
Recent Obituaries
Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Hughes
Jun 6, 2025
Jeff Hughes, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable dad jokes. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, a proud father of two, a father in law and a joyful grandfather to his cherished twin grandchildren, Emma and Aiden.
Jeff had a true zest for life. Whether he...
Paul Edward Tillery
Jun 6, 2025
Paul Edward Tillery
Paul Edward Tillery, 75, a resident of Middleton, passed away June 6, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Mason Elliot Suboh- Meuret
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mason Elliot Suboh-Meuret
Mason Elliot Suboh-Meuret, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly June 5, 2025 and is now at rest with the Lord. He was born on April 6, 2006, in Silverton, Oregon, and was 19 years old at the time of his passing.
Mason was the beloved son of Amahl Suboh and Michael Meuret. He was a...
Carol Lee Horacek
Jun 5, 2025
Carol Lee Horacek
Carol Lee Horacek, 81, a resident of Nampa, passed away June 5, 2025, in Caldwell.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
William and Arlene Yensen
Jun 4, 2025
William and Arlene Yensen, passed away in June a local home. A committal service will be held on August 1, 2025 at 11:00 at the Idaho States Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bowmanfuneral.com
Michael James McGovern
Jun 4, 2025
Michael James McGovern was born February 27, 1947 in Oneida New York and was the first born to parents Willis and Ada. His time as an only child didn’t last long and soon he was the oldest of 11 siblings. Sharing resources with 10 other kids, and losing his parents during his teen years, Mike was an easy man who...
Patricia Ann Crowley
Jun 3, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Ann Crowley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply. She was 84.
Born September 6, 1940, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Ruby Juliet Fjeld and Truax Soli, Pat moved with her family to California, where she attended elementary through high...
Eileen M. Gonzalez
Jun 3, 2025
Eileen Murakami Gonzalez passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Eileen was born July 21, 1946, in Ontario, OR.
Eileen enjoyed playing board games, cards and especially bingo. She loved her many cats throughout the years.
Eileen was a loving and supportive daughter to her parents before they passed.
She was predeceased by her husband...
Jeanette Eileen Berger
Jun 3, 2025
Our much loved and caring mother and grandmother passed away resting comfortably and peacefully on June 3, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1930, in the rural town of Zenda, Wisconsin to Walter and Eva Krabbe. She grew up on a farm with her 6 siblings, two brothers and 4 sisters during the 1930's great depression. The early years...
Ruth Sara Everhart
Jun 2, 2025
Ruth "Sara" Everhart, known affectionately as Sara, was born on May 11, 1981, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on June 2, 2025. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, Sara's life was marked by her dedication to family, her passion for mentorship, and her unwavering spirit of adventure.
Sara graduated from Kimberly High School in 1999, laying the foundation for...
Carol Louise Duncan
May 31, 2025
In loving memory we share the passing of Carol Louise Duncan, on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at the age of 94.
Born Nov 16, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived life with integrity, generosity, humor, faith, healthy living and a strong work ethic. Carol’s belief in Christ was her strength giving her peace and a heart to serve others.
Carol was a...
Meiko Mae Shigeta
May 31, 2025
Meiko Mae Shigeta, 88, formally of Fruitland, Idaho passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. Mae was born August 16, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA, the only child to Paul & Edna Matsusaki.
Much of her youth was spent in Phoenix, AZ with frequent visits to Idaho to visit family.
In 1956, she married Shozo Shigeta and together they...
Edna Mable Walkinshaw
May 31, 2025
Edna Mable Blackwell was born August 22, 1933, in Colton, California. She was the third child of Lawrence and Thelma Blackwell. Six years later, World War II broke out and her father left home and joined the Navy. Edna and her seven siblings, Bruce, Charlie, Denzel, Arthur, Valley, Alice, and Mary struggled during those years as they lived in a...
Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr
May 31, 2025
Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.
Tom was born on October 6, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Quaker Valley High School, and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in...
Melissa Rae Allen
May 30, 2025
Melissa Rae Allen, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was 46 years old.
Melissa is survived by her cherished son, Michael; her devoted mother, Karen; and her three younger brothers, with whom she shared a lifetime...
Mary "Betty" Watkins
May 30, 2025
Friday we said goodbye to the heart of our family.
She left this world with elegance and grace—beautifully, softly, and surrounded by the people she loved. Classical music filled the room, and in those final hours, she gave us one last gift: a lesson in love, family, and what it means to live a full life.
While there aren’t words deep enough...
Betty Lou Funk
May 27, 2025
Betty Lou Funk passed away on May 27, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. She was born to Sam and Ella Neuman on September 12, 1932, in Aberdeen, Idaho. She was the first of three children and lived near Aberdeen, on their Dairy Farm.
Betty attended Aberdeen Public Schools and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1950. She played alto saxophone in the...
Donald Curtis Bishop
May 27, 2025
Donald Curtis Bishop
Donald Curtis Bishop, 86, a resident of Meridian, passed away May 27, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Deaun Christensen Connaughton
May 26, 2025
Deaun Christensen Connaughton, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
Deaun was born on July 26, 1946, in Price, Utah, and spent most of her childhood in Monticello, Utah where she lived with her parents, Neal Christensen and Hazel Adair, and her brother, William (Bill). In 1957, the family moved to La Sal, UT,...
Ronald Lee Hughes
May 26, 2025
Ronald Lee Hughes, a lifelong broadcaster and respected radio station owner in the Pacific Northwest, passed away in Meridian, Idaho on May 26, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Ron’s passion for radio started in high school, where he enrolled in a radio class and worked at the local station for two years. That early spark...



