
Recent Obituaries
Raul Perez, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Raul Perez, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Raul was born on November 24, 1935, in Laredo, Texas, to Fernando Reyes and Maria Perez. He was raised alongside his siblings, Ofelia Solíz, Roberto Reyes, and Ricardo Reyes, all of whom preceded him in death.
In 1964, Raul married the love of his life, Irma...
Alfred Loyal Schimpf
Jul 15, 2026
Alfred Loyal Schimpf, 82, of Boise, passed away July 15, 2026.
Services are pending and will be announced shortly.
Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 208-853-3131
David Eugene Hobson
Jul 15, 2026
David Eugene Hobson, 83 of Star passed away July 15, 2026.
There will be a Service honoring David's life on August 1, 2026, at St. Stephen's in Boise.
Bonnie Frances Riewald
Jul 13, 2026
Bonnie Frances Riewald, 71, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully. She was born on August 19, 1954, in Santa Maria, California, to H.G. Riewald and Millie (Kuhnen) Riewald.
Bonnie spent her early years in Santa Maria, where she graduated from Righetti High School. She continued her education at Allan Hancock Community College before attending Chico State University. Throughout her life, Bonnie...
Jack Aaron Creechley Jr
Jul 12, 2026
Jack Aaron Creechley Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Boise on July 12, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1955, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Jack V. Creechley Sr. and Dixie Alice Rhea.
Jack grew up in Las Vegas and later Salt Lake City, Utah. In June of 1975, at a company party while working...
Marjorie Klassen Erisman
Jul 12, 2026
Marjorie Klassen Erisman died peacefully on July 12, 2026, following an 8-year battle with dementia. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and friend, and was cherished by all who knew her.
Marjorie entered this world on December 14, 1940, as Marjorie Anne Klassen, the third of five children born to Arthur and Edith (Duncan) Klassen in Aberdeen, Idaho. Growing...
Mitchell K Ramirez
Jul 11, 2026
Mitchell Kenneth Ramirez, lovingly known as Mitch, was born on June 22, 1969, to his mother, Elizabeth Zehnpfennig. He passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2026, with his devoted mother by his side.
Mitch was a loving and dedicated father to his daughter, Mara, who brought immeasurable joy, pride, and happiness to his life. His love for her was...
Lloyd Lee Knight
Jul 10, 2026
As the morning sun began to shine on July 10, 2026, Lloyd L Knight of Hammett, ID passed peacefully away at his home. His wife, Orla, was at his side. Together, Lloyd and Orla had enjoyed all of life’s rewards and faced many of life’s challenges, including Lloyd’s courageous 12-year treatment for kidney cancer. Dr. Lloyd Knight will long be...
Ruth Virginia Thayer
Jul 9, 2026
Ruthie was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 1, 1935, to Cora and John Rajkowski. She was the oldest of 4 sisters. She attended Catholic girls' school, and after graduating, she worked at Prudential Insurance Company, where she met her future husband, Roy Thayer. They were married on June 30, 1956, just one day shy of Ruthie’s 21st birthday....
Katherine J. "Katy" Larson
Jul 9, 2026
Katherine Joyce (Katy) Larson, age 80, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on July 9th 2026. She was born on February 17th 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Evdorus and Judith Larson.
Katy grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota attending schools in Mound, Brooklyn Center, Hopkins and Wayzata. She had a beautiful contralto voice and enjoyed choir. She graduated valedictorian from Wayzata...
Jeremy Curtis Doherty
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeremy Curtis Doherty
July 10, 1989 – July 5, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Jeremy Curtis Doherty, on July 5, 2026, just days before his 37th birthday.
Jeremy was born on July 10, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He lived life with determination, kindness,...
Gloria Mae Kieselhorst
Jul 3, 2026
Gloria Mae Kieselhorst, age 91, of Ontario, OR, was called home to her heavenly Father on July 3, 2026.
Gloria was born on July 12, 1934, to Frank and Clifford Edna Kieselhorst. Her family moved to Ontario, Oregon, in 1941. Following her mother’s passing in 1947, Gloria’s father married Gail Weineke Huffman, and Gloria became a beloved daughter to Gail and...
Kelvin "Kel" Ray Johnson
Jul 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kelvin Ray Johnson, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 73 after a courageous journey with progressive dementia.
Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Val and Edna Johnson, Kel graduated from Idaho Falls High School before attending Boise State University. He proudly served his country in the United...
W. Ray Riggs
Jun 30, 2026
W. Ray Riggs, 90, a resident of Caldwell, passed away June 30, 2026, in Caldwell.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Ralph "Byron" Hillman
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph Byron Hillman was born on December 20, 1949, at Cottage Hospital in Burley, Idaho, the second child of J.B. and Peggy Hillman of Milner, Idaho. Given the name Ralph Byron Hillman at birth, he soon became known to family and friends as "Cookie," a nickname given to him by his older brother, Gary.
Ralph spent his early childhood in Cassia...
Midgie Della Ortiz
Jun 26, 2026
Midgie Della Hernandez Ortiz, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Alphonsus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Midgie was a woman of deep faith whose greatest joys in life were the Lord, her family, and the simple blessings that brought people together. She found happiness in crocheting, fishing, and reading her Bible, and she...
Lorraine Virginia Dunbar
Jun 26, 2026
Lorraine V. Dunbar passed away on June 26,2026. Joining Dale, her husband of 70 years.
Lorraine was born November14, 1934 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Theodore and Edith Thomas.
She graduated from Boise High School. Lorraine retired from WinCo Foods. She worked in the meat department. During retirement she enjoyed working as camp host with her husband. While being...
Robert Vernon DeShazo
Jun 25, 2026
The sun shines much dimmer these days as we mourn the passing of a good man, fine gentleman, and a loving soul. We sadly say goodbye to Robert Vernon DeShazo, Jr. of Eagle. He was 85 and squeezed a ton of adventures and accomplishments into those swiftly moving decades.
Robert (Bob) was born October 19, 1940, at army Base Fort Lewis,...
Monte Melverne Dennett
Jun 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monte Melverne Dennett
Monte Melverne Dennett passed away on June 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, determination, and unmistakable personal spirit.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 15th, 1942, Monte was the only child of Clarence Melverne “Mel” and Joyce Dennett. The family moved to San Bernadino, California in the late 1940’s where Mel started...



