Recent Obituaries

Beverly Ann Huffman Fricke

Jul 29, 2022

Beverly Ann Huffman Fricke

Beverly Ann Huffman Fricke died of natural causes on July 29, 2022, at a Boise extended care facility.

She was born to Gail and Emmett Huffman in Coos Bay, Oregon, and spent her childhood in Ontario. Beverly graduated from Ontario High School, earned a Bachelor of Education from The College of...

Arnold Lee Hannum

Jul 29, 2022

Arnold Lee Hannum

December 1, 1946 – July 29, 2022

Arnold Lee Hannum, 75, of Spring Creek, Nevada passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born December 1, 1946, in Indiana to the late Arnold and Wanda Hannum. Lee served in the United States Navy in the...

Robert (Bob) Edward Harper

Jul 29, 2022

Our father, Robert (Bob) Edward Harper, 79, went to be with our Lord on July 29, 2022, in Eagle, Idaho surrounded by his family. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 57 years, our mother, Peggy (Jefferson) Harper; his son Matthew Robert Harper of Boulder Colorado; his daughter, Catherine Harper Sparkman and son-in-law, Scott...

Floyd Dale Rose

Jul 29, 2022

Floyd Rose passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 in Meridian, Idaho surrounded by his wife and loving family. Floyd is survived by his wife, Ann Rose; his children, Barbara, Christine (Brian), and Robert; his grandchildren, Michael, Erica, Christopher, Jaime (Maurrio), Ashley (Nick), Eric (Jana), and Christina; his great grandchildren, Elijah, Kayden, Cora, Jazmine, Charleigh, and Aliyah. Floyd is...

Robert Lynn Meinen

Jul 27, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Meinen

December 3, 1948 – July 27, 2022

Boise, Idaho. Bob died peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; sons Michael and Scott (Christina) Meinen; granddaughters Lilly, Samantha, and Brooke Meinen; sister Anne Albrecq; niece...

Ernest Leroy Smith

Jul 27, 2022

Ernest L. Smith, 65, of Boise, passed away July 27, 2022 at a local hospital.  He is survived by his brother Bernard Scott Smith and his older sister Angie M Smith.  At his request, there will not be any formal services.

Arlene Judith Wilkinson

Jul 24, 2022

Arlene J Wilkinson, 81, of Boise, Idaho passed away on July 24, 2022 of natural causes in Emmett, Idaho.

Arlene was a long time resident of Boise and worked many years as an RN at St Luke’s hospital in Boise.  After her retirement at age 65 she was a volunteer RN for the American Red Cross of...

William George Kuklenski

Jul 23, 2022

William “Bill” George Kuklenski’s Talents led to a variety of Legacies…

Mild mannered, gentleman, humorous, sweet, tough, energetic Bill packed many accomplishments into one lifetime…sports, teaching, coaching, and marketing/sales/management. Bill was born to George and Jean Kuklenski in Seattle, Washington, May 28, 1941. Bill and older brother Michael “Mike” frequently shared the Seattle Times spotlight...

Sharla R. Henry

Jul 21, 2022

Sharla R. Henry, 61, passed away in her home on July 21, 2022. She had been surrounded by her only son, Ryan Glen.

Sharla was born on November 17, 1960, to Fred Ray Smith, and Earlene Smith (Taylor).  Sharla is survived by her only son, Ryan Glen, and her brother Michael Smith.

She is proceeded...

Vivien Archer Prinz

Jul 20, 2022

Vivien Archer Prinz

Vivien Archer Prinz was born on 12/12/12 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho to parents Cindy Maestas and Mark Prinz and resided in Eagle, Idaho.  Soon after she was born, her year-old sister Evelyn named her “Boo” for some unknown reason and that became the nickname her entire family called her.

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George P. Stevenson

Jul 19, 2022

George P. Stevenson

George Stevenson passed quietly at home on July 19, 2022.  He had been in the tender care of his wife, Shaleen, and guided through the last seven months by Doctors Hospice of Idaho.

He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

George started his career working...

Shirley Ann Leffler

Jul 19, 2022

Shirley A. Leffler, 74 of Kuna passed away July 19, 2022 at home.

There will be a memorial service for Shirley at 11am Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Kuna Methodist Church, 260 W 4th St. Kuna, Idaho.

Merwin C. Carter

Jul 19, 2022

Merwin C. Carter

Merwin C. Carter, 85, a resident of Meridian, passed away July 19, 2022 in Meridian.

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

Rita (Jane) Camporeale

Jul 17, 2022

Rita “Jane” Camporeale passed away on July 17th, 2022, at the age of 83, peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Jane was born in 1938 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Her family moved to California when she was young.  She attended the University of California Berkeley and graduated with a degree in political science where she then worked as an...

Eve Kimberley Daugherty

Jul 17, 2022

Eve Kimberley Daugherty

Eve Kimberley Daugherty, 60, a resident of Eagle, passed away July 17, 2022 in Boise.

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

Marcelene Sally Cordon Westover

Jul 16, 2022

Marcelene Sally Cordon was the third child and first daughter born to Clarence Heber Cordon and Velma Lake on January 6, 1934, in Rigby, Idaho. Her mother passed away when she was 18 months old, and she was cared for by her maternal aunt Mille until her father remarried Eva Packer and their blended family settled in Seattle, Washington....

Patricia Ann Huston

Jul 15, 2022

Patricia Ann Huston

Patricia Ann Huston, 85, a resident of Nampa, passed away July 15, 2022 in Boise.

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

Stephen (Steve) Edward West

Jul 14, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen E. West. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. He never knew a stranger and would always make you feel welcome. Anyone that truly understood him knew he had such a big heart; was touched by his kindness; humor;...

D. Keith Bishop

Jul 14, 2022

Keith Bishop

Dennis “Keith” Bishop was a caring and hard working father, husband, scientist, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness and wonderful sense of humor. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and Dementia, Keith passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2022 at age 69.

Keith was born on January...

Carolynn D. Nellis

Jul 14, 2022

Carolynn D. Nellis, a long-time resident of Overland Park, Kansas, died Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was in hospice care for several weeks following a recent decline in her health.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday Aug.12 at Christ Community Church, 20600 West 119th Street, Olathe, Kansas.

Carolynn was...