Recent Obituaries

William Wilder

May 23, 2021

William Wilder

William Wilder, 76, a resident of Middleton, passed away May 23, 2021 in Boise.

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

Susetta Iarussi Wheeler

May 23, 2021

Susetta Iarussi Wheeler was born on June 17, 1955 in Van Nuys, California. She was the middle child of Armando and Emma Iarussi.  She is survived by her mother, Emma, older sister, Janet Stanley, and her younger brother, Armando Iarussi, her two nephews and their spouses and children; Travis and Taryn Mayer, Adellyn and Orion;  Clinton and Kellie Mayer,...

John D. Henderson

May 22, 2021

John D Henderson, 85, of Eagle, Idaho passed away on May 22nd, 2021.

John was born January 16, 1936 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of Robert D Henderson and Ramona Strahan Henderson. The family moved to Rexburg, Idaho, where John attended school, graduating from Madison High School in 1954. While at Madison, he was active in sports,...

Keeley Ann Rooney

May 22, 2021

Our beloved Keeley Ann Rooney died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Keeley was born on October 26, 1977 and raised in Boise, Idaho. She attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Bishop Kelly High School, class of 1996. Keeley was an active student, participating in numerous clubs, and was a proud member of the swim team.

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Maria Ermalinda Silva-Conceicao Butterfield

May 22, 2021

Maria Ermalinda Silva-Conceicao Butterfield

Maria Ermalinda Silva-Conceicao Butterfield, 80, a resident of Kuna, passed away May 22, 2021 in Kuna.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, June4, 2021 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City.

To watch the service, please visit: https://vimeo.com/559260734

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Ronald Eugene Cottier

May 21, 2021

I, Ronald Eugene Cottier, was born December 31st, 1943, in Vanport, Oregon, and I passed from this earth on May 21st, 2021. I was the third of five children born to my parents, June and Gene Cottier.

During WWII, my father, Gene, worked in the Portland shipyards, joined the Merchant Marines, and served in the North Pacific...

Samuel Leo Mitchell

May 20, 2021

Samuel Leo Mitchell Jr., 75, of Boise, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. His wry smile, sense of humor, kindness, and generosity will be missed most of all by those who knew him.

Sam was born in Scottsburg, Ind., to Samuel Leo Sr. and Willa Jane (Pfeiffer).  The family eventually settled in...

Shawn L. Haan

May 20, 2021

Shawn Lee Haan was born January 2, 1970, in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He was an extraordinary human being and touched the lives of many people. There are several words that are often used to describe him including loyal, caring, generous, funny and hard-working. His impact on others will carry on for years to come.

He spent his early years in Bennet, Nebraska,...

Kenneth (Ken) Edward Miller

May 20, 2021

Kenneth Edward Miller, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Star, Idaho, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, with his wife and daughters by his side.

Ken was born October 10, 1954, in Anaconda, MT, the fourth of five children to Bonnie Jean (Burns) and John Thomas Miller. He graduated from Anaconda High School and earned a...

Loudean Carter Baird

May 19, 2021

LouDean Carter Baird, after living an active and loving life, passed away at the age of 88 on May 19th, 2021.  She was born on December 18, 1932 to Jesse Willmore Carter and Sadie Kershaw Carter, in Preston, Idaho.  She grew up in a loving family circle close to her siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandpa nearby, who were...

Richard Lloyd Lovell

May 18, 2021

Richard (Dick) Lloyd Lovell, 78, died peacefully on May 18, 2021 at Meridian Meadows Transitional Care with his son Tom by his side. Dick was born on July 15, 1942 in Ione, WA to Lloyd & Edna Lovell and was the oldest of three children.

He attended grade school in Spokane & Four Lakes and graduated from...

Juanita Garza

May 18, 2021

Juanita Garza

Juanita Garza passed away in her home on May 18th, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Donna, Texas on February 14th, 1949 she spent much of her life making things better for those around her. She raised not one, but two generations of the Garza family, a testament to her...

James Leonard (Lennie) Cooper

May 16, 2021

James Leonard “Lennie” Cooper, of Boise, passed away on Sunday, May 16 2021 at the age of 64. Lennie was born i n Idaho to James Givert “Jimmy” Cooper and Beverley Grace (Owens) Cooper on Dec. 22 1956 and was the oldest of two children. He graduated from Middleton High School and then went to BSU for his Sheet...

Pamela Joan Benvenuti Flora

May 16, 2021

Pamela Joan Benvenuti Flora

Pamela Joan Benvenuti Flora, age 69, of Eagle, passed away on May 16, 2021.

She passed away quietly at home surrounded by family and fur baby Loomis.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Nancy and Ado Benvenuti on June 24, 1951 and found her way to Idaho via Arizona...

Paulette Smith Daily

May 14, 2021

Paulette Smith Daily lost her battle to cancer on May 14, 2021. She was born April 18, 1944 in Brigham City, Utah to Richard W. Smith & Arzella Dye Smith. Her family moved seven times from Utah to Idaho and back to Utah. They finally headed to Sacramento, California to stay.  Paulette was very outgoing and made friends easily,...

Lau Ma

May 14, 2021

Lauoi Ma

Lauoi Ma, 76, of Boise, passed away May 14, 2021.

She was born February 9, 1945 in Enping, China to parents, Dizhong Wu and Mei Chiu Sum.

Lauoi married Kwei Wing in Tai Shaun, China in 1968. Together the couple had 4 children. During her lifetime Lauoi faced many hardships, surviving...

George William Varin

May 12, 2021

“He was a good man”, would be the simple epitaph for his life. That goodness manifested itself in a hundred different ways that left a lasting imprint on the lives of those who loved him and knew him as a friend.

George was born October 3, 1936 in Gooding, Idaho to Frank L. and Edith C. (Prince)...

Robert Lee Hutchinson

May 11, 2021

Robert Lee Hutchinson

Robert Lee Hutchinson (Bob), passed peacefully in his eightieth year, in Boise, Idaho on May 11, 2021.  He was born on September 24,1940 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Robert F. and Clara E. Hutchinson. His father, after divorcing Clara, married Evelyn Girman and they bore his half-brother, Ray Allen. Bob’s favorite memories were living with...

Torrey Samuel Chadwick

May 11, 2021

Torrey S. Chadwick, 47, of Boise passed away at home on May 11, 2021.

William R. Dow

May 11, 2021

William R. Dow

“Bill”

Bill passed away on May 11, 2021, at his home in Eagle, ID after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, with his wife Karen by his side.

Bill, and his twin sister, were born on February 21, 1943 in New Haven, CT.  They were adopted, shortly after birth, by...