All Obituaries

Janet L Hencley, 69, Pocatello, passed away, August 1, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com 208-232-0542

Delores Griggs, 65, Pocatello, passed away, July 30, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com 208-232-0542

Fay Donna Kutterer Olesko, 94, Meridian, passed away, July 25, 2021. Fay was born to Charles B. and Agnes Jensen Kutterer in Pocatello, Idaho on January 5, 1927. She was raised in Pocatello, going to school at Lincoln Elementary, Irving Junior, and Pocatello High School. During her high school years, Fay worked at Eddy’s Bakery and Woolworth’s. Fay served, as a volunteer at the USO Hut, and she loved attending the dances at the Army Air Base. It was here that she met her “love at...

Charles L. Williams passed from this world into Jesus’ presence the afternoon of July 21, 2021, at Portneuf Medical Center, after a hard-fought battle with a rare form of leukemia. We rejoice as Chuck is now whole and healthy with his Friend and Savior Jesus and is free from all fatigue, pain, and sickness. Chuck was our beloved husband, brother, father, father-in-law, Grandpa Chuck, Opa, and friend who showed us in so many ways to embrace the adventures, beauty, and love that surrounds us...

Werner Rosenbaum, Jr. 73 June 20, 1948 - July 20, 2021 Talented - Knowledgeable - Mentor - Creative POCATELLO - The river of life took Werner on many an adventure, but by the grace of our Lord He has opened his arms wide for Werner to now partake in the grandeur of His glory, the ultimate journey. Known throughout the community as a loyal supporter of Idaho State University athletics, Werner served as a Bengal Foundation President. He never missed an opportunity to show his support, be...

Bruce Clair Gooch, 75, went peacefully, Monday, July 19, 2021, at 3:26 p.m. at his brother, Albert’s home in South Ogden, Utah. He is preceded in death by siblings Ellen Jean, Edwin A., and Ricky Lynn. Bruce was born December 15, 1945, in Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho to parents Lottie Merrell and Elden Clair Gooch. He enjoyed looking for rocks, arrowheads, and thunder eggs as a youngster when he lived in Howe, Idaho. He also enjoyed going fishing. He graduated from Snake River High School and...

Rena Hagerman-Mortensen, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2021, after an extended illness, at the age of 76. She was born Rena Mae Leger on August 31st, 1944, to Galen and Dorothy Leger in Pocatello, Idaho. While attending school she was very active in the Pep Squad and music. She graduated Pocatello High School in 1962 and went on to pursue her Elementary Education degree from Idaho State University. She began her teaching career at the old...

Mary Frances Robertson, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 7, 2021 after a decade's long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mary was born in Pocatello, Idaho, Nov. 14, 1945 to Clarence and Mary Frances Hobson Robertson. She married Rick G. Cutler, Sr. in Nov. 1964. They had 2 children and were later divorced. She worked for many years as a legal secretary. Her hobbies included embroidery, raising her cat, and playing games. She especially loved bingo. She is...

Mary Frances “SAM” Callahan passed peacefully in her sleep July 11, 2021, after a lifelong illness. Sam a very talented artist enjoyed stained glass, embroidery, beading, colored pencil and pastel drawing, and water color /oil painting. She loved the outdoors and taking photos of wildlife flowers, animals, and birds. Sam was determined to live her best life. She was positive and encouraging. She was always generous and very kind. Sammy had many friends and family who loved her dearly....

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ramona Lee Williams Cornelison, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021. She was born June 9, 1947 to Allison Leeder Williams and Alice Gabrielson Williams, in Pocatello, Idaho. Ramona was a very compassionate and caring person who always went out of her way to help others in need. Although she never had much, she was willing to give what she had and even share her home with anyone who needed a place to live. Ramona loved to play card games, board games,...