Obituaries

Mar 28, 2021

James “Jim” A. Christensen, was born on December 6, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Phylis Wilma (Hansen) Christensen and William James Christensen. Jim passed away peacefully following an illness at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Jim attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

James married Daleann Bassett on May 1, 1971. Together they had one child, Lauri.

Jim...

Mar 27, 2021

Nancee Mary Norton, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at a local care center. There will be no services held at this time. A complete obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Mar 25, 2021

Gannon Gibbon was born silently March 25, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho to Cody and Kelsi Gibbons. Condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Mar 23, 2021

Matthew was born June 12, 1983. He was the fourth child to Jim and Lydia McInelly and joined his sister Elizabeth (Libby), and brothers Jimmy and Brian. Matt was sweet and very lovable but always knew what he wanted. Although school was not his favorite activity, he graduated from Century High School in 2001 and went into the U.S. Army...

Mar 22, 2021

Glen Scott Fullmer, 59, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at his home. He was born May 14, 1961, in Murray, Utah; the son of Ron Fullmer and Helen Schmidt-Fullmer.He attended school in Utah and moved to Pocatello, Idaho, when he was 16 years old and attended Pocatello High School. He worked at multiple places, but mainly spending much of...

Mar 22, 2021

Mar 22, 2021

Rose E. Lish Rose Elizabeth (Hite) Lish, age 104, Pocatello, formally of Glenns Ferry/King Hill peacefully passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in her sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph "Teen" Lish and is survived by her children Barbara Nelson (Meridian), Lila & Wally Noe (Pocatello), Joe & Chris Lish (King Hill), Donna Lish (Boise), along...

Mar 21, 2021

Dale Harrison Germain, 88, of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side.Dale was born January 27, 1933 to Gerald and Geneva Germain in Neosho, Missouri. Dale lived in Missouri for ten years. Then the family moved to Wilder, Idaho where he worked on the family farm. He graduated from...

Mar 21, 2021

Marilyn Beck went on her final journey Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born to Roy Lee Getty and Leona (LeSieur) Getty on December 24, 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho. She had one older brother and an older sister. Marilyn attended elementary school, Irving Jr High and Pocatello High School. She married Rulon Beck in June 1949. Together they had five...

Mar 20, 2021

Mervin "Gale" Ness, 89, passed away in Caldwell, Idaho on March 20, 2021.No formal services will be held.In honor of his service to our great nation, Gale will be interred in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery for Veterans in Colorado Springs, Colorado, near where he grew up.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab...

Mar 19, 2021

Connie June Poulson of Pocatello, Idaho returned to her Heavenly home on March 19, 2021 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her daughters and other family members at the time of her passing.She was born on March 6, 1933, along with her identical twin sister Bonnie, to George Walter and Mary Alverna Larson in Basalt, Idaho. Connie...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Mar 8, 2021

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