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

Brent Everett Rieske

Brent Everett Rieske

Mar 18, 2021

Brent Everett Rieske, 25, died suddenly at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, by accidental asphyxiation in his home that he shared with his mother Carol Farnsworth in Pocatello, ID. Brent was the 6th sibling born into the family on January 18, 1996. Brent was diagnosed with Autism and while he may have been nonverbal, his very being spoke volumes...

Phil Seldon

Phil Seldon

Mar 17, 2021

Phillip Sean Seldon, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 17, from lung cancer.Phil was born in Idaho Falls to Tony Drips and Phyllis McRill Drips on May 21, 1965. He graduated from Bonneville HS in 1983. In 1986 he moved to Phoenix, AZ with his girlfriend, Connie Brown. On May 14, 1993 he married Kara McNickle in Phoenix....

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey

Mar 16, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Burkey, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 at a care facility in Burley, ID. Jerry was born in Pocatello, ID on November 12, 1945 to parents Harry and Maggie (Mudloff) Burkey. He was welcomed to the family by his twin sisters Shirley and Sharon. Jerry attended elementary and Jr High in Pocatello...

Noble Marlin Lindley

Noble Marlin Lindley

Mar 14, 2021

Noble Marlin Lindley, 77, passed away March 14, 2021 in Meridian, Idaho of congestive heart failure. He was born May 29, 1943 to Noble and Evelyn (Fisher) Lindley in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1962. Noble was employed as a control room operating engineer at J.R. Simplot until 2002. He spent many years coaching his...

Homer George Semons

Homer George Semons

Mar 13, 2021

Homer George Semons, lifelong resident of Pocatello, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2021 from causes incident to age. Homer lived 95 long and wonderful years. His was a life well lived. Homer was born on January 1, 1926 to George John Semons and Tressa Keller Semons of Pocatello. He was raised on the family farm and...

Daniel Richard Velasquez

Daniel Richard Velasquez

Mar 12, 2021

Daniel Richard Velasquez, 58 years, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at a local Pocatello hospital. There will be no services at this time. Wilks Colonial Chapel is caring for Daniel's family.

Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Mar 11, 2021

Gregory Albert SmithJune 3rd 1958-March 11th 2021Greg "Smitty" Smith, 62, a loving father, grandfather, brother, friend, chef, artist, storyteller, and life of the party, made his transition Thursday morning, March 11th with his loving family and friends by his side after spending one last "rambunctious" night, as Smitty was never one to miss a good party.Greg was born in Oceanside...

Linda Jean Hill

Linda Jean Hill

Mar 9, 2021

Linda Jean Hill, 58, of Ontario Oregon, passed away on March 9, 2021.A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Paula "Nico" Beebe

Paula "Nico" Beebe

Mar 8, 2021

Nico would like to let you know that her work here is done. 2 Timothy 4:7She received her gift, an offer you can't refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family & friends she has not seen in a long time. Job security is eternal....

Phyllis Hazel Garner

Phyllis Hazel Garner

Mar 6, 2021

Phyllis Hazel Garner, 87, passed away in her home March 6, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho.She was born February 8, 1934, at Rexburg, Idaho, the daughter of Clarence Andrew Henninger and Lucille Jensen Henninger. Hazel graduated from South Fremont High School in St. Anthony, Idaho. On September 27, 1953, she married Keith Garner and they made their home in Pocatello, Idaho.She...

Joan Olson

Joan Olson

Mar 6, 2021

On March 6, 2021 at the age of 88, Joan Olson gained her Angel wings surrounded by her loving family. Joan is an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.She was born in a tent on the lava rocks in Shoshone, Idaho on July 17, 1932. She was the 7th of 9 children and was the last living sibling. She...

Elizabeth "Beth" Rose Smith

Elizabeth "Beth" Rose Smith

Mar 5, 2021

Elizabeth "Beth" Smith, 82, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at home in Pocatello, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as the information becomes availble.Memories and condolences may be shared under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Laura Huffaker

Laura Huffaker

Mar 5, 2021

Laura Hope Huffaker was born November 8, 1935 in Rexburg Idaho, to Zella Keppner and Clarence Dewey Hope. She was the 7th child of 11 children and lived in Burton Idaho. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many church capacities and was loved by everyone. Many of her mutual...

Charles Lamar Hieb

Charles Lamar Hieb

Mar 5, 2021

Charles Lamar Hieb passed away on March 5, 2021. He was born in Twin Falls Idaho on December 16, 1940 to Adolph and Ruth (Hansen) Hieb. He is survived by his Sister Jackie Cutler of Ogden Utah, and Brother Don Hieb of Pocatello ID. He is also survived by his children Stephani (Ken) Lowry of Willard Utah, Devin (Pam) Hieb...

Ferrel Dilworth

Ferrel Dilworth

Mar 5, 2021

On March 5, 2021, Ferrel Dilworth, 73, lost a 3-year battle with Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS). He was born September 28, 1947, in Hailey, Idaho, to Don and Mary Dilworth. He was the third of nine children, "a fiery redhead!" He spent his younger years ranching and helping his family, during which he lost half of his thumb in a...

John David Somsen

John David Somsen

Mar 4, 2021

John D. Somsen Sr. passed away on March 4, 2021 at the Portneuf Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19. He was born September 10th, 1939 in Pocatello, Idaho to Llewellyn and Margaret Somsen. He attended public school and graduated from Pocatello High in 1958. Between his junior and senior year of high school, he registered for early military service...

Barbara M Buffat

Barbara M Buffat

Mar 3, 2021

Barbara M. Buffat, 99, passed away March 4, 2021, at a local care center. A private family memorial will be held later this summer.

Margie Rose Nelson

Margie Rose Nelson

Mar 3, 2021

Margie R. (Lanch) Nelson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home in Pocatello, ID. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Butte, Montana to Jack and Mary Lanch. In her late teens, Margie moved to Pocatello to live with her older sister and soon met Joseph Nelson, brother to her sisters husband, and they married...

Ross Thomas Bruce

Ross Thomas Bruce

Mar 3, 2021

Ross Thomas Bruce, 88, lacking one day from reaching his 89th birthday passed away with his wife Colleen and daughter Linda by his side on March 3, 2021. Ross was born in Paris, Idaho to his parents Roy T. Bruce and Lela Susanna Bruce. He was the youngest of three boys. Eldon and Cornell preceded him in death.Ross attended Pocatello...

Robert Leroy Dye

Robert Leroy Dye

Feb 28, 2021

Robert Leroy Dye was born February 24, 1960 to Therral & Marlene (Twitchell) Dye, in Pocatello, Idaho. He joined sister Joanne, and later they welcomed Roger, Ronald and Jolene into the family. In high school Robert started going by Bob, much to the dismay of his mother. She would always say " If I wanted you to be called Bob,...

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