Recent Obituaries

Idyll Rejene Berger

Idyll Rejene Berger

Mar 29, 2026

In her own words: “My parents, Fred and Laura Bates, moved from CA to Oregon to a 60-acre fruit farm where I was born in a Salem hospital, June 21, 1932. They named me Idyll Rejene Bates. Everyone called me Idy. I was the 8th child of 10. I loved the farm and all the animals, but pigs were always...

John R. "Bob" Schwenkfelder

John R. "Bob" Schwenkfelder

Mar 28, 2026

John R. "Bob" Schwenkfelder, 81, of Meridian, passed away March 28, 2026. 

A memorial service will be held, 11:00 am, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Deer Flat Ranch event center, 10255 Locust Ln., Nampa, Idaho. 

Full obituary to follow

Services are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 208-853-3131

Margie Ruth Bogert

Margie Ruth Bogert

Mar 28, 2026

Margie was born in Pocatello Idaho on January 25, 1929, the first daughter of George “Melvin” Dean and Martha “Lucille” Kinnersley Dean. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1947 and Idaho State College with a teaching credential and a speech pathology degree.

Margie married Edmund A (Dee) Bogert Jr. February 13, 1951, and moved to Carmel, California while Dee attended...

John Bardo Baldwin

John Bardo Baldwin

Mar 28, 2026

John Bardo Baldwin, a longtime Boise resident and Boise State University professor, passed away on March 28, 2026.

John was born on April 12, 1940, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Clayton Baldwin and Carol Bardo. He grew up in the Hutchinson, Kansas area and, from a young age, was involved in a wide range of activities, including swimming, shooting, and music....

Marilyn Kay Lemmon White

Marilyn Kay Lemmon White

Mar 27, 2026

Marilyn White, 88, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully Friday, 3/27/2026, for causes incident to age surrounded by her loving family at her home in Meridian, Idaho. Marilyn was born in the family home April 7, 1937 in Weston, Idaho to Richard “Dick” Lemmon and Vera Thomas Lemmon. They lived on a 360-acre dry farm/dairy...

Donald Francis Evans

Donald Francis Evans

Mar 26, 2026

Don was born September 24, 1929, and spent his childhood years in Olmsted Falls, OH, on a small farm. He loved farm life and remembered his mother, father, and four siblings having a good life in the years following the Depression. At an early age, Don developed a strong work ethic, helping his parents with the animals and vegetable garden...

Lorraine Bernice Land

Lorraine Bernice Land

Mar 24, 2026

Lorraine Bernice Land, 90, of Boise, passed away March 24, 2026. 

Full obituary to follow. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131

Lyle L. Muller

Lyle L. Muller

Mar 24, 2026

Lyle L. Muller, 73, a resident of Boise, passed away March 24, 2026, in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Leslie James Carson III

Leslie James Carson III

Mar 22, 2026

Leslie "Les" James Carson III, 78 of Meridian, passed away on March 22, 2026 at home. It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Leslie James Carson, III on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He passed away while resting comfortably at home after a lengthy illness in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by family.

He was 78 years young,...

Mary Ethel Murphy

Mary Ethel Murphy

Mar 21, 2026

Mary E. Murphy, 80, of Meridian, passed away March 21, 2026. 

Full obituary to follow

Services to be announced shortly. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131

Matthew "Matt" Christopher Stoy

Matthew "Matt" Christopher Stoy

Mar 18, 2026

Matthew "Matt" Christopher Stoy, 49, of Middleton, passed away March 18, 2026. 

Full obituary to follow

Services are pending and will be announced shortly. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131

Diana Lynn Siderides

Diana Lynn Siderides

Mar 17, 2026

Diana Lynn Siderides, 73, a resident of Cascade, passed away March 17, 2026, in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Frederick Glenn Coburn

Frederick Glenn Coburn

Mar 16, 2026

Frederick ‘Fred’ Glenn Coburn began a full, rich life on May 25, 1937 in Keeler, California. His earthly journey was complete, and his end of watch was on March 16, 2026.

Born in his grandparents’ house in the exceptionally small mining and railroad town that sits in the shadows of Mt. Whitney, Fred had numerous adventures. He attended elementary school in...

Charles Edward Minshew

Charles Edward Minshew

Mar 16, 2026

Charles Edward Minshew passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Charlie was born November 8, 1949, the youngest of three children to James and Virginia (Jean) Minshew in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Charlie was raised in Burley and graduated as Senior Class President from Burley High School in 1968. He attended Utah State University and Boise State College. He went on to...

Shirley Ann Lovett

Shirley Ann Lovett

Mar 15, 2026

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Shirley Ann Lovett on March 15, 2026. Unfortunately Shirley was involved in a car accident the day prior and succumbed to her injuries shortly thereafter.

Shirley was born April 24, 1942 in Hays Kansas to Clarence and Anna VonFeldt. She spent most of her childhood years in Colorado as the...

Carol A. Whale

Carol A. Whale

Mar 14, 2026

Carol Ann Whale, 73, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1952, and lived a life filled with faith, resilience, and love for her family.

Carol grew up in Ogden, Utah, and later made her home in Boise, Idaho. Early in her career, she worked as a nurse’s aide, where her natural compassion and caring...

Michael Robert Blackmer

Michael Robert Blackmer

Mar 14, 2026

Michael Blackmer

The joy of our hearts passed away peacefully on March 14th after a long battle with cancer.

Mike had a great since of humor he was very quick witted and made us all laugh.

Mike loved his two boys Asher and Carter deeply. Asher and Carter were the reason Mike fought so hard against the cancer that was destroying him.

He is...

Edward Paul Wendell

Edward Paul Wendell

Mar 12, 2026

Edward Paul Wendell, 69 of Boise, passed away March 12, 2026.

Gilbert Wayne Callister

Gilbert Wayne Callister

Mar 11, 2026

Gilbert Wayne Callister passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Eagle, Idaho, with his beloved wife by his side. He was born August 15, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his faith, and those he served.



Wayne faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. He was also...

Kimberly "Kim" Kay Asche

Kimberly "Kim" Kay Asche

Mar 10, 2026

Kimberly Kay Asche, 51, passed away peacefully at her home in Eagle, Idaho, on March 10, 2026, with her husband, Steve; her sons, Jacob and Noah; and her sister, Karyn, and brother‑in‑law, Ron, by her side, offering comfort and love in her final moments. A godly woman and a devoted servant of the Lord, Kim lived her life with a...