All Obituaries

Lothar Kresse, 86, Pocatello, passed away, December 6, 2019. 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

Irmgard Erna Kaiser Reger, 89, Pocatello, Idaho passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Her husband and daughter were at her side. Irmgard E. Kaiser was born on March 17th, 1930 to William Kaiser and Elizabeth Buttie in Wolf Point, Montana. She grew up in Brockton, Montana. She graduated from Corvallis High School in 1949 in Corvallis, Montana but lived in Hamilton, Montana. Irmgard married Ronald Reger on September 3, 1957 in Hamilton, Montana and moved to Billings, Montana. They had two...

Shirley Joyce Little, 90, Pocatello, passed away peacefully in her home in Pocatello, Idaho on December 4, 2019. Shirley was born on April 9, 1929 in Pocatello, Idaho. Shirley was the second of four children and the only daughter of Raymond and Aleene (Bourne) Little. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond (1955), mother Aleene (1984) and brothers Paul (1946) and Rodney (2002). Shirley is survived by a brother E. Michael Little, a nephew Scott (Shauna) Little and a sister-in-law...

The white pearly gates opened, and William J. “Bill” Green stepped in with a Coors (stubby of course) in his left hand and a Camel in his right. Bill passed away at his home in the early morning hours of December 1, 2019 with loved ones by his side. We can only imagine the greeting he must have received from his parents, brothers, friends, and love of his life who were surely asking “what the hell took you so long.” Bill was born 2 November, 1947 in Pocatello, Idaho to Leonard...

Yuriko “Lilly” Kawamura, 92, Chubbuck, passed away peacefully at home November 25, 2019. She was born November 4, 1927 in Garland, Utah to Hiyakutaro and Asano Tanaka. She attended local schools in Honeyville and Brigham City, Utah and graduated from the LDS Business College. She helped on the family farm and enjoyed watching and playing softball. She married Akira “Ike” Kawamura on December 15, 1955 in Pocatello, Idaho. They owned and operated the Pinecrest Motor Lodge in Pocatello....

Ruth Irene Stroud Eastman passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2019. Ruth was born on November 15, 1929 in Filer, Idaho to Juanita Jewell Baughman and Clifford Charles Stroud. Her childhood was filled with lots of family activities and fun with her many aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins. She related stories of odd jobs she had, including working in the fields during harvest season and working in a butcher shop. During World War II Ruth’s family moved to Tualatin, Oregon so...

Steve Allen Bithell (74) passed away November 14, 2019. He was born January 21, 1945 to Keith A. and Louie E. Bithell in Berkeley, California. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1963. He then attended Idaho State University. He married Susan Alley in 1965. They had two sons, Thomas M. (Patty Laritz) and Keith A. II (Jennifer Hansen) and two grandchildren , Allissa and Konnor. He was preceded in death by his parents and baby sister, Robin. He is survived by his wife, sons,...

John Raymond “Ray” Snyder Jr., 76 passed peacefully in his home on November 13, 2019 after a valiant battle with heart failure. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1961, joined the Marine Corps after high school, and was an Idaho State University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. He had a very successful career as an Electrical Engineer. He was honored to be a recipient of the Individual Nevada Governors Award for Electrical Energy Conservation and...

Jeannine Katherine Duane, 22, Fort Duchesne, passed away, November 9, 2019. 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

Clayton E. Ooley, 93, Pocatello, passed away, November 9, 2019. Clayton was born at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska on August 10th, 1926. He is the oldest of two children born to Edith and Lynn Ooley. His brother, Roland, is 6 years younger. His mother was a school teacher until she married his father. His father was a dairyman until the depression occurred and then he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. Clayton and his family moved to Idaho when he was about 11 years...