Recent Obituaries

Elva "Elli" Alvina Grover

Elva "Elli" Alvina Grover

Oct 8, 2025

Elva "Elli" Alvina Grover, 77, of Caldwell, passed away October 8, 2025. 

A memorial service will be announced shortly. 

Private family burial will take place at Middleton Cemetery, Middleton, Idaho. 

Full obituary to follow. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Kristin Diane Alvarado

Kristin Diane Alvarado

Oct 7, 2025

Kristin Diane Alvarado, 70, of Caldwell, passed away October 7, 2025. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Full obituary to follow

Eugene (Gene) Thomas Giles

Eugene (Gene) Thomas Giles

Oct 6, 2025

Eugene (Gene) T. Giles passed away peacefully on Oct. 6th, 2025 with his wife Kari and son Ethan by his side. In his 78 years he touched many people as a friend also an electrician, maintenance worker, ATM tech and guard. He could figure out how to put anything together and troubleshot problems to fix them. Gene enjoyed ATVing, fishing...

Major Jan B. Andre (Ret. USAF)

Major Jan B. Andre (Ret. USAF)

Oct 5, 2025

Our loving husband, father, and friend Major Jan B. Andre passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 87. He lived a full life — one marked by his love of family, flying, and service to his country and community.

Born on April 19, 1938, in Oxford, Nebraska to Virginia Lyons Andre and David Andre. Jan grew up in...

Wilma J Potts

Wilma J Potts

Oct 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Wilma Jean Potts

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wilma Jean Potts, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on December 13, 1932, in Holly, Colorado, to John and Matilda Thomas, Wilma lived a life filled with love, kindness, and quiet strength.

She left this world as she lived in it —...

Jeanie Fulcher

Jeanie Fulcher

Oct 5, 2025

Marieta Jean "Jeanie" Fulcher (Crandall) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on 05 October 2025, surrounded by family, and leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, grace, and love. Born in Tacoma, Washington on 03 January 1943 to Toreva and Jim Crandall, Jeanie's life was defined by courage, compassion, and her deep Christian faith.

Jeanie grew up in Boise,...

Donnie "Nonie" Irene Nelson

Donnie "Nonie" Irene Nelson

Oct 4, 2025

Donna "Nonie" Irene Nelson, 76, of Star, passed away October 4, 2025. 

Full obituary to follow

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

Edward "Ed/Eddie" Thomas Wood

Edward "Ed/Eddie" Thomas Wood

Oct 2, 2025

Ed was born on July 27, 1941, in Nampa, Idaho to Thomas Harrison and Effie Ethel Wood. He was born into a large family of eight half-brothers and sisters from his dad’s marriage to Lenora Davis who died in 1928 and one brother from his dad’s marriage to Effie Howard in 1937. Three other brothers were later born making the...

Kenneth D. Ruff

Kenneth D. Ruff

Oct 1, 2025

Kenneth D. Ruff, 74, of Meridian, passed away October 1, 2025. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Ronald Neal Coit Sr.

Ronald Neal Coit Sr.

Oct 1, 2025

Ronald Neal Coit, Sr. of Meridian, Idaho, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, 76 years to the day after coming into this world. Ron was born on October l, 1949, in San Jose, California, to Alyce Seixas Coit and Elmer Coit.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bowman Funeral Home...

Dorothy Dugan Ludik

Dorothy Dugan Ludik

Sep 29, 2025

Dorothy grew up in the old Philadelphia neighborhood of Strawberry Mansion, skating in the streets over to Linder’s for candy and ice cream, and sneaking onto the empty stage at Robin Hood Dell to pretend-act on closed weekends.

She attended Fitzsimons Junior High and went on to the Philadelphia High School for Girls (Girls High), becoming class president. While excelling academically,...

Fred Barto Allcott

Fred Barto Allcott

Sep 28, 2025

Fred Barto Allcott, 85, of Nampa, passed away September 28, 2025. 

Private family services will be held at Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, Idaho. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho.

Donna Rae Shanahan

Donna Rae Shanahan

Sep 28, 2025

Donna Rae Shanahan, 84, a resident of Eagle, passed away September 28, 2025, in Eagle.

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

Helen Alice Cobler (Nortman)

Helen Alice Cobler (Nortman)

Sep 27, 2025

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Cobler at the age of 80 in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born on 8-2-1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Angeline & Delbert Nortman. 

Helen married the love of her life Jimmie Cobler in 1966 and together they built a life full of love,...

Larry Ray Calhoun

Larry Ray Calhoun

Sep 26, 2025

Larry Ray Calhoun, 82, of Kuna, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, with his children at his side.

Larry was born September 1, 1943, to Raymond and Alma Calhoun. He grew up in Kuna alongside his siblings and graduated from Kuna High School in 1961. From an early age, Larry developed a strong work ethic and values that...

Lynn Hoak Semple

Lynn Hoak Semple

Sep 25, 2025

Lynn Hoak Semple, 63, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 25, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with melanoma. Lynn embodied strength and grace throughout her life, and put her love for her family above all else.

Lynn was born on June 18, 1962 in San Pedro, California to George and Gwen Econn. She lived...

Frank Austin Bush, Jr.

Frank Austin Bush, Jr.

Sep 24, 2025

Frank Austin Bush, Jr., 84, a resident of Meridian, passed away September 24, 2025, in Meridian.

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

Michael Leslie Hicks

Michael Leslie Hicks

Sep 23, 2025

Michael Leslie Hicks, 70, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away on September 23, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 2, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Clayne and Pat Hicks while Clayne was serving in the United States Army. The family moved back to Eagle when Mike was nine months old, where Mike lived the...

Michael William Marten

Michael William Marten

Sep 23, 2025

Michael William Marten, 75, a resident of Mountain Home, passed away September 23, 2025, in Mountain Home.

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

Chad Russell Yturbe

Chad Russell Yturbe

Sep 23, 2025

Chad Russell Yturbe, 46, a resident of Buhl, passed away September 23, 2025, in Boise.

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