Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Emmett, Mountain Home, Middleton, and the Treasure Valley

Carol Ann Jones

Carol Ann Jones

Aug 10, 2024

Carol Ann Jones, 83, of Boise, passed away August 10, 2024.

Full obituary to follow

N. Lynn Knight

N. Lynn Knight

Aug 10, 2024

N. Lynn Knight

N. Lynn Knight, 71, a resident of Boise, passed away August 10, 2024, in Boise.

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

James A. (Jim) Ahrens

James A. (Jim) Ahrens

Aug 7, 2024

Another Quiet Birdman has flown west into the sunset.

James (Jim) Arthur Ahrens, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), passed away at his home on August 7, 2024, at age 82. Jim was born to Clyde W. Ahrens and Kathryn Wagoner Ahrens on March 31, 1942. He grew up on the family farm in the Franklin Community north of...

Dorothy Grace Caudill

Dorothy Grace Caudill

Aug 7, 2024

Dorothy Grace Caudill passed away peacefully on August 7.2024 at Arbor Valley Nursing Home. Dorothy was born Feb 2, 1943 to Gladys (Virginia) Kehoe and Earl Dean McKay. She attended Kuna High School prior to marrying George Louis Caudill, Sr on Feb 3, 1959 in Caldwell, Idaho. They raised 8 children prior to divorcing in August 1995. They moved...

Dale Robert Mcguffin

Dale Robert Mcguffin

Aug 6, 2024

Dale R. McGuffin, 64, of New Plymouth, passed away, August 6, 2024.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Durland

Dorothy Durland

Aug 5, 2024

Dorothy Durland

Dorothy Durland, 98, a resident of Boise, passed away August 5, 2024, in Boise.

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

Elaine Rachel Berriochoa Mccalley

Elaine Rachel Berriochoa Mccalley

Aug 4, 2024

Elaine Rachel Berriochoa McCalley

Our mom, our friend, our mentor and our confidante passed peacefully into the arms of her loving god on Sunday, August 4, 2024, free now to soar with the angels that have guided and protected her throughout her long life.  Elaine Hunt Berriochoa McCalley passed away at the age of 106 after having...

Sally Ann Fusselman

Sally Ann Fusselman

Aug 3, 2024

Sally Ann Fusselman

Sally Ann Teter was born Christmas Eve of 1934 to Merle and Meta Teter in Omaha, Nebraska. Her brother, Ronnie was born two years later. When Sally was eight her parents divorced. Sally’s mom went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad and Sally and Ronnie became involved with the Union Pacific Junior Drum...

Jack W. Elmore

Jack W. Elmore

Aug 2, 2024

Boise, Idaho – Jack W. Elmore, age 80, passed away on August 2nd, 2024 surrounded by family.

Jack was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to John Chapel & Frances Irene Elmore on December 2nd, 1943. His father owned a local print shop, and his Uncle Justin had a leather shop where Jack spent most of his time,...

Norlyn Roy Patheal

Norlyn Roy Patheal

Aug 2, 2024

Norlyn Roy Patheal, born on February 24, 1960, in Jerome, Idaho, passed away at the age of 64 on August 2, 2024, in Boise, Idaho after his courageous battle to cancer. A man who embraced the beauty of the outdoors, Norlyn was an avid boater and fisherman, often found enjoying the serene waters of Lucky Peak Lake. His passion...

Shawn Patrick Luke

Shawn Patrick Luke

Aug 1, 2024

Shawn was born in Boise July 10, 1971.  He passed away in Boise August 1, 2024. Shawn attended St. Marks elementary school and Bishop Kelly high school.  He spent the majority of his working career as a painting contractor.  Eventually he owned his own business, Luke, Inc..  He painted a number of commercial buildings and many homes in the...

Neil A. Simoni

Neil A. Simoni

Jul 30, 2024

Neil A Simoni, 81 of Meridian, Idaho sadly passed away on July 30, 2024. He passed away at home surrounded by his wife and daughter of natural causes. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Terryann Simoni (nee Goodman), daughter Kristine Simoni-Wicker, son in law James Anthony (Tony) Wicker, granddaughter Calli Wicker, great granddaughter Imogen, nephews...

Ray D. Shaffer

Ray D. Shaffer

Jul 30, 2024

Ray D. Shaffer, 97, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Bruneau, ID.

Ray was born November 14, 1926, in Hopwood, PA.  He was one of 8 children, having 3 brothers and 4 sisters.   His 8th grade education and dedicated work ethic carried him into many business ventures.  He signed up for the US Navy, the day...

Charles Ronald Augustine

Charles Ronald Augustine

Jul 30, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Augustine

Charles “Chuck ” Augustine, age 86 of Sand Hollow, ID passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on July 30, 2024.

Chuck was born on December 18, 1937, to his parents Charles & Maude Augustine, in the small town of Connellsville, PA. He was the youngest of 4 children....

David Otto (David) Kruse

David Otto (David) Kruse

Jul 29, 2024

David Otto Kruse was born July 8, 1938, in Fremont, Nebraska to Otto Hansen Kruse and Mildred Elizabeth Langhorst Kruse. He had 3 brothers: Richard, Marvin, and Gordon; and one sister, Beverly. He was the tallest of the kids at 6’-6”.

On October 25, 1957, he married...

Lois Nellie Marks

Lois Nellie Marks

Jul 29, 2024

Lois Nellie Wilson was born on August 9, 1930, in Wilder, Idaho to Francis and Nellie Wilson.  She grew up with 8 brothers and sisters, a big family with lots of love.  As the second to the youngest, she enjoyed 4 protective older brothers, 2 older sisters and a younger sister to boss around.  The 4 girls were inseparable...

Patricia Ann Martin

Patricia Ann Martin

Jul 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Martin

Patricia Ann Martin, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away July 28, 2024, in Boise.

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

Linda Kay Brown

Linda Kay Brown

Jul 27, 2024

Linda Kay Brown was born on July 26, 1947 in Caldwell, Idaho to Frank and Lois Mercer.

Linda was raised in Wilder, Idaho with her sister, Janice (Parker, Colorado), and brother, Mike (Willis, Texas)where she attended school until graduating from Caldwell High School in 1965.

In January 1967, Linda married the love of her life,...

Sharrol Faye Olsen

Sharrol Faye Olsen

Jul 27, 2024

Sharrol Faye Olsen of Middleton, who passed away surrounded by her family on July 27, 2024, will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Born on August 5,1940, in Litchfield, MN, Sharrol was the daughter of Gilbert and Marie Robarge. At the age of 12, she moved to Idaho, where she spent the majority of her...

Billy Ray Longden

Billy Ray Longden

Jul 26, 2024

Billy Ray Longden

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father.

Billy Ray Longden, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 26th, 2024.

He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. We are so...