Recent Obituaries

Oct 20, 2025

Our Beloved Steve Lofing — The Man, The Legend, The Yard Guy

The world got a little quieter—and a lot less fun—on October 20, 2025, when our beloved Stephen “Steve” Lofing of Boise, Idaho, finally hung up his fishing pole. Born on July 2, 1969, in North Bend, Oregon, to the late Alexander and Murial (Garrard) Lofing, Steve spent his life...

Oct 19, 2025

Benjamin Nava Jr., age 86 of Nampa, ID passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025.

Our Dad was born on September 10, 1939, in El Paso, Texas to Benjamin and Pascula Nava, growing up with four brothers and two sisters. He attended Delano High School where he loved playing baseball for the high school team. On September 2, 1961, he married...

Oct 19, 2025

George Travis Mead, 91, of Boise, passed away October 19, 2025. 

A public viewing will be held, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday, October 27, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho. 

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

Oct 18, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Johnson, 76, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on October 18, 2025.

Born on June 21, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, Tommy was the son of Betty K. Poston and Richard L. Johnson.

Tommy was known for his friendly and social nature. He was happiest being out on adventures with people he loved.

He is survived by his brother, James Paul, his...

Oct 18, 2025

Michael was born in Nampa on June 3, 1942, to Gilbert and Juanita Davis, and passed into the Heavenly presence of God on October 18, 2025. Known as “Mickey” in his undergraduate years, he spent his first six years of school in the Nampa Schools, and then moved to Caldwell, where he graduated from Caldwell High School in 1960. While...

Oct 18, 2025

Gordon John Swenson, 86, died on October 18, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.

Gordon was born on February 7, 1939 in Evansville, Minnesota to Rev. Swen and Mildred Swenson, and was raised in Aberdeen, Washington and Seattle. Gordon graduated from Luther Academy in Wahoo, Nebraska in 1957, attended Luther College in Wahoo, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1961.

Gordon met...

Oct 17, 2025

Stephen “Steve” John Karwatsky passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 76. He was born on February 12, 1949, in Medford, Oregon, the son of the late Anthony “Tony” John Karwatsky and Freida Alice Reiman.

Steve grew up in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from Boise High School before proudly serving in the United States...

Oct 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; Dorene Hutchinson, 76. Dorene was born 28 November, 1948, in Rupert, Idaho to Eldon Miller Doman and Martha Aurella Babbit. She spent most of her childhood on the Cranney ranch in Oakley, Idaho until they moved to Burley. She graduated from Burley High School in...

Oct 17, 2025

Kathy Louise Funk passed away at home, holding her husband's hand, on October 17, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 72. Born on February 21, 1953, in Bell, California, she was the cherished middle daughter of Robert and Eva Jean Foster.

Kathy's early years were shaped by her family's travels between California and Germany during her father's service in...

Oct 16, 2025

Dorothy Raney, 93, a resident of Nampa, passed away October 16, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.

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

Oct 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2025

Darlene was born on July 27,1934 to Alpha Mae Waugh. With an unknown father and her mother unable to care for her she was taken home from the hospital at St. Mary’s in Los Angeles CA by her grandparents and later adopted by them at the age of 8. Levi Dart Northrop and Myrtle Alabama Brown raised and cared for...

Oct 15, 2025

Donna Louise Burch, née Norvell, 76, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 15, 2025. Her final moments were blessedly peaceful and were spent in the company of her family.

Donna was born October 16, 1948 at Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Constance “Connie” (née McDonald) and Kenneth A. Norvell.

Donna graduated from Bishop Kelly High School....

Oct 14, 2025

Fannie U. Randall, 100, a resident of Boise, passed away October 14, 2025, in Boise.

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

Oct 13, 2025

Patricia Louis Yetter, 97, a resident of Horseshoe Bend, passed away October 13, 2025, in Horseshoe Bend.

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

Oct 12, 2025

Harry Paul Dittman passed away October 12, 2025 in Eagle Idaho.

Harry was born on March 30, 1927 in Wheeling West, Virginia to Maxamillian and Rosa Dittman..

Harry was married to Betty Lee (Gosney) of Martins Ferry, Ohio at the Lutheran church in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Harry and Betty began their family in Wheeling, West Virginia where their three children Gary, Robert and...

Oct 11, 2025

Lorelei Anne (Hawkes) Scarlett was born on September 10, 1942, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, Idaho, to Warren Clarence Hawkes and Laura May (Will) Hawkes. In 1944, her little sister, Marilee Sue, was born to complete their family. Lorelei grew up in the North End and attended school at Washington Elementary, North Junior High, and Boise High School. While...

Oct 10, 2025

Lynda Kay Leamaster was a beautiful soul whose heart was as wild and free as the nature she loved so much.

Born in California and later making her home in Idaho, Lynda found peace and joy in the great outdoors—whether camping under the trees, sitting by a campfire, or simply soaking in the quiet beauty around her.

She was the daughter of...

Oct 10, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude for having her in our lives, that we announce the passing of Goldie Marie Dilworth. Born to Cleo and Elna Hayes on May 5, 1932, in Red Cloud, Nebraska and passing peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho. She was known as Marie, Aunt Dee Dee, Grandma D and Mom.

Her...

Oct 10, 2025

Patricia (Esther) Ann Cohen-Hadria, 87, a resident of Boise, passed away October 10, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Congregation Ahavah Beth Isreal, 11 N. Latah St., in Boise, with a committal service following at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise.

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