Recent Obituaries

William J. Thompson

Mar 28, 2025

William J. Thompson, 81, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025.

Bill was born on July 13, 1943, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to William and Bernice Thompson. He was raised in Lehigh Valley and attended Bethlehem High School before continuing his education at East Stroudsburg University. On June 25, 1956, Bill married Francine Pietrantonio, in...

Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Bench

Mar 28, 2025

In loving Memory of Dorothy Elizabeth Bench

With heavy hearts, my brother and I announce the passing of our beloved Mother, our sweet English Rose.  Her gentle spirit, warmth and grace touched everyone who knew her. Mom was a remarkable woman. Her kitchen was a place of comfort and joy, where her exceptional cooking brought family and...

Ervin (Erv) Lynn Brice

Mar 28, 2025

Ervin “Erv” Lynn Brice, 82, passed away in his wife’s arms at his home on March 28, 2025.

Born on January 23, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, to Emmett and Helen Wilson Brice, Erv grew up with his two brothers, spending much of his childhood traveling across Idaho and Oregon as his parents worked as farmers and sheep...

Arlene Pope Wood

Mar 27, 2025

Arlene Pope Wood,87, died on March 27, 2025 in Boise, Idaho. The fourth child of Terrel Everett Pope and Cleo Louise Cheney Pope, born on January 17, 1938, in Boise, Idaho. Graduated from Emmet High School, class of ‘56. Later married Robert “Bob” Merritt Haggerty on May 31, 1956. While in the Air Force stationed in...

Shauna Michelle Sutton Swenson

Mar 27, 2025

Shauna Michelle Sutton Swenson passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Though her fight was long, her spirit remained bright filled with kindness, humor, and an endless love for her family.

Shauna was born on September 4, 1974, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to David Owen Sutton and Barbara...

Lewis Don Kelly

Mar 27, 2025

Lewis D. Kelly, 86 of Caldwell passed away March 27, 2025.

There will be a committal service with Military Honors at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Boise, on Friday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m.

Jodie Blaeser

Mar 26, 2025

Jodie Blaeser, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at a care center in Boise, Idaho. A longtime resident of Surprise, Arizona, Jodie was born on July 14, 1956, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, to John J. Haratyk and Charline H. Lebo.

Jodie graduated from Hot Springs County High School and continued her education at Casper College,...

Emerald M. Rauscher

Mar 24, 2025

Emerald M. Rauscher

Emerald M. Rauscher, 98, a resident of Boise, passed away March 24, 2025, in Boise.

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

Joanna Miriam Forsyth

Mar 23, 2025

Joanna Miriam Forsyth

Our Dear Mother, Joanna Miriam Forsyth, age 93, passed away peacefully, however, unexpectedly, on March 23, 2025. She was born in Seattle, WA to Gertrude and Andrew Jaeger.

Joanna graduated from Lincoln High School, Seattle, in 1949, and joined the United States Air Force the same year, serving three years. She married...

Tammy Ann Ptomey

Mar 23, 2025

Tammy Ann Ptomey peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 60. Tammy was born in Toledo, Ohio.

Tammy grew up in rural Monroe County, Michigan, where she built lifelong friendships through various extracurricular activities. She was the first-chair trombonist and a frequent choir soloist. After completing high school, Tammy acquired...

Edna Ellen Potts Hawks

Mar 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Edna Ellen (Potts) Hawks at a hospital in Meridian, Idaho, on March 22, 2025, at the age of 80. She left this world a beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her surviving family finds comfort in the belief that she has been reunited with her daughters Sue Ellen and Heidi....

Steven Wortman

Mar 22, 2025

Steven Wortman passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born in Ontario, Oregon, to Wes and Lola Wortman.  Steve lived in California and Boise until he moved to New Meadows where he graduated in 1974.  After graduating he worked for J.I. Morgan until he was accepted into the Local 296 Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship program, where he was...

Kayla Ann Liehe

Mar 21, 2025

Kayla Ann Liehe June 24, 1982 – March 21, 2025

Kayla Ann Liehe, 42, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 24, 1982, in Burley, Idaho, Kayla was the beloved daughter of Linda (James) MacIsaac and Marty Runyon. She was raised...

Peggy Louise Eden

Mar 21, 2025

Peggy Louise Johnson Eden, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness.

Born in Roberts, Idaho, to Kyle and Elsie Johnson, Peggy grew up surrounded by family, forming lifelong bonds with her sisters and cousins. A gifted athlete, she excelled in track and field and softball...

Kenneth Harry Almberg

Mar 21, 2025

Kenneth Harry Almberg passed away on March 21, 2025 at his home in Eagle, Idaho surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born in Los Angeles, California on July 1, 1950 to Gust and Margaret Almberg. He spent most of his years growing up in the Seattle area and graduated from Evergreen High School and the University...

Raymona (Mona) Alice Clayton

Mar 19, 2025

Beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 72.

Mona was born to Edward Dan Sistrunk and Inge Frida Erika Sistrunk in Lake Charles Louisiana On May 1, 1952.

She is survived by her Daughter Jennifer Dowland of Alameda CA; Son Christopher Clayton and his wife Rachel...

Sally A. Maras

Mar 19, 2025

Sally A. Maras

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Ann Nevins-Maras, a devoted mother, an incredible grandmother, and wonderful friend. She passed away unexpectedly on March 19th, at the age of 70. Sally was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 27th, 1954 and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to...

Sharon Irene Stock

Mar 18, 2025

Sharon Irene Stock, 70, died March 18, 2025 at her home, with her family by her side, in Star, Idaho.

Sharon was born on April 4, 1954 at Los Angeles County General Hospital in California to William Martin, Sr. And Dorothy Woodall.  She was the seventh and last Martin child born, and was lovingly nicknamed Pumpkin.

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Phyllis Ann Crist

Mar 17, 2025

Phyllis Ann Crist, 86, passed away in her home on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her three children, Lori, Doug, and Tesa.

Phyllis was born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina, to Luke and Tessie Broome.  She graduated in 1956 from Mineral Springs High School in Monroe, North Carolina.  At the age of 20 she traveled from...

Lee Patrick Gomez

Mar 17, 2025

Lee Patrick Gomez 1940 – 2025

Lee Patrick Gomez was born March 17, 1940, in Acequia, Idaho, to Jesus and Cora (Cantu) Gomez. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He spent his early childhood on a farm in Acequia, Idaho. He grew into adulthood in the Rupert and Minidoka County, Idaho area.

Lee...