Recent Obituaries

Paul Harris Farwell

May 2, 2025

Paul Harris Farwell, 74, of Caldwell, was born on Friday December 1st, 1950, and took his last breath the evening of Friday May 2, 2025.

Paul began his younger years in the Parma, Idaho area. Around five years old, his family moved to Karcher Road, where he attended Boulevard Christian Grade School. His high school years were spent at Nampa Christian...

Rodger Swanson

May 1, 2025

Rodger Clarence Swanson August 19, 1948 – May 1, 2025

Rodger Clarence Swanson, a lifelong rancher and proud steward of the land, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 76.

Rodger was born on August 19, 1948, to Clarence and Florence “Babe” Swanson and was raised on the family ranch at 17 Mile near Salmon, Idaho. From an early...

Julie Anna Byrd

May 1, 2025

Julie Anna Byrd, 54, of Boise, died May 1, 2025, after bravely facing frontotemporal dementia. Julie was surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Julie was born on January 28, 1971, to John “Ted” and Pamela Byrd.

Julie graduated from Nampa High School, class of ‘89. The moment Julie graduated, she packed her bags and left for New York City and became...

James Salazar

May 1, 2025

James Salazar resident of Boise, Idaho, passed away at age 92, on May 1, 2025. James was born in Emmett, Idaho on December 20, 1932, to Claudina Romero Salazar and Delfino Duran Salazar.

He grew up in Milliken, Colorado, and also resided in Thornton and Denver, Colorado, until October 1973.  James moved his family to Boise, Idaho. James and Dora, his...

Rodney (Rod) William Peterson

Apr 30, 2025

Rodney William Peterson (Rod)

February 23, 1960 —April 30, 2025

Boise –

Our son, brother, uncle, and friend, Rod, was born on February 23, 1960, in Boise Idaho, to Donna F. and Richard D. Peterson Sr.. To some, Rod was known as “#3 son”, as our parents playfully numbered the boys of the...

Bruce Mathew Long

Apr 29, 2025

Bruce Mathew Long

Bruce Mathew Long, 60, a resident of Nampa, passed away April 29, 2025, in Nampa.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City, with visitation beginning at 10:00am.  Burial will follow at the Star Cemetery in Star.

Arrangements are under the direction of...

Jade Landon Jones

Apr 28, 2025

Jade Landon Jones was born August 25th 1986 in Burley, Idaho and left this earth much too early with his passing on April 28th, 2025 in Meridian, Idaho. 

He spent most of his childhood living in the Raft River and Declo area and he enjoyed a life in the country filled with lots of outside play, learning a bit about farming...

Mackenzie Niksich Proffit

Apr 28, 2025

Mackenzie Niksich Proffit was born in Mountain Home Idaho to Michelle Niksich and her adopted dad Allen Niksich on 17 January 2001. She passed away on 28 April 2025.

Throughout childhood,...

John Allen Yacukowicz

Apr 28, 2025

John Allen Yacukowicz, 75, formerly of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025 in Boise, ID after a courageous battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

Born on August 13, 1949, in Kenosha, WI, John was the son of John and Alice (Thomas) Yacukowicz.  He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1967 and earned his...

Kathyrn May Simon

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Kathryn May Simon (AKA mama, sweety-kins, grandma, granny, Kathy) at the age of 72. Kathy was born in Forsyth MT. lived in many places and passed of natural causes April 24th 2025 at St. Alphonsus hospital in Boise ID.

Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother Kathy...

Perin Lynn Barker

Apr 24, 2025

Perin Lynn Barker, 63, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born on September 22, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, she lived a bold, faithful, and fiercely independent life. A former fire service member in her youth, Perin devoted her heart to her family, especially her beloved nephews John, Josh, and Justin Martin, and Nathan and Trystan Rousseau....

Glenn Charles Todd

Apr 24, 2025

Glenn Todd, 89 of Meridian, Idaho, passed away April 24, 2025. Glenn was born to Lena Stevenson Todd and Charles E. Todd on October 16, 1935, in Crooked Lake, Minnesota.

Glenn attended Remer High School in Minnesota and worked in Land Surveying and Drafting at Dunwoody and Chicago Vocational.

Glenn is survived by his wife...

Anita Allen Dunn

Apr 21, 2025

Anita Allen Dunn, 79, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away April 21, 2025.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory, 23618 Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Valley, Ca, 92553.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 10:00 am -...

Michael (Mike) D. Heath

Apr 20, 2025

Michael “Mike” D. Heath, 71, of Boise, passed away April 20, 2025.

Full obituary to follow

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

Mark S. Wyma

Apr 19, 2025

In the early hours of April 19, 2025, with his wife, son and dog by his side, Mark returned home to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the age of 70.

Mark is survived by his loving wife Kathy, son Josh, daughter in law Hilary, three grand kids (Alexa, Grace and Kyle) as well as two great grandsons (Tyson Joshua...

Marilyn Joy Michell Haskell

Apr 19, 2025

Marilyn Joy Michell Haskell, age 80,  passed away on April 19, 2025,  in Meridian, Idaho.

Marilyn Haskell passed away from Congenital Heart Failure at St. Lukes Hospital in Meridian. Marilyn was born on Sept 4th,1944, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Her husband of 58 years Brian Haskell passed away August 31, 2021. She is survived by her 3...

Mark Nathaniel Gerla

Apr 19, 2025

Mark Nathaniel Gerla of Nyssa, OR, died on April 19, 2025, in Meridian, ID at the age of 72 . He was born to Daniel Robert Gerla and Amy Lorraine Bergstrom on January 13th, 1953, in Omak, Washington.

A celebration of life will...

M. Karl Shurtliff

Apr 18, 2025

Marvin Karl Shurtliff, born November 6, 1939 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Noah Leon Shurtliff and Melba Dorothy (Hunting) Shurtliff, passed away on April 18, 2025 at a Boise care facility. Karl was raised and educated with his two brothers Gerald Lynn and Ricky Allen in Menan, Idaho, graduating from Rigby High School in 1958.

Karl attended...

Bradley Dale Baird

Apr 16, 2025

Bradley Dale Baird passed peacefully from this life on April 16, 2025 at his home in Boise, Idaho, succumbing to Metastatic Melanoma.  Brad, 70, is remembered by his wife, 3 children, 6 step-children, and 17 grandchildren, his sister, Teri (Mack) Smith, as well as many other family members and friends. He previously lost both his parents and grandparents.

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Janice Norene Cox Harvey

Apr 16, 2025

With love, respect, and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Cox, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Janice lived a life grounded in love, strength, and quiet resilience, touching the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Born on August 4, 1953, in Boise, Idaho, Janice was the beloved daughter of...