’s Hospital to Robert Puckett Sr and Antoinette Puckett. His younger brother Rick was born in 1947....

Jun 2, 2021

Jun 2, 2021

Faith was called home into the arms of her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday June 2nd at Portneuf Medical Center with her Son, and Parents by her side. Faith was a loving mother, daughter, and had a heart as big as they come. She was born on July 28, 1963 in Pocatello Idaho. She graduated from Poky High in 1981. She...

Jun 2, 2021

Samuel Thomas Mathis, 31, of Pocatello, ID spread his wings and went home on June 2, 2021. Samuel was born in Soda Springs, ID on June 11, 1989 to Douglas Reed Mathis and Cindy Lee Taylor, joining the family as the third brother to Jake Reed and Sean Douglas Mathis. It wasn't long before the family knew they had a...

Jun 1, 2021

Richard William Schelske, 74, of Aberdeen Idaho passed away peacefully at home in Aberdeen, surrounded by his family on June 1st, 2021. Richard (Rich) was born in American Falls Idaho on April 30th 1947 to Alexander and Anna Marie Schelske. He was the youngest of five children. He spent his younger years on the farm with his parents, brothers, and...

Jun 1, 2021

Randy Layne Hill Sr., 66, of Pocatello, ID. peacefully passed away on 06/01/2021 at 14:35 in his home. He was born to parents Inez and Reynold Hill, on 17 May 1955, in San Diego, California. He graduated from Highland High School, Pocatello, ID. in 1972. He went on to study at the California Culinary Academy, in hopes of becoming a...

May 31, 2021

Barbara Jean Semons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2021 at the age of 92. Barbara was born on April 17, 1929 to Horace Alexander and Florence Baker Murphy. The youngest of 4 daughters, Barbara grew up during the great depression. From this experience, she learned to value simplicity, hard...

May 30, 2021

Savanah Mae Barnes, our spirited and inspirational daughter passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Palo Alto, California. Savanah was born October 7, 2004, in Pocatello, Idaho. When we brought her home from the hospital, we were elated to have her join our family. She always possessed a magnetic spirit and personality. We were thrilled when her adoption became...

May 29, 2021

JoAnn Judy, 70, passed away, May 29, 2021 in Chubbuck, Idaho. She was born August 21, 1950 daughter of James E. and Jean Judy in Charleston, South Carolina. Her father, James was in the military and she moved around the country and eventually the family settled in San Diego, California. She married Thomas H. McCormack, together they had four children:...

May 29, 2021

Juanita J Davies, 84, passed peacefully, with family by her side, on May 29, 2021 in Salt Lake City, UT from age related causes. She had only recently moved to SLC to be close to family. Juanita was born on September 2, 1936, in Twin Falls, ID to Sanford “Sandy” Sexton and Wilma Ingram Sexton. When Juanita was a small...

May 29, 2021

Larry Stuart Jokinen “Hugger” of Moore Idaho passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side Saturday, May 29th 2021. Hugger was born in Flint Michigan on March 31st 1955 to Arne and Joan Jokinen. He graduated from Durand Michigan class of 1973. He played football, golf, and was in the Marching band. He then graduated from Michigan...

May 28, 2021

Larry Bruce Wardell was born in Ontario, Oregon on February 26, 1946 to Fred and Lillian Wardell. He spent much of his childhood in West Yellowstone and the Island Park area. It was there that he developed his love of hunting, fishing and all things nature related. He moved and graduated in 1964 from Pocatello High School. After spending 2...

May 28, 2021

Sharon Avon Nolan-deVries, 85, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Inkom. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Inkom LDS Church, 801 N Rapid Creek Rd, Inkom, ID 83245. A gathering for family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. Memories and condolences may...

May 27, 2021

Kathleen “Kitty” Hill Kunz passed away in her home surrounded by loving family on May 27, 2021 after a 10 year battle with cancer. Kitty was born in La Grande, Oregon on December 1, 1953 to Burton and Ilene Hill. She was the fourth of six children, and the oldest daughter. A daddy’s girl through and through, she was raised...

May 27, 2021

“Dutch” Margaret Roukema Hammond was born February 1, 1923, to Fred and Virginia Chapline Roukema in Midwest, Wyoming, joining beloved sister Maxine. Starting school at age 4, she graduated from Midwest High School in the class of 1940. Dutchie worked in the school library for a year post-grad, then moved to work in the Casper hospital, where she found her...