Recent Obituaries
Florene Fierstos
Nov 30, 2025
Florene (Garner) Fierstos, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones at Table Rock Senior Living in Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, at Bowman Funeral in Boise, Idaho. A viewing will be held at 2:00, with a celebration of her life at 3:00.
Florene was born in a little house in Buhl, Idaho...
Robert Wynne Luscombe
Nov 27, 2025
Robert Wynne Luscombe, 90, a resident of Boise, passed away November 27, 2025, in Boise.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm,...
Betty Winchester
Nov 23, 2025
Born on February 24,1933, to Lei Murphey and Dollie E Doramus in Filer Idaho, the first of 7 children. The family lived in Magic Valley until she was 9 years of age, when they moved to a farm south of Kuna Idaho. She graduated from Kuna high school in 1951. She married Richard H Raynor, November 1, 1952, at Bowmont...
Arvid R. Thompson
Nov 23, 2025
Arvid R. Thompson, 92, a resident of Meridian, passed away November 23, 2025, in Meridian.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Mary Elizabeth Kolsky
Nov 23, 2025
Mary was born in Routt County, Colorado on one of the coldest nights on record, to Howard Rockhill and Dorothy Gray, joining older siblings Bill and Sally.
The Rockhills moved to Middleton when Mary was 9. She graduated as Valedictorian of Middleton High in 1954, having participated in every available activity.
She married Jim Foster in 1955 and bore 6 children, 3...
Julia Nell Klocke
Nov 22, 2025
Today we are mourning Julie’s passing. Julie fought a long and courageous battle with cancer for more than 10 years, and now she is with Our Heavenly Father, returned to the company of her parents and family that preceded her in death.
Julie was born in Silver Lake, Minnesota in July 1955, to Patricia and Neil Busche. She was always a...
Bruce Jeffery Hemker
Nov 21, 2025
Bruce Jeffery Hemker, 57, passed away on November 20, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Born on November 14, 1968, in Greeley, Colorado, Bruce spent much of his life in Boise, where he graduated from Boise High School.
Bruce was a loving and trusting soul who faced many challenges throughout his life. He battled mental illness for most of his adult years, a...
Gernelda "Nelda" Ruth Blickenstaff
Nov 21, 2025
Gernelda "Nelda" Ruth Blickenstaff, 99, of Boise, passed away November 21, 2025.She bowled her last game this May, drove her car for the last time in July, and celebrated her 99th birthday on August 12, 2025, surrounded by family. When she was asked if she’d like to know more about the surprises and celebrations planned for the week of her...
Robert J Thompson
Nov 20, 2025
Robert J. Thompson
Robert J. Thompson, 81, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away at home on November 20, 2025, following a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, and brother, his strong and unwavering love for his family will be remembered always.
Robert enjoyed a long and successful career in the grocery industry with Nally’s Fine Foods and General Mills, Inc. After 34 years...
Gayle Jean Hagler
Nov 19, 2025
Gayle Jean Hagler, 85 of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 4, 1940 in Nampa, Idaho to Harold and Helen Floyd.
Gayle grew up in Marsing and graduated from Marsing High School. She married the love of her life, Al Hagler, on May 24, 1963, in Winnemucca, Nevada. Together...
Barbara Lee Smith Crowder
Nov 18, 2025
Barbara Lee Smith Crowder, 93, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Born July 1, 1932, in Kewanee, Illinois, to the late Dale and Alice Smith, she was known for her lifelong commitment to service, her passion for tennis, and her warm, welcoming smile.
Barbara Lee spent her early years moving with her family before living in Idaho,...
Michael H. Labik
Nov 17, 2025
Michael H. Labik Jr (Mike) was born in Philadelphia on August 1, 1937. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School. He married Mary K. Grivnovics on October 21, 1967.
They had two daughters, Laurie and Michele. His hobbies included drag racing, hunting, cycling, and watching football. He retired from Automatic Door Enterprises in Hatfield, PA. In 2023, Mike and Mary moved...
Leota Dawn Hill
Nov 17, 2025
Leota “Lee” Hill was born Leota Dawn Whitehead on June 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully while sleeping on November 17. She was raised by parents Wilbur and Bertha Whitehead along with two siblings, Gary and Marianna. The family operated a farm outside of Shoshone.
After graduation from Shoshone High School, Lee studied at Idaho State University, where her great passion...
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr.
Curtiss Newell Blake Jr. of Boise Idaho, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on October 22, 1960 in Chula Vista California to Curtiss Newell Blake Sr. and Shirley Blake Rinehart.
At 2 years of age his parents moved to Grangeville Idaho and he spent many happy years as a...
Darlene Charlotte Monroe
Nov 14, 2025
Darlene Charlotte Monroe, 80, Boise, passed away November 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, deep love for family, and a life rich with meaningful experiences.
Born and raised in Hoisington, Kansas, Darlene spent her early years in the heartland before relocating to Santa Cruz, California, where she completed her schooling and began building her life. Santa Cruz...
Wade Hall
2025
Henry (Wade) Hall, 79, of Star, Idaho, passed away following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a son, Christopher, husband of Renee Hall, of Boise; and a daughter, Angel Chavez, wife of Jorge Chavez, of Florida. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1984 after more than...
John Michael Nate
Nov 13, 2025
John was born on April 14, 1972, in Auburn, WA. He died on November 13, 2025, due to illness.
He spent his childhood in Montpelier, ID, where he graduated from BearLlake High School. He attended the University of Utah, Boise State University, and then joined the Navy, where he obtained funding for his college at the College of Oceanography. He...
Arthur Edwin Monroe II
Nov 12, 2025
Arthur Edwin Monroe, known as Ed, born July 1, 1946, was the only child of Arthur Edwin Monroe and Dorotha Louise Hereford in Oklahoma City, OK. He grew up in San Diego, served 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Pilot. He graduated with a bachelors in Economics from San Diego State University in 1968 and a Masters...
Nancy M. Ross
Nov 11, 2025
The family of Nancy Marie (Bowler) Ross of Star, ID is saddened to announce her passing on November 11, 2025, at the age of 78 after a long battle with several health issues.
Nancy was the first of three daughters born to Ralph & Dorothy Bowler at Bethany Deaconess Hospital in American Falls, Idaho on December 18, 1946. She attended all...
Hazel Engle Crane
Nov 11, 2025
Hazel Engle was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1936, to Arthur and Carrie Engle in Hillsboro, Ohio and passed away, November 11, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Hazel had one brother, Robert Lee Engle, who was 9 years older. Hazel married Harold Crane in 1957, and they welcomed three daughters, Bobbye, Nancy, and Susan.
Hazel was a devoted wife of 36...
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