Recent Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

After 94 years of life, Joyce Irene Swearingen passed away on December 23, 2024, at Wellspring Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Nampa, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 24, 2025, at First Christian Church, Nampa, Idaho.

Joyce was born July 11, 1930, in Torrance, California to Wiard “Wirt” Etmund...

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Delbert E. Drake

October 13, 1938 – December 23, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Delbert E. Drake, a truly extraordinary man whose life embodied kindness, thoughtfulness, and unwavering love. On December 23rd, surrounded by his cherished family, Del peacefully left this world, leaving behind...

Dec 22, 2024

Vedna “Lee” Post

Vedna “Lee” Post, born on April 22, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on December 22, 2024, at the age of 77. She was the cherished daughter of Betty Lou Wilson Post and George Post.

Lee spent her formative years in Boise, Idaho, where she developed a...

Dec 22, 2024

Dr. Bruce Robert Croffy

Dr. Bruce Robert Croffy, 76, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Boise, ID surrounded by loved ones.

Bruce Croffy was born on April 8, 1948, in Jersey City, NJ to John and Virginia Croffy. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Westport, CT with his...

Dec 22, 2024

Kelli Marie Clark

Kelli Marie Clark, 59, a resident of Eagle, passed away December 22, 2024, in Eagle.

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

Dec 21, 2024

Germaine Frances Cox (Geri) was born Germaine Frances LaCombe on October 2, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized in the Catholic Church at five months old. Germaine was the first of three children born to Elizabeth Alice Beading LaCombe and is survived by her younger sister, Carole.

When Germaine was six years old her family...

Dec 20, 2024

Rhonda Dee Briwick April 12, 1964- December 20, 2024

Rhonda Dee Briwick (nee: Sorensen) 60 years old, of Garden City, ID passed away on December 20, 2024, as the result of a tragic hit and run car accident in Garden City, ID.

She was born in Racine, WI to Ronald and Darlene Sorensen. Rhonda graduated...

Dec 19, 2024

Mary A. Wilson

Mary A. Wilson, 86, a resident of Boise, passed away December 19, 2024, in Boise.

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

Dec 18, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Richard Taylor, 77 of Boise, passed away December 18, 2024.

Chuck Taylor died as he lived: with honor and dignity. This is HIS story -

I was born in Wichita, Kansas, the second son of Charlene and Richard Taylor. I spent my young years in Coffeeville, Kansas, on a small farm where I fished in our ponds, and rode my...

Dec 18, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Gentile, 62, passed away in St. Luke’s Hospital on December 18, 2024, with her husband by her side. Born in Pt. Pleasant, NJ on Oct. 29, 1962, Kathy was the youngest child of Vincent and Helen Sidtis. Her elder sister, Donna Hirsch, has preceded her in death; she is survived by her brother, Anthony Sidtis.

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Dec 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Gorden Sterr Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, husband, and proud U.S. Veteran, who peacefully left us on December 17, 2024, at the age of 80.

Born on January 10, 1944, in American Falls, Idaho to Christian Joseph Sterr and Carmen Martha Torres.  He attended Aberdeen...

Dec 16, 2024

Our Mother went to be with Dad and her family last night. Lorraine Albiston Conger passed away peacefully with her children by her side December 16, 2024. She was born September 21, 1929, in Conga, Idaho. Lorraine traveled around SE Idaho Dairy Farming with her family as a child as it was during the depression. Her family finally settled...

Dec 15, 2024

Garry Anthony Boeger

Garry Anthony Boeger, 87 years old, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 15, 2024.

Garry was born on March 11, 1937, in Martinez, California, to Tony and Sally Boeger. He spent his childhood, high school, and young adult years in Northern California. He graduated from Alhambra High School...

Dec 15, 2024

Doris June Powell

Doris June Powell, 90, a resident of Middleton, passed away December 15, 2024, in Boise.

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

Dec 13, 2024

Our beloved mother Linda Lu Holland entered into God’s Kingdom on December 13th.

Linda was born to Irene and Irwin Parks on September 23rd, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA. When Linda was younger, her favorite activities were thrift store shopping, teaching at church, camping, dancing and word searches. She attended Baldwin Park Highschool and after graduating, she...

Dec 13, 2024

Jesus M. Robles

“Jesse”

6/23/1948-12/13/2024

On Friday, December 13, 2024. Jesus “Jesse” M. Robles of Nampa went to be with our Lord, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Valle Hermoso, Mexico to Celestino and Hermalinda Robles of Texas. Jesse is a Vietnam combat veteran and Purple Heart...

Dec 13, 2024

Wallace Leon Simpson was born in Wendall, ID on December 5, 1933, and passed peacefully in his home in Meridian, December 13, 2024.  Wally was born to Will Wallace Simpson (Lefty) and Mary Elizabeth Simpson.  Wally grew up in Idaho. He graduated from Hailey High School while living in Ketchum. He was a star football player and spent many...

Dec 12, 2024

Benjamin Francis Kelley, 77, of Fruitland, Idaho passed away on December 12, 2024 surrounded by family at the Boise, Idaho VA Medical Center.

Benjamin was born on December 21, 1946 in Alexander, New York to Benjamin and Patricia (Johnson) Kelley.

He married Catherine, the love of his life in 1968, who survives him. They were...

Dec 12, 2024

Frances “Frankie” M. Kyle, 88, of Boise, passed away December 12, 2024.

Frances Marie Kyle was born in Boise, Idaho on December 12,1935 at Saint Alphonsus Hospital to Brazley and Alene Kyle. Her mother could not think of a name for her, so the Catholic Sisters suggested Frances, so Frances Marie it was.

She lived...

Dec 11, 2024

Roger N. Jacobson “Jake” – November 1, 1948 – December 11, 2024

Roger N Jacobson “Jake” passed away in his home on December 11,2024, surrounded by his loving girls after a long battle with cancer.  Roger was born in Ogden, UT to Nard and Lois Jacobson.  He was the oldest of four children.  The family moved to...